Big Idea Big Moves Podcast

Big Idea Big Moves

Jamie Allison
The Destination for High Performers. Work Better - Live Better. We talk with, and learn from, the most intriguing and innovative leaders out there. We look for the people who are making "big moves". Every episode we will learn from the best and leave you with actionable advice, learning and inspiration. Jamie Allison interviews some of the most interesting people in sports, business, entertainment and health to help inspire YOU to build whole life success and live your best life.
Crafting Lasting Health Habits with Adrienne Ferro
What if a health scare could be the catalyst for a life-changing transformation? Join us as we sit down with Adrienne Ferro, owner of Craving4Coaching, a health and fitness coach, certified personal trainer, and bodybuilding athlete, who shares her compelling story of overcoming weight problems and high blood pressure. Adrienne reveals how a deep dive into nutrition and fitness helped her shed 30 pounds and reclaim her health. Her journey didn't stop there; fueled by her own success, she transitioned from an unfulfilling career to launching a fitness coaching business that now empowers busy professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable health habits. Discover the practical strategies Adrienne recommends for integrating fitness and nutrition into a hectic lifestyle. From the benefits of early morning workouts to essential meal planning tips, Adrienne shares her secrets with Jamie for making healthy living manageable and effective. Learn how tools can support your dietary goals, and get actionable advice for beginners on incorporating regular walking and whole foods into their diet. Packed with insights and encouragement, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their health without feeling overwhelmed. Be sure to tell Jamie and Adrienne what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Adrienne on Instagram @_adrienneferro
Jun 20, 2024
23 min
Emily Renna: Expectations vs Opportunity and Organizing Priorities
Emily Renna is a member of the USA bobsled team. The former high school and college track and field star began training for the sport in January of 2020 and quickly earned her way on to the team. Since then she has been the 2023 National Push Champion, a National Champion in the 2-woman bobsleigh, and a World Cup Bronze Medalist.   Emily has a masters degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and works in biotechnology when she isn't training or competing. In the this episode Emily and Jamie talk about dealing with early success and high expectations, motion sickness in a bobsleigh and balancing a corporate job with elite athletics. Be sure to tell Jamie and Emily what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Emily on Instagram @emrenn11 on LinkedIn @Emily Renna, MS
Jun 13, 2024
27 min
Hattie Kanyo: Realizing Dreams, Mindset as a Superpower and Inspiring Others
Hattie Kanyo is a competitive CrossFit athlete, a 2024 CrossFit Games qualifier, an Exercise Science graduate, a fitness coach, traveller and health and wellness podcaster. She also won the ElFit Championship in Egypt at the end of 2023. In this episode Hattie and Jamie talk about punching her ticket to the 2024 CrossFit Games, how inspiring others is a privilege she takes seriously, and how mindset can be a superpower. Be sure to tell Jamie and Hattie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Hattie on Instagram @hattiekanyo
Jun 3, 2024
29 min
Rachel Rettger: Crossfit and Pickleball, Prioritizing and Teamwork
Rachel Rettger played four years of collegiate tennis at Elmhurst University before turning to pickleball and her professional career.  She is a mixed doubles Nationals Gold Medal winner and plays for the Bay Area Breakers in the MLP Challenger league. While climbing the ranks in her sport she also works as a Sales and Marketing Associate at JOOLA and has an MBA in Finance. In this episode Jamie and Rachel talk about how she successfully juggles her professional pickleball career with her Marketing job, how to be a good doubles partner, and how CrossFit helps her gain a competitive edge. Be sure to tell Jamie and Rachel what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Rachel on Instagram @ray_rett The Bay Area Breakers @breakers_mlp
May 24, 2024
31 min
Adele Nicoll: Dual-sport Prowess and the Privilege of Opportunity
Adelé Nicoll is a multi-time British shot put champion and Commonwealth Games athlete. She also has been climbing the rankings in bobsleigh since earning selection for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. She is most recently coming off a very successful season with her first World Cup silver medal as a pilot.  Not only a successful multi-sport athlete, she is also an entrepreneur with a Coaching Academy, a speaker on Performance Mindset, and has appeared on reality TV and a short film. In this episode Adele and Jamie talk about her training transition and goals as she toggles from winter to summer sports, the privilege of opportunity, and building multiple streams of income and over time. Be sure to tell Jamie and Adele what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Adele on Instagram @adelenicoll_
May 14, 2024
46 min
Alana Carter: Driving Fast and Breaking Barriers
Alana Carter is a rising star in international sportscar racing. She placed first in the 2022 Formula Woman racing competition. Most recently, she placed fourth in class at Donington Park Circuit in the UK. She is now the the first driver confirmed to the Radical Academy which is focused on creating more opportunities for women, with the hope that this will help inspire future generations of girls and women to get involved with racing. In this episode Alana and Jamie talk about her fast rise in racing, how she prepares herself for the intensity of a race and her place as a proud role model in her sport. Be sure to tell Jamie and Alana what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Alana on Instagram @alana.carter  
May 9, 2024
30 min
Shannon Sperber: Somatic Breathwork for Healing and Whole Life Success
Shannon Sperber holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, is Heart Math certified and a licensed Somatic Breathwork™️ facilitator. Her passion is helping people clear mental and physical blockages, using their breath, so they can show up as their true authentic self with more purpose, clarity and alignment. Shannon’s intention for every session is to hold a safe space for each person, so they can effectively release and experience an impactful journey to uncovering their limitless potential. In this episode Jamie and Shannon discuss somatic breathwork and how it can help contribute to whole life success! Learn how it helps with anxiety, boosts mental and physical wellness, and benefits entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders. 🌬️ Be sure to tell Jamie and Shannon what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Find out more about Shannon's programs at shannonsperber.com Follow Shannon on Instagram @drshannonlee_
May 2, 2024
30 min
Alex Klein: Overcoming Illness, Equity in Sport, and Coaching Achievers
Alex Klein joined the Canadian Bobsleigh Program after a successful NCAA Division 1 basketball career at Bryant University where she was she made First Team All-Conference and was named Female Athlete of the Year during her senior year.  Following that, she played professional basketball in Europe. Her pro basketball career ended prematurely when she was diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune disease. Her inspiring journey to health and a life reset lead her to the high-speed sport of bobsled. Alex is also the Co-Founder of Eh Team Apparel and Founder of AK Coaching where she helps high achieving women reach "crazy, ambitious goals". In this episode Alex and Jamie talk about her uplifting journey to a new sport, closing the equity gap in sports, the importance of mental training, and the role of mentors in success. Be sure to tell Jamie and Alex what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Find out more about Alex's coaching programs at coachalexklein.com ehteamapparel.com Follow Alex on Instagram @its.alexklein
Apr 4, 2024
37 min
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet : Thriving as we Age and the Power of Goals
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet is the 2014 CrossFit Games Champion where she was crowned the Fittest Woman on Earth. In addition to being a perennial favourite in that sport, she is the founder of the popular online fitness platform AlphaBabe.Fit, a chemical engineer, personal trainer and a busy mom. Together with her husband Dave Lipson they also have their own fitness podcast. In this episode Jamie and Camille talk about her personal journey back to health after child birth, her focus on optimizing fitness and overall health as we age, and how she has dealt with bouts of depression.   Be sure to tell Jamie and Camille what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Find out more about Camille's programs at alphababe.fit Follow Camille on Instagram @camillelbaz
Mar 1, 2024
41 min
Mel Hagn: Wellness and Support for Busy Moms
Mel Hagn is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who focuses on helping women in every stage of life. After a move to Canada, being a new mom in a new city, and leaving a successful corporate career, she turned to fitness as a way to overcome challenges.  Now Mel helps countless women through her coaching and online programs by focusing on helping her clients make fitness fit into their lives, and not the other way around. In this episode Jamie and Mel talk about her transition out of corporate life, how to fit good nutrition practices and fitness into your busy life, and how to build trust with your clients.   Be sure to tell Jamie and Mel what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy’s PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won’t get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_hagn Photo : Paul Buceta
Feb 23, 2024
27 min
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