She's climbing leaderboards worldwide and the work ethic behind it didn't happen overnight.Emily Blau is one of the most compelling and rising names in CrossFit and her story goes far deeper than where she finishes on a leaderboard. In this episode, Emily opens up about what drives her, why community is everything, and how her experiences have shaped the athlete and person she's becoming. This is a can't miss episode for not just fitness and nutrition enthusiasts, it's for people who are drawn to inspirational people and stories.Keep your eyes out for Sharp in 24, my new podcast series debuting in the month of June. No fluff or filler, simply 24 minutes of high end knowledge and stories with experts who solved life's puzzle with reckless abandon and attention to detail. Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Jesse is back!Let's address the elephant in the room. Four years of silence. No episodes, no updates, no explanation — just gone.Here's the honest answer: purpose ran out. Not passion, not ideas — purpose.And without a clear reason for why any of it mattered, continuing felt hollow. So instead of producing content for the sake of it, the mic went down and the real work began.What came out of that time was a deeper understanding of what connection actually means — not follower counts or download numbers, but the moment a stranger hears something and feels genuinely less alone. That's the whole game.Everything else is vanity.So this summer, something new launches. A project built around that idea from day one — purpose-driven, connection-first, and long overdue. Stay tuned. It's going to be worth your time.https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-monthhttps://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-monthPlease subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/Through purpose and passion, instagram.com/jcvwellness and jcvwellness.com are where you can follow Jesse Velasquez!

Croy Boudreau joins the show in an episode that you don't want to miss!We touch on mental health, specifically in men. How do we tackle the obstacles that face our society when it comes to this glaring topic??We also discuss growing up in Minneapolis, some fitness and musical topics as well!!You can find Croy at https://www.instagram.com/croybou/Support mental health projects in these spaces. https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-monthhttps://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-monthPlease subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Crossfit Games and Timberwolf athlete Brian Burr joins the show this week and we dive into a wide array of discussion points.Brian's journey from his upbringing, living in multiple houses growing up. To his military background and how he ended up finding Crossfit as his choice for fitness!Brian has a love for ceramics, which he has parlayed into a small business! We lastly touch on his Crossfit games appearance last year and what his future plans are as an individual athlete moving forward.You can find Brian at https://www.instagram.com/brianwburrPlease subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

It's week 2 of the Crossfit Open and you're not going to find a more perfect episode than this one! Lindsay Siolka, a Crossfit Games regional athlete and managing attorney for the Hennepin County defender's office joined me this week with some insightful back and forth!Lindsay is very open about what drives her both professionally and in competition. She's been fierce since the day she was born and this episode is no exception.We talk about Minneapolis over the last 2 years, the 3 athletes who she enjoys watching most and all things Crossfit throughout the show!You can find Lindsay at https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysiolka/. Her coaches and most important people in her life at https://linktr.ee/kingfield, https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/online-programs/, https://www.instagram.com/codysiolka/, https://www.instagram.com/dsyeager7/ and https://www.instagram.com/lindsayfrazher/Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Anthony Davis Joins the show for Crossfit Open Season as 22.1 drops in an hour! Davis is a 1 time games athlete with multiple Regional appearances.Anthony is an incredible human being with a story that we hope resonates with our audience.We tap into his life growing up, serving his community, how hard he's training for this Crossfit season and much, much more!You can find Anthony at https://www.instagram.com/_anthonydavis34/, https://nova3labs.com/https://open.spotify.com/episode/10XQ0JioAZjSeZGnbBwpHK?si=O1Tx7bHHS8Oj9CUzz-oR5w and https://open.spotify.com/episode/6geQxA5v1CITrneKGuztt1?si=VQ_cjzIHRuiekaNUNVbnZAPlease subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Jaime Barroso joins the show and we have a lot to talk about. Jaime believes in strength from all sides of the spectrum. Physical, mental, emotional. How can you sustain a healthy lifestyle throughout the duration of your time on Earth!?Lastly, what nutritional tips can benefit you right NOW?? Incredible analogies are distributed along the way!!You can find Jaime at https://www.instagram.com/strengthbyjaimebarroso/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/161296741247710 andhttps://www.strengthbyjaimebarroso.com/Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

A solo podcast about being a competitive person. Signs that you need to step off the gas and when competition is healthy.Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

Multi talented athlete and pro wrestler Shane Taylor twitter.com/shane216taylor joins Jesse Velasquez to talk about The politics of professional wrestling and sports as a whole.Racism in America, have we been making changes as a society?? Squashing sterotypes in fitness and in sports across the board. Why change needs to take place and how he plans on shaking up the pro wrestling industry.You can follow Shane at https://twitter.com/shane216taylor, https://www.instagram.com/shane216taylor/ https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/shane-taylor-promotionshttps://twitter.com/shane216taylor/status/1478061985040379909?s=20Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

Alice Halvorson rejoins Jesse for this special 50th episode!! A plethora of topics in which we discuss.Strength training and it's benefits.Eating disorders and disordered eating. What are the differences??New Year's resolutions, good or bad??Alice is a NEW business owner! We discuss all things Flostate, her future in fitness and collaborations in 2022!You can find Alice at https://www.instagram.com/alicehalvorson and https://linktr.ee/FlostateFor information and education on eating disorders reach out to https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline and https://withall.org/Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkLastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!