The Joy Quota Podcast

The Joy Quota Podcast

Joy Quota is all about living life to the fullest. In today’s world things move so fast it can be hard to slow things down and take the time to enjoy the present. That is what it means to be serious about meeting your Joy Quota. Having fun certainly does not get the priority it deserves. It is the mission of Joy Quota to change that. Joy is a choice just like gratitude, or fear. We hope to inspire others to get out and live life to the fullest!

Episodes

March 11, 2021 80 mins

Amy joins us this week to talk about her life as a Broadway stage manager in New York. When the pandemic hit she decided to move to Denver and work with Gavin at RedT Homes.

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@michael_mawn joins us this week to talk about how a traumatic brain injury led to being one of only nine male snowboarders competing on the Freeride World Tour this season. He also talks climbing, surfing, starting a tech company and his future Tedx talk. This is an amazing episode! 

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We've known Tremaine for over a decade through BMX. He recently helped throw one of the most fun car meets ever so we knew we needed to get him on the podcast. Driving the Miata on a BMX track: https://youtu.be/i1IiUtZ6EyI

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The Joy Quota's deepest and most importand podcast to date. Jeff Marr's childhood dream was to become a cop, he worked hard and was able to achieve his dream. Then after a few mistakes he lost his job sending him into depression and coping with alcohol. Today Jeff is alcohol free and set on inspiring others with his company me vs me https://www.facebook.com/coachmarr3 connect with him on instagram @thebeardedbodybuilder

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September 17, 2020 81 mins

We made it to 30 podcasts! Thanks to everyone for listening! This weeks guest is Brian Gee a longtime bmx friend with amazing stories, you will love this episode! Follow him on instagram @briangee11

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We're back from a long break and excited to be podcasting again. Dylan traveled Southeast Asia for 5 months and has some stories to tell.  Follow the boys on instagram @dylanpfohl @gavinbmxguy

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December 30, 2019 80 mins

Moises Bañuelos is an awesome Denver based entrepreneur. He works as a freelance videographer and has one of the most positive and inspiringly Joyful attitudes of anyone I have met. He also works extensively with the Boys' and Girls' club of America.  We chat about life, the pursuit of Joy, and whether or not robots and AI will take over one day. Enjoy!

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Oscar Marquez is a Denver BMX shredder and rider for the Yellow Designs Stunt Team. He plays guitar, drinks tequila, and always has a smile. We love him and you will too!

Follow him on instagram:

Instagram: @oscar_marquez0

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Brittany Bock is a world class athlete, world class massage therapist, world class speaker, and world class human. She talks about her journey as a soccer player, and her journey healing herself mentally, physically, and emotionally as she has stepped away from playing competitively.

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Madeline Berky is a Denver cross-fit coach and writer. When she isn't taking her dog Huckleberry for a walk she is enjoying some coffee, giving homemade cookies to local businesses or working with her clients as a life coach. 

You can connect with her on instagram at:

@madwellness

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Mike Vigil is an Army Veteran and incredible guy. He works in aerospace and loves to spend time with family and friends.  He has been on quite a journey and has become someone he is proud to be.

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Trevor Brown is a man of tremendous focus. This Beefcake can move mountains, not just mentally but physically. He is building his real-estate empire and chasing his dreams.

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Mike Murfitt is a Colorado BMX rider, small business owner and coffee roaster. He helped establish the awesome Hotbox roasters in here in Denver and has started his own awesome roasting company, Traction Roasters. go check them out at:

insta: @tractioncoffee

Facebook: @tractioncoffee

Website: https://traction.coffee/

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Scotty Wiese is a Denver magician that has been performing since he was 8 years old! He has a residency at Bovine Metropolis Theater in Denver and loves creating wonder for his audiences no matter how big or small. You can get tickets to his show, Mile High Magic at:

https://www.scottymagicshow.com/

You can also connect with Scotty on instagram at :

@scottywiese

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Bryan Gardner has several successful companies including Fly Pedals and Coopt among others. He is an expert in digital marketing and enjoys downhill mountain biking in his spare time.

https://www.flypedals.com/

https://www.getcoopt.com/

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We've known and ridden BMX with Aj for over a decade. Through that time we've seen him go from great local rider to world traveling pro to now helping choreograph and perform in the Cirque du Soleil show Volta in cities all over north America. 

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Brandon and Cara Kelley are life coaches, professional speakers and most importantly new parents. We talk about everything from burritos as big as babies to playing Kendama with strangers at the DMV this family is always having a good time and inspiring everyone they meet.

https://my.visnesscard.com/Brandon-Kelley#ath

www.facebook.com/Brandon.cara.kelley

brandon.cara.kelley@gmail.com 

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Dave Foster is a hardworking family man who lost $50 to his son Dawson many years ago after Gavin taught him how to 360 his BMX bike. He tells stories about selling car stereos in Compton and moving to Colorado to find a wife.

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We met Brian through BMX years ago and have since traveled the country and world together. He tells his favorite BMX stories, how bikes have influenced his entire life and favorite travel stories. Follow him on Instagram @bmxbanghart

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Travis Sims travels the world as a professional cliff diver and adventurer. He hosts a yearly event called the cliff cruise. Follow him on instagram: @travissims

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