Episodes

  • Connecting Champions with Sai Venkatramen (Pro Seek)

    Connecting Champions with Sai Venkatramen (Pro Seek)
    Dec 7 2025
    What makes a great coach—and an even better athlete? Orlandina Balan talks with Sai Venkatramen - athlete, founder of Pro Seek, and connector of champions - who breaks down the truth about elite training. From spotting red flags to finding real alignment, Sai reveals what it really takes to be coachable, coaching-ready, and built for the top tier. Because being a pro doesn’t make you a coach… and not every athlete is ready to be led.

    Guest: Sai Venkatramen
    Guest Info: IG: @ProSeekOffical
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    28 mins
  • Big Daddy’s Playbook: How to Lead With Heart in Business and Life

    Big Daddy’s Playbook: How to Lead With Heart in Business and Life
    Nov 30 2025
    On Life Beyond The Finish Line, host Orlandina Balan (The Fitter Woman) sits down with Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado—advisor to 500+ pro athletes, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

    Rich breaks down:
    • Leading with trust & integrity
    • Why generosity fuels success
    • The power of showing up
    • Building a legacy through service & mentorshipA masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.

    Tap in! 🏁
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    29 mins
  • Driven: The Unstoppable Journey of IFBB Pro Lorena Ragusa

    Driven: The Unstoppable Journey of IFBB Pro Lorena Ragusa
    Oct 12 2025
    Orlandina Balan—IFBB Women’s Physique Pro and Wholistic Lifestyle Coach—sits down with Lorena Ragusa, an IFBB Pro Wellness competitor, entrepreneur, and single mother who turned pain into purpose. Lorena’s journey began in her teens after watching her grandmother battle serious health issues—igniting her commitment to health and wellness. From Zumba classes at 11 to stepping on the Olympia stage, Lorena shares how she balanced motherhood, 12-hour workdays, school, and prep to pursue her dream of going pro. Now a coach and business owner, Lorena helps women take charge of their health, find balance, and live with confidence and clarity.

    Guest Contact Info: IG: @Loli_Fitness
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    28 mins
  • Reset to Rise: Aaron Pierce on Sacrifice and Stage Life

    Reset to Rise: Aaron Pierce on Sacrifice and Stage Life
    Oct 5 2025
    Orlandina Balan sits down with athlete, father, and serviceman Aaron Pierce to explore the mental grind behind the muscles. From battling setbacks and shifting coaches to prepping for the pro stage while juggling family and career, Aaron opens up about what it really means to refine your mindset, reset your circle, and keep pushing—even when results don’t come easy. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or simply someone striving for more, this conversation will remind you: the real transformation starts when you decide to keep going.

    Guest info: IG: @piercing_definition
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    28 mins
  • High on Life: An Ultra Runner's Journey From Addiction to Conviction

    High on Life: An Ultra Runner's Journey From Addiction to Conviction
    Sep 28 2025

    In this episode of Life Beyond The Finish Line, Orlandina Balan talks with Ian Highsmith—ultra runner, fitness coach, and former addict—about his powerful journey from addiction to purpose. After 20 years of struggle, Ian quit cold turkey and turned to running to reclaim his life. Now he’s chasing the Abbott World Marathon Majors, raising money for charity, and inspiring others through his podcast Ian’s Running Podcast. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure if change is possible—this one’s for you. Ian proves it is.

    Guest contact information: Ian Highsmith
    Email: iansrunningpodcast@gmail.com
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    28 mins
  • Combat Boots & Heels: Brenda Wilson’s Story of Survival and Success

    Combat Boots & Heels: Brenda Wilson’s Story of Survival and Success
    Sep 13 2025
    Orlandina Balan talks with Brenda Wilson—a true warrior in combat boots and heels. From surviving an abusive marriage and overcoming two spinal surgeries, to stepping on a bodybuilding stage at 42 and earning her pro card, Brenda’s journey is all about resilience, grace, and grit. This is the story of a woman who defied the odds, balanced toughness with elegance, and proved that no finish line can define her.

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    Are you an elite athlete or professional that is ready to share their champion story?
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    28 mins
  • Playing the Long Game: Steven Morse on Sports, Business, and Balance

    Playing the Long Game: Steven Morse on Sports, Business, and Balance
    Aug 24 2025
    Former All-Conference athlete, Padres scout, and Coach of the Year, Steven Morse joins Orlandina on Life Beyond The Finish Line to share how he turned decades of experience into Recruit U—a game-changing platform guiding student-athletes to success.

    From tough transitions to major wins, Steven gets real about entrepreneurship, balance, and building legacy.

    Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a playbook for your next chapter.

    Guest contact info:
    Email: morsesteven9@gmail.com

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    29 mins
  • Don’t Believe the Hype with “Mr.1ntensity” Jamal H.

    Don’t Believe the Hype with “Mr.1ntensity” Jamal H.
    Aug 10 2025
    In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Believe the Hype, we’re joined by Jamal Hamid—Pro football athlete, IFBB Pro in classic physique,and the owner of multiple businesses . Jamal is a no-nonsense truth-teller. From the gym to the fight cage to the pro bodybuilding stage, Jamal has coached everyone from fighters to physique athletes to lifestyle clients, all with his signature direct approach.

    On this episode we explore how success can blur reality, why surrounding yourself with truth tellers is critical, and how to curate a circle that keeps you grounded while shutting out yes-men and naysayers.

    Guest contact info:
    Social Media: IG @TheIntensityLabs

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    Are you an elite athlete or professional that is ready to share their champion story?
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    29 mins