EP199: Matt Johnson Ran Across Texas
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Release Date: 12/04/2024
EP210: How Matt King Went From 'Student of Life' to CEO of a $5.7B Combined Net Worth Mastermind Group
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Matt King is the CEO of Gobundance, a mastermind group designed for extraordinary men to excel in all areas of their life, not just finances. He is backed by over a decade of experience in building and scaling firms across several different industries. Outside of work, he is a husband, a father, and loves spending time on his ranch in Texas. Matt excels at building teams. He spent the early part of his career being a student of life under some of the most successful people in his life. While in the room with these high achievers, he never said no and made sure he put himself in the best...
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EP209: Nina Berenato on Building a Brand that Empowers Confidence and Purpose
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Nina Berenato is an award-winning jewelry designer and metalsmith based in Austin, Texas, renowned for her handcrafted, sculptural pieces that empower and inspire. Her journey began in St. Louis, Missouri, and led her to New York, where she honed her craft as an apprentice under a master metalsmith for six years. In 2015, Nina relocated to Austin, launching her own brand, Nina Berenato Jewelry, which has since become the city's first and only all-female, 100% women-made jewelry shop. Nina's innovative designs have attracted a high-profile clientele, including Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie,...
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EP208: The Importance of Being Your Own Biggest Advocate w/ Julia Navan
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Julia Navan, CEO of NVN Group, is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with diverse industry experience. Hailing from Long Island, New York, she has consistently pursued excellence and transformative growth. Julia’s journey began in litigation finance where she showcased financial expertise and strategic acumen. She later directed operations at a prominent real estate firm, proving her leadership in various facets of the business. Transitioning to consulting, Julia rose to leadership roles, renowned for innovative solutions. Today, as the CEO of NVN Group, she leverages her...
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EP207: How Brett Ender Changed His Life Through the Carnivore Diet, Faith and Risk
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Brett Ender is the co-founder of Noble Origins, and Meat Mafia Media. His powerful story starts in 2016 when he found himself hospitalized from ulcerative colitis, a seemingly incurable disease. In 2018, Brett went full carnivore and quickly saw his symptoms go away. During this journey, Brett taught himself a lot about the food system and regenerative agriculture, using himself as the test subject. In this episode, we talk about how Brett used his story as a powerful example to teach others how to improve their health and wellness from a holistic standpoint. Upon writing blogs and...
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EP206: Forecast Your Future Life w/ Ryan Leake
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
In this episode, entrepreneur Ryan Leake shares an important framework for how to attract your ideal future self. We cover mental performance tactics to understand your underlying drive behind your actions, as well as an actionable plan to step towards your dream life. Ryan is also an entrepreneur in the real estate industry, so we discuss practices for the audience to capitalize on their opportunity to break into the real estate space and become an investor.
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EP205: 28x All-American Kaitlyn Johnson on Building Greatness in Her Craft
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Kaitlyn Johnson is an athlete and 2x Olympic Trial Qualifier in swimming. She had a decorated swimming career at Clarion University, being named All-American 28 times. She shares her journey as an athlete and what lessons she learned along the way to achieve a high level of success. She explains the physical and mental that went into her feats. One of the coolest parts of Kaitlyn's story is that after transitioning to CrossFit and swimming just once a week, she became the strongest she has ever been in swimming and qualified for the Olympic Trials.
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EP204: Falling in Love with the Process + Building Success One Day at a Time | Parker Patterson
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
In this powerful episode, host Matt Lupi sits down with Parker Patterson, a resilient entrepreneur and leader, to discuss his unique journey from growing up in a large family with a special needs adoption ministry to building a thriving senior living business in Austin, TX. Parker shares invaluable insights on leadership, personal development, and the importance of staying calm in chaotic situations. Tune in to discover how Parker overcame challenges, shifted his mindset, and found success through discipline, faith, and relentless hard work. What You'll Learn: How Parker’s upbringing shaped...
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EP203: Matt + Scott Q&A: How to Set Goals, Starting Personal Development, Book Recommendations
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
In this episode, Scott and Matt answer questions from the audience! We go over how to properly set your goals, advice for starting your personal development journey, most impactful guest of the show and more.
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EP202: Kelly Poole On Why Being Different is Your Biggest Strength
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Kelly Poole is an online coach who excels at helping women achieve massive results and find confidence outside of their body appearance. She owns Forme Coaching, where they believe every woman deserves to achieve the full potential that lives within her, their goal is to guide you through your lifestyle fitness and mindset journey- to provide the exact structure for maximum success, & provide the tools to love your body, mind, and life. She started her fitness coaching career at 18 years old as a personal trainer, and soonafter built a following and brand on social media that allowed...
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EP201: How Tony Hoffman Went from Jail to Coaching the Olympics
The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi
Tony Hoffman is a premier speaker in the wellness industry and the founder of pH Wellness. He uses his experience of battling addiction and spending time in prison to inspire others to figure out who they are, what they need and what they want. This is a conversation filled with inspiration, resilience and faith. Follow Tony on Instagram: Check out Tony's viral TEDX speech: Tony's story begins as a talented BMX athlete in high school. He quickly climbed the ranks and earned sponsorships from some of the biggest brands in the industry. A lot of his motivation at the time was to prove himself...
info_outlineMatt Johnson’s story of running across Texas is a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the human spirit. In just 17 days, 8 hours, and 55 minutes, Matt set the record for running 841.92 miles across the state, starting on October 1st in El Paso and finishing in Galveston. But the road to breaking this record was anything but smooth. Five weeks before the run, Matt suffered several leg injuries that put his goal in jeopardy. After praying and committing to his mission, he set out to complete what he said he would do, leaning on his faith and mental toughness every step of the way.
Matt and I recorded a podcast before his Run Across Texas, which can be found here
Matt's podcast with Red Rocks Church can he found here
Learn more about the Run Across Texas and Valor Fit
In this episode, Matt walks us through the incredible highs and lows of his journey. From the first day in El Paso, where a group of supportive runners joined him to kick off his run, to the challenges he faced around day five, when swollen feet caused excruciating pain, Matt recounts the moments that tested his limits. He shares the harrowing experience of running down Death Highway, where semi-trucks sped by just feet away, and the mental toll of returning to his van that day filled with anxiety and exhaustion. On day seven, in the midst of the most pain he had ever experienced, Matt discovered that pain is inevitable but can be defeated, proving that his mind was stronger than his body.
Day 10 brought even greater challenges, as Matt battled violent vomiting, rolled his ankles on gravel roads, and questioned whether he could continue. Yet, he pushed through, driven by his faith and determination to finish. One of the most meaningful moments of the journey came during a community 5K in Austin, TX, sponsored by LSKD, where over 150 people showed up to run alongside him, donate to ValorFit, and offer their support. Matt describes the deep emotions of seeing the impact his run had on others and how that fueled him for the final stretch.
Finally, Matt shares the emotional culmination of his journey when he reached Galveston and completed his record-setting run. Through every mile, every challenge, and every breakthrough, Matt’s story is a testament to the power of faith, community, and mental strength. Whether you’re a runner, someone seeking inspiration, or simply curious about what it takes to push past human limits, this episode will leave you motivated and inspired to pursue your own goals with relentless determination.
Listen now to hear Matt Johnson’s incredible story of running across Texas, his unwavering testimony to God, and the lessons he learned along the way.