265. Global Hiring Made Easy with Valerie Bowden of CRDLE
Release Date: 07/22/2025
296. Supplement 411: Protein, Collagen & Creatine with Jackie Miller
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“Most women aren’t underperforming—they’re under-fueled. Protein, collagen, and creatine aren’t extras… they’re essentials.” -Jackie Miller In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Jackie Miller—fitness professional, nutrition coach, and life coach—to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: protein and supplementation. If you’ve ever felt confused about how much protein you actually need, or wondered whether collagen and creatine are worth it, this episode delivers simple, real-world clarity. Jackie cuts...
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295. Midlife Fitness, Hormones & Reinvention: Women 40+ Reignite Energy, Strength & Confidence | Heike Yates
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“Your body isn’t broken in midlife—it’s asking for a new strategy, a new level of awareness, and a deeper kind of self-respect.” - Heike Yates In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with midlife fitness expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework, Heike Yates, to break down what reallychanges for women over 40—and how to adapt, thrive, and feel stronger than ever. With over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, Heike shares powerful insights on navigating hormonal shifts, rebuilding sustainable routines, and...
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294. If You’re Not Seen & Heard, You’re Not Hired: Christine Blosdale
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“If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired.” -Christine Blosdale In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with media expert, visibility strategist, and fellow podcaster Christine Blosdale for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to be seen, heard, and paid in today’s digital world. With over 25 years in media, marketing, and broadcasting, Christine shares how she helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders’ step into their authority—and stop being the best kept secret in their industry. From her early days as a shy child hiding...
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293. Introducing Turmeric & Tequila in 2 Minutes
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"We celebrate humans doing things their way, embracing the paradox, and showing that seemingly imposing ideas can harmoniously coexist even within ourselves." — Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, the podcast for varsity humans and trailblazers rewriting the rules and mastering the art of human optimization. Host Kristen Olson, a former Division 1 athlete, 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, and 20+ year entrepreneur in health and wellness, re-intro’s her groundbreaking podcast she launched over 8 years ago, dedicated to cutting-edge conversations about health, wellness,...
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292. The 5AM Squat Club: Discipline, Mental Health & Purpose
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"There is no such thing as neutral. You're either growing or you're dying. I was just lying to myself because I was not neutral—everything was going downhill. And right then and there I decided I needed to start working. I needed to make a change." — Adam Phomin Kristen Olson welcomes Adam Phomin, founder of the 5AM Squat Club and CrossFit Closer, to discuss fitness, mental health, community building, and the unconventional path from city-dwelling gym owner to regenerative farmer. In this episode: •Adam's journey from kinesiology student to discovering CrossFit in 2009...
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291. Weight Loss Redefined: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery and the $12M Bet on Compassionate Care with Dr. Betsy Dovec
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"I had enough respect for myself to say: No, I am the smartest person in the room on this one. Just because you label yourself a 'business person' doesn't mean I’m not an even better one. I’m going to burn it all down to build it up stronger." — Dr. Betsy Dovec Is willpower actually the problem, or is it biological warfare? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Betsy Dovec, the world’s #1 female bariatric surgeon and a radical disruptor in the healthcare space. Dr. Dovec shares the gut-wrenching (and inspiring) story of leaving a secure...
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290. Small Business, Large Visibility: Real Marketing That Actually Works
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“Visibility isn’t about a huge marketing budget — it’s about strategy, consistency, and showing up where your community already is.” -Kristen Olson Small businesses don’t need massive marketing budgets to get noticed — they need the right strategy. In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila, host Kristen Olson breaks down practical, no-fluff marketing strategies that entrepreneurs and local businesses can implement immediately to increase visibility, attract customers, and grow their brand. Drawing from 20+ years as an entrepreneur, brand partner, and athlete, Kristen...
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289. Grounding for Athletic Performance & Recovery: How Earthing Improves Sleep, Energy, and Training Results
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"The Earth is negatively charged, and there's energy coming up through the Earth. Our bodies are positively charged, and when the negative ions from the earth come up into our body, it reduces free radicals and it reduces inflammation. When you're sleeping on grounding sheets, it's literally like standing barefoot on the grass—you get all those benefits." — James McWhinney, Founder & CEO, Premium Grounding In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with James McWhinney, founder and CEO of Premium Grounding, to discuss the science of earthing, human...
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288. Women's Health & Fasting: Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormonal Optimization with VP at ProLon, Renee Fitton
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"For women over 40, there is a lot we can do before we start or stop taking so many things. Get your hormones tested, understand your baseline, and then make decisions." — Renee Fitton In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Renee Fitton, Vice President of Healthcare and Sales at ProLon, to unpack the often-overlooked but critical topic of women's health. From perimenopause to menopause, Renee shares her evidence-based approach to hormonal optimization and the science behind fasting mimicking diets (FMD). This conversation goes beyond surface-level...
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287. Breathwork, Frequency & Healing: How Love Tuner Is Changing Mental Health & Nervous System Regulation
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“Your breath is the remote control to your nervous system — and when you regulate your breath, you regulate your life.” -Sigmar What if the most powerful healing tool you have… is your breath? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with Sigmar Berg, founder of Love Tuner, to explore how breath, frequency, and nervous system regulation can transform mental health and performance. After navigating his own experience with trauma and stress-related health challenges, Sigmar became deeply committed to creating accessible healing tools. The result: Love Tuner,...
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"If you're serious about scaling, it's time to look beyond borders—Africa has the talent, the drive, and the innovation the world needs."
– Valerie Bowden
In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Valerie Bowden—founder of CRDLE and a trailblazer in remote talent acquisition from Africa. Valerie shares her journey from solo backpacking across Africa to living in Ethiopia for eight years, and how those experiences led to building a global business that connects companies with top-tier African talent. We explore how ethical hiring, cross-cultural collaboration, and untapped global potential are changing the future of business. Valerie’s mission? Help companies rise above the competition with one smart, conscious move: Choose Africa. Whether you're a startup founder, remote team leader, or impact-driven entrepreneur—this one’s for you. Learn more: crdle.com
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Valerie Bowden
02:45 – Backpacking Africa & living in Ethiopia
07:20 – Founding CRDLE and the origin of “Choose Africa”
11:40 – The untapped potential of African remote talent
15:55 – Challenges and biases in global hiring
21:00 – Sales optimization tips from CRDLE's strategy
27:30 – Why remote teams thrive with intentional hiring
32:10 – Advice for entrepreneurs ready to scale
36:45 – Building a purpose-led business and family life
40:20 – How to work with Valerie & CRDLE
43:00 – Final thoughts + rapid-fire values round
Valerie Bowden:
Valerie Bowden helps businesses find top-tier remote talent and optimize their sales operations by tapping into talent in Africa.
Valerie has spent years working with businesses across all industries to level up their sales and rise above the competition with one simple action: Choose Africa. Before she launched CRDLE, she backpacked across Africa solo and lived in Ethiopia for 8 years. She now resides in Pittsburgh with her husband and two kids
https://www.instagram.com/crdleafrica
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Host: Kristen Olson
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