The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi – Details, episodes & analysis

Trip Ison is a speaker and the host of the Ain't Dead Yet Podcast. Trip has an incredibly inspiring story as he used to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. He had a stable career but found himself unfulfilled, unhealthy and unhappy.

On the night before his birthday, he looked himself in the mirror and had a conversation with himself. It was in that moment he decided that enough was enough. He was no longer going to live below his potential, as an overweight man, and not pursue his God given purpose. 

The next day, Trip ran a mile and sharped his mindset. This was a catalyst for him to complete a full Ironman and compete in ultramarathon races. 

Trip is a big proponent of spreading his story to the world as a source of inspiration. In 2024, he began public speaking to help the youth make better decisions and learn from his mistakes.

I am so proud of what Trip is doing and the man he is today. This episode is packed with inspiration and can who you that you can change your life. 

Lexi Johnson is a fitness influencer and the owner of Lexi J Wellness, an online fitness community where Lexi hosts daily 28-minute online workouts for thousands of members across the world. Lexi is also a 1st Phorm athlete and was awarded 1st Phorm athlete of the year in 2023. Beyond that, she is a wife to her husband Brett, a community leader and an incredible human!

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Lexi started her journey in 2020 while she was still working as a dental hygientist. As the world shut down and her gym closed due to the pandemic, she started posted fitness content on her Instagram. As she received good feedback from others and acquired social proof, she went all in on Lexi J Wellness and was eventually in a position within less than a year to quit her job and go full-time on her business.

This year, Lexi has spent a lot of energy on her in-person events. Lexi was in Austin, TX hosting two workout events for the local community here, and even had supporters from around the country fly in to attend. These workouts were amazing and a great way to connect with others!

In this episode, we discuss Lexi's evolution as an entrepreneur and creator. We touch on her ability to lead by example, as Lexi dives into how she positively impacted her father who suffered from four heart attacks to eventually lose 100 pounds. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was Lexi's persistance when it came to working with 1st Phorm. Lexi was denied from being a 1st Phorm ambassador 3 times, until they finally brought her on and she is now one of the top athletes for the company. 

Lexi is a huge inspiration to me and so many others. This was a special interview, as Lexi was one of my dream guests for a while. I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Matt Worthington is a community leader in Austin, TX. He is the founder of Riser Network, which serves as a networking opportunity for individuals in Austin, TX to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, creators, fitness enthusiats and more. 

Matt started these events after he graduated college, coining them, "Austin's Most Successful Under 30". After making a strong first impression on the community, Matt has turned this idea into a business that now hosts hundreds of people each event. His goal at his events is to create a "come as you are" experience. You do not need to be in a suit in tie, have a seven-figure business, or a million followers. Instead, show up with an open mind, ready to have fun and meet kickass people in your city.

Outside of Riser, Matt hosts private dinners for the Austin community, retreats and more. Matt's mission this year is to give back to people and spread kindness. He is constantly spreading love around the world through random acts of kindness. 

In this episode, we discuss the power of community, impacting others, completing 1,000 pull-ups together, challenging yourself and so much more. 

Kathryn Fantauzzi is the co-founder & CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, the company that developed and launched the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep. 

Originating from research at the University of Pittsburgh, the Apollo Neuro wearable sends gentle vibrations to the body that signal safety to the brain through the sense of touch. The simple yet elegant tool retrains the nervous system to recover from stress, like meditation, without effort on the part of the user.

As CEO, Kathryn has raised over $21.2M including a $15M Series A while building  a highly-skilled team of physicians, scientists, engineers, and designers to transform the Apollo technology from a futuristic concept into a simple but powerful tool. Launched in January of 2020, Apollo Neuro has already helped tens of thousands of users access improved mental health, without drugs or side effects.  

Kathryn has in-depth experience in incubating early-stage technology startups. Prior to founding Apollo, Kathryn developed and launched a $20M tech commercialization accelerator through the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority. Born & raised in upstate New York, Kathryn holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), with a focus on behavioral economics and finance, from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. She and her co-founder are happily married, and split their time between Monterey, California and Pittsburgh, PA.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Kathryn and Matt discuss:

• Her journey as a CEO
• What is Apollo Neuro and how has it helped thousands of people globally?
• Linking sleep to productivity, stress and more
• The importance of good sleep
• Mastering transitions throughout the day to be at your best
• Effects of sleep deprivation 
• How much sleep do we need?
• Much more!

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Personal development can be intimidating. However, there is one quick practice that EVERYONE can do every day to get them closer to success. And it only takes 10 minutes!

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Nick Koumalatsos (1982-Present) was born in Hollywood, Florida, to a Greek father and a Gypsy mother, grew up traveling the United States until settling down for High School in Panama City, Florida. Nick then joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and ended up spending 12 years deploying around the globe supporting the war on terror. He served with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command. Nick now is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and father of two daughters and one son. He and his wife and business partner, Miss Capra, spend their time traveling the globe making videos and telling the stories of the present and past.

Nick is someone who preaches, values and lives self-discipline on a daily basis. His experience in the Marine Corps, jiu-jitsu, business and family have tested him to become the best version of himself. He joins our show to teach you how you can become more disciplined.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Nick and Matt discuss:

• Inner bitch voice
• What success means
• Benefits of cold showers in the morning
• How to achieve true masculinity
• Achieving self-discipline
• Much More

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What I learned from running a 50k Spartan Race

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Dai Manuel empowers thousands of people to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Finances, Faith with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Dai is an award-winning writer, executive performance coach and certified lifestyle mentor who inspires clients to lead by example by adopting his #JustDidit mentality. 

Dai is a super dad, dating his wife, a founding partner and former COO of Fitness Town Inc, keynote speaker, professional blogger, spokesperson and brand ambassador at DaiManuel.com, freelance writer, podcaster, CrossFit athlete and coach, a BC Children’s Hospital Ambassador, and published author of the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto.  

Dai is someone that understands that human health is not just your exercise and diet habits. It also includes your mind and your heart. Without looking inside of yourself, full health cannot be fully achieved.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Dai and Matt discuss:

• Overcoming obesity and transforming your body
• The connection between physical goals and mental goals
• Positive personal development habits
• How to start meditating as a beginner
• Using your goals to better yourself, not impress others
• Effective ways to battle your difficulties in life
• Mental health
• Much More!

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We too often think in terms of this or that. Start training your mind to think about how you can have both!

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Considered by many as the leading authority on leadership and influence, Rene Rodriguez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. For the last 27 years, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change.

As an entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies, Rene integrates a practical business approach that inspires his audiences to take action. Through his keynote, boot camps, workshops and proprietary Amplifii™ course, he helps us own our backstory to build the frame for not only our unique value propositions but also a beautiful picture of life.

His audiences describe him as "powerful", "thought-provoking", and "authentic". They say things like, "you could hear a pin drop as everyone was so captivated."

The result: greater influence, personal transformation, and immediate results in business and life by engaging with courage and grace.

His Best Selling book AMPLIFY YOUR INFLUENCE can be found on Amazon and all major retailers.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Rene and Matt discuss: 

• Understanding neuroscience
• Better understanding yourself and the people around you
• How to define and achieve success
• Sales tactics
• How to amplify your influence
• Much more!

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