About this podcast
I talk about the real stuff—chasing dreams, building confidence, navigating burnout, parenting with purpose, and learning to show up as your full, unfiltered self. You’ll also hear pieces of my own journey: from life with type 1 diabetes to the highs and lows of competing as Mrs. Ohio and navigating the ever-changing fitness industry. This podcast is equal parts heart, humor, and honesty.
So grab your iced coffee and join me for conversations that remind you you’re never in this alone.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 103 episodes
- How To Audition Like A (Fit) Pro · 22 min · Season 3We're talking about resumes, auditions and interviews as they relate to group fitness. Show up like a professional and be treated like a professional.
- Can't Keep Up · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 1A little life update for those who can't keep up! I'm excited to share what's coming up and what's been going on! <3
- The Art of Giving Feedback · 30 minGiving feedback can be tough. This episode is for anyone in a management or leadership role. With a focus on the fitness industry, I've got real tips and tricks so you can…
- A Haunted House but .... Fitness Instructor Edition · 20 minFrom members on their phones in class to teaching a class without a mic... these are the real-life spooks of being a fitness instructor! You don't have to be an instructor to…
- Rating Boutique Fitness in Charleston, SC! · 40 minI just got back from vacation in Isle of Palms, SC, and while I was there, I was able to visit 4 different boutique gyms in the Mt. Pleasant/Charleston area. No one asked for it…
- Fitness: Now Trending · 44 min · Season 3From boutique cycling booms to the rise of HYROX, the fitness world moves fast -- and not always forward. In this candid, behind-the-scenes episode, I'm exploring some of the…
- The Secrets to Success · 21 min · Season 3Got something you want to achieve? Then you'd better make sure you're doing these three things. Missed you guys. Enjoy this exclusive Samantha Show drop.
- Low-Maintenance, High-Quality Friendship · 38 min · Season 3I'm bringing on two of my besties for this episode! Ashley Jones, Allison Nolan and I have been through marriages, babies, highs, lows and everything in between, but despite all…
- Breaking the Huddle: Sidney Depp on Passion, Purpose & Proving Yourself · 38 min · Season 3In this episode of our Women in Male-Dominated Fields series, young sports reporter, Sidney Depp steps up to the mic to share what fuels her fire. From chasing her passion in a…
- Breaking Barriers in Cardiology and Motherhood · 34 min · Season 3Continuing with our mini-series on women in male-dominated fields, I chat with Dr. Lauren Frost, a Miami-based cardiologist and mom of three young girls. We dive into what it’s…
- A Woman’s Rise in the Legal World with Michelle Thompson · 36 min · Season 3In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse attorney Michelle Thompson to unpack what it’s really like to navigate the legal field as a woman. From courtroom wins to…
- Into the Firehouse: A Woman's Fight for Respect · 32 min · Season 3In the first episode of our mini-series highlighting women in male-dominated industries, I sit down with Morgan Murchland, Miss Ohio for America Strong and a certified…
- Up Next on The Samantha Show! · 11 minIt's a quick one to update you on what's coming up with the podcast and to introduce the NEXT mini-series - Women in Male-Dominated Fields! As always - thank you for you for…
- Wax On, Wax Off: My FIRST Brazilian Experience with Waxxpot Dayton · 24 min · Season 3Get ready for a fun and informative episode as I sit down with Alyssa and Erin, two waxing specialists from Waxxpot Dayton! We’re diving into the benefits of waxing, essential…
- Skincare 101 with Natalie Mays · 28 min · Season 3I sit down with Natalie Mays, an Advanced Aesthetician from Dayton Skin Care to break down skincare basics that everyone needs to know. We cover the essentials of a daily…
- The Man in the Mask · 17 min · Season 3VIDEO ON! Joe is back for the first time in season 3 to help me kick off my next mini series - All About Skin! In this playful episode, I have Joe and Gracie's help introducing…
- Fitness 101 with Matilda Smolij · 32 min · Season 1Join me for an empowering episode with Matilda Smolij—a Certified Personal Trainer, Shred 4/15 instructor, and trained opera singer—who breaks down weight training so it's…
- From Transformation to Leadership with Tara Vollman · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 4In this episode, I sit down with Tara Vollman, a powerhouse in the fitness world who's transforming lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tara is the lead instructor at Shred 4/15 Redbank…
- Build Your Following in Fitness - and in Life · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 3Want to grow your fitness following and start filling up your classes? Whether you're a fitness instructor, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to build influence, this episode…
- How Fitness Prepares us for REAL LIFE: with Lindsey Quijano · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 2Fitness helps us internally and externally but can also prepare us for life when we leave the gym. I got FitPro Lindsey Quijano to join me in this conversation about how fitness…
