#135 Heidi Howar

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Hamilton, founder of Inclusiv KC, Kansas City’s groundbreaking adaptive and inclusive gym redefining what fitness can look like for every body. Wes shares the powerful story behind the creation of Inclusiv KC — from his own journey to his mission of building a space where people of all abilities feel seen, supported, and strong.Join us as Wes opens up about why inclusivity in fitness isn’t just a trend — it’s a movement. If you’re interested in adaptive training, creating more inclusive spaces, or just love a story of purpose-driven leadership, this episode is for you.Tune in for inspiration, real talk, and a deep look at how one person’s vision can reshape wellness for an entire community.

JT is the owner of Hot Feet Track club. Hot Feet is home to hundreds of youth track and field athletes that train under his expertise to grow and evolve their individual event. Over the 15 years of Hot Feet, JT has athletes in over 40 large colleges all around the states competing for national titles and earning full ride scholarships.JT's love and passion for track and field is pure. His goal is to teach his youth athletes the life lessons that come from racing in the individual sport and how to grow mental toughness early on.

Micah and Diana are the owners of Hitchfit gym, Soul Fit Retreats, and now the authors of The Breaker book - highlighting the importance of men's mental health and giving them hope for a brighter future.Micah and Diana have been massive in the bodybuilding and fitness scene for 20+ years and have helped thousands of individuals lose weight and get in better physical shape. Now they are focusing on their Retreats with Soul Fit and building a strong community centered around faith and fitness.

Tyler Maidment is the Owner of Dawgpound KC - a brand new 24 hour gym in Lee's Summit, MO.Tyler has worked his way through very tough financial times - almost homeless and sharing food with his dog with no heat. Now, with his second gym location - Tyler has built an amazing culture and community within Blue Springs.Go visit Dawgpound and tell him the Bro's sent you!

Caleb Blankenship is the owner of Body Shop Gym in Kansas City. Caleb owns two locations, one in Overland Park, Ks and the second in Lee's Summit, Mo.On top of the two gym locations, Caleb has built a strong online personal training business and wishes to expand the number of gyms he currently has.Caleb is a mastermind when it comes to building a brand and growing a company - tune in and take notes if you ever aspire to own your own business one day.

Sid is the owner of Beastified Gym in Overland Park, Ks and an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder.The day after making his pro debut, Sid had a life changing surgery that has completely shifted his mindset and gave him a new appreciation for the sport.In this episode, Sid talks through everything he has learned after his first year in business and talks about his medical scare.Beastified Gym is one of the absolute best bodybuilding gyms in Kansas City and home to some of the best athletes in the mid-west!

SWTHZ is now open in Overland Park!Samantha and Daniel join the bros to give us the full break down of what all SWTHZ has to offer!State of the art cold plunges, high end infrared saunas, and even your own personal Vitamin C shower!Contrast therapy is one of the absolute best ways to improve mental strength, reduce inflammation and recover faster, and SWTHZ is the best place to go!

Austin Pace is the owner of AMP Perfeormace in Lee's Summit, MO where they hold group fitness classes and have state of the art golf simulators to improve your golf game!Austin started as a Tik Tok influencer but failed to find purpose in that area, so he shifted his focus to building an amazing community with his own gym. Now Austin hold winter golf leagues, personal training and group fitness at his brand new gym

‼️HYROX KC IS HERE‼️Karen, Juan & Kevin join us to share the long awaited and very exciting news about the new addition to @ftr.fit HYROX KC!Over the last few months, @karen_tabuchi has helped the Pichardo brothers expand their amazing gym to become an official @hyroxamerica affiliate! The goal? To bring all of KC together and grow this amazing community through great workouts

Will Grumke stands at the intersection of passion, performance, and education in the health and fitness world and is the Director of Education at 1st Phorm. Will continues to push his physical and mental limits - not defined by comfort zones, but by the belief that every person has untapped potential worth fighting for.Will didn't always have this high level of grit. When he first joined 1st Phorm, he came in as an entry-level employee, but had a vision to make fitness accessible, authentic, and inspiring. His journey reflects the backbone of the 1st Phorm brand itself: hard work, humility, and refusing to settle.Tune in. This is a great one.