Sweat, Strategy, and Success Substack

What I Learned from 30+ Conversations About Success 🎙️

What interviewing athletes, founders, and creatives taught me about grit, purpose, and becoming.

Sep 23, 2025 • Soleil Rain

Elite Mindset, Grit & Going All In with Team USA Para-Triathlete Aaron Kamnetz

How training through discomfort, staying present, and chasing greatness one race at a time fuels lifelong resilience

Sep 11, 2025 • Soleil Rain

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July 2025

🧠 Emotional Fitness, Connection & Designing a Life You Love with Dr. Paul Zak

How to unlock high-value moments, strengthen your relationships, and train your brain for joy

Jul 9, 2025 • Soleil Rain

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June 2025

Career Clarity, Authentic Networking & Smart Strategy with Dr. Laura Beavin-Yates

How to make confident pivots, build real connections, and use AI to explore your next move

Jun 25, 2025 • Soleil Rain

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🏋️‍♂️ Redefining Peak Performance: Fatherhood, Fitness & Focus with CT

How to train with purpose, stay consistent, and show up strong for your family even with a packed schedule.

Jun 11, 2025 • Soleil Rain

May 2025

Build Boldly: Creative Grit with Artist & Fashion Designer Pato Gomez

How embracing imperfection, staying consistent, and asking for what you want can fuel a sustainable creative career

May 21, 2025 • Soleil Rain

April 2025

Win Messy, Reflect Daily: Mental Performance with Paralympian Lacey Henderson

How embracing imperfection and building daily reflection habits leads to long-term success

Apr 9, 2025 • Soleil Rain

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Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working: The One Missing Piece with CMO Michael Baer

With over 30 years in omnichannel marketing across Fortune 500 companies and startups, Michael breaks down his concept of "stratecution" – and it's…

Apr 2, 2025 • Soleil Rain

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March 2025

The Athlete's Secret Playbook: 3 Mental Approaches I Learned from Elite Athletes

These are skills 3 elite athletes have learned over their lifetimes in a quick 5-minute read. You won't magically absorb these skills, but you'll know…

Mar 31, 2025 • Soleil Rain