Award Winning Shows Episodes

THIS EPISODE WON THE 2026 COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION. Jennifer Comfort is a USAT-certified triathlon coach, Ironman triathlete, and open water swim observer whose approach to performance blends endurance, mindfulness, and a deep respect for inner stillness. Jennifer didn’t start her journey as a seasoned pro. In fact, during her first triathlon 20 years ago, she basically dog paddled through the swim, terrified to put her face in the water. Today, she’s a multiple-time Ironman and 70.3...

THIS EPISODE WON A 2020 WEBBY FINALIST AWARD FOR BEST SINGLE PODCAST INTERVIEW. On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Undertaken to coincide with the 50th anniversary of movie Jaws, Lewis’s swim was a powerful statement to change the narrative about sharks and raise urgent awareness for ocean conservation. While this swim captured headlines, the deeper story lies in Lewis’s relentless mission ...

THIS EPISODE WON A 2024 VEGA DIGITAL GOLD AWARD BEST SINGLE PODCAST INTERVIEW. What is an aquatic activist? What Hasna Muhammad is doing to encourage the hugely under represented Black Women Swimmers? Then dive headfirst into an episode that promises to saturate your spirit with inspiration and courage as we're joined by the extraordinary Hasna Muhammad. Besides being a passionate masters swimmer, Hasna is a visual artist, writer, and educator whose work focuses on family, social justice, educat...

THIS EPISODE WON A 2023 VEGA SILVER AWARD IN THE LIFESTYLE CATEGORY. Does 100 years of age sound too old to start everyday with a dozen full push-ups? Or too old to be a swim champion, swimming 5 days a week, driving yourself, playing bridge weekly? How about traveling to Japan from the US? Attending a podcast interview recorded on Zoom? Too old for that? Or too old to be using an iphone? Well, if you said yes to any of these, you’d would be wrong. In today’s episode, we speak to a true inspi...

THIS EPISODE WON A 2023 VEGA DIGITAL GOLD AWARD BEST SINGLE PODCAST SPORTS. There are many myths about whether Dan Lotano truly did not swim before he quickly broke into the national and world rankings as a 35 year old first time competitive Masters swimmer. Get ready to hear the inspiring truth about an athlete that ended up under the lane rope in his first race in 2016 and was world number 1 in multiple events in 2021. Ever think you are too old or busy to start something? Then this episode...

THIS EPISODE WON THE 2022 COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION BEST INTERVIEW FOR CAUSES AND AWARENESS.Are you grateful for the gift of health? Liver transplant recipient and endurance swimmer Jillian Best joins the show to talk about how a hereditary disease, and near death, continues to inspire her to greater heights today. She talks about the importance of organ donation and how she stays motivated to reach all of her goals. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at Cham...

THIS EPISODE WON TWO 2022 W3 AWARDS SILVER HONORS FOR BEST INTERVIEW AND BEST PODCAST HOSTS. Swimming in open water during a date, Rachael Lilienthal felt something brush across her back. At first she thought it was a kayak. Then she realized it was a huge alligator. Hear what ensues from that point on during this amazing interview. Did an angel save her life? Could Rachael relearn everything in her life after losing a limb? Could she do it with a positive attitude? Alligator-attack survivor ...

THIS EPISODE WON A 2020 W3 AWARDS SILVER HONORS FOR BEST INTERVIEW. Endurance cyclist Jeffrey Ritter had to take small steps and set big goals to reach full recovery from a broken neck. He talks with Kelly and Maria about finding inspiration within to conquer each moment and how to “embrace the day.” Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JEFFREY RITTER Jeffrey Ritter is a world champion cyclist who made a full recovery from a broken neck and other injuries he su...