Best Mel Yu Podcasts (2025)

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Letting Go to Level Up: The Shadow Side of Success | Mel Yu 39:15

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14d ago39:15

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What if success didn’t mean adding more… but letting go? I sit down with Mel Yu to talk about the messy parts of success no one posts about and show you why letting go can be your biggest growth strategy. Mel Yu is a multi-business founder, speaker, and personal brand strategist. From closing a profitable business to letting go of her team, Mel sha…

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Swimming's Untapped Business Worth Millions 54:37

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What if we told you that the biggest business opportunity in swimming isn’t a tech suit, a sponsorship deal, or a world record — it’s the lane next to the one you grew up training in? In this episode of the SwimSwam Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked and underestimated business models in sport: learn-to-swim. Our guest? Two-time Olymp…

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Semi-Limited Podcast Ep: 0089 "Edison Gate" 23:08

6d ago23:08

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Did you hear what happened over the weekend?!?! You didn't?? Well allow us to fill you in on all the hubbub! Join Player X as he goes over the Italian Nationals that took place in Bologna, the newest set to release in the TCG Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem and what its got contained inside, and some SHOCKING news delivered to us from Konami them…

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Why you never feel Successful... even when you are [TOUGH LOVE] 4:56

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I’m sharing why self-celebration isn’t just a feel-good moment -it’s a strategy to build confidence, momentum, and belief in what’s possible. Because the more you recognise your wins, the faster you create more of them. You’re so focused on the next goal that you’ve forgotten to celebrate just how far you’ve come. This pep talk is your reminder: yo…

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How Lane Lines Changed the Game – A Conversation with Malmsten VP & Olympian Simon Percy 29:16

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When we talk about performance breakthroughs in swimming, we usually focus on athletes, suits, or training methods. But sometimes the real game-changers are the things right beneath our goggles—like the lane lines. In this episode of the SwimSwam Podcast, we’re joined by Simon Percy, Vice President of Malmsten Inc. and a former Olympian, to dig int…

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Tech Suit Launch: A3 Performance CEO Breaks Down Revolutionary New Swim Tech 27:49

13d ago27:49

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A3 Performance is making a bold leap forward this summer with the upcoming launch of its most advanced tech suit yet: PRANA. Founder and CEO Dan Meinholz shared the big picture in an exclusive conversation with SwimSwam, walking us through the inspiration, innovation, and athlete-focused engineering behind this world-class race suit.…

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Dara Torres’ First Year at Boston College: A Very Solid Start to a New Chapter 30:14

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Dara Torres drops in on the SwimSwam Podcast to recap her first-year experience as head coach of Boston College. If you followed swimming at any point between the late 1980s and the 2000s, the name Dara Torres likely meant one thing: dominance. The 12-time Olympic medalist was a generational athlete whose longevity and speed redefined what was poss…

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2025 US World Trials Event-by-Event PREVIEW | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:48:35

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In this marathon podcast, we go through the entire 2025 US Trials psych sheet and give an event-by-event preview of every upcoming race in Indianapolis.By SwimSwam

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Olympic Champ Hunter Armstrong Explains Nearly Retiring from Swimming, Skipping US Trials 36:35

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After emerging as Team USA's top 100 freestyle relay option at the Paris Olympics, Hunter Armstrong had planned to take 6 months off of training before getting back into the pool with his sights set on LA28. Life had other plans. After suddenly getting dropped by his primary sponsor in late 2024, Armstrong had to stop training completely, working o…

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Enhanced Games, Nat'l Team Updates, & New NCAA Format | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 48:56

19d ago48:56

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the Enhanced Games, Braden Holloway as the single head coach for 2025 Worlds, and a potential new format for the NCAA Championships.By SwimSwam

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Building a Fashion Empire, Confidence, Money & being Misunderstood | Rozalia Russian 37:36

21d ago37:36

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Want to know how to actually build a profitable personal brand and land major brand deals? Fashion icon and entrepreneur, Rozalia Russian, breaks it down for us! She shares the real story behind her success from arriving in Australia with just $250 to becoming one of the country’s most influential fashion figures. We chat about: How Rozalia built a…

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Nat'l Team Director Greg Meehan Emphasizes Transparency, Team-First Culture in New Era of USA Swimming 53:35

21d ago53:35

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SwimSwam sat down with Greg Meehan, the newly named National Team Director of USA Swimming, to discuss his vision for the national team's future. When Meehan laid out his plan, his three key points were "winning" the 2028 Olympic Games, building a "team-first culture," and having transparency in the national team's methodology and communication. Me…

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12-Year-Old Yu Ziti, Longhorn Elite Invite, & Lindauer to Stanford | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 50:31

26d ago50:31

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the 12-year-old Chinese phenom Yu Ziti (and swimming at the Chinese Nationals), Leon Marchand's spicy 4:07 400 IM, and Chris Lindauer going to Stanford.By SwimSwam

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Why You’re Still Not Seeing Results (No One Talks About This in Business) 23:55

28d ago23:55

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Feeling stuck building your personal brand? I’m sharing 5 real challenges I faced and the work I put in to become the version of me you see today so you can see exactly what it takes to grow even when no one’s watching. You will learn: What to do when no one shows up How to keep going when the results aren’t there The reality behind personal brand …

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Success isn’t always safe… and that’s why you’re holding back [Lit Up + In Flow Podcast] 1:12:17

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I'm diving deep into the uncomfortable truth about why so many ambitious women unconsciously sabotage their own success and what to do about it. In this episode with Amanda & Cassie, we talk about: Why "more hours = more success" is a dangerous myth that creates burnout The hidden fear of success that's keeping you from your next level How I built …

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Sven Schwarz Describes Training Camps with Lukas Martens, Florian Wellbrock, & Oliver Klemet 26:32

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Germany's Sven Schwarz is coming off a weekend that saw him break his first European Record, dropping a 7:38.1 in the 800 free. He also went a huge PB in the 1500, breaking 14:40 for the first time to touch in 14:36. Schwarz discusses his experience at the German Championships and what it's like when he gets to have training camps with fellow Germa…

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Ledecky, Walsh, & Everything Ft Lauderdale | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:25:21

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim.By SwimSwam

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Creating a Million Dollar Mindset [She's Making Millions Podcast] 44:21

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I'm sharing my journey from scaling too fast to building a sustainable, aligned business without the hustle and burnout. In this episode with Taylor, we chat about: How I started my first business at 22 and the costly lessons of scaling too fast The burnout warning signs I ignored and how I completely shifted my approach Why energetics and boundari…

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Dual Meet Tournament, International Meets & Ft Lauderdale Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 52:13

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the newly announced dual meet tournament, several international meets around the globe, and the upcoming Pro Swim Stop in Ft Lauderdale.By SwimSwam

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Semi-Limited Podcast Ep: 0088 "Knowing Is Half The Battle" (ft. Joseph of Heart of the Podcast) 44:07

2M ago44:07

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The More You Know!: on this instalment of the pod', Player X is joined by our associate over at the Heart of the Podcast as they go over the big Sneak Peak weekend which bring us Alliance Insight, and a look into what decks and strategies get boosted from our next core set, as well a what YOU might need yourself if you ever planned on attending a Y…

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If I Started My Personal Brand from Zero, Here's What I'd Do 21:29

2M ago21:29

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I'm sharing the exact blueprint I'd follow if I lost everything tomorrow and had to rebuild my personal brand from scratch. Here are 10 practical, proven steps to create unstoppable momentum from day one. You’ll learn: The "brand anchor statement" that makes your positioning crystal clear Why consistency trumps strategy (especially when no one's wa…

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British Champion Eva Okaro on Sprint Training, Olympic Experience, & Heading to Texas 41:17

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On the back of winning the 50 free and 50 fly at the 2025 British Championships and qualifying for her first LCM world championships, SwimSwam sat down with Eva Okaro to discuss her swimming career thus far. Okaro dives into her experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Short Course World Championships, where she won a silver medal with Br…

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Dual Meet Tournament Format REVEALED Featuring 90-Minute Duals, Revamped Scoring, Fewer Events 44:52

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SwimSwam sat down with the coaches behind the upcoming Dual Meet Tournament that will take place at Georgia Tech on October 17-18, 2025. Chico Rego of George Washington, Iago Moussalem of Georgia Tech, Cauli Bedran of Wisconsin (who is not participating in the tournament), and Steve Barnes of Florida State all contributed to this discussion and lai…

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Semi-Limited Podcast Ep: 0087 "Don't Call It A Comeback" 17:37

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And just when you think we were dead and gone, we bounce right on back! Appreciate you guys for sticking with us through our dark days until we get to the light! On this episode, Player X briefly lets you guys in on whats been goin on in his life, as well as tackling some of the more recent events in the community like the TCG Banlist and even the …

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Italian Champion Anita Bottazzo Found Balance in Swimming & Life at Florida 52:15

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After training for 5 years in Italy with some of the best breaststroke specialists in the country, 20-year-old Anita Bottazzo needed a change. She wanted new stimulus both athletically and academically, so she decided to come to the University of Florida. Flash forward one year: Bottazzo has become an SEC Champion, NCAA All-American, and Italian ch…

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How 2x Olympian Stephanie Balduccini has Found Big Success by Focusing on Small Wins 56:08

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Stephanie Balduccini finished her second college swimming season as a Big Ten Champion and NCAA All-American. The Michigan sophomore has found her groove in Ann Arbor, but it wasn't a linear path. Coming into Michigan, Balduccini was actually quite unhappy with her swimming and was considering retirement if she didn't enjoy Michigan. However, the c…

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What No One Tells You About Building a Personal Brand (The Dark Side of Being Seen) 29:38

2M ago29:38

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I'm sharing the raw truth about the dark side of building a personal brand - everything no one warns you about, from handling hate messages to identity shifts that feel like grief. We’ll dive deep into: What happens when YOU become the product (and why criticism hits differently) The identity "deaths" required to step into your next-level brand How…

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Bob Bowman Discusses NCAA Title with Texas, Marchand's Return to Racing, and Phelps as a Coach 40:25

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SwimSwam sat down with Bob Bowman, the Director of Swimming at the University of Texas, who delivered the Longhorns a national title in his first year at the helm. Bowman, who was coming off of winning a national title with Arizona State the year before, discussed the similarities and differences of winning national titles at ASU and UT, noting tha…

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NCAA All-American Remi Fabiani Details Journey from Luxembourg to Cal Baptist and now ASU 1:00:18

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Cal Baptist junior Remi Fabiani was a 3x conference champion this year, qualifying for NCAAs and finishing 13th in the 100 free. After NCAAs, Fabiani announced he would be transferring to ASU for his final season of eligibility. SwimSwam sat down with Fabiani to discuss his journey from his home country of Luxembourg to Riverside, California. The s…

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How I Built a 7-Figure Personal Brand (& How You Can Too) 25:12

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If you're ready to step into your ICONIC personal brand era and get paid to be you, my new Personal Brand Series is for you! In Part 1, I'm breaking down my journey from extreme introvert to multi-million dollar personal brand – and why NOW is the time to carve out your own space as an industry leader. In this episode we will dive deep into: Why pe…

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Martens 400Fr WR, Olympic 50s, & Meehan as Natl Team Director | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 51:02

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Lukas Martens' huge world record in the 400m Free, 50s of stroke in the Olympics, and USA Swimming announcing Greg Meehan as the new US National team director.By SwimSwam

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Surprise NCAA Champion Jassen Yep is NOT DONE SWIMMING, Will Train LCM for US World Trials 1:06:27

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We sat down with Jassen Yep, the Indiana Hoosier who came into Bloomington with a 1:57 200 breast and recently won an NCAA title in the same event with a 1:48. Yep takes us through his journey at Indiana and how he made the progression from barely recruited (he was not a walk-on, but he did come in with very little scholarship money) to #4 performe…

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NCAA Champion Aurora Roghair Announces Retirement, Reflects on Swimming Career at Stanford 49:42

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Aurora Roghair showed out in the last meet of her swimming career, notching 2nd place finishes in the 500 and 1,650 free, 11th in the 200 free, and swimming a massive 1:41.8 leg on Stanford's winning 800 free relay. After officially announcing her retirement, the US National Team member reflected on what being a Stanford women's team member has mea…

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Hubi Kos Talks NCAA Records, Hungarian Nationals, and the "Olympic Champion Boost" 40:01

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Olympic champion in the 200 back Hubi Kos carried his success over into the yards pool last month, going 3-for-3 in his individual events at the NCAA Championships and breaking NCAA records in the 100 and 200 back. Kos explains the confidence that being an Olympic champion has given him and how Bob Bowman's training prepares him for moments like th…

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Pro Swim, Transfer Portal, and House Settlement | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 55:51

2M ago55:51

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the recent Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento, numerous high-caliber NCAA transfers, and the House Settlement's final hearing.By SwimSwam

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Redefining Masculine & Feminine Roles in RELATIONSHIPS | Chris Payten and Shanni Marie 49:05

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Watch on YouTube > If you're tired of society's expectations about how women and men "should" show up in relationships, this episode will help you redefine the rules on your own terms! Today, I'm sitting down with Chris and Shanni to break down the evolving dynamics of masculine and feminine roles in relationships - especially when women are leadin…

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Jordan Crooks Reflects on NCAA Career, Unsure of Future in Swimming 37:05

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Tennessee senior Jordan Crooks had a historic meet at his last NCAA Championships in Federal Way. This included breaking Caeleb Dressel's legendary 100 free NCAA record, going 39.83 in the prelims of the event. He was also a part of the winning 200 and 400 free relays, the latter of which also set an NCAA record to cap off the meet. The world recor…

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We need to talk about Instagram... [TOUGH LOVE] 3:20

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Watch on YOUTUBE > Real success is far more than your Instagram strategy, follower counts, engagement, and aesthetics. It's all about creating massive wealth, impact and scaling beyond social media. If you want to start creating real success and build something bigger than just a pretty feed, this episode is for you! CONNECT WITH ME: Join 12-month …

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Men's NCAA Review | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 49:35

3M ago49:35

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the 2025 Men's NCAA Championships as well as preview the upcoming Pro Swim stop in Sacramento.By SwimSwam

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Men's NCAA Championships 200 Fly Malfunction EXPLAINED 6:50

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Heat four of the men’s 200 fly preliminaries had an odd technical malfunction that is leading to the heat being reswum before the three-way 200 back swim-off.By SwimSwam

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2025 Men's NCAA Championships Event-by-Event Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:30:35

3M ago1:30:35

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We're giving you an event-by-event preview of the 2025 Men's NCAA Championships.By SwimSwam

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How To Build $7 Million In Wealth | Michelle Rule 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Watch on YouTube > If you're done playing small, watching others build their empires while you hold yourself back from financial abundance, this episode with my incredible client, Michelle Rule, is your permission slip to claim the wealth you deserve! Today I'm sitting down with Michelle, the Millionaire Maker, who reveals how she went from drownin…

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Women's NCAA Review & International LCM Swimming | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 55:32

3M ago55:32

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the women's NCAA Championships and LCM swimming from around the globe.By SwimSwam

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How Bryn Greenwaldt Became a 2-Sport NCAA All-American in 1 Day 50:33

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Bryn Greenwaldt has taken the road less traveled in college athletics, foregoing to specialize in one sport and putting her efforts into both swimming and high jump. This went on full display when the Augustana University junior not only competed at both NCAA Championships in the same day, swimming prelims of the 100 free before going to the track …

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What nobody tells you about Making Millions FAST | Health With Bec Miller 38:40

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Watch on YouTube > If you're ready to scale your impact, build serious wealth on your own terms, and learn how to navigate the inevitable growing pains of success, listen to this episode with Bec Miller! Bec is the founder of Health with Bec, who's scaled her business to almost 7 million in revenue by helping over 7000 women transform their health.…

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2025 Women's NCAA Championships Event-by-Event Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

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We are giving you a full preview of the 2025 Women's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.By SwimSwam

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Camille Spink Goes Deep on Historic SEC Performance, Explains Why She Doesn't Say "Taper" 59:07

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SwimSwam sat down with Camille Spink, who won the Commissioner's Trophy at the 2025 SEC Championships for scoring the most individual points, sweeping her individual events. Spink became the first athlete since 2007 to win the 50, 100, and 200 free at a single SEC Championships. The Tennessee Vol takes us through her eventful meet, highs and lows, …

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Ray Looze Shares Heartwarming Story About Olympian Anna Peplowski's Growth at Indiana 5:09

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On Friday, Indiana hosted media availabilty for its swim and dive coaches as well as a handful of top athletes, among them Olympian Anna Peplowski. Charlotte Varnes of the IndyStar asked Peplowski about what she was most proud of during her time at IU, and the senior spoke about the growth as a person she's been able to foster during her time in Bl…

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Cal Poly Swimmers Speak on Team Getting Cut, Fundraising Goals Moving Forward 34:21

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SwimSwam spoke with Austin Lathrop, Camilo Vargas, and Sofia Vargas, three members of the Cal Poly swimming and diving roster that was suddenly cut by the school's athletic department on Friday, March 7, effective immediately. All three swimmers give their thoughts on how this matter was handled by the athletic director, what this team means to the…

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Julian Smith on 100 Breast NCAA Record, Florida Relay Culture, and Last Collegiate Meet 32:09

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At the SEC Championships last month, University of Florida senior Julian Smith broke the NCAA record in the 100 breast, clocking a 49.51 to undercut the old record from last year by .02. Hear what Smith has to say about how his season has progressed and what he sees for himself at his last collegiate meet in a couple of weeks.…