The Daily Grind Podcast 🎙

Welcome to the Daily Grind! Your weekly goal-driven podcast featuring host Kelly Johnson. Established August 2019 in Chicago, IL. Currently based in Portland, OR.

Q: Tell us more about the Daily Grind.

A: The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.’ Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports professional, industry expert, or social media influencer giving you everyday tips and key takeaways to reaching your goals. Make every day count and as always, keep up the grind! 

Q: How did the Daily Grind become created?

A: Kelly realized her story was unique and inspiring. With her outgoing personality and through interviews with colleagues, industry experts, and working professionals across all industries, Kelly thought it would be interesting to share their ‘daily grind’ and what they do and how they achieve their goals by being efficient, productive and best practices in everyday life.

Podcast Episodes

Releasing a new podcast episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!

S7 Episode 44: Jordan McDaniel | Co-founder | Ruzo Coffee – The Daily Grind

“Be the best version of yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Jordan McDaniel, who is one of the founders of Ruzo Coffee in North Boulder, Colorado. Jordan and his twin brother Matthew launched Ruzo as a Japanese-inspired coffee shop that blends minimalist design with a strong sense of community. From locally sourced pastries and sandwiches to a serene, wood-lined space that invites you to slow down, Ruzo is redefining what a neighborhood coffee shop can be."S7 Episode 44: 08/28/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Jordan McDanielFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/  X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://www.ruzocoffee.com/ Instagram: @ruzocoffeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruzocoffee/
  1. S7 Episode 44: Jordan McDaniel | Co-founder | Ruzo Coffee
  2. S7 Episode 43: Amanda Botfeld | Author | Finally Get Your Book Done
  3. S7 Episode 42: Morgan Murdock | Founder | Unbothered Foods
  4. S7 Episode 41: Justine Froelker | Speaker, Corporate Trainer, & Author
  5. S7 Episode 40: Katie Beaumont & Iggy Perillo | Co-founder | Rad Pop

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Our Podcast Team

Kelly Johnson
🎙 Podcast Host
📍From Milwaukee, WI
📚 University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Kansas
🗣 The term “podcast” is a mashup of iPod and broadcast — it was coined by a journalist in 2004.
Elias Cortez
🎙 Podcast Production
📍From Brooklyn, NY
📚 CUNY Hunter College
🗣 The OBEY skater clothing brand was created by a sticker using a photo of Andre the Giant AND from John Carpenter’s 1988 movie They Live.

Aidan Donaldson
🎙 Business Strategy
📍From Toronto, Canada
📚 Durham College
🗣 The National animal of Scotland is the Unicorn.

Charles Wu
🎙 Event Marketing
📍From Valley Stream, New York
📚 University of Georgia
🗣 Kiwis have more potassium per calorie than bananas.
Lissandra Fuerte
🎙 Event Marketing
📍From Colusa, CA
📚 Oregon State University
🗣 Humans share about 50% of their genes with bananas.

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