“Success demands singleness of purpose.”
What’s Your Y?
Purpose is the most powerful motivator in life. It’s what gets you out of bed at 5am to lift weights before school or work. Every athlete has a unique sense of purpose and a compelling personal story behind it.
The YOLKED® “What’s Your Y” series brings those inspirational stories to light, as we share a behind-the-scenes look at what drives members of Team YOLKED to reach new heights in their personal and professional journeys.
Subscribe and get involved with our blog articles, videos, social posts and interviews with Team YOLKED® athletes all answering that one question, “What’s Your Y?”
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"Mold your body through your own hard work and dedication." Jasen Ono, Bodybuilder
What's Your "Y" Interview with Jasen Ono, Bodybuilder My name is Jasen Ono. My last name in Hawaiian means “Delicious” haha ;) I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las...
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"I'm incredibly proud of what I've been able to accomplish and the impact I've been able to make." ~Hanna Joy
What's Your "Y" Interview with Hanna Joy, Bodybuilder Give us a brief background of how your fitness journey has evolved? My name is Hanna Joy and I'm from the beautiful...
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"Fitness is a journey, a lifelong journey!" ~Reese Cates
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Beating a World Record in the Bench Press at 66
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"Trust the process and you can succeed, becoming the best while doing it." ~Jarrod Cande
What's Your "Y" Interview with Jarrod Cande, Pitcher, Colorado Rockies Organization My name is Jarrod Cande and I am a pitcher in the Colorado Rockies Organization. I attended Florida Southern college,...
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"With proper preparation, I don't need to rely on luck for promotions, PR's or recognition." ~Austin Barrette
What's Your "Y" Interview with Austin Barrette, former Division 1 Football- Virginia Military Institute. Outside Linebacker. Currently an infantry officer in the Army as well as a professional surfboard shaper in San...
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