The Motovation Podcast
Welcome to The Motovation Podcast, where motorcycles serve as the ultimate metaphor for navigating life’s twists and turns. Whether you're revving up for a fresh start, leaning into challenges, or embracing the open road of self-discovery, this podcast fuels your journey with personal growth, resilience, and real-life inspiration.
Why Listen?
Join hosts Krissy Vann and Laurie Joy as they explore powerful stories of women who ride through life with courage, grit, and determination. But this podcast isn’t just about motorcycles—it’s about building community, embracing transformation, and unlocking your full potential. Expect deep conversations, heartfelt laughter, and the kind of ‘aha’ moments that will inspire you to chase your dreams fearlessly.
Meet Your Hosts:
🎙️ Krissy Vann – A seasoned broadcaster (The Weather Network, CBC, CTV News) and passionate storyteller, Krissy traded in TV studios for life on two wheels. She now blends her love for adventure with insightful interviews that empower listeners. By day, she navigates the corporate fitness world; by night, she shares transformative stories from the motorcycling community and beyond.
🎙️ Laurie Joy – Known as Vancouver’s "child whisperer", Laurie is an expert in neuroscience and human behavior. She brings humor, wisdom, and real-life guidance to help listeners navigate the challenges of adulthood. Her storytelling makes personal growth both relatable and entertaining.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Inspiring stories of resilience & reinvention
✅ Actionable life lessons & personal growth strategies
✅ Empowering conversations on self-discovery, mindset, and motivation
✅ A welcoming community that fuels your passion for adventure & self-improvement
Subscribe to The Motovation Podcast and join a growing movement of bold, adventurous, and resilient individualsembracing life’s ride—wherever it may take them.
Hit subscribe now and fuel your journey! #fulltanksfullthrottle
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
From Bike Life to Burnout: When Passion Becomes Pressure with Yuki
Have you ever loved something so much that it started to consume you? In this episode of The Motovation Podcast, Yuki shares her journey from discovering motorcycles at Trev Deeley a de…
Off Road Edition 70 ft. Richelle of True Grit Moto
In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast, we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg, founder of True Grit Moto—a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known f…
Gone Riding: Your Summer Playlist Starts Here
The Motovation Podcast is officially on summer break—but the ride isn’t over. With over 14,000 downloads and counting, we want to thank you for being part of our growing community.
While…
From Passenger to Pilot: The Midlife Shift of Supporting Aging Parents
Throttle back and tune in as The Motovation Podcast tackles one of life’s trickiest corners—caring for aging parents—through the eyes of adults in their late thirties and forties who st…
Off Road Edition 69 ft. Richelle of True Grit Moto
In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast, we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg, founder of True Grit Moto—a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known f…
From Race Tracks to Reinvention: Jessica Soodeen on Grief, Identity, and Finding the Road Back to Herself
On this episode of The Motovation Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Soodeen—a woman whose life journey spans race engineering, global corporate leadership, and some of the deepest perso…
How to Adult in 2025: Letting Go of Made-Up Rules and Shifting Gears on Your Own Timeline
In 2025, “How to adult” is one of the most searched phrases on Google—and the questions people are asking reveal something deeper than just forgotten laundry tips. From “Is it normal to…
When the Road Changes: Navigating Friendship, Growth, and New Directions
Some people enter your life like a spark. Unexpected. Magnetic. They show up just when you didn’t know you needed them, and suddenly your world shifts. Through motorcycles and shared mi…
Off Road Edition 68 ft. Richelle of True Grit Moto
In this off-road edition of The Motovation Podcast, we’re joined by Richelle Trelenberg, founder of True Grit Moto—a mobile motorcycle mechanic service based in British Columbia known f…
Lean In & Let Go | Building Trust on the Ride of Life
When you're on a motorcycle, the key to turning isn’t yanking the handlebars—it’s leaning in and trusting the machine beneath you. The same applies to life.
In this episode of The Motova…
Off Road 67 ft. Richelle From True Grit Moto
In this no-holds-barred episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann hit the throttle on spontaneity with special guest Richelle Trelenberg from True Gri…
Full Throttle to Freedom: Christina Lambert’s Escape from the ATI Cult and Arranged Marriage
What happens when the road you're told to follow no longer feels like your own? Christina Lambert grew up in the ATI (Advanced Training Institute) cult, where strict fundamentalist teac…
Running on Fumes? What To Do When You're Running on Empty and How To Refuel
Feeling drained, unfocused, and running on fumes? You’re not alone. Exhaustion can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health, making even the simplest tasks feel impossible…
Off Road Edition 66 Ft. Richelle of True Grit Moto
In this no-holds-barred episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts Laurie Joy Kingwell and Krissy Vann hit the throttle on spontaneity with special guest Richelle Trelenberg from True Gri…
Tuning Up Your Financial Wellness: Break Free from Limiting Beliefs with Sarah Penfold
Life’s financial journey can feel a lot like riding a motorcycle—your mindset is the engine that drives you forward. If it’s bogged down with fear and scarcity, you’ll struggle to pick …
Rebuild, Recharge, Refocus: Your Guide to Thriving in 2025
After an unexpected year of detours, we’re roaring into 2025 with renewed energy and hard-earned wisdom. For one of us, 2024 brought the end of a 20-year relationship—a journey through …
Off Road 65: Full Throttle Into 2025 ft. Richelle of True Grit Moto
Vancouver based Motorcyclists Laurie Joy Kingwell, Krissy Vann, and Richelle Trelenberg are taking you Off-Road.
In this high-spirited podcast episode of the Motovation Podcast, hosts La…
Keeping the Wheels Aligned: Accountability and Communication in Collaboration
Just like riding in tandem, it’s all about staying in sync to avoid a crash. When working with a partner or team, it's inevitable that someone will drop the ball at some point. But what…
Revving Together: Navigating the Bumps of Collaboration
In this mini update, your hosts dive into the challenges of collaboration. When riders aren't in sync, bumps in the road can lead to frustration. We discuss the importance of hitting th…
Self-Preservation: Setting Boundaries to Steer Clear of Burnout
In this episode of The Motovation Podcast, we explore the art of self-preservation and the crucial role boundaries play in keeping burnout at bay.
Life can sometimes feel like an endles…