Dr. Shannon O'Grady, CEO of Gnarly Nutrition, breaks down what's really in your supplements — and what most brands don't want you to know. From proprietary blends to NSF certification to the truth about carbs and artificial sweeteners, Shannon brings a PhD scientist's lens to an industry built on hype.

Shannon shares her journey from graduate research and postdoctoral work into the sports nutrition industry, where she helped transform Gnarly into a science-backed, third-party tested brand focused on transparency and athlete trust.

The conversation dives into proprietary blends, supplement marketing myths, NSF certification, and why dosage and data matter more than flashy labels.

Frank and Shannon also explore resilience — from harsh academic feedback to endurance racing to stepping into the CEO role.

Shannon reflects on surrounding herself with experts, learning in real time, and leading with intent rather than ego. Along the way, they tackle controversial topics in nutrition, including carbohydrates, artificial sweeteners, diet culture, and what it really means to be an athlete.

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Leadership often develops long before titles or recognition follow. In this episode of Know Your Ship, host Frank Dolce speaks with Jim Herrmann about the quiet lessons, influential coaches, and defining moments that shaped his path from rural Wisconsin to Division I football and beyond.

Jim shares candid stories from his playing days and the leaders who left a lasting impression on him, including coaches who led with trust, discipline, and calm authority rather than volume. The conversation explores self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and how learning fundamentals — on the field and off — can change the trajectory of a career once someone realizes they belong.

Frank and Jim also discuss leadership beyond sports, including how those early lessons now influence Jim’s work in private equity, team building, and relationship-driven business. From recognizing potential to empowering others, Jim reflects on why sustainable success is built on consistency, character, and alignment over time.

This episode is for anyone interested in leadership, personal growth, and how the right people — at the right moments — can change everything.

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In this episode of Know Your Ship, host Frank Dolce is joined by Ricky “Smaqs” Zazueta for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about addiction, incarceration, identity, and what it truly takes to transform your life. Ricky shares his journey from gang life and substance abuse to sobriety, leadership, and service — offering hard-earned insight into personal responsibility, resilience, and growth.

Ricky opens up about the moment he realized his prison sentence wasn’t defined by his charge, but by addiction, and how a single decision to say no became the catalyst for lasting change. The conversation explores identity, accountability, and the discipline required to rebuild your mind, body, and purpose, even in the most restrictive environments.

Frank and Ricky also discuss leadership, community, and the responsibility that comes with personal transformation. From serving others through reentry work to mentoring those still navigating addiction and incarceration, Ricky reflects on why growth doesn’t stop at survival — and why true impact comes from lifting others as you rise.

This episode is for anyone seeking perspective on resilience, recovery, and what it means to become the highest version of yourself — no matter where you’re starting from.

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Listen to Ricky’s podcast Caged No More: https://www.instagram.com/caged.no.more.pod/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cagednomorepodcast/playlists?app=desktop&view=1&sort=dd&shelf_id=5

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