In this episode of Not So Avg, Kealen Bailey takes us through a career path that’s anything but traditional. Starting as an interior designer and competitive equestrian, evolving into a Muay Thai fighter, and now leading the charge at Rumble Boxing as VP of Training & Development, while also growing PRML as a managing partner.

This episode dives into how Kealen has become a culture architect. Building powerful, people-first environments that blend discipline, fun, and purpose.

🏋️‍♀️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔄 How reinvention shaped her personal and professional journey

🥊 The foundations of Rumble Boxing’s dynamic team culture🌍 Scaling with intention and keeping community at the core

⚡ What it means to lead through connection, energy, and example

💬 Her honest take on persistence, pressure, and personal growth

Whether you're building a team, a brand, or yourself, Kealen's story reminds us that Not So Avg success is rooted in authenticity, adaptability, and showing up with heart.

🎧 Tune in and find out what happens when intensity meets intention.

Show Notes:

Kealen Bailey Instagram - kealanb

Rumble Boxing Instagram - rumbleboxing

https://rumbleboxing.com/PRML Instagram - prml_social

https://www.prmlsocial.com/

In this episode of Not So Avg, Danijel Slisko opens up about what it really looks like to build, fail, and build again. Sharing the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons from founding six companies across multiple industries.

Raised in an entrepreneurial household, Danijel reflects on how his father’s influence shaped his mindset early on, from financial literacy to calculated risk-taking. But this episode goes beyond business. It’s a conversation about resilience, relationships, and following what feels natural.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

💡 The early ventures that sparked Danijel’s entrepreneurial path

📉 Knowing when to let go in business

💬 Why resilience is the real currency of entrepreneurship

🏡 The role family, friendships, and community play in staying grounded

👨‍👧 The values he’s now passing on

Danijel’s journey reminds us that success isn’t a single destination, it’s the compounding result of experience, support, and staying in the game when things get hard.

Show Notes:

Where to find Danijel:

• Personal Site - https://danijelslisko.com/

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danijel-sli%C5%A1ko-1639a61b/

Referenced in this Episode:

The REAL Secret to Success video https://youtu.be/M7dUIXEzPfg

Strategies for Life Success – John Spence’s Workbook https://johnspence.mybigcommerce.com/strategies-for-life-success-workbook-pdf/

🎧 Listen now and get inspired by the long view of what it means to build a Not So Avg life.

In this solo episode of Not So Avg, we get real about something too many of us face but rarely talk about—burnout. Recognized by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon, burnout is no longer just a buzzword. It’s a reality for healthcare workers, tech professionals, creatives, and especially young people navigating high-pressure careers.

Drawing from my own experience in the tech world and beyond, we open up about what burnout looked and felt like —and how it nearly broke everything that was built. More importantly, we shares the six strategies that helped me pull back, reset, and rebuild:

🛑 Set boundaries that protect your energy

😴 Make rest non-negotiable

💪 Return to the basics of physical and mental health

📦 Reframe how you think about productivity

🤝 Strengthen your social circles

🎯 Reconnect with your why

This is not a glorified story of hustle—it’s a real conversation about the cost of ignoring your limits, and how to start doing things differently.

🎧 Listen now if you’ve been running on empty and need a new way forward.