Driving Vision Podcast: From Setbacks to Speed—Rally Driver Rhianon Gelsomino on Resilience, Risk & Rising to the Top

This week, we go backstage at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo with VP of Talent Development Mike Van Ryn and special guest Rhianon Gelsomino—world-class Subaru Rally co-driver and partner to motorsport legend Travis Pastrana.

Rhi’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: from growing up in a motorsport family, to overcoming devastating accidents that left her learning to walk again, to carving out her place as one of the best in a male-dominated industry.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll hear how grit, preparation, and passion fuel both rally racing and the culture at Team Zeigler.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Resilience in Action: How Rhi turned broken bones, burns, and setbacks into fuel for an unstoppable career.
• Preparation Under Pressure: Why success in rally—and business—comes down to relentless preparation and multitasking.
• The Power of “Why”: Rhi’s inner drive to compete, inspire, and challenge herself every day.
• Breaking Barriers: Her message to women in male-dominated industries: make no excuses, work hard, and prove you belong.
• Leadership & Giving Back: How Rhi combines her passion for teaching with racing through Aus Rally Pro, training the next generation of drivers.
• Culture & Community: The surprising ways Subaru, Zeigler, and the rally community share values of teamwork, positivity, and giving back.

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Why You Should Listen

Whether you’re chasing your next sales goal, leading a team, or facing down life’s toughest challenges, Rhi’s story will inspire you to set goals, take risks, and push beyond limits.

🎧 Listen now to learn how YOU can drive vision in your own life and career.
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🎙️ Driving Vision Podcast – Conquering Impostor Syndrome with Ariah Daniels & Sheri Teodoro

Show Notes – Episode Title: “You Belong Here”

This week on The Driving Vision Podcast, we dive into one of the most universally felt, rarely discussed challenges in personal and professional growth: Impostor Syndrome.

Joining host Sam D’Arc are two powerful Zeigler leaders—Ariah Daniels and Sheri Teodoro—who led a vulnerable, empowering conversation as part of our Women Leaders at the ZAG series. Their session sparked real talk about self-doubt, confidence, preparation, mentorship, and what it truly means to own your seat at the table.

Whether you’re new in your role, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between—this episode will challenge and inspire you.

🔑 Episode Highlights

• What is Impostor Syndrome? Sherry defines the inner dialogue that can follow even our biggest wins.
• Why we all feel it—and how to beat it: Childhood triggers, past failures, and perfectionism… and the tools to overcome them.
• Preparation vs. Doing Hard Things: Ariah shares why tackling hard challenges—even unprepared—builds confidence and resilience.
• The Power of Relationships: Feedback lands better—and lifts us higher—when it comes from trusted people in your circle.
• Owning Your Strengths: Everyone has natural leadership qualities—learning to lean into them is the key to influence and confidence.
• Sheri’s Jim Craig Journey: From terrified to triumphant—how she turned a moment of intense doubt into a defining breakthrough.
• Culture That Builds Confidence: Zeigler’s commitment to personal development, leadership training, and inclusion gives everyone a chance to grow.
• You Belong Here: Ariah’s open invitation to every woman in the ZAG family: “You have a seat at the table. And we want to hear your voice.”

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🎧 Listen Now

Whether you're driving between rooftops or leading your next team meeting, this episode is a reminder that growth lives just outside your comfort zone.

🔗 Tune in to The Driving Vision Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen

🛠️ Get Involved:

Interested in joining the Women Leaders at the ZAG series? Know someone who should? Reach out to Ariah Daniels or ask any participating team member to get on the invite list for the next session this September.

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