Welcome to the first episode of our PAC Perspective Anchors series on PAC Talk, hosted by Pieter Vodden and Emylee Covell. This episode breaks down the first core anchor that defines the culture at Pharos Athletic Club: "Show Up to Build Others."

From pandemic parking-lot workouts to creating an unshakable tribe of support, Piet and Emylee unpack what it means to lead by example, cultivate community, and build a gym culture rooted in effort, accountability, and human connection.

Whether you're a coach, gym member, or just someone seeking more meaning from your fitness experience, this episode dives into the values that drive sustainable transformation—and why showing up for others is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself.

Check out the Pillars series on our website

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What does it really mean to be resilient—not when things are easy, but when life is actively falling apart? In this powerful episode of Pac Talk, Piet Vodden and Emylee Cavell get honest about the emotional, financial, and physical weight of building something meaningful from scratch. From personal struggles and $2 million in debt to opening four gym locations without big corporate backing, this is the behind-the-scenes story of grit, growth, and grit again.

Together, they break down the three pillars that keep them in the game:

1. Build your environment
2. Do hard things
3. Live out your purpose—with pleasure

This episode is not a highlight reel. It's a real-life playbook for staying strong when everything around you says give up. If you're building something, parenting through chaos, or simply trying to survive the day—this one’s for you.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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How do you stay healthy, grounded, and strong when summer throws your routine off track?

In this episode of PAC Talk, Pieter Vodden and Emylee Cavell share their real-world travel tips—from road tripping with kids to staying fit without a gym. They reveal how they personally navigate vacation workouts, nutrition on the go, and family time without letting it all fall apart.

Plus, they introduce the PAC Travel Guide—a free resource packed with at-home workouts, mobility videos, nutrition strategies, and mindset tips to help you survive (and even thrive) through your strong summer.

Whether you're camping in the mountains, chilling at the beach, sweating in the desert, or bouncing around SoCal, this episode gives you the tools to stay consistent—even when life’s a little wild.

Grab the PAC Travel Guide Here

And remember: just because it’s summer doesn’t mean your progress has to melt.

Enjoy, listen, share, and comment. Thanks, and see you in the gym!

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.