EPISODE NOTES

• Brent and Kyle Pease are co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, based in Atlanta, GA
• Kyle has cerebral palsy and competes in full Ironman triathlons alongside his brother Brent
• In an Ironman, Brent pulls Kyle through a 2.4-mile swim in a boat tied to his waist, pedals a three-wheeled bike with Kyle seated in front for 112 miles, and pushes Kyle in a chair for a 26.2-mile run
• They have completed 6 full Ironman events together
• The Kyle Pease Foundation helped 170 families find finish lines last year
• The brothers published a book in 2019 titled "Beyond the Finish"
• They are active public speakers with engagements in Richmond, Phoenix, Cincinnati (Council on Aging), and have spoken in Maui
• Host Ken Baden shares his own story of personal struggle, including addiction and recovery, connecting it to the episode's broader themes of resilience
• Brent's turning point included spending his last dollars on a bicycle
• Kyle's vision for the next 5 years: continuing to open doors for people with disabilities to reach their full potential
• Brent's 5-year vision: scale the Foundation to support 300+ families and help people see what's possible beyond the finish line
• Closing quote from Brent: "Inspire your own change through movement. Motivation follows action."

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome & Introductions

01:50 — Who Are Brent & Kyle Pease? The Story of the Kyle Pease Foundation

03:00 — Building a Nonprofit from the Kitchen Table

03:55 — What It's Really Like to Do an Ironman with Cerebral Palsy

05:30 — The First Ironman: Losing the Wheelchair & a Moment That Said It All

06:20 — Will There Be Another Ironman? The Door Is Cracked Open

07:00 — Ken Opens Up: Recovery, Addiction, and Finding Redemption Through Movement

10:50 — The Mental Battle Inside an Ironman — How Kyle Keeps Brent Going

13:30 — The Business of Endurance: Parallels Between Racing and Entrepreneurship

14:40 — Kyle Explains Why He Chose Ironman — No Wheelchair Division, Just the Race

15:50 — Breaking Down the Ironman: What Brent Actually Does for 15 Hours

17:10 — The Brother Bond and Shared Sacrifice

17:45 — The Book: "Beyond the Finish" and How It Came to Be

21:30 — Their Public Speaking Work and What Audiences Can Expect

23:00 — Upcoming Events: Richmond, Phoenix, Cincinnati, and Beyond

24:35 — Where Will They Be in 5 Years?

25:30 — The Foundation's Impact: 170 Families and What Comes Next

26:50 — Where to Find the Kyle Pease Foundation

27:00 — Final Wisdom: "Motivation Follows Action"