In this emotionally rich episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes is joined by Timia Porter, also known as Thee Carbon Queen — a community builder, entrepreneur, and criterium racer who is redefining what it means to lead with purpose in the world of cycling.

From serving in the U.S. Air Force to founding Turquoise + Salt, to racing in elite crit circuits, Timia’s journey weaves together identity, healing, entrepreneurship, and representation. Through candid storytelling, she reveals how cycling became more than a sport — a vehicle for reclaiming her body, navigating ADHD, confronting trauma, and building space for others who have long been made to feel invisible.

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🎙️ In this conversation, we unpack:

• How trauma, ADHD, and cycling intersected to reshape Timia’s life

• Her journey from military service to becoming Thee Carbon Queen

• The healing power of creating what she never saw growing up

• What it means to race not to compete — but to reclaim

• Her mission to create visibility for Black women in cycling

• Entrepreneurship lessons from wellness to cycling apparel

• How energy, community, and representation drive everything she does

Whether you're a cyclist, builder, leader, or just searching for healing — this episode will move you.

🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. We are the global voice of changemakers, blending leadership, innovation, and human transformation — all powered by the bike.

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