Launched in early 2019, Champion's Mojo was one of the first podcasts dedicated to swimming, and it continues to make waves in its sixth year. With nearly 300 episodes and 8 prestigious podcasting awards, the show has featured over 50 Olympic swimmers and coaches, more than 100 Masters swimming athletes and coaches, as well as bestselling authors and thought leaders in peak performance and personal excellence—both in and out of the pool. Whether you swim for fitness, competition, or wellness, Champion's Mojo is here to inspire and encourage adults to dive into their best selves.
A Note from Kelly
As we move into 2025, Champion's Mojo begins a new chapter. After over five amazing years and 265 episodes together, my co-host, best friend, and sister-in-law, Maria Parker, is stepping away from the show to focus on running her incredibly successful bike company, Cruzbike. Maria’s insight, humor, and heart have been an integral part of this podcast, and I will miss sharing the mic with her more than words can express. While she may pop in occasionally as a guest host, her regular presence will be deeply missed.
As Champion's Mojo moves forward, I’m excited to continue inspiring and empowering our listeners, carrying the legacy Maria and I built together. Thank you for being part of this journey as we move forward—it’s truly been a team effort, and I’m grateful for all of you!--Kelly
ABOUT HOST: Kelly Palace is a former Division 1 Head Swim Coach, US Olympic Trials Swimmer, NCAA D1 All-American, US Masters National and World Record holder in Swimming. She is a certified ASCA Level 4 Coach and US Masters Level 2 Coach. Kelly is passionate about peak performance, excellence, mindset and leadership. She is a breast cancer survivor, author of the Amazon best-selling book Take Your Mark, LEAD! with the forward of the book written by 5X Olympic Coach Bob Bowman. Kelly is also a certified health and executive coach. In 2021 she had 4 FINA World #1 Rankings and 8 USMS #1 National Rankings in Masters swimming. She is founder and producer of Champion’s Mojo.
FORMER CO-HOST: Maria Parker is a multiple world record setter in endurance cycling and the winner of the world’s toughest bike race, Race Across America (RAAM) in 2013. Maria has qualified for and completed the Boston Marathon, several other marathons and triathlons. Maria is the CEO of CruzBike. Her new book (Spring 2023), Do Tough which chronicles her RAAM race and the loss of her sister to brain cancer is endorsed by Seth Godin. Maria is a certified life and health coach. She is a triathlete and new masters swimmer, competing in the 2022 US Masters 2-mile open water swim National Championships in Lake Placid and having "a blast" while learning to become a masters swimmer.