Belonging often takes shape through motion, through the steady rhythm of people working, racing, and growing together. In this episode, Emily Paulsen speaks with Kyle and Brent Pease, the brother team behind the Kyle Pease Foundation and the faces of one of the most inspiring stories in endurance sports. Together, they’ve completed more than 100 races, including the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, while building a movement that continues to expand access, visibility, and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Kyle, who was born with cerebral palsy, and Brent, a lifelong athlete and coach, share how their partnership has evolved over time, from training for races to training communities in the practice of inclusion. They talk about attention, teamwork, and the small, repeatable actions that turn connection into culture on the racecourse and far beyond it.
Their conversation explores endurance, leadership, and the quiet power of showing up for one another, offering a window into what happens when curiosity and care set the pace.
Key Takeaways
Inclusion in motion: Belonging grows through shared effort, awareness, and the willingness to move together toward a common goal.
The details that matter: Inclusion begins in planning, preparation, and the small adjustments that make participation possible for everyone.
Partnership as practice: Trust and presence build the foundation for meaningful collaboration—one conversation, one mile, one moment at a time.
Leadership through listening: Staying curious and open allows leaders to respond to real needs, not assumptions.
The endurance of care: Inclusion requires persistence, patience, and a commitment to keep showing up long after the spotlight fades.
Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are. She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way.
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Kyle and Brent Pease are brothers, athletes, and co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through sports, education, and community. Known for making history as the first push-assist duo to complete the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, they continue to inspire athletes and advocates through their message of inclusion, endurance, and shared humanity.
Connect with the Pease Brothers:Website: www.kylepeasefoundation.org