Suits to Saddles:  Traded Law to Build a Purpose-Driven Brand with Ed Chang

Suits to Saddles: Traded Law to Build a Purpose-Driven Brand with Ed Chang

Tri Beginner's Luck is officially back, and we're kicking off the new season with an absolute must-listen: Ed Chang, COO and co-founder of performance gear brand, Varlo!

This conversation is about massive career shifts, unexpected race-day challenges, and the true meaning of community in endurance sports.

Imagine leaving the high-stress world of being a high-powered litigation attorney to lead a start-up sports apparel brand. Ed shares his candid experience and the moment he realized his career needed to align with his passion. How did his early involvement with triathlons and nonprofits directly lead to co-founding Varlo, a brand built on empowering athletes?

Ed's triathlon journey is as real as it gets. He recounts a disappointing DNF in his first sprint race and later battling severe open water swim panic attacks. But he didn't quit. Instead, he developed a radical, on-the-spot technique to regain control in the dark water. What did he have to do to stay calm and keep going? Tune in for this remarkable moment of mental fortitude.

Beyond his personal races, Ed’s mission is about building safe spaces for all athletes. Learn how his work as Board Chair of the Rails to Trails Conservancy transforms old railways into safe, flat surfaces for everyone to train on. Plus, Ed drops some critical, beginner-focused wisdom every triathlete needs.

This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a compelling look at how your passion for sport can define your life's purpose.

Press play and join us, your next breakthrough might just be one listen away.

Let’s Tri this!

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When Lia Belardo moved from New York to Philadelphia in 2009, she could barely run a mile and was navigating endometriosis and PCOS while working a stressful finance job. Today, she has completed seve...

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What were you doing a few weeks after your 18th birthday? For Jaharie Osborne, the answer is… completing a full Ironman!  Dared by friends and fueled by curiosity, Jaharie jumped headfirst—literally—i...

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