In this episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem Bior and Kirron Byrne sit down with Briide Kennedy-Hopoate, a professional basketball player who’s taken her game to over 10 countries worldwide 🌍🏀 — from Europe to Asia to Oceania.

Briide opens up about the reality of being a global athlete, navigating new cultures, and finding purpose in every challenge. But this episode isn’t just about basketball — it’s about life, love, and self-discovery in a world that’s constantly changing.

👉 For new listeners: The Searchers Podcast is where athletes, creators, and thinkers come to share their stories — exploring truth, love, growth, and purpose. Whether you’re chasing your dream, reinventing yourself, or just love hearing real conversations, welcome to The Search.

From the mental toughness it takes to play overseas to her unfiltered takes on modern dating, this conversation is as fun as it is honest. It’s the perfect episode to reflect, laugh, and learn about life’s game — both on and off the court.

💬 Timestamps

00:51 – 9:53 | Getting to know Briide: the journey through 10+ countries
10:26 | How many real friends does Briide actually have?
14:22 | The art of breaking out of Briide’s “friend zone” 😅
18:45 | Why we do The Searchers Podcast — the deeper mission behind it all
23:53 | “Pop the Balloon Show” — where the chaos begins 🎈
30:55 | Recognizing and letting go of toxic people
36:40 | Final reflections: what travel, sport, and love have taught Briide

💡 Key Takeaways

• Life overseas teaches you more than basketball — it builds perspective and resilience.

• Friendships change when you’re constantly evolving — and that’s okay.

• Love and self-awareness go hand in hand in the modern era.