Send us a text Do you ever wonder what it takes to leave everything familiar behind to find your true purpose? Join us as Eva Joosen shares her incredible journey of bold transitions and spiritual awakening, detailing how navigating a foreign land and letting go of an old identity led her to profound self-discovery and peace. Meet Eva Joosen, the 21-year-old former soccer player, born and raised in the Netherlands, who shares her story of bold leaps, self-care, and purpose. Eva discusse...

Send us a text Do you ever wonder how to transform the biggest challenges of your past into your greatest strength today? Join us as first-generation college graduate Shawn Ruiz shares the profound lessons he learned from his upbringing, detailing how he utilized fitness, family, and vulnerability to develop an Ironman-level mindset and discover his true purpose. Meet 26-year-old Shawn Ruiz, raised in Philadelphia and currently living in Tampa, Florida, who sits down today to share his journe...

Send us a text Feeling disconnected in a world that never slows down? It's time to pause the rush, look inward, and finally connect with what truly matters. Join us to learn how to slow down, find your center, and truly own your story. Meet the amazing 21 year old Alannah Ferrin- raised in Oklahoma and currently living in Thatcher, Arizona. Alannah has a gift for deep reflection and pairs those thoughts with words in such a way that will surely bring your innermost feelings to life. Fro...

Send us a text How do you find your true self when the roles you've always known... suddenly change? Join us as Sheridan Philippi shares the life-altering moments, mindset shifts, and the power of faith that helped her transform challenges into a resilient new identity. Sheridan Philippi grew up in California, played D1 soccer at UVU, and currently lives in Las Vegas with her beautiful family as a soccer trainer and mother of two. In this episode, Sheridan opens up to us about her journey of ...

Send us a text Meet Max Togisala, the 21-year-old who shares his incredible journey of resilience and self-discovery after a life-changing skiing accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Max discusses his life at 18 years old before the accident, the challenges he faced during recovery, and how he found purpose and strength through faith, connection with family, and a deeper understanding of love. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, the lessons he's learned from advers...

Send us a text Have you ever felt lost in a sea of distraction, from digital noise to expectations of others- longing for truly meaningful connections? That your identity was being squeezed into a narrow label instead of embracing the fullness of who you are? In this episode, I sit down with Cody Steed from Sandy UT, to explore his powerful journey of self-discovery that took him from the "bubble" in Utah, to the beautiful island of the Philippines. Cody opens up about the challenges of formi...

Send us a text Have you ever felt like your entire identity was tied to your performance? That your worth was measured by your achievements on the field, court, at work or even at home? In this episode, we sit down with David Gauss, a 28-year-old strength trainer with a remarkable journey that took him from Germany to the sunny shores of Tampa, Florida. David shares how his life as a competitive athlete in skiing, football, and soccer was turned upside down by a career-ending injury, and the ...

Send us a text Meet the young 25 year old husband, MBA student, former D1 basketball player and member of insurance firm, from Cedar City Utah- Cade Brazier. You may have seen his content on social media as he is well-known for sharing his life's story through simple relatable reels and vlogs. Cade's story is as impactful as it is moving! From an unorthodox journey to play collegiate basketball at the JUCO and D1 levels, to learning what healing looked like after dealing with several physical...

Send us a text Feeling a little lost on your journey of discovering who you are? Have you ever questioned your purpose or how to find joy, especially when life feels like an uphill battle? In this episode, we sit down with 23-year-old Matthew Barocca to discuss how he navigated these same questions on his path from the life of a college student to the demands of an ICU nurse. His story is a powerful reminder that the greatest strength can be found in our struggles, and that the path to purpos...

Send us a text If you've ever felt like you're stepping into a new chapter of your life and trying to find your footing, this episode is for you! Maybe you've moved on from something you've dedicated years to, or you're just looking for a new challenge that truly lights you up. This week's guest, Brandon Busuttil, knows exactly what that's like. He's a former college basketball player who traded experiences on the court for the corporate world and discovered a newfound passion for running. In...

Send us a text Taylor's message connects with any individual who's questioning pieces of their story, wondering about their progress spiritually, or learning how to "re-write the script" and discover their true pursuit of happiness. Meet Taylor Franson Thiel! The D1 basketball player turned poet from American Fork Utah and currently residing with her husband in Virginia. In this episode Taylor shares her unique journey from being a college athlete at Utah State University, to pursuing h...

Send us a text Monet Izumi is our first guest who tunes in from another country. Get ready to dive in with this dear friend of mine from Japan; the 5' 2" basketball influencer with 53k followers who's small in size but big at heart! Monet shares her story of becoming an international student-athlete in the United States and what her journey was like adjusting to a different cultural and belief system. She accounts her experiences building a relationship with God and opens up about some ...

Send us a text Dane Wissenbach is the young-ambitious entrepreneur, videographer, and motivator out of Pocatello Idaho. Coming from a background competing in high school sports, Dane shares his story facing an abrupt halt to his athletic career and how that's shaped who he is today. He explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the importance of sharing one's story. Along his journey, Dane went from an introverted athlete, to finding his voice and sharing it through content creation. Ou...

Send us a text Get ready to meet one of the most down to earth and grounding souls I've had the privilege of getting to know. In this episode Trevor Schoeny, from Virginia comes on and pours his emotional, soul-searching, powerhouse of a story into the Soulful Project Podcast. He shares his journey of self-discovery, identity, and personal growth. Trevor discusses his diverse background, navigating same-sex attraction within the context of his faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ o...

Send us a text Homegrown native to small town, Arizona, Nicole Slade, joins the podcast this week to explore themes of self-discovery, mentorship, spirituality, and the importance of physical movement. The bond we share dates back to 2015 during my freshman year and her senior year of high school. Nicole shares her journey from a small-town athlete to, collegiate soccer player in OK and AZ, and her current business as a private futbol trainer at Evolve Futbol (Chandler, AZ). Nicole disc...

Send us a text Please help me welcome to the podcast, Juliana Vazquez! Jules grew up in Ohio and has lived in many places throughout her former professional soccer career. She currently resides in Kentucky and in today's conversation we explore themes of self-discovery, identity, and mental health. Jules shares her personal journey, including her intense struggles with eating disorders and the impact of her athletic identity while playing soccer at Pittsburg University. Our conversation delve...

Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: (A story is shared of the guest finding a friend who over-dosed in an attempt of suicide.) Meet the host of his own show, "Mann on the Mic" Jeffrey Mann! As our guest on the podcast this week, I dive into a conversation with this fellow podcaster whose vision is to bring more connection to people through the rich stories and experiences of others. Jeffrey had a unique childhood, born in Maryland, raised in Idaho, and lived a total of 7 years of his life in Zimb...

Send us a text Maren Stafford is the mother of 7 boys, 1 girl, and currently head coach of the Mountain View Girls Wrestling team. She grew up living in many places with her father being in the military. Early on, she found an identity in sports as they got her through high school, college, and led her to her husband. From adapting to life in Germany for over a decade as a young mother, having years of experience in high level athletics, and learning resilience from parenting a full household...

Send us a text Join Coach J. Wade and I in this week's episode and take a delve into the life of a versatile youth-athletics coach from the South. Justin Wade grew up in Nashville Tennessee and came from a family filled with exceptionally gifted athletes. While parents, siblings, and cousins succeeded on higher athletic platforms, as the shorter kid in the family, Justin found himself facing the challenge of accepting other "roles he needed to play." His ability to adapt and contribute to var...

Send us a text Nathaniel Pollard Jr is one of 3 kids born and raised in Richmond Virginia. Unlike most Athletes who end up on stages like Nate is now, he didn't lock in to his athletic pursuits until he was a freshman in high school; where he got serious about the game of basketball. Recruited by Eastern Arizona College, then on to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Nate eventually found himself on stages he couldn't have dreamed of; playing Professional Ball in Europe. With that stage...