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Jennifer George on Building Girls Basketball Worldwide, Athlete Identity & Life After Sports
She showed up to a $50,000 boarding school with no shoes — and that moment changed everything.
In this episode of The Giving Game, host Sophie Whitese…
2 months ago
MMA Fighter Justin Wren on Addiction, Recovery & Fighting for Congo's Forgotten Pygmy Tribe
What happens when an MMA fighter stops fighting against people and starts fighting for them?
In this episode of The Giving Game, host Sophie Whitesell…
2 months, 1 week ago
Soccer as a Tool for Social Change: Dr. Hajar Abulfazl's Inspiring Journey
In this episode, Dr. Hajar Abulfazl shares her inspiring journey from Afghanistan to the US, highlighting how soccer empowers refugee and immigrant y…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
From Navy to NASCAR: Jesse Iwuji's Journey of Giving
In this episode, Jesse Iwuji shares his journey from Navy officer to race car driver and philanthropist. We explore his charitable work with veterans…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
From the Field to the Community: Laurence Maroney's Mental Health Mission
Discover the inspiring journey of NFL player and community advocate Laurence Maroney as he shares insights into mental health, the importance of givi…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Hope in the Hardest Moments: Dave Dravecky’s Incredible Journey
What happens when the career you’ve worked your entire life for is taken away in an instant?
In this powerful episode of The Giving Game, former San F…
3 months ago
The Hidden Struggles of Athletes and How to Overcome Them with Ben Zobrist
In this episode, Sophia Whitesell interviews Ben Zobrist about his journey through sports, mental health, and his charity Champion Forward. They expl…
3 months, 1 week ago
Baseball, Badges & Purpose with Matt Stone
Former baseball player, police officer, and Playin Thru host Matt Stone joins The Giving Game for a powerful conversation about mental health, vulner…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Baseball, Badges & Purpose with Matt Stone
Former baseball player, police officer, and Playin Thru host Matt Stone joins The Giving Game for a powerful conversation about mental health, vulne…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Griffin Pinkow - More Than What You See
What happens when your entire future changes overnight?
In this episode of The Giving Game, Griffin Pinkow opens up about vision loss, resilience, ide…
3 months, 3 weeks ago