In this powerful episode of The DaliTalks Podcast, Dāli sits down with returning guest Kenneth Scott, former Division I athlete, NFL/CFL pro, educator, university instructor, speaker, social entrepreneur, and creator of the groundbreaking Social Health Brand Program.

Kenneth opens up about his non-linear career path, from dreaming of the NBA to becoming a nationally ranked football star, earning opportunities with the Los Angeles Rams and the CFL, and then pivoting into social work, corporate sales, authorship, university teaching, and youth empowerment.

This conversation is a masterclass in identity-rooted purpose, social capital, and how young people can build a fulfilling career by aligning what they love, what they’re good at, what they can get paid for, and what the world needs.

• How injuries, transitions, and “cut moments” taught Kenneth resilience and reinvention

• Why public speaking became his most valuable skill

• How Ikigai helps students map their purpose and choose careers intentionally

• Why versatility matters more than ever in sports, business, and life

• How Kenneth’s Social Health Brand Program empowers students, athletes, and professionals

• The truth about corporate sales and how it unlocked new opportunities

• How lived experience can matter just as much as formal degrees

• The role music played in Kenneth’s emotional development and storytelling

• How he turned his hobby into halftime stadium performances, royalties, and brand partnerships

• And why relationships,not credentials opened the door for him to teach at Rice University

Kenneth’s journey is a reminder that your path is allowed to evolve, experience is powerful, and purpose is something you build, not something that magically appears.

Instagram: @kscott_2

Website: https://www.kennethscott.me • Music + Books: Available on his website • Check out his track “Manifest,” featured in today’s episode!

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