Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose.

In this episode, Carnela sits down with Deji Olajide — former NCAA athlete turned coach, speaker, and sports chaplain — for a powerful conversation on purpose beyond performance. Walking in Purpose — From NCAA Champion to Author, Speaker, Coach & Chaplain w/ Deji Olajide… What does it look like when talent, discipline, and calling align?

Deji holds a B.A. in Sports Ministry and a Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University and is a certified coach through Jon DeCuir’s Session 5 Institute. As a former student-athlete, he won CIF and state championships at Corona Centennial High School and went on to secure two NCAA Division II national championships during his collegiate career.

Today, he serves as a sports chaplain for La Salle High School and Chaffey College and as a youth minister at Victory Bible Church, mentoring and developing student-athletes on and off the field. His impact extends nationally and internationally — from Los Angeles and Texas to Canada, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia.

This conversation is for athletes, parents, leaders, and anyone discerning their next season.

Purpose is not accidental. It is cultivated.

Check out Deji @ Www.dejiolajide.com