Emily Gibbens is former D1 tennis player turned Holistic Performance Coach. On this episode, she shares the untold story behind her athletic journey from the moment things fell apart to how that breakdown sparked a powerful transformation.

We dive into embodiment, identity shifts, and why bold, aligned choices paired with deep self-trust are the ultimate competitive edge. Now based in Bali, Emily helps athletes stop outsourcing their performance and start owning their game.

Through her 12-week Aligned Athlete program, she teaches high performers how to bridge the invisible gap between talent and consistent execution by working with their bodies - not against them - and cultivating intuition to unlock flow, focus, and sustainable success on and off the court.

Shownotes:

• Connect with Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilygibbens/

Spiritual practices that are changing my life, and my first day in a new town.

For more Dare to Dream content find us on:

Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠

Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠

Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠

If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Sodie Orr is an incredibly talented musician who left college to pursue a career in music. His journey has been one of highs, lows, success, failures, and lessons ever since.

In addition to his songwriting, Sodie plays in a family band with his stepdad, Wayne Johnson, dubbed The Swingin Johnsons. They play all over North County, San Diego, and over the 10+ years of performing, have found that sometimes, success can be found in the most unexpected places.

Expect to learn:

• How Sodie was signed to Atlantic Records at age 19
• What he learned from being Too Short's intern
• Why he thinks he'd be dead if he became famous
• How he is finding purpose again

We also talk a lot about therapy, doing hard things, and how we both unintentionally manifested rock bottom moments for ourselves.

Shownotes:

https://www.instagram.com/swinginjohnsons/

https://www.instagram.com/sodieboyy/

Are we here to achieve things in our lives, or are we here to simply enjoy our lives? 

Push ourselves to meet our goals, or chill more and just let life happen? 

And when we push too hard, striving to reach our dreams or get the job or get in perfect shape, how do we navigate that inevitable stage of burnout? 

These are the questions that keep Gregory and Vincent up at night. 

Luckily, they got together for another episode of DTD to hash it out, hoping that what they discover can help you both strive for what you want in life, while ALSO enjoying the journey. 

Maybe that’s the answer? Some combination of the two? Bobbing and weaving. Yin and yang. Appreciating the path—having a path—and moving forth upon it with everything you got. 

For more Dare to Dream content find us on:

Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠

Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠

Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠

If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Quentin Williams (aka Q) is a mental performance coach & facilitator for men & athletes. His mission is helping high performers build confidence & embody healthy masculinity by training in the often misunderstood science of Emotional Intelligence.

Q has trained over 1,000 business leaders and pro, olympic, & collegiate athletes, helping them clarify & activate their unique purpose and build confidence that transcends their title & uniform.

Q has partnered with the likes of Yale Football, Pro Football Hall of Fame, & Concussion Legacy Foundation. As the Founder & Head Coach of World Class, Q’s work frames a unique intersection of Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Masculinity, and Athlete Identity.

Q was a Gator Bowl Champion at Northwestern University, holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration, has spoken on countless podcasts, leads international men’s groups, and resides in sunny San Diego, California.

In today's episode, expect to learn:

• About the moment when most men become men
• Why your judgment of others is hurting yourself
• How to deeply connect with other men
• How Q healed himself from physical ailments by confronting his ego

And so much more.

This was such a fun  and insightful conversation and Q really impressed me by showing up with a level of vulnerability and courage that's not super common to see when the camera's are rolling. Tune in to learn a ton about men's work, masculinity, and how your ego might be getting in your way.

Shownotes:

Connect with Q on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qwilliams__/

Connect with Q on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/q-williams3/

Q's website: https://www.q-williams.com/

Learn more about The Mankind Project

This solo episode explores the question: are you are truly enjoying the experience, the journey, of being alive?

What else matters besides that?

It makes no difference whether the experience you’re in right now is positive or negative—are you embracing it? 

Drawing inspiration from Michael Singer's teachings, Vinny emphasizes the importance of surrendering to life’s flow to find meaning in both the highs and lows of human experience. 

Vinny reflects on his personal struggles, including chronic pain and the pursuit of a writing career, while encouraging listeners to cherish every moment, because we won’t be here for long.

We got one shot at this, one life. 

What’s the point if you’re not enjoying it? 

For more Dare to Dream content find us on:

Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠

Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠

Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠

If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Ryan Cousins is a current client of mine who has spent the last 10 years as a high-achiever crushing it in tech sales. He came to me saying that life was going great.

He was financially successful, he had a great relationship with his wife, and he enjoyed the work he was doing . But that deep down he felt like something was missing.

He knew he was capable of more and wanted to bring more purpose, fulfillment, and aliveness into his life. This episode is a deep dive into what working together has been like, all the lessons and insights Ryan has learned along the way, and a preview of where he is headed now that he feels fully alive and aligned.

Expect to learn:

• What the lonely chapter is and how to navigate it
• Why Ryan is intentionally creating more friction in his life
• Why you are thinking about self-discipline wrong
• How to shift your energy from negative to positive immediately.

Ryan is one of my favorite people to spend time with because of his energy and enthusiasm and you guys are going to love this episode.

Shownotes:

• Connect with Ryan on Linkedin

Vinny here. I’m gearing up to write my first fiction novel, based on my experience living in Japan. It’s daunting to write fiction when there’s already so much good stuff out there. 

So why do it?

Because if you’re a dreamer, there’s no alternative. 

The point of writing a book isn’t to be better than other books; I’m not trying to be the next Hemingway, or Kerouac, or Murakami.

The point to me is honestly not even to make money, although that’s an intended byproduct of writing something real and unique.

I’m writing these books — even fiction — to figure out who the hell I am and what I’m capable of. Taking on a worthy challenge is what human beings are built for. It’s what we crave, and it’s what many of us are missing.

To continually grapple with a creative challenge is a life well lived.

For more Dare to Dream content find us on:

Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠

Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠

Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠

If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Scotty Scheller is a full-time content creator and brand strategist. With over 7 years of experience in the digital space, he’s worked with 100+ brands and helped generate over $10 million per year in revenue through UGC (user-generated content) and social-first marketing strategies.

Scotty specializes in helping creators turn their passion into a full-time career and guiding brands to create scroll-stopping content that converts. You name a brand, he's probably worked with them in one way or another.

He’s built a powerful personal brand that bridges authenticity and impact and as this episode will show you, he's a living example of what is possible when you have the courage to follow your dreams.

Expect to learn:

• How to build bullet-proof self-confidence
• How Scotty healed himself when the medical system failed him
• Why Scotty's entire life is now on camera
• How to baby step your way to success in any endeavor

And much more.

This conversation was so much fun and I absolutely love Scotty's outlook on life. We hope it brings a little playful confidence into your life so you can start leaning into taking life a little less seriously.

Shownotes

Follow Scotty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottyscheller/

For more Dare to Dream content find us on: Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠ Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠ If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/Vinny's book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp For Vincent's writing, travel photography, and more, check out:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://vincentvanpatten.com/⁠⁠

After committing to something for years, months, even weeks, you start to feel the burnout. You aren’t seeing the return that you expected, and it feels just plain hard.

Don’t quit. 

This is the valley of despair, a necessary chapter of any journey worth taking. It’s when things don’t make sense. You don’t feel inspired like you did in the beginning. And you just don’t see the point of sticking it out. 

It’s also the point that most people give up. 

Are you most people? Do you have the perseverance to continue when you don’t see the finish line? To pursue something that matters to you when you aren’t getting feedback? Will you care even if nobody else does?

You don’t have to be perfect, or the best with whatever it is your doing. Perhaps the criteria for success is simply to not quit. 

There’s always a reason to give up. 

We feel it here, too.

Well, this podcast is your reason to keep going. You will emerge from this valley one day, having done something truly worthwhile. 

Shownotes: 

Greg’s TEDx Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezygvBTXeeQ

For more Dare to Dream content find us on:

Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠

Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/

⁠⁠Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp

Join Vincent’s Newsletter - Vinny's Field Notes:⁠ https://vincentvanpatten.substack.com/⁠

Join Gregory’s Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠

If you’re feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠