Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth

‘We only exist to have impact.’ ~ John Heymann, CEO of One World Play Project

We all know that the power of play is real and we can easily understand that playing with a ball can put a smile on someone’s face, start a conversation and create a memory. But how can we use ‘play’ to do more?

The answer is simple: follow the path blazed by One World Play Project. Their CEO, John Heymann joined the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth to share how this small concept became a global movement

Their mission: to bring the power of play to youth and adults around the world, as they believe that play is a fundamental human need. John spoke with Yogi, who has recently joined One World Play Project as a Storytelling Ambassador, and discussed the ‘why’ behind this brand.

This conversation will light you up as this simple ball can be found on soccer fields, parks and city streets in over 185 countries as 2.2 million balls have been given away, impacting an estimated 60 million people. Furthermore, One World Play Project is impacting displaced people around the globe, specifically in refugee communities in Syria, Greece, Italy, and the USA. John shares how this simple ball allows the refugee community and local community to find a common ground, known as play.

John’s story is fascinating, as he has worked with various companies and at 42 years old chose to join the Peace Core. He will move you to do the obvious, play.

Join the One World Play Project movement and get a 20% discount on a ball by using the code YOGI at https://www.oneworldplayproject.com.

Follow One World Play Project on Social Media @OneWorldPlayPRJ.

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Jared Blank is on the verge of running the World Marathon Challenge, which consists of 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days! We caught up with Jared before he left the USA for South Africa to begin the seven races. This quick podcast will blow your mind as we dive into the reality of his race, as Jared shares what he is about to attempt and what he has already accomplished.

His journey of 183 miles in 168 hours is as follows:

- Novo, Antarctica 

- Cape Town, South Africa

- Perth, Australia

- Dubai, Asia

- Lisbon, Portugal

- Cartagena, Columbia

- Miami, Florida

Follow him on all Social Media @InMotional_Run on Twitter, @InMotional on Instagram or visit his website, https://www.inmotional.run.

Follow the World Marathon Challenge at: http://worldmarathonchallenge.com as Jared runs to bring awareness to the dyslexia community.

For Jared's full story visit the #LifeWithoutLimits podcast as Jared kicked off Season 3.

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‘How do you want to live your life for the next 25 years Rob Ryan?’ ~ what Storyteller/CEO Rob Ryan asked himself every day for 8 weeks.

Imagine leaving your life behind to chase your dream of impacting the planet? Imagine documenting that journey? Imagine a single tweet changing your life? Meet Rob Ryan, storyteller and entrepreneur.

After a walk along the Pacific Ocean in 2015 Rob evaluated his journey and accepted that he was a storyteller. Since then, he has used social media to share a story every day, 754 of them at the time of this podcast to be exact.

From Santiago, Chile he and LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS host Yogi Roth dive into this Storyteller and CEO's path.

At 29 years old Rob started his first company, 4 companies later he finds himself in Santiago, Chile starting another.

His company, GrowthHax is building and delivering mentorship programs for universities, corporations, government programs and more as they teach entrepreneurs the skills necessary for success by combining storytelling and technology to build mentorship.

You’ll be taken inside a friendship & inspired to seek the best version of yourself.

Be sure to follow Rob’s continuous story on Instagram @iAmRobRyan

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‘From brokenness to finding joy’ ~ Courtney Cole on her acclaimed new documentary series, THE ROCKUMENTARY.

Imagine having a dream that very few believe in? Imagine sharing that journey with millions? Meet Courtney Cole.

Songwriter, singer, actress and filmmaker Courtney Cole joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and shares her journey.

Growing up outside of New Orleans, Courtney fell in love with performance at 5 years old when she stood on stage at a church talent show. From that moment performing ‘I Got You Babe’ she was hooked.

Fast forward and Courtney has opened for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and others, as well as performing at Stagecoach while living in Nashville. As her career was finding its peak she hit a roadblock and felt a need for change.

She chose to move to Los Angeles and captured her journey in the acclaimed documentary series, THE ROCKUMENTARY. This vulnerable and brave film is written and edited by Courtney and has inspired millions around the globe to chase their dreams and as Courtney says, ‘follow your peace.’

For anyone who is seeking to live their most authentic life this conversation is a must listen.

For all information on Courtney visit http://courtneycolemusic.com or on social media @TheCourtneyCole and to watch all episodes of THE ROCKUMENTARY visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLk-rkYJZ7k&t=5s as episode 6 just released.



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‘Your life plan sounds like the opposite of every game plan I’ve ever heard you formulate.’ ~ Told to Brian Hamilton by Tony Franklin, college coach.

There are 132 college football offensive line coaches—Brian Hamilton is one of them. He joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and takes you inside the journey of college football coaches that we rarely hear.

Amid the flurry of college coaching changes we often hear about the multimillion-dollar contracts and multimillion-dollar buyouts. Brian Hamilton does not fit into either of those categories. Rather, he lives in the middle.

An offensive line coach at Murray State in Kentucky (population 19,000), Brian had been a head coach in major high school football over a decade and the opportunity to be a coach at Cal at 40 years old was offered. He took a leap of faith and is currently the offensive line coach at Murray State and changing that culture.

He shares his unique journey, how he teaches Millennials and what it’s like to seek your life’s purpose in an extremely competitive culture.

Follow Brian Hamilton on twitter @OLCoachHam and visit www.YogiRoth.com for past episodes from the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast.

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‘Seek to create the impossible’ – Jon Gordon, storyteller.

Jon Gordon kicks off 2018 on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and his words will easily impact you, as this internationally known storyteller shares the importance of January 1st in his life.

Jon, an international best-selling author and international speaker, shares the importance of choosing his one word every January 1st. In 2001, Jon began this ritual of taking the plunge in the ocean, as he was at a catalytic moment in his life. That year—his mantra was ‘No Fear.’ Fast forward to 2018 and Jon is still going through that process each January.

He and Yogi discuss the power of ‘giving,’ why it is important to review each year and set intentions to move forward, as New Year’s Resolutions are a major part of people’s lives.

Jon has written 15 books, including best-seller’s The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First and The Power of Positive Leadership. He has also spoken to major Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams while being featured on The Today Show, CNN and more.

Follow Jon by visiting www.JonGordon.com or on Social Media @JonGordon11.

#Connected #Seek #LifeWithoutLimits #BeWhereYourFeetAre

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'Be so good they can’t ignore you’ ~ Taylor Kavanaugh, former Walk-On & current filmmaker.

We hear about being a ‘Walk-On’ in major college football all the time but rarely are taken inside the process of going from no-name player to scholarship student-athlete. Former walk-on turned scholarship wide receiver at Oregon State and current filmmaker Taylor Kavanaugh re-joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast as college football’s bowl season is upon us.

Taylor and host Yogi Roth are former walk-on’s who earned full scholarships at Oregon State and Pitt, respectively. They discuss their journeys in a candid fashion that will nudge you to go for your ‘scholarship’ and seek what makes you truly feel alive.

Taylor has started and sold two companies and currently is the co-founder of Blue Ox Films, creating stories alongside Nike, Pac-12 Networks and more.

Find his work at Blue Ox Films and see the short films that his company and Yogi’s production company collaborated on, ‘What Does It Mean to be Human?’ and ‘What Does It Mean to Love?’

Follow him on Instagram @blue.ox or Twitter @kavanaughtay

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‘Running has always been my connection to the world’ ~ Jared Blank

Recorded at midnight in Portland, Jared Blank joined the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth to share his biggest secret.

Jared will first blow your mind with his next adventure, as he will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days in January 2018. Known as the World Marathon Challenge less than 35 people run this race each year.

What makes his story magical is that he had been seeking his life’s purpose since he was a child when he was told he had a ‘learning challenge’ at 5 years old and told he would not graduate high school as he dealt with Dyslexia.

He would use sport as a way for him to process his frustration in the classroom and it led to an incredible academic career, as he gained two masters degrees while winning two National Championships and multiple Pac-10/Pac-12 titles at USC as a member of their football staff. He has served as the Director of Football Operations at the University of Washington and USC before leaving his dream job in the summer of 2017 to run his dream race, the World Marathon Challenge.

The goal: to raise awareness for the International Dyslexia Foundation. Support Jared by visiting https://www.inmotional.run  and use the hashtag #RunWithJared.

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Welcome to Season 3 of the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth!

This season will continue to explore the fundamental question of 'What does it mean to be human?' with an increased focus on our individual path in life, how and why we choose it and the catalytic moments along the way.

In the premiere of Season 3, host Yogi Roth shares what he has been up to over the last few months, including hosting the SEASON OF SAM podcast with USC quarterback Sam Darnold, his Heisman voting experience, broadcasting games on the Pac-12 Networks and more.

Season 3 will take listeners inside the minds of athletes, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs who are seeking to live their most authentic life while sharing ways in which they maximize their potential.

For more information on the SEASON OF SAM podcast, past and future episodes of the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast or to see the stories that Yogi has shared visit www.YogiRoth.com or follow him @YogiRoth.

#LifeWithoutLimits

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From a park in Los Angeles, Feng Shui master and actor/writer/director/coach Ariel Joseph Towne returns to the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast to discuss the power of ‘energy’ in sports. As sports fans we often enjoy cheering, chanting and getting hyped for key plays in a game. In this episode, host Yogi Roth talks to Joe about the power of energy shifting in stadiums, as well as in life.

You’ll hear terms such as ‘Guardians of the Gate,’ how stadiums have '9 areas of energy,' be taught a tool to alter your mind if rushed/stressed/excited and that there is even an equation around the vibe in stadiums (Emotion x Picture = Energy).

In a powerful story, Joe also teaches us about how our reactions as parents at games or watching games can influence our children, as well thoughts around rituals.

Amid the natural environment in LA you’ll laugh, get amped for games and possibly alter how you support your favorite teams as the foremost expert on ‘energy’ shares some of his mastery.

Find more information on Joe at http://www.joetowne.com.

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