Launched in October 2020, How We Bounce Back is about fostering positive human connection and sharing stories of overcoming adversity. The purpose of this show is to drive meaningful conversations, share funny and light-hearted moments, elevate diverse voices who have walked widely different paths on this Earth, and remind you that you are not alone when facing rough patches.
We’re all here to succeed in this life’s journey, together as a collective humanity.
S1 Ep7: Mental Health, College, and Self-Confidence - #7
A student at the University of Richmond in Virginia, Clarisse Liclic opens up about her mental health throughout the years, the challenges of being a minority woman in America, and managing her parents' expectations and her own aspirations as she looks towards life after college. This is also a Thanksgiving-related episode for which we play a game on our favorite Filpino dishes.
S1 Ep6: Friends, Football, and Focus - #6
With his parents in the military, Kelvin Lewis discusses growing up in Germany before middle school, overcoming injuries in high school football, compartmentalizing his goals and aspirations, and carrying that focus throughout his 20s. This episode also aired on Kelvin's 30th Birthday, for which we are grateful to be a part of his special day.
S1 Ep5: Family, Workplace, and Travel - #5
After receiving her Masters in Real Estate Finance at Georgetown University, Gabby Garcia details her long journey in her 20s living in Miami and NYC, the challenges of being a young Hispanic woman in a male-dominated profession, what her physical image brings to her, and most importantly…the value of family when living far away from home. This episode also aired on Gabby's 30th birthday, for which we are fortunate to have her share her story on her special day.
S1 Ep4: Basketball, Real Talk, and Aspirations - #4
Cameron Nash is the life of the party and a Social Media Manager at MediaCom. He shares his story growing up in Los Angeles, making his parents proud, and the dreams he wants to fulfill. He also discusses public figures that inspire him and what he does to spread positivity to everyone around him.
S1 Ep3: Culture & Social Awareness - #3
Always well-spoken and one of the most fun people be around, Christian Sosa discusses his experiences growing up as a Latino-American, tough times after moving from Virginia, and the societal + cultural issues of how people (specifically men) are perceived. This episode is also a Halloween Special episode to gear you up for this weekend.
S1 Ep2: Fitness, Health, and Self-Image - #2
Cristina Gallardo is an Associate Clinical Director at Behavioral Frontiers. She shares her incredible grit and perseverance through her weight loss journey within the last two years, but not before experiencing the internal feelings of discomfort prior, that drove her towards the newfound confidence and health goals that she continues to strive for every single day.
S1 Ep1: Football, Faith, and Education - #1
Austin Brown is the current co-owner and athletic performance trainer at C4 Explosive Sports Training in Northern Virginia. He discusses his journey in football and mentoring young students, but not before overcoming major injuries in the NFL and Arena League Football, that helped shape him into the leader he is today.