What does it really take to go from a 7-year-old kid racing boys in Michigan to standing on the Olympic stage with a medal around your neck?

On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Olympic bronze medalist Taylor Manson to uncover the mindset, discipline, and faith that carried her from Lansing, Michigan to the world stage.

Taylor is an 11-time All-American at the University of Florida, a multiple-time SEC standout, and an Olympic medalist in the mixed 4x400 relay. But what makes her story powerful isn’t just the medals. It’s the mental battles, the anxiety before races, the imposter syndrome after the Olympics, the underdog fuel, and the faith that shaped her journey.

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In this conversation, Taylor opens up about experiencing race-day anxiety so intense it created “phantom pain,” learning to use journaling and therapy as performance tools, navigating the Olympic experience during COVID with no fans in the stadium, and transitioning from a fully supported college athlete to an unsponsored professional funding her own career.

For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this episode is a masterclass in the intangibles. We talk about how pressure changes from youth sports to the SEC to the Olympic stage. We talk about what people don’t see behind the scenes of elite performance. We talk about identity beyond medals and why your faith, your preparation, and your discipline are what sustain you when the spotlight fades.

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As the Winter Olympics capture the world’s attention, few sports demand more courage, composure, and trust than luge—and few athletes embody those intangibles like Emily Fischnaller.

In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with one of the most accomplished and resilient athletes in winter sports. Emily’s journey spans Junior World Championships, World Cup titles, multiple Olympic Games, and one of the most difficult comebacks in elite sport after a career-threatening Olympic crash.

While fans watch athletes chase hundredths of a second on the world’s biggest stage, Emily takes us behind the curtain—inside the mindset required to trust your training, manage fear at extreme speeds, and rebuild belief when everything is on the line. This conversation goes deeper than medals. It’s about composure under pressure, learning from failure, and why trust—not confidence—is the true separator at the Olympic level.

For young athletes, parents, and coaches watching the Olympics right now, this episode is a masterclass in what it really takes to perform when the stakes are highest. Talent may open the door, but intangibles are what keep you competing on the world stage.

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On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Ta'amu for a real conversation about what it takes to survive — and lead — when the path isn’t linear.

Jordan’s journey from Ole Miss to the NFL and spring football is a masterclass in betting on yourself. He opens up about staying ready when opportunities aren’t guaranteed, developing confidence without constant validation, and learning how to lead a locker room through uncertainty. This isn’t a highlight-reel conversation. It’s about the unseen work, the mindset shifts, and the discipline that separate quarterbacks who last from those who fade.

For young athletes, parents, and coaches, this episode pulls back the curtain on the intangibles that actually matter at the next level. Jordan shares why preparation is non-negotiable, how belief becomes a skill, and why leadership starts long before you take the field. If you’re chasing a dream that doesn’t follow a straight line, this conversation will hit home.

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In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Jaelen Strong, former NFL wide receiver, Arizona State standout, and now a state-championship winning high school coach.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Jaelen didn’t take the traditional path to the NFL. He bet on himself through junior college, grinded his way to Arizona State, became a 3rd-round NFL Draft pick, and lived the reality of playing at the highest level. But this conversation goes far beyond stats, highlights, or draft position.

Jaelen opens up about the mental and emotional side of football that most people never see. He talks about self-doubt, immaturity, instant gratification, injuries, identity loss, and the difficult transition when the game starts to fade away. He shares how faith, self-awareness, and hard lessons reshaped his perspective on success, leadership, and purpose.

Now as a coach, Jaelen is focused on developing young men, not just athletes. His message is powerful for young players chasing a dream, parents trying to support their kids, and coaches responsible for shaping lives beyond the field.

This is a must-listen episode about growth, belief, mental health, and the true intangibles that drive peak performance.

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On this episode of the Intangible Podcast, former NFL cornerback Daryl Worley sits down with us for one of the most real, honest conversations we’ve had on the show.

From growing up in North Philadelphia to becoming a third-round draft pick out of West Virginia Mountaineers, Daryl breaks down the mindset, discipline, and adaptability required to last nearly a decade in the NFL. He opens up about navigating league politics, transitioning roles, reinventing himself through special teams, and what it truly means to be labeled “a pro” in an NFL locker room.

Daryl also shares powerful lessons on mental health, fatherhood, leadership without the spotlight, and how faith and consistency carried him through the toughest stretches of his career. If you’re a young athlete, parent, or coach looking to understand the intangibles that separate those who make it from those who don’t—this episode is a must-listen.

This conversation goes beyond football. It’s about resilience, purpose, and staying present when the game—and life—gets hard.

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Former MLB pitcher Josh Lindblom joins the Intangible Podcast for one of our most honest and powerful conversations yet. From being a 2nd-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers, grinding through the minor leagues, bouncing between teams, and eventually reinventing himself overseas as a KBO MVP, Josh takes us inside the real journey of a professional athlete.

This episode is all about the intangibles that don’t show up on the stat sheet—identity, resilience, composure, faith, and learning how to compete with freedom instead of fear. Josh opens up about performance-based identity, handling failure, navigating career transitions, and what life really looks like after the game. If you’re a young athlete, parent, or coach trying to understand the mental and emotional side of high performance, this conversation is a must-listen.

At Intangible, we believe greatness is built long before the lights come on. Josh’s story is a reminder that who you are matters more than what you produce—and when you get that right, performance follows. Learn more about the intangibles that drive you at intangible.io.

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What happens when elite competition, creativity, faith, and adaptability collide? In this episode we sit down with Nelson Smith to unpack one of the most unique journeys in modern sports.

Nelson’s story stretches far beyond the field. He was a multi-sport athlete playing football and baseball in college, suffered a devastating injury that forced him to rethink his identity, navigated isolation and uncertainty during COVID, and unexpectedly found a new lane through content creation. That journey eventually led him into the fast-growing world of Banana Ball, where performance, entertainment, and fan connection all matter.

This conversation dives deep into what actually separates athletes who last. Nelson shares what it means to be elite where your feet are, how faith became his foundation during injury and uncertainty, and why adaptability and belief are non-negotiable intangibles. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Banana Ball, from the tryout process to locker room culture, and explains why putting fans first has changed how he sees competition.

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In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, We sit with Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss Women’s Basketball standout and former Ohio State Buckeye, for a powerful and honest conversation recorded live in Oxford, Mississippi. Cotie opens up about her transfer journey, why she initially didn’t want to come to Ole Miss, and how Head Coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin (Coach Yo) poured into her not just as an athlete, but as a human being.

Cotie shares what fans don’t always see — the mental toll of competition, the pressure of playing in the SEC, navigating social media criticism, and the importance of vulnerability and mental health for athletes. She talks leadership, team chemistry, being a direct communicator, and why women’s sports produce “dogs” because there’s no other option but to go all in.

This conversation is a must-watch for young athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand the intangibles — confidence, resilience, self-trust, effort, and emotional awareness — that separate good players from great ones.

If you care about athlete development beyond the stat sheet, this episode is for you.

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