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“Choosing Purpose Over Paychecks.”

Our guest shares Kendall Harrison, owner of Rocket City Movers of Huntsville, how he went from losing his college scholarship to working two jobs while attending school

full-time to graduating and landing a stable corporate career in logistics engineering only to walk away after three years and start a moving company from the ground up.

Now, 6 years into running his own business, he opens up about the mindset behind his decisions, what entrepreneurship has taught him, and how he defines success today.

This is more than a business story it’s about resilience, risk-taking, and creating a legacy on your own terms.

Whether you’re a parent feeling isolated, a mother wrestling with pride, or simply someone searching for purpose beyond the platform, this episode offers real stories, generational impact, and tools to believe in the process of growth. You don’t need to do it alone a supportive village is essential.

Let this reminder of grace encourage you to lean into the journey and embrace the daily victories.

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Information about our guest on this episode is as follows: Dr. Mari PHD, is a licensed behavioral health expert, life coach, and founder of The Village, a holistic wellness community where healing, growth, and sisterhood thrive. With more than 20 years of experience in mental health and personal development, she empowers women to set healthy boundaries, rediscover joy, and protect their peace. Known for her warm yet insightful approach, Dr. Mari PHD, blends clinical expertise with soulful wisdom to guide others toward wholeness, balance, and purpose.

Additional information please visit her website : drmariphd.com

We were caregivers. Parents. Faithful.

But I was still a mother, and a woman,trying to hold it all together without falling apart.

In this solo episode, I’m not here as a co-host.

I’m here as a mother who silently carried more than most people knew.

As a woman who didn’t know how to say, “I’m not okay.”

This journey changed me deeply emotionally, mentally, spiritually.

And today, I’m finally sharing what I never thought I’d say out loud.

If you’ve ever held it together for everyone else while falling apart inside… this one is for you.

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We didn’t know who we could speak with and not judge our situation.

We didn’t know who would understand. We were just trying to survive.

In this episode, we open up about what no one saw the toll it took on us as parents, as a couple, and as people of faith. We also share the hope we found, the grace that sustained us, and what we wish more families knew when facing silent battles.

If you're walking through something no one else sees, this is for you. You're not alone. Listen & subscribe for more real conversations FromThe Game2Grace.

This isn’t a surface-level chat about work-life balance it’s a real conversation about the pressure to produce, the mental and spiritual toll of constant hustle, and the decision to choose peace over performance.

Whether you’re:

• Building a business

• Transitioning after professional sports

• Navigating burnout

• Or simply tired of grinding through life on your own strength.

This episode will meet you where you are and remind you: you don’t have to hustle to prove your worth. There’s another way and it starts with grace.

Dr. Mari shares her personal journey, offering insights on how faith, community, and intentional habits can transform adversity into strength. Together, they tackle questions many of us wrestle with: How do we find purpose beyond the platform? How do we address mental health in a culture that often says "keep it to yourself"? And most importantly, how do we prioritize rest without guilt? 

You'll learn actionable tips to reclaim restorative sleep, build a supportive village, and nourish your spirit all while embracing grace in moments of struggle. Whether you're managing life transitions, wrestling with identity, or trying to believe in the process, this episode is a reminder that grace meets you where you are.

Be encouraged: your story isn't over, and the legacy you leave can inspire generational impact. Rest, reflect, and keep moving forward. Grace is always the next play.

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This week on From TheGame2Grace, we’re unpacking into a powerful conversation with the founder of Got Equity Sophia Langford a brand rooted in purpose and built to challenge the status quo. 

She breaks down what equity really means, why it matters, and how she’s building a business that stands for more than just profit. This episode is full of real talk, practical gems, and inspiring insight for anyone looking to grow, lead, or simply stay true to their purpose. 

Pastor Kim shares her inspiring testimony, from starting her ministry at just 19 years old to building a global legacy alone with her three sister Cheryl Ray, Pastor JD Ray, and Tanya Ray, through prayer and intercession. She opens up about the challenges of staying spiritually grounded in difficult seasons and offers powerful insights on how to build a prayer life, even when life feels overwhelming. From practical tips to finding peace in the challenging times, to the transformative power of postures of prayer, this conversation will leave you reflecting on your own journey with renewed hope.

This episode is a safe space for honest conversations about faith, identity, and the struggles we all face. Because no matter where you are, grace meets you right where you stand. Believe in the process, trust the power of prayer, and remember: you are never alone.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up or wondered if God hears your prayers, this episode is for you. Let it remind you that in every trial, there’s grace, purpose, and a legacy waiting to unfold. Share this with someone who needs to hear it, and let’s continue having real conversations that inspire change. Grace is always the next play.

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The question whispers loud: Who am I without the game?

But, here's what we learned. The end of the game is not the end of your story

Grace meets you where the game leaves you .

Grace says you are more than what you do.

Grace says : There is purpose after the platform.

Grace says : Your best days are not behind you.

This week's conversation is another reminder that you position may change, but your purpose remains.

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Quote by Jarius Hayes : " Alot of times you will focus on what you didn't accomplish rather than what you did accomplish"

This raw conversation will encourage anyone facing setbacks, reminding you that even in loss, there's perspective, growth and God's timing .

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In this episode, we share Jarius's journey: after being released from the Arizona Cardinals, he went on to play for NFL EUROPE expansion team, the Amsterdam Admirals. One season later, the same team that let him go the Arizona Cardinals called him back.

His story is a reminder that even when things look bleak, there's always hope. Stay encouraged. Believe in the process. Never lose faith in small beginnings.

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After 29 years together, raising children, navigating life after the NFL, and overcoming private challenges including a silent mental health battle with our youngest son we’re sharing what most people don’t talk about.

We’ve lived through the stereotypes, the assumptions, the outside opinions and we’re here to show you that with love, maturity, and faith, a blended family can work beautifully.

This podcast is for anyone in a blended family, dating someone with kids, or simply trying to protect their peace while raising children in complex dynamics.

From tough conversations and boundary setting to mental well-being and healing generational silence, this is real life shared with honesty and heart.

Some of these lessons were learned the hard way. But today, we’re offering preventive wisdom things we wish we had known to help others navigate their family journeys with less stress, less chaos, and more understanding.

In this episode, we reflect on:

• Rewiring harmful thought patterns rooted in past pain

• Healing from emotional scars and how that shaped our family dynamic

• Moments of deep empathy that changed how we show up for others

• The ups and downs of blended families, and what makes them thrive

• How to begin mature, honest conversations that prevent future breakdowns

We didn’t get everything right, but we’ve grown through faith, through real talk, and grace. And now, we’re here to help you do the same.

If this resonates, share it. Subscribe. And drop a comment, we’re building a space where healing and honest conversations lead the way.

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one there are a few things we believe every couple needs to understand:

• You must be willing to have mature, honest conversations about expectations.

• You have to create and protect healthy boundaries not just for yourselves, but for the child.

• Respect isn’t just nice it’s necessary, especially when emotions are high.

• And most importantly: keep the focus on the child. Their peace, their safety, and their stability must come first.

This episode is all about giving you the tools to do that with grace, courage, and love.

We talk about how he invited me into his world through his journey from college football to the NFL, and how that opened the door for growth and trust. With his insight from the male perspective and my encouragement rooted in hope, we share how two people from completely different backgrounds built something lasting. This episode is a reminder that even when love starts in separate places, teamwork and faith can take it somewhere powerful.