Pressing Forward Podcast
The purpose of The Pressing Forward channel is to inspire , educate , and empower you. Host, Nowoola Awopetu, a former Division I athlete at Villanova University, speaks to selectively vetted & credentialed mental health professionals to speak on various topics pertaining to mental health. These topics include depression, trauma, anxiety, & more. In addition, we bring on both current and former professional athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches to share their story and help inspire the future generation of dreamers!Follow us on IG: @pressingforward
Pressing Forward Podcast
Empowered Through Adversity: Loli Gomez's Story of Strength and Support
This week's episode features Loli Gomez, Sports Performance Coach, and Former Division 1 WBB athlete at San Diego State University. In this episode, we dive into Loli's incredible journey from a Division 2 to Division 1 athlete, exploring the challenges and triumphs along the way. Starting with an introduction (0:50-4:32), Loli shares her transition experience as a transfer athlete (4:32-7:15). The narrative takes a dramatic turn as Loli recounts a life-changing car accident (7:15-13:00), reflecting on how this traumatic event, which she now views as divine intervention (Snippet 9:50-11:08), drastically altered her life's direction.
Loli's story also highlights the importance of a strong support system (13:00-15:04) and reveals profound insights about the people who stood by her during tough times ( 13:00-14:51). She emphasizes the necessity of doing the work (15:04-16:14), sharing the biggest lessons learned along her journey.
As the episode continues, Loli discusses what helped her cope during life's low points (16:14-18:18) and underscores the significance of building positive self-talk and self-esteem (18:18-19:10). She offers an essential note for parents on how their words shape their children's confidence (Snippet 18:18-19:10).
Finally, Loli outlines her life goals and mission (19:10-21:59), wrapping up the episode by sharing where listeners can find and support her (21:59-End). Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with resilience, support, and empowerment.
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