EP 28: From Projects to People: John Olinger on Redefining Success

What Happens When You Stop Chasing Wins—and Start Building a Life That Matters In Part 2 of our Wealth Beyond Riches conversation, John Olinger opens up about the shift that changed everything: moving from high-profile projects to high-impact relationships. John spent years leading digital marketing at Nike—launching global initiatives like Nike Adapt and working on campaigns with icons like Kobe Bryant. But when personal tragedy and deep reflection collided, his definition of success began to change. This episode explores: The behind-the-scenes of John's work with Kobe Bryant and Nike's most innovative projects His decision to leave Nike and pursue a more intentional, family-centered life The trade-offs he and his wife made to align finances with their values And why small, consistent moments—like wrestling with his kids or cheering poolside—can become the most meaningful "wins" of all This is a powerful reflection on purpose, presence, and the courage to realign your life with what truly matters. 🔹 What You'll Learn: How John led global campaigns at Nike—and why he walked away The internal shift from performance to presence Practical insights on making values-based financial decisions How to balance ambition with relational integrity The joy of ordinary moments, and why they often matter most   Connect with John Olinger // Subscribe to the Worthy Wins Newsletter: https://worthywins.co/   // Order Worthy Wins on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hKYkBZd // Check out Unitus: https://www.weareunitus.com // John Olinger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnolinger/ // John Olinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-olinger/ Connect With Tim Meisenheimer ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/tim.meisy ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisy Our mission at Wealth Beyond Riches is for you to reclaim your relationship with work and money. This is not another personal finance show about how to hack your way to riches. We cover the deeper dimensions of finance. These guests have thought long and hard about their relationship with work and money, so they can leverage their purpose and calling to have a greater impact on the world. The goal is that you hear something that moves your life 1% closer to your true purpose.