Episode 8 | From Setback to Surprise: How Letting Go Led to an Unexpected Win at the UTEP Bowl Game

Sometimes life hands you a curveball, then quietly slips you an unexpected gift when you least see it coming. Brittanie opens up about a season that started with loss during her senior year at UTEP and turned into a moment she never imagined. In this episode, you’ll hear how walking away from a volleyball scholarship led to a surprising opportunity that changed her outlook on faith and timing. It’s one of those stories that reminds you things aren’t always falling apart; they might be falling into place.She shares what it was really like navigating the pressure of being a student-athlete while trying to stay grounded when plans didn’t go as expected. You’ll learn how a trip to the Mobile, Alabama Bowl game and a simple halftime contest turned into a national moment. Brittanie breaks down the mindset it took to step onto that field with confidence and have fun with the opportunity in front of her. This conversation isn’t really about winning a Saturn Ion or making history as the first female to do it, it’s about trusting the process when life surprises you. Brittanie reflects on how that experience still shapes how she handles challenges and blessings today. If you enjoy real stories about faith, resilience, and unexpected wins, this one will stay with you. Key Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction.[00:01:16] An unexpected contest.  [00:13:32] Winning a Saturn Ion car.[00:15:35] Losing $1k to pave the way for a $20k win. [00:19:40] Favor and the valuable lesson of setbacks.[00:21:03] Disappointment and divine intervention.Memorable Quotes:"But it was a setup for what was about to happen that I had no idea." [00:02:31] – Brittanie McCoy"That principle kind of carried me when things would not work out, or that initial upset of like, man, I always knew I said, but there could be something better. There could be something bigger." [00:20:03] – Brittanie McCoyIf you want to learn more about the heart behind the show and how Good Neighbor Coffee brings connection and purpose into every cup, visit goodneighborcoffee.com.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodneighborcoffeecompany/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579511283539Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com