Jonny Pace ON: Love, Life and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself

Jonny Pace (@jonnypace44) is a Canadian-born professional hockey player and digital creator who has turned his passion for the sport into both community and content. With grit, determination, and a relentless work ethic, Jonny carved out a career as a forward with the Birmingham Bulls and became a standout player across multiple leagues. Along the way, he built meaningful bonds with teammates and earned the respect of hockey fans and peers alike.After stepping back from professional competition, Jonny expanded his impact beyond the rink, channeling his competitive spirit into content creation and digital community building. As a co‑founder of the viral hockey collective The Hockey Guys (@the.hockeyguys), he’s helped transform irreverent, raw sports culture into engaging social media storytelling that resonates with fans around the world.Now a creator with a passionate following across platforms, Jonny blends athletic insight, humor and authentic perspective, whether he’s breaking down life on the ice, sharing behind‑the‑scenes moments with fellow players or exploring what it means to turn sport into a lifestyle brand.In this episode you will learn:How to pivot your career and find purpose after leaving a sport.Why self-belief and resilience are key to overcoming criticism.The value of building genuine connections and relationships.How daily routines and self-care fuel long-term success.The Secret to True Attraction  Why staying level-headed helps you navigate both praise and critique.How vulnerability strengthens all your relationships and personal growth.EPISODE SUMMARY0:01:39 Introducing Jonny Pace: Athlete, creator, and the man behind the "Good Vibes"0:03:23 Identity After the Game: Navigating the "identity crisis" when your lifelong career ends. 0:07:30 The "Cringe" Barrier: Why you must get over yourself to start something new and successful. 0:11:50 The "Puke" Drill: Developing a pro-athlete work ethic from an early age through family support. 0:14:41 Roots and Rituals: How "Nona Mondays" and Italian family values keep Jonny grounded. 0:18:22 Recognizing "The One": Why a real connection feels like a familiar sense of coming home. 0:22:04 The "Doesn't Matter" Rule: A simple mindset shift to stop stressing over things you can’t control. 0:25:21 Emotional Boundaries: Learning to leave work stress at the door so it doesn't bleed into your life. 0:28:09 The Chosen Family: How to build a circle of friends who celebrate your wins as their own. 0:31:49 The Art of Listening: Why being genuinely interested in others is the ultimate networking hack. 0:35:25 Magnetism through Self-Love: Why the way you treat yourself sets the bar for how others treat you. 0:42:08 The Growth Soundtrack: Finding beauty in the process even when you aren't where you want to be yet. 0:48:49 Staying Level-Headed: Why you must ignore both the high praise and the harsh criticism to win.Share the love & let me know your thoughts over on Instagram,⁠ @coffeeandagoodvibe  | @coffeeandagooddate | @ayeshasehra⁠EPISODES MENTIONS: Follow Jonny Pace on Instagram | TiktokWATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE ➟ Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ ⁠Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews ⁠To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click⁠ HERE⁠Check out our podcast Insta ➟ click ⁠HERE⁠ Subscribe to our Substack ➟ click ⁠HERE⁠ To learn about my PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click ⁠HERE