EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 31 MIN
Overcoming Rejection: A Path to Purpose with Kayla Johnson
from Chess, Not Checkers · host Brittany Honor
In this conversation, Kayla shares her journey from growing up as a professional athlete's daughter to navigating the challenges of rejection and finding her purpose in storytelling. She discusses her experiences at ESPN, the importance of faith in overcoming obstacles, and her passion for amplifying voices through documentary filmmaking. Kayla highlights her latest project, 'Fatherless No More,' which focuses on the transformative stories of young men at Rikers Island, and emphasizes the significance of finding one's unique path and purpose in life.
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In this conversation, Kayla shares her journey from growing up as a professional athlete's daughter to navigating the challenges of rejection and finding her purpose in storytelling. She discusses her experiences at ESPN, the importance of faith in overcoming obstacles, and her passion for amplifying voices through documentary filmmaking. Kayla highlights her latest project, 'Fatherless No More,' which focuses on the transformative stories of young men at Rikers Island, and emphasizes the significance of finding one's unique path and purpose in life.
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