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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 38 MIN

Transforming Others' Lives Through Influence with Angela Lewis

from Building Champions for Life · host Kirk Spahn

Angela Lewis's accidental discovery as a basketball player at age twelve evolved into a deliberate mission to transform young lives globally through sport. Rather than relying on natural talent, she built excellence through relentless work ethic, competitive environments, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. A friend's death while she worked as a college basketball coach became her turning point, redirecting her from recruiting toward broader impact: writing books, speaking, and mentoring young people—particularly young women—to recognize their inherent power to influence others.Her philosophy centers on three critical elements: belief systems, intentional community building, and reframing failure as predictable growth rather than aberration. Angela demonstrates that confidence builds incrementally through small wins, that adversity accelerates maturity, and that curating positive input shapes your internal environment. Her international experiences proved sport transcends cultural boundaries, reinforcing that young people's opportunities are genuinely global.Angela's core conviction is that young people already possess transformative voice and influence; they simply need permission and models to use it intentionally. Her upcoming children's book, A Ball and a Chance, distills this into one powerful message: It's new, it's hard. It's possible with courage and heart, you'll be unstoppable. To access her mentorship resources and pre-order this transformative book, visit her website and begin claiming the power you already hold.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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