This episode of Intangible Podcast features Vanderbilt vice chancellor and athletics director Candice Lee. She recalls growing up an “Army brat,” being born early and having eye surgery as an infant, discovering basketball later than most and instantly falling in love with Vanderbilt during an elite camp. Lee discusses turning repeated ACL tears and knee surgeries into lessons in perseverance and leadership, and explains how mentors like David Williams and trailblazer Perry Wallace shaped her path. Her journey culminated in becoming Vanderbilt’s—and the SEC’s—first Black woman athletic director. She shares her vision for the “Vanderbilt Way,” combining academic rigor with winning athletics, and offers advice on staying true to yourself and leading with resilience, joy and grace.

Parkinson’s at 27? Most would’ve tapped out — Jimmy Choi laced up and ran marathons (literally). Jimmy opens up about growing up in Chicago, being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s, and turning that life-altering moment into a mission of movement, meaning, and motivation.

Jimmy shares how burpees, family, TikTok antics, and Guinness World Records became his medicine. It’s a story of grit, humor, humility — and a whole lot of heart.

If you’ve ever faced a challenge and wondered “Why me?” — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in for real talk, laughs, and some serious inspiration.

From Big Plays to Bigger Purpose: Jordan Babineaux’s Journey Beyond the NFL.
Former Seahawks standout Jordan Babineaux joins longtime teammate Chris Spencer for an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and leadership after football. Known as "Big Play Babs" for his clutch moments on the field, Jordan opens up about his journey from growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, to carving out a nine-year NFL career as an undrafted free agent—and the tough emotional transition that followed.

Chris and Jordan dive into brotherhood, competitiveness, overcoming loss, and how football became a lifeline. Now a bestselling author, consultant, and leadership coach, Jordan shares the framework behind his book Pivot to Win and breaks down how athletes—and anyone facing major life transitions—can find purpose, build culture, and thrive under pressure. This one’s full of wisdom, heart, and laughs from two former teammates who’ve lived it.