Shells and Shadows

Ozzie Foster is a 19-year-old powerlifter, student, and natural-born connector. From his early passion for fitness to his rise in competitive powerlifting, Ozzie shares how faith and patience have given him the strength to navigate "seasons of silence"– moments in life when progress feels slow and answers feel distant. Join us as we navigate these topics together... – Falling in love wit...

Nick Shaw is a full-time consultant, endurance athlete, Jiu-Jitsu competitor, performance mindset coach, and lover of all things outdoors. How does defying our physical limitations help us better navigate relationships, business, and emotional growth? How do we find meaning in our lowest moments and use them as seeds for future growth? How can we overcome doubt, harness our creative calling, and s...

Noah Weiss, a 22-year-old photographer, took a leap of faith, choosing to follow his passion and nurture his creative calling. He spent countless nights capturing concerts, building his portfolio, and making a name for himself in the photography world. Those long hours paid off when he landed a job filming for the Utah Jazz and Hockey Club. What does it take to bet on yourself and follow your pass...

Rabbi Yisroel Wilhelm and his wife, Leah, have brought the light of Judaism into the lives of tens of thousands of college students over the past two decades. What makes Chabad at CU Boulder so uniquely contagious to all who pass through? Their family’s warmth, authenticity, and commitment to Ahavas Yisrael —loving every Jew as they are. Beyond being a prominent spiritual leader in our community,...

Baruch HaLevi has dedicated his life to helping others confront a profound and challenging question: Why haven’t you killed yourself? A question that may seem obvious at first, yet it compels us to truly examine why we choose life each day. A man who plays by no rules but his own, Baruch is a self-proclaimed “spiritual mutt” and a devoted student of our world's greatest spiritual teachings. Ca...

Theo Babajooni is a 23-year-old college graduate from Los Angeles, preparing to leave the comforts of home behind to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces. What does it take for young men to heed their call to service and unleash the 'wild man' within? How do we cultivate gratitude in a world where life's simple pleasures are often taken for granted? And how can we awaken our inner sold...