BEAM BOLDLY with Brooke Gleichowski

Behind every great team is a group of people who don’t always get the credit they deserve. In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with Cameron “Camager” Mathis and Peyton Harbert, two college gymnastics managers whose roles go far beyond what happens on the competition floor. From early mornings and behind-the-scenes pressure to building trust with elite athletes, they share what it rea...

In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with former 3x USA National Team member and current Clemson gymnast Lilly Lippeatt to talk about the perspective that reshaped everything for her: worship the giver, not the gift. Lilly shares her story from elite gymnastics and an early commitment to Louisiana State University to a last-minute, faith-led decision that brought her to Clemson’s inau...

In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with Jackie Mattison - the first Black gymnast and cheerleader at the University of Georgia. Jackie’s journey into gymnastics is anything but typical. She didn’t grow up in the sport or train from a young age. Instead, she enrolled in a college tumbling class and was invited to join the team, stepping into a completely new path that would ultimatel...

In this conversation, Brooke sits down with Estelle Haugen, a former University of Georgia volleyball player now continuing her athletic career at Grand Canyon University through beach volleyball. What started as a conversation about balancing faith and athletics quickly became something much deeper. A look into what it actually means to invite God into the middle of a schedule that feels nonstop,...

In this conversation, Brooke sits down with Kayla DiCello, a 2021 World bronze medalist, five-time All-American, and University of Florida gymnast. From the outside, Kayla’s career has been defined by elite success. World medals, perfect 10s, and competing at the highest level of the sport. But this episode isn’t about the highlights. It’s about what happened when everything she had worked for was...

In this conversation, Brooke sits down with Caroline Bauer and Allison Wilson, former University of Florida track and field athletes and co-hosts of the Beyond The Struggle podcast. What began as a shared transition after athletics grew into a deeper friendship rooted in faith, obedience, and navigating life beyond sport. As they stepped away from competing, both faced a common question: who am I...

What happens when the dream you worked for your whole life suddenly changes? In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with former UGA Cross Country runner Janie Sandel to talk about identity, surrender, and learning to trust God when your plans don’t go the way you thought they would. Janie shares the incredible story of being recruited to run at the University of Georgia after a major kn...

In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Hezly Rivera to talk about the faith that has guided her journey through elite gymnastics and onto the Olympic stage. Hezly shares how her relationship with God began at a young age and eventually became the foundation for how she approaches both life and competition. From praying before every turn in the gym to read...

What happens when you achieve the dream… and then have to figure out who you are without it? In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion and USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame member Carly Patterson to talk about what no one prepares you for: life after the gold medal. Carly shares her rapid rise through elite gymnastics, the God moments that shaped her Olympic...

What do you do when you think your gymnastics career is over… but God says it’s not? In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with UCLA gymnast Carissa Clay to talk about surrender, identity, and trusting God when your plans fall apart. Carissa shares her journey from a small YMCA gym in San Diego to Kentucky, where she first encountered Jesus during one of her lowest seasons. After years...

What if the real battle in gymnastics is not the skill… but the story you are believing about yourself? In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with former NCAA head coach Nadalie Walsh to talk about identity, injury, transparency, and why so many athletes are competing while emotionally unwhole. After tearing her Achilles in college, Nadalie’s path shifted from athlete to coach at just...

What happens when you stop separating your faith from your sport and invite God into every part of it? In this episode of Beam Boldly, Brooke sits down with former University of Kentucky gymnast Isabella Adams to talk about faith, identity, leadership, and learning to trust God in the middle of competition. Isabella shares how growing up in a Christian home laid the foundation for her faith, even...

How do you move forward in faith after falling, when confidence is shaken and fear takes over? In this solo episode of Beam Boldly , host Brooke Gleichowski shares a deeply personal story from her experience in college gymnastics, when confidence quickly turned into pressure after falling twice on the balance beam in competition. As fear and negative thoughts began to spiral, Brooke found herself...

What does it look like to find joy in the middle of life’s hardest trials? In this episode of Beam Boldly , Brooke sits down with Brody Malone, 2X Olympic gymnast and 10X NCAA National Champion, to talk about his journey from growing up in Georgia to competing for Stanford University and representing Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he helped earn a team bronze medal....

What if the very moment that breaks you is the one God uses to bring you back? In Episode 9 of Beam Boldly , host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with University of Oklahoma gymnast Hannah Scheible - a 2X Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier, 7X Level 10 national champion, and All-American on vault - to talk about faith, injury, and the freedom found in surrender. From the outside, Hannah’s story looked like...

What does it look like to bring God into every part of your life - from the sidelines to the stage? In Episode 8 of Beam Boldly , host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with Jaden Johnson, a dual-sport dancer at the University of Georgia (Dance Dawgs and Georgettes), and M’Kaylah Jackson, a UGA cheerleader and FCA leader, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, purpose, and what it means to follow Go...

What happens when the plan you’ve worked your whole life for suddenly changes — and God calls you to trust Him anyway? In Episode 7 of Beam Boldly , host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with Mallory Gregory, former Division I gymnast at The Ohio State University and 2025 FCA Female College Athlete of the Year, for a powerful conversation about obedience, surrender, and finding peace when God redirect...

What happens when you invite God into the arena — and let Him take control? In Episode 6 of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with University of Georgia equestrian and national champion Madi Hill for an honest conversation about anxiety, faith, and finding peace in surrender. From discovering her love for riding at nine years old to competing at the collegiate level, Madi opens up abo...

What happens when your biggest dreams collide with God’s greater plan? In Episode 5 of Beam Boldly , host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with Major League Baseball pitcher Kendall Graveman of the Houston Astros for a powerful conversation about faith, discipline, and the lessons that come through surrender. From pitching in the World Series to facing career-threatening injury, Kendall shares how God...

She’s a 3x JO National Champion and one of the newest faces of Florida Gymnastics, but Jocelyn Sasson’s story goes deeper than titles. Episode 4 of Beam Boldly features host Brooke Gleichowski in conversation with University of Florida gymnast Jocelyn Sasson for an inspiring look at faith, humility, and confidence on and beyond the mat. As she begins her collegiate journey, Jocelyn opens up about...

Special invite from host Brooke Gleichowski: Join Beam Boldly Connect ! Beam Boldly Connect is a faith-based community of likeminded believers where faith, friendship, and real conversation go deeper. BB Connect empowers listeners to connect beyond the podcast through Q&As, announcements, events, and encouragement that uplifts and inspires, with host Brooke, Beam Boldly guests, and the communi...

In this captivating episode of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with 4x NCAA Gymnastics Champion, SEC Champion, and 2025 Honda Sport Award winner, former University of Oklahoma gymnast, Jordan Bowers! Jordan and Brooke talk about faith, resilience, and purpose beyond perfection - from flipping around her childhood home to becoming one of the most decorated athletes in college gymnast...

In this uplifting episode of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski sits down with Creslyn Brose and Sharon Lee of Kentucky Gymnastics to explore how faith creates unity even in the most competitive environments. Through heartfelt stories and honest reflections, the three athletes share how worship, community, and intentional friendships have shaped their experiences as student-athletes in the SEC....

In the premiere episode of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski opens up about her personal experience with anxiety and how faith became her anchor through the storm. Drawing from her background as a competitive gymnast, Brooke shares the intense pressure and fear she faced during her senior year of high school — and the moments that taught her to slow down, breathe, and trust. Through scripture,...

Beam Boldly is a podcast hosted by NCAA Division I gymnast Brooke Gleichowski, created to inspire and empower athletes and young women navigating the challenges of sports, faith, and everyday life. With openness and authenticity, Brooke and her guests share their experiences as collegiate athletes, gymnasts, Olympians, coaches, and more, exploring what it means to compete with confidence while sta...