Become the Victor Podcast

In today’s episode, I sit down with Joshua Holi, who shares his incredible journey from growing up without a father figure, falling into the streets, running away from home at 16, facing violence, being on the run as a fugitive for 13 months, and serving five years in prison — to rebuilding his life with faith, accountability, discipline, and purpose. Joshua opens up about the mindset that led him...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Alex Echols, who is a speaker, coach, facilitator, storyteller, entrepreneur, and Stage 4 cancer survivor. Alex opens up about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, using art and technology as outlets, learning how to navigate pressure, and eventually facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront mortality in a way most people never expe...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sarah Elizabeth Segrest, a Vietnamese-born adoptee, triathlete, endurance athlete, and history-making competitor whose story goes far beyond the finish line. Sarah opens up about being born in Vietnam, adopted into the United States, navigating racism, identity, family, faith, and the emotional weight of wondering where she truly belonged. After moving to Texas...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Niemiller, the stand-up comedian known as The Cripple Threat of Comedy and a 3rd-place finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 14. Ryan’s story is more than just comedy. Before millions of people saw him on AGT, he spent 13 years grinding in comedy clubs, small towns, difficult rooms, and uncertain seasons where quitting would have made sense. He opens up a...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Kenney, better known as Dad, How Do I and widely recognized as the Internet’s Dad. Rob’s story is much deeper than helpful tutorials and everyday life advice. After growing up without the fatherly presence he needed, he made a decision to become the kind of dad, mentor, and guide that so many people wish they had. Through Dad, How Do I, Rob has reached milli...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Mark Valeriote, a calisthenics athlete, fitness coach, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Beast Games competitor whose story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when discipline replaces excuses. Before competing on one of the biggest game shows in the world, Mark was an overweight teenager who spent his days playing video games, struggling with confidence,...

In this video, I sit down with Neha Jat, a young entrepreneur who went from growing up in Rural India to building a life centered around entrepreneurship, mindset, personal growth, and financial freedom in New Zealand. We talk about the pressure of family expectations, walking away from the traditional path, trading, public speaking, self-development, resilience, and what it really takes to build...

In this video, I sit down with Tanner Planes, an entrepreneur, e-commerce operator, and co-founder of ShipVelocity, a fulfillment and logistics company that has helped generate over $300 million in client revenue. But Tanner’s story didn’t begin in warehouses, business partnerships, or scaling brands—it began as a young kid in a small town with big ambition, experimenting with business ideas long...

In this video, I sit down with Gogo Bethke, also known as the Social Media Queen of Real Estate, for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, business, and mindset. Gogo shares her incredible journey of arriving in the United States with only $200, no connections, and barely speaking English, then building her way into one of the most influential voices in real estate. From working ordinar...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Liahona Olayan, to uncover a story that goes far beyond music. From living in a tent in Hawaii with her family to becoming a Top 24 contestant on American Idol, her journey is one of faith, resilience, and discovering purpose through adversity. We dive into what it truly means to stand firm in your values in an industry that constantly pressures you to change. L...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rhoman Eyere, a creator, podcast host, and contestant on the reality survival show Extracted, to break down what really happened behind the scenes. From being unexpectedly thrown into one of the most intense survival environments imaginable to losing every challenge and still making it to the end, his story is one of resilience, mindset, and transformation. We d...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hannah Riggs, a Beast Games contestant whose story goes far beyond the competition. From being underestimated as the final female competitor to balancing life as a software engineer, professional dancer, and performance artist—her journey is a powerful reminder that people don’t always see the full picture. We dive into what it really felt like inside Beast Game...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Cory Sims, also known as Player 191 from Beast Games Season 2, to uncover his story behind one of the most intense competitions ever created. From serving in the United States Navy to becoming a husband, father of three, an author, and a man deeply rooted in faith, Cory shares the journey that shaped his resilience long before the cameras were ever rolling. What...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sue Smey, known for competing on Survivor and Beast Games, to talk about the deeper story behind her strength. While many people know Sue from reality competition television, this conversation goes far beyond the screen. We talk about her childhood, trauma, healing journey, self-worth, motherhood, resilience, and the mindset that helped shape the woman she is to...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kylie Martin, also known online as Kylie Monster BMX, to talk about her journey through BMX racing, personal adversity, mental health struggles, resilience, faith, and what it really takes to keep going when life gets hard. From getting started in BMX at a young age to navigating injuries, trauma, competition, social media, sponsorships, and self-doubt, Kylie op...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brad Miller — known online as @MyBeckersStory — to share an honest conversation about living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic progressive muscle-wasting condition that can impact mobility, endurance, and daily life over time. Brad opens up about being diagnosed at a young age, realizing he couldn’t keep up with other kids, and learning to adapt long bef...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kevin Schaefer (@kevinschaefer19) — a writer, journalist, and disability advocate living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA Type 2) — to unpack the real journey behind confidence, independence, and finding your voice. Kevin shares what it was like growing up with SMA in the pre–social media era, navigating hospitalizations, school accessibility, and the hidden em...

In this video, I sit down with competitive adaptive athlete and man of faith Zack Ruhl (@pitbullruhll) for a raw, hilarious, and powerful conversation about what it truly means to become stronger than your circumstances. From being born with a deformity and enduring 28+ surgeries by his teens, to skating through school, fighting for a chance to play football, and refusing to live under pity—Zack s...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jose (@JoseInspires) — a speaker, creator, and 2x bestselling author whose message has helped thousands find direction, confidence, and purpose. Jose opens up about living with SMA Type III (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), the moment his body began changing, and what it felt like going from independence to needing help — emotionally, mentally, and physically. He share...

In today’s episode, I sit down with my longtime best friend Alfonso Reyes, known online as @musculardystrophywarrior (MDW1999). Alfonso opens up about living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy — a progressive condition that affects muscles over time — and the unseen mental battles that come with it: isolation, uncertainty about the future, and learning how to keep going. This conversation is from ch...

Become the Victor, is a podcast series dedicated to transformation, resilience, and the human spirit. Hosted by Victor Guerra (Victortheinspiration), this podcast features powerful interviews with individuals who have turned their trials into triumph or a test into a testimony. Each conversation dives into the inner process of transformation and the journey of moving through adversity becoming str...