Convergence: The Art of Being Everything

In this episode of  Convergence , I sit down with a very special guest and familiar voice—Chris Cullen—for a real, unfiltered conversation about life beyond the surface. Chris is an author, speaker, mindset coach, and Ironman athlete, and he’s also my first repeat guest on the show. While his background spans collegiate and minor league baseball and over a decade in a successful corporate car...

This week on  Convergence , I’m recording from Austin, Texas with one of my closest friends, Lindsey Wilkins. Lindsey is a photographer, creative entrepreneur, former CrossFit coach, and now a first-time mom to her six-month-old son. We sit down for an honest conversation about identity, fitness, motherhood, business, and what it really means to move forward instead of “bounce back.” Lindsey...

What happens when your body forces you to stop — and you don’t know if you trust it enough to start again? I sat down with my friend Carter to talk about injury and recovery, but what we really talked about was identity. A single moment on a flag football field led to both of his patellar tendons rupturing at the same time. Weeks in the hospital. Learning how to walk again. And just as he began to...

In this season premiere, I’m sharing the full story of what’s been happening in my life over the past few months—and why this season is all about recovery, resilience, and the comeback. I took a break after season one without knowing that when I returned, I’d be coming back with the biggest and most humbling story of my life so far. What started as mild back pain after a workout quickly spiraled i...

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Jacob Showers, founder of AION Training and the most energetic and genuine person in any room. Jacob shares how his journey went from selling hoodies in college to coaching at various gyms, launching a virtual running club, and eventually creating AION, a community built on energy, intentionality, and making life as awesome as possible. We talk about what it r...

In this episode, I’m recording outside for the first time (!!) and diving into something relevant to my life lately: connection and community. Here’s some key points:   •  Why I’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider and how that’s shaped my need for meaningful connection   •  How putting yourself in the right rooms changes everything   • &n...

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve had in a long time: why consistency always beats intensity. After completing the 75 Hard challenge, I realized that the slow, steady habits I built had a much bigger impact than any short burst of motivation ever has. This is a concept we all know, but putting it into practice is where the real work begins. Here’s what I get i...

In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been a big part of my life lately: 75 Hard. I’ve had this topic on my mind for weeks, and I’m excited to finally sit down and share what the program is, why I chose to do it, and how it’s impacted me so far. I’m currently on day 49, and it’s been a journey — physically, mentally, and emotionally. I talk about what led me to commit to something this...

In this episode, I’m sharing a lesson that’s been really relevant in my life lately: how focusing on less can actually bring you more. After feeling overwhelmed by trying to do too much, between work, creative projects, fitness, and life, a conversation with my sister helped me realize the power of slowing down and getting laser-focused. I talk about how constantly chasing “what’s next” can steal...

Welcome back to Convergence! In this episode, I dive into the documentary  A Clean Slate , which follows Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog’s intense, years-long journey through injury, recovery, and resilience. As someone who’s also been on a recovery path, this hit especially close to home. From watching Gabe read his own journal entries to reflecting on the emotional toll of setback...

Hey friends, welcome back to Convergence ! It’s been a little while since my last episode, and today I’m just hopping on the mic to share where I’m at lately. I’ve been in this interesting space where I’m super present and intentional in my offline life, but also navigating how that impacts my podcast and social media presence. I talk about the tension between wanting to share meaningful conversat...

Today I’m beyond excited to introduce you to my good friend, Chris Cullen. Chris has an incredible journey—from being a professional baseball player to excelling in sales, then making the leap into mindset coaching, speaking, and writing. Currently, he serves as the mental conditioning coach for the University of Georgia Women’s Softball team and works with individuals and organizations to build m...

In this episode of *Convergence*, I’m reflecting on the challenges of staying consistent with my personal project while navigating a busy, overwhelming season of life. After taking a two-week break, I share some thoughts on finding balance, practicing gratitude, and adjusting expectations to shift my perspective on the demands of everyday life. I talk about a skiing lesson experience I had as a me...

Welcome back to Convergence: The Art of Being Everything ! Today we’re talking about my January experiment: 8,000 steps every single day, no excuses. What started as a way to fight the winter blues turned into an eye-opening journey of consistency, accountability, and self-discovery. Here’s what I cover in this episode: The Why Behind the Steps: How winter’s gloom motivated me to create this chall...

I’m so excited to bring you this very special episode of Convergence: The Art of Being Everything . Why so special? Because I’m welcoming my very first guest ever—Jeramy Curry, PGA! Jeramy isn’t just an incredible golf instructor; he’s been a huge part of my journey in learning to see golf (and life) in a whole new way. In this episode, we chat about how we first met and bonded over mindset, resil...

The very first book club episode! I just finished reading The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni. I'm diving into some powerful insights I gained from reading  The Ideal Team Player  as part of my Emerging Leaders program. This book explores the key qualities that make up an ideal team player—humble, hungry, and smart—and I reflect on how these traits can shape great leadership and st...

Welcome back to  Convergence: The Art of Being Everything ! It feels great to be back after taking a much-needed break over the holidays. In this episode, I’m diving into how to get back into a routine after the chaos of a busy season. If you’ve been feeling a bit off track after the holidays, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ll be sharing some insights on how to ease back into any routine and o...

In this episode of Convergence: The Art of Being Everything, I’m diving into the tools and strategies that have helped me improve my goal-setting and habit-building. After years of planning and getting stuck without executing, I’ve found some methods that actually work—and I’m excited to share them with you. I talk about how books like "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and tools from Colin Henderson’...

Welcome back to  Convergence ! In this episode, I’m diving into the art of building unshakable confidence—a topic that’s close to my heart and something I think a lot of us struggle with. Confidence might seem like something people are just born with, but the truth is, it’s a skill that is built over time. I’ll walk you through why confidence starts with self-awareness, how knowing who you ar...

Welcome to the very first episode of Convergence: The Art of Being Everything! I'm Alex, and I’m thrilled to finally launch this podcast after three years of thinking about it. The journey of those years—from wondering what I should talk about to actually hitting record—is a big part of what this podcast is all about. In this first episode, I share my story and I’ll dive into how I used to struggl...