Into the Unknown

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What would you do if you uncovered a piece of history hidden inside your own family? In this episode, Tamara Buzyna Adams shares the remarkable story behind her book Last Ship to Freedom and the journey that began when she and her mother translated her grandmother’s 100-year-old diaries during COVID. What started as a family project quickly evolved i...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the life you built is suddenly turned upside down? In this episode, William Hansen shares his incredible journey from serving in the Marine Corps and National Guard to surviving traumatic injuries sustained during combat overseas. After years of military service, deployments to Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq, and Egypt, William returne...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when traditional recovery methods aren’t enough? In this episode, Stacey Roberts shares her journey from multi-sport athlete and physical therapist to the founder of New You Health and Wellness, where she helps people rethink pain relief, recovery, and long-term healing. Through a combination of functional medicine, holistic care, and innovative t...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the life you built no longer feels aligned but you have no idea what comes next? Jeremy sits down with Elena Nicole for an honest conversation about confidence, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and the terrifying reality of walking away from comfort without a guaranteed plan. After years of struggling with self-doubt and feeling disco...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it take to go from sitting on the bench to earning MVP honors and committing to play rugby at Notre Dame? Sumo sits down with Giabella Romano for a powerful conversation about confidence, identity, resilience, and the sport that completely changed her life. Growing up surrounded by rugby, Giabella shares how the game became far more than co...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the career you built your identity around suddenly disappears? Jeremy sits down with executive coach and Balanced at Last founder Simanto “Sim” Khandaker to unpack the emotional reality behind burnout, layoffs, toxic work cultures, and the professional trauma so many people silently carry. From his journey as an immigrant navigating...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with the life you actually want? In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Meghan DeFord shares her journey from higher education fundraising and leadership into entrepreneurship, executive coaching, and building a business rooted in authenticity, impact,...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Jeremy sits down with entrepreneur and podcast host Andrew Cook for a conversation about burnout, reinvention, and the moment success no longer feels aligned. After building businesses from a young age and climbing a promising career path in accounting and wealth management, Andrew found himself facing a question many people avoid asking: what happens when the...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Sergeant Stubby wasn’t supposed to become a war hero. He started as a stray dog wandering the streets of New Haven, Connecticut — until one unexpected encounter with American soldiers changed history forever. We dive into the unbelievable true story of the dog who went from camp mascot to one of the most decorated war dogs of World War I. But what ma...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Jeremy Swick sits down with Fred Garlington for a conversation about leadership, grief, mental health, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a life aligned with who you are. From navigating career pivots and helping founders scale strategically to opening up about the sudden loss of his father, Fred shares the experiences that reshaped...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when a sports historian, podcast producer, and master connector sits down with one of his closest friends for an unfiltered conversation about storytelling, relationships, and building opportunities from the ground up? In this episode, Tamika Taylor sits down with Jeremy Swick — also known as “Sumo” — to talk about his journey from worki...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if the place you least expected could become the foundation for your strongest relationships and biggest life decisions? Jeremy Swick sits down with Michael Egan to explore how rugby became more than just a sport it became a gateway to community, belonging, and personal growth. From being randomly recruited in college to building lifelong friendships acro...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you chase a dream that wasn’t built for you and refuse to let it go anyway? Jeremy Swick sits down with Jackson He, whose journey from China to college football is anything but ordinary. From stepping onto the field with no experience to navigating cultural expectations, isolation, and moments where quitting felt inevitable, Jackson...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens after a battle that pushes you to your limits… physically, mentally, and emotionally? For many, competition ends when the clock runs out but in rugby, that’s where something unexpected begins. In this episode, Thomas Strickland III shares how a sport built on intensity, grit, and resilience also creates one of the strongest forms of conn...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" From the soccer fields of Lagos to the football stadiums of America, Frederick Henry-Ajudua's journey is a masterclass in adaptability and determination. After moving to the US at 16, he transformed from a soccer player to a college football defensive end through sheer will and countless hours of film study, despite having never played the sport before. His pa...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it look like to come back stronger when life, loss, and uncertainty try to pull you away from the game you love? Jeremy Swick sits down with professional rugby player Bailey Johnson for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and the evolving meaning of success. From discovering rugby after getting cut from volleyball to buildin...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when a leap of faith takes you far beyond the life you originally imagined? Jeremy sits down with Analucia Beltran to explore a journey shaped by risk, resilience, and a promise that changed everything. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Analucia shares how a defining moment in her life pushed her to leave home in pursuit of something greate...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Why does success feel just out of reach even when you know exactly what to do? What if the obstacle standing between you and your next level isn’t your boss, your circumstances, or bad luck… but something happening internally? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Kam Knight unpacks the concept of internal resistance the hidden force in the mind that...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when writing becomes more than expression when it becomes survival? In this episode, Meg Stafford shares how a breast cancer diagnosis led her to begin documenting her experience through an email list she never intended to turn into a book. What started as a way to avoid repeating difficult updates became something far deeper: a lifeline...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the war ends but the battles inside don’t? In this raw and vulnerable episode Paul B. Miller shares his journey from decorated soldier to broken man, and the long, painful climb back to himself. After 16 years of service, three deployments, and a medical discharge that left him physically debilitated and emotionally shattered, Paul...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does real self‑work actually look like when no one’s watching? In this deeply honest conversation, Kate Eckman unpacks the difference between talking about growth and truly embodying it. In a world full of self‑proclaimed experts, she shares why she no longer feels the need to convince, explain, or preach and how living her values has become far more powe...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you feel untethered in the life you’ve built and choose to follow an inner voice into the unknown? In this powerful conversation, host Jeremy Swick is joined by Kathy Imabayashi, whose move from Canada to Japan marked the start of a life completely rewritten. With no internet, no plan, and no language skills, Kathy stepped into a world she di...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if your dream job turned out to be someone else’s dream not yours? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with content creator and podcaster Ally Langan to unpack what happens when the “right” path goes all wrong and why that might be the best thing that ever happened. From quitting law school to launching a dog walking bus...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it look like to build something global without a roadmap just instinct, resilience, and a deep belief in what’s possible? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with Ellaine Gelman, a former rugby player turned international founder, to unpack a life shaped by bold decisions and unlikely pivots. From leaving the U.S. for Oxford...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when passion refuses to clock out? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with freelance sportswriter and podcaster Liam Hanley to explore what it really means to build a creative career without a safety net and without losing your voice along the way. From long nights editing podcasts to walking away from writing j...