Sage Steele Speaks Up: Leaving ESPN, Cancel Culture & Finding Purpose Again — Ep 42

What does it mean to stand firm in your convictions, even when the world is against you?

To kick off the new year, Rich sits down with Sage Steele—an icon in sports journalism whose story is one of courage, resilience, and purpose. From being canceled by mainstream media to walking through divorce and heartbreak, Sage shares how she found strength in her faith, family, and calling.

Now, as the creator of The Sage Steele Show, she reflects on finding purpose in the pain and standing firm through life's storms. Her story will leave you inspired—don’t miss it.

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00:00 - Pod Intro
02:20 - Sage's Background
11:15 - No Such Thing As Overnight Success
14:20 - Her ESPN Journey
25:50 - Balancing Work And Family
40:20 - "My Heart Was In The Right Place, But The Burden Was Too Much"
47:00 - I Was Never Alone
56:35 - Life After Divorce
1:09:05 - "This Is What I Got For Speaking Up"
1:34:40 - No Weapon Form Against You Shall Prosper
1:40:50 - What Area Are You Maturing In?