Kyle Jordan is a former college football player who began his journey as a walk-on at Howard University.

Despite only playing one year of high school football in Philly, Kyle’s determination earned him a spot on the team at Howard. Eventually, he transferred back home to Temple University to focus on his academics and personal growth.

Back in Philly, Kyle discovered a passion for science, filmmaking, and storytelling. He now uses his creativity to uplift his community and spread positivity. Kyle has written a coming-of-age sci-fi novel, a children’s book, and a comic book. He’s also written, directed, and starred in both live-action and animated short films.

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Helaun “Lonnie” Mulligan is a former D1 women’s soccer player who competed in the SEC at Ole Miss and finished her career at Southern University, an HBCU, as a graduate transfer. Her journey overcoming a major injury while at Ole Miss, and the strength she drew from her Mississippi roots and support system shaped her resilience and values—not only as an athlete but as a person and professional.

In this episode, Lonnie shares how those experiences led to a deep passion for holistic wellness, fitness, youth, athlete development, and community engagement. Now working in student-athlete development at the University of Maryland and teaching fitness classes across the DMV, she continues to uplift others while staying grounded in her commitment to community and personal growth.

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Vad Lee is a former professional football player and All-American college quarterback turned thought-provoking speaker, author, and leader. With over a decade of experience in coaching, mentorship, and public speaking, Vad is a dynamic force who inspires diverse audiences through his message of purpose, resilience, and transformation.

In this episode, we explore Vad’s journey from winning state titles in Durham, North Carolina, to setting records as a D1 quarterback, to facing a career-altering injury during his senior year. That moment shifted everything. It led him to write a book, launch the nonprofit Purpose Over Position, and dedicate himself to supporting athletes navigating career transitions and trauma recovery.

We also dive into his life as a professional athlete, his experiences overcoming adversity, and the legacy he’s building beyond the game, rooted in faith, family, and impact.

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Terrell Bush, aka T Bush, is a former sprint football athlete at Chestnut Hill College who has carved out an impressive career in sports, media, and public relations.

In this episode of Athlete Alchemy, we dive into his journey as he grows up in New York City, competes as a college athlete, juggles four jobs at once, and eventually finds his footing in the world of sports, media, and PR. T Bush shares how he broke into working with the NFL, built experience in PR with the Brooklyn Nets and Madison Square Garden, and launched his own sports media platform. We explore the legacy he’s working to build and the key lessons he’s learned in pursuit of his purpose.

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Kicking off the Athlete Alchemy interview series with Philly native and ESPN NFL Nation reporter Kris Rhim.

Kris shares his journey from playing JV basketball to earning an opportunity to compete as a track and field athlete at Springfield College. He reflects on being a leader on campus and how his college journalism experience led to internships, which opened the door to telling powerful stories for the Boston Globe, New York Times, and now ESPN.

We discuss identity, purpose, sports media, and what it means to keep showing up despite early setbacks.

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Hosted by Walt Pegues Jr., Athlete Alchemy explores the journeys of athletes transforming their athletic potential into lifelong excellence. Through real conversations with former athletes, industry pros, and thought leaders, we unpack the challenges, lessons, and wins that come after the game. Our mission is to empower athletes, former athletes, and aspiring sport professionals to thrive by focusing on community, exploration, and wellness. Join our community and let's build!

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