Guest: Satema Nali (Former New England Patriot, Speaker, and Coach) In this moving episode, Erica is joined by Satema Nali, a man who traded the grass of the NFL gridiron for the stage of human potential. Satema opens up about his journey from being "the worst player on the team" to winning a Super Bowl, and the subsequent "wilderness" of the 2008 recession that stripped away his wealth but revealed his true calling.

In this episode, we explore: The Divine Nudge: How to recognize the "whispers" in your spirit that tell you there is more to your life than the status quo. The "Game Changer" Mentality: Defining the courage it takes to break generational curses and pursue a legacy that outlives you. Rising from the Abyss: Satema shares his "humbled heart" moments—from EBT cards to knocking on doors—and how those trials prepared him to lead others.

The Art of Regeneration: Practical wisdom on "sharpening the saw" through meditation, prayer, and knowing when to turn the world off. The Bucket Wish: Satema reveals his three deepest desires, including a touching tribute to his parents' legacy of grit and sacrifice.

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"Go out, live your dreams, and do something special just for you. We’ll see you next week." — Erica Nicole Malone

The Bucket Wish began as a documentary. It became a movement. A bucket list is what you want to do before you die. The Bucket Wish is something different — it's what you dare to want right now, while you're still here to live it.

Hosted by writer, playwright, and storyteller Erica Nicole Malone, The Bucket Wish is a weekly podcast for anyone who watched the rug get pulled out from under them and wondered if they'd ever get back up. For the restaurant owner who lost everything. For the actor who stopped working. For anyone who has ever quietly let a dream go. Each week, Erica brings you real stories of people who refused to quit — along with the tools, the community, and the roadmap to help you navigate the doubt, the fear, and the moments when you can barely walk.

This isn't just about inspiration. It's about equipping you to actually make your wishes come true. You are not just one thing. You were built for more.

The Bucket Wish officially launches May 15th. You won't be doing this alone.

In this powerful episode of the BucketWish Podcast, Erica Nicole Malone shares a masterclass in intentional living. Drawing from her high-stakes experience as a filmmaker and researcher—including the nine months of meticulous preparation required to tell the story of the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Erica reveals why your life deserves the same rigor as a hit screenplay.

Are you moving forward with a roadmap, or are you just "doing you" without a destination? Erica breaks down the essential elements of "scripting your life," from drafting your personal beat sheet to auditing the "cast" of characters currently occupying your space. Key Takeaways from This Week’s Episode: The Power of the Script: Why showing up prepared with a plan is the only way to ensure you don't end up in "New York" when your soul is calling you to "Texas." Character Audits: How to identify the "bad actors" and "set fillers" in your life—those who consume your energy and time without moving your story forward.

The Energy Exchange: Why it is not only okay but necessary to expect a return on the love and inspiration you pour into others. Protecting Your Interior: Strategies for dealing with "triggers" and difficult people (the "Google" method) to ensure no one else takes the remote control to your spirit. Horse Blinders & Focus: The importance of maintaining a "storyboard" mindset to remain impenetrable against distractions and stay focused on winning your own race. Your time is your most valuable asset—more precious than a billion dollars.

Join Erica this week to learn how to reinvent yourself and become the person you’ve always dreamed of being.

You are expensive. You are treasured. You are special. Stop letting people spend your energy without a script."

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