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.

Join the Movement Don't let "someday" become code for "never." Whether you are a leader needing a breath of oxygen or a dreamer looking for a sign to start, The Bucket Wish is here to light the way. Listen, subscribe, and remember: Your desires are divine.

"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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Butterfly Girl" — A Conversation with Alexia Faith This week on The BucketWish, Ericka Nicole Malone sits down with someone very close to her heart — her daughter, singer-songwriter Alexia Faith.

Alexia has been quietly ascending for years, and this conversation is your chance to truly meet her. She opens up about the pivotal moment that sparked *Butterfly Girl* — her breakout single with over half a million views worldwide — and what it really means to rescue yourself when the fairy tale doesn't show up on cue. She talks about growing up feeling different, learning to fly away from the towns and the people who wanted to keep her small, and why softness in a Black woman is not a weakness. It is, in fact, the whole point.

They also get into her brand new single *Incognito* — what it means to disappear on your own terms, let people lose access to you, and come back exactly when you're ready.

This one is equal parts inspiration and joy. Because if you know Ericka and Alexia together, you already know — the laughs are coming too.

Come with us. Your dreams are worth fighting for — not for the accolades, but because you love them.

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I want to tell you about a memory from my childhood — laying out in the sun with my friends, not one of us thinking about who was white, who was Black, who was Latina. Just kids. Just happy to be together. That kind of innocence stays with you.

This week on The Bucketwish, I'm holding that memory up against the world we're living in right now — full of pain, full of chaos — and if you're an empath like me, it can feel like too much to hold. But I believe that when voices come together, there is change. When we choose love over fear, there is healing. I'm sharing something personal this episode — about growing up, about the moments in history we thought we'd never live through again, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up for each other anyway.

Because here's what I know — your dreams still matter in the middle of all of this. They matter *because* of all of this. The world needs you whole. The world needs you living, not just surviving.

That's what The Bucketwish was built for. To remind you that your dreams are worth chasing, that you don't have to do it alone, and that the life you're imagining for yourself is possible — even now, especially now. We are all our brother's keeper, and part of keeping each other is giving each other permission to rise. Come sit with me. Let's find the light together — and let's go after everything we were meant to be.

"We are everyone else’s number one cheerleader, but sometimes we aren’t the number one cheerleader for ourselves." In this soul-stirring episode, Erica Nicole Malone invites you to redefine what it means to live in excellence. Moving beyond the "hustle," Erica explores excellence as an act of integrity, character, and self-love. From the surprising lesson she learned from her handyman, Jose, to the "Broadway standard" she set for her cast at age seventeen, Erica illustrates how excellence isn’t about impressing "important" people—it’s about how you show up when no one is looking. In this episode, we discuss: The Excellence of You: Why treating yourself to a nice lunch and a moment of reflection is a high-level act of character. The "Hazmat" Standard: How true integrity means protecting and providing the best experience for others, just like a job well done. The Equalizer: Why money and status don't change your value, and why we owe the same excellence to the person cleaning the stalls as we do to a CEO. Filling Your Cup: Recognizing when you are "depleting out" and how to refuel so you can continue to be there for your family and your dreams. Are you moving, or are you growing? It’s time to stop the "quagmire of movement" and start moving in excellence.

In this soul-stirring episode of The Bucketwish, Erica Nicole Malone dives deep into the transformative practice of manifestation—not as a fleeting trend, but as a lifelong movement for self-discovery. Drawing from her own journey—from a teenager in Louisville with a lack of resources and a big vision to a successful creator—

Erica shares how the simple act of writing down your dreams can fundamentally shift your reality. Whether you are at the top of your game or feel like you’ve lost everything, this episode is a powerful reminder that your current circumstances do not define your destination.

Erica challenges us to silence the noise of social media, return to our "secret place," and get meticulously clear about what we want to call into our lives.

Key Takeaways from the Conversation:

The Science of Writing it Down: Why the transition from thought to paper is the first step in bringing a wish to life.

The Vision Board Evolution:Erica reflects on how her early vision boards—inspired by Sarah Ban Breathnach’s *Something More*—manifested every single item, and why she’s dreaming even bigger now.

Training the Mind:A look at "brainwashing for positivity" to combat depression and keep the mind focused on growth rather than lack.

Faith Over Finances: How stepping out in faith makes the "staircase appear," even when you don't have the funds or the resources.

The Gratitude Reset: The importance of maintaining a gratitude journal to recognize the blessings already present while waiting for the next manifestation. "You can be where you are and still rise. You don't have to be 'high,' you can have nothing... but I’m challenging you to write down the wish you have for your life." —

Erica Nicole Malone ---

Mentioned in this Episode: Something More by Sarah Ban Breathnach

The philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Are you ready to see your dreams manifest? Take Erica’s challenge this week: find a blank piece of paper, go to your center, and write down your most authentic wish.

It’s easy to be motivated when things are going well, but discipline is what carries you when the initial excitement evaporates. Why This Mindset Matters The "Hard" is the Filter: Most people quit when things get difficult. If you keep going, you’re already outperforming the majority by default. Endurance as a Muscle: You don't just "have" endurance; you build it by staying in the game longer than you want to. Strengthening the Will: Every time you choose discipline over comfort, you’re casting a vote for the person you want to become. "Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don't want to do it."