WNBA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Maya Moore sits down with Scottie for a conversation on true human flourishing, stepping away from professional sports at the peak of her career, and fighting mass incarceration.
Maya shares what it takes to build a championship culture, why “hustle and grind” culture leads to burnout, how to find true community, and the story of walking away from gold medals and titles to fight for justice alongside her husband, Jonathan Irons.
Moments from the conversation
▶ 02:10 How high-performance sports shape character & virtues
▶ 10:53 “Our highest call in life is to be human”
▶ 18:18 Redefining success beyond achievements & the “hamster wheel”
▶ 35:15 The story of Jonathan Irons & fighting mass incarceration
▶ 41:40 Where real courage and character come from
▶ 01:03:30 Resources for community, coaching, and justice work
About Maya Moore
WNBA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer. After stepping away from professional basketball at the peak of her career, Maya fought for justice alongside her husband, Jonathan Irons.
Mentioned in this episode
- Win With Justice
- Chasing Justice
- Love & Justice, by Maya Moore & Jonathan Irons
- The BEMA Podcast
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction & welcome WNBA Hall of Famer Maya Moore
- 02:10 How high-performance sports shape character & virtues
- 03:56 What UConn & the Minnesota Lynx taught Maya about championship teams
- 07:27 Technology, connection, and staying human in a digital world
- 10:53 “Our highest call in life is to be human”
- 12:36 The hidden cost of modern industries & chasing success
- 18:18 Redefining success beyond achievements & the “hamster wheel”
- 24:00 Connecting with nature, Indigenous wisdom, and sustainability
- 32:15 Why Maya walked away from basketball to pursue justice
- 35:15 The story of Jonathan Irons & fighting mass incarceration
- 38:26 “God’s superstars are in the margins”
- 41:40 Where real courage and character come from
- 48:48 “Trust the story”: what to do when you feel lost or burnt out
- 01:01:32 Breaking the “work, work, medicate” culture & learning to celebrate
- 01:03:30 Resources for community, coaching, and justice work
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