Slice Up Your Life

Xavier Scruggs is a husband, a father, a believer, an athlete, and the creator of Xtraordinary Athletes - a community for athletes to come together and learn life skills beyond the field (or court or whatever platform you’re playing on). I love how x talks about setting the foundations early on - whether that be as an athlete preparing to be a culture influence, a father that leads by example for his children or a son learning to listen to his spiritual father. x talks about being willing to learn as much as we can, and knowing whatever decision we make, god’s got us either way. This is such a great open conversation about being a christian and trying to navigate through this walk of life with patience, wisdom and discernment. WHERE TO FIND ALL THE DEATS: Xavier InstagramXTRAORDINARY ATHLETES InstagramXTRAORDINARY ATHLETE Website Weight of Gold HBO Documentary BLACK JACK PIZZA OASIS CHURCH CHICAGO MESSAGES #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Jess won a place in my heart from the moment I met her. I’m not sure if it was her willingness to be an open book (because same), her free spirit during worship, her God gifted talent for words to flow out of her or her insane brain for art & entrepreneurship. Whatever it was, I knew this girl was a gem. I feel truly blessed to have Jess apart of my life, my community and even more so, my council. She drops wisdom and reminds us all to loosen the grip on our plans & listen to let God move throughout the transitions in our life - whether that be relationally or professionally. WHERE TO FIND ALL THE DEATS: Jess InstagramOur Days Photo InstagramFor Just A Moment Business WebsiteSa Voix InstagramDarling Dear InstagramTortorice’s Pizza #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Jarryd Cole is a former college basketball player at the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Trisha Cole. They now reside in Ames, IA and have 3 beautiful girls and expecting one more (Jarryd is pulling for a boy). He has had a passion for having the hard conversations on racial tensions, through biblical views for a long time…intro The Ambassador - A biblically informed Christian coalition that engages issues of religion, race, justice, and culture in ways that pursue reconciliation. One of my favorite things he says is in regards to how we should operate- as the HUB. Humble: Philippians 2:1-4Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.Unified: John 17: 21-2321 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.Bold: 2 Timothy 1:7 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.See more about The ambassador & his adorable family on his Instagram. WHERE TO FIND ALL THE DEATS: The Ambassador InstagramThe Ambassador WebsiteThe Ambassador Podcast Cornerstone Church God’s Very Good Idea Book #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

IB is such a light. Her energy & brain brightens up the room. She is a force to be reckoned with. She is a trailblazer. She is the creator of her little love child: refine cltv - a digital community to help identify and support minority & women owned businesses & freelancers. She sheds light on her feelings, emotions and thought processes during the Black Lives Matter movement. "I don't believe in coincidences, I believe in God" Her Deats: InstagramRefine CLTV InstagramRefine CLTV Site Other Deats: Janet Jackson’s IG repost of her dancingArt of Pizza People Church #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Joey is apart of the OG Oasis crew who helped move & plant this church in the city of Chicago (PTL!). He is a nurse at Northwestern Hospital in the city and loves himself some college basketball & pineapple pizza. I appreciate his openness and vulnerability to speak on his faith journey and just life - trying to live & love well. Two of the favorite things he said was: "I never thought that my career would shape my theology" & “put your head down, love people well & stop looking for the approval of others” and man can I relate to the latter. You can check out more on his Instagram. Other things mentioned: Wild at Heart by John EldredgeMeaning of Marriage by Timothy KellerParlor Pizza - Chicago, IL Owen & Engine - Chicago, IL Oasis Church Chicago #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Jordan is a senior in high school in the north burbs of Illinois - she was adopted off of Native American reservation and continues to stand up for her roots. She also stands firm in her faith & her passion for advocacy. On top of all of that, the girl can sing! Her Deats: Her InstagramHer song: INNOCENCEHer podcast: Plans to ProsperOther things mentioned: C24/7: An organization to help families get resources during this time of COVID-19Case for ChristViccino’s Pizza #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Paiton & Joseph are seriously beautiful souls - not only are they amazing people, but everything they create is stunning. They talk about their journeys, finding Oasis, finding each other and finding their purpose through Christ. THEIR DEATS: Paiton’s InstagramJoseph’s Instagram & WebsiteSee all the beautiful things they do on Oasis' Instagram and check out Oasis for all the links to church & coffee-time :) Pizza spots: Paulie G’s (CHI) & Keyport Pizza (NJ) #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Joy & energy are two things that Matt is never low on. He has such a bright, beautiful spirit that is insanely contagious to all those around him. we talk about the transitions of life coming to know jesus, the hope he brings, and the crazy path that he has us on. THE DEATS: Matt’s INSTAGRAMTrain MOMENT INSTAGRAM & WEBSITE THE BEST CHICAGO DEEP DISH: PEQUODS #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Bekah is one of the sweetest souls. She’s been an entrepreneur since she was a toddler and hasn’t slowed down yet. I love her brain - it is always looking at how to include and take care of others, looking for the next adventure and looking for the next business opportunity. I love all her threeness, her passion for the Lord, and her bright spirit. Her talents: Bekah’s InstagramPrint Shop #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

You know when things are just meant to be? i feel that with my relationship with Shalom. When I first moved to Chicago, I was searching for volunteer opportunities with highschool kids and stumbled on Breakthrough, where Shalom was leading a girl's mentoring program. I cherish her HUGE heart to help others, am amazed by her artistic talent, and love her openness to talk to me from a different perspective of racial inequality and mental health. Things we covered: Our Hands Ceramic - her amazing artworkBreakthrough - an organization to work with those in East Garfield Park, ChicagoHealthy Hood - An organization that is all about exercising the body, educating the mind and awakening the consciousFOOD placesGarifuna Flava Pizza DuePequods #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

This is the best bromance you will ever know - Griffin & Ryan are two of my favorite humans who used to be my interns at the University of Iowa. they love good music, food and can quote friends better than anyone I know. I pester them for the male, college perspective of internships, relationships, and of course social media in their generation. We also dive into the struggles and conflicts of keeping the faith while in college. Oh and they even take me through their perfect day of eating in Iowa City. They are such a good time and I miss them with all my soul. #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Y’all…I can’t with this episode. This is the first time Tor and I spoke and needless to say, we had SO much to cover. We dove deep into her relationship with the Lord, her inspiration of love from those around her, and our mutual love for the enneagram. I am so encouraged by the words she heard from God - ‘that our story will be our favorite, that He has the best for us.’ I just loved everything about this conversation. Also, Arizona peeps make sure to check out her amaazing photography page! TOR HAWLEY PERSONAL INSTAGRAMTOR HAWLEY CREATIVE ENNEAGRAMDESCRIPTION #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Kassidy is ultimate. She is a former D1 heptathlete, while still dabbling in beach volleyball and has an impressive modeling portfolio. We were able to chat about all the good things family, life transitions and this little (not so little) thing called Ultimate Training Camp. UTC is a high intensity sports camp, where their goal is to “help every athlete understand how the gospel impacts their sport & life”. Listen in as we learn all things "S.P.E.C.I.A.L."KASSIDY ELLIS INSTAGRAMULTIMATE TRAINING CAMP (UTC)WEBSITEINSTAGRAM #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

If you catch a glimpse of her instagram, you can see Alexis and I don’t have a lot in common. She picks pasta over pizza, she loves color, fashion, being peppy (a former Iowa Cheerleader)…all things we are well aware of that I am not. But one major thing we have in common is trying to do a side gig, just for the love of it! I recorded my first podcast with her, which lit my passion for all of this! We were able to chat about the hustle, trying to make it in this little thing called “adulting”, relationships, faith, and of course food. Make sure to check her out at High Heels & a Briefcase. ALEXIS PUEBLAPODCASTMY EPISODE: ALL YOU NEED IS PIZZA & JESUS WEBSITEINSTAGRAMNICK “FORK IN PANCAKES”INSTAGRAM #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Now this is a good one - Edudzi ETSEY, AKA Eddie: the czar of Hawkeye it, founder of Eddies Teddies, man of god, husband. father. son. giver. teacher…need I go on? I would try and explain everything that Eddie brings to the table but I’ll just encourage you to listen for yourself. Trust me, this is one you’ll want to listen up for, and even better, Eddie is FULL of stories so I do very little talking.“Get out, get involved, god is good, eat some good food, and exercise.” Now those are some words that I can live by.Eddies Teddies. Days For Girls. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Info@EddiesTeddies.org#sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Now if you read that name and have no idea what I’m talking about, then go do yourself a favor a google her - because she’s a legend. She is stronger than anybody I know on the court and her faith is just as strong off of it. It was such a blessing to be able to steal just a few minutes out of her busy schedule and share this crazy journey she’s gone through the past couple weeks. You can stay up to date on her blog: She’s Got Faith , but Iowa WBB twitter does a pretty damn good job of keeping us in the loop.#sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

This girl opens up for us y’all. We talk relationships with significant others, our bodies, and God and we really get into the struggles of infertility and miscarriage. But even if that is not a walk of life you are going through, Jess has such a good message about patience and trust, no matter what your “rough patch” may be. Goodness, I love this girl’s heart and it was so much fun to see her light up when she talks about her son Caiden. Can’t wait to see what all she does and the lives she continues to reach…oh and she also has some KILLER food recipes. Check her out at: https://www.myhodgepodgelife.com/Enneagram information: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions #sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

If you listened to my first episode, you may have heard this guest’s name. Brandee Britt, is not only a great friend, but a huge part of my story…she’s one of my people. Whether it’s to sing karaoke, eat tacos or praise God - this girl is the Queen of bringing people together. During this conversation, she brings vulnerability to the forefront and I am so thankful for her and her heart. If you know what’s good for you, give this one a listen (and go follow her on twitter - @beebritt34)#sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

Hey yall! In this episode, I had the chance to chat with a college friend, Mikhail Merritt. She’s become a pro at changes - from family to moves to jobs! I can’t want to see what she does at TruFusion. She has such a bright, caring soul and I can’t wait for yall to hear her story.#sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life

I wanted to kick off this podcast, giving you a slice of who I am!#sliceupyourlife … join in on the conversation wherever you are!Music is by Gillcuddy.http://www.sliceslicebaby.net/slice-up-your-life