The Nichols and Dimez Show
"The Nichols and Dimez Show" is your go-to resource for navigating life's pivotal transitions. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this podcast features honest conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and other high performers who have faced major turning points — and reinvented themselves. Whether you’re shifting from sports to business, corporate to entrepreneurship, or searching for your next chapter, this show delivers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help you move forward with purpose.
The Nichols and Dimez Show
Nathaniel Linquist | Building Soccer Dreams in Uganda, Empowering Athletes, and a Journey of Faith
Nathaniel (Natty) Linquist is Founder of Elysian Fitness and non-profit soccer academy in Uganda, MUNGU Academy, which helps develop and give kids opportunities to play soccer in college or professionally. In this conversation, we discuss Natty’s unique experience growing up in Uganda as an American boy from California, biggest culture shocks, the important role soccer played in his life, and his outlook on faith. We also talk about the founding stories of his fitness coaching business, Elysian Fitness, MUNGU Academy, and entrepreneurial lessons learned. We also preview his first ever hosted team fitness event in San Diego, The Elysian Fitness Games.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:38 - Biggest Culture Shock
04:48 - Growing up in Uganda
12:34 - Role of Soccer & Pro Career
23:14 - Outlook on Faith
30:33 - Transition to Entrepreneurship & Founding Elysian Fitness
34:15 - Elysian Fitness Games
40:30 - MUNGU Academy
54:40 - Social Media Marketing & Entrepreneurial Life Hack
Follow Natty Linquist:
Natty's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nattyuganda/
Elysian Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesselysian/
MUNGU Academy IG: https://www.instagram.com/mungu_academy/
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Website: https://thenicholsanddimezshow.buzzsprout.com
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Contact: chris@nicholsanddimez.com
