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Forged Youth | Legacy Within
Forged Youth: Legacy Within
What if the conversations you needed most as a teen athlete were finally being had, openly, honestly, and with purpose?
Forged Youth: Legacy Within is the podcast that equips youth athletes (ages 12–24), their parents, and coaches with the mental tools, emotional resilience, and life insight to rise above the noise and grow into strong, intentional human beings.
Each episode features real, raw conversations with professional athletes, CEOs, and cultural leaders sharing what they wish they knew when they were younger. We unpack topics like mental grit, overcoming adversity, identity beyond sport, and building a life of purpose, even when things fall apart.
Hosted by former elite athlete and mental health advocate Mariel Nichole Anderson, this podcast is your companion through the messy middle of chasing big dreams, and becoming someone even bigger in the process.
Because you weren’t born to just survive sport. You were made to be forged by it.
Forged Youth | Legacy Within
Chilliwack Giants Special: Who Are You Without the Game? with Sean Millington
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What does it take to build a career and a life that lasts?
Longevity. Identity. Resilience.
In this special episode promoting the Building Resilience On & Off the Field event on March 5th, we sit down with CFL legend Sean Millington to talk about what sustains performance and what sustains a person.
Known as “The Diesel,” Sean built a 13-year professional career through power, consistency, and grit. But behind the accolades was something deeper: a mindset built for endurance.
In this conversation, we explore:
- The difference between short-term success and long-term impact
- Why identity cannot be tied solely to sport
- How adversity shapes character
- The responsibility athletes carry beyond the scoreboard
- What it means to build something that lasts
- How young athletes can prepare for life beyond the game
Sean shares openly about growth, maturity, and perspective and why the scoreboard can’t define who you are.
On March 5th, Sean will bring this message live to the stage at:
Building Resilience On & Off the Field
📍 Chilliwack Cultural Centre
🎟 Free event (tickets required)
An evening designed to equip youth athletes, parents, and coaches with the mindset and tools to thrive long after the final whistle.
Reserve your free tickets here!
About Sean Millington
Sean Millington is a former Canadian Football League running back and one of the most respected Canadian players in CFL history. Best known for his dominant years with the BC Lions, Sean played 13 seasons in the CFL and earned a reputation for power, consistency, and grit, earning the nickname “The Diesel.”
A two-time Grey Cup champion, Sean was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian twice and remains one of the top Canadian rushers the league has ever seen. Beyond his on-field success, Sean has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame and the Simon Fraser University Hall of Fame, recognizing both his athletic excellence and long-term impact on the game.
Since retiring from football, Sean has continued to build his legacy as a broadcaster, actor, and mentor, using his voice to share lessons on identity, resilience, and life beyond sport. His story speaks to the importance of longevity, character, and building something that lasts far beyond the scoreboard.
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