What separates athletes who crack under pressure from those who deliver when it matters most? In this episode of Unexpired, Kim Alexis sits down with NFL legend Nick Lowery, a seven-time All-Pro kicker, to explore the mindset behind elite performance. Nick shares how he overcame rejection, battled self-doubt, and developed…
Breaking barriers in sports media takes more than talent. It takes persistence, preparation, and the courage to create your own opportunities. In this episode of Unexpired, Kim Alexis sits down with sports broadcasting pioneer Ann Liguori to discuss her journey as one of the first women to host a call-in…
What do you do when life completely knocks you off course? Dr. Christina Rahm knows a thing or two about starting over, from major health challenges to career pivots, building companies, and learning when it’s time to let go. She shares the highs, the hard lessons, and what it really…
What does it take to stay human when your career is built on playing the bad guy? This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with actor Esai Morales about imagination, discipline, stereotypes, and building a career that lasts. From discovering acting through Al Pacino to navigating Hollywood, Esai shares the…
What does it take to stay human when your career is built on playing the bad guy? This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with actor Esai Morales about imagination, discipline, stereotypes, and building a career that lasts. From discovering acting through Al Pacino to navigating Hollywood, Esai shares the…
What can a horse sense about you before you say a word? This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Terra Schaad is the founder and executive director of Hunkapi Programs, Inc., about the surprising connection between horses, the nervous system, and healing. Terra shares how horses became part of…
At 12, she walked into Rucker Park and decided she belonged. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with two-time Olympian and Hall of Famer Nancy “Lady Magic” Lieberman, who looks back at the experiences that shaped her confidence, toughness, and remarkable career in women’s basketball. From choosing to build…
What changes when you stop trying to keep up with who you used to be? This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Justine Bateman about aging, reinvention, creativity, and the unexpected turns that can shape a life. From going back to school at 50 to challenging the way women…
Jay Leno proves that an “overnight success” is usually decades of work nobody saw. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Jay Leno, who shares how he built a legendary comedy career through years of stand-up, constant writing, and learning from every audience. He also reveals the habits that…
A chance encounter can change a young model’s life, but growing up in the industry can come at a cost. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Makaila Nichols, author of Blatantly Honest, who shares what it was like entering modeling as a teenager while navigating school, body image,…
You can achieve the dream and still wonder if you deserve it. Jason Scheff knows that feeling firsthand. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Jason Scheff, the songwriter, bassist, and longtime voice of Chicago. He shares how growing up around music, leaving school to pursue his career, and…
Success gets you to the top. Knowing what to do after the spotlight fades is a different challenge. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Mark Pattison, a former NFL wide receiver who reinvented himself as an entrepreneur, digital media leader, and high altitude mountaineer. Mark opens up about…
This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Vinny Del Negro, who shares how his Italian roots, family values, and love for basketball shaped a career that took him from NC State to the NBA, Italy, and eventually the head coaching sidelines. Vinny reflects on the lessons he learned from…
One phone call turned a local musician into the bassist of one of rock's biggest bands. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Bruce Hall, who shares how a call from Gary Richrath led him to join REO Speedwagon and launch a career that helped define classic rock. He…
Leaving a cult is not one decision. It is rebuilding your entire identity from the ground up. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Emily Powell, who shares her journey growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon polygamous family with 23 siblings, six mothers, and a belief system that discouraged…
Sometimes the hardest battles begin long after the biggest victory. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon, who reflects on the journey from a troubled teenager to one of the NFL's most recognizable quarterbacks. He shares how discipline, resilience, and the right mentors helped…
They mocked his gift. Years later, it earned him a Guinness World Record. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Scott Flansburg, known as the Human Calculator. What teachers once dismissed as the "wrong" way to solve math problems became the ability that made him faster than calculators and…
The modeling world of the 80s was filled with opportunity, pressure, and reinvention behind the camera. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Sandra Taylor, who shares her journey from fashion runways and Playboy to Hollywood and an unexpected second career in wine. She reflects on breaking into modeling…
Winning does not guarantee fulfillment. Sometimes the hardest battle begins after the trophies. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with NHL legend Grant Fuhr, who reflects on life beyond five Stanley Cups and a Hall of Fame career. From being adopted as an infant to leaving home at 15…
The radio voice you hear on air is built on rejection, resets, and reinvention most people never see. This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with John Jay, sharing the real path behind a radio career built from scratch. From constantly changing schools growing up between Mexico and Arizona to…
Success starts long before the trophies. It starts with the sacrifices nobody sees. This episode features Roger Clemens reflecting on the lessons that shaped a seven Cy Young Award career. After losing his father at a young age, Roger was raised by a mother and grandmother who worked tirelessly to…
Success is not built in spotlight moments. It is built on early rejection, small jobs, and consistency. This episode features a conversation with Kathy Ireland, tracing her journey from delivering newspapers and selling painted rocks to building a global consumer brand beyond modeling. She shares how insecurity, confidence struggles, and…
Not every comedy career starts with a plan. Some start with one bit that catches fire. This episode features Dan Whitney, the comedian behind Larry the Cable Guy, sharing how a five-minute cable installer bit turned into one of the most recognizable comedy brands in America. He walks through the…
The life of a supermodel during the Studio 54 era is defined by fast fame, high pressure, and constant reinvention. This episode features Carol Alt, tracing what it was really like to rise in the modeling world during one of its most iconic eras. From early ambition and unexpected breaks…