Built for Legacy
Built for Legacy (previously The Nichols and Dimez Show) is the podcast for high performers navigating major transitions and building work that lasts. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this show features candid conversations with athletes, veterans, and entrepreneurs who have boldly shifted from peak careers into purpose-driven ventures built to leave lasting impact. Whether stepping off the field, leaving the military, or walking away from a corporate ladder, our guests share how they embraced their next chapter to grow, lead, and build with intention. Each episode dives into the mindset shifts, strategies, and lessons they used to move beyond their first chapter — from launching a business to scaling a personal brand. Built for Legacy offers actionable insights, inspiring stories of reinvention, and a playbook for those determined to make their next move the most meaningful yet.
Built for Legacy
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/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast/
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005/
Contact: chris@nicholsanddimez.com
