In this exciting and inspiring first episode of Inspiring Possibilities: The Courage to Jump In, host Michelle Cameron Coulter welcomes Canadian Hall of Fame soccer athlete, TV broadcaster, and visionary entrepreneur Helen Stoumbos. Helen shares her incredible journey—from scoring Canada’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal to building a successful career in sports media and launching The Good Games, Canada’s biggest festival of sport. This episode is packed with stories of resilience, reinvention, and following your passion. Helen opens up about overcoming self-doubt, dealing with career-ending injuries, and navigating life’s unexpected turns. She also shares insights on the power of mindset, the importance of community, and why sport has the ability to bring people together at any stage of life. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, wondered how to pivot after a setback, or needed a reminder to just jump in and go for it—this episode is for you!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The power of mindset: How a book changed Helen’s perspective and helped her become one of the best players on Canada’s National Soccer Team.
✅ Overcoming setbacks: How Helen navigated a career-ending injury and found success in broadcasting and event production.
✅ The courage to jump in: Why it’s okay to not have everything figured out and how taking that first step can lead to unexpected opportunities.
✅ Surrounding yourself with the right people: How to find a community that lifts you up and believes in your vision.
✅ Creating impact: How The Good Games is redefining sport and play for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
✅ Lessons from sport that apply to life: The importance of pushing yourself, trusting your instincts, and making space for joy.
Memorable Quotes:
🗣️ “The only person you cheat when you don’t give it your all is yourself.” – Helen Stoumbos
🗣️ “I realized that it was my mind limiting me, and when I changed that, everything changed.” – Helen Stoumbos
🗣️ “We don’t play enough as adults. Sport brings joy, and we need more of that.” – Helen Stoumbos
🗣️ “Listen to that little voice, take action, and have fun.” – Michelle Cameron Coulter
Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about The Good Games: thegood.games
🔗 Watch Helen’s TEDx Talk: Destination Happy https://youtu.be/zFT1KtWPLOs?si=Y37n0cAxpUpy6di8 his h
This can't Be True PROMO https://youtu.be/kKQovvGFTdY?si=wvJ4R8PsWzb8VScx
🔗 Connect with Helen on LinkedIn: Helen Stoumbos
🔗 Follow Michelle Cameron Coulter: @michellecameroncoulter