Saturday Showcase: Living Your Best Life: Goals, Grit, and Giving Back

Join us for an inspiring and highly relatable session with Ryan and Samantha Bouda, a husband-and-wife team who will share what it truly looks like to design and live a life of intention, growth, and service.

Samantha’s journey took her from a ten-year break from dance to the NFL sidelines as an Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader, proving that it is never too late to pursue a bold goal. Ryan is in the final stretch of earning his PhD and has recently completed writing and publishing a book—while also owning a professional development company and volunteering with the local fire department.

Together, they will share how they set meaningful goals, stay committed through setbacks, and—most importantly—support one another along the way. Their story highlights the power of accountability, shared vision, and community, including their passion for giving back through volunteer work such as Samantha’s role as Chapter Lead for For Goodness Cakes.

This session is a candid conversation about ambition without burnout, growth without perfection, and success. Attendees will leave with practical insights, renewed motivation, and a reminder that living your best life is not about having it all figured out—it’s about taking the next intentional step forward, together.