#129 | What Happens When Two People Refuse to Give Up on Their Dreams: Zaha & Iliana

S2E129 - #129 | What Happens When Two People Refuse to Give Up on Their Dreams: Zaha & Iliana

Published: October 22, 2026

Duration: 40:54

In this episode of Finding Your Inspiration, we sit down with Zaha and Iliana, a couple whose journeys from Ukraine and Mexico to building a life together are a powerful story of resilience, love, and never giving up on your dreams. For Zaha, soccer has always been more than just a game.

Leaving behind his home in Ukraine, he pursued his dream of playing professional soccer, eventually finding an opportunity with the Empire Strykers. His journey is one of sacrifice, determination, and the courage to chase a dream despite life's uncertainties. Iliana's journey has been a different...