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 a boy from California, biggest culture shocks, the important role that 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
02:13 - Biggest Culture Shock
04:23 - Growing up in Uganda
12:09 - Role of Soccer & Pro Career
22:49 - Outlook on Faith
30:08 - Transition to Entrepreneurship & Founding Elysian Fitness
33:50 - Elysian Fitness Games
40:04 - MUNGU Academy
54:14 - Social Media Marketing & Entrepreneurial Life Hack