Welcome to "Volition | Why Not Me," the podcast that unveils the extraordinary stories of individuals who live by the mantra "Why Not Me." In today's episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Olivia Wade Katoa, a rising star in women's professional soccer recently drafted N.23 overall to the prestigious Portland Thorns. And guess what? She's not just a soccer sensation; she's my sister.

Titled "Childhood Dreams," this episode delves into Olivia's inspiring journey, tracing her path from Utah to becoming a standout player in women's soccer. A D1 College All-American, Olivia's soccer prowess is underscored by a string of accolades – from making waves on the All Big 12 Team, All Midwest Region Team, and All WCC Team, to earning recognition on the All West Region Team.

But let's not forget her high school glory days, where she not only claimed the title of Utah High School Gatorade Player of The Year but also secured three consecutive 6A High School State Championships. And in case you didn't know, she's not just a local hero – she proudly represented the Youth National Team.

As we sit down with Olivia, I'll try my best not to embarrass her too much as we explore the defining moments that led her to pursue her childhood dream of playing professional soccer. From her captaincy at BYU, contributing to two College Cup Appearances, to the excitement of being drafted by the Portland Thorns – this episode offers an intimate look into Olivia Wade Katoa's journey, all with a touch of sibling banter. Join us for an inspiring and maybe a little too candid conversation with a true trailblazer in women's soccer – this is "Volition | Why Not Me."