# Purpose, Passion & Perseverance: Lessons from Tim Nela - a man on the edge of his next breakthrough! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-with-maria-6610800/purpose-passion-perseverance-lessons-from-tim-nela-a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-with-maria-6610800/purpose-passion-perseverance-lessons-from-tim-nela-a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough.md Podcast: [AWAKEN with Maria](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-with-maria-6610800) Published: 2026-07-01T21:16:16+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mariaserbus/episodes/Purpose--Passion--Perseverance-Lessons-from-Tim-Nela---a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough-e3lhndg Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/b372f3e0/podcast/play/122264432/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2Fc4806e91-1b16-59f7-f41a-98ad393ca876.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awaken-with-maria-6610800/episodes/purpose-passion-perseverance-lessons-from-tim-nela-a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough Duration seconds: 2469 ## Resource In this episode of Awaken with Maria, I sit down for an energizing conversation with Tim Nela. Tim is literally on the edge of his next breakthrough. Watch him... Tim is a dynamic entrepreneur who wears multiple hats—real estate agent, GM of Townies, champion pro wrestler, and community connector. We dive into his inspiring journey, from his early childhood in South Sudan and immigration to the United States, to building a vibrant, purpose-filled life today. Topics we cover in this episode include: The power of adaptability and gratitude through major life transitions How to create real connections in business and leadership roles The courage to pursue new opportunities and say "yes" to what's truly fulfilling Balancing personal aspirations with family and community values If this episode inspired you, please leave a review and subscribe to Awaken with Maria so you never miss an episode! Meet the guest Tim Nela - Tim is a South Sudanese immigrant who is determined to make a difference in his community and leave a lasting legacy for his family. As a father, realtor, speaker, wrestler, trainer, actor, and friend, Tim possesses the unique ability to bring people together and create meaningful connections. His deep-seated passion for empowering others stems from his humble beginnings, where the uncertainty of the next day was a constant fear. Tim's ultimate mission is to help people tap into their own inner strengths and realize that they, too, possess a unique superpower. With Tim's unwavering support and encouragement, anyone can achieve their full potential. Say hi on IG https://www.instagram.com/timnela/ Are you a fearless founder/leader ready to pursue your path and purpose more deeply? Join Maria for the Fearless Founder event or how to get into her world a… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awaken-with-maria-6610800/episodes/purpose-passion-perseverance-lessons-from-tim-nela-a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-with-maria-6610800/purpose-passion-perseverance-lessons-from-tim-nela-a-man-on-the-edge-of-his-next-breakthrough.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.