Super Bowl Champion Loses Everything… Then Rebuilds Bigger Than Ever
From the NFL to foreclosure to building a life-changing coaching empire — Setema Gali’s story is proof that you can rebuild from rock bottom.
In this episode, Setema (ex-Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots) breaks down how he:
• Grew up in a Polynesian family in Utah and learned hustle from his first paper route at age 10
• Found his knack for sales doing commission-only phone jobs before the NFL
• Made it to the Patriots, won a Super Bowl, then lost it all within two years
• Transitioned into mortgages and real estate — then lost everything in the 2008 crash
• Went from living in an 8,000 sq ft house to a 900 sq ft apartment
• Rebuilt his life through the most humbling job imaginable: door-to-door sales
• Learned to listen when God told him it was time to pivot
• Launched a coaching and speaking business from scratch, investing six figures in mentors
• Built his company into a global movement, helping entrepreneurs solve “expensive problems”
• Redefined wealth and purpose as impact: changing lives, not chasing dollars
If you’ve ever faced a setback, felt stuck, or questioned your next step — this episode will hit you hard.
Guest: Setema Gali — Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, Coach
📍 Las Vegas, NV
IG: @setemagali
Host: Austen Tucker
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Setema Gali
Former New England Patriot, Entrepreneur & Author
Setema Gali is a former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots who has reinvented himself as a world-class entrepreneur, coach, and speaker. After a standout college football career at BYU, Setema reached the pinnacle of professional sports before facing the humbling challenge of losing everything during the 2008 recession. Rather than staying down, he rebuilt his life through perseverance, door-to-door sales, and a relentless commitment to growth.
Today, Setema is the author of Winning After the Game and the founder of the Prosperity Revolution, where he empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders to expand their vision, elevate their performance, and live with purpose. Beyond business, he’s also a talented musician and performer, embodying a rare balance of discipline, creativity, and resilience.
From the NFL field to the stage of personal transformation, Setema’s story is about grit, reinvention, and helping others rise stronger than ever.