In this episode, Sophie sits down with Mizzou football player and Iowa transfer Gavin Hoffman for a conversation that feels like a true homecoming. They discuss the power of family, the roots that shaped him, and what it truly means to return to Columbia. Gavin opens up about his transition to Mizzou, the support system that propelled him forward, and the pride he carries as he steps onto the field in black and gold.

This week on The Zou Life, Sophie sits down with Mizzou student Lauren Sharpe to talk about her unforgettable Semester at Sea experience, a four-month journey spent studying and sailing across the world. From exploring 11 countries and three continents to living on a ship with hundreds of new people, Lauren shares what daily life at sea was really like, from cabin life and port adventures to the surprising “love boat” reputation. They also discuss homesickness, wild ship traditions, and what it was like returning to campus after a lifetime of adventure.

In this inspiring episode of the The Zou Life, Division-I soccer player Hailey Chambliss shares her journey transferring to Mizzou, competing at the collegiate level, and becoming a mom during her college career. Hailey opens up about the emotions, pressure and strength it took to navigate pregnancy, athletics, and academics all at once. Her story is one of resilience, identity, and redefining what it means to be a student-athlete, showing that with support, determination, and heart, you can rise through any season life brings.