Climbing Higher: A Conversation with Ninja Champion Daniel Gil
Episode Highlights:
- 🍼 New dad, again! Daniel opens up about welcoming his second daughter and how fatherhood is reshaping his mindset, training, and faith.
- 🥇 Olympics 2028: Hear about his dream to represent obstacle athletes on the Olympic stage and how he’s preparing.
- 📖 Behind the Book: The origin story of Kingdom Ninja and how it blends elite performance with mental wellness and spiritual strength.
- 🧠 Mental resilience & coaching: Why mindset matters more than muscle and how he uses his wellness coaching certification to uplift others.
- 🏆 30 buzzers and counting: Reflections on his historic ANW milestone — and why he’s still just getting started.
💫 Favorite Quote:
“If you’re going to chase something—chase purpose. That’s what hits harder than any buzzer.”
— Daniel Gil
📘 About Daniel Gil:
Daniel Gil is an American Ninja Warrior Grand Champion, motivational speaker, Certified Mental Wellness Coach, and the author of Kingdom Ninja. With unmatched agility and a purpose-driven mindset, he’s inspired millions on and off the course. Now a proud father of two, Daniel continues to chase big dreams — including the 2028 Olympics.
📸 Follow Daniel Gil:
Website: https://thekingdomninja.com
🎙️ About Johnny B
John “Johnny B” Bowman is the host of On Air with Johnny B — a fast-growing digital interview series spotlighting voices that matter across entertainment, music, sports, and culture. With a background in journalism, voice acting, and digital media strategy, Johnny B brings sharp curiosity and genuine warmth to every conversation.
Whether he’s interviewing Emmy-winning actors, rising musicians, or real-life warriors like Daniel Gil, Johnny’s signature style blends humor, heart, and hard-hitting questions. His mission? To go beyond the headlines and uncover the why behind every story.
🧠 Thoughtful.
🎤 Fearless.
💥 Always curious.
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