21: Sam Goodwin - Captivity, Courage & Embracing Uncertainty

This week on Irregardless, we sit down with Sam Goodwin, an entrepreneur, speaker, and St. Louis native, to hear a story that is as unthinkable as it is inspiring.
In 2019, while on a mission to visit every country in the world, Sam was captured in Syria and held hostage for 63 days under the Syrian regime. With no formal charges and little hope, he endured solitary confinement, interrogation, and extreme uncertainty, while his family worked behind the scenes with the U.S. and international governments to bring him home.
But this is not just a story about survival. It is about transformation.
Since his release, Sam has taken his experience and turned it into a platform to help others grow through adversity. With a background in startups and a passion for personal and professional development, he now speaks around the world on how to navigate the unknown, lead with clarity, and turn hardship into strength.
We talk about mindset, risk, faith, purpose, and what it means to move forward when nothing feels certain. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, or going through something difficult in your personal life, this episode will stay with you.