In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Pietro Deserte to discuss a journey that began with bullying, self-doubt, and feeling like an outsider—and led to confidence, r…
In this episode of T…
In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Pietro Deserte to discuss a journey that began with bullying, self-doubt, and feeling like an outsider—and led to confidence, resilience, and purpose through the game of American football.Growing up in rural Brazil, Pietro often felt different from those around him. Bullied for his appearance, interests, and personality, he struggled to find where he belonged. Everything changed when he discovered sports. While his first experiences on the field were anything but successful, he learned that effort, perseverance, and teamw…

