Unscripted With Akeem Haynes

In 1964, Sam Cooke wrote a song that tells the tale of a time when he was trying to bring light to the struggles that he was facing. Through this song, he found a way to spread hope using his voice. Decades later this same song would serve as an encouragement to me during my challenging times.  I was asked why this song was so impactful to me, in this episode I share with you that reason.

This week on the show Caroline Burckle joins me on the show. Caroline is a former Olympic swimmer. She represented the USA at the 2008 Olympic games where she helped America win a bronze medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay. She's a graduate of the University of Florida where was a 23-time all-American, and in 2008 she was the NCAA female swimmer of the year she broke one of the oldest standing NCAA women's records in the 500-yard freestyle. Post-retirement Caroline co-founded the rise athletes coaching program which helps empower athletes to be their best and helps them control their emotions and the pressures that come with high-performance sports. However, I didn't hear about caroline because of her swimming accolades, I heard caroline's story of how she got to where she is today and the struggles and valleys she had to cross to find herself. This Episode: - Her swimming career & Experiences - Lessons from her parents - Why does she feel like she was never fully heard - Wanting to please everyone - Why she the Olympic experience was great and a load at the same time - Her journey through transition and why it took her a while to get back on her feet - Finding self-worth mentally and physically - The start of rise athletes and so much more. this is an episode you really dont want to miss. Follow Caroline below: Instagram & Twitter: @Carobuckle Website: https://www.carolineburckle.com/ Rise Athletes Website: https://rise-athletes.com/ Contact Caroline: caroline@rise-athletes.com

How do we inspire hope? how do we inspire change? As the saying goes, "People might not remember what you say, but they'll never forget how you make them feel." Our words and actions matter. We inspire change and spread hope by doing our best to align the two. Enjoy the episode.

This week on the show, she's a former NCAA champion, a 12-time first-team all-American, a Part-time chef, and a professional hurdler for Asis, Payton Chadwick joins me on the show.   Originally from Springdale Arkansas, she grew up a Razorback fan and later down the road, she would attend the same school she grew up supporting.    In this Episode:   - Battling back from injury this season - How she quiets the doubts - How she found the courage to ask for help - Her success at the University of Arkansas - how her faith helps keep her grounded   - Finding self-worth and value away from the sport - How she handles stress - How she started cooking & developing her culinary skills - Why is progress more important than perfection and so much more.   Follow Payton Below:   Twitter: @pay_hurdles Instagram: @payydayyy Youtube:  @Payton Chadwick    ⬇️⬇️⬇️     Email: Info@akeeminspires.com Website: www.akeeminspires.com Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast All things akeem: https://linktr.ee/AkeemHaynes  Social:   IG/Twitter: @Underdogakh

In this week on the show, my former training partner Ameer Webb joins me on the show. Ameer is a 2016 Olympian, 2x USA champion in the 200, 3x NCAA champion. He’s also a member of that prestigious sprinter's club to runs 100m in under 10 seconds and under 20 seconds in 200m. Ameer doesn’t do many interviews so for many, this might be the first time you hear him talk about his journey through life and sport to date. This episode: -Grew up in a Carson California -Why his mom move him to Tustin California -How he tried to find his identity in sport and away from it -His experience at Cerritos college & why he stayed focused despite what was going on around him -Why he picked Texas A&M -Struggles after college as he turned professional -How frustration almost made him walk away from the sport in 2015 - Asked his first USA team which was also his first Olympic team - How he has had a hard time dealing with balance and the lessons he’s learned navigating through that - Mental battles, anxiety, depressive moments and how we all have those moments And so much more. Check out the full episode today. You don’t want to miss it. Follow Ameer On Social: Twitter/Instgram: @FastLikeWebb Follow Akeem On Social: Twitter/Instagram: @underdogakh Watch the visual episode: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkeemHaynesMotivates/videos

In this week's Episode Of "Unscripted With Akeem Haynes," we decided to switch things up a little based on the number of responses we've been getting with regard to certain topics.   In This Episode, Akeem Touches On:   -Why track and field isn't as easy as it looks (2:50) -Rose Namajunas Vs. Carla Esparza (18:17) -Michael Chandler Vs. Tony Ferguson (12:49)   -May Is Mental Health Awareness Month (17:30) -Outro (22:17) Dont forget to subscribe to the show before you go!    let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below   Follow Akeem On Social:   Twitter & Instagram: @underdogakh Tiktok: @akeeminspires   Donation To The Show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/akinspires Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2unKX1rQDkBo0nkLLFMSxw

This week on the show. She's a mother of 4 children, a Certified Life Transformation & Nutrition Coach, and the founder of the internationally recognized makeup brand Mia Adora. the resilient and joyful Natashia Mensah. If you've heard of Natasha before, maybe you've seen her online, maybe you've purchased her products or seen her speak on stage. Then you know the energy, information, passion and joy she takes with her wherever she goes. When I first met Natasha, I knew small snippets of her story but I wanted to know the full details of how she is able to smile today despite some of the impactful tragic events that happened in her life. In  2019, Natashia's husband passed away from colorectal cancer. Immediately her life was changed forever. This moment left her in a dark spot with 4 kids to raise, a business she wasn't qualified to run, a team that was depending on her and trying to grieve the loss herself. Throughout this episode, Natasha takes us through the ups and downs of her journey, the good moments, the tough moments, the challenging moments and how she is able to smile and live fully with purpose while raising her 4 kids. She threw herself into grind mode and found ways to grow her brand bigger than it's ever been. She's said this countless amount of times. "if I can do it, then you can too." There are a lot of things that she said that really resonated with me, and I believe it will resonate with you as well. especially if you are a mother. She speaks the truth, she's transparent and she is truly an inspiration and ray of hope to keep pushing forward. Enjoy the episode. Follow Natashia On Social: IG: @miaadorababes Twitter: @MiaAdoraBabes Tiktok: @miaadorabeauty Shop Mia Adora Products: https://www.miaadora.com/collections/all?sort_by=best-selling Watch the episode on youtube:

For the next 4 weeks we are starting a series called 'Progress In The Dark' Each week we will discuss how to thrive during a stage of hardships, confusion and uninspired times. This week is all about focusing on the day that's in front of us.

We have reached another milestone on the podcast. Episode 100! thank you to everyone that continues to tune into the show each week. Your support is greatly appreciated. This episode is all about answering some of the questions that were submitted on Instagram. We wanted to do something a little different for this episode, why not include our listeners so that's what we did! Short episode this week, but again we just wanted to take this moment to say thank you all for your continued support of the show. If you have a few short moments, do us a favour and leave a rating and review of the show, it goes a long way in moving the podcast forward. And check out the show on youtube as well!  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkeemHaynesMotivates/videos

This week on the show I'm joined by a good friend of mine. She's an Olympian, a graduate from the University of Oklahoma, and the founder of ACSS which is short for Administrative care support services where she provides administrative support for businesses, law firmers and other corporate administrate fields. She's a woman of faith and an all-around good-spirited individual. I've known Kerri Ann since 2012, she's always been genuine, hard-working and highly focused on being the best that she can be. Kerri Ann's journey hasn't been an easy one, she faced her fair share of hardships as a young adolescent with family and external challenges. It was those same experiences that reminded her of the things she didn't want to do or become, since then she's been very intentional about her approach in life. She excelled in track and field, most people know her as a sprinter but she started as a jumper and then could sprint. right after high school, she went to the University of Arkansas before she transferred to Oklahoma and finished there. After her college career, she essentially retired from the track in 2005 and decided to come back in 2009 and started back training. And that's the interesting part because she made the Olympic team in 2012 with basically a year and a half of training and getting back into form. 2012 at the Olympic trials which were in Calgary Alberta, she finished 3rd in the 100m and made the Canadian Olympic team.  In this episode we touch on:  • Her Upbringing & some of the challenges she faced • Getting started in track and field • transition from high school to university • How she faced her insecurities • Why she retired from Track & came back 4 years later • Olympic Experience • How a car accident left her in a very dark space • How her faith was tested & later helped her stay balanced and so much more. Kerri ann's story is inspiring and I know you'll enjoy it and get something from it. Check out the episode on your favourite podcast platforms or watch the visual on YouTube Follow Kerri Ann On social: ACSS Business: acss@adminsupportcentre.com Follow Akeem On Social: Instagram/Twitter: @Underdogakh

This week on the show I'm joined by a comedian, actor, entrepreneur, and music artist he's a man of many hats and wears them all well. The multifaceted & Multi-talented, Barry Brewer JR. This Episode We Get Into: • Growing Up In the Southside Chicago • discovering purpose through comedy early • Moving to LA at 18 & the 18 years before he got his breakthrough • Writing, Directing & Producing his first comedy special "Chicago I'm Home" • releasing his debut album • His roles in the hit show "Games People Play" & Tyler Perris "Bruh" • How his faith helped him stay grounded • what keeps him going through tough times & so much more I've been trying to find a word that resonates with each person that comes on, and this is one of the words that come to mind. Believe. Follow Barry On Social: Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok : @barrybrewerJR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_K7_V2gHMJdKUfKwt5EpRg Check Out His Clothing Line: https://onlybelieveapparel.com/ Check out his Comedy special on amazon: "Chicago I'm Home" Check out his album: "Villain Hero" Watch the visual episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkeemHaynesMotivates/videos Follow The Show On Social: IG & Twitter - @unscriptedwak

This week on the show, He's a 9x World Medalist, including two silver medals at the Olympic games in the 100mh hurdles, 2x indoor world championships titles in the 60m titles. He gets busy in the 100m as well too, He use to compete in his clothing brand, He's an entrepreneur, sprint and hurdles coach, and as of 2021, he was inducted into the USATF hall of fame. Terrence Tramell stops by the show! Each episode I try and think of a word that resonates with the person and as I was listening to this episode back, the word that came to mind was integrity. In this episode we touch on: His upbringing The culture and shifts in Atlanta in the '90s The promise he made to himself after watching the 96' Olympic games in Atlanta Why he picked the university of south Carolina & The transition to the collegiate ranks How he dealt with pressure on and off the track The importance of support & The brotherhood he cultivated with his omega psi phi family His collegiate & Olympic experiences What it was like on the circuit competing against Allen Johnson, Liu Xiang, Anier Garcia and others How being inducted into the USATF hall of fame wasn't just about him and so much more great stories throughout the episode. Dont forget to subscribe to the show on your favourite audio platforms and youtube.  Watch  & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkeemHaynesMotivates If there is a guest that you'd like to see on the show, Dm us on social or let us know in the comments section on youtube. Unscripted Social Accounts: Twitter & Instagram: @Unscriptedwak Follow Terrence On Social: Instagram: @Halloffame_Hurdler Twitter: @FameHurdler Follow Akeem On Social: Twitter & Instagram: @underdogakh Tiktok: @akeeminspires Donation To The Show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/akinspires

This week on the show, 2x Jamaican 100m Champion, Olympian and puma athlete professional sprinter, Tyquendo Tracey Joins me on the show. I really enjoyed my conversation with Tyquendo, he's had an interesting journey to get to where he is today and I think we highlighted parts of that throughout the episode. The transparency in this episode about how an athlete deals with injuries, and disappointments was refreshing to hear. As someone who dealt with my fair share of disappointments in the sport, I knew I wasn't alone with what I was going through, but I felt like I was and to hear how tyquendo narrates his pain and turns into a positive will be in encouragement for many athletes and people in general who might feel alone as well. In this episode we touch on: -Growing up in Jamaica -Lessons he learned from his grandmother and mother -How he started running track and field -His transition from high school to university -Running on a fractured bone -Disappointments at the 2015 world championships -His breakout year in 2018 -Olympic trials in 2020 -How he dealt with the disappointment in the Tokyo Olympic games -How he battled his state of depression -The importance of support -What it meant to be an ambassador for lifespan water + and so much more stories in between. I enjoyed this episode and I believe that you will do. Leave us a comment on our social media platforms or on youtube, subscribe to the show and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy the episode! Follow Tyquendo On Social: Twitter - @tyquendotracey YouTube - Tyquendo Tracey Instagram: @tyquendotracey

This week on the show, you might have seen him at West Virginia torching DBS and defences, he's number three on the all-time list for most receiving touchdowns in a single season in the NCAA. He was drafted in the third round by the St Louis Rams, he's an entrepreneur, a speaker and among many other things a Survivor Stedman Bailey joins me on the show I use to watch him when I was in college doing work every week in West Virginia. If there was a word that rings throughout this episode, it would be a re-direction. Many times in this episode, Stedman was re-directed in different stages in his life, but every time he was re-directed there was a purpose and reasoning behind it. This Episode: •We touch on the challenges he faced growing up •Why he transferred high schools to team up with Geno Smith •How he got himself recruited by going to a camp that he wasn't invited to •His career at West Virginia University •How he met his father in prison during his time in West Virginia, •Being selected in the NFL Draft & his first few years in the NFL •The incredible story of the incident that impacted his life & the perspective he's gained despite the daily battles •We talk about fatherhood, entrepreneurship and business and the impact that he's trying to create at this stage in his life. A truly inspirational touching story I know I was touched by it when I heard about it on the news in the year it happened but hearing it from his mouth speaks so much more volume. I believe this is an episode that you will truly enjoy. Watch the visual episode on YouTube and let us know your thoughts and comments on the episode over there! A truly inspirational touching story I know I was touched by it when I heard about it on the news in the year it happened but hearing it from his mouth speaks so much more volume. I believe this is an episode that you will truly enjoy so without further ado enjoy this week's episode with Stedman Bailey.    Support The Channel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/akins...  Follow the show on social: IG: @Unscriptedwak Twitter: @Unscriptedwak   Follow Akeem On Social: IG: @Underdogakh Twitter: @Underdogakh   Be sure to subscribe to the channel before you go! Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comment section. Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/7tQWPM4_SxU

This week on the show, Motivational Speaker, Author, Podcast Host & Marine Allen Levi Simmons Joins me on the show.     I had a great conversation with Allen, we touch on so many different things, from life to business, relationships, war stories, this is a heavy conversation but Allen's story and the transformation that he made to just function normally is an incredible story that you will hear as the conversation goes.   Allen Levi Simmons is a native of Summerville, SC and the United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran who has deployed to Baghdad, Iraq and Marjah, Afghanistan.   After war Allen wrestled with PTSD from a Traumatic Brain Injury he sustained in Afghanistan from a Rocket Propelled Grenade blast.  He battled depression and suicide as he forged his path of purpose and inspired hope in those around him.  He is a 2020 Graduate from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. After graduating from UNCC Allen obtained a role with one of the leading technology companies in the world, IBM.    Allen published his first collection of poems titled "Can I Speak?" and his book has been supported by the Dean of Students at UNCC and Dubose Middle School. His book tells stories from the lives of characters who face different adversities. He has evoked empathy and has inspired his readers to reflect on their own unique stories.   As a dynamic Motivational Speaker and Coach, Allen has inspired Teachers, Elementary through College Students, Professionals, Churches and Entrepreneurs.   His motto has moved the hearts of those who desire motivation as they journey through life; it is a lifestyle and a mindset.   "Never Stop Never Quit Repeat! "  is now a household motto that families are incorporating in their daily lives.    Allen is the Founder of Live N Love Incorporate, Persist Motivational Clothing Co., Brunch and Ties, Brunch and Heels and AllenLeviSpeaks.   When COVID19 struck the world Allen created The Purpose Pod podcast to bring the world together. From March of 2020 to December 2020 he interviewed  Lawyers, Doctors, NFL players, Actresses, Entrepreneurs, Music Artists, Poets, Authors, Veterans, Service Members, Educators and more!  He continues to use his podcast to inspire and educate his listeners into their purposeful life.   Do us a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcast, Apple iTunes, Spotify.   Follow Allen On Social:   IG: @Allenlevisimmons   Twitter: Speaks_levi   Website: https://allenlevisimmons.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoVZ54VL7UkABNYQ4c-M4Xw/videos Audio: https://linktr.ee/AkeemHaynes

This week on the show, 1992 Olympian, Former WBC light heavyweight champion, Entrepreneur and current boxing trainer, Montel "Ice" Griffin Joins me on the show. Really Enjoyed my conversation with Montell, he was able to fit us in after training some of his fighters at his gym, he has a very interesting story, and we touch on a lot of different things in between. This Episode We Get into: -Introduction -His upbringing -Memories with his father and Muhammad Ali as a youth -Larry Holmes Story -Making the Olympic team after taking 8 years off from boxing + The Olympic Experience + Hall Of Fame Discussion -Battling With Depression -Why The Professional Level Was Easier Than Than The Amateur Level -Recap Of His Fights With  Roy Jones Jr, James Toney, Antonio Tarver -Thoughts On His Last Training Camp Before Retirement -Whom He Thought His Toughest Fight Was -How he balances life at this stage in his life -Special Thoughts On His Father -His top 5 favourite boxers -His Approach To Training Fighters -Windy City Boxing Club + Community Work and development In Chicago -What Boxing Taught Him About Himself -Outro/ Closing Remarks Follow Montell below: IG - montellicegriffin Twitter: @MICEG175 Watch The Visual Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fruFE-NH_Zk All things unscripted: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast Support For The Channel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/akinspires

26 years of coaching, Co-Founder and CEO Of Altis & he's also their present short sprints coach, he's coached over 70 Olympians over 9 Olympic games, both winter and summer Olympics, helping attain over 30 Olympic medals, He's an author, A coffee connoisseur. He's a man that wears many hats. He's also my former coach who helped me get to my second Olympic games and win an Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. While many people know him for his work on the track and the success he's had in the sport, There are more sides to him than most people get to see, perhaps this episode will give you insight into the other side of the man behind the hats. Stuart Mcmillan joined me on the show. This Episode We Get Into: His Upbringing Moving To Canada + Culture Adjustment How He Started Coaching + Lessons Learned From His Father The Hilarious Story Of How He Met Donovan Bailey His History Of Music/Reggae The importance of support  How Dan Pfaff Impacted His Life 2012 London Olympic Games  How He handles Mistakes, Criticism + Personal Development The evolution of finding purpose Why He Left Art School Why He Stopped Coaching and Came Back To It And a bunch of stories in between Follow Stu On Social: Twitter: @StuartMcMillan1 Instagram: @FingerMash Website: https://altis.world/ All Things Unscripted: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

This week on the show, my guest is a former division 1 soccer player, an Artist and a Lawyer at Slaughter, Regan & Cole. Jennifer Volcy In this episode, we talk about her upbringing Lessons that she learned growing up, How she got involved in soccer & the transition to Southern University A&m college in Baton Rouge Louisiana How she balances her schooling as a criminal justice major and her soccer obligations as a student-athlete  + The ups and downs during those times. We talk about her next steps post collegiately + what it was like after she passed the California State bar. We also touch on the moment that led her to take her art seriously and how it became an outlet for an already packed schedule We also talk about what it was like to get recognition from some of the people that she painted such as NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and many others. We touch doubt, fear and why she doesn't put limitations on her work and what she wants to create. This is an episode I believe you'll enjoy, Check out the visual episode on youtube and be sure to check out Jennifer's artwork. Follow Jennifer on Social: @JenniferVolcy Jennifer's Website: https://www.jennifervolcy.com/ All Things Unscripted: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

This week my guest is a former boxer and for the past few decades world-class trainer, and one of the most well-known families in boxing,  Jeff Mayweather. I had a great conversation with Jeff, he was very gracious with his time and was very honest about all of the questions that I asked them and gave us great insight into who he was the fighter and how he trains his athletes now. Jeff grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan with his Brothers who were all professional boxers and all had their success. His eldest brother Floyd Mayweather senior was a former welterweight contender, his other brother Roger was a two-division world champion and he in his career, was a former IBO super featherweight champion.   In this episode we talk about: •What it was like growing up with his brothers •How he got involved in boxing •The promise he made his mother left him a little conflicted •The mindset it takes to be a champion •Why he considers himself more of a life coach than just a boxing trainer •We talk about the Mayweather name and why it's important to protect that name •We talk about what he saw in his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr that made him different and what his best performance was •We talk about his top five favourite boxers of all time and what he thinks about this generation of boxers + so much more Whether you are a boxing enthusiast or not, I believe you'll enjoy this episode and get a lot from his journey I know that I did. Watch the full episode on Youtube, or listen to the audio episode on all podcast platforms. If you have a quick moment, do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the show and be sure to subscribe to the youtube channel for more visual podcast content! Follow Jeff On Social: Instagram: @TheRealJeffMayweather website: https://doomsession.boss-vegas.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnS2v-Z9nIwMA8AOEUwValA

This week on the show my guest is a financial consultant, Marathon Athlete and he's 1/2 of the Uber popular podcast "The fight with Teddy Atlas", Ken Rideout. I first heard about ken after listening to his podcast where he co-host with teddy atlas, entitled the fight. I thought this episode was a great way to start the new season, in this episode Ken walks us through the ups and downs of growing up in Boston. We get into the hardships of his childhood, we get into his time spent working as a prison guard, We get into how he battled his low moments and how he tackled his addiction. We get into his family dynamics and why he and his wife decided to adopt a baby after having 3 of his own. We talk about the sports he did growing up such as boxing, football and hockey before finding endurance sports later in life. We talk about how he started working with teddy atlas and the growth of the podcast. Ken is the real deal, not because he's perfect but because he embraces who he is as a person and isn't afraid to be his authentic self. I enjoyed this episode and I believe you will do. for the next few months, he's gearing up and getting ready to run the Boston Marathon in April. Be sure to keep up with his progress there I'm sure he'll be at the front of the pack. So without further due, enjoy this week's episode with Ken Rideout. Twitter: @KenRideout_ Instagram: @Kenrideout Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/THEFIGHTwithTeddyAtlas/videos

What's going on everyone? Welcome back to the first episode of season 3 of Unscripted. I hope the new year has been treating you well so far! We've missed you! Let's get into Episode #88 - Welcome back! In Episode 88 we are going to talk about something that I think we've all been through at some point. Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things and maybe your not seeing results as quickly as you'd like? Maybe you've taken time to reflect, and while you see progress it seems like you are far behind where you thought you'd be? Maybe some days you wake up and you feel like you have it all together, and the next day you ask yourself "What is going on here?" If you find yourself in this season, perhaps you are in a dry season. In this episode, we talk about "how to navigate through a dry season" 1. Double down on your foundation/Routine 2. Continue to do the work/Control What's In front of you 3. Endure The Season, it will change. Thank you for tuning in to the episode, Check out the visual episode on youtube and subscribe to the channel over there as well! Before you leave, do us a huge favour and leave a rating and review of the show, this goes a long way toward moving the podcast forward!

Thank you to everyone that tune into the show this season. I want to thank everyone that left a rating and review of the show, and thank you to everyone that shared the episode as well. In the finale of season 2, Akeem reflects on the year it's been and he shares a quick message to close out the year and onwards towards the new year. Happy new year! And Merry Christmas to everyone. Until next season, enjoy the episode! Much love ! Don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube and on Instagram: @unscriptedwak!

This week on the show, she has once nicknamed the fastest woman on skates. She's a 3xOlympic medalist including the first-ever Canadian to win back-to-back gold medals in 1998 & 2002. She's an 11x World medalist including 5 world titles in the 500m sprints and short sprints. In 2008 she was inducted into the Canadian Hall of fame. She's the current President and CEO of sport Calgary, she is on the Canada games vice-chair counsel as well as Canada games special Olympics Canada board member and current Chef De mission of team Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympic games. She's a woman of many hats I'm talking about Former Canadian Speed Skater, Motivational Speaker & Author, Catriona Le May Doan Joins me on the show Catriona Le May Doan and I had a very insightful, transparent conversation.  In this episode: We talk about her upbringing and how she got involved in the sport of speed skating, she talks about the lessons and advice that her mom instilled in her and her siblings, we talk about the transition and move from Saskatchewan to pursue school and her skating career at the University of Calgary. We talk about the pressure to win a medal and the pressure of being a champion at the Olympic games. We talk about how to navigate through low moments, we talk about why it's important to take time for yourself. She gives great insight into the woman she is today and so much more. Check out the visual on youtube. Dont forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review of the show. This small act goes a long way in moving this podcast forward. We truly appreciate it!

This week on the show, 3x Olympic medalist including a gold in the team event in 2018 and an individual bronze, 2x World Medalist including a gold in 2018. She's the 6th woman in Canadian history to win an individual medal in figure skating with a bronze medal in 2018. She is not retired from the ice and is now studying and putting her focus into becoming a journalist. Former Canadian figure skater, Kaetlyn Osmond Joins me on the show.  In this episode, kaetlyn takes us through the highs and lows in her career including the injury that made her want to quit the sport at 18 and the backstory behind her 2018 individual medal, we talk about how the pandemic affected her mentally, we talk about how retirement took a toll on her before she found her footing. We talk about finding self-worth away from the sport and so much more. While you know what she can do on the ice, this episode takes you through the person she was and who she is growing into today. This is an episode I believe you will enjoy! Share this episode with a friend, subscribe to the podcast and don't forget to leave a rating and review of the show we truly appreciate it!  Keep with Kaetlyn on social: @KaetKiss & https://linktr.ee/Kaetkiss

In this episode, we get into the importance of being great on your level. We as people always want more and more. While we want more, we might not be ready for that increase. If we take what is in front of us for granted, what makes us think we are ready for elevation? Everybody wants to be great, but to be great, you have to be great where you are right now. Elevation comes when you maximize all the opportunities that are in front of you today, Be great on the level that you are on. Check out the full episode for the full breakdown and conversation. Share this episode with a friend today, connect with us on social media.  Instagram: @Unscriptedwak Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2unKX1rQDkBo0nkLLFMSxw

This week on the show, 2004 Olympic Gold medalist, 3x World medalist including a Gold in 2009, 2003 NCAA Champion in both the 100m & 200m and now sprint coach at Cane Bay High School in South Carolina, Former Jamaican Sprinter Aleen Bailey. Aleen was around during a special time In Jamaica, she helped create history in 2004 where she helped Jamaica win their first relay Gold medal in the history of the event. In this episode, Aleen and I touch on a lot of things:  Including how she got into the track. Track and field wasn't something she kinda came into in her form, it was something someone close to her advised her to do, Aleen had a lot of anger inside of her and she would get into a lot of fights, but this was all because of an incident that she had to bottle up back then that she can talk about it now. We talk about her time at Barton community college, her sprint doubles at South Carolina, how she handles transition, the 2004 Olympic Games, lots of stories and memories in between, her relationship with Jamaican dancehall star Capleton and how she finds balance in her life today and so so so much more.  This is an episode you don't want to miss. Follow Aleen on social: @Aleenbabe Youtube: https://youtu.be/OncfxKdhhwc Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires

This week 2xOlympian and one of Jamaica's fastest men Julian Forte Joins me on the show. Julian is on that prestigious list of sprinters who were able to run sub 10 in the 100m and sub 20 in the 200m. I first saw Julian in 2014 at the World Relays in the Bahamas he ran the third leg for that Jamaican team that won that year. A remarkable talent with high expectations and has done well for himself throughout the years. in this episode we get into a lot of things, we spend the first bit of the conversation just touching on his performance at the recent Olympic games, not the physical side but the mental whirlwind that he found himself in post games. We always see athletes at their best, never really able to let their guard down. In this episode, Julian explains the ups and downs leading up the games, what he felt during that time and how he's motivated more than ever to get back to where he believes he is. we touch on why leaving jamaica to train after high school was never a consideration. We talk about why it's important to have good people in your life and so much more. If you've been following his career over the years, you'll get a better understanding of his mindset and his approach to everyday life. With that being said, enjoy this week's episode with Julian Forte.  Instagram: @JulianForte Twitter: @Julianforte Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQvaaclXrrfccp6RrdEqjw Support The Show Here: Paypal Watch The Visual: https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions

This week 5xOlympian, 4x on the summer side with track and field, 1 on the winter side with 2-man bobsled, 1996 Olympic gold medalist 2x World Champion, 1995 Pan Am Gold medalist in the 100m, 2008 Canadian sports hall of fame inductee and current head coach of Athletics Canada Glenroy Gilbert joins me on the show. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing, the migration from Trinidad to Canada, lessons he learned from his mother, his time at LSU, how he balanced his success at the 1996 Olympic games while battling one of the toughest times in his life away from the track, his faith and what he hopes to instill in his kids every single day. If you know G on the track he's a man of business and demands to get the results, but in this episode, he let his guard down a bit and shares the wisdom of someone who travelled ways to get to where he is today. Enjoy The Episode. Follow Glenroy on social: @GlenroyGilbert, all things unscripted:https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

Transition isn't an easy thing to do, it can be challenging mentally, physically and emotionally. Fear, Doubt, are among two of the most common feelings when it comes to starting something new. In this episode, we talk about how to handle the mental back and forth match when dealing with the process of transition.

This week Former CFL offensive lineman for the BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes and now financial Consultant/Planner, Kirby Fabian joins me on the show. Originally from Calgary Alberta Canada, Kirby was A dual-sport athlete playing basketball and football throughout high school. He excelled in football and coming out of high school was one of the top offensive linemen in the country. He signed with the University of Calgary where he had a successful career and continued his dominance on the field. In 2012 Kirby was selected with the #7 pick to the bc lions in the CFL draft. early on Kirby solidified himself in the offence and spent 8 successful years in the CFL making him one of the tops paid linemen in the league. After the 2018 season, Kirby decided to hang up the spikes and step into a field where he now protects people differently. Since retirement from the sport, Kirby is now establishing himself as one of the top financial consultants in Vancouver. in this episode we talk about Kirby's upbringing, how a visit back to Haiti gave him a new perspective on life, highlights of his football career, finding the right financial planner, red flags when it comes to trusting people with your finances, the best way to minimize debt and so much more. Kirby shares great financial advice on how we can get our finances in order. Contact Kirby here: https://linktr.ee/kfabienwealth

This week on the show, I'm joined by a former Canadian National Team Snowboarder. content creator & speaker, and founder of 93Agency where she helps people build their brand through social media, Natalie Allport. Natalie grew up playing sports from a young age. she did everything that you could think of, soccer, hockey, basketball, softball and she excelled in all of them. But at the age of 12, she discovered snowboard. while she said she wasn't good at it she stuck without and that would impact her life for the years to come. At 13 she entered her first local snowboarding contest and won. in 2010 she began competing at events beyond the local level, she took online courses during the summertime, worked full time and graduated high school a semester early because of her dedication to her online schooling during the summertime. needless to say, she dedicated her life to snowboarding for the sole purpose of one thing, and that was to make the 2014 Olympic team. The summer leading up to the 2014 Olympic campaign, did not go she expected. she faced a bunch of injuries such as breaking her tailbone, ribs, ankle, wrist and heels and when the games were on, she was on the couch in a shoulder sling, watching and cheering her teammates on. 2015 Natalie made a hard decision and decided to step away from the sport. the toll of building herself up mentally and physically took a toll on her mental health which led to ongoing anxiety attacks and moments where depression took over her state of mind. Throughout this episode, you will hear Natalie touch on the highs and lows that she faced during her time in the sport and her transition out of It and the toll it took on her. It's because of her low moments that she became an advocate for mental health and sharing her story to remind people that they are not alone in the day-to-day battles. Follow Natalie on social: @natalieallport

My guest on the show is 3xOlympian, Olympic silver medalist,  400m runner from the Netherlands, Liemarvin Bonevicia. In this episode, we talk about his journey growing up in Curacao, learning the importance of sacrifices at an early age. his development as an athlete, how he stayed positive during his mother's illness, his experiences and lessons learned in the Olympic games and the legacy he wants to leave behind for those coming behind him. Follow liemarvin on social media here: @lie_marvin

This week my guest is one of the greatest triple jumpers of all time. He's a 10xAll American at the University of Florida, 3x NCAA champion, He's a 2x US Champion, 4x World Champion, 2x Olympic Champion and the first to defend a back to back title since 1976, he is also second on the all-time triple jump list with a jump of 18.21m. My guest this week is Christian Taylor. In this episode, we talk about the injury that stopped him from competing at the recent Olympic games (2021), How he approaches each day from a mental and spiritual standpoint, how winning a world title actually led him down a state of depression and how he found back his joy for the sport. How his faith and his family helped him stay grounded, how he finds balance and the importance of mentorship and priorities and so much more! Follow Christian on social: @taylored2jump

In this episode, we touch on the mental and physical strain that pressure can bring us. Life events will come and hit us from all angles which leaves us with the challenge of trying to navigate through the ups and downs and not lose ourselves along the way. Three things can help you stay positive and Encouraged if you are in this season. 1). You can't do life alone, allow your friends to be there for you. 2). Let go of what things should be, and work with what is. 3). Hold on, it's temporary. Listen to the full episode to catch the full breakdown.

This week I'm joined by former Chief Business Officer for Google X, Serial Entrepreneur, author of the best selling book entitled "Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy " Mo Gawdat. With 27 years of experience in the engineering field, Mo has had quite the journey over the years working with some of the biggest household names helping them rise in the modern world. He started at IBM Egypt as a systems engineer before moving to a sales role in the government sector. From there he moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he joined NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He then became regional manager of BAT(Best Available Technology) At Microsoft, where he assumed various roles throughout seven and a half years; in his last role at Microsoft, he headed the communications sector across emerging markets worldwide. In 2007 Mo joined google to start its business in Emerging Markets. In 2013, he moved to Google’s innovation arm, Google X, where he led the business strategy, planning, sales, business development, and partnerships. Alongside his Engineering career, Mo remained a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded more than 20 businesses in fields such as health and fitness, food and beverage and real estate. He served as a board member in several technology-based companies, health and fitness and consumer goods companies as well as several government technologies and innovation boards in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He mentors tens of start-ups at any point in time. Mo is also the author of the best-selling book Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy (2017). Dedicated to his son Ali who passed away in 2014. The book outlines methods for managing and preventing disappointment. It draws from several different philosophies and religions, although Buddhism, Stoicism and Mindfulness are central tenets. He is also the voice behind one of the top podcasts in the health and fitness space entitled "Slo-Mo" where he interests some of the top insightful minds in different fields and touch on many different topics with each episode. he has a new book coming out entitled Scary Smart which will be released on September 30th, if you head over to win@mogawdat.com and send him a screenshot of your sign-up pre-order he will send you a signed copy of the book. He's got 50 copies where he will sign to be sure to do that! Connect with no on social: @Mo_Gawdat

In part one we talked about the emotional rollercoaster of our feelings when we feel delayed, setback or re-directed and every other feeling that comes with that state of mind. In the final part of this two-part series, we are going to focus on the full picture. Life is beautiful, but we have to accept both the good and the bad, the wins and the losses, the triumphs and the defeats as beautiful as well. That is what we touch on in this episode. if you haven't heard the first episode, check out part one before tuning into this one! do us a huge favour and leave a rating or review of the podcast and share with us your thoughts! Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, I touch on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games and some of the highlights that stuck out for me. We also discuss what it feels like to be delayed or redirected from a specific path that we might have worked hard to get ourselves on only to come up short and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with that feeling. This will be a two-part series entitled: delayed does not mean denied, this week we talk about Emotional Rollercoaster. Don't forget to leave a rating or review of the show! contact:Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com

This week I'm joined by four-time Canadian national karate champion Melissa Bratic. Melissa comes from a family with a strong history in the sport of karate. She is the second youngest of four sisters in total. Her eldest sisters both climbed the ranks and became champions in their own right both on the national stage and international stage as well. As she continues to make a name for herself away from her sisters, This episode comes with a theme in mind, and that theme is Patience. Throughout this episode, you will hear melissa talk about how it was her mindset and the willingness to be patient in her journey that helps her compete at her best. With a sport that is so focused on precision and making the right moves and the right time, you might be able to understand why this suits her to a T. In this episode we talk about the origins of her journey, having her dad as a coach, looking up to her sisters, the ups and downs of karate and the lessons and sacrifices she made along the way to get to where she is today. Follow melissa here: @melissabratic

This week I'm joined by Hall of Fame Receiver Milt Stegall, Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio Milt is the youngest of 5 siblings. from an early age excelled athletically He attended Roger Bacon High School, where he was an All-State football player, All-City basketball player and qualified for the state track meet his senior year. Stegall attended Miami of Ohio University, where he was a four-year football letterman from 1988 to 1991. Stegall finished with 106 receptions for 1,581 yards, and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver. Because of his speed (he competed on Miami's track and field team where he holds the 3rd fastest 100-meter dash, 10.44 seconds, and 5th fastest 200-meter dash, 21.24 seconds). All of these accomplishments garnered Stegall an honourable mention all-Mid-American Conference selection as a junior. Milt signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after college as an undrafted free agent with Cincinnati Bengals. He played 21 games over 3 seasons, where he before singing with the green bay packers for the 1995 season, however, injuries slowed him down which led him to get released. later that year he signed with the Winnipeg blue bombers. As soon as he touched the field the legend of milt Stegall began. in 2002 milt would go on to have one of the greatest individual seasons in CFL history. He led the CFL in receptions (106), receiving yards (1,896), yards from scrimmage (1,896), touchdowns (23), receiving touchdowns (23), 100-yard games (10), 100-yard receiving games (10), average yards per catch (17.9) and non-kicker scoring (140). He set a new league single-season record for touchdowns with 23 and a new league single-season record for receiving touchdowns, also with 23. All of these made him the obvious choice as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player. Stegall has continued his excellence throughout the seasons with the Blue Bombers. Throughout his playing career, milt still has the CFL records for most touchdowns with 147, most receiving touchdowns in a season with 23, the highest yards per catch average with 26 with numbers like that he was a clear first-ballot Hall of the farmer. in 2012 he was selected as a first-ballot Hall of fam inductive and the ceremony was in the city where he played his whole entire CFL career. After his playing career ended In June 2009, he joined the TSN analyst for the CFL boarding casing network which he still does to the current date. Follow Milt on social: @miltstegalltsn

This week I'm joined by the man who's helping athletes in the NBA and various other sports add years to their career, Former professional basketball player and high-performance fitness trainer Derek Williams Aka Mr1nf1n1ty Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Derek grew up in less than ideal circumstances. However, From an early age, he had dreams of playing in the NBA. Basketball wasn't just a dream but rather an outlet for him to stay out of trouble and put his focus on something productive. He quickly made a name for himself in the high school ranks before signing play with the IUPUI Jaguars a decision 1 school in the NCAA. After receiving his BA from IUPUI he decided to go play professional basketball in Europe, where he won a championship and was named MVP. After battling some injuries, he decided to call it a career and embark on a new path that would help athletes get healthy and stay healthy to achieve their own greatness and be their best optimal selves. However, the journey was not without its challenges. During his transition, he faced stages of homelessness, but it was at that time where he said "it wasn't a bad time. I found out a lot about myself that I needed to figure out" Since those times he's been on a path to attack personal health for athletes from the inside out. "If I can help them get their mind strong, their body will heal externally" he's worked with NBA players, NFL players and various other sports helping them prolong their career and get them back on track. Derek is an inspiration to many, he's genuine, he's a man who speaks with belief and conviction and stands on what he believes in. Follow Derek on social: @mr1nf1n1ty

This week I'm joined by, the assistant sprints and hurdles coach at the University of Tennessee. My guy Coach Ken Harnden. Originally from Zimbabwe, Ken knew he had to work hard for whatever he wanted in life, but he also understood what it meant to be grateful for what you have. Throughout his athletic career, Ken was a force to be reckoned with, he made a name for himself when he walked on to the university of north Carolina and won the NCAA title in 1995. From there he turned professional and went on to represent Zimbabwe at 2x Olympic games, (1996 & 2000), 3 world championships, and 2 commonwealth games. While his track and field resume as an athlete speaks volumes, he matched if not surprised that level as a coach. From 2003-15: he was the assistant sprint coach at Florida State University. From 2015-18: he was the assistant sprint coach at the University of Georgia, and since 2018 he's been the assistant sprint and hurdle coach at the University of Tennessee. Throughout his coaching tenure to date, he's coached 25 athletes NCAA Individual Championships throughout his coaching tenure. He's won 5 NCAA Team Championships, 160+ All-America Honors athletes, 14 Olympians, 6 Sub-10 100m sprinters & 6 NCAA 200m Champions and he's 3x recipient of the USTFCCCA Asst. Coach of the Year award.

This week Kaillie Humphries joined me on the show. There's nothing that kaillie hasn't seen or health with when it comes to competition on the ice. She's a 4x olympian winning, gold in the 2010 & 2014 Olympic games and a bronze medal in the 2018 Olympic games. She's the first female bobsledder to defend her title in two different games since Canadian figure skater Catriona Le May Doan. Kaillie has also if my numbers are correct 4 world championship titles along the way. She's a fierce competitor and highly regarded as one of the best pilots if not the best pilot to enter the sport. But Kallie's biggest battles have been off the track, she's fought for women coming in the sport now and for those who will come behind. She's been an advocate for fighting against bullies and using her voice to shine the right for equal treatment in sport for women and men and for many others. Kaillie wears her heart on her sleeves she's very passionate about her sport, her life, and people. In this episode we talk about her upbringing, winning an Olympic title on home soil in Canada, reaping the next year, how she quiets the noise around her, mentorship, leadership, how she coped with times of depression and anxiety and the decision that led her to step away from Canadian bobsled and compete for another country. and so much more. this is an episode you don't want to miss. Follow Kaillie on social: @kailliehumphries

Have you ever said to yourself, "Now what?" maybe something good just happened to you, or perhaps something didn't work out so well, regardless of the situation there is something that comes after what just happened. In this episode, I talk about how to navigate through those "now what" moments from a mental standpoint and what the next moves should look like. Support the Show Here: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires

This week 100m Specialist Marvin Bracy joins me on the show. Marvin is no stranger to pressure, at an early age, he excelled in track and field and football which immediately brought him national attention and high expectations. On the football field In 2010, the Orlando Sentinel ranked him as the No. 6 prospects from Central Florida in the class of 2012. In 2011 on the track Marvin clocked a 100m wind-assisted time of 10.05s that put him second in Florida high school history. Marvin attended Florida state university as a dual-sport athlete running track and playing football before he left after a year and turned pro and made track and field his sole priority. The journey hasn't been easy but his relentless will to persevere through adversity helped him get a silver medal in 2014 at the world indoor championships with a time of 6.48. Two years later in 2016, Marvin achieved a dream of his by making his first Olympic team and running a time of 9.98 to make the team. In this episode we discuss his upbringing, how he finds balance away from sport, transitioning from college to the pros as a 19 year old. The struggles he endured in 2020 and so much more. Marvin carries a lot on his shoulder's but the pressure early in his life prepared him to bear the weight he carries today. Follow Marvin here: @Braceyaself || Support for the podcast by leaving a review of the podcast or through a small donation through Paypal or joining our Patreon at the links below: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires || Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

This week on the show, I'm joined by a Canadian record holder in the 400mh Sage Watson. Originally from medicine hat, AB, Canada sage from an early sage showed that she had a mental toughness that the average kid didn't have. She grew up on a ranch where she had to help raise animals of all kinds. however, she learned many lessons during that time that helped when she stepped on the track. Sage immediately made a name for herself as she accepted a scholarship to attend Florida State University where she went on to be one of the top athletes in the conference. In 2016 she transferred to the University of Arizona and in that same year she went on to represent Canada at the Rio Olympic Games where she had a strong finish in the open 400mh and anchored the 4x4 team Toba 4th place finish. The next year in 2017 she became the NCAA 400mh hurdle champion earning all-American honours in the process. Later that year At the 2017 World Championships, Watson finished sixth in the world in the 400mh. 2019 at World Championships in Doha, Sage broke the 400mh Canadian record that stood since 1996 running a time of 54.32. Sage has exceeded all expectations, she's a champion on and off the track. She's a great model for anyone who is trying to achieve their dreams. This is an episode you don't want to miss. She's fought a long Journey to get to where she is today. Keep up with sage on social: @sagewatson | Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Coach Tom Higgins is the current defensive coordinator for the Alberta Golden Bears football team in U Sports. He has previously served as the Director of Officiating for the Canadian Football League and is a former Canadian and American football player, head coach, and general manager. He is the son of a former Philadelphia Eagles tac kle, Tom Higgins Sr., who was a high school football standout at Colonia High School in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. He played nose guard at North Carolina State University. He was an All-American and was a starter in four consecutive bowl games. He was also an All-American wrestler at NC State. After graduating from college in 1976, Higgins attempted to enter the National Football League but was not selected in the 1976 NFL Draft. He instead played in the Canadian Football League with the Calgary Stampeders for three years. In 1979, Higgins was signed by the Buffalo Bills and played one year in the United States, before returning to Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. After retiring as a player, Higgins began coaching at the University of Calgary, winning the 1983 CIS title in the second of his three years as an assistant coach under Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach Peter Connellan. In 1985, Tom joined the Stampeders coaching staff, serving in many different capacities until becoming a head coach in 2001. He became head coach of the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos later that year, leading the team to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. In 2002 and 2003, he won division titles, and he won a Grey Cup as a head coach, with the Eskimos in 2003. In 2005, he returned to the Calgary Stampeders as head coach. He held this position for three years, making the playoffs in each. Higgins served as the Director of Officiating from April 2008 to December 2013. Higgins was hired as the new head coach of the Montreal Alouettes on February 24, 2014. Tom coached a historic 2014 football season starting 1–7, turning the team around to a 9-9 second-place finish, hosting a playoff game and defeating the BC Lions. If you like the content I make for you and would like to support the content, your support helps us push this channel forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Nik Lewis is a former professional Canadian football slotback who played for 15 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, winning in 2008 and 2014 with the Calgary Stampeders. In his first season, he won the CFL Rookie of the Year award, followed by five West Division All-Star and three CFL All-Star awards. He is second all-time as a Stampeder in receptions (805), receiving yards (11,250), and touchdown catches (65) behind Allen Pitts. He also has the club record for consecutive games with a reception, with 166. On August 24, 2017, Lewis became the CFL all-time leader in receptions with 1,051 catches Now retired from his sporting career, Nik is the CEO of AO sports TV which is an athlete-owned creative platform that brings back the power to athletes to create their content and make a direct profit for their work. In this episode, we discussed the ups and downs in his career, lessons he learned from those around him growing up, his approach to creating a winning mindset, what it felt to be inducted into the hall of fame and what he is doing now for athletes in a different capacity. Follow Nik Here: @Nikel18. If you would like to show your financial support for the podcast here are two ways you can do so: paypal donation: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires | your support goes along way in moving this Channel Forward!

Angel is an artistic director-choreographer based in Brooklyn new york. Originally from Belgium, she studied and pursued ballet for more than 15 years starting at the age of 6. In 2009, an opportunity arose for Angel as the Nutella brand in Europe launched a dance competition. Angel entered and won a chance to fly to New York. There, she perfected her training in ballet, street jazz, and hip-hop. In that period, Angel was recruited by mentor Ms. Robin Dunn, a choreographer, dance teacher, and FACE Coach who established herself as a key community leader in today’s entertainment industry. Working with Ms. Dunn has given Angel plenty of opportunities. She has shared the stage with several big-name artists like Coolio, Kanye West, Kaye Styles, Orishas, Taye Diggs, Eddy Kenzo, Diamond Platnumz, Magic System, Alfonso Ribeiro, Salif Keita, Afro B and Rihanna, to name a few. Her experience has seen her performing on several platforms like the stage, in television, commercials, and even dancing for globally renowned brands such as Coca Cola, Nutella, Levi Strauss & Co, Fructis by Garnier, MTV, NBC, Snapchat and Universal among many others. Angel has created dance techniques called “Ka’frican,” which sees hip-hop and Afro Urban dance styles combined. In 2013, Angel founded AfroDance New York (ADNY) as a platform that celebrates diversity, communities, and global culture. Social: @AngelKaba All things Angel: https://linktr.ee/angelkaba Your support helps grow this Channel and push it forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Ashhad Kwadwo Agyapong is a cinematographer who's made a name for himself for his edgy contemporary style of visuals creation. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey Ashhad knew that if he was going to make it out of his environment he was going to have to make the most out of the opportunities that came his way. Heavily involved in sports growing up, a mentor and coach encouraged him to try track and field and that's what he did. He worked his way on to the University of Rhode Island track and field team where he quickly made a name for himself breaking many of the school's records before his departure. After he departed from university he decided to try running the professionally for a few years. After a trip to Brazil, a specific scenery sparked a thought in his head that made him want to capture the moment and images that he saw. A few years later he decided to make a decision that would change the trajectory of his path. He stepped away from competing as an athlete to helping athletes behind the scenes as a coach at his former school. From coaching, he took a position to help create a school athletic program. shortly after that he picked up the camera and started developing his skills by reaching out to people and started to offer his services. Ashhad was a part of the original "Get Twisted Sundays" video creation from world-renowned rapper Tobe Nwigwe. Ashhad now works with a lot of Houston's top models, musical artists and many more. Social: _kwadwoagyapong | Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

This week on the show my guest is someone who is a living testiment that change is possible. My guest this week is Jose Alejandro Vivar aka Alex Alex is the founder of the non-profit organization 25/7Fitness. A foundation that provides underprivileged and at-risk youth with marketable employment skills by attaining personal training certification. Those accepted into the program are sponsored financially and mentord under one of 25/7 Fitness' certified trainers In this episode, Alex walks you through his story of how he found himself as a leader in a gang. He shares his experiences during his time in jail and the exact moment when he decided to make a change in his life. He decided to get his certification as a personal trainer which led him on the path he's on today. However, he didn't almost make it to tell his story. Shortly after his release, He was teaching a fitness class in the community and, before the class finished he found himself lying on his back because he had been shot three times. This is an episode you don't want to miss. He shares a lot of advice and wisdom from experiences that almost led his life down another path. is it too late to change? is it too late to think differently? absolutely not, but you have to do the work every single day to not revert back to your old ways. Support the show: | Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires Follow alex on social: _alejandrovivar_

In the final part of the purpose lead series, we talk about creating a solid foundation to help sustain you along your journey. However, there are some key foundational pieces that you need to equip yourself with. Find out what those pieces are by listening to the final episode! If you would like to support the podcast there are two ways you can do so, by leaving a rating and review of the podcast or a financial donation! Both of these would help us continue to create quality content for you our listeners. Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

When you are purpose lead, you must be courageous along your journey. In the third part of the series, we get into how to navigate through setbacks, delays, uncertainty and how you must push through those emotions to fulfill the purpose inside of you. If you haven't heard the first few episodes go back and check those out before you listen to this one! Don't forget to share this with a friend and leave a rating or review of the podcast. It would be greatly appreciated! Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Sometimes when you feel purposely led to do something, you walk a path of most resistance, meaning you will be learning a lot of things on the go. You will be adjusting as go. In part Two we discuss the ups and downs of moving in uncertainty and how to navigate through those moments. Check out part one before you listen to part two. Share this episode with a friend and let us know your thoughts. Contact:info@akeeminspires.com. support the podcast here: Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

For the next four weeks, I'll be talking about purpose. I say the word purpose often because I believe we were all created for a purpose, and once we uncover it, we can begin to do impactful work. When I talk about purpose I'm talking about meaning- the core reasoning to why you do what you do. When I say the core reasoning I'm talking about what's in your heart. Not something based on materials but a transformational shift to add value and bring light to everything around you. In part one of the series, I break down how to find your purpose. I believe you can get insight on certain questions if you know where to look, and sometimes you have to look backwards and connect the dots before moving forward. What is your purpose? I'm not smart enough to answer that for you, but I can give you some insight on how I found mine. In doing so, my hope is that it'll help you find yours. Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Cabral Richards AKA Cabbie is a television sports personality. Originally from toronto cabbie knew from an early that he wanted to do something special. What started out as just recording videos with his friends proved to spark his interest for production and television. After highschool Cabbie attended ryerson university where he studied radio and television for three years before he left the program completly and started to intern at the score in 2001. This is where his break started to show. in 2001 he pitched an idea of Intervieing people walking around the city of toronto making them laugh or using props to get a reaction. This sparked the path to working with athletes and interving them on his show called "cabbie on the street" . Since then Cabbie has interviwed sports greats such has kobe bryant, mike tyson, stephen curry, aaron rodgers, derek jeter, will smith, will ferrel, hugh jackman, alexander ovetchkin and much much more. in this episode we touch in his journey to date, how he finds balance, his favorite interviews and much more. Your Support Helps Us Push The Show l Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires -Follow cabbie here: @Therealcabbie

Jasmine Todd is one of the world's top duel event athletes in the sport of track and field. With personal bests of 10.92 in the 100m and a long jump best of 6.84. Originally from San Diego, California, she grew up mainly in chandler Arizona where she eventually stepped on the track and instantly made a name for herself. After becoming nationally ranked in both the sprints and long jump, she accepted a scholarship to attended the University of Oregon. But slightly before she got there, in her senior year of high school she had an injury that almost derailed her path. Nonetheless, she got herself healthy and in 2015 her perseverance paid off when she put together a dominant season where she established herself as one of the top athletes in the NCAA and the world. After making the world championship team that summer, she went on to anchor an American relay team that captured a silver medal. In this episode, we discuss the ups and downs of her sporting career to date, the impact the pandemic made on her mentally & physically. Why she started seeing a therapist, her thoughts on the social injustice in the world and much more. Follow Jasmine on social: @Msgoogleme All Things Jasmine: https://linktr.ee/Msgoogleme | Your Support Helps Us Push The Show Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Natey Adjei is a Canadian wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Natey originally from toronto was an all around athlete who played different sports but found his love for football stood above them all. After Highschool he went down south to further his education and played football at city college of san Francisco before finishing his collegiate career at the university to buffalo. In 2013 Natey was drafted to the toronto argonauts with the 22nd pick. Now a veteran in he Canadian football League natey has found balance on the field and now focusing on some of he field ventures. Natey is the host of a very popular podcast entitled "All Ball" where he mixes his journalist passion with guests from both the CFL & NFL. Follow Natey here : @nateyadjei3. If you want to support the channel and the content I create for you guys, Your Support Helps Us Push The Show Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires