Beauty In The Struggle

Only 1 out of 57 athletes make it to play Collegiate Division 1 Sports. That's less than 2% clearly there is something that definitively separates athletes from the other groups to make it to the space. Today we share Taylor Cox's story, a local football alum from Jackson High who carried his talents to Kansas University and even signed on with an opportunity for the Dallas Cowboys to train during the combine. Tap in to listen to his journey and how he was able to get there, even through the struggle.

Unjust systems. Posed meritocracy. With the protest invasion in the Capitol, I reflected this past week on when Being Black In America hit me in the face, and how many people witnessed what happens when a social movement isn't protected, compared to one movement that is protected. The difference..? Let's check the consequences.

As a part of the Millenial generation, we are consuming things day in and day out. What type of content do you consume? This segment is sharing the most inspirational and empowering content that I've come across or have been referred to throughout the week. 001- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Get more info on the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BRS8Z6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Beauty In The Struggle 009- We sat down with the Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Everett High School to discuss mindset. Bobby Thompson is a good friend of mine, a true hooper, who has a genuine love for not only the game but also his community. We deep dive into what he's learned throughout his hoopers' journey, and how he continues to implement discipline, vulnerability, and competition towards his boys basketball program with the hopes of helping them become better men.

BEAUTY IN THE STRUGGLE 008 | VALS LIFE Listen to my friend, brother, teammate of 15 years discuss the single most important quality in life that gives him purpose. Val Hennings is a family man first, proud husband and father of two amazing young girls. His passion comes from the struggles he faced throughout his childhood, which propelled him to seek further purpose rather than letting those uncertainties derail him from his overall mission to be the best father/husband/brother he can be.

Listen to Jojo (K-12 Teacher in Central District Seattle) explain how she was introduced to American Culture as a first generation immigrant growing up in South Seattle. Fast forward, and her primary goal in her profession is to create an example of diversity and cultural difference in the Seattle School District.

Listen how Marshall has had to scratch and claw through the Seattle Hip Hop Scene using the life learns he went through that dates as far back as Silver lake Timberwolves. We tap into the forward thinking mindset he has callused his way through to become one of the PNW’s top Hip Hop up and coming Artists.

BEAUTY IN THE STRUGGLE Ep. 4 | Having an Above Average Mindset- DOMINICK CARNEY This inspirational listen begins in Everett, WA. Overcoming a $30K lawsuit before 25 and many different trials, Dom has committed to approaching everything in life with an above average mindset.

We caught up with Coach Corey and talked about his Beauty in the Struggle. Coach is known as a "Father in the Community" as he's served on the High School Football scene for the past 15+ years. He continues to leave an important impact in the Greater Everett community and has inspired countless kids to get to the next level in life, and in football. Listen to how he has grown from helping kids in youth programs to get to the NFL Combine, and how he is transitioning to do it all over again.

BITS-Anel K. Is a motivational speaker/coach for Entrepreneurs/ Small Business Owners all over the NATION. 3rd Generation Immigrant from Bosnia and half of his family lost to genocide, he continues to motivate and uplift others. Listen to us discuss Trials, Tribulations and the driving purpose that keeps him inspired to do more in life personally, and professionally.

PILOT- A brief breakdown of what to expect on Season 1 of Beauty in the Struggle. Produced By: 321 Go. Sound: @jeradjamesm