Podcast appearances and mentions of brandon okpalobi

From hoop dreams to STEM dreams.  Change Agent and former University of Miami Basketball player Brandon Okpalobi discusses his ascension from Division 1 walk-on to team captain and his crossover move to curating sports and STEM programs for disadvantaged youths worldwide.  

While entrepreneurship is exhilarating and fulfilling, there are also many hard times and events that people do not share. 7 Figure entrepreneur Brandon Okpalobi shares his trials to get there building his businesses Dibia Dream and Dibia Athletic.Find Brandon on Instagram @okpalobi , @dibiadream and @dibiaathletic --Building Best, Periodt has had it's challenging moments for sure too. But it has been worth it.Check out Best, Periodt. and use the code FREDOM at checkout  to save on your order. You can also find BP on instagram @best.periodt

BlackPagesMiami.com features 11 South Florida-based businesses in its first season who each share their highs and lows, the barriers and challenges that Black businesses must overcome on a daily basis, and their greatest inspirations for the future of their businesses. In this season, tune into a discussion with Shani St. Vil of Purse Empowerment on the psychological impact of slavery and system oppression and the connect to the Black economy. Dr. Jeff Rocker of How We See It discusses mental health and how he would counsel Antonio Brown. Brandon Okpalobi of Dibia Dreams shares his transformation from a youth athletic development company to a national youth mentoring non-profit. Nathalie Cadet James of Luxe Fete was named one of the top event planners in the world. Lydia Desnoyers of Desnoyers CPA shares financial tips for businesses. Kiana Powell of Forward Public Relations helps small businesses tackle their brand awareness challenges.. Nathalie Thames of Deja vu Sweets often surprises her clients when they find out that her bakery is Black-owned. David Castro of Dungeon Forward is creating a clothing brand for the culture. KeAira Chantell Gamble of KeAira Chantell Events pivoted pivoted from corporate life to super event planner. Monique Messer of Groovin' Bean shares how she's becoming the go-to coffee shop of the community. And Jamila Ross of Copper Door BnB is breaking through as a young, Black hotelier. Established in 2017 and created by Fabiola Fleuranvil who's the CEO of Blueprint Creative Group, BlackPagesMiami.com is powered by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT). MDEAT's mission is focused on the economic prosperity of the Black community.

BlackPagesMiami.com features 11 South Florida-based businesses in its first season who each share their highs and lows, the barriers and challenges that Black businesses must overcome on a daily basis, and their greatest inspirations for the future of their businesses. In this episode, Brandon Okpalobi of Dibia Dreams shares his transformation from a youth athletic development company to a national youth mentoring non-profit. Established in 2017 and created by Fabiola Fleuranvil who's the CEO of Blueprint Creative Group, BlackPagesMiami.com is powered by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT). MDEAT's mission is focused on the economic prosperity of the Black community.

This episode features a man who gives Trick Daddy a run for his money; not just for his immense genuine love for "da kids", but his growing collection of gold grills. Had such a fun time chatting with my friend, Brandon Okpalobi, CEO of Dibia Athletic Development and the founder of Dibia DREAM (Development through Recreational Education for Athletic Minds). A Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA native, Brandon graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Computer Information Systems and minor in Marketing, after walking on the Division 1 basketball team and earning a scholarship and position of Team Captain his senior year. Though he has worked for major corporations including the Orange Bowl Committee, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and The Miami Heat, Brandon always had his heart set in serving and changing his community through investment in our future -- our children. Tune in as we discuss the importance of staying true to thine own self, what inspired him to take the leap of faith to start his own business, keeping a level head to navigate through temporary set backs, the interesting dynamic of social media (and thirst trapping), the significance of strong faith in his success, his Nigerian culture and pride, upcoming projects in the pipeline (hint: there's an Academy in the works!), and much more! Whether you know him as B Dot, Young Jefe, or simply Brandon, this one is sure to be an entertaining and enlightening treat.

Brandon Okpalobi is a disruptor. My good friend is hellbent on putting his stamp on the community. His foundation Dibia Dream is really making a difference in the city of Miami. Whether it's educating kids in inner city schools with his "STEM Saturdays" program or donating cars to single moms, his presence is being felt in Miami. His basketball roots that began in New Orleans at St. Augustine High School and continued at University of Miami, are also serving the community well. B Dot's career started as a walk-on for the University of Miami basketball team and ended with B Dot as a scholarship athlete getting minutes for The U. Jefe Dibia is coaching and runs Dibia Athletic Development in Miami, New Orleans and Bermuda. I swear Nigerian's are taking over the world. Please enjoy my conversation with the man who never met a nickname he didn't like.

Fernie sits down with Brandon Okpalobi, a former UM college basketball player who went through his own transition on his way to becoming an entrepreneur and community leader.   

EP 030: Dream Big with Brandon Okpalobi & Dibia Dream by All Like Minds Media

Brandon Okpalobi is Founder and CEO of DIBIA Athletic Development and DIBIA Dream, Inc, Today we discuss how Brandon made $2 allowance in high school, then how he walked on the basketball at a Division 1 college school and earned a scholarship. Finally we talk about how you don’t have to be playing sports to be involved in sports. Brandon is still involved with basketball by running both a non profit organization and a for profit business.

Training effectively is the key to being on the top of your game. And, with the racist White Supremacist terror of the past week, I think it's become clear that we have to change course...we have to play the game differently and better...become more self-reliant. When only 51% of the Country believes President Trump's response to White Supremacy was weak, we have to consider how safe we are - as Black people - with the other 49% of America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36t0Ol7_B0w In the face of the racist vitriol masquerading as leadership in America, it should be clear: we can rely only on ourselves and our God. I recorded this episode and slated it to go live this week before the terror of Charlottesville. And while the episode doesn't directly address that event, what remains is true is the importance of the message. If we're to find Liberty and advance the Cause of Freedom, it will be because we have been trained to defeat White Supremacy. We must train our youth to be great...to prepare them for excellence...to expect excellence. That's why I wanted to speak with Brandon Okpalobi, Founder and CEO of DIBIA Atheletic & DIBIA Dream. In this episode, we discuss the steps to creating a unified sense of identity among African people throughout the Diaspora and how that identity can help prepare us to face the challenges of this time. What do you think should define "greatness" for Black people - in this present climate? How do you think we should be training our youth to be great? Click the Banner, Join the Group, and Share Your Thoughts Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Reparations and the Foundation of Black Power

JW & The Protege host Positive Impact Hero show #4 and will be featuring Brandon Okpalobi’s journey from the lively streets of New Orleans to becoming the founder, president and CEO of DIBIA Athletic Development and DIBIA Dream, Inc., is remarkable unto itself. Even more powerful than Brandon’s own story is how DIBIA has grown from its beginnings as a summer camp to its comprehensive scope that helps at-risk African-American urban youth beat the odds, realize their potential and achieve their dreams thorough DIBIA Dream. Join us live @ 9pm 1/31/16

Selfless, determined, disciplined, and ambitious are all words that aptly describe the Founder & CEO of Dibia Athletic Development, Brandon Okpalobi. Brandon has made significant contributions to the local community, through business and community service. More impressive than his accomplishments on paper are his wonderful character traits. He has selflessly taken an active role in motivating today’s youth through both actions and words to live their best life, and be their best selves. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to tie your community into your business Ways to connect with customers online and offline How to network with local influential business leaders How to approach your competition How to make your business stand out from the competition Ways to connect with mentors and having a mentee of your own The "Give Back" concept and how it can propel your business and lots more...