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This week on Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Kristine speak to Ashanta Coleman about how she has overcome adversity and used it to empower other women. They discuss how being a mom has impacted her career, how COVID changed work forever, and how a life changing event or loss can still lead to some positive change. Ashanta Coleman is a dedicated professional with a passion for fostering intentional connections to best serve Qwerkz's clients and staff. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR operations, she has been instrumental in building high-performing teams. In her free time, she enjoys reading in her hammock and spending quality moments with her kids and fur babies.Where to find more about Ashanta:http://www.qwerkz.comhttps://linktr.ee/ashantaantoinettehttps://www.instagram.com/glowgirlglowbrand/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashanta-coleman-10718a236/You can connect with Colleen at www.maxady.comand on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/comaraYou can connect with Krsitine at https://www.kristinethody.comand on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethodySubscribe to the podcast Embrace the Squiggle and listen every week for a new career adventure!

In this episode we sit down with Corey Jackson, former NFL athlete and 2004 NFL Europe Defensive Player of the Year. Currently, He is the Founder and CEO of Qwerkz, Inc., a LinkedIn Influencer and a corporate speaker.Here Corey's incredible path to the NFL, from driving across the country to enroll in a junior college after high school, to getting recruited to play football, and now CEO of his own company, it is quite a story.Corey's Company website: qwerkz.com LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaksFounderQwerkz,IncJan 2017 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mosColumbia, South Carolina AreaQwerkz fosters more personalized communication between Candidates, Employers and Recruiters. We believe that effective communication can match the right people with the right jobs. Our assessment process takes a deep dive into culture and skill sets. Our AI-driven platform allows everyone to engage with each other in a more meaningful and personable way. We also believe that this will help us solve many of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues we face today. qwerkzjobs.comThe Injured List Podcast: YouTube Channel Website: www.theinjuredlist.com

Today we visit with Corey Jackson, former NFL Player, and the founder and CEO of Qwerkz which fosters more personalized communication between Candidates, Employers and Recruiters to match the right people with the right jobs. Corey shares his story - an incredible example of FOLLOWING your Dream and MAKING it Happen, along with sharing some Best Practices from the world of Athletics! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/support

Welcome back to Success Leaves Clues! I was able to chat with my man Corey Jackson: former NFL player before becoming the CEO of Qwerkz - a social networking platform that helps professional athletes transition into the professional world. Corey’s story is inspiring; from his start as a star basketball player to getting into the NFL, Corey has kept his determination and focus. Listen in!     To learn more about my coaching and training programs, you can visit me online at www.garybrackett.com   Also, be sure to follow me on social media (@GaryBrackett on IG, @GaryBrackett58 on Twitter, & Gary Brackett on Facebook) for the latest and greatest content on our content!    Valuable Moments:  :50 - Intro & Background 4:00 - Transition into NFL 5:50 - Inspiration catches you 7:15 - Football camp, ABC & 123 10:00 - Moment, Can’t hesitate  11:30 - Expect to be there 12:10 - Transition out of sports 14:15 - Is there something bigger for me? 18:40 - Qwerkz 21:00 - Skills Based Decoding 29:25 - The Clue

Corey Jackson is an Ex-NFL Player and CEO of Qwerkz. Corey is assisting professional athletes in transitioning to the business world by developing partnerships with those athletes and Fortune 500 companies. Qwerkz is a company that takes the most talented athletes in the world and makes them available for companies and brands to create dynamic collaborations, partnerships and meaningful career opportunities. What you'll learn from this episode: How to brand yourself and the importance of branding. How to look for advantages in business What are the unique characteristics that are found in professional athletes that translates to a great entrepreneur. Connect with Corey: LinkedIn Watch This Episode on YouTube

It was a pleasure to interview my friend Corey Jackson of Qwerkz. Corey and I both played football at The University of Nevada, He was a few years older than I and was on his way out when I was on my way in. After finishing up at Nevada, Corey ended up playing in the NFL before he founded his company Qwerkz. Qwerkz is a Talent Acquisition firm that helps companies choose from a pool of former pro athletes to hire for specific roles. What's unique about Qwerkz is that they conduct deep-dive assessments for their athletes to determine their best and strongest attributes as well as their skill sets and personality. Corey shares his journey from NFL athlete to Entrepreneur and how he leverages his competitive mentality to give him an advantage for his business.   In this episode: Corey's journey in sports How Corey got into Quartz The biggest disconnect from the clients and company side Impact of Quartz in the market The biggest need  What Corey wishes he would have known What Corey is most excited for Most influential people for him Advice to those who want to be successful   Links: Corey's Website: http://qwerkz.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Qwerkzapp ******************************************************************************** Website: https://donniegupton.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/donnieguptonmarketingcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donniegupton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnie-gupton-77284512/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonnieGupton Guide: http://www.donniegupton.com/rrguide/

In this volume of GET SOME, I discuss what I learned episode 27 on Trust the Process Show with my guest former NFL player, now CEO of Qwerkz.com, Corey Jackson. Corey had an incredible story and a lot of learnings I took away that I want to share with you and how you can take these learnings and implement them into your everyday journey to success. If you like what you heard, please be sure to take a screen shot, share this on social and let everyone know what you learned from Corey Jackson!

Episode 27 I am joined by Corey Jackson. Corey is a non drafted, former Walmart employee turned NFL player and now into the CEO of Qwerkz.com.  Corey talks with me about his process that he held the whole time and how that has got him to where he is.  This is a must listen episode - you are going to get some great wisdom from Corey!  If you like what you hear - do the show a favour - leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, subscribe to the show on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts on.  Thank you Corey for joining me! 

Can you imagine only having enough money to afford a one-way bus ticket, and going someplace you’ve never been, with no idea if you’ll be welcomed when you get there? Today’s Mark Your Mark podcast guest, Corey Jackson, not only was in that spot, but has turned what little he had at that point twenty years ago into playing in the NFL and running a successful business. And this is one journey you’ll want to listen to!   “When I was working at Walmart I was miserable because I was not living the life I wanted to live. One day I was just sitting there, on this pity party where my life sucks and this thing gets on my head, "Who did this to you? Whose fault is this?”. And what I realized in that moment was that no one did it to me, but I also realized nothing was stopping me, so I did what I always did, I was creative, and made things happen.”   Corey has truly made the most of his opportunity, and as you will hear in this episode, he shows how focusing completely on basketball, becoming a top collegiate player, and almost by complete accident jumping into football, led him to starting his own company, Qwerkz. He has created an App that makes it easy for athletes to have access to products and service providers that can be trusted. Corey is everywhere on LinkedIn and other social media, offering inspirational messaging and advice for entrepreneurs and athletes making that transition into business.   “This is how the things that you struggle with actually help you. I struggled academically, I was slow, and it took me longer to understand things.  I was still behind, and because I had to come back to campus, one one of the football coaches told me I was his favorite player, but that I was playing in the wrong sport!  He told me I should be playing football. I ended up getting through the season, and one of the coaches called and told me “You need to come over here because we have 30 NFL scouts asking about you. They want to know who the basketball player is.” I just went and killed the workouts, and suddenly had agents calling me.”   Corey has jumped over hurdle after hurdle along the way, and you’ll really enjoy this episode filled with his uplifting story of beating the odds to get to where he is today, making him the ideal guest for the Make Your Mark podcast! Happy listening!   “It was overwhelming, one of the greatest feelings. You come out of this tunnel, and this is something you have watched your entire life, and all these people screaming. I am nobody, but they know me. Amazing experience walking out on that field. That was one of the most remarkable feelings that I’ve ever had. It makes you think anything is possible!”   Some Topics we talk about in this episode:   Introduction - 0:40 Growing up in south carolina - 5:10 Going behind the scenes - 7:45 Losing is the hardest thing to do/learning how to lose - 8:35 Academic Difficulties - 9:15 Figuring out how to do it, and how to get things done - 12:05 Not living the life you want to live - 13:45 Applying for school - 15:00 How are you gonna pay for it - 17:25 We want you on the team-Life changing - 18:45 Training the whole team - 20:40 I became a leader - 22:00 You're my favorite player but you're playing the wrong sport - 23:35 Long story, short - 25:00 I'm nobody but they know me (getting out on the field) - 27:05 Anything is possible - 28:10 I took off like a rocket - 29:15 I'll go there and kill it - 34:15 Giving up the half million - 35:15 The transition - 36:15 Trying to fund my lifestyle - 38:25 Talking about retired athletes and how to help them - 43:15 Starting a new company - 44:40 Where do you wanna take it in the next 5-10 years? - 46:10 Staying on top of the game - 49:15 Follow on social media - 50:30 Hit Your Mark - 51:35 How to get involved Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly. If you’re looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email Mark@MarkMoyer.com and I’ll get you going right away towards taking your business and career to a much higher level!   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

In this episode of the TPI Podcast we discuss the story of Corey Jackson, and how he jumpstarted his life from working at a Wal Mart to focusing on his education and athletics which further led him to the NFL. Corey Jackson is a former NFL player who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. He officially retired from the NFL in 2008 and has since transitioned into entrepreneurship. Currently, Corey is the CEO & Founder of Qwerkz, a private app where professional athletes connect, share & do business. Corey is also a professional speaker and often shares his story of how he went from working at Walmart to becoming an NFL athlete with several television networks, including FOX, and his story has been featured in many articles and publications.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Caregiver Dave will interview Former NFL Star Corey Jackson. Corey Jackson is a former NFL athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. He's the CEO of Qwerkz, a platform that is changing the way athletes brand themselves and do business.  Qwerkz is an app and social media network for professional athletes to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavors and other projects off of the field. It also invites fans to follow their favorite athletes beyond game day, and gives them the possibility of direct interaction with their role models through feedback on athletes' ideas.

Join Dave Nassaney as he co-hosts with Neil Haley and they interview Former NFL Star Corey Jackson. Corey Jackson is a former NFL athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. He's the CEO of Qwerkz, a platform that is changing the way athletes brand themselves and do business.  Qwerkz is an app and social media network for professional athletes to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavors and other projects off of the field. It also invites fans to follow their favorite athletes beyond game day, and gives them the possibility of direct interaction with their role models through feedback on athletes’ ideas.

Corey Jackson played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns, he is the founder of Qwerkz and the co-founder of a real estate investment trust. Before playing in the NFL, Corey was an employee at Walmart before becoming a college basketball star. Visit Corey on LinkedIn and Qwerkz.com.

Today's guest, Corey Jackson, is the Founder and CEO of Qwerkz. Qwerkz is a private company that connects companies and athletes to create new and impactful opportunities. Corey's goal in starting Qwerkz was to create a socially responsible company that focuses on helping people and on creating phenomenal human experiences. Corey is a former American football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League from 2003 to 2007. During his time in the NFL, Corey played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. Join us this week to hear Corey's journey and everything he's learned along the way that you can implement in your work today!

Corey Jackson arrived in the NFL in 2003 from the University of Nevada-Reno, which he had actually attended on a basketball scholarship. Having decided against playing professional basketball overseas in order to instead complete his degree in speech communications, the head coach of the school’s football team offered him a spot on the roster. It was the first time Jackson had played football since junior high school, having participated only in basketball and track in high school.In spite of his brief experience, in 2003 the Cleveland Browns signed Jackson as an undrafted rookie free agent. He spent three years with the team on the practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for one regular season game. In 2006 he joined the Denver Broncos practice squad, but an injury ultimately led to the end of the road for him in the NFL.However, the NFL is a place where life-long connections develop, regardless of the time spent. Jackson’s experience was no different. Along with developing those relationships, he also watched as many around him dealt with a variety of challenges that come with being a professional athlete.“It really was my experience, and my friends’ experiences, of people discouraging us from being independent thinkers and being pushed into the realm of just play football,” Jackson said. “I saw some of my buddies fall into that trap. If you’re not an independent thinker, you start to depend on other people to think for you. I had people call me up and talk about devastating experiences with people they trusted and had relied on to think for them. That’s not the plan. It got me thinking, ‘What’s the solution?’”The solution Jackson came up with was, Qwerkz. Qwerkz is an app for professional athletes to connect with each other and share ideas, experiences and information about any topic they choose, including business endeavors.“The goal of Qwerkz is to create the atmosphere where guys can communicate with each other but succeed on their own,” Jackson said. “These guys are going to bring so much more value to each other. When we’re communicating I can find new opportunities for myself and I might not be as dependent on you as you would like me to be" - from Lisa Zimmerman on NFL Player Engagement.- https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/- http://qwerkz.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Corey Jackson arrived in the NFL in 2003 from the University of Nevada-Reno, which he had actually attended on a basketball scholarship. Having decided against playing professional basketball overseas in order to instead complete his degree in speech communications, the head coach of the school's football team offered him a spot on the roster. It was the first time Jackson had played football since junior high school, having participated only in basketball and track in high school.In spite of his brief experience, in 2003 the Cleveland Browns signed Jackson as an undrafted rookie free agent. He spent three years with the team on the practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for one regular season game. In 2006 he joined the Denver Broncos practice squad, but an injury ultimately led to the end of the road for him in the NFL.However, the NFL is a place where life-long connections develop, regardless of the time spent. Jackson's experience was no different. Along with developing those relationships, he also watched as many around him dealt with a variety of challenges that come with being a professional athlete.“It really was my experience, and my friends' experiences, of people discouraging us from being independent thinkers and being pushed into the realm of just play football,” Jackson said. “I saw some of my buddies fall into that trap. If you're not an independent thinker, you start to depend on other people to think for you. I had people call me up and talk about devastating experiences with people they trusted and had relied on to think for them. That's not the plan. It got me thinking, ‘What's the solution?'”The solution Jackson came up with was, Qwerkz. Qwerkz is an app for professional athletes to connect with each other and share ideas, experiences and information about any topic they choose, including business endeavors.“The goal of Qwerkz is to create the atmosphere where guys can communicate with each other but succeed on their own,” Jackson said. “These guys are going to bring so much more value to each other. When we're communicating I can find new opportunities for myself and I might not be as dependent on you as you would like me to be" - from Lisa Zimmerman on NFL Player Engagement.- https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/- http://qwerkz.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Corey Jackson arrived in the NFL in 2003 from the University of Nevada-Reno, which he had actually attended on a basketball scholarship. Having decided against playing professional basketball overseas in order to instead complete his degree in speech communications, the head coach of the school’s football team offered him a spot on the roster. It was the first time Jackson had played football since junior high school, having participated only in basketball and track in high school.In spite of his brief experience, in 2003 the Cleveland Browns signed Jackson as an undrafted rookie free agent. He spent three years with the team on the practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for one regular season game. In 2006 he joined the Denver Broncos practice squad, but an injury ultimately led to the end of the road for him in the NFL.However, the NFL is a place where life-long connections develop, regardless of the time spent. Jackson’s experience was no different. Along with developing those relationships, he also watched as many around him dealt with a variety of challenges that come with being a professional athlete.“It really was my experience, and my friends’ experiences, of people discouraging us from being independent thinkers and being pushed into the realm of just play football,” Jackson said. “I saw some of my buddies fall into that trap. If you’re not an independent thinker, you start to depend on other people to think for you. I had people call me up and talk about devastating experiences with people they trusted and had relied on to think for them. That’s not the plan. It got me thinking, ‘What’s the solution?’”The solution Jackson came up with was, Qwerkz. Qwerkz is an app for professional athletes to connect with each other and share ideas, experiences and information about any topic they choose, including business endeavors.“The goal of Qwerkz is to create the atmosphere where guys can communicate with each other but succeed on their own,” Jackson said. “These guys are going to bring so much more value to each other. When we’re communicating I can find new opportunities for myself and I might not be as dependent on you as you would like me to be" - from Lisa Zimmerman on NFL Player Engagement.- https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/- http://qwerkz.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

New Operation GritBox podcast episode with Corey Jackson, founder of Qwerkz, Former NFL Athlete, Speaker and Author. In this episode you will hear about: - The crazy risk that Corey’s dad took when Corey was a child. This risk changed the family for generations. What a Story!!! - The decision making process Corey used to shift from professional basketball player to NFL football player. - The importance of doing the thing that drives you, no matter how crazy other people may think it is. If you are a business and want to connect with Corey and Qwerkz go here: http://qwerkz.com/ You can find Corey on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/winningisalifestyle/ You can find Corey on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyjacksonspeaks/ If you found this episode at all entertaining and/or helpful please do Operation GritBox a favor and leave us a Review on ITunes. Doing this helps us expand our reach and get more

Former NFL Player and founder of Qwerkz - an app exclusively for professional athletes to share, connect and to do business.  Corey is also an exciting Author, Speaker, and Influencer. Check out this podcast where Corey discusses his journey as well as some ideas in how you can discover your purpose!

In this episode featuring Corey Jackson, we talk about how he went from working at Walmart to JUCO then to the NFL, his company Qwerkz and how he started to get ready for life after sports early.

Corey Jackson grew up in Cassatt, SC (with a population of 3,000) where he lived with his parents and four siblings in a singlewide mobile home. Although the Jacksons didn’t have much, Corey had extremely big and ambitious goals. At the age of five, he decided that he wanted to be a pro athlete and play in the NBA. Corey attended North Central High School where he became a basketball star. After a great high school basketball career, he expected to be recruited and receive multiple scholarship offers. However, to his surprise, he didn’t receive one offer.    Shortly after graduation, Corey took a seven dollar an hour job at Walmart. Fed up with his situation, Corey quit his job one year later and purchased a one-way ticket to Ranger, TX with his mind set on attending Ranger College, where he neither applied nor was accepted. Professional Football Career:  In 2003, Corey joined the Cleveland Browns as a defensive end and played two and a half seasons with the Browns. In 2004, Corey earned defensive player of the year in NFL Europe while playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy. In the Fall of 2005, Corey signed a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. After several nagging injuries, Corey officially retired in 2008.   Life After Football: Corey is an entrepreneur at heart. While playing in the NFL, Corey, along with a partner, started a real estate company that he and his partner dissolved after several years. As well, Corey began speaking professionally while playing in the NFL. In 2016, he published his first book Think Different. Be Different. Live Different. and he started a technology company called Qwerkz. In February of 2017, Qwerkz produced an application that connects professional athletes, brands and fans. In the Summer of 2017, Corey is releasing his documentary called From Walmart to The NFL: The Corey Jackson Story.