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In this Episode we speak to SPin New York Founder , former Pro Table Tennis Player, Pickleballer, and TED X speaker Wally Green. We Talk about his rise to pro superstardom, team JOOLA, his sports history and other topics. you don't want to miss it. a little more info about Wally , He has played for the U.S. in more than 35 International Pro Tour competitions. Green grew up in a low-income housing project in Brooklyn, New York. He became part of a gang and his juvenile rap sheet included carjacking and gun possession. He was shot twice, says that he grew up with domestic violence, and that he owned six guns when he was 13 years old. He was sent to boarding school in Nigeria for a time, and in New York he went to Lafayette High School. At Lafayette, he played basketball, football and volleyball, among other sports.Green was involved in the promotion of the 2006 video game Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis in Tokyo, and provided motion capture for one of the characters.[8] In 2009, he co-founded the table tennis franchise SPiN with, among others, Susan Sarandon.[9]On his initiative, table tennis tables were installed in Bryant Park in New York City, initially as marketing for SPiN.Green stopped competing internationally in 2016. His record in ITTF events is one match won in singles, and two in doubles. In 2018 he said "I'm not the best player in the world, but I'm definitely the coolest. I'm sure of it. That beats being the best." Green stopped competing internationally in 2016. His record in ITTF events is one match won in singles, and two in doubles. In 2018 he said "I'm not the best player in the world, but I'm definitely the coolest. I'm sure of it. That beats being the best." He credits table tennis with saving his life. a Delay in his voice so disregard . Follow Wally:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wallygreennycofficial?lang=en
From Brooklyn gangs to competing in North Korea, table tennis saved Wally Geen's life and turned him into a messenger of peace.Nobody in the West really cares about table tennis, which is why Wally Green isn't a household name.I mention the West because, as we all know, Asians not only love the sport but are masters of it. The Chinese, for example, are on another level entirely. Have you seen them play? It's incredible.Anyway, back to Wally.His story is not about winning competitions, but about winning at life.To be clear, Wally represented the United States in over 35 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) pro tours around the world, but he has never won a major competition. However, what makes his journey inspirational is how he overcame an abusive father, gangs, and hiding guns, to direct his anger towards competitive sports and create hilarious memories around the world.After all, how often do Black people play table tennis in North Korea?
Welcome back to another gripping episode of Mick Unplugged! Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us: Wally Green, a name synonymous with resilience and transformation in the world of table tennis. Once self-dubbed the worst player in the pro circuit, Wally went from being a struggling athlete to an international table tennis professional, with a journey marked by profound personal growth and unexpected turns. In this episode, we'll unravel Wally's story—from his challenging youth marred by domestic violence and gang involvement to his eventual rise in the table tennis world, fuelled by sheer determination and the guidance of unexpected mentors. We'll dive into the pivotal moments that defined his path, including a life-altering opportunity in Germany and a surprising mentorship that helped steer him away from a troubled life. Wally also shares his candid thoughts on the sport of pickleball, confronting its growing popularity and the arrogance he perceives among its players. Despite retiring from professional table tennis, Wally's competitive spirit remains unshakable, as he now sets his sights on proving his prowess in pickleball. Join our host, Mick Hunt, as we explore the depths of Wally's multifaceted journey, including the mental fortitude required in ping pong, the significance of mentors, and the vital importance of asking for help. Stay tuned, as this episode promises an inspiring and raw portrayal of a unique athlete's relentless quest for self-improvement and acceptance. Takeaways: · Mindset plays a crucial role in achieving success in sports and life. · Ping pong provided Wally with an escape from his troubled past. · Mentorship can change the trajectory of a person's life. · Overcoming adversity is a key theme in Wally's story. · Asking for help is essential for personal growth. Sound Bites: · "I was living in the street for a year." · "Ping pong is what saved my life." · "I'm going to prove everybody wrong." · "If you need help, don't be afraid to ask." Connect and Discover Instagram: Instagram.com/wallygreennyc Tik Tok: @wallygreennycofficial Youtube: wallygreennyc X: @wallygreennyc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 100th episode of the Become Podcast celebrates wisdom and transformation. Over the past two years, Sabine has interviewed various experts who share valuable insights and advice gained from their life experiences. This special edition episode compiles excerpts from these interviews, offering a treasure trove of actionable advice and perspectives that can inspire personal and professional growth. Our 100th episode features a diverse array of guests, including Dana Agnellini, Chris Krimitsos, Wally Green, Susan Gold, Brendan Kumasami, Dai Manuel, Zach White, Chancellor Jackson, Melissa Minich Binkley, J. K. Emezi, Derek Johnson, Roderick Leonard, and Rene Marino. Each guest brings a unique perspective on personal growth, resilience, overcoming challenges, finding purpose, and embracing change, creating a rich tapestry of insights. From stories of shedding old identities to embracing the spirit of adventure, from learning to embrace imperfection to finding courage in vulnerability, these snippets cover a broad spectrum of topics. They are relevant to anyone seeking transformation and fulfillment in their lives and careers, underlining the episode's universal appeal. The episode underscores the power of listening, self-awareness, resilience, and the importance of introspection and relaxation in fostering creativity and well-being. Through these expert insights and personal stories, listeners are encouraged to explore new perspectives, take bold actions, and live authentically aligned with their passions and values. The episode also invites listeners to dive deeper into specific interviews that resonate with them, providing a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for continued personal and professional development. Important Links Support this Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/become/support/ https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources https://bit.ly/Kajabi_30daysfree https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/Reduce_Stress-Elevate_Success https://calendly.com/coachsabine/connect-with-sabine Follow me on Social Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinekvenberg/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SabineKvenberg Twitter X: https://twitter.com/sabinekvenberg
Wally Green is Co-Founder @ SPiN New York and a professional ping pong player. Wally's professional athlete journey took him as far as North Korea, where 5,000 North Koreans cheered strongly against him at the arena -- a moment we dive deep into. We discuss overcoming adversity, the power of being yourself, how the concept for SPiN started as house parties with ping pong, having Susan Sarandon as a business partner, traveling to North Korea, tips for getting better at ping pong, and much more. Please enjoy this conversation and send us your feedback! Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org@PermissionToShine_
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What would you do to protect your mother from severe domestic abuse? Well, in this episode my guest Wally Green shared a story from his childhood that involved him putting a loaded weapon to his step fathers head in an effort to protect his mother. Years later he would end up representing the United States in a ping pong match against North Korea. Yea you read that correctly he went to North Korea! Crazy story, you gotta listen to it!
Wally Green, clebrity pro athlete from Brooklyn, overcame poverty and violence to become a world-class athlete. He represented the US in international competitions, including a historic trip to North Korea, and co-founded a premier social Ping Pong club in New York. Wally's determination, spirit, and perseverance make him a true inspiration and a role model for anyone facing adversity. He proves that with hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, anything is possible.
Support Our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey Subscribe To Our Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChs-BsSX71a_leuqUk7vtDg (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Wally Green is a former gangster, world-renowned Table Tennis player, and former North Korea visitor. After a difficult childhood in Brooklyn, Green traveled the world as a pro ping pong player and eventually visited North Korea (against all advice) to promote peace through the sport. Wally is the Co-Owner of "Spin" –– the renowned chain of Ping Pong Bars around America. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Wally's earliest exposure to gang life & his sociopathic stepfather 6:33 - The psychological abuse Wally endured as a child 10:53 - Wally's stepbrother 12:39 - Wally gets sent to Africa by judge 17:19 - Boarding school & a rude-awakening in Nigeria 27:36 - Wally comes back to America & joins gangs again 28:55 - What Wally did for the gangs; A close call with a gun 39:32 - Wally is level-headed (against all odds) 42:35 - The day Wally became homeless (STORY) 48:34 - Wally's odd dynamic with his mom 53:23 - Where was Wally's real father? Why did his mom love stepfather? 59:27 - How an old man took Wally under his wing & showed him ping pong 1:03:42 - A gun falls out of Wally's bag story 1:13:43 - Wally gets sent to Germany 1:22:40 - The Chinatown Tournament & Rockstar Games deal 1:27:46 - Wally decides to play for the Team USA prior to North Korea trip 1:33:56 - Wally's early exposure to the rise of China in 2000s 1:44:30 - Why did Wally want to go to North Korea? 1:51:42 - Wally's initial research on North Korea; Questions you get asked in North Korea 1:56:50 - How did Wally get into Kim Jong Un's North Korea?; The Embassy in China story 2:03:47 - The plane ride on North Korean airline; Pins on the plane story 2:10:44 - Wally's “Guide” in North Korea 2:16:26 - Practicing in North Korea prior to tournament; The English teacher 2:19:49 - Wally's very risky move in North Korea 2:25:21 - Wally plays a table tennis match against a North Korean native 2:29:39 - The North Korean crowd & how Wally got them on his side 2:33:20 - The shocking thing Wally did post-match 2:39:45 - Kim Jong Un's North Korea: The Truman Show 2:41:48 - Why Wally decided to leave; Wally's close call with Labor Camp 2:49:18 - US reaction to Wally's trip to North Korea 2:54:25 - North Korea' people have no idea what freedom is ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “JULIANDOREY”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io
Wally Green is a professional ping pong legend. As US ambassador for ping pong, Wally has played in North Korea for world peace and diplomacy and represented the US all around the world in Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, Croatia, and more. He's been featured in the New York Times and Olympics.com. He's been on the Steve Harvey show. He was featured in an award winning documentary called “The Tables”. He's a TEDx speaker. And Wally is famous for being able to beat anyone in ping pong with just his phone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/support
Send us a Text Message.Celebrity Professional Athlete Wally Green and co-founder of SPIN, New York (From gang life and the projects in New York to finding his purpose and becoming a Prof. Ping Pong Player, Paddle Tennis Pro. and a North Korea Diplomacy Maker).Reginald D sits down with Celebrity Pro. Athlete Wally Green and discusses his journey, from joining a gang while growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, the obstacles he faced and the abuse he endured by his stepfather. His stepfather also spoke words over his life at a young age and repeatedly told him he would end up dead or in jail and would never amount to anything.Wally became a professional ping pong player and paddle tennis prof. He played around the world, and also in North Korea. Wall eventually became a North Korea diplomacy maker.After playing around the world, Wally moved back to New York City, and started the ping pong parties and soon after became co-founder of SPIN New York.Currently, Wally not only co-owns SPIN New York, but he is also a motivational speaker and tries to reach some of our troubled youth.Visit the beautiful SPIN New York: SPIN New York Flatiron | United by Ping Pong (wearespin.com)Support the Show.For daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise
In this episode, Sean Dustin and Wally Green discuss Wally's upbringing in Brooklyn, his escape from gang life through ping pong, and the opportunity that his friend gave him to go to Germany to learn the sport. They also delve into Wally's experience in North Korea and the dangers of corrupting the minds of the North Korean citizens. Additionally, they touch upon parenting and the importance of being responsible for oneself. Finally, Wally shares his experience as a public speaker, including his TEDx talk and the impact of a New York Times article on his speaking career. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. YouTube Video of the Conversation: https://youtu.be/C5CAXu-Xm0w Wally's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/qP1_GjFJZKo You can find Wally here: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: seandustin.com #pingpong #inspiration #resilience --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-where-to-go-but-up/message
In this episode, Sean Dustin and Wally Green discuss Wally's upbringing in Brooklyn, his escape from gang life through ping pong, and the opportunity that his friend gave him to go to Germany to learn the sport. They also delve into Wally's experience in North Korea and the dangers of corrupting the minds of the North Korean citizens. Additionally, they touch upon parenting and the importance of being responsible for oneself. Finally, Wally shares his experience as a public speaker, including his TEDx talk and the impact of a New York Times article on his speaking career. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. YouTube Video of the Conversation: https://youtu.be/C5CAXu-Xm0w Wally's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/qP1_GjFJZKo You can find Wally here: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: seandustin.com #pingpong #inspiration #resilience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message
Celebrity pro athlete Wally Green shows us that no matter where you've been and how you started, you have the choice and power to change anything in your life. He endured mental and physical abuse and almost took his parents' lives when he felt a strong presence of divine intervention, ultimately leading him to become a celebrity pro athlete and inspirational speaker. Shownotes: After experiencing a lifetime of abuse, Wally Green is driven to the brink of pulling the trigger on his abusive stepfather and mother, only to be saved from himself by divine intervention and find a new outlet for his anger in the unlikely sport of ping-pong. Wally Green is a celebrity pro athlete from Brooklyn who overcame poverty and violence to become a world-class athlete. He represented the US in international competitions, co-founded a premier social ping-pong club in New York, and is an inspirational public speaker who gives hope to those facing adversity. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What was the experience of growing up in a severely abusive and narcissistic environment like? 2. How did a chance encounter with ping-pong lead to a life-changing opportunity? 3. How did the power of kindness disarm a violent and angry kid about to take drastic action? Connect with Wally Green: Wally Green on Instagram Who Is Wally Green Connect with Sabine Skvenberg: Resources - Free Kajabi Sabine on IG Sabine on Facebook Sabine on Linkedin Sabine on YouTube BECOME Podpage ➤Are you looking for the finest online course platform to build and sell courses swiftly? Why not try Kajabi? All the tools of Kajabi make it easier for you to create online courses, podcasts, coaching, memberships, and more! Try the 30-day free trial and make the most out of it. And if you're just getting started and want to put your offer up for sale in three days or less, follow this link and apply to "MAKING IT HAPPEN." TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Wally: Ran out of the house, ran a couple of doors down, went and got a gun, came back and put the gun to my stepfather's head. And I was like, "I'm going to end your life today." And my mom started just acting crazy and yelling and screaming and it was just crazy emotions going on. And my mom picked up the phone, and then my mom said, "You guys need to hurry up. My son is trying to kill my husband.” Not that my son is protecting me. Not that my husband was choking the hell out of my son and me is protecting me or my son has a gun. No, the exact words, "Well, my son is trying to kill my husband." And I felt the ultimate betrayal that any kid could ever feel. 00:00:54 Sabine: Hello, my name is Sabine Skvenberg, founder and host of BECOME. The content will inspire you to reach your aspirations and become the best version of yourself. I feature interviews with successful individuals from various industries, delving into their personal and professional journeys and their strategies to achieve their goals. We have to become the person we are meant to be first so we can live the life we are destined to live. That means we must overcome challenges and work through difficult times to learn, grow, and become the new, more fabulous version of ourselves. I'm so glad that you're here. Let's get on this journey together. 00:01:48 Sabine: My guest today is Wally Green, a celebrity pro athlete from Brooklyn who overcame poverty and violence to become a world-class athlete. He represented the US in international competitions, including a historic trip to North Korea and co-founded a premier social ping-pong club in New York. Wally's determination, spirit, and perseverance make him a true inspiration and role model for anyone facing adversity. He proves that anything is possible with hard work, dedication and a positive attitude. 00:02:32 Sabine: Hello and welcome, Wally. How are you today? 00:02:36 Wally: I'm great, thank you. Thanks for having me. 00:02:38 Sabine: Oh, it was just such a pleasure meeting you at the last Podfest expo where we both were speakers. And it's interesting that Saturday where we met, I actually got up and I meditated and I did set intentions for that day. And that one intention that I said was, "I just want to be present and want to create meaningful connections," and what do you know? I ran into you this morning or that morning, and I saw you playing table tennis with your iPhone. I said that's a cool dude, and then we got to talk and I actually got to play with you a little bit. I don't play much table tennis and I haven't done it for years. But there was one technique my dad taught me and that was how you start. And you had not an English impression, like this when you... 00:03:42 Wally: Slice? 00:03:44 Sabine: Slice! Yeah, slice. I think I surprised you a little bit. 00:03:48 Wally: It was very consistent. 00:03:51 Sabine: Good. Thanks for getting that compliment from a table tennis pro. So, yes, I put this light on my shoulder a little bit, little star. But joke aside, we talked a little bit and you shared your story. And to tell you the truth, what I think your story does can help so many people feeling that they are not alone and also feeling that there is a solution, that the solution really lies within us. So I really would like to start by getting into your story. You actually overcame poverty and violence to become a world class athlete. Today, you are not only an amazing athlete and human being, but you're also an inspirational public speaker who gives hope to those who are right now battling abuse and are in the midst of poverty and violence. Take us back to the time that you lived under these circumstances. 00:05:08 Wally: Yeah, so I grew up in the projects with very abusive, narcissistic stepfather, and he used to beat up my mom pretty much regularly and me as well. But even more, which I think was worse than the beatings, was the mental abuse. He used to systematically try to break us down to let us feel that he was the king of the castle, as you might say. So my stepfather would tell me things like you're never going to be successful. You're a failure. Whatever you do is never going to be good. And the thing is that he would say it in a way where he wasn't angry. Because I always talk about this. A lot of times parents say things because they're angry and they'll say, "Oh, you're a failure," but they don't really mean it . But he wouldn't say this out of anger. 00:06:09 Wally: I would come home from school, maybe, and then he would say, "Hey, how was your day?" "It was okay." And then he would say, "Well, you know, you're going to have a lot more bad days like this, and you know that you're never going to be able to get out of this." And it's kind of strange because like I said, you're used to a parent saying this when they're angry, not when they're not angry. But he was trying to program this into our heads to believe this. 00:06:43 Sabine: The interesting part, as children, we are like sponges. And whatever we are being told, what we absorb, what we observe stays with us. So what kind of impact did it make on you? 00:07:02 Wally: Man, so I needed to find outlets, right ? Because I was hurting inside. I was very angry inside. And I started, say, the gang life at a very young age because that was where I found acceptance. I found acceptance with a bunch of people who kind of going through the same thing I was going through. And that became my family at 13. I already owned six guns, at 13, it was really crazy. But the other half of me found sports, right? So sports was the balance between that violent and angry life. Sports allowed me to use some of that anger to be competitive, and I just joined every single sports team because you practice in the morning and then you go to school all day, and then you practice in the afternoon or an evening. By the time I get home, I was kind of numb to all the abuse that was going on. 00:08:10 Sabine: One of the things that you shared with me when we had a prior conversation was a situation that you faced that almost got you into prison. Would you mind sharing that? 00:08:29 Wally: Yeah, that's one of the probably most I would say probably one of the most darkest moments in my entire life. I got sent away for two years because I got caught with a gun in school, a loaded weapon in school, and my mom somehow figured out that I would get sent to boarding school. So it was either ten years in jail boarding school, and because I had good grades in school, and I had good grades because I had people doing the work, had people doing the work because I needed to stay on the sports teams. And I came back. I got sent to Africa, and I came back two years later, and I wasn't that same kid. I wasn't that same kid that was being abused, and I wasn't that same kid that was being told you're useless. You're worthless. I hope you die. Because now I was in Africa and I joined this thing called Man of War. And the reason I joined Man of War was the closest to an elite killing army. I don't even know how you would even say it. It was the craziest thing, one of the crazy things I ever did, and it was like Navy Seals for kids. 00:09:44 Sabine: Oh, wow. 00:09:45 Wally: That's what it was like. The training was crazy. And the reason I joined that is because I wasn't being accepted there. So I had... 00:09:55 Sabine: Why is that? 00:09:56 Wally: Because I had the people and the Africans were telling me, "Oh, you're not the real Black." That's what they were telling me. And they were like they used to say to me they used to say, you're the kid who eats butter. In their language, they say, I eat butter. And what they tried to say was, I was soft, and I wasn't soft, in no mood. So I spent a lot of time fighting. I spent a lot of time trying to prove myself. And I joined this crazy thing, and I came back. I came back to America, and I was strong now. Every kid wants to protect his mom. 00:10:35 Wally: And when I came back, I was a different kid. I wasn't the same kid. I was totally, totally different mentally and physically. And my stepfather was grabbing my mom by the throat and yelling at her, and I turned around, and I just looked. That's all I did. I just turned around, I looked and he says, "If you look over here again, you're going to get the same thing." And I just exploded. Because like I said, I wasn't that same kid anymore. But all those emotions from all those years of abuse just came out then. 00:11:10 Wally: And I ran out of the house. I actually don't even remember the part running out of the house, but I ran out the house. And at this time, I didn't have the guns in my house because I was away. So we put them at my friend's house. I ran out the house, ran a couple of doors down, went and got a gun, came back and put the gun to my stepfather's head. And I was like, "I'm going to end your life today." And my mom started just acting crazy and yelling and screaming. It was just a crazy emotion going on. And my mom picked up the phone and then my mom said, "You guys need to hurry up. My son is trying to kill my husband." Not that my son is protecting me, not that my husband was choking the hell out of me and my son is protecting me or my son has a gun. No. The exact words were my son is trying to kill my husband. And I felt the most ultimate betrayal that any kid could ever feel, right? 00:12:17 Wally: How does your mom, who you always in all your life wanted to protect, all your life you wanted to protect her, how does that person turn against you. I put the gun to both of them. I was going to shoot my mom and my stepfather that day, but something came on my shoulder. I always talk about the something divine intervention, God, an angel, whatever you want to call it, came on my shoulder and say, "Hey, if you kill your mom and your stepfather, if you do this today, every single thing that your stepfather said about you is going to come true today." And my stepfather always said you will be dead. You'll be in jail for the rest of your life. That's what he always said to me. 00:13:09 Wally: I thought about it, right ? And all of this is happening so fast. And all kinds of things that go through my head, all these emotions. I didn't hate anyone more than I hated my stepfather. And I could not allow anything that he ever said to come true. And so I came to my senses and I told him, I said you guys deserve each other and I'm out. And I just left. And I chose to not end their lives because ending their lives would have ended my life as well. 00:13:44 Sabine: Let me hop in here real quick to share something with you. Have you ever tried to build your own website, start a newsletter or build a course and charge for it? Have you ever wanted to make money online but are totally confused by all the different systems you need to have? That's why I use Kajabi. Kajabi is the most popular system for online marketers, coaches, top leaders and influencers. Kajabi helps online entrepreneurs take off. Over hundred thousands of us use Kajabi and have made over $4 billion. Why not be part of it? The best thing is you don't have to figure out tons of systems or crazy technology to start your online business. Kajabi helps you do all of that and it's all on one platform. That's why I use it. It makes my life so much easier and I can even earn money while I'm sleeping. You can build your web pages, blogs and membership sites. You can create offers, check out pages and collect money. You can host your videos. You can start your newsletter list, capture emails, start your marketing funnels all in one place. It makes it fun and easy with awesome tutorials and support. Since I've joined Kajabi from the beginning, I have a special affiliate link that I would like to share with you. A 30-day free trial. So nothing to lose, but everything to gain. Just go to my link that's in the show notes sabinekavenberg.com/resources, and we will redirect you to the free trial page. And if you are just starting out and want to get your offer out for sale in just three days, let me help you do that. Visit my web page, by the way, that I build on Kajabi and apply to "MAKING IT HAPPEN." So now let's get back to the show. 00:15:55 Sabine: Yeah. This message alone, hopefully for people that listen to that, they understand that we do have a choice, even in those circumstances. But I'm just wondering, there's so many domestic violence and shootings and people literally also end their own lives when they are the shooter, what you realized. But it's also because there are so many guns available here, and it's so different here in the States, like it is in Germany, for example, or other European countries that they are way less murders and suicides and whatnot, because the guns are not available. I'm totally for more control because of that very reason. 00:16:54 Sabine: But to go back to your story, I truly believe that you are being put here on this earth to have a greater mission and purpose. And when we are open to listen to that small voice or that angel that comes to you in that very moment of despair, then we can change. And what you did with that is really showing. And that's what this podcast is all about, that we have the chances to become our next greater self. So you ran away and how, from that moment on, what happened to you, that you actually became a world class athlete and advocate for peace and advocate the fight against domestic violence. 00:17:54 Wally: Yeah. So I found the most unlikely sport, which is ping-pong because no one in the projects plays ping-pong. He may play for fun. It's definitely played in the prisons. It's definitely one of the sports that's played, but no one really goes and seeks out to be a pro ping-pong player. I randomly found this sport at a pool hall where I got upset. I broke my pool stick. I needed someone to lash out at because that's what I did. Whenever I felt upset or something happened to me, I blamed everyone else. And I saw some kids playing ping-pong, and I went up to them and I was like, "Hey, I want to get it hit." And the guy said, "You play this." I say I don't play this. Just give me the paddle. So I was being a bully. The kid gave me the paddle and he hit the ball to me. And as soon as he hit the ball to me, I was trying to hit him in the face with the ball. I was trying to hit the face. It's like hit the kid in the face. Oh, my bad. But it wasn't me. It was me being a bully. 00:19:07 Wally: And so it's taking my anger out. So I tried to hit him in the face with the ball, but because I was so bad, I went and hit the ball. And I had the angle of the racket turned the wrong way, and the ball went on the table and the kid goes, "Oh, my God, that's amazing. You should go to this ping-pong club. You should go check it out where people play." And I was like there's no way there's a place where people gather together and play this. I'm telling you. I'm telling you. And I was like, "Yeah, okay." And I went down to the place he said, and when I got there, I saw people playing, and they were standing back from the tables making all this noise and oh, and doing all kinds of crazy stuff. And I was like, 'Wow, man, this is crazy." And more importantly, there were Black people playing. All the people that were there that day, I think it was maybe I remember like six, seven, eight people playing, they were all black. If I walked into that place and maybe I saw all Asians just playing, then I probably would have just walked– 00:20:04 Sabine: So how did you end up actually becoming that athlete, that pro athlete? 00:20:09 Wally: Well, I got some help. I met a guy who came to that club one day and says, "Hey, do you have a partner?" I was like, "No." He goes, "I'll pay you $20 if we can play together two times a week." And I was like, "What? $20?" And at this time, I was basically living in the streets. Because, like I said, I had left my house and I never went back home. And $20 was a lot of money for... 00:20:34 Sabine: How old were you? 00:20:37 Wally: I was at the time, about 17 years old. 16 and a half, 17. And $20 is a lot of money. $20, I could eat. So this guy paid me $20. We talked. One day, I went to the club, and a 22 caliber, it's a small handgun, 22 caliber fell out of my bag in front of him. And then he saw it, I looked at him, he looked at me, and I was like, "I got to go." I wasn't going to stay. I don't know he's going to even call the police. So I left. I thought, "Man, there goes my $20." That's it. And he actually called me back a couple of days later, and he says, "Hey, are we still playing?" And I was like, "What? Okay." I didn't think nothing of it because I needed the $20. I was depending on that $20. 00:21:24 Wally: And I play with him, and he says, "I want to invite you to my house." And I was wondering why would you want to invite a kid like me to your house? It didn't make any sense, right? But of course, because I was making $20. Let's go. Because, you know, a lot of people say, "Hey, weren't you afraid that he might do something ?" No, I wasn't afraid. You know, I walk around with guns, so I'm not afraid that this guy is going to do anything at all. If anything, it's bad for him from bringing me to his house. 00:21:57 Wally: Anyway, I went to his house, and he introduced me to his family, and they did what families do. Sat down at the table, ate at the same time, passed the food around, had conversation. And I was like, "Oh, okay, this is very interesting." I think he wanted to give me an idea of what family was. He wanted to be an idea what family was. And then he goes, "Hey, you know what? I really want to help you, so I'm going to pay for you to go to Germany to learn ping-pong." And I was like-- 00:22:34 Sabine: Wow. I'm just wondering why he was doing it? Did you ever figure it out? 00:22:41 Wally: No. You know what? I'll tell you something even more importantly. Because there's a crucial point to this part of the story, which I always forget to mention this, but there's a crucial point to this part of the story. He never mentioned about the gun that fell out of my bag in front of him. He never brought it up. He never talked about it. He never mentioned it. It was almost like it didn't happen. And after years of thinking about this crazy story, I think, maybe that was something he did on purpose, because 150%, if he would have said something like, "Oh, you shouldn't be walking around with guns, you shouldn't be carrying this, you shouldn't be doing that," I would have never talked to him again. $20 or not. I would have just ghosted him immediately. Like immediately. So the fact that he never brought up the gun that fell in front of him and he never talked about it, he never said anything, just never talked about it again, and that was it. And that's the reason why everything worked the way -- 00:23:51 Sabine: That really turned everything around. You became this great athlete and you started your career. So what was going on in your mind? Without going into really the details, it probably is a process, but can you think at one moment in your life that was really the transitional moment for you to really understand and know that there is something else for you in store and that you are going to go a different direction? 00:24:30 Wally: Just because I went to Germany doesn't mean I wasn't still this violent kid, right? If you take a kid out the projects and you put them in Germany, it doesn't make him a nice kid by any means necessary. So I was still a violent , angry kid. Just a violent, angry kid now in Germany. I lived, I think it's in German sports Schula, like the sports school. Under Sports Scholar, where all the kids where all the kids live, they all live there and they play different sports. So these are like your future pro athletes, your future Olympians. So I live with these kids, and when I was there, I was having a problem fitting in. And not because they weren't inviting, they were very inviting. They saw me like, "Where are you from?" "In New York." "Oh, that's the guy from New York. Oh, that's the guy from America." And they're like, "Oh my God, you're so cool and you're so nice," and this and I was like, "Get away from me." That's how I was like. 00:25:30 Wally: Because you know where I grew up, if people are like, "Oh, you're amazing, you're great." If people are singing your praises, it means they want something. Or they're trying to do something bad to you. No one just does that. So when I was in Germany, it was weird that everyone wanted to be my friend. Everyone was like, "Man, you're great. We love America," and this and that. And I was like, "What?" And so I became mentally confused. So there's a term called killing you with kindness. Killing you with kindness is a real thing. It's the effect of, let's say I'm really angry and I want to punch you in the face. And you say, "Wally, I really love you. You're such an amazing, beautiful guy." How can I punch you in the face now. I can't punch you in the face. But saying that I'm an amazing, beautiful guy doesn't take the anger away. So now I'm in a bad spot. Now I can't punch you in the face because I still have some humanity left. 00:26:32 Wally: Because there are people that I grew up with who don't have humanity. They'll still punch you in the face doesn't matter. But I still have my humanity. So now you said something amazingly nice. You're not feeling the fire. Where does this anger go? So now, I'm still angry, but I don't want to punch you in the face or I won't punch you in the face. So the anger, where does it go? It just stays inside and it kind of makes you confused. And that's called killing you with kindness. People say, "Oh, I really hate you." "Yeah, I really love you, too. You're amazing." And inside you burn, because that person didn't give me that few. So I can come back with the second word or come back with last shout. 00:27:14 Sabine: So how did you deal with that? 00:27:17 Wally: Man, you remember that? You remember that thing I talked about that when I came on my shoulder that stopped me from killing my mom and my stepfather? Well, that thing came back to me and it said, "Hey," it says, "Listen up," and, you know, look what he goes, "Why are you angry? Why? You're not in America. You're not in a gang. You're not being abused by your stepfather. You're not part of any of these things. You're in a different country where people actually like you and they don't like you because you can pick up your gun and protect them. They like you just because you're you. So what the hell is wrong with you?" 00:28:05 Sabine: I love it. 00:28:06 Wally: Yeah, that right there was a turning point. Right there, that was, like, about face change, mindset change. Every kind of change you could think of happened there when I actually realized that not everyone in the world is out to get you. Not everyone in the world hates you. And there are people in this world who genuinely care about you just because you are you and not what you can do for them. And that was the change. That was the pivoting point, the turning point. 00:28:40 Sabine: This is the golden nugget. I mean, there are so many golden nuggets, but I think this is the golden nugget everyone can take away from that. Despite if you are abused or not, where you live, who you are, you are being loved because of you. And this is so important to understand. We all are unique in our abilities, in our talents, in how we live, how we give. And once you accept that and really take it as, yes, I am me, and I am special in many different ways, oh, my gosh. I think we would have a much, much happier world. 00:29:27 Wally: Yes. I agree. 00:29:28 Sabine: Well, this was such an amazing conversation, and I know my listeners will get so much out of it. Now, what kind of projects are you working on? What is next for you? 00:29:41 Wally: Well, I love talking to kids. Talking to kids is something that I really like to do. I do some work with kids who suffer severe PTSD from family trauma. I do talks in schools. I'm a TEDx speaker. It's funny because I got asked to do TEDx three times. Two times I said no because I didn't like public speaking, actually, believe it or not. And two times I said no. And then the third time, they came to me and they said, "We have a perfect TEDx Talk for you." And I said, 'What is it about?" He said, "We want it to be on Perseverance. It's a live audience. Perseverance and we want you to tailor your talk to the youth." And I was like, "Yes!" Immediately, the answer was yes. Not knowing what the hell I was getting into, though, but the answer was yes for sure. 00:30:41 Wally: So that's my mission, to help and support these kids that are going through the same things that I went through. And it does have to be on the same level, in any level. Kids just need an air. A lot of times, they just need someone to listen to them. Someone to just hear them. Someone that they know went through the same thing that can understand what they're feeling. 00:31:07 Sabine: You are a light in this world, and you shine this light to the kids, to the youth because they can relate to it. So I wish you all the best on your journey. And if people want to get in touch with you, maybe they want to invite you to speak on their stages or for their group. How can they do that? 00:31:30 Wally: Man, a great place to get in touch with me is on Instagram. It's wallygreennyc. wallygreennyc. Instagram, best place to get in touch with me. 00:31:40 Sabine: Perfect. And I'll make sure to put it also in the show notes. Thank you so much for being here, and best for you and the future. 00:31:51 Wally: Thank you. Thank you for having me. 00:31:54 Sabine: That was my interview and if you enjoyed it, give us a five star review. Leave a comment and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening and till I see you again. Always remember, serve from the heart, follow your passion and live the life you imagine.
Episode 233. Do you find yourself too often letting the opinions of others limit your beliefs in your own abilities? Are self-doubt, imposter syndrome and lack of confidence causing roadblocks on your path to success? Don't worry –it happens to the best of us. But with a few conscious adjustments, these feelings don't have to hold you back if you just learn how to believe in yourself and the possibilities around you. In this episode, Wally Green, co-founder of original ping pong social club SPIN, grew up in an abusive home, surrounded by gangs and guns. Despite the turmoil in his life, he found solace in sports, which numbed him to the pain of his home life. One day, while passing through the school lunchroom, Wally saw kids playing ping pong and ridiculed them. But when he stumbled upon a pool hall and saw people who looked like him playing the game, he decided to give it a try. He discovered his talent for the sport, and set out to prove himself, despite what his stepfather had told him. With his passion, drive and never say die attitude, he has gone on to great success in the world of ping pong - and the belief that anything is possible. Follow Wally Green on Tik Tok (@wallygreennycofficial) and Instagram (@wallygreennyc). Other episodes you'll enjoy: Be a Master of Destiny. Dr. John DeMartini. (https://go2.money/destiny) It All begins With a Purpose. Alex Sanfilippo (https://go2.money/purpose) It is Rocket Science. Renee Horton PhD. (https://go2.money/rocket-science) Connect with MYSA: https://go2.money/Follow-Us Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://lovethepodcast.com/MYSA
In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Steven and Alex sit down with the legendary Wally Green. Wally Green is a professional ping pong player and entrepreneur who has an incredible story and some of the wildest life experiences we have ever heard. Growing up in Brooklyn in the projects, Wally talks about his upbringing and how it was full of violence and hate. He tells us how he joined a gang at the mere age of 13 years old and how he was in possession of things like guns even in his early childhood. He delves into how he was accidentally introduced to ping pong and how ping pong went on to shape and change his life. Wally recalls moving to Germany to pursue ping pong full time and his first experiences as a professional ping pong player traveling the world playing the sport. He tells us how he came across opportunities like being sponsored by Rockstar Games, and recalls the crazy story of how he decided to fly to North Korea to play the Pyongyang Open, where he used ping pong as a campaign towards diplomacy for peace. Wally Green is a truly incredible individual who has made it his life's mission to instill positivity and love in the world. We had an incredible time meeting and speaking with him. We hope you enjoy the podcast. WALLY GREEN SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wallygreennycofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wallygreennyc WALLY GREEN NORTH KOREA PING PONG VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XicXJerng0 BECOME A MEMBER AND GET ACCESS TO SPECIAL PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwDSZkBACxU0cTSP0_OKzQ/join JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justslappodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-Slap-Tennis-109994734919454 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7w5zXroZIXThPJMpxHmEjM For business inquiries please email: justslapbusiness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/just-slap-podcast/support
Are you at a place in your life where you know you need to make a change to turn things around, yet you don't know how? This conversation is for you. On this episode Hear how after suffering in his youth at the hands of his abusive step father, Wally Green made the hardest decision of his life at the young age of 16. Today, Wally is a celebrity athlete spreading diplomacy across the world through the sport of ping pong as well as sharing his story to help change lives. Key Takeaways: Discover your authenticity Know the impact you have by sharing your story Tune into your inner guidance to make big choices Plant seeds for positive outcomes How to step away from old ways of thinking to embrace a new version of yourself Discover the power of love and compassion Connect with Wally on Instagram @wallygreennyc and TikTok @wallygreennycofficial Learn more about Wally on his website whoiswallygreen.com
Episode #162 of The Athletes Podcast features professional Table Tennis player Wally Green. Wally has become a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process. Green is not only an athlete, but he's also an entertainer & a co-founder of SPiN New York.Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age he found protection through gangs, guns, and violence. He was repeatedly told that he was no good and would never amount to anything, In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in his life, at a late age, he found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American players in the world!EPISODE BREAKDOWN:00:00 - 08:45 Intro & Growing Up in the Projects08:45 - 14:15 Discovering Ping Pong & Mindset Changes14:15 - 16:15 Learning From Your Mentors & Coaches16:15 - 19:30 Taking WifWaf Seriously & Taking a Chance of a Lifetime20:30 - 24:40 Training in Germany24:40 - 30:45 Competing & Training in Korea30:45 - 33:00 Building a Legacy33:00 - 43:15 Mental Health & Sharing His Story43:15 - 45:40 Playing Ping Pong with an iPhone45:40 - 49:00 Advice for the Next Gen & Pickleball Perspective 49:00 - 50:00 OutroThis episode is sponsored by Root'd! With 3x the electrolytes compared to sports drinks, 24 vitamins & minerals & 9 superfoods & probiotics. Use the code "AP18" to try it out, with men's & women's options available, this will provide you with immunity, hydration & energy!Enjoy! Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok
In this BONUS episode from PodFest in Orlando, I get a mini audit from celebrity ping pong athlete Wally Green. I always thought TikTok to be for young kids dancing but now anymore, Wally says it's more than that a tool for expressing ourselves and sharing what we know. Hear the tips he shared with me for using and improving upon my TikTok. With his past experience and knowledge, Celebrity TikToker Wally Green challenges Alicia to transform her TikTok page from pictures to short-form videos, pushing her to make something "short and sweet" and "compelling" to stand out and reach her goals.
The game of ping pong, also known as table tennis, is often seen as a simple game that anyone can play. However, for Wally Green, ping pong saved his life and opened him up to all the possibilities that life had to offer, from the *mean streets* of the inner city to the international arena.For a guy born into a life of abuse and turmoil, Wally had a chance encounter with the sport that kept him out of jail and gave him a sense of purpose. At first, he was only interested in playing to bully those he saw playing the sport. However, he soon realized that ping pong was more than just a game – it was a way to connect with people. It was a way to build relationships and trust. It was a way to find peace.Wally discovered a talent for table tennis and went on to become a renowned International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro Tour professional, co-founder of SPiN, and a TEDx speaker. He now travels the world, using ping pong as a way to connect with people and spread the message of peace, even in North Korea. In a world filled with so much hate, it is essential to turn that hate into positive energy. It's time for us to change the landscape. It's time for us to start believing in ourselves and doing the things we're meant to do. It's time to get crap done. Wally has been able to use his story to inspire others and show them that overcoming any obstacle in life is possible.What You Will Learn From This Episode03:08 - Wally's early beginnings15:12 - Turning hate into positive energy22:53 - Being homeless and getting into the world of ping pong31:32- Co-founding and finding success with SPiN33:46 - Never be afraid to ask for help34:51 - The need for parents to listen to their childrenConnect with Wally GreenWebsite: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wally-green-4836a5b/ See What Your Obsessed Girls Are Doing and Send Us Feedback!CROWN AND COMPASS | Linktree - https://linktr.ee/crownandcompassgirls-----Get Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living. We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or comment about an episode or suggest a personal development topic you are obsessed with. After all, the Obsessed Podcast is for you and about you. Learn More About Your Hosts: HereFor More About Julie Lokun Check Her Out: Here
Wally Green came from a world that was not spinning out of control but was born in chaos. A child of the projects in Brooklyn New York and raised in a household filled with abuse and lack of comfort, Wally found a family in gangs and crime. While being trained for a life going down the wrong path, Wally never lost his humanity. At the lowest point in his life a pause led to a change that walked him into the most unlikely of saviors. His drive and ability to figure things, The sport of ping-pong fell on his door and ultimately saved a kid from going down the wrong road. Now his inspirational story is a map on pulling yourself up and finding passion. Passing his knowledge onto the next generation, while he takes what he learned on this rough road and shows that anything is possible.Find WallyInstagramTikTok Facebook WebsiteArticles Olympics.comNY TimesIMDb Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube
“It's my job to plant the seed and it takes only one person to plant the seed.” - Wally Green Are you aware that Ping-Pong has been instrumental in achieving good relationships between countries? What does it take to spread peace worldwide? What can you do to make the world a better place? Today, I am going to talk to Wally Green, the amazing person who used his sport to fulfill his diplomatic goals in North Korea. His incredible story is one that will astound you. He grew up in a place full of hatred and violence, but he turned his life around and is now an advocate of peace and love. His awe-inspiring transformation is one you should not miss. Listen as he himself tells the unbelievable story of his life. Gain wisdom as to how you can reinvent yourself and plant your own seeds of success. Be the person you want to be now. Get to know Wally Green more. Watch his TEDx Talk and connect with him through his Instagram. Highlights: ⚡️ Individuals who grow up in violent environments are ticking time bombs. ⚡️ Love can change people. ⚡️ People often reject love when they are not used to getting it. ⚡️ A smile is powerful. ⚡️ People who have done great things have an amazing story behind them and someone who helped them.
Not many Americans can say they've visited North Korea. Even fewer have competed against them in any type of sport. Wally Green took an incredibly unlikely path to help spark change in international relations. From growing up with guns & bad influences to finding his life-saving calling in Ping Pong, Wally does not back down from failure. His optimism is infectious and his light-hearted nature (and bravery) is something that will stick with you long after listening. Enjoy!
I am a mother whose child witnessed her being abused and I made a decision to position us in a safe environment. But what happens to the child whose mother is not able to make that decision because of fear and because she is locked into the battered woman syndrome? Listen to Chantelle and Wally discuss the detrimental effects that happen to a young black boy with no support and very few resources. Ping pong shifted Wally from negative to positive and he was able to use that energy and anger to focus on the ping pong table. Wally Green has been featured in the New York Times and on the Tedx stage. Listen in and hear what faith sounds like in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
After sharing his origin story, how he went from being in a gang to the rising table tennis star. Wally Green, pro athlete and co-founder of Spin NY, taught me how to get into your opponent's mind, and win the mind game. He also shares that being forced into the corner during a game actually fires him up, and he also loves the feeling of beating someone who has had everything in life in terms of training, support systems, and money, while he has nothing to lose is the best feeling ever. That inspires him, and motivates him every day! Wally also shares some tips on how to grow his TikTok and Instagram! TikTok: @wallygreennyc_Listen to the episode and find out more!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook
After sharing his origin story, how he went from being in a gang to the rising table tennis star. Wally Green, pro athlete and co-founder of Spin NY, taught me how to get into your opponent's mind, and win the mind game. He also shares that being forced into the corner during a game actually fires him up, and he also loves the feeling of beating someone who has had everything in life in terms of training, support systems, and money, while he has nothing to lose is the best feeling ever. That inspires him, and motivates him every day! Wally also shares some tips on how to grow his TikTok and Instagram! TikTok: @wallygreennyc_Listen to the episode and find out more!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Not everyone has the luxury of escaping their own childhood trauma, domestic violence, and being able to get out of a gang.Wally Green, pro athlete and co-founder of Spin NY, joined me on the podcast today to tell his origin story. How much abuse he had to endure from his stepfather, how was he betrayed by his own mother, how he was sent to Africa cause he was caught in possession of multiple guns, and how he managed to turn his life around!Listen to the episode and find out more!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook
Not everyone has the luxury of escaping their own childhood trauma, domestic violence, and being able to get out of a gang.Wally Green, pro athlete and co-founder of Spin NY, joined me on the podcast today to tell his origin story. How much abuse he had to endure from his stepfather, how was he betrayed by his own mother, how he was sent to Africa cause he was caught in possession of multiple guns, and how he managed to turn his life around!Listen to the episode and find out more!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Wally Green insists that ping-pong saved his life. Taking us from his childhood in the Brooklyn Projects all the way to an ambassadorial role in North Korea, the American sat down to talk with Off The Ball's Joe Molloy in a wide-ranging interview.
Celebrating Black Stories And Voices: Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wally Green right after the show. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrating Black Stories And Voices: Imagine that everyone you grew up with was destined for jail or an early death? Celebrity Table Tennis pro and co-founder of SPIN, New York, Wally Green joined a gang while growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn and was constantly abused by his stepfather who told him repeatedly that he would never amount to anything. But what would you do if someone noticed you and offered to pay you to go to Germany to play at an elite ping-pong school? Would you laugh in their face and continue to live a life filled with violence? Or would you take him up on his offer and leave the streets behind you? More from Wally Green: Visit: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com If you're in NYC & want to learn ping pong visit: Spin NY Finding Wally Green: Instagram: @wallygreennyc Twitter: @wallygreennyc Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wally Green, gentlemen. Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age I sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. Home life was one of constant abuse and domestic violence by my stepfather. I was repeatedly told by him that I was no good and would never amount to anything, and with my mother being abused and yet still protecting him, I was filled with extreme hatred. He swore that the only future I would have would be in jail or dead somewhere. Wally has appeared in numerous local and international newspapers, magazines, and local as well as international TV, including The New York Times, New York Daily News, Check out Wally Green, a great guy! https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ IG: wallygreennyc ➔ Stay Connected With MSCS MEDIA ►All Episodes Will Be Released Exclusively On Spotify 48-72hrs prior to Youtube. (Video): https://spoti.fi/3x5H5Lc ► FOLLOW ME, WINNER, EVERY 10 DAYS ►SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3x5H5Lc If this is your first time watching a video podcast on Spotify when you choose the video you want settings pop up will show on the lower left, tap settings and turn data saver on and off, then tap the thumbnail or picture in the lower left and video will play. This only needs to be done once on mobile.
On this episode of Woke By Accident Podcast we are joined by professional athlete and social media influencer, Wally Green. We discuss how he went from the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn to playing table tennis professionally. He has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, New York Times and has recently completed a TedX Talk. You can reach Wally here: https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc/ or @wallygreennyc on Tik Tok . -- Music Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Sponsor Poddecks Get your pack of @Poddecks now for your next podcast interview using my special link: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL
This week we're joined by Wally Green, a professional Ping Pong player with a story you'll need to hear to believe. From growing up in public housing in Brooklyn to discovering Ping Pong as an angry teenager to playing a match in North Korea, Wally's journey is nothing short of incredible. Oh, and if you're on the fence over the Ping Pong vs Table Tennis debate, Wally settles it once and for all.
Professional table tennis player Wally Green opens up about he went from being a 13-year-old caught up in Brooklyn Gangs to a table tennis pro on a trip to North Korea for ping pong diplomacy. Big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner tells us how he was brought in by Jurgen Klopp to help Liverpool's players deal with stress ahead of their last Premier League title win, and explains how he's trying to use surfing to help children impacted by the war in Ukraine. World Record rower Victoria Evans joins us to explain why she set herself the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean having never set foot in a boat before. Sporting Witness tells the story of Pakistani squash player, Jahangir Khan, who went undefeated for five years during the 1980s. Plus we're at the Crucible to hear about the pigeon at the Snooker World Championship and at Wembley for heavyweight boxing as Tyson Fury looks to defend his world title against Dillian Whyte. Photo: Wally Green watches a game of Table Tennis. Credit: Paul Conrad/Getty Images for SPiN Seattle
In this episode of The Bill Cartwright Show, Bill sits down with Celebrity Ping Pong Pro Wally Green.
Not quite April Fool's yet, so this episode is far from a joke. Frank Morano might be the future of talk radio, but he's looking for people who were supposed to be a future star that never quite made it that far. Frank knows a lot of weird people, and wants to get down to the roots of what's been making people so weird recently. There's starting out late in life, and there's far beyond that; Frank asks callers for instances of people having children at super old ages. Steven Kates a.k.a. Dr. Sky joins Frank to talk all thing space and intergalactic. Also joining the show and making his first public appearance since being released from prison is Richard Luthmann to talk about his decision to withdraw his guilty plea. It's a Thursday morning so Frank is doing the AC Report and is joined by Executive VP of Casino Operations & Chief Marketing Officer of Bally's Corporation Phil Juliano to talk about new things coming to Atlantic City, and is lastly joined by celebrity ping pong player Wally Green to talk about using Ping Pong to escape poverty and bring about world peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrity table tennis pro, entertainer, rapper and diplomacy maker Wally Green is joins Frank in-studio to talk about how his troubled upbringing brought him to a late-career start to eventually become a professional ping pong player, the process of him getting sponsored, and his trip to play in North Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To watch the full episode, click the link below!https://youtu.be/bqfHHrHq9KsOn today's podcast I had professional ping pong player Wally Green on! Wally has a really crazy story of growing up in the projects and then being shipped off to Germany where he learned and developed his ping pong skills and eventually became a pro. Along that journey, he also signed a deal with Rockstar Games to make a ping pong game, the first ever ping pong game! It was really cool to hear about how that was developed and all the work he put in. He also goes through his journey as a professional ping pong player and what it was like competing against the Chinese, as well as all the little things he had to do to create the wins for himself. We also go through his business. He has opened up ping pong bars, which are really exciting. Overall, his story and energy really inspired me and it was a great interview, so make sure you stay to the end! Join the Wealthy Way today and get access to my free course, planner, and discord community! https://wealthyway.comFollow Wally on social media!Instagram - @wallygreennycTikTok - @wallygreennyc_______________________________________________________For a free consultation with my team go to https://RyanPineda.comGo Subscribe to My Podcast "The Ryan Pineda Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/theryanpinedashowWant to invest in real estate deals with me? Go to https://pinedacapital.comWant to be coached by me? Apply at https://futureflipper.comLet my company make you passive income through E-commerce Automation! Watch the case study at http://lunarecom.comNeed Tax and Accounting help? Contact my CPA Firm! https://TrueBooksCPA.com/Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ryanpinedashowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ryanpinedahttps://www.twitter.com/ryanpinedashow______________________________________________________If you're just starting out and you want to market directly to sellers, I highly recommend using BatchLeads. We currently use them in our business to pull lists, stack lists, get phone numbers, text, and find property values. It is an amazing service that will help you get deals on any budget!Promo Code: HOMERUN for half off your first month. https://bit.ly/2E3LbtYOr you can get 500 texts and a 14 day free trial for $1. https://batchleads.io/homerun/Wally Green grew up in the projects with a heavy presence of domestic violence. He was joining gangs at a young age as a result. Wally Green said that he even hated ping pong at the time and used to make fun of other players. He started playing ping pong after an angry outburst playing pool. He approached a group playing ping pong and played with them, and they suggested he join a ping pong club. Wally said that he had trouble getting people to play with him. Then someone approached him about being partners and even paid him each time they played! The partners became close and he was invited to his partners home. He hung out with his family and had a great time. Soon after, his partner wanted to help him have a better life, and offered him a chance to learn and play ping pong in Germany. After training in Germany, he came back to America and began winning tournaments. He learned to love the sport. After playing a match in China Town in Manhattan, NY, he was approached by Rockstar Games to help develop a ping pong game. The game got a lot of publicity because it was the first game of it's kind. Wally Green says that doing motion capture was insanely difficult. After the video game was developed, Wally asked if Rockstar Games would sponsor him, and they said yes! Wally got about $30K every year from them, so he was very smart with his money to make it last. By doing that, Wally Green was able to play on the US team in every major country in the world!
On today's podcast I had professional ping pong player Wally Green on! Wally has a really crazy story of growing up in the projects and then being shipped off to Germany where he learned and developed his ping pong skills and eventually became a pro. Along that journey, he also signed a deal with Rockstar Games to make a ping pong game, the first ever ping pong game! It was really cool to hear about how that was developed and all the work he put in. He also goes through his journey as a professional ping pong player and what it was like competing against the Chinese, as well as all the little things he had to do to create the wins for himself. We also go through his business. He has opened up ping pong bars, which are really exciting. Overall, his story and energy really inspired me and it was a great interview, so make sure you stay to the end! Join the Wealthy Way today and get access to my free course, planner, and discord community! https://wealthyway.comFollow Wally on social media!Instagram - @wallygreennyc______________________________________________________For a free consultation with my team go to https://RyanPineda.comGo Subscribe to My Podcast "The Ryan Pineda Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/theryanpinedashowWant to invest in real estate deals with me? Go to https://pinedacapital.comWant to be coached by me? Apply at https://futureflipper.comLet my company make you passive income through E-commerce Automation! Watch the case study at http://lunarecom.comNeed Tax and Accounting help? Contact my CPA Firm! https://TrueBooksCPA.com/Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ryanpinedashowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ryanpinedahttps://www.twitter.com/ryanpinedashow______________________________________________________If you're just starting out and you want to market directly to sellers, I highly recommend using BatchLeads. We currently use them in our business to pull lists, stack lists, get phone numbers, text, and find property values. It is an amazing service that will help you get deals on any budget!Promo Code: HOMERUN for half off your first month. https://bit.ly/2E3LbtYOr you can get 500 texts and a 14 day free trial for $1. https://batchleads.io/homerun/Wally Green grew up in the projects with a heavy presence of domestic violence. He was joining gangs at a young age as a result. Wally Green said that he even hated ping pong at the time and used to make fun of other players. He started playing ping pong after an angry outburst playing pool. He approached a group playing ping pong and played with them, and they suggested he join a ping pong club. Wally said that he had trouble getting people to play with him. Then someone approached him about being partners and even paid him each time they played! The partners became close and he was invited to his partners home. He hung out with his family and had a great time. Soon after, his partner wanted to help him have a better life, and offered him a chance to learn and play ping pong in Germany. After about a month in Germany, Wally Green had a huge mindset shift. He had a angry and violent mindset when he was home and even when he moved to Germany. After being “killed with kindness” he finally realized that these people genuinely cared for him and he should think differently. After training in Germany, he came back to America and began winning tournaments. He learned to love the sport. After playing a match in China Town in Manhattan, NY, he was approached by Rockstar Games to help develop a ping pong game. The game got a lot of publicity because it was the first game of it's kind. Wally Green says that doing motion capture was insanely difficult.
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wally Green right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine that everyone you grew up with was destined for jail or an early death? Celebrity Table Tennis pro and co-founder of SPIN, New York, Wally Green joined a gang while growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn and was constantly abused by his stepfather who told him repeatedly that he would never amount to anything. But what would you do if someone noticed you and offered to pay you to go to Germany to play at an elite ping-pong school? Would you laugh in their face and continue to live a life filled with violence? Or would you take him up on his offer and leave the streets behind you? More from Wally Green: Visit: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com If you're in NYC & want to learn ping pong visit: Spin NY Finding Wally Green: Instagram: @wallygreennyc Twitter: @wallygreennyc Special thanks to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today is Wally Green, Wally is a celebrity table tennis pro and entertainer. Wally grew up in the housing projects in Brooklyn where gangs and violence, were a huge part of his life. Wally's life, changed completely due to the sport of table tennis. Wally has represented the US in numerous International competitions across the globe. The most recent being North Korea, where he was the only westerner who dared to participate! His “Ping Pong Diplomacy!” “I will make them love me!” He has also appeared in numerous media outlets from talk shows to tv spots to numerous articles in newspapers and magazines. He also co-founded SPiN New York. New York's premier social ping pong club, bar, and restaurant. Taking the sport of Ping Pong and making it cool hip and fun for everyone! Ping Pong Pro, Paddle Tennis Pro, Co Founder SPiN New York, North Korean Diplomacy Maker. Contact Wally: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://bit.ly/coachingcallYoutube to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message
Today's guest on the show is Wally Green, a celebrity table tennis pro/entertainer who grew up in housing projects in Brooklyn where gangs and violence were a massive part of his life. Today his life is completely changed by the sport of table tennis. He has represented the US in numerous international competitions across the globe — the most recent being in North Korea, where he was the only westerner who dared to participate! His “Ping Pong Diplomacy!” “I will make them love me!” He has also appeared in numerous media outlets, from talk shows to tv spots to numerous newspapers and magazines. He also co-founded SPiN New York — New York's premier social ping pong club, bar, and restaurant, taking the sport of Ping Pong and making it cool, hip, and fun for everyone!In this episode, we talk about…Why mental health matters to WallyWally's journey of growing up in a violent neighborhood and becoming part of a gang at a young ageWhat made him transform his life into a life he lovesHow did he go from not knowing anything about being ping pong to being in over 35 International Pro Tour competitionsHow he overcame the fear of going to North Korea and completed with the US ping pong teamThe reaction he got from other ping pong players in North KoreaThe start of ping pong diplomacyWhy does he have to decline the offer from Pyongyang to play a tournament againWally's inspirational message to everyoneLinks to Resources:Wally's website - https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ Wally's Clubhouse handle - Wallygreennyc Wally's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc/?hl=enTo learn more about Lorrine or to order her Amazon Best Selling Book, Freeing Your Heart For Love visit her link below: https://beacons.page/lorrinepatterson Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/.Please like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!
On this Episode of Dad Is Not A Noun I had the privilege to have professional ping pong superstar Wally Green back on to talk about his experience in North Korea... Check out my first interview with Wally Green https://youtu.be/ph5ukU9OCtY Follow Wally Green on IG: https://instagram.com/wallygreennyc?utm_medium=copy_link Follow Wally Green on Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRH7FV6r/
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wally Green right after the show. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine that everyone you grew up with was destined for jail or an early death? Celebrity Table Tennis pro and co-founder of SPIN, New York, Wally Green joined a gang while growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn and was constantly abused by his stepfather who told him repeatedly that he would never amount to anything. But what would you do if someone noticed you and offered to pay you to go to Germany to play at an elite ping-pong school? Would you laugh in their face and continue to live a life filled with violence? Or would you take him up on his offer and leave the streets behind you? More from Wally Green: Visit: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com If you're in NYC & want to learn ping pong visit: Spin NY Finding Wally Green: Instagram: @wallygreennyc Twitter: @wallygreennyc Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP #268 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Wally Green, celebrity table tennis pro/entertainer as we discuss From Pistols to a Ping Pong Empire Making a Difference. He grew up in a housing project in Brooklyn where gangs and violence, were a huge part of his life. Today his life, completely changed by the sport of table tennis and has represented the US in numerous International competitions across the globe.The most recent being North Korea, where he was the only westerner who dared to participate! His “Ping Pong Diplomacy!” “I will make them love me!” He has also appeared in numerous media outlets from talk shows to tv spots to numerous newspapers and magazines. He also co founded SPiN New York. New York's premiere ping pong social club, bar, and restaurant. To know more you read about his life and Diplomacy in North Korea featured in the New York Daily News. Learn More About Wally Green: Follow Wally Green on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wallygreennyc/ Follow Wally Green on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wallygreennyc Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com
In this episdoe, hear from Wally Green, a celebrity table tennis pro, entertainer and co-founder of the SPIN brand, an iconic ping-pong social club in NYC and in major cities across America. Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age, Wally sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in his life, at a late age he found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American table tennis players in the world! Wally has appeared in numerous local and international newspapers, magazines, and local as well as international TV. He is currently working on an autobiography about my life titled "From the Pistol to the Paddle and is part of an award-winning documentary titled "The Tables." His team has won numerous awards including Holly Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood which is an Oscar qualifying film festival. Wally is also currently working on my new documentary titled "My North Korean Ping Pong Diplomacy." This is where 2 years ago he went to North Korea alone to represent the US in competition! He was the only westerner who attended. Read more at: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ Natlyn Jones is the founder of SheWarrior®, activewear that is designed for women to find your strength, fuel your confidence and achieve every goal, regardless of the barriers. As the wife of professional boxing champion Roy Jones Jr., Natlyn is an active boxing promoter, she works towards changing the status quo of boxing, a typically male dominated sport, by empowering women to raise a fist. Natlyn’s passion for boxing runs in the family. After two years of fight training, learning the techniques and discipline required to be a boxer, Natlyn was inspired to launch SheWarrior®. Her mission: to nurture the fighting spirit within all women and lead them towards championing their health, wellness and inner warrior. Read more at: https://iamshewarrior.com/ Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for June 6, 2021 at their Websites: Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen are the co-founders of Slumberkins, a line of cuddly creatures, designed to promote positive attachments for children. Slumberkins promotes early emotional learning through creatures children adore and tools caregivers trust—helping you raise resilient, caring, and confident children. Each creature is made of the softest, luxurious fabric and is machine washable and accompanied by an original Sleepytime Rhyme, written with therapeutic techniques to promote a specific positive life skill, at https://slumberkins.com/ David Katz is the founder and inventor of Swaggr socks, made almost entirely from recycled plastic bottles. They are designed for comfort and one size fits kids size 1 to men's 16! Experts say that there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean, as soon as 2050. With 8 billion pounds of plastic waste flowing into the oceans each year, it should come as no surprise. Swaggr’s vision is to conserve and create a cleaner ocean so that the marine life remains healthier and live longer. Swaggr socks are made from up to 91% recycled plastic bottles. More than two bottles are used to make each pair of socks., at http://www.swaggr.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
In this episdoe, hear from Wally Green, a celebrity table tennis pro, entertainer and co-founder of the SPIN brand, an iconic ping-pong social club in NYC and in major cities across America. Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age, Wally sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in his life, at a late age he found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American table tennis players in the world! Wally has appeared in numerous local and international newspapers, magazines, and local as well as international TV. He is currently working on an autobiography about my life titled "From the Pistol to the Paddle and is part of an award-winning documentary titled "The Tables." His team has won numerous awards including Holly Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood which is an Oscar qualifying film festival. Wally is also currently working on my new documentary titled "My North Korean Ping Pong Diplomacy." This is where 2 years ago he went to North Korea alone to represent the US in competition! He was the only westerner who attended. Read more at: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ Natlyn Jones is the founder of SheWarrior®, activewear that is designed for women to find your strength, fuel your confidence and achieve every goal, regardless of the barriers. As the wife of professional boxing champion Roy Jones Jr., Natlyn is an active boxing promoter, she works towards changing the status quo of boxing, a typically male dominated sport, by empowering women to raise a fist. Natlyn’s passion for boxing runs in the family. After two years of fight training, learning the techniques and discipline required to be a boxer, Natlyn was inspired to launch SheWarrior®. Her mission: to nurture the fighting spirit within all women and lead them towards championing their health, wellness and inner warrior. Read more at: https://iamshewarrior.com/ Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for June 6, 2021 at their Websites: Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen are the co-founders of Slumberkins, a line of cuddly creatures, designed to promote positive attachments for children. Slumberkins promotes early emotional learning through creatures children adore and tools caregivers trust—helping you raise resilient, caring, and confident children. Each creature is made of the softest, luxurious fabric and is machine washable and accompanied by an original Sleepytime Rhyme, written with therapeutic techniques to promote a specific positive life skill, at https://slumberkins.com/ David Katz is the founder and inventor of Swaggr socks, made almost entirely from recycled plastic bottles. They are designed for comfort and one size fits kids size 1 to men's 16! Experts say that there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean, as soon as 2050. With 8 billion pounds of plastic waste flowing into the oceans each year, it should come as no surprise. Swaggr’s vision is to conserve and create a cleaner ocean so that the marine life remains healthier and live longer. Swaggr socks are made from up to 91% recycled plastic bottles. More than two bottles are used to make each pair of socks., at http://www.swaggr.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
Reading Time: < 1 minute On this CCL interview we speak to Wally Green. Growing up as a young boy in Brooklyn NY, he was no stranger to th streets. Coming from a domestic violence home, the gang was the only family he had. Wally tells us how the half hearted choice to play ping pong, changed his life forever. […] The post How the sport of ping pong bounced a young man from the streets of crime to the halls of champions first appeared on Core Confidence Life.
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You cannot make up this story... WOW. I had a fantastic time getting to hear Wally's story on how he went from gang life to diplomat in North Korea. As we discover near the end of his story, Wally's past may have been the only reason that he achieved his goal of diplomacy in North Korea. What you believe, you can achieve. I love this interview, and hope that you do too! ___ ❗~If you enjoyed the episode please leave a like/review so we know, share with your friends, and subscribe for more amazing guests~❗ Do you have an idea for who would make a cool guest? Let us know by commenting below, or on our sub-reddit! (Link Below) _____ The Personal Process Podcast Links: Podcasting links: tinyurl.com/thepersonalprocesspodcast Website: tinyurl.com/personalprocessweb Reddit: tinyurl.com/personalprocessreddit Facebook Page: https://tinyurl.com/PersonalProcessFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalprocesspodcast/ VIP Email List: https://mailchi.mp/ea7b8186d6f3/d8l3ykqi1d LinkTree (all of above and more)
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Join Hootie Hoot for this incredible interview with Wally Green, USA Ping Pong and International Sensation. He went from the Pistol to the Paddle and it changed his life forever. He's been featured on ESPN, traveled to North Korea and China, is a rapper and filmmaker and believes that his life is one big inspirational and motivational movie that he hopes Denzel Washington plays him one day in a movie about his life. We talk about his upbringing in one of the toughest projects in the United States in New York and how one Israeli man changed his life forever. Remember, your voice matters when fighting systemic racism. Read a book, acknowledge your white privilege, watch a movie about institutional racism, call your local or state representatives, and/or have a conversation with someone that doesn't look like you so that we can change the economic, educational, police, housing, and prison narratives that currently need to be changed in this country. The Sports Deli is sponsored by SportRx.com. You can contact them at 888.831.5817 and talk to a live optician. Don't forget to enter the code, "DELI10" at checkout for your 10% discount. Also check out PSKCOLLECTIVE.COM or PSK Collective clothing line at WALMART.COM which is the clothing promotes inclusivity, empowerment, and equality by supporting female athletes through the Women's Sports Foundation! Much love to, CITYLOCS.COM for their support of The Sports Deli Podcast. You can custom license plate or flag hats and so much more. They're the coolest hat I've seen in years! Enter the code, "THESPORTSDELI" at checkout for your special 10% discount! Mad Props to Natty White the founder of Moolahkicks.com. The First Women's Basketball Sneaker Brand. Sneaker drop will be in May of 2021. Moolah represents like MONEEEEEY as if to give a positive nod to the street culture of basketball which often gets a negative rap and the fact that more money should be dedicated to girls, women, and in this case, women's basketball kicks. Please mask up if you haven't had the vaccine, remember black lives matter, stop Asian hate, it takes a village, and until next time...peace... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support
Wally Green on Table Tennis, Business, and Ping Pong Diplomacy Wally Green, celebrity table tennis pro and entertainer, grew up in a housing Project in Brooklyn where gangs and violence, were a huge part of his life. Today his life, completely changed by the sport of table tennis and he has represented the US in numerous International competitions across the globe. The most recent being North Korea, where he was the only westerner who dared to participate! His “Ping Pong Diplomacy!” “I will make them love me!” He has also appeared in numerous media outlets from talk shows to tv spots to numerous newspapers and magazines. He also co-founded SPiN New York. New York's premier social ping pong club, bar, and restaurant. Connect with Wally https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc/ Clubhouse: @wallygreennyc SPiN: https://wearespin.com/location/new-york/
In tonights live episode, we talk with Wally Green - professional and world renowned ping pong player, about growing up in New York City in the projects. We talk about gang involvement, how he hated ping pong as a kid, how he ended up in Germany, and how that changed his life. That trip helped him to become Focused on Forward. We also talk about his trip to North Korea to play Ping Pong, and how he hopes his trip and his involvement in the North Korean Tournament impacted views of people living in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Wally Green, you can look for him on Instagram and TikTok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support
Wally Green grew up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, where all he knew at a very young age was gangs, guns, and violence. Until he met a man to taught him how to play ping pong in his early teens. From there, Wally went to become one of the best table tennis players in the world and went to represent the United States in over 40 international competitions in over 20 countries including North Korea.
Who is Wally Green? Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age I sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. Home life was one of constant abuse and domestic violence by my stepfather. I was repetedly told by him that I was no good and would never amount to anything, and with my mother being abused and yet still protecting him, I was filled with extreme hatred. He swore that the only future I would have would be in jail or dead somewhere. In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in my life, at a late age I found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American players in the world! If it wasnt for the sport of table tennis, I would have probably ended up in jail or dead, but through this sport my eyes were open to all the endless possibilities that life had in store for me. Table Tennis in many ways helped me to realize that the whole world wasnt bad, and that there were much better things for me other than being in the streets. The sport of table tennis truly saved my life! I have appeared in numerous local and international newspapers, magazines, and local as well as international TV, including: The New York Times, New York Daily News, Time Out New York, World Journal, Wall Street Journal, ESPN magazine, various AP articles, International sports articles, the Today Show, the Early Show, Current TV, ESPN, LX New York, In Style magazine online, Steve Harvey Show, Marble Play TV, Hampton Roads Show, Catch the Dream (Japanese TV) , Numerous appearances on Chinese tv in China, etc. I also have an appearance in a worldwide K-Swiss commercial, the TV show Mercy as well as being the star of a three part commercial for an iPhone accessory called "The Sinch." My ultimate goal involving the media is to eventually have my own TV show! "The Wally Green Show!" We are expanding the SPiN brand! Already with 7 locations! New York, Toronto, LA, Chicago, San Fransisco, Philadelphia, Seattle with Austin Texas and Washington D.C. coming soon! I am currently working on an autobiography about my life titled "From the Pistol to the Paddle. I am a huge part of an award winning documentary titled "The Tables." We have won numerous awards including Holly Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood which is an Oscar qualifying film festival. I'm also currently working on my new documentary titled "My North Korean Ping Pong Diplomacy." This is where 2 years ago I went to North Korea alone to represent the US in competition! I was the only westerner who attended! Yep that's right! I have been to North Korea!
Professional ping pong player, hip hop artist, and entrepreneur, Wally Green, discusses his experiences representing the United States in more than 35 international pro-tour competitions around the world, including traveling to North Korea to play ping pong.
On the I'ma Get In Trouble Podcast, Eddie and Loy argue, talk trash, and have coming to christ conversations. They don't always agree, but it is always entertaining to watch them try to prove a point. One thing is for sure, no topic is off the table even if someones gonna get in trouble. Follow along with the conversation, twice a week on Monday and Thursday, live on Facebook from the I'ma Get in Trouble Podcast page and listen after on everywhere you find podcasts like Spotify and Apple Podcasts
On this Episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast, we have a very special guest Wally Green. From his website https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/ he describes his life: Growing up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, at a very young age I sought protection through gangs, guns, and violence. Homelife was one of constant abuse and domestic violence by my stepfather. I was repeatedly told by him that I was no good and would never amount to anything, and with my mother being abused and yet still protecting him, I was filled with extreme hatred. He swore that the only future I would have would be in jail or dead somewhere. In the midst of all the abuse and turmoil in my life, at a late age I found a totally unusual sport and excelled, becoming one of the most Internationally famous and entertaining American players in the world! If it wasnt for the sport of table tennis, I would have probably ended up in jail or dead, but through this sport, my eyes were open to all the endless possibilities that life had in store for me. Table Tennis in many ways helped me to realize that the whole world wasn't bad, and that there were much better things for me other than being in the streets. The sport of table tennis truly saved my life. Wally's story is really an amazing one about how sports can really serve to promote resilience from some of the most traumatic experiences. Follow Wally on Twitter https://twitter.com/wallygreennyc and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wallygreennyc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 5 features Wally Green, a celebrity /pro table tennis player, coach, and co-founder of SPIN New York 23, a table tennis themed cafe on 23rd and Park Avenue in Manhattan.Wally talks to me about his rise from growing up under very challenging circumstances in a Brooklyn housing project to discovering table tennis at the age of 19 and subsequently training in Germany at a specialized school for table tennis players & then training with the highest level pro players of that nation.We discuss how Wally found his niche in the American table tennis scene by playing with a personality and street attitude that differentiated him from almost any other player. Wally's unique approach led to sponsorships and a collaboration with Rock Star Games to develop their Table Tennis video game. Wally went on to became a co-founder of SPIN New York 23, located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. While at SPIN, Wally has played table tennis with pro tennis players such as Gael Monfils and Venus Williams while the world's tennis stars come to NY for the US Open...Green has even given Venus a table tennis lesson where he found that Venus' perfectionism and competitiveness carries over from racquet to paddle! Finally, we discussed Wally's trip to North Korea to play a tournament match where, although he lost, he won over both his opponent and the crowd.Wally Green generally can be found on social media at Wally Green NYC.Twitter:@wallygreennycSPIN New York 23 Website:https://wearespin.com/location/new-york/Have a suggestion for a Serve and Return Podcast guest? email Chris at cmtrieste@gmail.comWebsite:http://serveandreturnpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:@CTrieste2 OR @ serve_returnpod
Wally Green was a former gang member turned champion ping pong player. On paper he was at a disadvantage bc Wally started competing at age 19 whereas his competitors had been playing since they were 3 years old. In order to improve and stay with the sport he had to play mind games with himself. He took a unique approach by instead of of weighing his progress just on winning, he focused on points. As you set a goal on weight loss, finances, sales performance, or even relationships keep score...not on wins/losses but on points. Here's how...Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message
DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE, TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LOVING "I was shot twice by the time I was 13," Wally told me. "I owned six guns. Everyone I grew up with then is dead," he said. He then walked back to his side of the ping pong table. He took out his iPhone. Using his iPhone as the racket, he served the ball. He beat me 11-0. "Ok," he said, "everything you are doing is wrong." ------ The way I held the racket was wrong. The way I stood with my legs was wrong. The way I hit the ball and then the way I followed through after the hit was all wrong. The angle of my wrist was wrong as I waited for the ball to come to my side was wrong. The way I held the racket at a slight angle to the table was wrong. My backhand was all wrong. The way I had grown up and lived my life was mostly wrong. He kept streaming shots at me non-stop. "No, no, no," he said. "No! Go up!...No!...Close the racket...No!...Use the other foot to shift weight...No! No!" So we stopped. He came over to my side of the table. He was looking down. I was afraid he was thinking, "why am I doing this?" He stood behind me and grabbed my arm and moved it up as if I were hitting the ball. "See!," he said. "Like this. Like this." I wanted to be friends. ---- I've been playing ping pong for 40 years. I had a table as a kid. My dad and I would play every night. We would play for hours. And during the day, my friend Jonathan and I would play matches up to 100 every day. I thought I was good. Now, after taking lessons for several months, I realized that 100% of what I had been doing for 40 years was wrong. Everything. I was good enough to beat people who grew up with a ping pong table. But I was really bad. "When I went to North Korea," Wally told me and then he started laughing, "those players were scary good." ---- Wally started playing ping pong. Someone saw his skill, and, as these things go, sent him away. In order to come back you have to go away. He went to Germany to study ping pong with pros. Pretty soon he was the best. "I've played every sport," he told me. "Wrestling, basketball, boxing, tennis, paddle tennis. Ping pong is the hardest. "You have to think of everything. For instance, there's 1000s of ways to serve. And there's so many things to think about when you return the ball. You have to think several moves ahead." Wally has seen me play chess. "It's EXACTLY like chess. But also physical." We were having a three hour lesson that day. It ended with me doing a backhand-backhand-forehand-forehand, then forehand at the other end of the table - then random. Then start over. He shot 100 balls at me one after the other. "Again! Again! Good! No! No! No! Close the racket! You're crossing over when you follow through. Just go up!" Ugh. I had too many bad habits. I kept doing them. How do I stop the bad habits? 40 years of bad habits are hard to get rid of. It's like being afraid to say "no" after 40 years of telling everyone "yes". We took a break. "Why did you go to North Korea?" "I like to do things that are BIG. Every year I want to make sure I do something really big. Really special. "I saw the North Koreans were listing a tournament so I applied and I got in! I was the only non-Asian there. "Once I got there they took my phone. I had no way of getting in touch with the outside world for ten days. Couldn't call my wife. If something happened there was no proof I was even there. "So I just played ping pong. And they were GOOD!" ---- "Not only were the better than me," he said, "but the entire crowd was cheering for them and booing constantly at me. "So I decided, forget this. Let's have fun with this. Let's make crazy shots. Let's jump up and down after every point. Let's get the crowd laughing and jumping with me. I focused on the crowd. "At first they were surprised. And then they started laughing with me. They were cheering me. I was losing but it didn't matter. We were...
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