8 Pawns Podcast

Long-time friend, Google Software Engineer, and Medici Athletic entrepreneur, Andrew Mangeni, talks about intellectual wellness and his journey working towards the best version of himself. Andrew talks about his past internships with tech powerhouses Facebook and Google, tips and tricks on how to stand out amongst the crowd, and the struggles he's faced along the way to get to his current state. Furthermore, Mangeni expands on the traits he seeks in others and how that drives the desire for a supportive network.

Chris Jones discusses humble beginnings, his transition into wealth management and his evolution into his current role as CEO/Managing Partner at Green Dot Heating & Air. Chris talks on hard learned financial life lessons, the importance of starting your financial journey now, and strategies for diversifying your portfolio. We also dive into speculative assets such as cryptocurrencies and the importance of financial research and self-education. 

Currently in pursuit of his PhD in Physical Therapy at Winston-Salem State University, Matt Choe, talks about the importance of physical wellness and the tremendous impact exercise has within other aspects of your life. We dive into embracing discomfort, forming a growth mindset, and mastering discipline/ consistency. Matt shares some fitness and nutrition principles that he lives by and helps to tie the correlation of physical wellness to goal achievement on your playing board towards financial freedom.

Will Perry, point guard for BFV-Beira in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), talks about environmental wellness, alternative investment strategies, and how navigating life as a professional basketball player in Africa translates to other aspects of life, including business. Will shares his insights and opinions on how to be a fundamentally successful individual in an ultra-competitive world. 

Leonard Bullock, a former public educator and now an instructional designer in the business world talks about mental agility and emotional wellness. We dive into his childhood struggles growing up in Queens NY, his relationship to 50 cent, and how he ultimately shifted his perception of life's playing board from checkers to chess. 

What is the 8 Pawns Podcast? Ryan Cretens (host) briefly discusses the structure and nature behind the 64-episode series. Conversations with featured guests are intended to equip listeners with different perspectives, approaches, and strategies to get you one square closer to financial freedom.