In this episode of Beast Mentality Conversations, Coach Beasley sits down with entrepreneur and strategist Edgar Hazelwood to explore life skills, personal growth, and the opportunities created by Puerto Rico’s tax incentives under Act 60.

Edgar shares insights on how individuals and businesses can leverage Puerto Rico’s economic incentives while also developing the life skills and mindset necessary to navigate challenges and create better outcomes.

A central theme of the conversation is the powerful framework:

E + R = O

Events + Response = Outcome

Edgar explains how our responses to life’s events ultimately determine our outcomes, and how mastering emotional regulation, perception, and life skills can transform both personal and professional success.

The conversation also explores how travel and exposure to different cultures can shift perception, improve decision-making, and create opportunities for growth.

In This Episode We Discuss

• How Puerto Rico’s Act 60 tax incentives work
• Why life skills are essential for long-term success
• The E + R = O framework for personal and professional growth
• How travel can expand perspective and influence decision-making
• Strategies for personal development and entrepreneurship
• Reflections on race, identity, and cultural perception

In Part 2 of this conversation on Beast Mentality Conversations, Coach Beasley continues his discussion with educator, researcher, and artist Victoria Restler about reflection, creativity, and the role of art in youth development.

This episode explores how reflection, poetry, and artistic expression can help individuals break free from rigid systems and rediscover creativity, passion, and purpose.

Victoria shares insights from her academic journey and the ideas behind her book, What Do You Do That Can't Be Measured? On Radical Care in Teaching and Research, where she explores the unseen and immeasurable aspects of teaching, care, and educational practice.

Together, they discuss how reflection, art, and community can reshape both academic work and youth development programs—including the role sports can play in empowering young people.

• The role of community in reflection and growth
• How art and poetry create space for liberation and self-discovery
• Balancing academic rigor with creative freedom
• The transition from dissertation to published book
• How systems influence the way we teach, learn, and practice youth development
• Innovative ways to connect sports and youth development

“Rigor can be a tool of white supremacy.”

“Burn the box, create your own space.”

“Surprise is key to growth and passion.”

00:00 — The Importance of Personal Experience in Education
02:26 — Art as a Form of Expression and Freedom
08:16 — The Transition from Dissertation to Book
14:12 — Balancing Academic Integrity with Creative Freedom

Victoria Restler’s Book
What Do You Do That Can't Be Measured? On Radical Care in Teaching and Research
https://www.amazon.com/What-You-That-Cant-Measured/dp/9004681558

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Research on Systemic Oppression and Education

Youth Development and Sports Research

Beast Mentality Conversations explores leadership, mentorship, youth development, and personal growth through the lens of sports, education, and community.

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In this episode of Beast Mentality Conversations, Coach Beasley sits down with youth development scholar Victoria Restler to explore the power of reflection, community, and personal experience in shaping meaningful research and practice.

Victoria shares her journey from visual arts to youth development and academia, and how creativity, reflection, and emotional awareness influence the way we learn, teach, and build communities.

Together, they discuss how reflection can help educators, coaches, and leaders better understand their work and connect their personal stories to the communities they serve.

In this episode we explore:

• Victoria Restler’s journey from visual arts to youth development research
• Why reflection is essential for personal and professional growth
• The role of community in shaping meaningful learning experiences
• How research can function as a creative and emotional process
• The connection between personal history and youth development work

This conversation is especially valuable for educators, coaches, mentors, and youth leaders who are committed to building communities that empower young people.

Victoria's Book :

https://www.amazon.com/What-You-That-Cant-Measured/dp/9004681558

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In this episode i discuss a persepctive that will save you time, energy and effort when it comes to trying to "fix" other people.

I have been reading Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu's books and have found some very interesting concepts that have stood the test of time. These principle-driven ways of teachers and empowering the youth are inspiring to me as a youth worker.

In this episode i discuss a concept called assertive discipline. A skill used by many coaches and leaders to keep their teams on task and on target, and engaged in their work.

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I was going through some old audio files and this conversation jumped out at me. It served as a reminder to why i decided to start the podcast. This opened a rabbit role of previous conversations and reminders of why i decided to start the podcast and how this podcast inspires and helps myself and those who listen and engage.

Thank you for helping me get back to the essence of it all. Season 5 is about getting to the essence of it all.

In this creative episode, DaeShawn presents a Pecha Kucha — a storytelling format using 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

This episode was recorded with a live studio audience!

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In this first episode of Season 5, DaeShawn reflects on what he’s learned returning to America after years of coaching and living overseas in Sweden. From cultural differences to coaching philosophies, daily routines, and mindset shifts — this episode dives deep into how both environments shaped his outlook on leadership, purpose, and growth.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or entrepreneur, this one’s packed with lessons on adapting, staying grounded, and evolving wherever life takes you.

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In Part 3 of our conversation, Pablo and I explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being passionate about the game — the anger after a loss, the frustration, the joy, the sadness… all of it. We talk about how to handle those emotions in a healthy way, without letting them derail your progress. It’s a deep dive into what it really takes to show up every day, stay committed, and keep growing no matter how you feel.

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