We met Rodney Burris through the CEO and founder of the Black Speaker Network Brian Olds. Brian said, "you have to talk to this guy!" He is special." Brian was right.. Rodney is special. 

I learned so much from him during our time together. Rodney has been through some rough times but he is using his voice to help others. We connected on so many levels. I love learning from leaders like Rodney. I’m so grateful for his mentorship. When I asked Rodney, What was the biggest obstacle he has ever overcome? He said, "I was broken. My mindset, my will, my heart... I needed to be repaired, and I didn't even know it. It took some amazing events to turn my life around... And now, I've boiled down the lessons from those experiences, and shared them in every way conceivable with all who would listen!"

Mr. Burris was raised in the inner cities of Baltimore and Jacksonville, Rodney is the son of a hardworking single mother. Because his father often battled with substance abuse, the family spent time in a homeless shelter and endured poverty and domestic abuse. Despite this adversity, Rodney still earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from JohnsHopkins University and a master’s in Nonprofit Management from Capella University.

You’re in for a real treat. Please listen to this episode and let us know how this story has impacted your life. 

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