Convex Visions

In this episode, I talk about the possibility of top tier athletes attending HBCU'S after a catalytic tweet surfaced depicting the mindset of top guard Mikey Williams. The attention currency and economic value from engaging in a move like this could enhance historical black colleges in totality. I'm talking exponential growth. It's out there circulating so now there's pivot, before, the ideology of something like this seemed far-fetched, but now I'm confident especially with racial tension brewing around the country that one distinctive athlete would take this initiative and start the trend for premiere black athletes committing to black colleges. I think this will definitely inspire more action within the black culture. 

Darryl Reynolds is a guy who has been instrumental to the Villanova program, whether he was a leader and the cornerstone of a national championship team, or a mentor, shaper, and influencer as a coach for a separate national championship run. Darryl has had the privilege to walk the same halls at Lower Merion as one of the greatest basketball players ever, Kobe Bryant. Darryl knew that attaining the mamba’s playing abilities may have an insurmountable task, so he focused on a more capable task, being who Kobe was off the floor. The character that he developed as a result has provided him with a myriad of opportunities and positioned him in the presence of pillars like Jay Wright and Larry Brown to name a couple, and finally his media presence on “Stay Tuned Network" has allowed him to entertain and educate the people who follow his work.

In this episode I sat down with Tyren Johnson an individual that surmounted humble beginnings and procured his dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. His creative skill along with inspirational motives propelled him to establish a distinct brand that goes by the name of "TRUF" (Take Respect Until Freedom) where he intends to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. This interview introduced me to a rather unconventional way of thinking it was a pleasure to record.

Jovanta Ham is a hood scholar who transcended the trenches. He went on to obtain two degrees, yet he still felt like he needed to challenge himself. So he set out to write a book, in which he did in three-months. In current junctions, that book is now a best-seller. Along with that he decided to create an app that would provide a platform for black business owners to market and sell their products. His primary focus is now leveraging the capital he'll accumulate from selling shares to expand. I personally admire his due diligence and his thirst to give young boys from the hood a context shift.  

Former Division I player, Trevond Barnes was presented with an opportunity of a lifetime, until it was taken away by a freak injury. Instead of having a pity party for himself Trevond decided to create a a brand, More To The Game (MTTG) that shows athletes how they can have a life and passion outside of the sports they play. Trevond does his to provide a platform for under appreciated athletes. 

In this episode, I sat down with the owner and creator of the "Sporcasso" brand. He explained his whole purpose behind this momentous movement and how he intends to provide a platform for underrated athletes. Nobody truly ascends alone, along the way he has built some significant connections that has propelled him to a higher level. Those relationships have been mutually beneficial because the value he has to offer those connections is supreme. 

In this episode I sat down with Brendan Langley A guy who is super athletic, creative, and intelligent. Those attributes landed him a spot on the Denver Broncos Roster in the past, but in current junctions he's a talented creative director who has accumulated over 298 thousand streams and is being recognised in 74 different countries. This episode was compelling to say the least I hope you enjoy. 

In this episode, we sit down with a guy who's an unbelievable winner, great leader, and relentless worker. We scratch the surface of his early life and playing career, then we key in on his grad assistant position at Oklahoma State, where he's been a great asset to the program. He's fully accepted his role as being the buffer for Cowboys, although it has required him to release from his comfort zone. I decided to name this episode "Purpose Over Career", because he made a decision to pass on professional opportunities to add value to the younger hoopers that he encounter. Now he spends his days passionately pouring himself into his players with hopes of developing them to sustain a life beyond hoops.