Spice Adams is a former NFL and Penn State football player turned famous entertainer. After retiring from professional sports, Spice has found success as an actor, television host, comedian, and social media influencer. He currently co-hosts the Great American Baking Show, runs his own production company, and continues to spread hilarity across all social media platforms. Spice is a well-accomplished person in sports and in life after sports, but his heart and personality are immeasurable. He is one of my very close friends and is truly one of the kindest well-intended people you will meet. Despite the millions of followers on Instagram, Spice couldn’t be more grounded and down to earth and we get DEEP in this episode.
In this episode we hit the FULL SPECTRUM of emotions and topics:
- Spice’s favorite Joe Paterno memories from his Penn State football days
-What life lessons he learned from the NFL and some of his greatest mentors
- How he made the transition from professional sports to a profession he absolutely loves
- The realities of growing up in inner city Detroit and escaping a few near-death experiences being at the wrong place at the wrong time
- Growing up in a single parent home and how instrumental his mother was on his life
- Racism- we chat about some shocking instances of how moments of discrimination still persists in his life
- Family- why being a dad is his favorite role in life
- Overcoming bullying and discovering self-confidence in all that makes you different and joyful
- His message to anyone looking to overcome obstacles in life and why finding a path full of joy is so important
Find Spice on twitter and instagram @SpiceAdams
Website: http://spiceadams.com