In the final installment of this four-part special, Host Raphael Levon Price and "Flyin’" Brian Rice II bring the journey full circle—connecting the humble beginnings of a 10-year-old kid in Michigan to the futuristic edge of professional snowboarding. Brian analyzes throwback footage of himself at Alpine Valley, where he turned unattended piles of snow into jumps, proving his philosophy that you don’t need a massive mountain to start—you just need to seize the opportunity "right under your feet". He contrasts those early days with the most dangerous conditions he faces now, describing the terror of Austrian whiteouts where you can’t see the ground and "you're never in too much of a rush to save your life". The conversation turns to the cutting edge of the sport as Brian reveals the "impossible" trick he is currently mastering: the "Backside 1980," a gravity-defying maneuver consisting of five-and-a-half rotations that didn't even exist when he was growing up. Brian then takes listeners inside his mind at the future Winter Olympics drop-in, sharing his visualization process and the raw mantra he uses to stay present. Finally, Brian lays out his 5-year plan: to become the first Black American to medal in Olympic snowboarding, to work with the Chill Foundation to inspire inner-city youth, and to eventually follow in the footsteps of Salima Mesakela as a voice for the sport. Raphael closes the series with a powerful spiritual message on vision and "mustard seed faith," sealing a conversation about breaking barriers and flying high.

Raphael Levon Price, REALTOR, RSPS, RCC, SRES, SRS
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raphaelprice.fivestarleaders.com
Five Star Real Estate Leaders
5920 Livernois Rd Suite 100 Troy, MI 48098
248-672-4505

Produced & Edited by Ethan Tocco

Special Thanks to "Flyin’" Brian Rice II
Freestyle Snowboarder, Team NBS Athlete, Aspiring Olympian
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Instagram: flyinbrian_2

Special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Rice!