TOTFC Podcast

Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Folu is currently studying at the Schulich School of Law. 

Accomplished is a understatement, at just 22 years old, Folu is one year shy from earning her Law 📜 degree, while many of her peers are just receiving their undergraduate degree. 

Folu discusses the importance of her parents sacrifices & how they helped transcend into her early success.  Parental success doesn’t always lead to normal childhood life. Due to her parents work, her & her sister found themselves moving city to city, before settling down in Peterborough. She explains how a strong foundation of support at home can help eliminate self doubt & help adolescents persevere despite uncomfortable situations.  As a former athlete, Folu talks about the role sport played in her ability to succeed in school but even more so, her ability to flourish socially.  Folu, a strong, smart, determined and kind woman is going to be exactly what society and the professional world needs.  

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Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.  

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.  Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.  

This episode was shot on March 25th, 2020.

Shelby is a former Halifax Grammar school student and decided to pursue her goals of being a student-athlete at StFX University.  A former standout basketball player at the Grammar School, Shelby quickly learned life doesn’t always go as planned after her athletic career was cut short due to a Severe knee Injury. Shelby details the struggles of being removed from not only the sport but the culture as well, which to that point had been a major part of her identity.  With a degree in business, Shelby took a leap of faith by moving to Toronto, Ontario shortly after graduating from StFX University.  Fast forward 10yrs later, Shelby has been working for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and is an NBA champion as a Player Development Coach for the Toronto Raptors, & has recently began her own journey within entrepreneurship.   Head to instagram & check out @mackhouseinc, a self serving sneaker customization studio, located in the city of Toronto.   Shelby is a friend but even more, Shelby is a strong female leader in a professional sports market, a youth mentor & a newly emerging entrepreneur.   

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Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.  

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.  Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.  

This episode was shot on March 24th, 2020

Shanieka Wood is currently a Law student at Dalhousie University. Originally from Ajax, Ontario, Shanieka was recruited to play basketball for Saint Mary’s University.

Unsure of what Nova Scotia had in store for her, she packed her bags, left behind her parents, younger siblings & moved out East to Halifax, N.S.

Unlike many of her peers, Shanieka did not return to play for her 5th year of basketball, instead after graduating with a degree in criminology she decided to take her education even further by applying and being accepted into the Schulich school of Law.

Currently she’s in her second year of law school & has recently accepted an articling position for a local Law Firm.

Being the first of her family to receive an undergraduate degree, her desire to be a role model extends not only for her siblings, but for many other young people.

In episode #004 we discuss topics such as, the importance of structure & balance, diversity, how impactful a mentor or strong role model can be & many other interesting topics.

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Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.

Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.

This episode was shot on March 22, 2020.

Episode 3 is a two-part episode where we sit down with former StFX standout basketball player Christian "T-Bear" Upshaw. In part 2, we shift the focus and energy of the episode from a casual, relaxed conversation about Bear's life and passions, to an energetic conversation surrounding societal pressures and perspectives mainly around the black community.

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TBear: https://www.instagram.com/tour_guide_teddy/

Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.  Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.

This episode was shot on March 22nd, 2020.

Episode 3 is a two-part episode where we sit down with former StFX standout basketball player Christian "T-Bear" Upshaw. In part 1, it's all about T-Bear's story and where he came from, how he started playing basketball, and his journey from high school to the pros. As someone who only knows the "legend" of T-Bear and his success, this episode is an incredible inside look on how T-Bear thinks and operates.  

 In part 2, we shift the focus and energy of the episode from a casual, relaxed conversation about Bear's life and passions, to an energetic conversation surrounding societal pressures and perspectives mainly around the black community. 

•3 x Provincial High School Champion. 

•3 x AUS All-Conference. 

•2 x AUS MVP. 

•2 x 1st Team U-Sport All-Canadian. 

• Member of Team 🇨🇦 U-Sports. 

• Stfx 3rd All-Time in Points @ Stfx. 

• Stfx 2nd All-Time in Assists @ Stfx. 

• Pro Basketball player.   

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Tristen Ross: https://www.instagram.com/t_ross4/?hl=en 

TBear: https://www.instagram.com/tour_guide_teddy/  

Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.  

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.  

Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.  

This episode was shot on March 21, 2020.

In the first episode of the TopOfTheFoodChain Podcast, Will Silver and Tristen Ross speak on Tristen's experience after travelling home from London England during the coronavirus outbreak. Tristen was living in London for the last 5 months as a server at a restaurant in Central London.  From being laid off work, to how the airports felt on his journey home, and now beginning his 14-day isolation from family.  

Follow us on Instagram: Will Silver: https://www.instagram.com/thetopofthefoodchain/?hl=en 

Tristen Ross: https://www.instagram.com/t_ross4/?hl=en  

Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.  

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.  Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.  

This episode was shot on March 18th, 2020, the first day of Tristen's isolation.

Episode 002 we interview Chiko "PNut" States, a Halifax NS native who spent the last 12 years of his life in prison after getting involved with street life. Chiko shares countless stories about life before, during, and after prison, and is an example that the mistakes you make in your life don't define you. Chiko's perspective and drive to become a better human are evident and his ability to learn and grow because of this is incredibly inspirational.   

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Chiko States: https://www.instagram.com/its_me_pnut/ 

Tristen Ross: https://www.instagram.com/t_ross4/?hl=en  

Will is the founder and creator of Top of the Food Chain with an education in kinesiology and a background of high-level sports performance. He's used his background and passion for fitness to create custom programs specifically designed his clients. A 5-year varsity basketball player for St. Francis Xavier University, Will's story is built on the foundation of working his way from the bottom and proving the doubter's who didn't believe in him.  

Tristen is a close friend of Will's who is a recent graduate of St Francis Xavier University too. He also played 4 years for the school's varsity basketball team. Tristen attended high school in Vermont when he was just 13 years old in hopes of playing division 1 basketball some day. After returning home and graduating university, he decided to move to London, England in hopes of becoming uncomfortable once again as he was while attending boarding school.   Together, Will and Tristen share a passion for fitness, growth, and the importance of being uncomfortable. This podcast is a platform for us to have conversations with those who share the same passion and see it from a different perspective.  

This episode was shot on March 14th, 2020.