Ashhad Kwadwo Agyapong is a cinematographer who's made a name for himself for his edgy contemporary style of visuals creation. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey Ashhad knew that if he was going to make it out of his environment he was going to have to make the most out of the opportunities that came his way. Heavily involved in sports growing up, a mentor and coach encouraged him to try track and field and that's what he did. He worked his way on to the University of Rhode Island track and field team where he quickly made a name for himself breaking many of the school's records before his departure. After he departed from university he decided to try running the professionally for a few years. After a trip to Brazil, a specific scenery sparked a thought in his head that made him want to capture the moment and images that he saw. A few years later he decided to make a decision that would change the trajectory of his path. He stepped away from competing as an athlete to helping athletes behind the scenes as a coach at his former school. From coaching, he took a position to help create a school athletic program. shortly after that he picked up the camera and started developing his skills by reaching out to people and started to offer his services. Ashhad was a part of the original "Get Twisted Sundays" video creation from world-renowned rapper Tobe Nwigwe. Ashhad now works with a lot of Houston's top models, musical artists and many more. Social: _kwadwoagyapong | Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

This week on the show my guest is someone who is a living testiment that change is possible. My guest this week is Jose Alejandro Vivar aka Alex Alex is the founder of the non-profit organization 25/7Fitness. A foundation that provides underprivileged and at-risk youth with marketable employment skills by attaining personal training certification. Those accepted into the program are sponsored financially and mentord under one of 25/7 Fitness' certified trainers In this episode, Alex walks you through his story of how he found himself as a leader in a gang. He shares his experiences during his time in jail and the exact moment when he decided to make a change in his life. He decided to get his certification as a personal trainer which led him on the path he's on today. However, he didn't almost make it to tell his story. Shortly after his release, He was teaching a fitness class in the community and, before the class finished he found himself lying on his back because he had been shot three times. This is an episode you don't want to miss. He shares a lot of advice and wisdom from experiences that almost led his life down another path. is it too late to change? is it too late to think differently? absolutely not, but you have to do the work every single day to not revert back to your old ways. Support the show: | Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires Follow alex on social: alejandrovivar

In the final part of the purpose lead series, we talk about creating a solid foundation to help sustain you along your journey. However, there are some key foundational pieces that you need to equip yourself with. Find out what those pieces are by listening to the final episode! If you would like to support the podcast there are two ways you can do so, by leaving a rating and review of the podcast or a financial donation! Both of these would help us continue to create quality content for you our listeners. Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

When you are purpose lead, you must be courageous along your journey. In the third part of the series, we get into how to navigate through setbacks, delays, uncertainty and how you must push through those emotions to fulfill the purpose inside of you. If you haven't heard the first few episodes go back and check those out before you listen to this one! Don't forget to share this with a friend and leave a rating or review of the podcast. It would be greatly appreciated! Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Sometimes when you feel purposely led to do something, you walk a path of most resistance, meaning you will be learning a lot of things on the go. You will be adjusting as go. In part Two we discuss the ups and downs of moving in uncertainty and how to navigate through those moments. Check out part one before you listen to part two. Share this episode with a friend and let us know your thoughts. Contact:[email protected]. support the podcast here: Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

For the next four weeks, I'll be talking about purpose. I say the word purpose often because I believe we were all created for a purpose, and once we uncover it, we can begin to do impactful work. When I talk about purpose I'm talking about meaning- the core reasoning to why you do what you do. When I say the core reasoning I'm talking about what's in your heart. Not something based on materials but a transformational shift to add value and bring light to everything around you. In part one of the series, I break down how to find your purpose. I believe you can get insight on certain questions if you know where to look, and sometimes you have to look backwards and connect the dots before moving forward. What is your purpose? I'm not smart enough to answer that for you, but I can give you some insight on how I found mine. In doing so, my hope is that it'll help you find yours. Your Support Helps Us Push This Channel Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Cabral Richards AKA Cabbie is a television sports personality. Originally from toronto cabbie knew from an early that he wanted to do something special. What started out as just recording videos with his friends proved to spark his interest for production and television. After highschool Cabbie attended ryerson university where he studied radio and television for three years before he left the program completly and started to intern at the score in 2001. This is where his break started to show. in 2001 he pitched an idea of Intervieing people walking around the city of toronto making them laugh or using props to get a reaction. This sparked the path to working with athletes and interving them on his show called "cabbie on the street" . Since then Cabbie has interviwed sports greats such has kobe bryant, mike tyson, stephen curry, aaron rodgers, derek jeter, will smith, will ferrel, hugh jackman, alexander ovetchkin and much much more. in this episode we touch in his journey to date, how he finds balance, his favorite interviews and much more. Your Support Helps Us Push The Show l Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires -Follow cabbie here: @Therealcabbie

Jasmine Todd is one of the world's top duel event athletes in the sport of track and field. With personal bests of 10.92 in the 100m and a long jump best of 6.84. Originally from San Diego, California, she grew up mainly in chandler Arizona where she eventually stepped on the track and instantly made a name for herself. After becoming nationally ranked in both the sprints and long jump, she accepted a scholarship to attended the University of Oregon. But slightly before she got there, in her senior year of high school she had an injury that almost derailed her path. Nonetheless, she got herself healthy and in 2015 her perseverance paid off when she put together a dominant season where she established herself as one of the top athletes in the NCAA and the world. After making the world championship team that summer, she went on to anchor an American relay team that captured a silver medal. In this episode, we discuss the ups and downs of her sporting career to date, the impact the pandemic made on her mentally & physically. Why she started seeing a therapist, her thoughts on the social injustice in the world and much more. Follow Jasmine on social: @Msgoogleme All Things Jasmine: https://linktr.ee/Msgoogleme | Your Support Helps Us Push The Show Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Natey Adjei is a Canadian wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Natey originally from toronto was an all around athlete who played different sports but found his love for football stood above them all. After Highschool he went down south to further his education and played football at city college of san Francisco before finishing his collegiate career at the university to buffalo. In 2013 Natey was drafted to the toronto argonauts with the 22nd pick. Now a veteran in he Canadian football League natey has found balance on the field and now focusing on some of he field ventures. Natey is the host of a very popular podcast entitled "All Ball" where he mixes his journalist passion with guests from both the CFL & NFL. Follow Natey here : @nateyadjei3. If you want to support the channel and the content I create for you guys, Your Support Helps Us Push The Show Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Sharika Nelvis is one of the fastest 100m Hurdlers of all time. Currently ranked 9th on the all-time list with a personal best of 12.34. She is someone who isn't just focused on being the best that she can be in the sport, she's someone that has a joyful presence and an infectious laugh that will light up any room. However, behind the smile is someone who has been through a lot of hardships from a young age. Before she was 8, Sharika lost both of her parents, shortly after that she lost her grandmother and found herself staying with one of her aunts separated from her siblings. Sharika used what she's been through early in her life to help her break barriers in her life and on the track. During her time at the collegiate level, she quickly became one of the greatest athletes to step on Arkansas state campus. After her dominance at the NCAA level, She made her presence felt on the world stage when she turned professional in 2015 and become one of the fastest female hurdles to grace the track. In this episode we discuss her upbringing, how she handles setbacks and hardships, finding joy, the mindset it takes to be the best, her impact off the track and her intuition that helps keep her in the right state of mind. Follow Sharika on her social Accounts: @Hurdle_Holic .If you want to support the channel and the content I create for you guys, Your Support Helps Us Push The Show Forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires