Unscripted With Akeem Haynes

Good Talk With Angelo The Motivator | Episode 148

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week on the show, Angelo The Motivator stops by the show. He's A Personal Life and Business Coach. Motivational Speaker, Philosopher and founder of Good Talk and Good Talk Media.

If you are in the personal development space, there's a good chance you might have heard his name or heard his motivational speeches that have been getting big raves on YouTube.

When you listen to some of Angelo's content it makes you think, it makes you dig deep to uncover some things about yourself. Not to mention his voice just draws you in. But to understand the layers of his speeches you have to go back to the beginning of his life and upbringing.

In this episode, we get into it.

-Moving from Nigeria To Cleveland Ohio
-Lessons he learned from his parents
-How the 2008 stock market crash changed his direction
-How his post-card business pushed him to focus on making an impact
- The one question he asked himself that would help transform his mind and belief
-How he turned pain into purpose
- The Start of Good Talk and the inspiration behind it

and so much more.

This is an episode I know you'll enjoy. There are a lot of different topics and emotions that Angelo touches on that resonated with me and I'm hoping it's the same for you. If you are someone who's looking for a platform that will not just help keep you encouraged and motivated but also help you think differently then I hope you highly consider downloading the goodtalk app and check it out. If you download it, I know you'll enjoy it.

So with all that being said, I appreciate each of you. enjoy the episode with Angelo the motivator.

Check Out The GoodTalk App:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goodtalk-personal-development/id1632280247

Follow Angelo Below
Social: Instagram
Youtube: Youtube Channel

Transition Is Never Easy With Travis Reed | Episode 147

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by former professional basketball player, Podcast And TV Show host, and entrepreneur Travis Reed. Travis played professionally overseas in the Netherlands and Estonia. romania, Australia and Germany. In 2004 he was league MVP in the Dutch league. He was a part of one of the best UCLA recruiting classes in 1997 which included Earl Watson, Rico Hines, Billy Knight and Baron Davis.

In this episode, Travis takes us through the journey of his basketball career from the high school level to the last year of his professional career. He takes us through the next chapter of his life which included the challenging transition out of the sport, fatherhood and dealing with mental battles that almost broke him.

Travi's story is an inspiring one and one that I believe many people need to hear. it's raw, it's honest and it's his truth. Not to mention some of the hilarious stories he shares throughout our conversation.

This is one of those episodes where you grab your training shoes, get your headphones and go for a nice long walk because Travis unpacks a lot in his episode but I think it's going to be on you enjoy.

Follow Travis On Social:

An Athlete Journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnAthletesJourney/videos
Travis Reed Socials: @Traviswreed
All Things Travis: https://linktr.ee/Traviswreed13

Watch the visual episode: https://youtu.be/4wS7ath8TLI

Making A Difference With Poloko Mmakgolane | Episode #146

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to a new season and new episode of Unscripted To kick off season four, My guest this week is Poloko Mmakgolane. Poloko Is a motivational speaker, Author and entrepreneur. Poloko is a dynamic, passionate speaker on stage or in front of the camera. Last year Poloko was acknowledged as the social media influencer of the year in South Africa. He's the author of 3 books. His first book is entitled "How Can I Make a Difference?", Stronger: 90 Days devotional, and his new book, "Stay in Your Comfort Zone: The Master of Public Speaking."

In this episode, we get into
-His upbringing
-How he found purpose after high school
-How he makes tough decisions
-Why you can make a difference right where you are
-Lessons from his grandmother & How her passing impacted him
-The Process Of Unlearning & Learning new beliefs
-Finding purpose
-His new book
-The meaning behind his last name MMAKGOLANE and so much more.

This is an episode I believe you'll enjoy and I couldn't think of a better way to set the tone for this new season.

Be sure to subscribe to the channel before you go and let me know your thoughts in the comment section below

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Website And Books: https://polokoglobal.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCE5jCCZxNxAHFDII8D3yYCw

Social Media: PolokoGlobal

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https://youtu.be/PfLCr4twmZY

Elec Simon On His Career As Musician, The Promise He Made To His Mom & Why He Uses His Gift Of Music To Tell His Story | Episode 145

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Season Finale!!

This week on the show Motivational Conference Trade Show Emcee Elec Simon joins me. Elec travels the country uniquely sharing his story and gift. He's been a part of events, movies and shows such as The Summit of Greatness with Lewis Howes, the uber-popular movie Stomp the Yard, and many Broadway plays. He's been on many stages performing, If you are a Clevland Cavilares fan, you've seen watching him during pre-games and half-time shows for years. Elec Simon stops by the season finale of the show.

In this episode, we get into

His upbringing
How he found his gift
What music means to him and why it's important
The promise he made his mother and the motivation to keep going
Work Ethic, Discipline and how he blocks out the noise
-How he stays encouraged during challenging times
-How the loss of his friend impacted his life
-Why he continues to speak his truth despite what others might think
the importance of hope and why we need to stay hopeful for what to come

and so much more.

This show's season finale show before you check out the episode. Much love to everyone who has taken the time to check out the show this season, thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a rating and review of the show. Your support is greatly appreciated. Check out the full episode with Elec Simon on all podcast streaming platforms and YouTube up now!

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Website: https://elecsimon.net/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp37-OpjidynUJWPUewjYjw
IG: https://www.instagram.com/elecsimon/?hl=en

Watch the visual on YouTube:

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Tatiana Straathof On Her Circus Arts Career, Finding Hope In Challenging Times & How An Illness Left Her Bedridden for years | Episode 144

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, my guest is Tatiana Straathof. She's a former professional circus artist, a graduate of the world-renowned, Ecole Nationale de Cirque, and founder of Creating your Sun shinene" which helps seniors improve their balance maintain their independence and live each day with better health and greater joy. She also goes to schools, organizations, sports teams and corporate settings to share her story with an added twist in how she engages with her audience.

I met Tatiana a few years ago before the pandemic and when we met and she told me her story and some of the things that she's been through it wasn't just inspiring to hear but I had a lot of questions because I was trying to understand where she was getting this mental strength and internal joy from.

One moment she was about to finally accomplish a dream of her's that she's had since a young girl and the next she was in the hospital and diagnosed with a rare bone disease mixed with another illness that left her bedridden for the next 6 years trying to figure out what was going on inside, and how do we get better from it.

in this episode, we get into:

-Setting down in Calgary Alberta
-How watching a Cirque du Soleil event inspired her to want to be a part of it
-Self-teaching the basics of movement and balance
-How she blocks out negative voices
-The audition process to get into Ecole Nationale de Cirque
-moving to a new city and learning a new language
-why it was tough for her to balance it all
-How she handled the doubts and fears of failure
-The diagnoses that would detour her dream
-the impact of a rare bone disease that she healed from and but another condition was revealed that left her bedridden for years
-How she stayed encouraged through it all
-Why she chose to turn her hardships into discovering a new perspective and bigger dream

and so much more.

All Things Tatiana:

Website: https://www.tatianastraathof.com/
Bookings & Workshops: https://www.tatianastraathof.com/
Contact: tatiana@creatingyoursunshine.com

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnscriptedWithAkeemHaynes/videos

Emanuel Parris On His Track and field Journey, The Impact His Sister Had On Him & How Visualization Impacted His Life For The Better | Episode 143

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show im joined by a High-performance consultant in the fitness industry, a former professional bodybuilder, he's a former sprinter who competed for Canada, someone I used to watch while I was coming up in my younger years, he won a bronze medal in the 2006 commonwealth games, He was apart of the 2008 Canadian olympic team. Emanuel Parris stops by the show!

In this episode, we get into:

Growing up in a single-parent household
-The impact his sister played in his life
-Track and field Journey
-How he lost his scholarship to Villanova
Recovering from a bad injury to getting a scholarship to Southern Illinois University
-How he handles doubt, fear and insecurities
-From coaching himself to joining an elite track and field group & and learning what it means to be a pro
The backstory behind why he stepped away from the sport of track and field
-The transition into a new career
The specific questions he asked himself to grow and develop mentally
-Why you have to look within to find yourself, not outward validation
-how he stays encouraged and positive through tough times
Coaching, workouts and recovery

and so much more.

If you are enjoying the episode getting something from out and would like to support the show you could do that, By subscribing the our channel on YouTube, following on your favourite podcast platforms, and leaving a rating and review of the show.

Thank you to everyone who has left reviews before, and for those who will, thank you it does mean a whole lot and helps the show more than you know.

enjoy the episode.

Follow Emanuel Below:
IG: @Therealcoachpow
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachPow/videos

Cream Rises To The Top | Episode 142

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:20:00 +0000

Cream rises to the top is a saying that you might have heard in many forms. if you're a fan of music you probably heard Wu-tang Clan say it in their hit song C.R.E.A.M. If you are an old-school wrestling fan you might heard macho man randy savage's monologue talking about him being "The Cream Of The Crop."

in this episode, Akeem reminds us why quality is important. Quality work cannot go unnoticed for long.

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/SGxidcNQj4s

Marcellus Wiley On His Football Journey, Life Lessons Learned Growing Up In Compton, & How He Turned His Pain Into Strength | Episode 141

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome Back To Another Week Of Unscripted

This week on the show, my guest played 11 years in the NFL as a defensive end. He played for the buffalo bills, the san diego chargers, the dallas cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars. During his time playing, he made the 2001 AFC pro bowl team, He was also nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year three times for his volunteer and charity work and his foundation project transition.

After football, he stepped into the sports media space and excelled every step of the way. He was a part of some of the biggest sports shows on ESPN & Fox sports such as Sports Nation, Winners Bracket, Max and Marcellus, and Speak For Yourself before stepping away in 2022 and now you can find him on his uber-popular daily show on youtube "Never Shut Up."

He's also the author of a book entitled: Never Shut Up: The Life, Opinions, and Unexpected Adventures of an NFL Outlier. This week Marcellus Wiley Stops By The Show.

I had a great conversation with Marcellus. I had never met Marcellus before, but it felt like we'd known each other for years. He's a guy that speaks with passion, and transparency and he speaks his truth.

In this episode, we get into:

- Growing up in Compton during the '80s

-How he stayed away from the influences of gangs at an early age

- Why the loss of his childhood friend still affects him to this day

-The Night he bumped into Suge Knight

-Why he decided to go to Columbia University

-NFL Draft Experience & What instantly changed around him after he got drafted

-Stories about Jerome Bettis & Berry Sanders

-How he deals with pressure

-Turning Pain into strength

-How he stays encouraged through tough times

-Work, Life Balance

- His foundation (Project Transition)

Don't forget to leave a rating and review and let us know your thoughts on the show!

enjoy this week's episode with Marcellus Wiley

All Things Marcellus Wiley:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcelluswileydatdude/videos
Instagram & Twitter: @Marcelluswiley
Website & Foundation: https://www.marcelluswiley.com/

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Shane Richards On His Football Journey, Building Resilience, & How The 2020 Pandemic Shifted His Perspective | Episode 140

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What's going on everyone, welcome back to another episode of Unscripted.

This week on the show, 2022 Grey Cup Champion, Offensive Lineman Shane Richards joins me. I've been watching and knowing Shane since he stepped into the building of my old high school in Calgary, Crescent Heights High School. If you are a quarterback or running back you want him in front of you. Shane is 6 ft 8, 300+ pounds and he's solid. He's a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he played 2 years, and received all-American honors on the field and academically. He was the #1 overall pick in the 2019 draft to the Toronto Argonauts. He's also the owner of 4 Corners Wing Stop based in Calgary.

I had a great conversation with Shane, and we got into a whole lot. we have similar views on a lot of things and share similar experiences with the transition from Jamaica to Canada.

Episode Highlights:

-Transition From Jamaica To Canada
-Lessons learned as a youth
-Introduction to football
- The Back Story Behind How & Why He Got to New Mexico Military Institute
- New Mexico Military Institute Experience, Stories & Lessons
- Oklahoma State University football experience and mindset shift on the field
- What it felt like being selected with the #1 pick in the 2019 CFL Draft
- Why The 2020 Pandemic was the best thing for him physically & and one of the toughest things for him mentally away from the field
- How 4 Corners Wing stop came to life
- Work-Life balance, and why information is the most important thing in football, business and growth.

and so much more!

Watch the visual episode on YouTube

Follow Shane On Socal:
IG/X: @Sr4shane
4 CORNERS WING STOP

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5PKi7MtH3Ahttps://www.youtube.com/@UnscriptedWithAkeemHaynes

Doug Cook On Food And Health, Aging Backwards & The #1 Thing You Need To Do To Live A Healthier Life | Episode 139

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What's going on everyone, welcome back to another episode of Unscripted.

This week on the show, the gut-brain guy Doug Cook Joins me. Doug is a dietician who has over 21 years of experience as a front-line clinician. He's the co-author and contributing author to 10 books. He's currently a doctor at St Joseph's Health Center, one of the top medical centers in the world. He's spent years working in the Center for Addiction and Mental Health Department and Sit Michaels Hospital. He's got a podcast called The Pursuit of Health where he talks about all things nutrition and health without the dogma.

Episode Highlights:

-How he started in the health field
-Why it might get a little tougher to get supplements in Canada in the near future
-The main supplements we should be taking and what most people don't get enough of
-His experience working at the center of addiction and mental health and what he's learned along the way
-The biggest myth when it comes to nutrition
-The best way to detox your body
-The impact of alcohol on the body
-The age your body internally starts to slow down and the best way to age backwards
-The #1 way you need to do to live a healthier life

and so much more.

Before we get into the episode, I need you to do me a favour. Head over to the Apple podcast and leave a rating and review of the show. let me know your thoughts on this episode, let me know your thoughts on the show, and what you're getting from it. If you listen on Spotify, leave a rating of the show.

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Watch On Youtube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LY3dKLM7LUFVPEMIXBgxA

All Things Doug Below

IG: @Your.Nutrition.education
X: @DougCookRD
Website

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Georgia Ellenwood On Her Track & Field Journey, Life Lessons, & Recovering From A Ruptured Achilles | Episode 138

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What's going on everyone, welcome back to another episode of Unscripted.

This week on the show Georgia Ellenwood stops by. Georgia probably does the most tiering discipline in track and field. She's a Heptathlete. 7 events in 2 days. She represented Canada in the 2016 world indoor championships, 2018 won NCAA while at the University of Wisconsin, broke all their records, was Big 10 conference athlete of the year and later that year won her first national title at the Canadian championships. She became an olympian in 2020/2021 where she finished 20th.

I had a great conversation with Georgia and we touched on a lot. if you've been keeping up with Georgia's career to date, then you know she tore and ruptured her Achilles last year the good news is that she's back on her feet.

Episode Highlights:

-How she got started in the sport

-Lessons learned from her parents

-Why she picked the University of Wisconson & Transition away from the track

-The tough truthful words her coach said to her that motivated her to win NCAA's

-The Gray area of sponsorship in track and field

-The backstory behind her ruptured Achilles tear & The energy it took to get back on her feet

-Day-to-day rehab and the mundane process of it

-The importance of letting go and why's working on it

How she picks who she partners with & Collaborates with + so much more

There's a lot in this episode, and I believe you'll enjoy it as well. Before we get into the episode if you listening to this today im hoping you could do me a few favours. head to the Apple podcast and leave a rating and review of the show. This helps the podcast out a ton, seriously more than you would know. if you prefer watching your podcast subscribe to the podcast channel on youtube and if you find value in this episode share it with someone else.

Enjoy the episode.

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IG: @George_ahhh
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/0nepunchw0man

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Flip The Script Part 2 | Stuart McMillan On: Finding His Way Back To Coaching

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This is a segment where I'll share different conversations and experiences from previous guests and myself about times when our plans didn't go according to plan and we had to flip the script and move in a different direction.

This week on Flip The Script we go back to episode #92 With my former track and field coach Stuart McMillan. Stu's attached to a lot of olympic medalists both in summer sports and winter sports and he is currently the CEO of Altis. In this segment, Stu shares a story about how he was planning to step away from sprint/speed coaching but found his way back and took a leap of faith fully into coaching and it ended up being the thing that he said changed his life.

Before you go, please do me a big favour and take a few minutes out of your day and leave a rating and review of the show. It takes less than 5 minutes and does help the podcast and help it continue to grow. It would mean a lot, thank you to everyone that has already left a review.

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Flip The Script Part 1 | Mo Gawdat On: How The Loss Of His Son Helped Him Write His Best-Selling Book

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In the debut segment of Flip the Script, we go back to episode #74 with Mo Gawdat. Mo was the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, Serial Entrepreneur, and the author of the best-selling books entitled "Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy ", That Little Voice in Your Head: Adjust the Code that Runs Your Brain & Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World.

Check Out The Full Episode With Mo Below:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-of-joy-happiness-with-mo-gawdat/id1493147257?i=1000532829341

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WzfT5Q7Mh9w0HDmTKVPyR?si=16edb2ed40f14bd7

Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnscriptedWithAkeemHaynes/videos

Maia Mccoy On her track and field journey, transition from college to the pros & How she stays encouraged to keep going | Episode 137

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by Multiple time all-Americans during her time at the University of Tennessee. Savage Fenty ambassador, and professional sprinter Maia McCoy joined me on the show.

Had a great conversation with Maia and we touched on a lot of different topics. Throughout this conversation, you'll see a common theme and that is to believe in yourself and never give up.

Episode Highlights:

-Growing up in Memphis
- Why did she choose the University of Tennessee
- Struggles during her collegiate years & How she stayed positive through those ties
- How she handles doubts, fear and times when she feels overwhelmed
- Mentorship, support and guidance in the sport from her peers
- What track and field has taught her about herself and so much more

Follow Maia On Social Here: Twitter & Instagram: @Ogmaiaaaa

Youtube Channel: @ogmaiaaaa

Watch the visual episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LY3dKLM7LUFVPEMIXBgxA

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Steve Claggett On His Boxing Journey, Life Lessons & Why Your Losses Don't Define You | Episode 136

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show My guest is a super lightweight professional boxer joins me. He's the North American Boxing Federation Super Light champion and has a professional record of 35 wins, 7 losses, 2 draws and 25 wins by way of knockout. He's on a 6 fight streak including a recent win over former champion Alberto Machado. He trains out of my adopted hometown city, Calgary Alberta. My guest this week is Steve Claggett.

I had a great conversation with Steve and we touched on a lot of different topics that he went in depth about that will speak volumes. Steve is in the fight game and you need a certain level of mentality to want to be a part of that sport. He's had many wins, and he's had losses along the way but the one common theme that stuck to me throughout my conversation with Steve could be summed up in this statement. No matter what happens in life, do your best to keep moving forward.

Episode Highlights:

-Lessons he learned from his childhood/family
-How he got involved in boxing
-What he learned sparring with 5x World Champion Zab Judah
-The Early grind of trying to make a name for himself without a big promotion behind him
-The pros/Con of taking fights on short notice
- Bouncing back from losses and not letting it define you
- How he deals with pressure, anxiety tough moments
- Recap his recent fight with Alberto Machado

Much More

Before you go, please take a few moments to leave a rating and review of the show and share with us your thoughts on this episode.

enjoy the episode.

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@SDragonC

Rick Yarosh On His Journey To The Army, Finding Joy In Tough Times & The Incident That Changed His Life Forever| Episode 135

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This Week I'm joined by a retired US Army veteran, motivational speakers and the Co-founder of Sweethearts and Heroes which is a game-changing organization helping to stamp out bullying and promote a positive culture in schools and communities across the US and Canada. Rick Yarosh joins me on the show.

On September 1, 2006, Ricks's life would be changed and impacted for the rest of his life. Rick was part of a routine military mission in the Abu Ghraib region of Iraq. While on the mission, the Bradley was hit with an IED and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Within 40 hours after the explosion, Rick and his two comrades arrived at the military burn unit at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Now retired from the Army, Rick gives inspirational talks to anyone who would like to hear his story. His story, although tragic in parts, is not a story of tragedy. It is one of being able to get through anything with a positive attitude. Most importantly, Rick can honestly say he is happier than he has ever been in his entire life.

Episode highlights:
- his upbringing playing sports
-Why he enrolled in the army
-the moment his life was changed forever on September 1, 2006
- Why he wouldn't change anything that happened to him
-How he handles the low moments
-Why he decided to fight for his life after wanting to stop fighting
-The everyday challenges he faces after his incident
-How he found hope after feeling hopeless
-Becoming a father and a husband after his incident

and so much more

Rick's story is a touching one and reminder for all, that you are much stronger than you think. and as long as you have breath in your body you have the strength to keep going.

Before you go, Do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast and let me know your thoughts and what you got from the episode

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Website: https://www.rickyarosh.net/
Sweethearts & Heroes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweetheartsandHeroes/videos
Sweethearts & Heroes Website: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/

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Antonio Neves On Life Lessons Though Hardships, The Loss Of His Father & Why Most Men Are Suffering In Silence | Episode 134

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This Week I'm joined by the author of multiple books. I think he's written 4 but he's probably working on another one now. but his most recent book entitled stop living on Auto-pilot: take Responsibility for your life and Rediscover a Bolder, happier You which was a best seller in a few categories. He's an internationally recognized speaker and success coach. A dynamic speaker at that. He's an award-winning broadcast journalist. he's been a host and producer with some of the top television networks such as NBC, PBS, and a few others. He's the founder of Man Morning which is a dynamic global community and weekly newsletter tailored for the growth-minded man who wants to upgrade his money, health, and relationships. The mission is to combat isolation and loneliness by fostering deep connections, community, and empowerment. He's a father, a husband and someone who's trying to make an impact everywhere he goes. But throughout this conversation, you'll realize he's more proud of being a father to his twins and his wife. This week my guest is Antonio Neves.

I had a great conversation with Antonio, filled with raw honesty, transparency, reflection and a few laughs in between.

Episode Highlights:

- From walking on to earning a scholarship at Western Michigan University

- Lessons he learned from his coach that sticks with him today

-Reflections on what he learned from his parents

-How his father's passing affected him & How he got through those times.

-Why men tend to put on masks with their emotions & why most men are hurting behind closed doors

-how he handles setbacks and pressure and why it's important to cultivate good habits

- The importance of asking the right questions and so much more

There's a lot of great advice and transparent moments of truth in this episode. Men specifically this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Sometimes you dont know what you need to hear until you hear it. you might need to hear this today.

Before you go, if your enjoying the episodes do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast and let is know what stuck out to you!

Follow Antonio Below:

Website: https://theantonioneves.com/
Social links + Man Morning + Podcast: https://linktr.ee/theantonioneves

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The Power Of Consistency | Episode 133

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Akeem reminds us why consistency is essential to everyday life. He discusses three different areas of our lives - physical health, goals/dreams/aspirations, and relationships- and what being consistent in these areas of our lives looks like.

Before you go, if you've been enjoying the episodes and getting value from them. Do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the show and let us know your thoughts.

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Hafsatu Kamara On Her Track And Field Journey, Women In Sports & Why Its Important To Remember Why You Started | Episode 132

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by a good friend of mine. She represented sierra leone at the 2016 olympic games and in those same games she was the flag bearer for sierra leone during the closing ceremony. She's an advocate for education for women's rights in sports and out. She's done a lot of work bringing light to issues back in sierra leone. She's a digital strategist and currently leads a team with a highlighter which is a broadcasting and media company that highlights women in sports and culture. She's also worked with overtime sports, bleacher reports and House of Highlights. She's a woman that wears many hats with a heart to match. My guest this week is Hafsa Kamara.

Had a great conversation with Hafsa, In this episode, we get into:

The importance of Ramadan and reflecting on this time
Early childhood stories of growing up with her siblings

-Building a relationship with her stepfather

-Why she didn't start taking track and field seriously until she was in college

-Why she uses her platforms to bring light to sierra leone and women's right

-We touch on why the title "Olympian" doesn't mean your life changes financially

How she got into the digital marketing space
Track and field stories

and so much more. Hafsa says a lot of great things in this episode and it's not one you're going to want to miss.

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Andell Cumberbatch On His Basketball Journey, Playing Professional Basketball Overseas & Why You Have To Make The Most Out Of Your Situation | Episode 131

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by all Conference / All - American Small Forward at barton community college, St. Bonaventure university stand out and currently playing for Rouen Métropole Basket in France. Andell Cumberbatch joins me on the show.

Had a great conversation with Andell. Our paths crossed when we both attended barton community college (the best Juco in the country). This episode is a great reminder for all of us that no matter what comes our way, all we can do is control what's in front of us and make the most out of what we have.

This Episode we get into:

-Growing Up In East Orange, New Jersey

-The Challenges of growing up in a single parent household

-Similarities between a "Bodega" Vs "Corner Store"

-How He Ended Up At Barton Community College & what he learned about himself during that time

-St. Bonaventure Adjustment & Experience

-St. Bonaventure's Upset win against the then-ranked #18 VCU (Virginia commonwealth university) recap

-Playing overseas and the difference between playing in Europe Vs America

-How he deals with pressure & the growth within himself over the years

His comeback journey from ACL & Meniscus tear
Friendships, relationships and keeping good people around

and so much more! You don't want to miss this episode.

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Annimari Korte On Her Track And Field Journey, Health Struggles & Why She Quit Track And Then Years Later Made The Olympic Team | Episode 130

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show. She's the Finnish National Record Holder in the 100m hurdles. An olympian in the recent olympic games, she's a former sports journalist which she might come back to once she retires from the sport. She graduated summa cum laude in 2011 and she doubled back and got her master's at st mary's university in London in 2013. A woman of many talents and skills, my guest this week is Annimari Korte joins me on the show.

Annimari 's story has a lot of twists and turns in it from an early age. At the age of 14, she was battling a few different injuries. usually when you get hurt and have some nicks and nacks the pain goes away after a while but for animate the pain didn't get better, it kinda got worse. In 2008 she wasn't even able to train for the sport she'd been doing since she was young. She couldn't even walk up the stairs because she couldn't lift her legs because of the back pain. nor could she stand and or sit for more than 5 minutes without excruciating pain. by the end of the year she had seen many different doctors and they all sort of told her the same thing. "maybe you should do something else." in December of that same year she found a doctor who wanted to try something new and different and that doctor was able to help her get back t training and running again.

Things were seemingly going to get better, but then more things started to happen. Annimari was forced to retire from the sport of track and field in 2012 before making her comeback in 2017. There's a lot that took place in between and we get into that in the episode, but in 2020 she won the Finlands athlete of the year in athletics and comeback athlete of the year.

In this episode we get into:

-What drew her to the sport

-The internal feeling of hurdling

- Battling with undiagnosed injuries from an early age then kept her from sitting for too long and standing for too long

- Frustration with the pain, doctors and not being able to find answers

- How she lives with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Tietze Syndrome

-Why she was forced to retire in 2012, and what made her come back in 2017

-Why she didn't quit

- Breaking the national record & making the olympic team

And so much much more.

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Morgan Campbell On His Upbringing, Sports Journalism & Why Its Important To Tell True Stories | Episode 129

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week my guest was on the show. He's got over 20+ years in sports journalism. He spent 15+ years as a writer for the Toronto Star As a sports reporter where he covered everything from the CFL to MLB to the UFC, writing daily stories but specializing in longer features that explore the intersection of sports and social issues. He is now CBC sport's first senior contributor. In 2004 he won the National Newspaper Award for "Long Shots," a serial narrative about a high school basketball team from Scarborough. 5 years ago he stepped on stage to give a Ted talk where he touched on race, sports and telling true stories. I encourage you to check it out if you have a few minutes on hand. he's been featured in the new york times where he writes on boxing news. if you a boxing fan like me, you'll love the articles he writes. My guest this week is Morgan Campbell.

Morgan is well-decorated in his field that isn't afraid to share his honest thoughts about what he writes about. He's built a reputation, a following and a brand by examining the game behind the game. In his ted talk, something he said towards the end of the video stuck with me. he said "Once you get rid of the cliches, and get rid of the safety nets, you are left with the truth. And journalists are in the truth business.

I had a great conversation with Morgan. We touched on a lot of different topics, including:

- The process of writing his memoir (Coming soon)
- Cultural shifts Growing up as an American/Canadian
- Losing his father as a teenager to cancer
- The backstory behind the start of his journalism career
- Stories from his years with the Toronto star + Anson Carter incident
- Why integrity and truth should be the foundation of every story
- The backstory behind why he left the Toronto star
- His Ted Talk Entited: "Race, Sports and telling true stories."
- Gervonta Davis Vs Ryan Garcia

And so much more. But before you check out the episode, if you could do me a huge favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast? that would greatly help out the show. If you prefer watching your podcast, subscribe to the youtube channel and check out the visual episodes there. a link will be in the show notes.

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Donovan Bailey On His Track And Field Journey, His New Book & The Back Story Behind The 1996 Olympic Games Bombing | Episode 128

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Season Four Of Unscripted! thank you to all of our listeners that continue to tune into the episode. Your support is greatly appreciated. With all that being said, let's pick up where we left off!

This week on the show.

I'm joined by one of the greatest sprinters of all time. The top 100m sprinter during his time. He's got 12 world medals. Including 2 Gold medals at the Olympic games, and 3 Gold medals at the world championships across his time. in 1996 he went into the atlanta olympic games maybe not the favourite, but came out and showed why he probably should have been. He crossed the line in a world record at the time. He Ran 9.84 then doubled back and helped his team break the Canadian record in the men's 4x100. He's still the current record holder in the 50m spring as well as still the Canadian record holder in the 100m. if you haven't guessed by now, I'm talking about the hall of fame, Philanthropist, track & Field commentator for CBC, Newly minted published author (Book drops in the fall of this year) Donovan Bailey joins me on the show.

In this episode:
- Early days In Jamaica

- The importance of structure & Responsibility

- His Experience At Champs(Jamaican high school championships)

- The Transition To Canada

-Why He decided to leave the corporate space to pursue a career in track and field

- 1994-1996 build-up to the Olympic games

- The back story behind the 1996 Olympic games including the bombing that almost stopped the games from happening

- The mentality of a champion in high-pressure situations

-Reflecting on his career

- His new book coming in the fall and so much more stories are in between.

Enjoy the episode!

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7 Questions To Help You Judge Your Progression X Season 3 Finale

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:45:47 +0000

Thank you to all of our unscripted listeners this season. I appreciate each of you taking the time to tune in each week.

This is the season finale of unscripted! this episode we talk about reflection and how is the best way to reflect. You might have your own way of reflecting on how the year has been, but in this episode, I share 7 questions that I ask myself as I do my yearly recap and breakdown of the year for me.

1). What went right this year? what good things happened this year?
2). What didn't go right?
3). What unexpected event came? and how I respond to it?
4). What are the levels of my relationship with those around me?
5). How was my effort toward my work, relationships, workouts, and conversations?
6). Have I given myself enough time to be still?
7). What do I need to change? Am I open to doing things a new way?

Before you go, if this show has added value to your life in any form, do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast. This goes a long way in moving the podcast forward. I'd greatly appreciate it!

God bless happy holidays to you and your family.

We'll see you next time.

You Have A Gift & A Purpose X Rolando Remedios

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show (Episode 126) He's the lead pastor of Christ Uncensored House of Worship in Staten Island New York. Ro is about loving God, loving people and loving life. The mission of his church is to spread the message of Jesus to as many people as possible. With a reach of almost 1 million people across his social platforms, he's taken an evolving approach when it comes to sharing and spreading his message. This week on the show, Pastor Rolando Remedios joins me on the show.

I had a great conversation with Ro, we spoke about a bunch of topics that some pastors wouldn't feel comfortable talking about but he was real, honest and transparent with his responses and very relatable even if you aren't someone with a faith background.

This episode we get into:

-Growing Up In Tough Environments
-How our traumas as kids carry over as adults if not dealt with
-How he found his purpose
-How he dealt with frustration with God's plans
-Tips to help you find your purpose & Gifts

How to endure the wait until your breakthrough comes
Why he uses his social platforms to reach more people
A Powerful word of encouragement

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We All Have Things We Need To Work On X Ojie Edoburun

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show (Episode 125), He's the 2019 British Champion in the 100m, 2016 Olympian, and 2022 Commonwealth games gold medalist, Adidas athlete, Ojie Edoburun Joins me on the show

Ojie is no rookie when it comes to dealing with pressure. After bringing a silver medal back to Great Britton at the 1013 World Youth Championships his path quickly changed and he had no choice but to grow up in a sport that is always fastly moving forward

In this episode:

-Growing up in north London with Nigerian parents

- How he was introduced to track and the success early success that came with it

- Why he decided not to go to the NCAA route & if he regrets the decision

-The culture of sprinting in GK in its current time(Support, Mentors, etc)

- The mental battles he's been facing & Ojie shares something he's never openly spoken about before

-How he dealt with setbacks and discouragement as a youth to how he deals with it now

- What he expects in this season & quick update on how training has been this year

- A word of encouragement for those coming up

and so much more.

The journey hasn't been easy for him by no means, but Ojie is someone who's out to prove to himself how fast in he can go on the track, but the endless possibilities of what he can do off the way as well.

We get into a lot in this episode and insightful conversation that you dont want to miss

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Sometimes You Have To Take A Leap Of Faith X Sharon Kilon Han

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:39:07 +0000

This week on the show (Episode 124), She's an Executive coach for start-ups and the founder and Host Of Millennial Life School. Sharon Kilon Han joins me on the show. In 2020/2021 Sharon was recognized as one of the “Top Pro” (top 4%) life coaches on Thumbtack. She's someone who is passionate about helping ambitious millennials find clarity in their vision, gain self-awareness, and take action on their dreams.

She works with a global community of start-up founders and people in various stages of life and career, helping them to think deeper, explore solutions, and live a joyful, purpose-driven life.

Sharon has a heart and desire to help people. But it wasn't until she hit a "Quarter-life crisis" that made her think about what exactly she wanted to do and what that would look like and that's when she quit her corporate job and decided to decide what would impact her for the years to come.

In this episode we get into:

-Reflection on the life of her grandfather
-Early Life In Soul, South Korea
-Moving To America & What she learned in her early years of getting there
-How she dealt with her self-imposed expectations
-Graduating at the top of her classes
-Why she felt it was time to leave her corporate Job for
-Her personal development Journey
-Finding purpose in helping others

The purpose behind Millienel life school & so much more

Sometimes we feel stuck at times, wondering how did we get here, or what to do next. Sharon has been there, and in this episode, she walks us through how she found purpose while navigating through life.

If you’ve been following the show over the years and you’ve been enjoying the episodes, I ask that you do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast wherever you can leave podcast reviews. This goes a long way in helping the podcast moves forward.

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You May Be Down, But You Are Never Out X Jeff Vulpis

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000

This week, on episode 123 of unscripted, I'm joined by MindFitness Coach, Jeff Vulpis. Jeff's approach to life is very optimistic, authentic and strategically well thought out. He's been helping people get their minds on the right things and off the mental obstacles that might be getting in their way.

Jeff's story of how he got to where he is today, is inspiring, heartfelt and intentional. With faith, hope and a will to learn and grow he was able to shift his mindset towards something more significant, even though his circumstances didn't always represent the great visions he had for his life.

This Episode we get into:

- Growing up around substance abuse
- How he didn't let his circumstances make him bitter
- Stages of homeless & how he survived off of $8 a day
- How he started to become intentional with his time and knowledge
- How his faith helped him through his toughest days
- Why mentorship is important and how it helped him build his business
- A word of encouragement
and so much more.

If this season of your life has been challenging, then I encourage you to check out this episode. It's a reminder that every season is not meat to satay, in due time it will pass

If you've been following the show over the years and you've been enjoying the episodes, I ask that you do me a favour and leave a rating and review of the podcast wherever you can leave podcast reviews. This goes a long way in helping the podcast moves forward.

much love, Enjoy the episode.

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Don't Dwell On What You Cannot Change X Abraham Nova

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

This week on episode 122, I'm joined by the former WBA-NABA super featherweight champion, during his amateur boxing career he had a record of 167 wins, and 11 losses, and won 60 of those fights by way of knockout. In 2016 he turned professional and now on the professional level, he has a current record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and 15 wins by way of knockout. in 2020 he signed a co-promotional deal with Top Rank Boxing alongside murphy's boxing, he's fought on the big stages such as the well-known Hulu theatre in new york city, the hard rock hotel and casino in Oklahoma, and of course the MGM grand conference center in Nevada. Abraham Nova stopped by the show!

Had a great talk with Abraham. On paper Abrahma nova is a boxer by profession, but he's a man who's trying to make the most of whatever comes his way, coming from humble beginnings, nova wanted to make a name for himself, and every time he wakes up he tries to do just that.

This episode we get into:

Growing up In Albany new york with his parents and 10 other siblings
Lessons he learned growing up in challenging and trying environments
How he started boxing and what kept him in it
What boxing taught him about himself
The importance of Hard work and discipline
How his faith and his circle helped him stay grounded
Why patience is essential for your character development
What he thought his best fight was
The backstory behind his fight with Robeisy Ramirez & what he learned after a loss
His next fight date & Why he's not staying in the 126 division
a word of encouragement for someone that might need it

and so much more.

You might have seen him in the ring, this episode will give you more insight into how he became the person he is today.

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You Can Lie to Others, But Dont Lie To Yourself X Bubba Jenkins

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

This week on the show, I’m joined by mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler as well as NCAA champion in wrestling during his time at Arizona state university. He currently competes in the featherweight division of the PFL (Professional fighters league). Bubba Jenkins joins me on the show

Had a great conversation with Bubba. You’ll notice that bubba does not lack confidence or does he lack belief in himself and what he believes is possible for his life.

Highlights in this episode:

•Growing up in Germany before coming to America

•How his father's passing impacted his life

•How he started wrestling & Where the attention to detail comes from

•His wrestling career + experience as an NCAA champion

•How he handles pressure, anxiety and mental battles

•His up-and-coming fight against Brendan Loughnane in the featherweight
tournament Nov the 25

•How he balances MMA + family

If you need a word this week to maybe uplift your spirits, this conversation might provide just that.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Enjoy this week's episode with bubba Jenkins

Every Challenge You Face In Life Can Be Your Advantage To Win X Trapper Goldsmith

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:17:16 +0000

This week on the show, I’m joined by former professional golfer and now wealth management consultant trapper goldsmith.

I met trapper a few years ago in Calgary at a bookstore where we had a coffee and talked about different topics. But one of the things that caught my attention was his story. His golf career ended not really by his choice, but because an internal S health issue led him down a different path. He had all right to be angry and to be bitter if he wanted to. But he chooses to find the positive advantages amid a life-altering act.

A great story of perseverance, purpose, passion and perspective. This is an episode I believe you’ll truly enjoy. Check out this week's episode with trapper goldsmith.

Highlights in this episode:

Lessons he learned early in life
Why he decided to pursue golf over track and field
Battling Crowns disease
Making the transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship
How he dealt with tough times
Why he sees challenges as an advantage in the long run
How he got started in the wealth management business with World Financial Group
and much more

Available now on all podcast streaming platforms & on Youtube

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Eliminate The Distractions

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:34:12 +0000

This week on the show, Akeem talks about why it's important to eliminate distractions in our lives.

While distractions are all around us, certain things will help us guard our minds against going off on the wrong path.

4 Ways To eliminate distractions:

Gage what you are trying to accomplish
Lock in your time and effort
Eliminate the wrong people around you
Stay Consistent

do you have any tips on how to get rid of distractions? reach out to me on social media and let me know what works for you.

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If You Want To Grow, You Have To Let Go X Sparkle McKnight

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, she represented her country of Trinidad and Tobago at 3x Olympic Games and 3x world championships in the 400m hurdles. She’s also a part of the record-breaking team for Trinidad in the women’s 4x4. Multiple all Americans during her time at the University of Arkansas. and now as an entrepreneur, she's the CEO of "Hair By Sparkle" which focuses on knotless braids of all kinds. Sparkle McKnight joins me on the show

This Episode:

- The Heartache that happened at the Tokyo Olympics
- Transition out of the sport
- How "Hair By Sparkle" Came To Life
- The ups and downs of her track and field career
- How she balanced motherhood in university & the struggles that came with it
- Why it's important to never count yourself out
- How she finds balance in the day to day
- Why it's important to not hold on to the anger of the past

and so so much more.

Enjoy the episode!

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You Are Anointed With An Ability X Kareem Streete-Thompson

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, he's represented his country of the cayman islands at 3x Olympic games and 7x World Championships. He was an all-American and is still the current record holder at rice university in the long jump and the 100m dash. He's a multiple NCAA all-American. And a few short months ago he was inducted into the southwest conference hall of fame. He's also the only athlete behind carl lewis to have run sub 10 seconds in the 100m dash and leaped over 8.50m in the long jump. He's the current associate head coach at the university of texas at san Antonio. This week Coach Kareem Street-Thompson joins me on the show

Had a great conversation with coach Kareem. we dove into the ups and downs of his journey as an athlete, the start of his coaching career and the type of man he strives to be. I always heard a lot of coach Kareem from different coaches and the respect they have for him. A lot of his foundation was built from his childhood and we get into that as well.

Episode Highlights:

-Being Inducted into the southwest conference hall of fame
-Growing up in the Cayman Island
-The complete story of how he got to Rice University
-College experience on and off the track
-Olympic experience & Stories in between
-The impact his mother had on his life & The lessons she instilled in him and his family
-His Coaching journey & Why you are more than just a coach to your athletes
-How he wanted to "Hide" after losing his mother and he "found" something else

and so much more. You dont want to miss this episode!

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Enjoy this week's episode!

Plans Change X Jasmin Stowers

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show former 100m hurdler, former Nike athlete, LSU Alumni, entrepreneur, and Co-Owner of TJ’s Health Bar which is a healthy Caribbean-style meal prep company in Florida. Jasmin Stowers joined me on the show.

During her track and field career, Jasmin is a seven-time All-American, five-time SEC Champion, seven-time All-SEC athlete, SEC Women's Freshman Runner of the Year, two-time NCAA Indoor bronze medalist (60mH), NCAA outdoor silver medalist (100mh), and the Thirteenth-fastest 100m hurdler in history.

In this episode we discuss:

- Her Adjustment to Motherhood
- Balancing being a mom & Entrepreneurship
- How TJ’s Health Bar Became A Reality
- The ups and downs at LSU
- How taking her nutrition seriously, showed her results on the track
- How she stays positive during challenging times
- Why a professional track and field career wasn't the initial plan
- Transition from college athlete to professional athlete
- How she built resilience and so much more

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I'm Tired Series Part Two: 3 Tips How You Can Thrive During A Challenging Season

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the final part of the small series entitled "Im Tired". Last episode Akeem shared three tips to help you keep going when you feel mentally and emotionally drained.

This week akeem breaks down how you can still thrive in a challenging season despite what you feel in the moment, despite what you feel in your current season in 3 simple ways.

Turn All Your Focus And Energy Towards Today
Remember why you started in the first place
Keep showing up With The Strength You Have.

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I'm Tired Series Part One: 3 Tips To Remember When You Feel Emotionally Drained

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week we start a two-part series entitled: "I'm Tired". This series is going to give you practical tips that will help you keep going on the days when you feel mental, physically, emotionally or spiritually drained.

In this Episode, Akeem shares 3 Tips that will Help You Keep Going When You feel Mentally drained

1). Embrace How You Feel

2). Acknowledge where its coming from and why you feel that way

3). Make some decisions & Set Boundaries.

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Who Told You That?

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:47:27 +0000

In this week's episode, Akeem talks about how to navigate through criticism, knowing the difference between Construnstrive criticism and De-Constrictive criticism, why it's important to ignore the negative noise, and why making an impact is where we should put or focus. and much more

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Family Ties With Jesus Ramos

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, I'm joined by the #8 ranked boxer in the WBO in the super welterweight division. He comes from a boxing family and he currently has a record of 19-0, 15 by coming the way of knockout, his uncle is also a professional boxer and he's had his success in this right. He's a Gym Owner as well, He and his family run a gym in casa grande, Arizona. the name of the gym is called Ramos Boxing Academy and they are doing great work with their camp and community. Jesus "Mono" Ramos Joins me on the show.

In this episode we get into:

What he learned from his father, Mother, and Uncle.
How a conversation with his father led to being successful in the ring
The sacrifices he made and how he stays discipline
-How he stays encouraged on the tough days/times
-Whom he thought his toughest fight was
-What he learned sparring with Terrance Crawford, Erislandy Lara & more
The legacy he hopes to create
How he balances the business of boxing and why he focuses on what he can control
-How he deals with pressure & Criticism

and so much more.

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I Want To Provide Hope With Jahyae Brown

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 8 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, I'm joined by the 2018 Golden Gloves Champion, Before he left the amateurs he had a record of 80 wins and only 4 losses which is incredible. in march of 2019 he would start his professional career and he now has a current record of 11-0, with 8 wins by way of knockout. In his last fight against Keean Mcmhaon under the Artur beterbiev and joe smith jr card, he saw a childhood dream come true where he would box in front of his family at madison square garden. Professional boxer, Jahyae Brown joins me on the show.

In this Episode:

Growing up in Schenectady, New York
Earliest Lessons he learned from his environment
How he started boxing
How he dreams of creating a better environment for his family and those around him
Why he wants to give back to his community
Why he believes in himself and his skills so strongly
Why he isn't afraid to fight the best
Sparring with Rolly Romero at 19
What it was like fighting in madison square garden
Recap of his last fight
The inspiration he draws from his son and so much more.

Enjoy the episode with Jahyae Brown

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It's Okay To Ask For Help With Whitney Ashley

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week my guest is a 2016 Olympian, she's made 3x World Championship Teams. In 2016 she was the national champion in the event at USA Trials, in 2017 she finished 6th in the world championships in London. During her time at San Diego state university, she became the first athlete to win a national title since 1984. Whitney Ashley joins me on the show.

In this episode we get into:

Growing Up in Riverside Californa
Lessons She learned from her Her Mother
How her mom started to coach her without any experience
Junior college experiences
How she dealt with transition in school & Finding balance
2016 Olympic Campaign
Her toughest moments & why she almost gave up
How Therapy helped her on her journey
Battling With Depression
The great work she's doing now for athletes at Arizona State

and so much more. We dive into those key points and the words don't do it justice. This is an episode that you truly dont want to miss. You don't know what you might need to hear until you hear. Check out the episode!

Do me a huge favour, Before you go level a rating and review of the show, this truly goes a long way in moving the podcast forward and would be greatly appreciated!

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Easier Said Than Done

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:36:47 +0000

Solo Episode Today:

In this episode, Akeem reminds us that there will be moments when we get discouraged because a particular task is taking longer to accomplish than we thought. Most things in life are easier said than done, but it doesn't mean we can't attain the goals we set for ourselves. it just might take a little longer than we expected to make it happen.

Key Topics:

-Conversation With A Friend
-The Gap Between Disappointment & Progress
-Balancing The Gray Areas In Life
-Cliche Statements
-A Tough Lesson I Learned In Track & Field

and so much more.

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Keep Pushing Forward With Shawn Nelson

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by the CEO and Co-founder of Lip Stick Royalty Agency Shawn Nelson.

The Lipstickroyalty Agency offers integrated public relations services and brand management to female and minority entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the United States. They provide their clients with strategic counsel across a wide range of public relations, advertisement, crisis management, event coordination, and visual services.

I had a great conversation with Shawn in this episode and we touched on so many different topics.

In this Episode:

Her cultural dynamics growing up + Earliest lessons
How she dealt with anxiety attacks from an early age
Why she knew she was different & how she got to embrace it
The importance of mentorship
The start of LipStick Royalty and the challenges they faced early with their company
Why lipstick royalty is different from any other PR Agency + the tremendous growth of the company + what they are trying to create culturally
How the loss of her brother inspired her to make sure his spirit isn't forgotten
Tips on how to get through hard times + why its important to keep moving forward

This is an episode you dont want to miss, you never know what you might need to hear until you hear it.

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A Change Gon Come

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 4 Jul 2022 14:44:48 +0000

In 1964, Sam Cooke wrote a song that tells the tale of a time when he was trying to bring light to the struggles that he was facing. Through this song, he found a way to spread hope using his voice. Decades later this same song would serve as an encouragement to me during my challenging times.

I was asked why this song was so impactful to me, in this episode I share with you that reason.

Unpacked With Caroline Burckle

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:22:31 +0000

This week on the show Caroline Burckle joins me on the show.

Caroline is a former Olympic swimmer. She represented the USA at the 2008 Olympic games where she helped America win a bronze medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay. She's a graduate of the University of Florida where was a 23-time all-American, and in 2008 she was the NCAA female swimmer of the year she broke one of the oldest standing NCAA women's records in the 500-yard freestyle.

Post-retirement Caroline co-founded the rise athletes coaching program which helps empower athletes to be their best and helps them control their emotions and the pressures that come with high-performance sports.

However, I didn't hear about caroline because of her swimming accolades, I heard caroline's story of how she got to where she is today and the struggles and valleys she had to cross to find herself.

This Episode:

Her swimming career & Experiences

Lessons from her parents

Why does she feel like she was never fully heard

Wanting to please everyone

Why she the Olympic experience was great and a load at the same time

Her journey through transition and why it took her a while to get back on her feet

Finding self-worth mentally and physically

The start of rise athletes and so much more.

this is an episode you really dont want to miss.

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How To Inspire Hope

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 7 Jun 2022 16:43:28 +0000

How do we inspire hope? how do we inspire change?

As the saying goes, "People might not remember what you say, but they'll never forget how you make them feel."

Our words and actions matter. We inspire change and spread hope by doing our best to align the two.

Enjoy the episode.

Progress Over Perfection With Payton Chadwick

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 31 May 2022 12:55:18 +0000

This week on the show, she's a former NCAA champion, a 12-time first-team all-American, a Part-time chef, and a professional hurdler for Asis, Payton Chadwick joins me on the show. Originally from Springdale Arkansas, she grew up a Razorback fan and later down the road, she would attend the same school she grew up supporting.

In this Episode:

Battling back from injury this season
How she quiets the doubts
How she found the courage to ask for help
Her success at the University of Arkansas
how her faith helps keep her grounded
Finding self-worth and value away from the sport
How she handles stress
How she started cooking & developing her culinary skills
Why is progress more important than perfection and so much more.

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Authentically Me With Ameer Webb

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:40:36 +0000

In this week on the show, my former training partner Ameer Webb joins me on the show. Ameer is a 2016 Olympian, 2x USA champion in the 200, 3x NCAA champion. He’s also a member of that prestigious sprinter's club to runs 100m in under 10 seconds and under 20 seconds in 200m.

Ameer doesn’t do many interviews so for many, this might be the first time you hear him talk about his journey through life and sport to date.

This episode:
-Grew up in a Carson California
-Why his mom move him to Tustin California
-How he tried to find his identity in sport and away from it
-His experience at Cerritos college & why he stayed focused despite what was going on around him
-Why he picked Texas A&M
-Struggles after college as he turned professional
-How frustration almost made him walk away from the sport in 2015

Asked his first USA team which was also his first Olympic team

How he has had a hard time dealing with balance and the lessons he’s learned navigating through that

Mental battles, anxiety, depressive moments and how we all have those moments

And so much more.

Check out the full episode today. You don’t want to miss it.

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Track & Field Isn't As Easy As People Think, UFC 274 Recap, Mental Health Awareness Month

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 9 May 2022 15:18:48 +0000

In this week's Episode Of "Unscripted With Akeem Haynes," we decided to switch things up a little based on the number of responses we've been getting with regard to certain topics.

In This Episode, Akeem Touches On:

-Why track and field isn't as easy as it looks (2:50)
-Rose Namajunas Vs. Carla Esparza (18:17)
-Michael Chandler Vs. Tony Ferguson (12:49)
-May Is Mental Health Awareness Month (17:30)
-Outro (22:17)

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Emotional Intelligence With Natashia Mensah

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 3 May 2022 13:00:33 +0000

This week on the show. She's a mother of 4 children, a Certified Life Transformation & Nutrition Coach, and the founder of the internationally recognized makeup brand Mia Adora. the resilient and joyful Natashia Mensah.

If you've heard of Natasha before, maybe you've seen her online, maybe you've purchased her products or seen her speak on stage. Then you know the energy, information, passion and joy she takes with her wherever she goes. When I first met Natasha, I knew small snippets of her story but I wanted to know the full details of how she is able to smile today despite some of the impactful tragic events that happened in her life.

In 2019, Natashia's husband passed away from colorectal cancer. Immediately her life was changed forever. This moment left her in a dark spot with 4 kids to raise, a business she wasn't qualified to run, a team that was depending on her and trying to grieve the loss herself.
Throughout this episode, Natasha takes us through the ups and downs of her journey, the good moments, the tough moments, the challenging moments and how she is able to smile and live fully with purpose while raising her 4 kids.

She threw herself into grind mode and found ways to grow her brand bigger than it's ever been. She's said this countless amount of times. "if I can do it, then you can too."

There are a lot of things that she said that really resonated with me, and I believe it will resonate with you as well. especially if you are a mother. She speaks the truth, she's transparent and she is truly an inspiration and ray of hope to keep pushing forward.

Enjoy the episode.

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Q&A

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:40:12 +0000

We have reached another milestone on the podcast. Episode 100! thank you to everyone that continues to tune into the show each week. Your support is greatly appreciated.

This episode is all about answering some of the questions that were submitted on Instagram. We wanted to do something a little different for this episode, why not include our listeners so that's what we did!

Short episode this week, but again we just wanted to take this moment to say thank you all for your continued support of the show.

If you have a few short moments, do us a favour and leave a rating and review of the show, it goes a long way in moving the podcast forward. And check out the show on youtube as well!

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In Life You Will Be Tested With Kerri Ann Mitchell

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by a good friend of mine. She's an Olympian, a graduate from the University of Oklahoma, and the founder of ACSS which is short for Administrative care support services where she provides administrative support for businesses, law firmers and other corporate administrate fields. She's a woman of faith and an all-around good-spirited individual. I've known Kerri Ann since 2012, she's always been genuine, hard-working and highly focused on being the best that she can be. Kerri Ann's journey hasn't been an easy one, she faced her fair share of hardships as a young adolescent with family and external challenges. It was those same experiences that reminded her of the things she didn't want to do or become, since then she's been very intentional about her approach in life. She excelled in track and field, most people know her as a sprinter but she started as a jumper and then could sprint. right after high school, she went to the University of Arkansas before she transferred to Oklahoma and finished there. After her college career, she essentially retired from the track in 2005 and decided to come back in 2009 and started back training. And that's the interesting part because she made the Olympic team in 2012 with basically a year and a half of training and getting back into form. 2012 at the Olympic trials which were in Calgary Alberta, she finished 3rd in the 100m and made the Canadian Olympic team.

In this episode we touch on:

• Her Upbringing & some of the challenges she faced
• Getting started in track and field
• transition from high school to university
• How she faced her insecurities
• Why she retired from Track & came back 4 years later
• Olympic Experience
• How a car accident left her in a very dark space
• How her faith was tested & later helped her stay balanced and so much more.

Kerri ann's story is inspiring and I know you'll enjoy it and get something from it.

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You Have To Believe In Yourself With Barry Brewer Jr

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week on the show I'm joined by a comedian, actor, entrepreneur, and music artist he's a man of many hats and wears them all well. The multifaceted & Multi-talented, Barry Brewer JR.

This Episode We Get Into:

• Growing Up In the Southside Chicago
• discovering purpose through comedy early
• Moving to LA at 18 & the 18 years before he got his breakthrough
• Writing, Directing & Producing his first comedy special "Chicago I'm Home"
• releasing his debut album
• His roles in the hit show "Games People Play" & Tyler Perris "Bruh"
• How his faith helped him stay grounded
• what keeps him going through tough times & so much more

I've been trying to find a word that resonates with each person that comes on, and this is one of the words that come to mind. Believe.

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Check out his Comedy special on amazon: "Chicago I'm Home"
Check out his album: "Villain Hero"

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Run Your Own Race With Terrence Trammell

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 4 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, He's a 9x World Medalist, including two silver medals at the Olympic games in the 100mh hurdles, 2x indoor world championships titles in the 60m titles. He gets busy in the 100m as well too, He use to compete in his clothing brand, He's an entrepreneur, sprint and hurdles coach, and as of 2021, he was inducted into the USATF hall of fame. Terrence Tramell stops by the show!

Each episode I try and think of a word that resonates with the person and as I was listening to this episode back, the word that came to mind was integrity.

In this episode we touch on:

His upbringing

The culture and shifts in Atlanta in the '90s

The promise he made to himself after watching the 96' Olympic games in Atlanta

Why he picked the university of south Carolina & The transition to the collegiate ranks

How he dealt with pressure on and off the track

The importance of support & The brotherhood he cultivated with his omega psi phi family

His collegiate & Olympic experiences

What it was like on the circuit competing against Allen Johnson, Liu Xiang, Anier Garcia and others

How being inducted into the USATF hall of fame wasn't just about him

and so much more great stories throughout the episode.

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My Disappointments Helped Me Find Strength With Tyquendo Tracey

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, 2x Jamaican 100m Champion, Olympian and puma athlete professional sprinter, Tyquendo Tracey Joins me on the show.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Tyquendo, he's had an interesting journey to get to where he is today and I think we highlighted parts of that throughout the episode. The transparency in this episode about how an athlete deals with injuries, and disappointments was refreshing to hear. As someone who dealt with my fair share of disappointments in the sport, I knew I wasn't alone with what I was going through, but I felt like I was and to hear how tyquendo narrates his pain and turns into a positive will be in encouragement for many athletes and people in general who might feel alone as well.

In this episode we touch on:

-Growing up in Jamaica

-Lessons he learned from his grandmother and mother -How he started running track and field -His transition from high school to university -Running on a fractured bone -Disappointments at the 2015 world championships -His breakout year in 2018 -Olympic trials in 2020 -How he dealt with the disappointment in the Tokyo Olympic games -How he battled his state of depression -The importance of support -What it meant to be an ambassador for lifespan water + and so much more stories in between. I enjoyed this episode and I believe that you will do. Leave us a comment on our social media platforms or on youtube, subscribe to the show and share this episode with a friend.

Enjoy the episode!

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There's A Bigger Purpose For Me Life With Stedman Bailey

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:27:39 +0000

This week on the show, you might have seen him at West Virginia torching DBS and defences, he's number three on the all-time list for most receiving touchdowns in a single season in the NCAA. He was drafted in the third round by the St Louis Rams, he's an entrepreneur, a speaker and among many other things a Survivor Stedman Bailey joins me on the show

I use to watch him when I was in college doing work every week in West Virginia. If there was a word that rings throughout this episode, it would be a re-direction. Many times in this episode, Stedman was re-directed in different stages in his life, but every time he was re-directed there was a purpose and reasoning behind it.

This Episode:

•We touch on the challenges he faced growing up

•Why he transferred high schools to team up with Geno Smith

•How he got himself recruited by going to a camp that he wasn't invited to

•His career at West Virginia University

•How he met his father in prison during his time in West Virginia,

•Being selected in the NFL Draft & his first few years in the NFL

•The incredible story of the incident that impacted his life & the perspective he's gained despite the daily battles

•We talk about fatherhood, entrepreneurship and business and the impact that he's trying to create at this stage in his life.

A truly inspirational touching story I know I was touched by it when I heard about it on the news in the year it happened but hearing it from his mouth speaks so much more volume. I believe this is an episode that you will truly enjoy.

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Finding Purpose In A Dark Time With Allen Levi Simmons

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:56:53 +0000

This week on the show, Motivational Speaker, Author, Podcast Host & Marine Allen Levi Simmons Joins me on the show.

I had a great conversation with Allen, we touch on so many different things, from life to business, relationships, war stories, this is a heavy conversation but Allen's story and the transformation that he made to just function normally is an incredible story that you will hear as the conversation goes.

Allen Levi Simmons is a native of Summerville, SC and the United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran who has deployed to Baghdad, Iraq and Marjah, Afghanistan. After war Allen wrestled with PTSD from a Traumatic Brain Injury he sustained in Afghanistan from a Rocket Propelled Grenade blast.

He battled depression and suicide as he forged his path of purpose and inspired hope in those around him. He is a 2020 Graduate from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. After graduating from UNCC Allen obtained a role with one of the leading technology companies in the world, IBM.

Allen published his first collection of poems titled "Can I Speak?" and his book has been supported by the Dean of Students at UNCC and Dubose Middle School. His book tells stories from the lives of characters who face different adversities. He has evoked empathy and has inspired his readers to reflect on their own unique stories.

As a dynamic Motivational Speaker and Coach, Allen has inspired Teachers, Elementary through College Students, Professionals, Churches and Entrepreneurs. His motto has moved the hearts of those who desire motivation as they journey through life; it is a lifestyle and a mindset. "Never Stop Never Quit Repeat! " is now a household motto that families are incorporating in their daily lives.

Allen is the Founder of Live N Love Incorporate, Persist Motivational Clothing Co., Brunch and Ties, Brunch and Heels and AllenLeviSpeaks. When COVID19 struck the world Allen created The Purpose Pod podcast to bring the world together. From March of 2020 to December 2020 he interviewed Lawyers, Doctors, NFL players, Actresses, Entrepreneurs, Music Artists, Poets, Authors, Veterans, Service Members, Educators and more!

He continues to use his podcast to inspire and educate his listeners into their purposeful life.

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I Found Strength During The Journey With Montell Griffin

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:08:00 +0000

This week on the show, 1992 Olympian, Former WBC light heavyweight champion, Entrepreneur and current boxing trainer, Montel "Ice" Griffin Joins me on the show.

Really Enjoyed my conversation with Montell, he was able to fit us in after training some of his fighters at his gym, he has a very interesting story, and we touch on a lot of different things in between.

This Episode We Get into:

-Introduction
-His upbringing
-Memories with his father and Muhammad Ali as a youth
-Larry Holmes Story
-Making the Olympic team after taking 8 years off from boxing + The Olympic Experience + Hall Of Fame Discussion
-Battling With Depression
-Why The Professional Level Was Easier Than Than The Amateur Level
-Recap Of His Fights With Roy Jones Jr, James Toney, Antonio Tarver
-Thoughts On His Last Training Camp Before Retirement
-Whom He Thought His Toughest Fight Was
-How he balances life at this stage in his life
-Special Thoughts On His Father
-His top 5 favourite boxers
-His Approach To Training Fighters
-Windy City Boxing Club + Community Work and development In Chicago
-What Boxing Taught Him About Himself
-Outro/ Closing Remarks

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The Evolution of Sprinting and Purpose With Stuart McMillan

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 16:43:25 +0000

26 years of coaching, Co-Founder and CEO Of Altis & he's also their present short sprints coach, he's coached over 70 Olympians over 9 Olympic games, both winter and summer Olympics, helping attain over 30 Olympic medals, He's an author, A coffee connoisseur. He's a man that wears many hats. He's also my former coach who helped me get to my second Olympic games and win an Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. While many people know him for his work on the track and the success he's had in the sport, There are more sides to him than most people get to see, perhaps this episode will give you insight into the other side of the man behind the hats. Stuart Mcmillan joined me on the show.

This Episode We Get Into:

His Upbringing
Moving To Canada + Culture Adjustment
How He Started Coaching + Lessons Learned From His Father
The Hilarious Story Of How He Met Donovan Bailey
His History Of Music/Reggae
The importance of support
How Dan Pfaff Impacted His Life
2012 London Olympic Games
How He handles Mistakes, Criticism + Personal Development
The evolution of finding purpose
Why He Left Art School
Why He Stopped Coaching and Came Back To It
And a bunch of stories in between

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Painting Without Limits With Jennifer Volcy

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:56:03 +0000

This week on the show, my guest is a former division 1 soccer player, an Artist and a Lawyer at Slaughter, Regan & Cole. Jennifer Volcy

In this episode, we talk about her upbringing

Lessons that she learned growing up,

How she got involved in soccer & the transition to Southern University A&m college in Baton Rouge Louisiana

How she balances her schooling as a criminal justice major and her soccer obligations as a student-athlete + The ups and downs during those times.

We talk about her next steps post collegiately + what it was like after she passed the California State bar.

We also touch on the moment that led her to take her art seriously and how it became an outlet for an already packed schedule

We also talk about what it was like to get recognition from some of the people that she painted such as NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and many others.

We touch doubt, fear and why she doesn't put limitations on her work and what she wants to create.

This is an episode I believe you'll enjoy, Check out the visual episode on youtube and be sure to check out Jennifer's artwork.

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I'm More Than A Boxing Trainer With Jeff Mayweather

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:58:08 +0000

This week my guest is a former boxer and for the past few decades world-class trainer, and one of the most well-known families in boxing, Jeff Mayweather.

I had a great conversation with Jeff, he was very gracious with his time and was very honest about all of the questions that I asked them and gave us great insight into who he was the fighter and how he trains his athletes now. Jeff grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan with his Brothers who were all professional boxers and all had their success. His eldest brother Floyd Mayweather senior was a former welterweight contender, his other brother Roger was a two-division world champion and he in his career, was a former IBO super featherweight champion.

In this episode we talk about:

•What it was like growing up with his brothers

•How he got involved in boxing

•The promise he made his mother left him a little conflicted

•The mindset it takes to be a champion

•Why he considers himself more of a life coach than just a boxing trainer

•We talk about the Mayweather name and why it's important to protect that name

•We talk about what he saw in his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr that made him different and what his best performance was

•We talk about his top five favourite boxers of all time and what he thinks about this generation of boxers + so much more

Whether you are a boxing enthusiast or not, I believe you'll enjoy this episode and get a lot from his journey I know that I did.

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Nothing Great Happens In Your Comfort Zone With Ken Rideout

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:05:29 +0000

This week on the show my guest is a financial consultant, Marathon Athlete and he's 1/2 of the Uber popular podcast "The fight with Teddy Atlas", Ken Rideout.

I first heard about ken after listening to his podcast where he co-host with teddy atlas, entitled the fight. I thought this episode was a great way to start the new season, in this episode Ken walks us through the ups and downs of growing up in Boston.

We get into the hardships of his childhood, we get into his time spent working as a prison guard, We get into how he battled his low moments and how he tackled his addiction. We get into his family dynamics and why he and his wife decided to adopt a baby after having 3 of his own. We talk about the sports he did growing up such as boxing, football and hockey before finding endurance sports later in life.

We talk about how he started working with teddy atlas and the growth of the podcast. Ken is the real deal, not because he's perfect but because he embraces who he is as a person and isn't afraid to be his authentic self. I enjoyed this episode and I believe you will do. for the next few months, he's gearing up and getting ready to run the Boston Marathon in April. Be sure to keep up with his progress there I'm sure he'll be at the front of the pack. So without further due, enjoy this week's episode with Ken Rideout.

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Instagram: @Kenrideout
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3: Tips How To Navigate Through A Dry Season

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 16:06:43 +0000

What's going on everyone? Welcome back to the first episode of season 3 of Unscripted. I hope the new year has been treating you well so far! We've missed you!

Let's get into Episode #88 - Welcome back!

In Episode 88 we are going to talk about something that I think we've all been through at some point.

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things and maybe your not seeing results as quickly as you'd like?

Maybe you've taken time to reflect, and while you see progress it seems like you are far behind where you thought you'd be?

Maybe some days you wake up and you feel like you have it all together, and the next day you ask yourself "What is going on here?"

If you find yourself in this season, perhaps you are in a dry season. In this episode, we talk about "how to navigate through a dry season"

Double down on your foundation/Routine
Continue to do the work/Control What's In front of you
Endure The Season, it will change.

Thank you for tuning in to the episode, Check out the visual episode on youtube and subscribe to the channel over there as well!

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Season 2 Finale

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:00:19 +0000

Thank you to everyone that tune into the show this season. I want to thank everyone that left a rating and review of the show, and thank you to everyone that shared the episode as well. In the finale of season 2, Akeem reflects on the year it's been and he shares a quick message to close out the year and onwards towards the new year. Happy new year! And Merry Christmas to everyone. Until next season, enjoy the episode! Much love ! Don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube and on Instagram: @unscriptedwak!

Finding Balance With Catriona Le May Doan

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:00:37 +0000

This week on the show, she has once nicknamed the fastest woman on skates. She's a 3xOlympic medalist including the first-ever Canadian to win back-to-back gold medals in 1998 & 2002. She's an 11x World medalist including 5 world titles in the 500m sprints and short sprints. In 2008 she was inducted into the Canadian Hall of fame. She's the current President and CEO of sport Calgary, she is on the Canada games vice-chair counsel as well as Canada games special Olympics Canada board member and current Chef De mission of team Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympic games. She's a woman of many hats I'm talking about Former Canadian Speed Skater, Motivational Speaker & Author, Catriona Le May Doan Joins me on the show

Catriona Le May Doan and I had a very insightful, transparent conversation.
In this episode: We talk about her upbringing and how she got involved in the sport of speed skating, she talks about the lessons and advice that her mom instilled in her and her siblings, we talk about the transition and move from Saskatchewan to pursue school and her skating career at the University of Calgary. We talk about the pressure to win a medal and the pressure of being a champion at the Olympic games. We talk about how to navigate through low moments, we talk about why it's important to take time for yourself. She gives great insight into the woman she is today and so much more.
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Be Kind To Yourself With Kaetlyn Osmond

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, 3x Olympic medalist including a gold in the team event in 2018 and an individual bronze, 2x World Medalist including a gold in 2018. She's the 6th woman in Canadian history to win an individual medal in figure skating with a bronze medal in 2018. She is not retired from the ice and is now studying and putting her focus into becoming a journalist. Former Canadian figure skater, Kaetlyn Osmond Joins me on the show.

In this episode, kaetlyn takes us through the highs and lows in her career including the injury that made her want to quit the sport at 18 and the backstory behind her 2018 individual medal, we talk about how the pandemic affected her mentally, we talk about how retirement took a toll on her before she found her footing. We talk about finding self-worth away from the sport and so much more. While you know what she can do on the ice, this episode takes you through the person she was and who she is growing into today. This is an episode I believe you will enjoy!

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There are Levels To This

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:05:54 +0000

In this episode, we get into the importance of being great on your level. We as people always want more and more. While we want more, we might not be ready for that increase. If we take what is in front of us for granted, what makes us think we are ready for elevation? Everybody wants to be great, but to be great, you have to be great where you are right now. Elevation comes when you maximize all the opportunities that are in front of you today, Be great on the level that you are on. Check out the full episode for the full breakdown and conversation. Share this episode with a friend today, connect with us on social media.

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Speak Your Truth With Aleen Bailey

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 15:00:29 +0000

This week on the show, 2004 Olympic Gold medalist, 3x World medalist including a Gold in 2009, 2003 NCAA Champion in both the 100m & 200m and now sprint coach at Cane Bay High School in South Carolina, Former Jamaican Sprinter Aleen Bailey. Aleen was around during a special time In Jamaica, she helped create history in 2004 where she helped Jamaica win their first relay Gold medal in the history of the event. In this episode, Aleen and I touch on a lot of things:

Including how she got into the track. Track and field wasn't something she kinda came into in her form, it was something someone close to her advised her to do, Aleen had a lot of anger inside of her and she would get into a lot of fights, but this was all because of an incident that she had to bottle up back then that she can talk about it now. We talk about her time at Barton community college, her sprint doubles at South Carolina, how she handles transition, the 2004 Olympic Games, lots of stories and memories in between, her relationship with Jamaican dancehall star Capleton and how she finds balance in her life today and so so so much more.

This is an episode you don't want to miss.

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Your Failures Don't Define You With Julian Forte

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week 2xOlympian and one of Jamaica's fastest men Julian Forte Joins me on the show. Julian is on that prestigious list of sprinters who were able to run sub 10 in the 100m and sub 20 in the 200m. I first saw Julian in 2014 at the World Relays in the Bahamas he ran the third leg for that Jamaican team that won that year. A remarkable talent with high expectations and has done well for himself throughout the years. in this episode we get into a lot of things, we spend the first bit of the conversation just touching on his performance at the recent Olympic games, not the physical side but the mental whirlwind that he found himself in post games. We always see athletes at their best, never really able to let their guard down. In this episode, Julian explains the ups and downs leading up the games, what he felt during that time and how he's motivated more than ever to get back to where he believes he is. we touch on why leaving jamaica to train after high school was never a consideration. We talk about why it's important to have good people in your life and so much more. If you've been following his career over the years, you'll get a better understanding of his mindset and his approach to everyday life. With that being said, enjoy this week's episode with Julian Forte.

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Empathy With Glenroy Gilbert

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week 5xOlympian, 4x on the summer side with track and field, 1 on the winter side with 2-man bobsled, 1996 Olympic gold medalist 2x World Champion, 1995 Pan Am Gold medalist in the 100m, 2008 Canadian sports hall of fame inductee and current head coach of Athletics Canada Glenroy Gilbert joins me on the show. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing, the migration from Trinidad to Canada, lessons he learned from his mother, his time at LSU, how he balanced his success at the 1996 Olympic games while battling one of the toughest times in his life away from the track, his faith and what he hopes to instill in his kids every single day. If you know G on the track he's a man of business and demands to get the results, but in this episode, he let his guard down a bit and shares the wisdom of someone who travelled ways to get to where he is today. Enjoy The Episode. Follow Glenroy on social: @GlenroyGilbert, all things unscripted:https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

The Process Of Transition

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:05:04 +0000

Transition isn't an easy thing to do, it can be challenging mentally, physically and emotionally. Fear, Doubt, are among two of the most common feelings when it comes to starting something new. In this episode, we talk about how to handle the mental back and forth match when dealing with the process of transition.

Financial Planning With Kirby Fabien

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:56 +0000

This week Former CFL offensive lineman for the BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes and now financial Consultant/Planner, Kirby Fabian joins me on the show. Originally from Calgary Alberta Canada, Kirby was A dual-sport athlete playing basketball and football throughout high school. He excelled in football and coming out of high school was one of the top offensive linemen in the country. He signed with the University of Calgary where he had a successful career and continued his dominance on the field. In 2012 Kirby was selected with the #7 pick to the bc lions in the CFL draft. early on Kirby solidified himself in the offence and spent 8 successful years in the CFL making him one of the tops paid linemen in the league. After the 2018 season, Kirby decided to hang up the spikes and step into a field where he now protects people differently. Since retirement from the sport, Kirby is now establishing himself as one of the top financial consultants in Vancouver. in this episode we talk about Kirby's upbringing, how a visit back to Haiti gave him a new perspective on life, highlights of his football career, finding the right financial planner, red flags when it comes to trusting people with your finances, the best way to minimize debt and so much more. Kirby shares great financial advice on how we can get our finances in order. Contact Kirby here: https://linktr.ee/kfabienwealth

Mental Check With Natalie Allport

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, I'm joined by a former Canadian National Team Snowboarder. content creator & speaker, and founder of 93Agency where she helps people build their brand through social media, Natalie Allport.

Natalie grew up playing sports from a young age. she did everything that you could think of, soccer, hockey, basketball, softball and she excelled in all of them. But at the age of 12, she discovered snowboard. while she said she wasn't good at it she stuck without and that would impact her life for the years to come.

At 13 she entered her first local snowboarding contest and won. in 2010 she began competing at events beyond the local level, she took online courses during the summertime, worked full time and graduated high school a semester early because of her dedication to her online schooling during the summertime. needless to say, she dedicated her life to snowboarding for the sole purpose of one thing, and that was to make the 2014 Olympic team.

The summer leading up to the 2014 Olympic campaign, did not go she expected. she faced a bunch of injuries such as breaking her tailbone, ribs, ankle, wrist and heels and when the games were on, she was on the couch in a shoulder sling, watching and cheering her teammates on.

2015 Natalie made a hard decision and decided to step away from the sport. the toll of building herself up mentally and physically took a toll on her mental health which led to ongoing anxiety attacks and moments where depression took over her state of mind.

Throughout this episode, you will hear Natalie touch on the highs and lows that she faced during her time in the sport and her transition out of It and the toll it took on her. It's because of her low moments that she became an advocate for mental health and sharing her story to remind people that they are not alone in the day-to-day battles. Follow Natalie on social: @natalieallport

Sacrifices With Liemarvin Bonevacia

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

My guest on the show is 3xOlympian, Olympic silver medalist, 400m runner from the Netherlands, Liemarvin Bonevicia. In this episode, we talk about his journey growing up in Curacao, learning the importance of sacrifices at an early age. his development as an athlete, how he stayed positive during his mother's illness, his experiences and lessons learned in the Olympic games and the legacy he wants to leave behind for those coming behind him. Follow liemarvin on social media here: @lie_marvin

It's Bigger Than Me With Christian Taylor

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:00:17 +0000

This week my guest is one of the greatest triple jumpers of all time. He's a 10xAll American at the University of Florida, 3x NCAA champion, He's a 2x US Champion, 4x World Champion, 2x Olympic Champion and the first to defend a back to back title since 1976, he is also second on the all-time triple jump list with a jump of 18.21m. My guest this week is Christian Taylor. In this episode, we talk about the injury that stopped him from competing at the recent Olympic games (2021), How he approaches each day from a mental and spiritual standpoint, how winning a world title actually led him down a state of depression and how he found back his joy for the sport. How his faith and his family helped him stay grounded, how he finds balance and the importance of mentorship and priorities and so much more! Follow Christian on social: @taylored2jump

The pressure of keeping it all together

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:43:13 +0000

In this episode, we touch on the mental and physical strain that pressure can bring us. Life events will come and hit us from all angles which leaves us with the challenge of trying to navigate through the ups and downs and not lose ourselves along the way. Three things can help you stay positive and Encouraged if you are in this season. 1). You can't do life alone, allow your friends to be there for you. 2). Let go of what things should be, and work with what is. 3). Hold on, it's temporary. Listen to the full episode to catch the full breakdown.

The Pursuit Of Joy & Happiness With Mo Gawdat

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:18:54 +0000

This week I'm joined by former Chief Business Officer for Google X, Serial Entrepreneur, author of the best selling book entitled "Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy " Mo Gawdat. With 27 years of experience in the engineering field, Mo has had quite the journey over the years working with some of the biggest household names helping them rise in the modern world. He started at IBM Egypt as a systems engineer before moving to a sales role in the government sector. From there he moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he joined NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He then became regional manager of BAT(Best Available Technology) At Microsoft, where he assumed various roles throughout seven and a half years; in his last role at Microsoft, he headed the communications sector across emerging markets worldwide. In 2007 Mo joined google to start its business in Emerging Markets. In 2013, he moved to Google’s innovation arm, Google X, where he led the business strategy, planning, sales, business development, and partnerships.

Alongside his Engineering career, Mo remained a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded more than 20 businesses in fields such as health and fitness, food and beverage and real estate. He served as a board member in several technology-based companies, health and fitness and consumer goods companies as well as several government technologies and innovation boards in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He mentors tens of start-ups at any point in time. Mo is also the author of the best-selling book Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy (2017). Dedicated to his son Ali who passed away in 2014. The book outlines methods for managing and preventing disappointment. It draws from several different philosophies and religions, although Buddhism, Stoicism and Mindfulness are central tenets. He is also the voice behind one of the top podcasts in the health and fitness space entitled "Slo-Mo" where he interests some of the top insightful minds in different fields and touch on many different topics with each episode. he has a new book coming out entitled Scary Smart which will be released on September 30th, if you head over to win@mogawdat.com and send him a screenshot of your sign-up pre-order he will send you a signed copy of the book. He's got 50 copies where he will sign to be sure to do that! Connect with no on social: @Mo_Gawdat

Delayed Does Not Mean Denied Part Two: The Full Picture

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:25:39 +0000

In part one we talked about the emotional rollercoaster of our feelings when we feel delayed, setback or re-directed and every other feeling that comes with that state of mind. In the final part of this two-part series, we are going to focus on the full picture. Life is beautiful, but we have to accept both the good and the bad, the wins and the losses, the triumphs and the defeats as beautiful as well. That is what we touch on in this episode. if you haven't heard the first episode, check out part one before tuning into this one! do us a huge favour and leave a rating or review of the podcast and share with us your thoughts! Thank you for listening!

Delayed Does Not Mean Denied Part One: Emotional Rollercoaster

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:25:09 +0000

In this week's episode, I touch on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games and some of the highlights that stuck out for me. We also discuss what it feels like to be delayed or redirected from a specific path that we might have worked hard to get ourselves on only to come up short and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with that feeling. This will be a two-part series entitled: delayed does not mean denied, this week we talk about Emotional Rollercoaster. Don't forget to leave a rating or review of the show! contact:Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com

Be Courageous With Melissa Bratic

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 13:45:38 +0000

This week I'm joined by four-time Canadian national karate champion Melissa Bratic. Melissa comes from a family with a strong history in the sport of karate. She is the second youngest of four sisters in total. Her eldest sisters both climbed the ranks and became champions in their own right both on the national stage and international stage as well. As she continues to make a name for herself away from her sisters, This episode comes with a theme in mind, and that theme is Patience. Throughout this episode, you will hear melissa talk about how it was her mindset and the willingness to be patient in her journey that helps her compete at her best. With a sport that is so focused on precision and making the right moves and the right time, you might be able to understand why this suits her to a T. In this episode we talk about the origins of her journey, having her dad as a coach, looking up to her sisters, the ups and downs of karate and the lessons and sacrifices she made along the way to get to where she is today. Follow melissa here: @melissabratic

Prepare To Win With Milt Stegall

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:30:27 +0000

This week I'm joined by Hall of Fame Receiver Milt Stegall, Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio Milt is the youngest of 5 siblings. from an early age excelled athletically He attended Roger Bacon High School, where he was an All-State football player, All-City basketball player and qualified for the state track meet his senior year.

Stegall attended Miami of Ohio University, where he was a four-year football letterman from 1988 to 1991. Stegall finished with 106 receptions for 1,581 yards, and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver. Because of his speed (he competed on Miami's track and field team where he holds the 3rd fastest 100-meter dash, 10.44 seconds, and 5th fastest 200-meter dash, 21.24 seconds). All of these accomplishments garnered Stegall an honourable mention all-Mid-American Conference selection as a junior.

Milt signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after college as an undrafted free agent with Cincinnati Bengals. He played 21 games over 3 seasons, where he before singing with the green bay packers for the 1995 season, however, injuries slowed him down which led him to get released. later that year he signed with the Winnipeg blue bombers. As soon as he touched the field the legend of milt Stegall began.

in 2002 milt would go on to have one of the greatest individual seasons in CFL history. He led the CFL in receptions (106), receiving yards (1,896), yards from scrimmage (1,896), touchdowns (23), receiving touchdowns (23), 100-yard games (10), 100-yard receiving games (10), average yards per catch (17.9) and non-kicker scoring (140). He set a new league single-season record for touchdowns with 23 and a new league single-season record for receiving touchdowns, also with 23. All of these made him the obvious choice as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player.

Stegall has continued his excellence throughout the seasons with the Blue Bombers. Throughout his playing career, milt still has the CFL records for most touchdowns with 147, most receiving touchdowns in a season with 23, the highest yards per catch average with 26

with numbers like that he was a clear first-ballot Hall of the farmer. in 2012 he was selected as a first-ballot Hall of fam inductive and the ceremony was in the city where he played his whole entire CFL career. After his playing career ended In June 2009, he joined the TSN analyst for the CFL boarding casing network which he still does to the current date.

Follow Milt on social: @miltstegalltsn

Longevity With Derek Williams

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000

This week I'm joined by the man who's helping athletes in the NBA and various other sports add years to their career, Former professional basketball player and high-performance fitness trainer Derek Williams Aka Mr1nf1n1ty Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Derek grew up in less than ideal circumstances. However, From an early age, he had dreams of playing in the NBA. Basketball wasn't just a dream but rather an outlet for him to stay out of trouble and put his focus on something productive. He quickly made a name for himself in the high school ranks before signing play with the IUPUI Jaguars a decision 1 school in the NCAA. After receiving his BA from IUPUI he decided to go play professional basketball in Europe, where he won a championship and was named MVP. After battling some injuries, he decided to call it a career and embark on a new path that would help athletes get healthy and stay healthy to achieve their own greatness and be their best optimal selves. However, the journey was not without its challenges. During his transition, he faced stages of homelessness, but it was at that time where he said "it wasn't a bad time. I found out a lot about myself that I needed to figure out" Since those times he's been on a path to attack personal health for athletes from the inside out. "If I can help them get their mind strong, their body will heal externally" he's worked with NBA players, NFL players and various other sports helping them prolong their career and get them back on track. Derek is an inspiration to many, he's genuine, he's a man who speaks with belief and conviction and stands on what he believes in. Follow Derek on social: @mr1nf1n1ty

Consider The Process With Ken Harnden

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 13:00:05 +0000

This week I'm joined by, the assistant sprints and hurdles coach at the University of Tennessee. My guy Coach Ken Harnden.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Ken knew he had to work hard for whatever he wanted in life, but he also understood what it meant to be grateful for what you have. Throughout his athletic career, Ken was a force to be reckoned with, he made a name for himself when he walked on to the university of north Carolina and won the NCAA title in 1995. From there he turned professional and went on to represent Zimbabwe at 2x Olympic games, (1996 & 2000), 3 world championships, and 2 commonwealth games.

While his track and field resume as an athlete speaks volumes, he matched if not surprised that level as a coach. From 2003-15: he was the assistant sprint coach at Florida State University. From 2015-18: he was the assistant sprint coach at the University of Georgia, and since 2018 he's been the assistant sprint and hurdle coach at the University of Tennessee. Throughout his coaching tenure to date, he's coached 25 athletes NCAA Individual Championships throughout his coaching tenure. He's won 5 NCAA Team Championships, 160+ All-America Honors athletes, 14 Olympians, 6 Sub-10 100m sprinters & 6 NCAA 200m Champions and he's 3x recipient of the USTFCCCA Asst. Coach of the Year award.

Paving The Way With Kaillie Humphries

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:45:17 +0000

This week Kaillie Humphries joined me on the show.

There's nothing that kaillie hasn't seen or health with when it comes to competition on the ice. She's a 4x olympian winning, gold in the 2010 & 2014 Olympic games and a bronze medal in the 2018 Olympic games. She's the first female bobsledder to defend her title in two different games since Canadian figure skater Catriona Le May Doan. Kaillie has also if my numbers are correct 4 world championship titles along the way.

She's a fierce competitor and highly regarded as one of the best pilots if not the best pilot to enter the sport. But Kallie's biggest battles have been off the track, she's fought for women coming in the sport now and for those who will come behind. She's been an advocate for fighting against bullies and using her voice to shine the right for equal treatment in sport for women and men and for many others. Kaillie wears her heart on her sleeves she's very passionate about her sport, her life, and people. In this episode we talk about her upbringing, winning an Olympic title on home soil in Canada, reaping the next year, how she quiets the noise around her, mentorship, leadership, how she coped with times of depression and anxiety and the decision that led her to step away from Canadian bobsled and compete for another country. and so much more. this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Now What?

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:07:41 +0000

Have you ever said to yourself, "Now what?" maybe something good just happened to you, or perhaps something didn't work out so well, regardless of the situation there is something that comes after what just happened. In this episode, I talk about how to navigate through those "now what" moments from a mental standpoint and what the next moves should look like. Support the Show Here: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

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Pressure Situation With Marvin Bracy

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:42:03 +0000

This week 100m Specialist Marvin Bracy joins me on the show. Marvin is no stranger to pressure, at an early age, he excelled in track and field and football which immediately brought him national attention and high expectations. On the football field In 2010, the Orlando Sentinel ranked him as the No. 6 prospects from Central Florida in the class of 2012. In 2011 on the track Marvin clocked a 100m wind-assisted time of 10.05s that put him second in Florida high school history. Marvin attended Florida state university as a dual-sport athlete running track and playing football before he left after a year and turned pro and made track and field his sole priority. The journey hasn't been easy but his relentless will to persevere through adversity helped him get a silver medal in 2014 at the world indoor championships with a time of 6.48. Two years later in 2016, Marvin achieved a dream of his by making his first Olympic team and running a time of 9.98 to make the team. In this episode we discuss his upbringing, how he finds balance away from sport, transitioning from college to the pros as a 19 year old. The struggles he endured in 2020 and so much more. Marvin carries a lot on his shoulder's but the pressure early in his life prepared him to bear the weight he carries today.
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Get Back Up With Sage Watson

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:17:24 +0000

This week on the show, I'm joined by a Canadian record holder in the 400mh Sage Watson. Originally from medicine hat, AB, Canada sage from an early sage showed that she had a mental toughness that the average kid didn't have. She grew up on a ranch where she had to help raise animals of all kinds. however, she learned many lessons during that time that helped when she stepped on the track. Sage immediately made a name for herself as she accepted a scholarship to attend Florida State University where she went on to be one of the top athletes in the conference. In 2016 she transferred to the University of Arizona and in that same year she went on to represent Canada at the Rio Olympic Games where she had a strong finish in the open 400mh and anchored the 4x4 team Toba 4th place finish. The next year in 2017 she became the NCAA 400mh hurdle champion earning all-American honours in the process. Later that year At the 2017 World Championships, Watson finished sixth in the world in the 400mh. 2019 at World Championships in Doha, Sage broke the 400mh Canadian record that stood since 1996 running a time of 54.32.

Sage has exceeded all expectations, she's a champion on and off the track. She's a great model for anyone who is trying to achieve their dreams.

This is an episode you don't want to miss. She's fought a long Journey to get to where she is today.

Keep up with sage on social: @sagewatson
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Leadership With Tom Higgins

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:43:52 +0000

Coach Tom Higgins is the current defensive coordinator for the Alberta Golden Bears football team in U Sports. He has previously served as the Director of Officiating for the Canadian Football League and is a former Canadian and American football player, head coach, and general manager.

He is the son of a former Philadelphia Eagles tac kle, Tom Higgins Sr., who was a high school football standout at Colonia High School in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. He played nose guard at North Carolina State University. He was an All-American and was a starter in four consecutive bowl games. He was also an All-American wrestler at NC State.

After graduating from college in 1976, Higgins attempted to enter the National Football League but was not selected in the 1976 NFL Draft. He instead played in the Canadian Football League with the Calgary Stampeders for three years. In 1979, Higgins was signed by the Buffalo Bills and played one year in the United States, before returning to Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL.

After retiring as a player, Higgins began coaching at the University of Calgary, winning the 1983 CIS title in the second of his three years as an assistant coach under Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach Peter Connellan. In 1985, Tom joined the Stampeders coaching staff, serving in many different capacities until becoming a head coach in 2001.

He became head coach of the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos later that year, leading the team to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. In 2002 and 2003, he won division titles, and he won a Grey Cup as a head coach, with the Eskimos in 2003.

In 2005, he returned to the Calgary Stampeders as head coach. He held this position for three years, making the playoffs in each. Higgins served as the Director of Officiating from April 2008 to December 2013.

Higgins was hired as the new head coach of the Montreal Alouettes on February 24, 2014. Tom coached a historic 2014 football season starting 1–7, turning the team around to a 9-9 second-place finish, hosting a playoff game and defeating the BC Lions.

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Raising The Bar With Nik Lewis

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 26 May 2021 16:08:43 +0000

Nik Lewis is a former professional Canadian football slotback who played for 15 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, winning in 2008 and 2014 with the Calgary Stampeders. In his first season, he won the CFL Rookie of the Year award, followed by five West Division All-Star and three CFL All-Star awards. He is second all-time as a Stampeder in receptions (805), receiving yards (11,250), and touchdown catches (65) behind Allen Pitts. He also has the club record for consecutive games with a reception, with 166. On August 24, 2017, Lewis became the CFL all-time leader in receptions with 1,051 catches

Now retired from his sporting career, Nik is the CEO of AO sports TV which is an athlete-owned creative platform that brings back the power to athletes to create their content and make a direct profit for their work.

In this episode, we discussed the ups and downs in his career, lessons he learned from those around him growing up, his approach to creating a winning mindset, what it felt to be inducted into the hall of fame and what he is doing now for athletes in a different capacity. Follow Nik Here: @Nikel18. If you would like to show your financial support for the podcast here are two ways you can do so: paypal donation: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires | your support goes along way in moving this Channel Forward!

Purpose & Passion With Angel Kaba

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:30 +0000

Angel is an artistic director-choreographer based in Brooklyn new york. Originally from Belgium, she studied and pursued ballet for more than 15 years starting at the age of 6. In 2009, an opportunity arose for Angel as the Nutella brand in Europe launched a dance competition. Angel entered and won a chance to fly to New York. There, she perfected her training in ballet, street jazz, and hip-hop. In that period, Angel was recruited by mentor Ms. Robin Dunn, a choreographer, dance teacher, and FACE Coach who established herself as a key community leader in today’s entertainment industry. Working with Ms. Dunn has given Angel plenty of opportunities. She has shared the stage with several big-name artists like Coolio, Kanye West, Kaye Styles, Orishas, Taye Diggs, Eddy Kenzo, Diamond Platnumz, Magic System, Alfonso Ribeiro, Salif Keita, Afro B and Rihanna, to name a few.
Her experience has seen her performing on several platforms like the stage, in television, commercials, and even dancing for globally renowned brands such as Coca Cola, Nutella, Levi Strauss & Co, Fructis by Garnier, MTV, NBC, Snapchat and Universal among many others.
Angel has created dance techniques called “Ka’frican,” which sees hip-hop and Afro Urban dance styles combined. In 2013, Angel founded AfroDance New York (ADNY) as a platform that celebrates diversity, communities, and global culture. Social: @AngelKaba All things Angel: https://linktr.ee/angelkaba Your support helps grow this Channel and push it forward: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires or join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkInspires

Behind The Lens With Ashhad Agyapong

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:46 +0000

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

It's never too late to change With Jose Alejandro Vivar

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 5 May 2021 16:52:32 +0000

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

Purpose Lead Series Part 4: Foundational Pieces

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:32:38 +0000

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

Purpose Lead Series Part 3: A Courageous Spirit

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:14:48 +0000

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

Purpose Lead Series Part 2: Creating Your Blueprint Through Trial & Error

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:03 +0000

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:info@akeeminspires.com. 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

Purpose Lead Series Part 1: How Do You Find Your Purpose?

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 01:46:17 +0000

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

Unorthodox With Cabral Richards

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:30:54 +0000

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

Open Canvas With Jasmine Todd

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:24:27 +0000

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

Perspective Shift With Natey Adjei

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:37:08 +0000

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

Breaking Barriers With Sharika Nelvis

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:55:13 +0000

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

Masterclass With Dan Pfaff

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 19:19:25 +0000

We have reached another milestone on the podcast. This is our 50th Episode of unscripted!, Big thank you to everyone that tuned into the podcast each week, and thank you to everyone that has shared with me how the podcast is speaking to them in some way. We appreciate everyone one of you! This week, we have Hall of fame Coach Dan Pfaff. Throughout his career Dan has an extensive resume in many different categories during his 30 years as a collegiate coach, he has directly coached athletes with 29 NCAA individual titles, more than 150 All-America honours, and a slew of collegiate records. Those same athletes helped their teams to NCAA glory as well, as 17 teams Pfaff assisted won NCAA titles. He's been to 10 Olympic Games, 15 world championships, He guided 33 athletes to the Olympic Games, who have won a total of 10 medals, including 1996 100-meter gold medalist Donovan Bailey of Canada and 2012 long jump gold medalist Greg Rutherford of Great Britain. In this episode, we discuss the history of American & Culture, his upbringing as a science teacher turned coach, His NCAA journey, the tough reality of trying to find balance, the Olympic games and some of the athletes he's worked with over the years. This is an episode if you are a coach you do not want to miss, I enjoyed some of the great stories shared and lessons he shared. follow dan Pfaff on his social accounts: @DPfaffSC 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

Home Grown With Justyn Knight

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:53:55 +0000

This week my guest is Canadian Distance Runner - Justyn Knight. One of Canada's top athletes and rising stars in the world, specializing in distances from 1500- 10k, he's versatile and has had success in all disciplines.

Throughout his time at Syracuse University, Justyn won a few ACC Titles, NCAA Titles including in 2017 when he won the Cross Country National Championships. Later that year he went on to represent Canada at the 2017 world championships in London England where he finished 9th in the world at his first senior championship. A year that he proved to be a threat anytime he steps on the track. Justyn recently signed with Rebook as he continues to further his running career

In this episode we touch on:

How he started running
The Sacrifices his parents made for him and his family
How he felt lost and found his way
Developing the right state of mind to compete at an elite level
The Legacy he wants to leave behind
The ones that he looked up to and helped him on his path

Check out the full visual podcast episode on YouTube or check out the full audio podcast wherever you stream your podcast content

This week we start a new segment entitled "Bring It To The Table" which is a segment that we bring topics, questions and discussion from our viewers on the podcast and I give my perspective on the select topics.

Questions This Week:

How do you find/cultivate a Godly romantic relationship?
Who wins between Canelo vs Yildirim
How do you heal from verbal self abuse, self hatred and move on from that?
Becoming self aware of yourself and cultivating self love

If you have any questions that you would like to bring to the table let me know in the comments section or email us at the email below:

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com

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Internal Healing With Dr. Tierra Ellis

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:45:49 +0000

Dr. Tierra Ellis is a phycologist that specializes in adolescent and young adult health and all things trauma-related. Tierra graduated from Arizona State University in 2012 with two bachelors of arts degrees in psychology and African and American studies and a minor in dance. From there she went on to further her education at Howard University where she earned her doctorate in school psychology. Tierra doesn't just talk about the change, she lives it, She is the founder and executive director of Phycs of color, inc which is a non-profit organization that uses a strengths-based approach to provide mental health education, academic support, family support and mentoring to decrease the stigma of mental health and promote radical healing to black and Latina adolescents and young adults at-risk of the school to prison pipeline Dr. Tierra Ellis uses her pain from the past to create healing in the present and future. Website: https://tierrathereseellis.com/ Psyches Of Color: https://tierrathereseellis.com/psyches-of-color/ Contact: https://tierrathereseellis.com/contact/ Follow Tierra on social here: @doc_tierra

Finding Balance With Jonathan Kung

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:52:10 +0000

Jonathan Kung is a medical practitioner that specializes in the treatment of the stomach and intestines. By clinical terminology, he is a Gastroenterologist. While he spends a lot of time assisting his patients, he finds time to engage in activities that he's extremely passionate about. Jonathan understands the value of having a well-rounded lifestyle. His passion for people, healthcare, general health & wellness, fitness, social media networking, and fashion all tie together to one common theme – finding your balance and your happiness. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing, his family origins, Coronavirus impact, and his journey to becoming a medical physician. Keep up with Jonathan on his social account:@jonny_kay Connect with us here https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

The Process Isn't Always Fun

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 15:55:19 +0000

Welcome back to season two of Unscripted! To our day one listeners thank you for rocking with us since the beginning. To our new listeners, welcome! In this episode, we get into the process of achieving your goals, dreams. Somedays will feel heavier than others, somedays the hits will sting a little more, some days you just won't feel like continuing. Some days you'll feel like the mountain is too high to climb. Trust me I know. But I also realized this, the process of anything isn't always fun. On every path, you will have moments that force you to grow beyond comfort. and that is when you have to remember the ups and downs are all apart of our life's journey. Check out the full episode for the full conversation. Enjoying the podcast? Your support would be greatly appreciated: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

Season Finale - Year In Review: 5 Lessons We Learned In 2020

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:42:33 +0000

2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. Even though this year did not go anyway how we thought it would, I think there are some lessons that we can take from this year and remember and apply moving forward.

As Season One of my podcast comes to a close, I think it's only right that we discuss some of the lessons that we learned together over the year.

Big thank you to everyone who supports the podcast in some form, We appreciate you. I hope you have enjoyed this season and have been able to take something positive from each episode. We'll be back with season two in 2021 with even more impactful conversations!

Happy holidays and happy new years. Stay safe everyone! Support the podcast: https://akeeminspires.com/supportunscriptedpodcast

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Taking Action With Samantha Brookes

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 17:55:37 +0000

Samantha Brookes is the Founder and CEO of Mortgages of Canada. She's a Motivational Speaker & Author of the book entitled Cash is queen: 11 Life-altering wealth principles for entrepreneurs and trailblazers. With more than 20 years of experience with home purchases, refinancing customer mortgages, consolidating homeowner debt and providing home equity loans. She was named in the “Top 100” by Real Estate Professional Magazine. Samantha has been featured in various media outlets including Business News Network, CTV’s Your Morning, The Globe and Mail, Bloomberg, Rogers, The Star, CBC News and others. Samantha is inspiring, honest, transparent and role model for those coming behind her. With many accomplishments under her belt, she continues to strive to improve in all areas of her life. Follow Samantha on her social media here: @Iamsamanthabrookes

Finding Purpose With Morrice Baker

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:08:37 +0000

Originally from Jamaica, from a young age morrice had a dream to play professional soccer. After finishing high school he was well on his way to that goal, he received a scholarship to play soccer in new york city in the NCAA. While pursuing his childhood dream, there was a shift in his journey and he suddenly found himself at a low point trying to figure out his next move. While digging deep to pick himself up each day, he stumbled upon a voice that let him find purpose through helping others. Morrice is a product of the Les Brown speaking academy and one of the world’s most promising Motivational Speakers. His message of hope is a great reminder, that no matter what happens to you, you must get back up and keep fighting. Follow morrice on social media here: @MSBMOTIVATES, Website: https://msbmotivate.com/

Pieces Of Me With Aime Mukendi Jr

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:06:08 +0000

Aimé Mukendi, Jr. AKA SirAimezing is a motivational speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur. He is the president of the Morning-star Miracles foundation. Their mission is to inspire students to come back to buffalo and help the next generation succeed. Aime was recently named one of the Changemakers 30 Under 30, recognizing the impact and accomplishments of young professionals. Aime is an advocate for change, he helps professionals entrepreneurs and businesses shift up and stand out to be the best that they can be. Follow Aime on his social media accounts: @Siraimezing, Website:https://siraimezing.com/

Step In The Ring With Richard Riakporhe

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 14:41:43 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with British Cruiserweight Champion, Professional Boxer Richard Riakporhe. Richard comes from humble beginnings, growing up in an unfavourable environment Richard defied the odds and overcame many obstacles that would break the average person. At a young age, he found himself involved with the streets and joined a gang that became his family. However, one life-altering incident changed the trajectory of his life and took him from the streets to a hospital bed to the boxing ring. Throughout this episode, Richard will take you through the highs and lows of his life and the heart and dedication and sacrifices it took to be the undefeated champion boxer that he is today. Away from the ring, he started a company called "Enhancing minds" which focuses on talking to schoolchildren on positive thinking and the dangers of knife crime. Richard wants to leave his impact not only in the ring but in his community and those around him as well. Follow Richard on his social accounts: R_riakporhe

How To Push Past Those Regular Days

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:02:57 +0000

In this week's episode of #Unscripted we discuss how to navigate through those "Regular Days" those days that don't seem very exciting. Those days that make it seem like we are just going through the motions

Have you ever felt like this? Have you ever felt like everyday is kind of the same? Have you ever been frustrated by that simple thought?

Maybe you feel stuck, maybe you feel like no progress is being made, if that is you, then you don't want to miss this week's episode where we discuss how to push past those "regular days"

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Poetry In Motion With Iyanu Adebiyi

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:00:16 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with Speaker, Lawyer and Nationally Acclaimed Poet Iyanu Adebiyi. Iyanu wears her emotion on her sleeve. Her transparency through her poetry will not only empower you, but move you to seek what’s going on inside your own heart and mind. In 2017 her video entitled “I Am Something” won second place in the U.S Mission Nigeria Unity In Diversity Video Competition. Not bad for a country with 195.9 Million people! Iyanu was writing poetry early in the morning and night and fulfilling her obligations as a corporate lawyer in the daytime. However, she stepped away from the court room and dove straight into what she believes is her purpose is. Iyanu is extremely passionate, courageous and in tune with what is around her. Including the injustice that is happening in her home country of Nigeria, in this interview you get the sense of how her heart is tied with her country. Iyanu is someone who does everything with a purpose, because she feels purposely motivated to uplift those around her and her country. Follow Iyanu on her social accounts:@iyanuadebiyi

Something To Prove With Jahvid Best

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:15:15 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with former Detroit Lions Running-back and 2016 Olympian Jahvid Best. Jahvid Excelled athletically from the moment he stepped on the track and football field in Highschool. After breaking a Bay Area record on the football field where he rushed for 3325 yards and 48 touchdowns, he took that same intensity on the track and ran 10.31 in 100m and 20.65 in the 200m making him one of the best in the state of California in two sports. Even after all that success, Jahvid was considered as an undersized running back and that gave him extra motivation for the next level. He attended California University at Berkeley where he picked up from where he left us. He is top 5 in almost every category in the school history books in his position and to this day holds the record for most rushing yards in a single game with 311 yards in the ground. In 2010 he was selected with the 30th pick by the Detroit lions. Though Jahvid showed signs of explosiveness, speed and duel threat capabilities his career came to a close when he suffered one too many concussions. In 2012 he suffered a concussion that forced him to step away from the game. In 2015 he decided to step back on the track and a year later found himself representing St. Lucia at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games after winning a qualifying time of 10.16m which is the St. Lucian record. After retiring from sport Jahvid now spends time mentoring the youth through his foundation (The Jahvid best foundation) creating music, and serves as coach helping the next up and coming football players looking to get their shot at the NFL. Follow Jahvid on Twitter:@J4hvidbest — Instagram: @Jahvidbest

It Takes A Village With Kirani James

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 14:57:35 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with 400m Olympic Champion Kirani James. Kirani is 1 of 9 athletes in the sport of track and field to win every single major title at each level he's competed in. We go back to the beginning to uncover what keeps him grounded even with all of his success. Throughout this episode, you'll find out that kirani is someone who makes the most out of every opportunity that comes his way. In 2018 Kirani was diagnosed with graves disease, yet in 2019 he found his way back to being one of the top 400m runners in the world. In this episode, you'll hear the ups and downs of someone who doesn't allow his circumstance to distract him from all the good things that he has in his life. Follow Kirani on social media: @Kirani_James -- All things Kirani: https://www.kiranijames.com/

Self-Discovery With Jodie Williams

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:41:59 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with British Champion and 2016 Olympian Jodie Williams. Jodie is no stranger to dealing with pressure. From 2005 to 2010 she went unbeaten in over 150 races, labelling her as the next big female sprinter. While she handled the title well and continued to excel in the senior ranks, she faced her fair share of trials and tribulations going from being one of the best sprinters in the world to someone the sprinting world forgot about. During this episode, you will see the evolution of Jodie Williams the athlete, and the person she worked hard to find. We discuss her journey through sport, self-discovery and some of the non-profits and organizations she's evolved with to empower young women across the world. Follow Jodie on her social media accounts: @Jodiealicia -- All things Jodie: https://jodie-williams.com/

Discovering how you lead (4 types of leadership roles)

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:24:48 +0000

I believe there is a leader inside all of us, most people just aren’t aware of how they best lead. In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss how to identify your leadership style and the 4 types of leadership roles.

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Why it’s important to create the right belief system

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 15:05:53 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss our belief systems that we inherited from an early age and how we can evolve and create a new one if we don't like the one we were bred into

Why it’s important to know when to say no

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 19:47:30 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss the importance of knowing when to say no, whether in relationships or business you have to be able to see the red flags so you don't get taken advantage of.

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Delayed Gratification

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:04 +0000

In this week’s episode of Unscripted, we talk about delayed gratification.
This year more than ever, due to Covid-19, our plans have been thrown off in many different ways. When our plans are delayed, the best thing we can do is continue being consistent with the work we’ve been doing. Continue being positive; continue building and learning about your business and environment; continue serving with a genuine heart. Because during a season of delayed gratification, what you do genuinely will find its way back to you down the road. You may be delayed but not denied.

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Eliminate The Grey Area

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 00:48:18 +0000

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss why sometimes you have to eliminate the grey area. The grey area is the area where we leave room for excuses. Sometimes you just have to make up in your mind before you start something that you are going to do everything in your power to see it all the way through, despite what may or may not happen. If you are enjoying the podcast but still want a little more motivation and accountability each week, straight to your phone. Check out our new "Unscripted Access" package Created directly to help bring more value and positivity to help you press towards your goals Check out the full package details.
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Bad Experiences Can Often Help You Find Your Way

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:12:31 +0000

Have you ever had a bad experience? Chances are we've all had them, but how many times have we let a bad experience turn us away from a different path rather than learning from it and using that experience to help us find our way forward?. On this week's episode akeem shares a story of how A bad experience saved his speaking career. 🚨 SPONSOR ALERT! This week's episode is sponsored by OREOMEBRO Oreo me bro is a company that focuses specifically on deep fried Oreos. You can basically create your own Oreo however you want it! Use the code: Unscriptedoreo15 and get 15% off your first order. Email: oreomebro@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram!

Why it’s important to progress at your own pace

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:01:31 +0000

Have you ever felt judged? Or felt like people were imposing their will on your life?: In this week's episode, we discuss what it means to progress at your own pace and why you must be careful of the voices you listen to. Don't let anyone rush your growth, grow at your own pace. Connect with us here: https://akeeminspires.com/unscriptedpodcast

3 Tips How To Overcome Unmotivated Days

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:42:36 +0000

Motivation can often come quickly and go just as quickly. That's why it's important to have a method how to get yourself out of that slump and get back into the swing of things. In this episode we discuss 3 tips how to get back on track and overcome those unmotivated days

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What Is In Your Life's Blueprint?

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:29:06 +0000

In this week's episode, Akeem discusses 3 things one must-have in your life blueprint. 3 things that will help you on your journey each day as you try and make your mark in the world. Contact info: info@akeeminspires.com

3 Tips How To Make Hard Decisions Easier

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 03:38:53 +0000

It's not always easy to make a decision. Oftentimes we can get so stuck on the decision and what the outcome could be, that it leaves us stuck in the same position that we started in. In this week's episode, I share 3 tips that have helped me make a decision as a former athlete, and now an entrepreneur. Whether a big decision or a small one we must develop certain structures so we can make the best decision with the knowledge that we have.

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How To Stay Motivated | Motivational Mix

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:48:38 +0000

We are now 25 Episodes in! Thank you for those who have been listening to the podcast so far! On EP#25 we've decided to do a recap of the first 20 episodes mixed up to enjoy as a source of motivation to help you get your day started or ended. Enjoy! Contact: info@akeeminspires.com

Biblical Principals With Stephen Robinson

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:48:47 +0000

Stephen L Robinson is a highly sought after relationship coach. Stephen does coaching a little different than most relationship coaches, he uses biblical principles to help guide his way. Stephen is also a published Author, Speaker, & Teacher of the love and relationship ministry at Transparency Church. Stephen shares the back story of how a painful heartache helped him find his way towards living out his purpose. follow stephen on social: @stephenlrobinson

How to find hope In a dark place

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:27:25 +0000

The world can seem like a very dark place at times. No matter what happens in this world we have to find a way to leave it better than when we came in it. Which means conversations need to be had, topics need to be brought to attention, Emotions need to be felt and most importantly hope needs to be shown and seen. True change in this world starts from what we do in our own homes. Do good in your home and more good will come into the world. Contact: Info@akeeminspires.com

Alignment & Assignment With Vernon Adams Jr

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 28 May 2020 04:01:35 +0000

Vernon Adams JR is originally from Pasadena California, he defied the odds from being an undersized quarterback to making a name for himself in the collegiate level, first at Eastern Washington University and then transferred to the University of Oregon where he continued making his name stand out among some of the best in his class.

In 2016 Vernon signed with the Montreal Alouettes. After a few seasons with Hamilton and Saskatchewan, Vernon found his way back to the Alouettes and in 2019 he became a CFL ALL-STAR and he co-lead the league in rushing touchdowns. Not only is Vernon an outstanding athlete but he makes a conscious decision to help his community and everyone around him be better.

Follow Vernon on social here:

@Bigplay_Va

Being Intentional With Raven Magwood

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 21 May 2020 17:53:02 +0000

Raven Magwood is a published author, motivational speaker, and filmmaker who is truly a force to be reckoned with. Raven has dedicated her life to one thing: inspiring people around the world to become the best versions of themselves.

Keep up with Raven on social media here: @Ravenmagwood

Stay The Course With Edwin Jackson

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 14 May 2020 01:55:28 +0000

This week my guest is Edwin Jackson.

Edwin was drafted by the LA Dodgers at the age of 17, now 36 he's carved out himself as one of the best pitchers in the game today. With accolades such as being an all-star in 2009, throwing the first no hitter in Arizona diamond back history in 2010 and winning a world series title in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. With many more years left In the tank, Edwin Jackson embodies the definition of a true professional.

Follow Edwin here: @ejack26

Pass The Stick With The Canadian Men’s 2016 Rio Olympic Medal Winning Relay Team Pt 2

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 6 May 2020 23:37:19 +0000

If you missed part one of this two part episode, go back and check out part one! This week my 2016 RIO Olympic Medalist teammates and I discuss the journey through University and the added pressure of the 2016 Canadian Olympic trials

This is a side of the group that you don't get to see on TV, their personalities are on full display in both episodes. They also share some gems for up and coming athletes who are evolved into he sport.

Pass The Stick With The Canadian Men’s 2016 Rio Olympic Medal Winning Relay Team Pt 1

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:43:55 +0000

On this week's episode of the #Unscripted Podcast, I catch up with my Rio 2016 Olympic medallist teammates, Segun Makinde, Bolade Ajomale, Andre DeGrasse, Aaron Brown and Brendon Rodney. We bring it all the way back to the beginning stages of their personal journey's and how track and field started for them. This will be a two part episode with part two coming next week.

52 Nights Owt with Byron Terry

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:03:17 +0000

On this weeks episode of Unscripted, we talk with the other of the book entitled. "52 Nights Owt: more to life: Byron Terry.

Byron is a originally from Kentucky but now resides in Chicago where he is currently on the path of becoming a political psychologist. My conversation with Byron was outstanding, we talked about the steps it takes to writing a book and the mentality that comes with it. We also spoke about the importance of learning from our mistakes, creating discipline, and eliminating excuses to achieve your goals. If you've had any aspirations to publish a book, this is an episode you'll want to tune into, Byron breaks down the steps he took to write his first book

Follow Byron here: @oba1911

Progress In The Dark Series Part Four - Outlast The Season

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:57:19 +0000

On this week's episode of unscripted, we close out the progress in the dark series with a reminder that there are going to be times when we have to put our head down, stay focused, and continue moving forward. There are some things in life that we just have to endure and find a way to outlast it.

Progress In The Dark Series Part Three - Mood Swings

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 23:16:28 +0000

On this episode of unscripted, It's All About controlling and handling the mood swings when we feel stagnant and losing momentum. How do we get back on track when this happens? Tune in now!

Progress In The Dark Series Part 2 - Feel What You Feel

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 21:00:10 +0000

This week we start part two of a series we are calling progress in the dark. And on this episode we talked about how to deal with their emotions during a tough time. Even though we can feel discouraged we cannot stay in discouragement. We must find a way to push past our emotions, be proactive, and be productive and keep pressing towards the destination.

Progress In The Dark Series Part 1 - Focus On Today

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:54:59 +0000

For the next 4 weeks we are starting a series called 'Progress In The Dark' Each week we will discuss how to thrive during a stage of hardships, confusion and uninspired times. This week is all about focusing on the day that's in front of us.

Should've Quit Sooner

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:05:07 +0000

On this episode of unscripted, we talked about the journey of perseverance. Why you must remember the tough times when you feel like throwing in the towel.

Why celebrating the small wins is important for your mental and physical health

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:14:56 +0000

On Episode #11 - We talk about the small wins that can often get overlooked. When life gets tough, don't forget to celebrate small, but remain focused on the direction you wish to go in.

Is Passion Enough?

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 14:31:53 +0000

On this week's episode of #Unscripited we are joined by a few guests to discuss if passion by itself is enough to sustain you when we face life's hardships and tests.

Coffee Grind

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:24:11 +0000

On Episode #9 - we Get into the desire that it takes to relentlessly pursue a goal. There is always a price one must pay in order to succeed, and often that price costs a whole lot. What price are you willing to pay for your dreams?

You Can't Inherit Character

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:21:18 +0000

On Episode #8 we get into the importance of a person's character. Our character grows when we follow through with what we say long after the mood we said it in has left. You can inherit many things, but you can't inherit character. Everyday you have to make a choose to finish everything that you started.

Why authenticity always wins

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:52:09 +0000

On Episode #7 We talk about being a real model. Not a role model, but a real model. A real model is someone who isnt afraid to make mistakes, who isnt afraid to admit that they dont know everything. A real model is someone who is unapologetically themselves in everything they do.

Dreams Bigger Than Fears

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 23:26:29 +0000

On Episode #6 We talk about the risk that must be taken in order to achieve your goals, dreams or aspirations. We can never allow our dreams to fade because of the unknown that's ahead of us. Focus on all the reasons why it's possible, rather than the reasons why it cannot.

Deja Vu

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:17:59 +0000

On EP#5 - We talk about the preparation that’s done in the dark and how to breakthrough during the plateau stages of our lives. Sometimes the work we do in the dark seems redundant and unfruitful, but it is where the foundation of the harvest is established.

Why its important to take risks

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:29:06 +0000

On Episode #4 we talk about putting our words into action and why its important to take risks. Our dreams don't live in comfort, our goals dont live in comfort, our greatest ideas dont live in comfort. We must gain enough courage to take a risk on ourselves and leave a place of comfort in order for our ideas to manifest and become reality.

I Believe In Me

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:31:37 +0000

On Episode #3 we talk about the power of Belief. It's important to believe wholeheartedly in yourself, your ideas, your vision and your actions that you can make your dreams a reality. If you don't Beleive it can be done, chances are it'll never come to fruition. You must believe internally, before it manifest externally.

3 Tips To Develop A Visionary Mindset

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 15:00:20 +0000

On Episode #2 We talk about Three tips to develop a Visionary mindset. The journey to your own personal success is hard, but when you come with a positive and effective state of mind, you equip yourself accordingly to breakthrough in any field.

How To Become Your Own Hero

Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Wed, 1 Jan 2020 23:00:48 +0000

On Episode One we get into what it takes to become your own hero. There is a hero inside all of us, we just have to know that we tap into our inner hero by taking complete ownership of what happens in our lives. Life happens to all of us, but it's what we choose to do next. In our choices shapes us to who we ultimate become.

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Unscriptedpod1@gmail.com (Akeem Haynes) — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:30:34 +0000

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