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Hosted by NBA champion Festus Ezeli, Rebuilding the Beast is a safe space where one person’s hardest moments become a survival guide for others. From world-class athletes, artists, to unknown heroes, each episode dives into the heart of resilience. How do you get back up when everything falls apart? What keeps you going? This show offers the raw, unfiltered truth about the winded path to success. Life is not linear. Sometimes we have to start over and rewrite our story.
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Welcome to the season 3 finale of Rebuilding the Beast! On this episode I reflect on all the guests we’ve had this season and the things I learned from them. We also dive deep into where my life is headed and the future I imagine for the podcast. Your guy’s support means the world to me and I’m so glad to have you all on this journey. But I need your help… if you’d like the podcast to keep going, I need you to rate us, follow us on all platforms, subscribe, and leave us reviews. ...
Hello my fellow beasts! As our season starts winding down, I wanted to share this quick story called the Farmer With Two Buckets. It’s a great reminder that even though we may feel broken or have flaws, we can still inspire those around us in a positive way. I created this podcast for you to get inspired and have tips as we all journey through our own rebuilds. Surround yourself with others that inspire you and uplift you. And remember that you are a BEAST! Be sure to rate...
Trigger Warning: Suicide Our next guest is joining us all the way from Australia, today we have Alexa Towersey! Alexa, also known as “Action Alexa,” is a celebrity trainer, nutritionist, writer, sports model, and mental health advocate. This woman is a literal BEAST! After being bullied for being too skinny, the gym became her safe place as she developed strength both mentally and physically. Alexa has had many turning points throughout her life. She is 14 years sobe...
Let’s say Aloha to our next guest Xeana Kamalani - aka, Kama! Kama is a model, actress, Philanthropist, founder of Kama Training, and is the first pro league pitcher in softball that’s from Hawaii. And being only 25 years old, she has accomplished so much. Today we cover, · What growing up in Hawaii is really like and how her hometown, Makaha, would be best described as the ghetto. · The hardest part growing up poor. ·&n...
Trigger Warning: Suicide Our next guest has been a long time coming… today we have my good friend Tara Mackey on the podcast! Tara is the CEO of “The Organic Life,” founder of “Genetix,” Author of Cured By Nature and Wild Habits, a musician, a scientist, and then her most important job – a solo mother. She’s on the journey of always pursing her interests and using her knowledge to help others. But like so many of us, all of this came with trials and tribulations. At a young...
You guys, I am so excited about our next guest. Today on the podcast we the legendary Mahmoud Abdul Rauf! Mahmoud is a former NBA player who has played for the Denver Nuggets, the Sacrament Kings, and Vancouver Grizzles. He is one of the greatest players in the game, even while living with a form of Tourettes. We have seen his name in headlines often and not just for his incredible free throw shooters. In 1996, he made headlines for not standing up during the national anthem as a...
We have a beautiful, inspiring episode this week my fellow beasts! My friend Karly Ashworth is our next guest. She is also our first ever reality tv star that we’ve had on the podcast. After her time on the UK’s Big Brother, Karly decided to leave the world of fame and climb the ladder of the corporate world. After finding success there, feeling burned out, and then the pandemic, Karly decided to follow a new career path when hypnotherapy accidently fell into her lap. So now, she...
This week on Rebuilding the Beast we are breaking down the stigma of the sex industry and the use of psychedelics. I ask that you come in with an open mind and heart and be ready to learn something, because I for sure did! With that being said, our guest today is Lana Shay! Lana is a conscious sex worker, the co-founder of Psychedelic Times, and author of Erotic Hustle: Redefining Sin Through Sacred Sexuality. Today, Lana shares her journey as an exotic dancer in the sex industry as wel...
We’ve got a special episode this week, my good friend Caity Lotz is our next guest! Caity is an actress, dancer, director, and stunt woman. You may have even seen her on shows like Mad Men, Arrow, and Legends. Recently, Caity got engaged, so get ready to hear a loved-up episode! Today we talk about · How she met her fiancé Kyle and how she finally understands the phrase “when you know, you know.” · What work she did for h...
Happy New Year! To kick off the new year we have compiled all the answers this season to my favorite question, “If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give them?” I love looking back on the answers to these questions because they perfectly encapsulate that person’s journey of rebuilding. Please enjoy as we reflect on these 10 guests that we’ve had this season so far. Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It...
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanza, and a Happy New Year! This week we’re taking it easy as we get ready to enter the New Year. Today you’ll hear the story, Box Full of Kisses. It’s a beautiful reminder that love is the most precious gift in the world, so hold onto your loved ones tight and check in with them. Now, before you read this next section, take a listen to the episode. Did you listen? Great! As you heard, we are doing a givea...
This episode was a long time coming because my good friend Thomas Vu is finally our guest here on the podcast. If you remember from season 2 of Rebuilding the Beast, I went to the Joe Dispenza retreat. Well, the person who introduced that retreat to me, was none other than Thomas! Thomas is a master meditator and so I fully trusted him in attending this retreat, and I am so glad did. Other than a master meditator, Thomas is also a father, tech investor, video game builder, quantu...
Buckle up because this week we have Marcellus Wiley on the podcast! After growing up in Compton and South Central Los Angeles, Marcellus didn’t let where he grew up define how his life was going to pan out. He would soon go to Columbia University to further his education as well as play football. Then after being a second-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, Marcellus would soon go on to be a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He th...
Next up on our holiday special is my Nigerian brother Kevin Olusola! You may know him from the Grammy award winning acapella group “Pentatonix” or his own podcast that he cohosts called “Imagine Faith Talk.” Kevin has a beautiful soul and we got deep on this episode today. We talk about, · Growing up and what it means to be an immigrant as well as a half Nigerian, half Caribbean in Kentucky. · How his parents shielded him from the pre...
We’re kickstarting this holiday season with my good friend Chloe Arnold! Chloe is a multi-talented dancer, an Emmy nominated choreographer, a featured dancer in the Syncopated Ladies, and so much more! She has also gone viral on YouTube with 100 million views for the Syncopated Ladies “Viral Tap Band” to Beyoncé. Her love of tap dancing has brought upon countless opportunities, and she has even taught me a few moves. Most recently, she choregraphed the new Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Chris...
Buckle up because we’ve got my Nigerian sister Crystal Ola Adesanya! Crystal is an entrepreneur, on the Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO of Kiira Health. Crystal’s hard work, determination, and confidence have gotten her so far in life, something that she thanks her Nigerian upbringing and 5 older brothers for. And I have full confidence that after listening to this episode, you’ll feel inspired. Today we cover everything from · Meeting her husband and how he’s ...
Welcome back everyone! Today on the show we have Corey Phelps. I stumbled across Corey’s Instagram a few months ago and instantly knew I wanted to have him on the podcast. Corey is a “bad bitch” (as he would say), but also a leader in body positivity, owning his queerness, and an advocate for mental health and homelessness. You may have watched him on the hit TLC show Too Large or seen him on YouTube sharing his weight loss journey. Corey’s story is a beautiful example on how to ...
TW: Eating Disorder Welcome back! This week we have the very talented Alexa Mansour! Alexa is an actress who you’ve probably seen on The Walking Dead and soon, Avalon. After struggling with an eating disorder that caused her to end up in the ICU, Alexa decided it was time to regain control over her life and start putting herself first. Today, you’ll hear all about · Alexa’s life growing up with and Egyptian father and Mexican mother. ·...
Welcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have India Shawn. India is a singer, songwriter, and my good friend! After growing up singing in the church, singing backup for artists like Anderson Paak, Chris Brown, and Harry Styles, India began to pursue her own career. And just recently, she released her debut album, “Before We Go Deeper.” We talk about so much on this episode… · What life was like growing up singing in the church. · ...
Welcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have Wesley Hamilton. You’ve potentially could’ve seen him on the hit Netflix show Queer Eye, or his feature in Men’s Health, or have even seen one of the countless speeches he has done. But now, he’s graced us with his presence on our show! Wesley grew up on the east side of Kansas City, where many young African Americans struggled to find opportunity outside of the streets. Back in 2012, 5 days after his 24th birthday, and just rec...
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