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How do you win? What's the key? As we travel through this life we call ours, we experience a multitude of emotionally draining challenges and enjoy highs that are beyond comprehension. In this podcast, Gregory Collins interviews a variety of people to learn about the experiences that shaped them as people. There are various topics discussed in each episode that people have learned from or are continuing to struggle with, including losing, winning, love, relationships, mental health, parenting, athletics, career choices, financial disciplines, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.
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*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, some of the conversations were cut off due to overheating from the camera. Thanks for your understanding!On today's episode, I chat with my good buddy, Phillip Sanders. We first met back in 2012 when I first came to Oakland through a mutual friend and have remained in contact since then. Phillip, originally from Chicago, IL, is a strategist at heart and excels at providing solutions to problems. He is a financia...
*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, Jasmine's audio to her mic stopped recording at (09:20). I did my best to adjust her sound using the mic that was attached to my person. Thanks for your understanding!On today's episode, I sit down with my good friend, Jasmine Banks. We first met back in 2017 through a mutual friend and have remained in contact since then. Jasmine is a born leader and thrives on serving others. She is an educator deep down, having ser...
*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, the first half of the planned recorded session filming was not recorded, and unfortunately did not pick up that portion of our conversation (01:36). We plan to film again in the future to get those moments captured. On today's episode, I catch up with my good friend from college, David Ausberry. We originally met back in 2008 through my friend Desmond Hamilton as they both were premier athletes that attended USC. David is a retired NFL pl...
On today's episode, I caught up with my long-time childhood friend, Desmond Hamilton. We've known each other since we met back in 1994 at a summer camp in Camden, NJ. Desmond is a gaming and auditing expert who has worked at companies such as EA, Cal Berkeley, Ernst & Young, and most recently Meta. During this episode, we discuss his love for track and his journey through collegiate sports. We also reflect on our childhood and the different events in our lives that have helped...
On today's episode, I sat down with my long-time friend, Reid Kawakami. We've been friends since we met in college at Azusa Pacific University back in 2008. Reid is a renowned health and fitness expert and he's also pursuing an acting career. During this episode, we discuss his weight gain journey and the series of events that led to his weight gain. We also touch on the challenges and behind-the-scenes antics that go on in the acting world and much more. Connect ...
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Corey Foster. We originally met while I was driving Uber, and during the trip, he revealed his story to me and I just had to get him on the podcast. Corey is a dedicated father, a black professional bowler, and an embroidery business owner. During this episode, we discuss the challenges of trying to have a baby and how that affects your psyche with each try. We also unpack what it's like to be a professional bowler and how to...
For this episode, I had the chance to connect with my good friend, Danielle Byrd. We originally met while I was attending Azusa Pacific University in 2010. She is currently living in Los Angeles and pursuing a career as an actor.During this episode, we discuss the challenges of living in LA. We also dive into the importance of seeking out peace within our everyday lives. And we discuss how social media affects our perception of reality and much more. Connect with Daniel...
Today I caught up with my old college friend, Michael Henderson III. He currently is the director of a homeless outreach center, an artist with exceptional poet skills, an author, previously featured on TedTalk, and an official game maker. In this episode, we cover topics such as being happy for your friends when it's their time. We stress the importance of living in the moment while appreciating the good and the bad. We also discuss how different people in relationships use differ...
Today I had the chance to sit down with a former mentee, and friend, Leroy Gatlin. He is a licensed massage therapist and hopes to become an author in the near future.In this episode, we discuss his relationship with his family and the challenges of being long-distance. We also dive into the things we have learned from our past relationships and areas in which we need to improve. Connect with Leroy GatlinLinkedinInstagramBook Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeHistory of Africa Th...
This episode was originally filmed in 2018. It was before the podcast had truly taken form. My buddy Jacob Rodriguez and I were on our way to a wedding in Delaware, and I decided to record our conversation with intention of using the footage and audio sometime in the future. In our conversation, we discuss his IT factor for keeping him on the right path and how a local non-profit called Urban Promise was impactful in his life. Connect with Jacob RodriguezLinkedinInstagram
Today I had the chance to sit down with my trusted friend Jasper Smith, also known as Mr. #BuildWealth. He is a financial planner and founder of The #BuildWealth Movement™. He works tirelessly to Disrupt Generational Poverty™ for everyone so their kids, kids, kids can live a life of privilege.In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial management. We also touch on how to rebound after being at a low point, why you should talk to your partner about money, why you must accept respon...