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Unscripted With Akeem Haynes
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Unscripted is a weekly show with Olympic Medalist, Author, and Motivational Speaker Akeem Haynes. Each week we dive into insightful conversations with professionals from all walks of life. We touch on their back story, their mindset and how they navigate through adversity and opposition while providing practical, relatable tips that might be able to help you on your path.
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Good Talk With Angelo The Motivator | Episode 148
Jun 20, 202401:15:51Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Transition Is Never Easy With Travis Reed | Episode 147
Jun 13, 202402:11:59Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Making A Difference With Poloko Mmakgolane | Episode #146
Jun 6, 202401:23:15Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 Follow Poloko On Social: Website And Books: https://polokoglobal.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCE5jCCZxNxAHFDII8D3yYCw Social Media: PolokoGlobal Watch The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/PfLCr4twmZY
Transcribe →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
Nov 28, 202300:42:30Tap to summarizeSeason 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! Follow Elec On Social: 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: https://www.youtube.com/@UnscriptedWithAkeemHaynes/videos
Transcribe →Tatiana Straathof On Her Circus Arts Career, Finding Hope In Challenging Times & How An Illness Left Her Bedridden for years | Episode 144
Nov 13, 202301:17:37Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →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
Oct 30, 202300:57:34Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Cream Rises To The Top | Episode 142
Oct 23, 202300:08:37Tap to summarizeCream 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
Transcribe →Marcellus Wiley On His Football Journey, Life Lessons Learned Growing Up In Compton, & How He Turned His Pain Into Strength | Episode 141
Sep 4, 202301:15:25Tap to summarizeWelcome 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/ Watch The Visual Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnscriptedWithAkeemHaynes/videos
Transcribe →Shane Richards On His Football Journey, Building Resilience, & How The 2020 Pandemic Shifted His Perspective | Episode 140
Aug 28, 202301:43:54Tap to summarizeWhat'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
Transcribe →Doug Cook On Food And Health, Aging Backwards & The #1 Thing You Need To Do To Live A Healthier Life | Episode 139
Aug 21, 202300:39:10Tap to summarizeWhat'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. If you prefer watching your podcast on YouTube, check out this episode on YouTube and don't forget to hit that subscribe channel Watch On Youtube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LY3dKLM7LUFVPEMIXBgxA All Things Doug Below IG: @Your.Nutrition.education X: @DougCookRD Website Follow Akeem On Socal: @Underdogakh
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