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.

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80. | The Process Of Transition

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

79. | Financial Planning With Kirby Fabian

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

78. | Mental Check With Natalie Allport

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

77. | Sacrifices With Liemarvin Bonevacia

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

76. | It's Bigger Than Me With Christian Taylor

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.

75. | The pressure of keeping it all together

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

74.| The Pursuit Of Joy & Happiness With Mo Gawdat

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!

73. | Delayed Does Not Mean Denied Part Two: The Full Picture

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

72. | Delayed Does Not Mean Denied Part One: Emotional Rollercoaster

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

71. | Be Courageous With Melissa Bratic

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

70. | Prepare To Win With Milt Stegall

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

69. | Longevity With Derek Williams

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.

68. | Consider The Process With Ken Harnden

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. Follow Kaillie on social: @kailliehumphries

67. | Paving The Way With Kaillie Humphries

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 Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/akinspires

66.| Now What?

Unscripted Motivation, Inspiration and inspiring conversations to encourage you, and help you learn practical tips that you can apply during your toughest moments in order to breakthrough towards your dreams, goals and aspirations. Hosted by: Akeem Haynes

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