Black Moves First Episode 04: Brandon Lee White

Black Moves First

Black Moves First Episode 04: Brandon Lee White

Author, speaker, and youth mover, Brandon Lee White helps teens take ownership of who they are, what they want, and what holds them back. Born unable to speak, Brandon shares his journey from outcast to school president as well as his 6-year battle with depression and being an “unmotivated motivational speaker.” Brandon’s message of “Love the Tough and Own It” helps students overcome the tough, achieve the tough, and become tougher because of it. Brandon has been seen on TLC, Discovery Health, Fit TV, and TEDx. He attended Rockhurst University where he earned his Master’s in Business as well as a double major in Business and Psychology.

In today’s episode we dive into how COVID has affected Brandon’s career and has inspired him to take hold of new opportunities presented to him. Brandon shares his tips to motivating himself when he feels unmotivated and talks about the pitfalls that come with comparison. This episode is full of motivation and advice to be your best self.

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1:33 Brandon shares how COVID has affected him, his career and relationships.

3:12 The journey to becoming a professional speaker.

7:03 “Own It” Day

8:40 Students that have stuck out to Brandon throughout his career.

12:02 Brandon’s 6 year journey with depression & how he motivates himself when he feels unmotivated.

20:39 How comparison can be a demotivator and what to do instead.

25:36 Purpose Based vs Fear Based

27:20 Brandon’s experience being on a Netflix featured documentary about wheelchair dancing.

28:48 Auditioning for and winning The Wheel of Fortune.

31:39 How Brandon became a ballroom dance instructor.

32:55 Why Brandon created “The Good Man” to encourage men to be better.

40:01 What The Good Man has taught Brandon about his own identity.

44:12 A discussion about fatherhood and being a godly man.

51:57 Brandon shares his final thoughts.

Resourced Mentioned:

Don’t be Lame Sauce by Brandon Lee White: https://brandonleewhite.com/store/

The Good Man: www.followthegoodman.com

Facebook.com/followthegoodman

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https://brandonleewhite.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/whiteble

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthmover/

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