I had a learning disability which kept me from excelling in school; I was lost without that confidence. One day, walking home after being bullied, I passed the local Football field and caught the eye of Coach Bishop. That Coach, and sports, saved my life by introducing me to a game. A direction. A purpose. Finally, something I could work hard at, excel in, and find confidence. Sports saved my life, literally. 

My favorite person enters into the world. My baby girl,  Haiven! This little angel has saved me from myself on so many occasions. Often times adults believe they have it all together, but it takes little reminders to remember what's really important. 

In 2014, I traveled to Quezon City, Philippines to hold an impromptu sports camp for 50 kids in the neighborhood. That experience led to an international sports diplomacy organization working with governmental agencies to promote peace and provide opportunities for high achieving youth.   

What goes up, must come down! After an event that left me with nothing, I had to find direction and motivation again. It felt like I had to re-learn how to walk. This started the unbranded journey where I realized I was more than the titles I put on myself and others.  

You can't judge a book by its cover! For a year, I went on the road to work with Dear World to capture impactful moments in peoples lives. Thousands of stories later, it's clear  we have much more that binds us together than separates us!