In this episode of the Convicted to Grow podcast, host Tressa Manns interviews Debo Brown, a motivational speaker, performance coach, athlete and veteran.   They discuss Debo's background and journey, including his time in the military and his transformation from a troubled past and losing his college scholarship. Debo shares the importance of accountability and the power of community in personal growth. He also talks about his mission to focus on empowering student athletes and veterans through discipline, execution, bravery, and overcoming adversity. The conversation highlights the need for mental health support in these communities and the challenges they face in transitioning to civilian life. He emphasizes the importance of changing the mindset of veterans and supporting them in their transition to the civilian world. Debo also shares his own experiences and challenges as a veteran. Debo also discusses his "WHY" which is his newborn son and the appreciation of fatherhood. 


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:02 Introducing the Guest: Debo Brown
04:29 The Importance of Accountability
06:23 Debo's Background and Journey
08:12 Overcoming Adversity and Making a Change
13:06 Realizing the Power of His Voice
26:36 The Importance of Community and Entrepreneurship
31:50 Addressing Mental Health in Student Athletes and Veterans
32:14 Passion for Helping Students and Veterans
33:12 The Importance of Changing the Mindset of Veterans
34:32 The Challenges Veterans Face in the Civilian World
35:56 The Importance of Seeking Help and Support
38:19 Overcoming Challenges and Starting from the Bottom
40:17 Empowering Student Athletes
41:14 The Vision for Student Athletes
45:57 The D.E.B.O. Principles: Discipline, Execute, Brave, Overcome
51:23 Finding Your Why
54:17 Future Plans for 2024
59:00 Convicted to Grow: Mindset and Mentality

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