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This week I am sitting down with Tracy Ford, CEO and Founder of Ford Sports Performance in Seattle, WA, to talk about training athletes of all levels, his journey and  being a family man. Going from a D1 athlete to a highly sought after sports trainer throughout the country and being the only sports facility sponsored by Adidas in Washington State.

Part 2: Starting a business in the beauty industry is not easy and takes grit and grind to develop into the artist you want to see. This week I am sitting down with my friend Drew Smith who talks about her journey starting in the beauty industry, making it to the Grammys, moving to Vegas, not having a job to being a highly sought after make-up artist throughout the United States.

Part 1: Starting a business in the beauty industry is not easy and takes grit and grind to develop into the artist you want to see. This week I am sitting down with my friend Drew Smith who talks about her journey starting in the beauty industry, making it to the Grammys, moving to Vegas, not having a job to being a highly sought after make-up artist throughout the United States.

Welcome to Season 2 of Value Tank! I am sitting down with Annie William discussing loving yourself and self-care. Her starting a fashion business and learning the art of sewing and monetizing it. Also, going deeper into her journey of moving from England to the US; the differences in culture and experiences. 

How do you blend in the Japanese and the American culture together? Which language is harder to learn, English or Japanese? Was able to reconnect with an England homie who is a professional basketball player who plays overseas and now owns his own fitness business. This episode was full of laughs from memories from our time in England, how was the professional basketball life and discuss his new fitness business called Ikigai Fitness.

What does being a black doctor mean to you? What is your first thought when you see a black doctor? I got to sit down with a Doctorate student pursuing his Physical Therapy career where he discusses his life experience and his journey to becoming a Doctor while attending an HBCU. How do you decide this career choice? This episode we had a lot of laughs and provided a lot of good life tips that you will be able to utilize throughout your daily life.

Was about to catch up with an England friend who is an Entrepreneur when it comes to being a barber, photographer, graphic designer and an author with 3 books coming out. Have you ever wanted to learn to cut your own hair or others or even how do you start writing your own book? Well Tyler owns his own Expo, Hair-cutting Academy and books that will teach you everything you need to know and the art of hair, photography and design. Tune in to get a fresh perspective that will provide value to all aspects of your life!

What did 2020 mean to you? How did it impact you and have you grown from your experiences? I will say 2020 wasn't all bad, there were a lot of silver linings and growth opportunities/perspectives that we can take from that crazy year. Tune in to listen to highlights from previous episodes, take aways from 2020 and new updates for the show. Thank you to all my guests who have been on the show thus far and I can't have this show without giving a shoutout to ALL of my listeners and supporters, I appreciate and love all of ya'll and wouldn't be here without the support. Take what we have learned from 2020 and add value to others and ourselves in 2021 and beyond!

What is it like growing up in a Nigerian home, but being in an American culture? I got to sit down with Dr. Michelle Okocha and talk about the life of a Nigerian American, growing up making viral YouTube videos and getting her Doctorate in Pharmaceuticals (aka licensed drug dealer). This was one of the most informational episodes when it comes to culture and what the pharmaceutical industry is like today. Make sure you tune in for your weekly dosage of Value Tank!

Would you have turned down the NFL for Acting...well I had the opportunity to sit down with Cedric Cooper who is now an actor with a new short film that just released called "Arms and Legs Go Here". We were able to catch up and talk about the transition of being a D1 football player who had the opportunity of a NFL career, but chose to step away from football to continue his acting career. This episode was a lot of fun and an amazing story that is inspirational for anyone listening. LAST EPISODE OF 2020!

Nutrition is HUGE! Everyone needs it and there's always something you can improve on, I know I can haha Check out my new episode where I sit down with an old England friend who is now a certified nutritionist and a business woman who is killing the game. She is providing great tips on being healthy and being conscious of what you put into your body. So if you need a kick start on how to get your body right, check out my new episode, you won't regret it but you will get a few shots to the gut!

You ever wanted to be an Actor like I did....well I learned real quick that I wasn't a good actor. However, I sat down with twin actors and entrepreneurs who have been able to break down those barriers and break onto the acting scene. On top of that, if you want to know where some good chicken is, check out Ezell's chicken restaurants throughout the Greater Seattle Area. Having a family business legacy is true success and getting the inside scope on that will add some value and perspective to your mental. Make sure you tune into this week's episode for a double whammy, chicken fried episode!

One of my best friends joins the show today! A former D1 Track star and now owns his own clothing line, Mike sits down with us to discuss his story of being a track athlete in college, the tips and tricks of starting your own business and gives advice on how to be ahead in life. This was a fun and light hearted episode where you will definitely get some value out of it and plenty of laughs. Tune in because this tank is about to be filled with valuable knowledge!

Got to sit down with a former teammate who was a D-1 athlete and now owns his own gym. Conversed about his personal story about his journey being a collegiate athlete, getting an opportunity with the NFL and how he became a business owner through it all. This is the first time he has talked about his story in almost a decade, so if you want to hear a story about perseverance, no quitting mentality and rising from the bottom this is the podcast for you. Failing is the key to success because you will always fail but how you learn from it, is what will get you closer to your goals. Tune in and get ready for some life values!

David sits down in his FIRST EVER EPISODE of Value Tanks, with his friend John Hampton and his gaming crew "The Crunchy Boyz". You remember back in the day when our parents would tell us "playing too many video games would rot your brain or you can't make it in life just gaming"? Well that was a lie, David sits down with a few gamers to discuss how they got into the industry, how the team was created and how to get paid in the gaming world. They will discuss the DOs and DONTs when it comes to this competitive industry. Welcome to Value Tank and lets see what all the "Crunch" is about!

What type of Podcast are you looking for? During this time of negativity and chaos, I believe a positive, fun and valuable Podcast is the perfect antidote. Value Tank brings in multiple perspectives and valuable incite all in one area for your benefit. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!