Unscripted With Akeem Haynes

We have reached another milestone on the podcast. This is our 50th Episode of unscripted!, Big thank you to everyone that tuned into the podcast each week, and thank you to everyone that has shared with me how the podcast is speaking to them in some way. We appreciate everyone one of you! This week, we have Hall of fame Coach Dan Pfaff. Throughout his career Dan has an extensive resume in many dif...

This week my guest is Canadian Distance Runner - Justyn Knight. One of Canada's top athletes and rising stars in the world, specializing in distances from 1500- 10k, he's versatile and has had success in all disciplines. Throughout his time at Syracuse University, Justyn won a few  ACC Titles, NCAA Titles including in 2017 when he won the Cross Country National Championships. Later that year he we...

Dr. Tierra Ellis is a phycologist that specializes in adolescent and young adult health and all things trauma-related. Tierra graduated from Arizona State University in 2012 with two bachelors of arts degrees in psychology and African and American studies and a minor in dance. From there she went on to further her education at Howard University where she earned her doctorate in school psychology....

Jonathan Kung is a medical practitioner that specializes in the treatment of the stomach and intestines. By clinical terminology, he is a Gastroenterologist. While he spends a lot of time assisting his patients, he finds time to engage in activities that he's extremely passionate about. Jonathan understands the value of having a well-rounded lifestyle. His passion for people, healthcare, general h...

Welcome back to season two of Unscripted! To our day one listeners thank you for rocking with us since the beginning. To our new listeners, welcome! In this episode, we get into the process of achieving your goals, dreams. Somedays will feel heavier than others, somedays the hits will sting a little more, some days you just won't feel like continuing. Some days you'll feel like the mountain is too...

2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. Even though this year did not go anyway how we thought it would, I think there are some lessons that we can take from this year and remember and apply moving forward. As Season One of my podcast comes to a close, I think it's only right that we discuss some of the lessons that we learned together over the year. Big thank you to everyone who supp...

Samantha Brookes is the Founder and CEO of Mortgages of Canada. She's a Motivational Speaker & Author of the book entitled Cash is queen: 11 Life-altering wealth principles for entrepreneurs and trailblazers. With more than 20 years of experience with home purchases, refinancing customer mortgages, consolidating homeowner debt and providing home equity loans. She was named in the “Top 100” by...

Originally from Jamaica, from a young age morrice had a dream to play professional soccer. After finishing high school he was well on his way to that goal, he received a scholarship to play soccer in new york city in the NCAA. While pursuing his childhood dream, there was a shift in his journey and he suddenly found himself at a low point trying to figure out his next move. While digging deep to p...

Aimé Mukendi, Jr. AKA SirAimezing is a motivational speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur. He is the president of the Morning-star Miracles foundation. Their mission is to inspire students to come back to buffalo and help the next generation succeed. Aime was recently named one of the Changemakers 30 Under 30, recognizing the impact and accomplishments of young professionals. Aime is an advocate for c...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with British Cruiserweight Champion, Professional Boxer Richard Riakporhe. Richard comes from humble beginnings, growing up in an unfavourable environment Richard defied the odds and overcame many obstacles that would break the average person. At a young age, he found himself involved with the streets and joined a gang that became his family. Howev...

In this week's episode of #Unscripted we discuss how to navigate through those "Regular Days" those days that don't seem very exciting. Those days that make it seem like we are just going through the motions Have you ever felt like this? Have you ever felt like everyday is kind of the same? Have you ever been frustrated by that simple thought? Maybe you feel stuck, maybe you feel like no...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with Speaker, Lawyer and Nationally Acclaimed Poet Iyanu Adebiyi. Iyanu wears her emotion on her sleeve. Her transparency through her poetry will not only empower you, but move you to seek what’s going on inside your own heart and mind. In 2017 her video entitled “I Am Something” won second place in the U.S Mission Nigeria Unity In Diversity Video...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with former Detroit Lions Running-back and 2016 Olympian Jahvid Best. Jahvid Excelled athletically from the moment he stepped on the track and football field in Highschool. After breaking a Bay Area record on the football field where he rushed for 3325 yards and 48 touchdowns, he took that same intensity on the track and ran 10.31 in 100m and 20.65...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with 400m Olympic Champion Kirani James. Kirani is 1 of 9 athletes in the sport of track and field to win every single major title at each level he's competed in. We go back to the beginning to uncover what keeps him grounded even with all of his success. Throughout this episode, you'll find out that kirani is someone who makes the most out of ever...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we catch up with British Champion and 2016 Olympian Jodie Williams. Jodie is no stranger to dealing with pressure. From 2005 to 2010 she went unbeaten in over 150 races, labelling her as the next big female sprinter. While she handled the title well and continued to excel in the senior ranks, she faced her fair share of trials and tribulations going from being...

I believe there is a leader inside all of us, most people just aren’t aware of how they best lead. In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss how to identify your leadership style and the 4 types of leadership roles. Would you like to support the podcast? check out our unscripted access package! your support would be greatly appreciated in making the podcast each week https://akeeminspires.c...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss our belief systems that we inherited from an early age and how we can evolve and create a new one if we don't like the one we were bred into Would you like to support the podcast? check out our unscripted access package! your support would be greatly appreciated in making the podcast each week https://akeeminspires.com/supportunscriptedpodcast

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss the importance of knowing when to say no, whether in relationships or business you have to be able to see the red flags so you don't get taken advantage of. Would you like to support the podcast? check out our unscripted access package! your support would be greatly appreciated in making the podcast each week https://akeeminspires.com/supportunscrip...

In this week’s episode of Unscripted, we talk about delayed gratification. This year more than ever, due to Covid-19, our plans have been thrown off in many different ways. When our plans are delayed, the best thing we can do is continue being consistent with the work we’ve been doing. Continue being positive; continue building and learning about your business and environment; continue serving wit...

In this week's episode of unscripted, we discuss why sometimes you have to eliminate the grey area. The grey area is the area where we leave room for excuses. Sometimes you just have to make up in your mind before you start something that you are going to do everything in your power to see it all the way through, despite what may or may not happen. If you are enjoying the podcast but still want a...

Have you ever had a bad experience? Chances are we've all had them, but how many times have we let a bad experience turn us away from a different path rather than learning from it and using that experience to help us find our way forward?. On this week's episode akeem shares a story of how A bad experience saved his speaking career. 🚨 SPONSOR ALERT! This week's episode is sponsored by OREOMEBRO O...

Have you ever felt judged? Or felt like people were imposing their will on your life?: In this week's episode, we discuss what it means to progress at your own pace and why you must be careful of the voices you listen to. Don't let anyone rush your growth, grow at your own pace. Connect with us here: https://akeeminspires.com/unscriptedpodcast

Motivation can often come quickly and go just as quickly. That's why it's important to have a method how to get yourself out of that slump and get back into the swing of things. In this episode we discuss 3 tips how to get back on track and overcome those unmotivated days If you are enjoying the podcast but still want a little more motivation and accountability each week, straight to your phone. I...

In this week's episode, Akeem discusses 3 things one must-have in your life blueprint. 3 things that will help you on your journey each day as you try and make your mark in the world. Contact info: info@akeeminspires.com

It's not always easy to make a decision. Oftentimes we can get so stuck on the decision and what the outcome could be, that it leaves us stuck in the same position that we started in. In this week's episode, I share 3 tips that have helped me make a decision as a former athlete, and now an entrepreneur. Whether a big decision or a small one we must develop certain structures so we can make the bes...