Unscripted With Akeem Haynes

We are now 25 Episodes in! Thank you for those who have been listening to the podcast so far! On EP#25 we've decided to do a recap of the first 20 episodes mixed up to enjoy as a source of motivation to help you get your day started or ended. Enjoy! Contact: info@akeeminspires.com

Stephen L Robinson is a highly sought after relationship coach. Stephen does coaching a little different than most relationship coaches, he uses biblical principles to help guide his way. Stephen is also a published Author, Speaker, & Teacher of the love and relationship ministry at Transparency Church. Stephen shares the back story of how a painful heartache helped him find his way towards li...

The world can seem like a very dark place at times. No matter what happens in this world we have to find a way to leave it better than when we came in it. Which means conversations need to be had, topics need to be brought to attention, Emotions need to be felt and most importantly hope needs to be shown and seen. True change in this world starts from what we do in our own homes. Do good in your h...

Vernon Adams JR is originally from Pasadena California, he defied the odds from being an undersized quarterback to making a name for himself in the collegiate level, first at Eastern Washington University and then transferred to the University of Oregon where he continued making his name stand out among some of the best in his class. In 2016 Vernon signed with the Montreal Alouettes. After a few s...

Raven Magwood is a published author, motivational speaker, and filmmaker who is truly a force to be reckoned with. Raven has dedicated her life to one thing: inspiring people around the world to become the best versions of themselves. Keep up with Raven on social media here: @Ravenmagwood

This week my guest is Edwin Jackson. Edwin was drafted by the LA Dodgers at the age of 17, now 36 he's carved out himself as one of the best pitchers in the game today. With accolades such as being an all-star in 2009, throwing the first no hitter in Arizona diamond back history in 2010 and winning a world series title in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. With many more years left In the tank, Ed...

If you missed part one of this two part episode, go back and check out part one! This week my 2016 RIO Olympic Medalist teammates and I discuss the journey through University and the added pressure of the 2016 Canadian Olympic trials This is a side of the group that you don't get to see on TV, their personalities are on full display in both episodes. They also share some gems for up and coming ath...

On this week's episode of the #Unscripted Podcast, I catch up with my Rio 2016 Olympic medallist teammates, Segun Makinde, Bolade Ajomale, Andre DeGrasse, Aaron Brown and Brendon Rodney. We bring it all the way back to the beginning stages of their personal journey's and how track and field started for them. This will be a two part episode with part two coming next week. This is a side of the grou...

On this weeks episode of Unscripted, we talk with the other of the book entitled. "52 Nights Owt: more to life: Byron Terry. Byron is a originally from Kentucky but now resides in Chicago where he is currently on the path of becoming a political psychologist. My conversation with Byron was outstanding, we talked about the steps it takes to writing a book and the mentality that comes with it....

On this week's episode of unscripted, we close out the progress in the dark series with a reminder that there are going to be times when we have to put our head down, stay focused, and continue moving forward. There are some things in life that we just have to endure and find a way to outlast it.

On this episode of unscripted, It's All About controlling and handling the mood swings when we feel stagnant and losing momentum. How do we get back on track when this happens? Tune in now!

This week we start part two of a series we are calling progress in the dark. And on this episode we talked about how to deal with their emotions during a tough time. Even though we can feel discouraged we cannot stay in discouragement. We must find a way to push past our emotions, be proactive, and be productive and keep pressing towards the destination.

For the next 4 weeks we are starting a series called 'Progress In The Dark' Each week we will discuss how to thrive during a stage of hardships, confusion and uninspired times. This week is all about focusing on the day that's in front of us.

On this episode of unscripted, we talked about the journey of perseverance. Why you must remember the tough times when you feel like throwing in the towel.

On Episode #11 - We talk about the small wins that can often get overlooked. When life gets tough, don't forget to celebrate small, but remain focused on the direction you wish to go in.

On this week's episode of #Unscripited we are joined by a few guests to discuss if passion by itself is enough to sustain you when we face life's hardships and tests.

On Episode #9 - we Get into the desire that it takes to relentlessly pursue a goal. There is always a price one must pay in order to succeed, and often that price costs a whole lot. What price are you willing to pay for your dreams?

On Episode #8 we get into the importance of a person's character. Our character grows when we follow through with what we say long after the mood we said it in has left. You can inherit many things, but you can't inherit character. Everyday you have to make a choose to finish everything that you started.

On Episode #7 We talk about being a real model. Not a role model, but a real model. A real model is someone who isnt afraid to make mistakes, who isnt afraid to admit that they dont know everything. A real model is someone who is unapologetically themselves in everything they do.

On Episode #6 We talk about the risk that must be taken in order to achieve your goals, dreams or aspirations. We can never allow our dreams to fade because of the unknown that's ahead of us. Focus on all the reasons why it's possible, rather than the reasons why it cannot.

On EP#5 - We talk about the preparation that’s done in the dark and how to breakthrough during the plateau stages of our lives. Sometimes the work we do in the dark seems redundant and unfruitful, but it is where the foundation of the harvest is established.

On Episode #4 we talk about putting our words into action and why its important to take risks. Our dreams don't live in comfort, our goals dont live in comfort, our greatest ideas dont live in comfort. We must gain enough courage to take a risk on ourselves and leave a place of comfort in order for our ideas to manifest and become reality.

On Episode #3 we talk about the power of Belief. It's important to believe wholeheartedly in yourself, your ideas, your vision and your actions that you can make your dreams a reality. If you don't Beleive it can be done, chances are it'll never come to fruition. You must believe internally, before it manifest externally.

On Episode #2 We talk about Three tips to develop a Visionary mindset. The journey to your own personal success is hard, but when you come with a positive and effective state of mind, you equip yourself accordingly to breakthrough in any field.

On Episode One we get into what it takes to become your own hero. There is a hero inside all of us, we just have to know that we tap into our inner hero by taking complete ownership of what happens in our lives. Life happens to all of us, but it's what we choose to do next. In our choices shapes us to who we ultimate become.