The Be Someone Podcast

On this episode we sit down with the Flint, Michigan native Kendrick Cornelius head coach at KDC basketball. Coach Kendrick is a unique coach in the basketball community. He is an interesting blend of basketball expertise and someone who has been shaped by his environment. His hometown of Flint produces an unusual amount of pro talent despite its small population. The iron sharpens iron mentality...

On this episode we sit down with two of Houston's elite female basketball talents Bobbi Bazzle and Ajailah Ogiemwonyi. We tackle a myriad of different topics such as what makes a good coach, team, and what is it they look forward to most from their college experience. There is not doubt in my mind that these two high performing athletes will have spectacular college careers and do great things whe...

In this episode we sit down with a legitimate shooter and chew the fat on all things wrestling. Chris is a young man with a ton of talent and potential that is just waiting for that one opportunity to arise to show the world what he already knows. We discuss his frustrations with the current state of affairs as well as call out some opponents he would love to face in the future. So please sit back...

On this episode we sit down with "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. This young man is setting the Texas wrestling world on fire putting on memorable performances night after night. After his tremendous Wrestlmania weekend in Tampa Florida he has become one of the hottest commodities on the indy scene. With the matches he has been putting on it will not be long until he is wrestling in your living ro...

In this episode we chat with fitness guru Rex Andrews about his self improvement business Pathways Training. This ambitious young man has parlayed his knowledge and expertise from the pro wrestling world into a thriving business. He is helping people transform their minds and bodies through the use of exercise, nutrition, and guidance. The immense growth of Pathway has been no surprise because its...

We sit down for a second visit with my good friend and professional mixed martial artist Taylor Hickman. On this episode we chat about his humble beginnings and how he overcame his addiction to pain medication. We also talk about winning his pro debut as well as welcoming his newborn son to the world that same weekend. If you were not a Taylor Hickman fan prior to listening to this I promise you w...

We sit down for the second time with Houston recording artist Tony Torres aka Pax. Tony. A lot has happened since we have last spoken and it is safe to say momentum is on this young mans side. On this episode we dive into Tony's journey into a solo career as well as the process of making music. He is a complex young man that draws inspiration from all walks of life and has a bright future ahead of...

In this episode we chat with Jake "The Grinder" Heffernan a professional mixed martial artist out of Houston, TX. In a little over two weeks Jake steps in the cage once again looking to regain his glory. He is coming off of two loses after starting out an impressive 7 and 0. More then that he is returning from a near fatal gun shot that nearly took his life. This new found appreciation for life ha...

We sit down and chat with Kiefer Barktek head guy over at New Texas Pro Wrestling! What this young man has been able to build in such a short amount of time is something to marvel at. Kiefer has taken his in ring experience and carried it over to become a master promotor that lots of young up and coming talent want to be a part of. He has created quite the buzz out on the indy circuit while giving...

On this episode we sit down and chat with Kerrie Brown founder of The Legacy School of Sport Sciences. This groundbreaking institute allows students to chase their athletic dreams both on and off the court. Much in the tradition of other specialty schools like the DeBakey Institute for Health Professions and The Houston School for Performing and Visual Arts the Legacy School gives young people an...

In this episodes I sit with myself and explore all my reasons for entering the children's lit world. After listening you will find that there is more to me than meets the eye. Truth be told I have really enjoyed the journey and the lessons that I have learned are priceless. The plan is to be paid handsomely by a publishing company one day but if that does not happen at least I know I tried. The on...

On this episode of the podcast we talk with my good friend Nick Waite. It has been several years since we last saw each other but I have kept a close eye on his business venture. In a world that is growing greener by the second Nick seems to be at the forefront of the movement. His entrance into the legal Cannabis industry was prompted by his mothers battle with Fibro Myalgia a disease that slowly...

We sit down today with one of Texas's brightest wrestling prospects Johhny Bedlam. I have known this young man for a couple of years now and after this interview left even more impressed than I already was. Johnny is a kid that has tremendous upside, inside and outside of the ring. I have been blessed to watch him grow as a performer and young person and know the sky is the limit. He is def one to...

We sit down with two of my most respected and well spoken students and discuss education through the pandemic. The Covid crisis was one the likes we have never seen. Our young people were put in the unenvious position of distance learning on the go. An evolution that would have taken 3 to 5 years on a natural timeline was immediately put into place inside of 1. The goal of this podcast was to shar...

On this episode we sit down with one of my day ones from Gracie Barra The Woodlands Ricky Turcios. This tremendous young man was just granted the opportunity of a lifetime and was named to the cast of season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter Reality TV series. He is currently up in Vegas filming the show and we were lucky enough to catch him before he left. On top of being an incredible mixed martial art...

Great interview with one of my Gracie Barra the Woodlands brothers Taylor Hickman. Taylor has taken the road less traveled in hopes of making his dreams a reality. We talk to him about his motivation and goals moving forward in both his training and fighting career. One thing is for certain, after listening to this episode you can not help but to be a fan of this inspirational human being. We wish...

Real fun episode with the internet fighting sensation Shinigami. Danny Uribe has taken the internet by storm on the wildly popular youtube series Street Beefs. To be honest the first time I laid eyes on this gentleman I laughed and thought he was about to get knocked out and run off the show. He is very unassuming and a little over the top with his fight gear. Little did I know that with in a minu...

Super interesting interview with one of the best stand up comics in the game right now. Matthew Broussard came to Houston early in his life and attended Rice University. After hitting some open mics and slowly amassing success and love for the art he has turned into one of the hottest acts going. After a half hour of chatting with this young man you will know why he has earned his honorary Houston...

On this weeks episode we chat with one of the most ambitious young people that I know. Courtney Goodson is a woman that knows what she wants and is not afraid to go out and get it. Her bloodline is filled with high level athletes across multiple sports that have played at the highest levels. Court could have chosen to go down that route and would have done quite well. She was different though, she...

We sit down and chat with this proud Houstonian. Christel is equal parts intelligent and interesting which makes for one heck of an interview. I met the good doctor when she interviewed me for my children's book release. I was super impressed with her intellect and ability to pull great information from the person she was interviewing. I knew after our chat that she was someone who I really wanted...

We sit down with one of Houston's premier wedding coordinators and find out what makes her tick. She has grown her business from the ground up and is perfectly in tune with what her brides to be want. On top of growing a successful business Brandi is also a staunch advocate for her autistic son Lincoln and his educational needs. Brandi's story is one of bravery, innovation, experimentation, and co...

Great chat with one of my good friends Chip Baker. Chip is a gentleman that has done it all in the field of education. He has served his community in both the classroom and on the sports field serving as a coach for many years. With all of the the knowledge he has amassed he is on a new mission. One that brings value to people outside of his teaching and coaching circle. He has authored multiple b...

On this episode we speak with Brandon Mora a young man has inconspicuously grown one of the largest local news followings in the Houston area. He is proof that one can circumvent the normal channels and create a platform through the use of social media. As a high school senior his reach extends to over 60,000 and is steadily climbing. He is also starting to gain the attention and respect of the Ho...

Great chat with one of Houston's most accomplished grapplers and instructors Travis Tooke. Travis has built one of the most dominant jiu jitsu teams in the Houston area and is steadily growing his brand. On top of his numerous accolades as a competitor he is also a master instructor whose students compete at the highest levels. Travis has taken the black belt focus and has also applied it to the b...

Proud to call this gentleman my friend. Dr. Williams is an interesting blend of experience and education. Sometimes in life you run into people who have either studied the walk or walked the walk. T is someone who has done both and taken the opportunity to help others along the way. Everywhere  Tarell goes he leaves a trail of goodness in those tracks. Whether it be as an educator at Conroe H.S, T...