Amy Sylvis sits down with Micah Williams, 2021 Olympian & Oregon record-holding track star turned USC student athlete and entrepreneur. Micah shares his remarkable journey from being on top of the athletic world to navigating the challenges of multiple surgeries that shifted his path toward real estate and other entrepreneurial ventures.
He talks about the importance of having a backup plan and how the resilience he honed as an athlete now fuels his entrepreneurial pursuits. Together, Amy and Micah explore the power of adaptability, lifelong learning, and building meaningful connections, offering insights for anyone looking to reinvent themselves and thrive in the face of life's obstacles.
More about Micah:
Micah Williams is a student-athlete at the University of Southern California, pursuing a master's degree in Entrepreneurship + Innovation. A graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in Advertising, Micah excelled in track, setting records in the 60m and 100m, becoming an NCAA champion, and competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Beyond athletics, he founded the clothing brand MJAYDUB, showcasing his passion for quality product design and storytelling. He also co-founded a real estate wholesaling company, Wealthy Visions, blending his entrepreneurial drive with a focus on real estate investing.
Connect with Micah:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahwilliams2024
Connect with Amy Sylvis:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/
Contact Us:
https://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar
00:00 Preview00:57 Introducing Micah
01:37 Micah's Athletic Achievements and Setbacks
03:51 Finding Positivity in Adversity
06:57 The Power of Mindset and Humility
12:00 Micah's Passion for Real Estate
17:49 Overcoming Challenges in Entrepreneurship
19:34 The Importance of Authentic Connections
21:43 Navigating NIL and College Athletics
24:54 Future Plans in Real Estate
31:35 Advice for Aspiring Student Athletes
