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Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors PodcastFestus Ezeli recalls camaraderie of 2015 champion Warriors team, Steve Kerr's impact a decade laterBonta Hill and Monte Poole are joined by former Warriors center Festus Ezeli on Dubs Talk to reminisce on their 2015 championship team a decade after the Golden State dynasty began.(02:00) - Warriors' first training camp under Steve Kerr(07:00) - Kerr made tough decision to start Draymond Green, bring All-Star David Lee off the bench(10:30) - How did Golden State's camaraderie develop?(23:45) - The Warriors went through a gauntlet in the playoffs(31:45) - Festus Ezeli recalls feeling of the parade in Oakland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
2025-06-1146 min
Imagine Faith TalkEp 61: Festus Ezeli Part 2Welcome to
In this second part of our conversation with NBA Champion Festus Ezeli, we dive deeper into his inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and personal transformation. Festus discusses the pivotal moments in his life after sustaining a career-changing injury, the internal struggles of identity beyond basketball, and how his faith in God has been central in guiding him through both success and setbacks.
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The Aftermath of Injury: Festus reflects on how his major injury led him to reevaluate his life beyond basketball and focus on discovering his...
2024-10-1639 minImagine Faith TalkEp. 60 Festus EzeliWelcome to Imagine Faith Talk!
In this episode, we sit down with NBA Champion Festus Ezeli to explore his journey from Nigeria to the NBA, and how his faith and resilience played a key role in his success. From starting basketball at the age of 14 to overcoming injuries that challenged his career, Festus offers insights on maintaining purpose through faith and staying aligned with God’s vision.
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Festus’ Journey to the NBA: Festus shares his unique path, including the challenges of transitioning from Nigeria to the United States and...
2024-10-0933 min
Unbothered with Patrick EzeliFestus Ezeli talks basketball journey, starting over, setbacks, triumphs and new career as a sports analystFestus Ezeli walks us through his basketball and broadcasting journey. From picking up a basketball and scoring on his team's basket to becoming an NBA champion. He emphasizes the importance of finding your purpose, never giving up, showing up every single day, and pursuing your dreams with everything you have.Follow Festus' Journey:Instagram: @fezzyfelWebsite: www.rebuildingthebeast.comStay connected:Instagram: @patrickezeliEmail: patrickkezeli@gmail.com
2024-02-161h 35
Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors PodcastFestus Ezeli on Warriors’ offseason priorities, what to do with No. 19 pickMonte Poole and Festus Ezeli break down what the Warriors' top offseason priorities should be, the potential of the Warriors' youth and what the team should do with the No. 19 pick in this year’s draft. Plus, Festus shares his thoughts on Myers’ departure and the impact Myers had on his NBA career.(1:15) Festus on Myers stepping down as Warriors GM(9:17) Festus discusses the Warriors’ mentality in 2023(16:00) Can the Draymond/Poole relationship be fixed?(22:51) What is the Warriors' biggest offseason priority?(29:17) Should the Warriors trade the No. 19 pick?
2023-06-0733 min
Rebuilding The Beast#86 - Season Finale: Reflecting On This Season’s BeastsWelcome to the season 3 finale of Rebuilding the Beast! On this episode I reflect on all the guests we’ve had this season and the things I learned from them. We also dive deep into where my life is headed and the future I imagine for the podcast. Your guy’s support means the world to me and I’m so glad to have you all on this journey. But I need your help… if you’d like the podcast to keep going, I need you to rate us, follow us on all platforms, subscribe, and leave us...
2023-03-1009 minRebuilding The Beast#85 - Storytime with Fes - Farmer With Two BucketsHello my fellow beasts! As our season starts winding down, I wanted to share this quick story called the Farmer With Two Buckets. It’s a great reminder that even though we may feel broken or have flaws, we can still inspire those around us in a positive way. I created this podcast for you to get inspired and have tips as we all journey through our own rebuilds. Surround yourself with others that inspire you and uplift you. And remember that you are a BEAST! Be sure to rate & review the s...
2023-03-0106 minRebuilding The Beast#84 - Alexa Towersey: Sobriety, Fitness, and Mental HealthTrigger Warning: Suicide Our next guest is joining us all the way from Australia, today we have Alexa Towersey! Alexa, also known as “Action Alexa,” is a celebrity trainer, nutritionist, writer, sports model, and mental health advocate. This woman is a literal BEAST! After being bullied for being too skinny, the gym became her safe place as she developed strength both mentally and physically. Alexa has had many turning points throughout her life. She is 14 years sober after losing her father to alcoholism. She almost lost her mother to attempted suicide, then sud...
2023-02-221h 12Rebuilding The Beast#83 - Xeana Kamalani Dung: Discovering Your ‘Why’Let’s say Aloha to our next guest Xeana Kamalani - aka, Kama! Kama is a model, actress, Philanthropist, founder of Kama Training, and is the first pro league pitcher in softball that’s from Hawaii. And being only 25 years old, she has accomplished so much. Today we cover, · What growing up in Hawaii is really like and how her hometown, Makaha, would be best described as the ghetto. · The hardest part growing up poor. · How her parents really pushed her to venture outside of Makaha and pursue her studies an...
2023-02-1555 minRebuilding The Beast#82 - Tara Mackey: Addiction, Natural Medicine, and MotherhoodTrigger Warning: Suicide Our next guest has been a long time coming… today we have my good friend Tara Mackey on the podcast! Tara is the CEO of “The Organic Life,” founder of “Genetix,” Author of Cured By Nature and Wild Habits, a musician, a scientist, and then her most important job – a solo mother. She’s on the journey of always pursing her interests and using her knowledge to help others. But like so many of us, all of this came with trials and tribulations. At a young age, Tara witnessed her mother overdose t...
2023-02-081h 02Rebuilding The Beast#81- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf: “Stand” ft. Joslyn Rose LyonsYou guys, I am so excited about our next guest. Today on the podcast we the legendary Mahmoud Abdul Rauf! Mahmoud is a former NBA player who has played for the Denver Nuggets, the Sacrament Kings, and Vancouver Grizzles. He is one of the greatest players in the game, even while living with a form of Tourettes. We have seen his name in headlines often and not just for his incredible free throw shooters. In 1996, he made headlines for not standing up during the national anthem as a form of protest that ultimately lead to a...
2023-02-011h 14Rebuilding The Beast#80 - Karly Ashworth: Big Brother, Hypnotherapy, and Finding PurposeWe have a beautiful, inspiring episode this week my fellow beasts! My friend Karly Ashworth is our next guest. She is also our first ever reality tv star that we’ve had on the podcast. After her time on the UK’s Big Brother, Karly decided to leave the world of fame and climb the ladder of the corporate world. After finding success there, feeling burned out, and then the pandemic, Karly decided to follow a new career path when hypnotherapy accidently fell into her lap. So now, she excelling as a hypnotherapist and mindset coach...
2023-01-2553 minRebuilding The Beast#79 - Lana Shay: Erotic Dancing, Sexuality, and PsychedelicsThis week on Rebuilding the Beast we are breaking down the stigma of the sex industry and the use of psychedelics. I ask that you come in with an open mind and heart and be ready to learn something, because I for sure did! With that being said, our guest today is Lana Shay! Lana is a conscious sex worker, the co-founder of Psychedelic Times, and author of Erotic Hustle: Redefining Sin Through Sacred Sexuality. Today, Lana shares her journey as an exotic dancer in the sex industry as well as the visions she has received using psychedelics as p...
2023-01-1854 minRebuilding The Beast#78 - Caity Lotz: Acting, Directing, and Getting MarriedWe’ve got a special episode this week, my good friend Caity Lotz is our next guest! Caity is an actress, dancer, director, and stunt woman. You may have even seen her on shows like Mad Men, Arrow, and Legends. Recently, Caity got engaged, so get ready to hear a loved-up episode! Today we talk about · How she met her fiancé Kyle and how she finally understands the phrase “when you know, you know.” · What work she did for herself to finally get to a place where she could accept love. ...
2023-01-111h 08Rebuilding The Beast#77 - Advice You’d Give Your Younger Self Part 2Happy New Year! To kick off the new year we have compiled all the answers this season to my favorite question, “If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give them?” I love looking back on the answers to these questions because they perfectly encapsulate that person’s journey of rebuilding. Please enjoy as we reflect on these 10 guests that we’ve had this season so far. Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It will really help us grow & reach more peop...
2023-01-0422 minRebuilding The Beast#76 - Box Full of KissesMerry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanza, and a Happy New Year! This week we’re taking it easy as we get ready to enter the New Year. Today you’ll hear the story, Box Full of Kisses. It’s a beautiful reminder that love is the most precious gift in the world, so hold onto your loved ones tight and check in with them. Now, before you read this next section, take a listen to the episode. Did you listen? Great! As you heard, we are...
2022-12-2805 minRebuilding The Beast#75 - Thomas Vu: Finding A Rose Among the ThornsThis episode was a long time coming because my good friend Thomas Vu is finally our guest here on the podcast. If you remember from season 2 of Rebuilding the Beast, I went to the Joe Dispenza retreat. Well, the person who introduced that retreat to me, was none other than Thomas! Thomas is a master meditator and so I fully trusted him in attending this retreat, and I am so glad did. Other than a master meditator, Thomas is also a father, tech investor, video game builder, quantum healer, and just won an Emmy for a...
2022-12-2157 minRebuilding The Beast#74 - Marcellus Wiley: From Compton to an Ivy League to the NFLBuckle up because this week we have Marcellus Wiley on the podcast! After growing up in Compton and South Central Los Angeles, Marcellus didn’t let where he grew up define how his life was going to pan out. He would soon go to Columbia University to further his education as well as play football. Then after being a second-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, Marcellus would soon go on to be a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He then went on to fulfill his dream of being a sports br...
2022-12-141h 35Rebuilding The Beast#73 - Kevin Olusola: Pentatonix, Faith, and Managing TimeNext up on our holiday special is my Nigerian brother Kevin Olusola! You may know him from the Grammy award winning acapella group “Pentatonix” or his own podcast that he cohosts called “Imagine Faith Talk.” Kevin has a beautiful soul and we got deep on this episode today. We talk about, · Growing up and what it means to be an immigrant as well as a half Nigerian, half Caribbean in Kentucky. · How his parents shielded him from the prejudice around him. · How is life turned out differently than what his family originally hoped...
2022-12-071h 30Rebuilding The Beast#72 - Chloe Arnold: Dancing Through LifeWe’re kickstarting this holiday season with my good friend Chloe Arnold! Chloe is a multi-talented dancer, an Emmy nominated choreographer, a featured dancer in the Syncopated Ladies, and so much more! She has also gone viral on YouTube with 100 million views for the Syncopated Ladies “Viral Tap Band” to Beyoncé. Her love of tap dancing has brought upon countless opportunities, and she has even taught me a few moves. Most recently, she choregraphed the new Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Christmas movie Spirited. Out now on Apple TV! Today we talk about · ...
2022-11-3055 minRebuilding The Beast#71 - Crystal Adesanya: Immigrant from Nigeria to CEOBuckle up because we’ve got my Nigerian sister Crystal Ola Adesanya! Crystal is an entrepreneur, on the Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO of Kiira Health. Crystal’s hard work, determination, and confidence have gotten her so far in life, something that she thanks her Nigerian upbringing and 5 older brothers for. And I have full confidence that after listening to this episode, you’ll feel inspired. Today we cover everything from· Meeting her husband and how he’s her biggest inspiration. · Having health problems and feeling like there was no one she could talk to, leading he...
2022-11-2357 minRebuilding The Beast#70 - Corey Phelps: Weight Loss, Homelessness, and Being QueerWelcome back everyone! Today on the show we have Corey Phelps. I stumbled across Corey’s Instagram a few months ago and instantly knew I wanted to have him on the podcast. Corey is a “bad bitch” (as he would say), but also a leader in body positivity, owning his queerness, and an advocate for mental health and homelessness. You may have watched him on the hit TLC show Too Large or seen him on YouTube sharing his weight loss journey. Corey’s story is a beautiful example on how to be a Beast. You’ll hear all...
2022-11-1656 minRebuilding The Beast#69 - Alexa Mansour: Hollywood and Knowing Your WorthTW: Eating Disorder Welcome back! This week we have the very talented Alexa Mansour! Alexa is an actress who you’ve probably seen on The Walking Dead and soon, Avalon. After struggling with an eating disorder that caused her to end up in the ICU, Alexa decided it was time to regain control over her life and start putting herself first. Today, you’ll hear all about · Alexa’s life growing up with and Egyptian father and Mexican mother. · Traditions her family would uphold.· How her entire school life s...
2022-11-0954 minRebuilding The Beast#68 - India Shawn: Singing, Vulnerability, and Pushing ThroughWelcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have India Shawn. India is a singer, songwriter, and my good friend! After growing up singing in the church, singing backup for artists like Anderson Paak, Chris Brown, and Harry Styles, India began to pursue her own career. And just recently, she released her debut album, “Before We Go Deeper.” We talk about so much on this episode… · What life was like growing up singing in the church. · The moment she knew she wanted to be a singer. · How she met her first manager walki...
2022-11-021h 00Rebuilding The Beast#67 - Wesley Hamilton: Disabled But Not ReallyWelcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have Wesley Hamilton. You’ve potentially could’ve seen him on the hit Netflix show Queer Eye, or his feature in Men’s Health, or have even seen one of the countless speeches he has done. But now, he’s graced us with his presence on our show! Wesley grew up on the east side of Kansas City, where many young African Americans struggled to find opportunity outside of the streets. Back in 2012, 5 days after his 24th birthday, and just recently winning sole custody of his daughter, Wesley was...
2022-10-261h 16Rebuilding The Beast#66 - Jimmer Fredette: Basketball, Mormonism, and PerseveringWelcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today, we have my friend Jimmer Fredette. Jimmer is a basketball player, entrepreneur, husband, father, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There’s so much we talk about, so let’s get into it! ● Growing up in a small town and having to hear people doubt him about wanting to be a basketball player.● Attending Brigham Young University and what it means to be a Mormon.● Upholding his values and then meeting his wife in college.● ...
2022-10-191h 08Rebuilding The Beast#65 - Festuz Ezeli & Nicole Fox: Burning ManRebuilding the beast is back, baby!!! For our season 3 premiere, I’m sitting down with my good friend Nicole who is helping me guide you through the amazing, transformative summer I had. When we last spoke, the Golden State Warriors just became NBA champions, again! And now, I have the opportunity to go back to the Bay area for my second year as an NBC broadcaster. But before I do that, I want to share my summer with you all… On this episode, you’ll hear all about; · My time in Africa with Rise, a summi...
2022-10-121h 02Rebuilding The BeastSeason 2 Finale: A Box Full of KissesSurprise! I’m back! And another surprise, I’m taking another break. I know, I’m sorry.This episode is our season 2 finale, and first let me say how exciting it is to have two seasons of Rebuilding the Beast! Thank you all for coming on this journey with me. It’s been amazing and I’ve learned so much from our guests, and I hope you have too.As I say goodbye for just a little bit, I leave you with a story. It’s called A Box Full of Kiss...
2022-08-1303 minRebuilding The Beast#64 - Jessica Ping-Wild: Succeeding With DisabilitiesWelcome back! This week we have Jessica Ping-Wild. Jessica is out here changing the game by bringing awareness for people with disabilities. In Jessica’s formative years, she was diagnosed with CHILD syndrome. A syndrome that affects the left side of her body. After going through years of bullying and struggling to find her place, Jessica is now using her voice to bring awareness in a fun, attention grabbing way. Not to mention, she’s an actress, model, writer, content creator, and world traveler. Nothing is getting in her way! Today we talk about,Her c...
2022-07-2043 minRebuilding The Beast#63 - Tori Hope Petersen: From Foster Care, To Mrs. Universe, to AuthorWe have an amazing episode for you all today! Tori Petersen is our guest here on Rebuilding the Beast. She’s a best-selling author, Mrs. Universe, a mother, a wife, and a child of the foster care system. Growing up, Tori was placed into foster care after men busted down her doors and took her and her sister. As she got older, she found out that it was for a drug bust and her mother was having mental health struggles. After in and out of about eleven homes, at the age of 18, Tori emancipated herself from the foster care sy...
2022-07-131h 04Rebuilding The Beast#62 - Kiera Newsome: 20 Years of Wrongful Incarceration and the Continued FightOur next guest’s story will make your jaw drop to the floor. In June of 2001, Kiera was incarcerated for a crime she did not commit. When did she get released? Not until almost 20 years later in April of 2020. She was only 16 years old and had her life planned out of how she wanted to break away from the mold she grew up with and create her own journey. We cover a lot on this episode. Everything from,Her childhood years and being the eldest of 5 children and how she shielded her younger siblings from...
2022-07-061h 15Rebuilding The Beast#61 - Jorge Sanchez: Amputee’s Journey to Olympic GoldIt’s crazy witnessing the universe align when it’s pushing you to meet someone. A few friends had sent me Jorge Sanchez’s profile saying I needed to have him on the podcast. Then a week later at a Warriors game, I got to meet him and understood why he needed to be on the show. Jorge is a professional wheelchair basketball player and a part of the Dub nation! At the age of 8, Jorge was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma, which is a type of bone cancer that caused him to have his leg amputat...
2022-06-2951 minRebuilding The Beast#60 - Festus Ezel: Reflecting on the Warriors VictoryThe journey of becoming a sports commentator for the Golden State Warriors was something I never imagined was in store for me. Basketball is my life, and even after my injury, I knew I still needed to be a part of it somehow. So, on this episode, I thought I could reflect on how I got to where I am today. You’ll hearHow I didn’t ever plan on becoming a sports commentator and how that decision came to fruition.Why I started this podcast, and what one of my first guests, Steve...
2022-06-2227 minRebuilding The Beast#59 - Festus Ezeli: The Green Sea TurtleIt’s story time here on Rebuilding the Beast! This week we’re reading from the book The Why Café by author John P. Strelecky. The book is centered around finding your purpose with some short stories filling the pages. One of those stories is, The Green Sea Turtle, and that’s what you’ll be hearing today. This podcast is all about sharing different types of stories in hopes it will help you on your rebuilding journey. The Green Sea Turtle focuses on the importance of where you should put your time and energy since we o...
2022-06-1507 minRebuilding The Beast#58 - Kelsi Sheren: Veterans, PTSD & PsychedelicsKelsi Sheren is a powerhouse! At the age of 18, Kesli joined the military in Canada and was quickly deployed to Afghanistan after that. She is a fellow podcast host and is the owner of Brass and Unity, a jewelry company that gives 20% of their proceeds to organizations that help veterans. One of her main goals is to help bring awareness to mental health and the dire action to help veterans. Kesli is so open and honest about her journey that it’s a privilege to have her on the podcast. On this episode we cover,K...
2022-06-081h 31Rebuilding The Beast#57: Chloe Hakim-Moore - How to Enjoy Life While Leading ChangeWhere to begin on Chloe Hakim-Moore… We recorded this the day after the shooting in Uvalde, Texas and we both had a heavy heart. Talking with Chloe though, hearing all the work she’s doing, especially for kids, inspired me. Chloe is a Social Designer, mental health advocate, a first-generation American born citizen, a business woman, and so much more! Let’s break down what we unpacked, shall we?The 4 different pillars of activism for well-being and what you can do to make a difference.Her family life and how her grandfather was born into shar...
2022-06-0156 minRebuilding The BeastMoment of SilenceOn May 24th, 2022, 19 children and 2 teachers were killed after a gunman went to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Young children’s lives were lost, parents are grieving, and change needs to happen. It’s okay to send out your thoughts and prayers to the lives lost but remember, faith without works, is dead. If you’re wanting change there are things you can do.Vote for your local officials who believe in stricter gun lawsCall your local congressional office asking for change. Here’s a link to find your U.S. Senator and U.S House...
2022-05-2608 minRebuilding The Beast#56: Sarah Taylor - Staying the Course: Life After TraumaTrigger Warning: Abduction and Human Trafficking When we talk about how one person’s story can be someone else’s survival guide, this episode is what we mean! Sarah Taylor is a sports psychologist who a few years ago was a victim in an attempted human trafficking abduction. After moving to San Diego to start a new job as a reporter, Sarah was on her morning run when a man grabbed her from behind, tasered her, and attempted to shove her into his car. Immediately, Sarah remembered a story she saw on Oprah about...
2022-05-181h 02Rebuilding The Beast#55 - Advice You’d Give Your Younger SelfThis week on Rebuilding the Beast we’re looking back at my favorite answers to my favorite question I ask all my guests, “If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what advice would you give?” You’ll hear;Episode 3 – Nicole BuchananEpisode 4 – Jenna FreeEpisode 6 – Lauren SesselmannEpisode 7 – Marreese (Mo) SpeightsEpisode 9 – Bridgette W.Episode 10 – Bryony HopkinsEpisode 11 – Andrew BogutEpisode 12 – Victoria JanckeEpisode 14 – Kaliegh Garris Everyone’s answer is always so raw and inspirational and has stayed with me. Please enjoy this trip down memory lane!Be sure to rate & review the show on A...
2022-05-1123 minRebuilding The Beast#54 - Festus Ezeli: Having the Power to Heal MyselfThis past week, I went to the Joe Dispenza retreat in San Diego. It was a week-long meditation retreat that teaches you how to heal your own body. At first, I had a lot of apprehension. Like a week-long retreat? I have to work! But I did, and boy am I glad I did. There was so much I learned, but mainly learned how to love myself and be kind to myself. Then I recognized a lot of walls I had unconsciously put up. I met so many wonderful, inspiring people at this retreat and h...
2022-05-0541 minRebuilding The Beast#53 - Mary Shenouda: Trusting Your GutWe’ve got the Paleo Chef here today on Rebuilding the Beast! Mary Shenouda is a private chef whose journey starts all the way back to the 2nd grade. While in elementary school, she would experience extreme headaches that caused her to be sick with no fever, resulting in doubts from her teachers. But after decades of pain, countless trips to the ER, and people telling her it was all in her own head, Mary decided to take matters into her own hands. By 25, she discovered she was Celiac. A sense of relief absorbed Mary because she finally figured ou...
2022-04-271h 00Rebuilding The Beast#52 - Festus Ezeli: The Businessman and the FishermanHappy Wednesday everybody! We’re doing something new here on Rebuilding the Beast. Occasionally, I’m going to share a short story. A story that hopefully you all can apply to your life. Our story today is called The Businessman and the Fisherman. This story is a reminder to enjoy the simple things in life and do what makes you happy. We all have this inner voice inside our head that likes to block the things we’re called to do. Try not to listen to it unless it’s serving you. Enjoy this journey that you’...
2022-04-2006 minRebuilding The Beast#51 - Fabrice Gautier: How to Rebuild the Body and MindOur next guest is Fabrice Gautier! Fabrice is a major part of many athlete’s journeys and their comebacks with 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and osteopath in Los Angeles. He started out playing soccer and many different sports growing up, but his teenage dream was to play basketball with Magic Johnson for the LA Lakers. He has a diploma from France as an Osteopath, and works as a private consultant for professional athletes, and still makes time to play a little basketball just for fun in his spare time.We dive in...
2022-04-1359 minRebuilding The Beast#50 - Victoria Moghaddami: Living with POTS and Learning GratitudeTrigger Warning: This episode hits on subjects about suicide and sexual abuse. My friend Victoria Moghaddami is our guest today! Victoria is a huge inspiration to me and a prime example of what it means to be constantly rebuilding yourself. In her 20’s, Victoria was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; POTS, which is a blood circulation disorder. After a life of overcoming and working hard, Victoria had to learn what it means to take a step back and relearn her body. She’s done everything from sports growing up, being a TV Host, an advoc...
2022-04-061h 20Rebuilding The Beast#49 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock: From Tragedy to Olympic GoldOlympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock is my guest today. Tamyra is a pro wrestler as well as the first black woman and only the 2nd woman ever to win gold at the Olympics! This girl is making history! Not only is Tamyra a literal beast on the mat, she’s also using her voice to inspire other young girls and spread the word of God. We cover everything fromHow Tamyra first started off doing track and field, but after constant bullying in High School, decided to join the wrestling team after following the adv...
2022-03-301h 03Rebuilding The Beast#48 - Chester Santos: The International Man of MemoryOur guest today is Chester Santos! Chester is the “International Man of Memory”, also regarded as one of the leading memory experts in the world! After winning the U.S Memory Championship back in 2008, Chester decided to use his skills and help others with their memory. People in business, actors, politicians, and so many more have reached out to Chester to be coached and now he’s here, giving us a full breakdown on Rebuilding the Beast! Today, we cover a variety of different subjects.How Chester realized he had an amazing memory from excelli...
2022-03-2354 minRebuilding The Beast#47 - Neal McDonough: Putting God First While Facing Hollywood“In fire, gold is tested.” - Sirach Chapter 2 Today we have my friend and favorite person, Neal McDonough! Neal is a devout Catholic, Husband, Father, Actor, and overall good person. Anytime I speak to Neal, I learn so much and wish I could talk to him for hours. We cover a lot on this episode.How Neal always puts his family and God first, then himself second and how that can lead to saying no to opportunities.His early life playing every type of sport you can think of, the...
2022-03-161h 02Rebuilding The Beast#46 - Honey Beuf & Tess Kunik: The Liv ProjectTRIGGER WARNING: Suicide Today, we have Honey Beuf and Tess Kunik, a mother and daughter duo who are founders of The Liv Project; an organization created after Honey lost her daughter, and Tess her sister, Liv, to suicide back in 2019. It’s a tough conversation, but something that needs to be talked about. And both Honey and Tess have turned their grief into a chance to help others. On this episode we talk about:Liv’s life and how even while struggling with anxiety and depression, she was a light...
2022-03-0940 minRebuilding The Beast#45 - Solomzi Nqweni: Powering Through Gillian-Barré SyndromeThis episode, we spend some time with Solomzi Nqweni, a professional Cricket player for the Aberdeenshire Cricket Club in Scotland. At the young age of 26, Solomzi developed a rare auto immune disease called Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves, leaving him in the hospital for 9 months before starting a long recovery process. 2 years later, he is here talking about what that long road to recovery looks like and the ways he is rebuilding himself. This interview left me with tears in my eyes of how much I related to being at...
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The Wonbyone Podcast7. Festus Ezeli: NBA CHAMPION, rebuilding the beast, meditation and self love2015 NBA CHAMPION ( GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS) FESTUS EZELI. We sit down with 2015 NBA Champion Festus Ezeli. This episode was more than him just telling his story but it was also a huge teaching lesson for me. He runs his own podcast and brand called rebuilding the beast where he sits down and interviews people who have overcome great obstacles in their life, he uses these success stories to influence and motivate others to never quit and never give up. I met Festus personally just a year ago in preparations for the 2021 olympics in Tokyo Japan. This podcast became mo...
2022-03-0155 minRebuilding The Beast#44 - Elie Samaha: Building Things You Believe InOur guest today is Elie Samaha, a Los Angeles based business tycoon. Elie is going to take us through his rebuilding journey from being an immigrant from Lebanon who didn’t think he’d live past the age of 18, to today, being a Real Estate mogul, Movie Producer, family man, and so much more. He’s also my friend and mentor, and I’m so excited to have him share his inspirational story. Today, Elie shares his story of how he came to America after serving in a war he didn’t believe in with only a few d...
2022-02-2338 minRebuilding The Beast#43 - Cindy Jarrett: Bringing Truth Back Into Dating (Part 2)We are back for part 2 with Cindy Jarrett! Cindy gifted us with so much wisdom that we had to split it up for you all. As we sat down and talked, I reflected on myself and the times I could’ve been a better partner and I know you will also gain something from this conversation. Here, Cindy dives deeper into Conscious Dating and tackling more questions you submitted. If this episode sparks your interests, check out Cindy’s book Path of the Golden Heart: Conscious Dating in an Unconscious World.
2022-02-161h 02Rebuilding The Beast#42 - Cindy Jarrett: Bringing Truth Back Into Dating (Part 1)Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ On this special episode, author and consultant Cindy Jarrett shares insights from her book, Path of the Golden Heart: Conscious Dating in an Unconscious World. With the overload of dating apps, sometimes we wonder if we can ever find our beloved person. Cindy gives thoughtful advice on the resonance we exude, learning how to be emotionally mature and responsible, to be able to both find our beloved and be a beloved. She shares advice on how to meet people in the real world, her opinion about dating apps, and her take on the trendin...
2022-02-141h 06Rebuilding The Beast#41 - Mia Styles: Waking Up To A NightmareMia Styles; CEO, mother, and grandmother. Today, our guest fearlessly reveals how she was awoken to police raiding her house, arresting her husband and searching for evidence. A man who she would soon discover is a serial child predator.Mia shares her gripping story of experiencing grief and trauma for the very first time, how she learned to rebuild her inner beast, and why she knows that God put her in this scenario to become a voice for the victims.Interested in Mia’s business? Check out A Limo Ex...
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Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors PodcastFestus Ezeli on Draymond's evolving leadership, Kuminga's All-Defensive ceiling, Wiseman's keys to successGrant Liffman is joined by former Warrior Festus Ezeli to discuss Draymond Green's evolving leadership, the rising ceiling for rookie Jonathan Kuminga and the role James Wiseman will play for Golden State when he returns from injury.(1:48) Festus on what he has learned from the Warriors’ struggles (8:13) Festus details Draymond’s continued success (13:14) Festus weighs in on Klay’s return (18:26) Should we be worried about Steph’s slump? (21:21) Festus breaks down Wiseman’s potential role with Warriors(30:47) What impact will Kuminga have on the remainder of the season?
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Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors PodcastFestus Ezeli on Draymond's evolving leadership, Kuminga's All-Defensive ceiling, Wiseman's keys to successGrant Liffman is joined by former Warrior Festus Ezeli to discuss Draymond Green's evolving leadership, the rising ceiling for rookie Jonathan Kuminga and the role James Wiseman will play for Golden State when he returns from injury.(1:48) Festus on what he has learned from the Warriors’ struggles (8:13) Festus details Draymond’s continued success (13:14) Festus weighs in on Klay’s return (18:26) Should we be worried about Steph’s slump? (21:21) Festus breaks down Wiseman’s potential role with Warriors(30:47) What impact will Kuminga have on the remainder of the season? (39:47...
2022-01-1744 minRebuilding The Beast#40 - Festus Ezeli: Taking Time to Rebuilding My BeastAfter a comment from a friend, I realized that I haven’t been taking enough time for myself lately. I’ve been trying to fill the cup of others instead of my own. But, it’s time to practice what I preach and Rebuild my Beast a little stronger. With that said, I will be taking some time to recalibrate.Thank you all for your continued love and support. We will be back soon!Yours Truly,Festus**Be sure to ra...
2022-01-0506 minRebuilding The Beast#39 - Festus Ezeli: What 2021 Has Taught MeMerry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us here at the Rebuilding the Beast podcast! What a wild ride 2021 has been for everyone! Through the ups and downs, I have learned a lot about myself, what I want in life and how to do things differently.Today's episode is short and sweet but very dear to my heart.Cheers to 2022 everyone!Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It will really help us grow & reach more people!Follow us on Instagram for...
2021-12-2918 minRebuilding The Beast#38 - Alia Kruz: From Being Adopted to Founding Bail BagIn the studio with Festus today is Alia Kruz, founder of Bail Bag.Alia was born in Bogota, Columbia and adopted into a family in Fargo, North Dakota. It was always well known that Alia was destined for greatness but before that happened, she needed to find her own way in the world. The journey from Catholic school to foster home to group home to finally land in a Youth Correctional Facility seemed grim but Alia didn’t give up.Listen as she explains who her life went from drug...
2021-12-2246 minRebuilding The Beast#37 - Katherine Haysbert: Balance Your Hormones, Regulate Your Menstrual Cycles & Eliminate PMS SymptomsOk guys, this episode is NOT just for the ladies. You can benefit from the tips talked about as well!Joining Festus today is Certified Nutrition Consultant, Certified Natural Chef and Integrative Energy Healer, Katherine Haysbert. Listen as Katherine explains why she began her wellness journey and how she was inspired to help other women struggling just like her.As you’ll hear, Katherine’s diet methods aren’t restrictive like most! She will teach you how to use food as nourishment to help reveal the root cause of your symp...
2021-12-1557 minRebuilding The Beast#36 - Walking Rich: Being Shot, Wheelchair Gang & Living BoundlessRich got shot on June 18th 2017, just a month after he graduated college. He joins Festus to talk about the day of the shooting and the years that followed after. After rehab and slowly getting used to his life in a wheelchair, he never lost his drive and positive outlook. Rich founded his own brand “Walking Rich” and the wheelchair gang movement. He promotes positivity amongst wheelchair users, who are struggling to balance life and wants to encourage wheelchair users all around the world, that they can live boundless. That they can be independent, just like Rich himself! F...
2021-12-0851 minRebuilding The Beast#35 - Brittany Pilgreen: Miscarriage AwarenessFar to many women experience miscarriages and it’s a topic that is also not talked about enough. But especially in those tough days and weeks after losing a baby, not feeling alone can be essential. Brittany runs an Instagram page where she shares stories of women who have unfortunately experienced a miscarriage. She herself has also struggled with losing a pregnancy and talks to Festus about the difficult mental stages she went through after. From blaming herself to being scared to try again and also the physical pain a miscarriage can cause. Brittany also gives advice on how a...
2021-12-0135 minRebuilding The Beast#34 - Sarah Seasol: Non-Binary, Transgender & Growing Up In A CultSarah Seasol joins host Festus to talk about the difficulty of exploring sexuality as an adolescent while being brought up in infamous cult leader Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church. Sarah opens up about difficult times from being kicked out by her parents, learning to embraced herself as being transgender and standing on her own two feed. This is a story of self discovery, self love, and navigating strained relationships with parents for many in the LGBTQ+ community.Follower Sarah on Instagram.Be sure to rate & review the show on...
2021-11-2439 minRebuilding The Beast#33 - Matt Manzari: Two Fateful Accidents & Miracle RecoveriesMatt’s story will blow your mind: In the middle of his promising wakeboarding career Matt had a bone shattering accident, when he smashed against rocks at full speed. After a lengthy road to recovery, he decided to give his life to god and enter into ministry. Just when things started to become normal again, another fateful accident almost took his life. After 14.000 volts shot through his body and into his brain, the doctors were sure there was no way he could survive. But here he is, sitting in front of his computer, calmly drinking his cup of coffee an...
2021-11-171h 03Rebuilding The Beast#32 - Festus EzeliWelcome back to Season 2 of the Rebuilding the Beast podcast!We had a nice little break to recoup and now we're back and ready to rock!Don't forget to keep checking back every Wednesday because we have some amazing people that will be sharing incredible stories with us.Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It will really help us grow & reach more people!Follow us on Instagram for daily inspirational stories!Or check out our YouTube & website!
2021-11-1019 minRebuilding The BeastSeason FinaleHey Guys! We’ve made it to the end of Season 1 of Rebuilding the Beast! On behalf of myself & my team, we’d like to thank you all for your continuing support of the show & the Rebuilding the Beast Movement.We will be returning on October 20, 2021 with Season 2!🙏 Much Love & Stay Safe!Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It will really help us grow & reach more people!Follow us on Instagram for daily insp...
2021-09-2220 minRebuilding The Beast#31 - Chad Ehlers: A Single Dad on Childhood CancerChad, also known as Its Da Chad from Instagram and TikTok, is a single dad who’s youngest daughter Mia is currently battling leukaemia. In this inspiration conversation with Festus he talks about the tough days, chemotherapy and challenges they had to face since the diagnosis. Chad also opens up about his own personal journey and that he sadly lost his first wife to suicide. He also talks about how dancing has become a coping mechanism for him, how he found a way to co-parent with the mother of Mia and the “Chad Change” that ai...
2021-09-1544 minRebuilding The Beast#30 - Dxtr Spits: How Men CryThis episode is an important conversation between two men: It’s about men showing their emotions, being vulnerable, working on their mental health and most importantly being able to cry. Festus talks with Jordan aka Dxtr about his project “How Men Cry”, which aims to feature 1000 different men who share moments of when they cried. It also opens up the conversation about men and mental health.Dxtr shares his own struggles from dealing with suicidal thoughts, deep depression and being on the verge of snapping. Through therapy and a lot of inner work he is rebuilding his relati...
2021-09-0850 minRebuilding The Beast#29 - Alexis Lete: Miss Indiana on Breaking the MoldToday’s guest is Alexis Lete, Miss Indiana 2020, who shares her journey from D1 athlete to becoming a pageant contestant and embracing her authentic self. The now actress, model and aspiring game show host aims to use her voice for good.With her "Break the Mold Tour," she gives talks inspiring others to chase their dreams and break through societal pressures by celebrating their individuality and being unapologetically themselves. Alexis also touches on the topics of how she learned to appreciate the simple things and what keeps her humble aft...
2021-09-0151 minRebuilding The Beast#28 - Ashleigh Di Lello: Bio Emotional HealingToday Festus speaks with Ashleigh who is the creator of Bio Emotional Healing. It is a process based in neuroscience that wants to rewire the brain. The concept aims to help with mental issues such as anxiety, depression and past traumas but also with physical pain or health issues. Ashleigh had her own fair share of challenges: She was told at a young age that she wouldn’t live past her teenage years but refused to give up. She then struggled with chronic pain and a failed hip surgery that ended her career as a professional dancer.
2021-08-251h 04Rebuilding The Beast#27 - Avery Schlereth: Thyroid Issues & Hashimoto DiseaseAvery talks to Festus about being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. For her it meant having to deal with a slow running thyroid, which led to a slow metabolism, hormones being off, feeling tired and gaining weight rapidly. Avery had to learn her body all over again, find out what really works for her and go through drastic diet and exercise changes. Through that she was able to overcome her body image issues and learnt that actual success meant being able to help others who struggle with the same issues. As you know on Rebuilding the B...
2021-08-1840 minRebuilding The Beast#26 - Stephanie Drenka: Korean Adoptee & Birth Family SearchStephanie Drenka is a Korean adoptee who shares her journey from growing up in a white family in Texas, feeling like she does not fit in, to searching for her birth family and after years reuniting with them. Her story is filled with many ups and downs from internal racism, going on a Korean TV show, meeting her birth mother for the first time and creating a strong bond with her middle sister. Stephanie also sheds a light on adoption as a whole, from unresolved trauma and loss from the separation, abandonment issues in l...
2021-08-1152 minRebuilding The Beast#25 - Abi Feltham: Addiction, Sobriety & BorderlineTW: Addiction & Suicide. Abi Feltham says it how it is and is very open about her journey from being addicted to alcohol, using drugs, getting sober and dealing with her Borderline Personality Disorder. Her mix of bluntness, humor and vulnerability really shows in this great conversation with Festus. Abi shares her low points from going on alcoholic fulled binges, using crack, being in a toxic relationship and trying to commit suicide. She also dives into her recovery explaining how tough her withdrawal was and how she found a way to finally love herself. You w...
2021-08-0457 minRebuilding The Beast#24 - Rachel Engstrom: Losing My Late Husband to CancerImagine becoming a widow at 31-years-old. Today we are talking about a topic that unfortunately far too many people have experienced. May it be themselves, a friend or family member - cancer is far too common. Rachel talks to Festus about losing her husband to leukemi. From the diagnosis, the fight that followed, to chemotherapy and having to take her late husband off of life support - Rachel explains what the tough journey was like. After many challenges and having to say goodbye she decided to write a book called “Wife, Widow, Now What?” that aims to help navigate thes...
2021-07-281h 00Rebuilding The Beast#23 - Aleesha Barlow: Survivor of Child Sexual AbuseTW: Sexual Abuse Today we are diving straight into a very important but also sensitive topic: Aleesha talks about being a survivor of child sexual abuse. After years of being molested by her grandad and being told by her mother to keep it quiet, she was finally able to speak up about her traumatic experiences. Aleesha has since written two best selling books. She aims to sweep the secrets from under the rug, urging children and adults to “tell somebody today” as silence and shame are big contributors to this widely spread issue. Aleesha has b...
2021-07-2141 minRebuilding The Beast#22 - Festus Ezeli: Olympic Team Cuts, Car Break Ins & Real TalkIn this solo episode Festus takes a moment to reflect on his past weeks. On the podcast’s first two episodes Festus told his story and wants to continue being open and transparent about his own Rebuilding the Beast journey. On a quest to not only share his triumphs but also his tough days, he talks about not making the cut for the Nigerian Olympic team and having his car broken into just a week after. He opens up about days where he doesn’t want to get out of bed, days where he feels sad or disappointed or days...
2021-07-1528 minRebuilding The Beast#21 - Leilanie Marianetti: Multiple Sclerosis, Caregiving & FaithToday we are telling a beautiful love story. It’s one with many obstacles but of two people who never gave up and are continuing to show tremendous strength. Hear about how Leilanie and Michael met and the moment Michael found out he had Multiple Sclerosis. Leilanie never left his side and is currently a caretaker for her husband. Leilanie explains what exactly Multiple Sclerosis is and how it affects Michael’s body and their daily life. The conversation with Festus also touches on the subject of caregiving, its mental and physical challenge and how f...
2021-07-0749 minRebuilding The Beast#20 - Todd Gurley: NFL Success & SetbacksFestus sits down with NFL player Todd Gurley. Todd talks about his journey so far, from his high school playing days in North Carolina then moving to Georgia and finally being drafted to the NFL. You can instantly tell that Todd is someone who always keeps a positive outlook and prides himself on living life to the fullest. At the same time he learned to cope with setbacks such as injuries, losing the Super Bowl or being let go by the LA Rams. The conversation also touches on how to deal with negative comments o...
2021-06-301h 32Rebuilding The Beast#19 - Leigh Collins: Surviving a Break In, Attack & TrialFestus is speaking to Leigh today who is talking about a life-altering event: Being attacked by a man who broke into her apartment while she was asleep. Even more difficult than the horrible event, where the months that followed after, as Leigh suffered with severe PTSD and depression. The question “Why me?” haunted her but Leigh was nevertheless able to fight through those dark times and recovered from her injuries inside and out. Festus also shares for the first time that his apartment was also broken into, luckily while he wasn’t at home. Lastly...
2021-06-231h 17Rebuilding The Beast#18 - Aaron “Showtime” Taylor: Prison, Redemption & the WarriorsWe got a special guest today: Aaron “Showtime” Taylor, who famously went viral after making it from being a game announcer in prison to calling a Golden State Warriors home game. Aaron served 26 years in prison and has so many stories to tell and life lessons to share. You simply can not miss this amazing conversation with Festus. From a fellow inmate who refused to lose his smile and positivity in prison, to how he turned his own life around from being a criminal to stepping on the floor of the arena and being embra...
2021-06-161h 46Rebuilding The Beast#17 - Svetlana Chernienko: Domestic Violence, Trauma & Self Love QueenOn today’s episode Festus is joined by the beautiful and strong Svetlana, who’s a domestic violence survivor, mental health advocate and the queen of self love. Svetlana shares the trauma she endured at the hands of her ex boyfriend – from manipulation to physical violence and being kidnapped by him together with her son. Most importantly she shares how she was finally able to break free and later start to heal. She’s since been very active in spreading awareness about domestic violence, leading marches and even talking to men who have been abusers. ...
2021-06-0954 minRebuilding The Beast#16 - Taylor Nielsen: Heavy Hearts, Suicide & AddictionToday’s episode is a little bit different. It’s heavier, more raw and most importantly vulnerable. We need to start talking about our tough times when we go through them and not wait to share when everything is fine again. That’s exactly what our guest Taylor is doing. He’s currently facing a divorce and in the midst of it decided to share his story. Unfortunately, he lost his mother to suicide a few years ago. He also experienced a tough childhood due to his mum's addiction. Taylor talks about his depression and own problems with alcohol. His relat...
2021-06-0258 minRebuilding The Beast#15 - Alegra Kastens: OCD, Intrusive Thought & TherapyThis topic was so interesting, that after the first conversation, Festus felt like he needed to sit back down with our guest Alegra for a second talk. Alegra suffers from OCD and intrusive thoughts which affect every area of her life – from sleeping, dating to even sex. In this gripping episode you’ll learn to understand what OCD really means. Find out what irritating thoughts started haunting her from when she was 19 years old and how Alegra learned to live with them. She is now a practising therapist and also s...
2021-05-2655 minRebuilding The Beast#14 - Kaliegh Garris: Miss Teen USA, Natural Hair & Misconceptions2019 was a record breaking year: All three titles Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America were held by black women. And today Festus is talking to Miss Teen USA, Kaliegh Garris, who won the title while famously rocking her beautiful, natural curls on stage. The conversation dives into the world of pageantry as Kaliegh debunks some myths and misconceptions about what the competitions are like. The episode also gets more deep and personal, as Kaliegh opens up about the sexual abuse she experiences at a young age and ho...
2021-05-191h 15Rebuilding The Beast#13 - Shayoon & Alexander: Healing, Emotional Pain & PurposeWhat an interesting and insightful conversation! Today Festus talks to Shayoon & Alexander about inner healing, the effects of trauma and purpose alignment. The couple learned first hand that our thoughts can heal and how powerful that learning is. Together they have founded the Light Force Center which helps them guide others on their own individual journeys.Festus had a lot of questions that you might have about these topics as well. Shayoon and Alexander answer each question beautifully all while opening up about their relationship, how they found love and how they are now...
2021-05-121h 52Rebuilding The Beast#12 - Victoria Jancke: PTSD, Near Death Experience & FempreneurshipTrigger Warning: Sexual Assault & Suicidal ThoughtsI promise you’ll be surprised how many facets and stories Victoria Jancke has to share in today's conversation. The German actress, model and fempreneur has recently opened up about the traumatic experience she faced at a young age: Being sexually assaulted at 17. Victoria’s strength is beyond. She has learned to love herself again, find peace with the past and forgive.Her story doesn’t end there. Victoria also talks to Festus about her near death experience and surgery to prevent cervical cancer...
2021-05-051h 08Rebuilding The Beast#11 - Andrew Bogut: NBA First Pick, Injuries & Athlete LifeToday’s guest is Andrew Bogut, first pick in the 2005 NBA draft and former teammate of Festus. The conversation takes you into the world of professional basketball, from the tough schedule and pressure you face in the league to making the decision to retire and finding your path after. Andrew shares his own personal journey on what struggles he had to overcome to win an NBA title, what the team did differently than everyone else and how he realized that material things don’t matter. Andrew has his own podcast Rogue Bogues and you can stay up to da...
2021-04-281h 26Rebuilding The Beast#10 - Bryony Hopkins: Chronic Illness, Self Love & DeterminationBryony has Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It’s a chronic illness that she has been battling with most of her life. Tune in to her Bryony explain to Festus how she had to have her large intestine removed at only 12-years-old. How she dealt with the trauma of her body working against her and living with a stoma bag in her teenage years. She had to work on finding self love and accepting her abdominal scars. Throughout her journey Bryony stayed determined to live life to the fullest and has a...
2021-04-2152 minRebuilding The Beast#9 - Bridgette W.: From Alcoholic to TherapistTW: Substance abuse & alcoholism Today’s guest is Bridgette, who sits down with Fes to talk about her experiences with being a high functioning alcoholic. From growing up with two alcoholic parents, being the college party girl to getting sober and relapsing – listening to Bridgette tell her story so vividly, it will feel like you were there watching it unfold. After hitting rock bottom, hiding bottles, being a morning drinker and crashing her car twice in the same night with no recollection, she was able to get and stay sober. Bridgette now uses her pas...
2021-04-141h 09Rebuilding The Beast#8 - Alicia Jay: TallSWAG, Bullying & FaithToday’s conversation is with Alicia Jay, who takes us on a journey: From being bullied in high school, dealing with racism and finding self acceptance through basketball. With her stunning 6’6 height, infectious energy and endless life lessons to share, Alicia is a true inspiration. Festus and Alicia have their love for basketball in common but also their faith in God and tireless drive to continue to grow. Diving into more personal topics both open about previous mental health struggles and finding themselves. Alicia also shares how she dealt with losing her brother in an ac...
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Tanya's Table PodcastNigerian-American professional basketball player Festus Ezeli joins Tanya's TableFestus Ezeli is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He had previously played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Vanderbilt before being selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draftby the Golden State Warriors. Ezeli won an NBA Championship with the Warriors in 2015. He last appeared in the 2016 NBA Finals, and did not play basketball since his knee surgery in the 2017 season until coming back in 2021.
2021-04-0651 minRebuilding The Beast#7 - Marreese (Mo) Speights: Trailblazing, Injuries & SuccessToday Festus talks to his former Golden State Warrior teammate Mo Speights. This conversation amongst friends takes you into the world of professional basketball. Mo shares what it was like growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his dad being in and out of prison and against all odds making it to the NBA. Both Festus & Mo had to deal with tough injuries and finding new paths but they both persevered and together they won the 2015 NBA championship. Follow Mo on Instagram or TwitterBe sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It wi...
2021-03-3159 minRebuilding The Beast#6 - Lauren Sesselmann: Depression, World Cups & Heart to HeartsTrigger warning: Suicidal thoughtsIn this emotional episode of Rebuilding the Beast, professional soccer player Lauren Sesselmann shares her story. From competing in the Olympics and the World Cup, to her battle with depression and long-term concussion effects, Lauren has a heart to heart with Festus. Highlighting the mental pressures athletes are under, Festus also talks about his own struggles and the feeling of being in a dark hole after his surgery. Determined to create equal rights for women in professional sports, Lauren is an advocate for ch...
2021-03-241h 00Rebuilding The Beast#5 - Steve Kerr: NBA Legends, Life Lessons & LossesToday’s episode is incredibly inspiring not just for basketball enthusiasts!Festus talks with Steve Kerr, his former coach with the Golden State Warriors. The conversation is jam packed with life lessons from dealing with negative thoughts and self-doubt to dealing with the loss of a loved one. Steve opens up about his childhood, the terrorist attack that claimed the life of his father in Beirut and his transition from player to coach. Sharing personal anecdotes from their “Welcome to the NBA Moment” to Steve’s epic Championsh...
2021-03-171h 12Rebuilding The Beast#4 - Jenna Free: Undieting, Body Image & Healthy RelationshipsOn this episode Festus has a conversation with Jenna of the Body Love Society. Jenna teaches intuitive eating and opens up about her past struggles with constant dieting, binge eating and body image issues. Speaking candidly Festus, on the other hand, talks about how he went from being a chubby kid with a craving for ice cream to a pro-athlete that continues to learn about how to best fuel his body.It’s all about a healthier relationship with food and your body to embrace that happiness trul...
2021-03-1048 minRebuilding The Beast#3 - Nicole Buchanan: Sacrifices, Highs & Lows and InsulinWe’ve all heard of diabetes before. But if you’re not diagnosed with it yourself or have someone in your close circle then how much do you actually know about what it’s like living with diabetes? As Festus admits he didn’t know much about all the challenges, the sacrifices and costs linked to diabetes prior to the conversation with Nicole. Nicole was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age and her journey hasn’t been an easy one. With the condition being incurable she had to make adjustments and sacrifices, going as fa...
2021-03-0325 minRebuilding The Beast#2 - Festus Ezeli: NBA Championships, Wheelchairs & Silver LiningsPicking up where we left in Episode 1, it’s about to get real: Festus is drafted to the Golden State Warriors. Hear about the second – more personal – encounter with Kobe Bryant, told so vividly you’ll join them on the court in your head. Feel the excitement of winning the 2015 NBA Championship but also the devastation of facing a severe knee injury. Festus gets personal about ending up in a wheelchair and trying to find his way out of a dark place. Finally, learn how Rebuilding the Beast was born, what it means to Festus and what you can expect f...
2021-02-2624 minRebuilding The Beast#1 - Festus Ezeli: Coming To AmericaOn the first episode of Rebuilding the Beast our host Festus Ezeli takes you on his own journey. Telling the story of his humble beginnings struggling to learn basketball, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Filled with personal anecdotes, a fateful encounter with none other than Kobe Bryant and a premonition of his uncle – this is not your average coming of age story. Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts! It will really help us grow & reach more people!Follow us on Instagram for daily inspirational stories!Or c...
2021-02-2634 minRebuilding The Beast#0 - Festus Ezeli: Rebuilding the BeastWhat does Rebuilding the Beast stand for?What can you expect from this podcast?What does it actually mean to be strong?What if life throws you a curveball or knocks you down?The intro episode answers these questions and introduces you to our host Festus Ezeli. Get a glimpse into the journey that led to creating the podcast and the mindset behind it. Tune in every Wednesday for personal stories, great advice and complementary light hearted fun.What yo...
2021-02-2609 minUniversity of Adversity#271 Festus Ezeli - Rebuilding The Beast & Unpacking The Mind Of A Champion2015 NBA Champion, former professional NBA player, and founder of Rebuilding The Beast, Festus Ezeli sits with Lance on today’s episode. Hailing from Nigeria, Festus has won an NBA Championship with the Warriors in 2015. Playing college basketball for Vanderbilt before being selected, Festus was the 30th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. In 2017 Festus underwent surgery on his left knee and was ruled out for the entire 2016–17 season 2017. Festus currently runs Rebuilding The Beast and is available on social media.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:03:57] Festus' Upbringing In Nigeria and Movin...
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