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Beyond Boundaries: A Journey through Division One Football and Social Impact (Ft. Nasir Cook)
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Not only is Nasir Cook a star athlete and a top-achieving student, but he is also the founder of Nashville Youth Initiative (NYI), an organization that is helping to bridge the gap and foster more positive relationships between law enforcement and urban youth. Nasir has big dreams for NYI and for himself and in this episode, he talks about the influential role his parents have played in shaping him into the world-changer he is today. Despite his initial dislike of the game, Nasir is now passionate about football and he believes that it has taught him skills that have benefited him far beyond the field. Tune in today to hear Nasir share stories about his upbringing and exciting future plans!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Wisdom that Nasir’s parents imparted to him from a young age.
- What his upbringing was like.
- How he became comfortable in the presence of law enforcement.
- Nasir’s first impression of football and what he now loves about the game.
- How football has benefited him in other areas of his life.
- The process Nasir went through to found Nashville Youth Initiative (NYI).
- Inspiration behind the founding of NYI.
- Future plans that Nasir has for NYI.
- Nasir’s career aspirations.
- A Fearless Five round with Nasir.
- Advice for anyone interested in taking the entrepreneurial path.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Nashville Youth Initiative on Instagram
Kelly Minds Her Manors on Instagram
Kelly Minds Her Manors on TikTok
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