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You Can Be More, Everyday, In Every Way | Ep. 009 - Brandon Morris
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Join host Lynn Debilzen in this phenomenal interview with Brandon Morris on Redraw Your Path!
In this interview, Lynn learns about Brandon’s journey of finding his passion through playing professional basketball, advocating for change, and thinking through his impact on future generations. Their conversation touches on:
- How you can overcome society’s odds, keeping your “why” and bigger purpose in mind
- The importance of keeping your values at the center, focusing on the time in front of you, and paying respect to your personal history as you’re navigating through your turns
- How success can come when help is asked for or supports are put in place, like when Brandon is diagnosed with Test Anxiety
Tune in for a dynamic discussion on life and growth!
About Brandon:
Brandon Morris, (40) proud native and resident of Kenosha, WI. Wife, Alexis Morris, KUSD Elementary Asst. Principal. (2) Children: Son, (18) Mikail Brandon Harmison, Daughter, (8) Layali Nichole Morris.
Brandon is part owner of Evolution Basketball Inc. and serves as the Vice President of the company. But his primary career is being the Graduation Specialist with the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha through a program call ‘Be Great Graduate’ while being housed in Kenosha Bradford High School with a caseload of 25 amazing scholars.
In Morris’ sparetime he enjoys being a High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Kenosha Tremper High School. Basketball Coaching History: - 14 years Coaching Experience (6 years as a Head Coach)
Basketball Playing History:
- 10 years Professional Basketball Experience
- 4 years College Basketball Experience (2 years at the Division 1 level, 2 years at the JUCO level)
Over the last 20+ years, Morris has been considered a community activist looking to breakthrough barriers and alter systems with the hopes of every student succeeding while having a keen focus on Black, Brown and economically disadvantaged students.
And for the last 18 years Brandon has been sharing his story of being a Division 1 athlete who was diagnosed with Test Anxiety; inspired to break the stigma around mental health.
Connect with Brandon:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.morris.3762
Instagram: @coach_b_morris
Connect with Lynn:
- www.redrawyourpath.com
- www.lynndebilzen.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynndebilzen/
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