Diahann Billings-Burford, CEO R.I.S.E.

Talks about how R.I.S.E. has been prepared for all that has happened in sports especially the last two years. The organization educates and train but it also takes part in major sports events like, Super Bowl & the NBA Finals. Sports has always inspired changed that has played a roll in this country for many many years. There is something about what happened to George Floyd that changed the way folks think. Planned to digitally grow and go virtual to educate even before the pandemic hit. Currently the collegiate space has grown the most, professional space is coming along. Organization doesn't just want to educate, but it seeks to empower

Marcus Lattimore, Motivational Speaker/Life Coach; Former South Carolina RB

Discusses how he impacts lives of young men and what led him to this time in this point in his life. Becoming a life coach fell into his lap. It fulfills him and gives him purpose. Discusses dealing with young kids who only know what life is like with access to social media. Talks about his former teammate Colin Kaepernick and how he saw the leadership in him despite being a calm and quiet guy. Colin always worked hard and he was so intellectual. Marcus isn't surprised at all about Colin accomplishments. Colin is a role model and is what we all should aspire to be like in some capacity. Marcus shares the story of an incident in Nebraska and being accused of running drugs.  Nobody should experience what he had to experience. Would tell his younger self to read more growing up and get that insight of what going on in the world.