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Everything Begins with Play with Kevin Carroll

Everything Begins with Play with Kevin Carroll

FromBetter Grownups


Everything Begins with Play with Kevin Carroll

FromBetter Grownups

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jelani Memory talks with Kevin Carroll, an author, speaker, and catalyst of inspiration.We promise you've never met anyone like Kevin. Even though he was abandoned by his parents at six years old, he went on to play soccer professionally, speak seven languages for military intelligence and, you know, become the The Philadelphia 76ers first Black head athletic trainer. He's also maybe the only person who's ever created his own job and title at Nike during his tenure. Kevin’s story is full of inspiration, insight, and wisdom.We get into his childhood, how he was raised by his grandparents, and the supremacy of the playground when it comes to building belonging and connections. And also his life as a single dad raising two sons.Kevin and Jelani have known each other ever since Jelani was a teenager. So if it sounds like they go back, they do. He's been a friend, mentor, and father figure to Jelani, and Jelani’s thrilled to share one of his favorite people with you. Learn more about Kevin at his site, ​​kckatalyst.com. Contact us by emailing us at listen@akidsco.com.Explore our collection of empowering kids books, by visiting akidsco.com. 
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (9)

From the author of A Kids Book About Racism comes a parenting podcast about being better grownups. Host Jelani Memory, a Black father of a blended family with 6 kids, embarks on conversations with the most diverse group of adults ever to come together around the topic of parenting. These conversations explore how parenting is a reflection of our identity, how we were raised, and who we are. Each episode features real-world stories, uncomfortable topics, and inspiration from icons, professionals, and everyday folks.