As a black child born in 1971, Ben was adopted in Seattle and raised by white parents in a tough neighborhood in East Vancouver. He experienced relentless violence, bullying, and racial discrimination.
As a way to overcome fear and self-loathing, Ben became a competitive boxer, wrestler, and bodybuilder. These positive outlets allowed Ben to channel his hurt, anger, and frustration, eventually owning a gym, helping others as a successful personal trainer and mentoring youth as a community care worker.
Ben’s many years working as a nightclub bouncer gave him unique insight into the universal quest for self-acceptance, love, and happiness. Now he works to help men move past their own pain.
Connect w/ Ben Smith:
www.thegoliathfoundation.com
Podcast: anchor.fm/loving-Goliath
IG: @lovinggoliath
Connect w/ Jovica:
LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic
TW: @TheJovPost
IG: @asap_jovi
Music Credit:
Title: Clean Break
Artist: Density & Time
#147 | Discovering Purpose, Authenticity, and Balance in Work & Life | Jason T. Collett
#146 | The Power of Intentional Communication | Brenden Kumarasamy
#145 | Air Max = The Best Orthopedic Shoe | Kisha Hicks
#144 | 4 Inch Nail In My Head | Dane Vignjevic
#143 | Work Less, Work Smarter | Kevin Wohlman
#142 | 23 Days In Jail Pt. 3 | Trey Burns
#141 | 23 Days In Jail Pt. 2 | Trey Burns
#140 | 23 Days In Jail Pt. 1 | Trey Burns
#139 | The Immigrant's Child & Expectations | Cassandra Rose
#138 | Sales People Are Dumb | Pat MacAllister
#137 | Start Your Second Life ASAP! | Clement Decrop
#136 | Connecting Veterans | Eden Murrie
#134 | Appreciating A Father's Sacrifice | Michael Collins
#133 | Rebranding Millennial Manhood & the Airline Industry Fiasco
#132 | Stop Wasting Time With Meetings | David Wells Jr.
#131 | Embrace Forgiveness Sooner | Reggie D Ford
#130 | Bring Others With You | Blake Hogan
#129 | Call Out the BS | Shan Foster
#127 | Broke, Dumb & Impressing Girls | Anthony O’Neal
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