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
#042 | Derek Volk - Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum
#041 | Raise Your Glass
#040 | Paul Arnold - Fatherhood, Friendships, & Great Men
#039 | Willie Shaw - Finding Community
#038 | Jake Harvey - Moderation in Politics
#037 | Freddie Scott II - Unlock the Champion
#036 | JT Barnett - From Hockey to Therapy
#035 | Robert Blagojevich - My Fight for Freedom and Justice
#034 | Jay Robertson - Flip The Switch
A Letter to the Listeners
#033 | Nate Kayhoe - Founder & CEO of StayCircles
#032 | Joel DeSantis - Don't Take Shortcuts
#031 | Tres Winn - You Are Good Enough
#029 | Monopoly for Millennials
#028 | Chase Green: Losses are Lessons
#027 | Jerrod Black - Transitioning out of the NFL
#026 | DeAndre Wilson - From Plan to Business
#024 | Sarah L Henning - Why We Hate Millennials
#022 | RJ Clements - Overcoming Depression
#021 | Shay Eskew - What the Fire Ignited
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