Ep. #116: Power of Perseverance: Fendi Onobun’s Story

Get ready to be inspired! 🎧✨ This week, we welcome Fendi Onobun, a former NFL player with an incredible life story that will leave you in awe. Growing up in Houston, Fendi faced unimaginable hardships, including being kidnapped and experiencing homelessness. But his journey is a testament to the power of perseverance! 💪🏾

Fendi's determination and resilience shone through from earning a basketball scholarship at the University of Arizona to being drafted by the NFL. Even a career-ending injury couldn't stop him—he found a new purpose: empowering youth through Character, Ownership, Respect, and Environment (CORE). 🌟

Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, Fendi's story will resonate deeply and inspire you to reach for greatness in every aspect of your life. Tune in for invaluable lessons on character building and personal development from someone who has overcome incredible odds. Don't miss this uplifting episode! 🌟🏈🌟

Connect with Fendi Onobun:

Website: https://www.fendispeaks.org/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fendispeaks 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FendiSpeaks 

Book - Transition: One Kid's Bank Shot to the NFL - https://a.co/d/0t0mMo3 

 

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:49) Fendi Onobun's early life challenges

(3:38) Transition from basketball to football and NFL career

(5:39) C.O.R.E. principles for youth development

(7:20) Character - Taking Ownership

(8:02) Respect - Environment

(10:09) Creative environment in achieving success

(13:18) Basket of oranges analogy

(15:17) From basketball to NFL

(19:20) Taking ownership and learning new skills

(20:37) Direct reflection of your energy

(22:45) 2010 NFL Draft: First pick of the sixth round

(24:26) Self-worth, goal, and positive community

(27:33) The power and impact of leadership

(30:22) Outro