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He knew he wouldn’t just be a product of his environment and cards he was dealt. A high profiled athlete taking on football, he used to make it to one of college football biggest stages playing for The Ohio State University and being part of the 2014 National Championship team as a kid from the east side of Cleveland, Ohio.

Authentic Talking Points:
- Cleveland significant upbringing
- Pop Warner Days (First love of the game)
- Glenville High school Memories/Legacy
- Ohio State University National Champion 14’ DB/Safety?
- Most memorable games
- Philanthropist Impact:
(Bogard Your Way)
- Current High School Football Coach
- Wisdom for youth through personal experiences

On this Episode 12: The Family Ties we talk with the Dowell Twins (Andrew & David) on vision from high school, adversity and success through college career, to NFL shot now paying forward football experience to student athletes.

Name: Andrew and David Dowell
Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Accolades:
Michigan State Spartans
Andrew: Linebacker


2019-2020 New Orleans Saints
2019 Dallas Cowboys
Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Star linebacker played in 51 career games, including 34 starts (29 consecutive to close out his career) 
 Finished his career with 260 tackles, including 15 for losses with 5.5 sacks 
Recorded 16 pass break-ups, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception 
Two-time member of the team’s Eagles leadership council . . . his twin brother, David, plays safety at Michigan State 
Received his bachelor’s degree in advertising management in December 2018 and is currently working towards his master's degree

David: Safety
Four-year letterwinner and three-year starting safety played in 49 career games with 36 consecutive starts 
Two-time member of the team’s Eagles leadership council 
Had 176 career tackles 
Recorded eight interceptions and eight pass break-ups in his career ,also had three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble  
Two-time All-Big Ten selection (media first team in 2017, coaches third team in 2018) 
 Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree 
Received his bachelor’s degree in advertising management in December 2018 ,earned his master’s degree in kinesiology in December 2019.


Andrew currently plays in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints as David is still continue to train for NFL, he also helps out with Saint Edward's diversity program.  They both continue to guide their younger brother Michael while he finishes at Michigan State.

On Episode 11: For The People By The People we talk with the founders of Sovereign Society Micah and Jamie on the process of creating their new black educational + product based platform.
Hometown: Cleveland, OH Compton, CA
Topics of Discussion: - The “Why” behind Sovereign Society - Target Demographics - Social Injustice Issues - Message to the people - VOTE? - Importance of black history education - Business learning process + tips -Social Media Contact(s)

Mark Martin
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
2x Wrestling State champion
3x NCAA national qualifier
Undefeated professional fighter in fast growing UFC
The Ohio State alumn

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On this Episode 9: The Blueprint we talk with Deonte on high school stardom, adversity and success through college career, to NFL shot now paying forward football experience to student athletes

Name: Deonte Gibson
Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Accolades:
Northwestern University
Third Team All defense
3x all academic team
9th all time @ northwestern for sacks
Graduate Assistant 2017-18 @Northwestern
Eastern Illinois DLINE coach 2019

He coached second-team All-OVC nose tackle Terrell Greer. A part of defensive staff that coached Eastern Illinois University to the sixth-most tackles for loss in school history (86), his defensive unit ranked No. 30 in FCS in total defense and No. 29 in FCS in team tackles for loss.
University of Akron OLB coach 2020

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A Football standout at The University of Oregon and Influential  Sport Business Mind

- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- A standout athlete at the University of Oregon  ultimately fulfilling all his student and academic goals as a student athlete
- New York Jet Cornerback
- Author: Your Guide To Starting Your Business ENTREPRENEUR The Basics OF Business  
   Speaker
   Consultant
- Retired NFL Player Congress: Business Development
- Co Founder / CEO: eSportsInstruction.com

Disclaimer Authentic Talk is providing this podcast as a entertainment , but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Authentic Talk policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Authentic Talk. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Authentic Talk representatives are those of the representatives and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Authentic Talk or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.)