7. Brent Buffone - Finding Empowerment Through Culture & Identity

Brent Buffone is a Las Vegas native. He is an insurance agent, as well as the founder of chewing gum brand Manja. An entertainer at heart, Brent also has a passion for creating hip-hop music. In today’s episode, Brent talks about his struggle of finding his identity and how his upbringing shapes his current perspective on life. With his parents divorced, his father and brother incarcerated, and only being able to see his mother on the weekends due to strict custody terms, Brent grew up in an environment that challenged him to take a complete 180 on the direction of his life.Brent talks about how formal, informal, and cultural education allowed him to become empowered and bring focus to his life goals.Connect with Brent:Learn more about Brent at DonConquer.comConnect with Brent on Instagram, Snapchat @donconquer, and Twitter.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.