Conquering Fear w/ Pro Skateboarder Brandon DesJarlais

We welcome Brandon Desjarlais, a professional longboard skater, content creator, and community leader to a live recording at The Kinn, where he shares his journey from a passionate skateboarder to a stunt double for Vin Diesel in "xXx" and a nonprofit founder. He discusses his childhood, the challenges with his brother's substance abuse, and how skateboarding provided him solace and opportunities. The conversation explores themes of community, intention-setting, and personal growth, highlighting Brandon's commitment to inspiring others through skateboarding and his initiative, Beyond the Board.Topics Discussed:Childhood Sports and ObsessionsDiscovering SkateboardingBrother's Influence and ChallengesFinding Autonomy Through LongboardingDelivering for Jimmy John'sChallenges of DeliveryStunt Doubles and Big BreakGetting the Call for "xXx"Realizing Skateboarding's ImpactBrand Deals and ValuesGlobal Skate CultureSkateboarding as a Vehicle for ChangeWorkshops and Community BuildingThe Bus JourneyA Touching StoryConquering FearLessons LearnedSuccess and LegacyTraits of Conscious LeadershipSetting IntentionsAudience Question: Gnarliest FallBrandon's Gnarliest Fall StoryCommunity Building ElementsAdvice for Starting a CommunityImportance of Experience Over QuantityImpact of One PersonNext Charity Event PlansConnect with Brandon on InstagramConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com