Conversation 3 (Neiko)

Neiko is from Chicago, Illinois, where he was living at the time of his interview. He spent his days “working, taking care of his three children, and coaching students.” Neiko’s Most Likely To is: "Most likely to Be The Man That He Never Had In His...

An episode of the Class of Hope and Change podcast, hosted by OverPond Media, titled "Conversation 3 (Neiko)" was published on January 17, 2015 and runs 41 minutes.

January 17, 2015 ·41m · Class of Hope and Change

Summary

Neiko is from Chicago, Illinois, where he was living at the time of his interview. He spent his days “working, taking care of his three children, and coaching students.”Neiko’s Most Likely To is: "Most likely to Be The Man That He Never Had In His Life"Neiko reflected on his days as an “18-year old, immature kid” who joined the U.S. Navy after he graduated from high school. He explained how his time in the military has impacted his life, and shared some of his memories from his military service time spent working at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba. We talked about his journey of personal growth over the past 7-8 years, and about the values that have always been important to him.Neiko shared some of his thoughts on life in Chicago, and his ideas for how struggling communities can move forward. He also spoke about the proactive steps he and his wife take to create a healthy and safe environment for their children.---------------------------------------------Intro Theme Music: "Chega Para Mim" from AbJoSee photos of our guest, and pick up your copy of the companion book at https://classofhc.com/ep3-neiko/Join the conversation on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Nd2H1C and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z4jPggThanks for listening!

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