E29 Parkour Powerhouse, Positive Changes, and Vaulting Over the Odds - Ninja Warrior and Britain’s Got Talent

This week we talk to Brad Wendes who has a plethora of experience in the world of parkour. Although his exposure in the the mainstream sense with Ninja Warrior, Britain's Got Talent, and the vast number of productions he has been a part of is intriguing, the most intriguing part of his accomplishments is what he had to trudge through behind closed doors. He not only survived situations that should have deflated all ambition to reach his goals, but he now is using that effort and focus to give back to his community. He invests in the youth and promotes a healthy workforce by way of example. After this discussion, if you should ever find yourself at a point where giving up seems like the only option, Brad will give you a few options on how to crawl out. And let there be no mistake, there is never an easy fix to a complex problem, there is time, dedication, and grit. Brad now knows his purpose to is to help build a better world  so perhaps the next generation can keep building. Want more information or looking to find an amazing organization? Here is Brad Wendes website or check out Team Kinetix! Chapters00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds02:59 Transitioning from Law Enforcement to Podcasting05:55 Reflections on 9/11 and Its Impact11:51 Parenting in a Fearful World14:58 The Evolution of Parkour as a Sport17:54 Personal Journey into Parkour and Performance22:25 Adventures and Misadventures in Performance24:52 The Impact of Coaching and Community Engagement26:43 Legacy of Altruism and Personal Growth30:23 Challenges in Youth Engagement and Crime Prevention36:27 Navigating Personal Loss and Mental Health45:10 Resilience Through Adversity and the COVID Experience47:57 Navigating Post-Lockdown Challenges49:54 Addressing Youth Employment and NEETs52:39 Building a Community-Focused Not-for-Profit56:42 Mentorship and Empowering Young People01:01:30 Coping with Loss and Mental Health01:06:22 The Importance of Grit and Resilience01:08:44 Future Aspirations and Leaving a Legacy01:13:31 Building a Respectful Workplace Culture01:15:51 The Importance of Shared Experiences01:19:32 Lessons from Sports and Coaching01:21:52 Finding Purpose After Loss01:25:46 The Challenge of Balancing Ethics and Success01:29:44 The Power of Kindness01:31:34 Unexpected Opportunities from Simple Acts01:36:07 Reflections on Life and Future AspirationsWebsite now up!- yep and we have merch!TRIGGER WARNING should be assumed with all episodes. This is real life with real problems. But along with that is real advice on how they got through it. Listen long enough and you may find the thing that gets you over that next hurdle. Feel  free to reach out if you would like to be a guest or share with someone you think should be. We are always looking for new people that have a story to tell. Email: [email protected]