EPISODE · Jan 12, 2022 · 49 MIN
Getting Up: From Homeless To World Class Martial Artist And Entertainer with Marco “Da@nswer” Johnson
from Game Changer Mentality – Strategies and Tactics to Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Positive Pot · host Podgo
Following the footsteps of a legendary parent and the pressure of accomplishing more can be very daunting. Such was the case for Marco “Da@nswer” Johnson. At the age of 27, Marco is carrying on the legacy of his father, world famous Willie “The Bam” Johnson. Marco is one of today’s most versatile martial artists and hottest entertainers. He is a six-time World Sports Karate Champion, a two-time MVP Point MMA Lightweight Champion, a martial arts action star playing in TV and movies like A&E, Luke Cage Season 1, and many more. However, Marco reveals the road wasn’t always paved with gold when at 22, he became homeless and it was a battle simply just to eat. In this telling conversation, Marco talks about the importance of getting up and doing your grind time to make today better than yesterday. He shares his journey from homelessness to carrying on the legacy of his father and making his own at the same time by becoming a national spokesperson for “DA’ME MOVEMENT” and bringing the positive energy of the hip hop culture and martial arts together for kids, teens, and young adults all around the world.
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Following the footsteps of a legendary parent and the pressure of accomplishing more can be very daunting. Such was the case for Marco “Da@nswer” Johnson. At the age of 27, Marco is carrying on the legacy of his father, world famous Willie “The Bam” Johnson. Marco is one of today’s most versatile martial artists and hottest entertainers. He is a six-time World Sports Karate Champion, a two-time MVP Point MMA Lightweight Champion, a martial arts action star playing in TV and movies like A&E, Luke Cage Season 1, and many more. However, Marco reveals the road wasn’t always paved with gold when at 22, he became homeless and it was a battle simply just to eat. In this telling conversation, Marco talks about the importance of getting up and doing your grind time to make today better than yesterday. He shares his journey from homelessness to carrying on the legacy of his father and making his own at the same time by becoming a national spokesperson for “DA’ME MOVEMENT” and bringing the positive energy of the hip hop culture and martial arts together for kids, teens, and young adults all around the world.
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