EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 24 MIN
Going Fast Alone is Slowing You Down: Streetside Confessions | Brandon DesJarlais
from Aware with Seb · host Sebastian Naum Leon
We welcome Brandon DesJarlais, a world-class athlete and the visionary founder of Beyond the Board. A Red Bull World Championship silver medalist and Hollywood stunt double for Vin Diesel, Brandon has transformed his professional longboarding career into a global movement. Since 2020, he has hosted over 300 events and mobilized hundreds of skaters worldwide, including his famous "Santa Run" involving over 500 skaters in full costume.Recorded live during a walk through the iconic Venice Skatepark, this candid conversation explores Brandon’s unique approach to decision-making and his transition from a solo "badass" brand to a vulnerable, mission-driven leader. Together, Seb and Brandon pull back the curtain on the "pull vs. push" motivation of entrepreneurship, the visceral power of vision, and the courage required to conquer fear, whether bombing a hill or launching a new venture.Topics Discussed:Decision-Making Without a MapThe Power of Visceral VisionPush vs. Pull MotivationHollywood Stunts and Persistent ValueTransitioning Identities"Go Fast Alone, Go Far Together"Courage vs. FearThe Traveling Good TourSpeaking it into ExistenceLearning from FailureConnect with Brandon on Instagram or brandondesjarlais.comConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com
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We welcome Brandon DesJarlais, a world-class athlete and the visionary founder of Beyond the Board. A Red Bull World Championship silver medalist and Hollywood stunt double for Vin Diesel, Brandon has transformed his professional longboarding career into a global movement. Since 2020, he has hosted over 300 events and mobilized hundreds of skaters worldwide, including his famous "Santa Run" involving over 500 skaters in full costume.Recorded live during a walk through the iconic Venice Skatepark, this candid conversation explores Brandon’s unique approach to decision-making and his transition from a solo "badass" brand to a vulnerable, mission-driven leader. Together, Seb and Brandon pull back the curtain on the "pull vs. push" motivation of entrepreneurship, the visceral power of vision, and the courage required to conquer fear, whether bombing a hill or launching a new venture.Topics Discussed:Decision-Making Without a MapThe Power of Visceral VisionPush vs. Pull MotivationHollywood Stunts and Persistent ValueTransitioning Identities"Go Fast Alone, Go Far Together"Courage vs. FearThe Traveling Good TourSpeaking it into ExistenceLearning from FailureConnect with Brandon on Instagram or brandondesjarlais.comConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com
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