International student athlete Mark Finkevych shows how Ukraine united, defying circumstances to impact the world.

Episode #17 In today's episode, I interview one of my former student-athletes Mark Finkevych. He came to the US after winning a Future Leaders Exchange Program of over 10,000 applicants from Ukraine. After putting in the work on the court and a successful High School tennis session his exchange program was cut short by the COVID Pandemic and he was asked to fly back home. A few years later, his country would be invaded by Russia where he would be asked to stay and protect his nation and his family relocated to a safe place. Mark is a tremendous worker and has so many valuable lessons to teach the listeners based on his experience. We walk through his BTB Journey and his words of wisdom will inspire you all.