S6E8 - Defying Odds, Surpassing Expectations and Smashing Stereotypes: The Journey of a Ping Pong Athlete!!

In this episode… i get to explore Wally Green’s PingPong and Life Journey!!Wally is an internationally renowned and captivating American Ping Pong player, known for his exceptional skills on the table and his inspiring journey to success. As the co-founder of SPiN New York, he has made significant contributions to the promotion and growth of the sport.Wally's life took a tumultuous turn as he grew up in one of Brooklyn's most perilous housing projects. Surrounded by violence and influenced by negative influences, he sought protection and belonging through gangs and the allure of firearms. The constant abuse and domestic violence inflicted by his stepfather created a toxic environment that filled him with anger and despair.Despite the challenging circumstances, Wally discovered an unexpected passion for ping pong at a later stage in his life. Through the sport, he found solace and a sense of purpose. Ping pong opened his eyes to the infinite possibilities that life had to offer beyond the streets. It became a transformative force that saved him from a future he once believed would lead to incarceration or worse.In this Episode, we shit talk about;Ping Pong Journey (bully to player) Abusive and Domestic Violence Childhood (Gangs, Guns and Violence)PingPong vs Table TennisImportance of ExposureCutting Family TiesAfricaMental HealthPushing Past Limits (Homelessness)North KoreaOvercoming Ping Pong ChallengesThe Mental and Physical Life Demands TikTok & Social MediaSPiN New YorKEtcWally's journey serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to overcome adversity. Through ping pong, he not only found an escape from his troubled past but also discovered a world of opportunity and a new lease on life. Today, Wally continues to inspire others with his remarkable story and dedication to the sport that changed his life.Go Check Out What @wallygreennyc (all SM platforms) is all about and support his journey. ******#Podcasting #Podcaster #PodHost #PodcastHost #Podcasters #PingPong #PingPongPlayer #SPiN #SPiNNewYorK #NewYork #Brooklyn #Gangs #Guns #WallyGreen #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #BreakingTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #Abuse #DomesticViolence #ChildhoodTrauma #Challenges #TikTokGrowth #NorthKorea #Africa #TikTok #SocialMedia #CommunityTalk yo sh!t… Sh!t-Talker!!Support the showFOLLOW US ON;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitwithpTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shopLEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-with-p/id1509470001AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@TalkshitwithpSupport The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareTo Learn more on my story;https://flow.page/tal...