Ep. 80 Pro Friction Founders | Gobi Desert, Redemption Games & Community Power | I Am Redemption

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Jackie Chan and Alex Charles, founders of the Austin-based movement brand Pro Friction, for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and using fitness to transform lives.

We dive into their personal history, how their bond formed, and the mission that led to the creation of Pro Friction. They share the wild story of trekking across the Gobi Desert, their preparation to return, and what that grueling journey taught them about mindset and resilience.

We also break down how our connection sparked the creation of the first-ever I Am Redemption Games, a fusion of fitness, community, and redemption-driven purpose. This episode is packed with raw insight, brotherhood, and the kind of drive that fuels real change.

If you're into elite endurance, purpose-driven movement, or just building something real from the ground up, this one’s for you.

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00:00 - Intro

01:15 - How Jackie & Alex met

05:40 - The birth of Pro Friction

11:20 - Purpose behind the brand

15:35 - Gobi Desert: the first trek

23:45 - Prepping for round 2

30:10 Linking up with I Am Redemption

35:30 - The first Redemption Games

41:50 - Community as a tool for healing

49:00 - Final thoughts: what's next

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