Texas based motivational public speaker and personal trainer Ross Alexander of war room speakers club talks about how he overcame great adversity to become successful. A journey through professional weight lifting and collegiate cheer leading, he also tells the emotional story of when his on was born. All with a unique spontaneous soundtrack!
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Timestamps (by podsqueeze)
Introduction to Ross Alexander (00:00:07) Ross shares his background as a motivational speaker and personal trainer.
Teenage Challenges (00:00:32) Ross discusses his difficult teenage years, including family struggles and early arrests.
Focus Through Sports (00:01:05) He highlights how sports, particularly powerlifting, helped him stay focused during college.
Collegiate Cheerleading (00:02:00) Ross shares his experience transitioning from powerlifting to competitive collegiate cheerleading.
Graduation Achievement (00:02:59) After years of hard work, Ross celebrates graduating with his bachelor’s degree.
Soundtrack of Ascension (00:03:21) The host improvises music reflecting Ross’s journey of overcoming challenges.
Music and Emotions (00:05:36) Ross reflects on how the music resonates with his college experiences and struggles.
The Birth of Ross's Son (00:07:14) Ross narrates the memorable day his son was born, filled with excitement and uncertainty.
Emotional Experience of Fatherhood (00:08:24) He describes the mix of emotions felt during the birth of his son.
Life and Music Connection (00:11:40) Ross discusses how the music played evokes feelings of life and new beginnings.
Cultural Insights (00:13:05) Ross shares his multicultural background and its influence on his life and perspective.
Therapeutic Music Experience (00:14:45) He acknowledges the calming and therapeutic effect of the music during the podcast.
Promoting Personal Training and Speaking (00:15:19) Ross promotes his personal training and motivational speaking business, emphasizing resilience.
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