Brendon Ayanbadejo Former NFL player, Equal Rights Champion, Orangetheory Fitness & Kidstrong developer & more (Ep. 26)

Sunday SoulDay

Tune in to Sunday SoulDay for an exclusive interview with Brendon Ayanbadejo, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLVII Champion with the Baltimore Ravens. We delve into a wide array of topics, spanning from the NFL's "Not For Long" concept to Brendon's remarkable transition into entrepreneurship. Discover his journey as a developer for Orangetheory Fitness across 55 locations, his role as a Kidstrong developer and investor, and his experiences navigating life as a father of three while adjusting to newfound singlehood. Our conversation touches on various intriguing subjects, including his exploration of natural remedies and the world of mushrooms. This episode is packed with incredible insights and takeaways that you won't want to miss! About our Soul Fueler Brendon Ayanbadejo is a dedicated father, former NFL player; powerful advocate for Equal Rights. His roots trace from Chicago to Nigeria, before finally settling in Santa Cruz, California. In the NFL, he enjoyed a diverse career, playing for the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins, and earning recognition as a three-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl XLVII Champion with the Baltimore Ravens. Post-NFL, he delved into academia, earning an MBA from The George Washington University, and shifted his focus to health and fitness. As a founding partner of West Coast Fitness and a member of the private equity-backed group Castanea Partners, Brendon Ayanbadejo was instrumental in expanding Orangetheory Fitness across California, serving as the Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz County, Sacramento, Cincinnati, and LA Area Developer. His contributions led to the development of more than 55 Orangetheory Fitness locations and now he is doing the same with Kidstrong! Brendon holds a strong passion for health tech, fitness tech, EV & Battery tech, Fin tech, Bitcoin, ADA, Ethereum, and others. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Pathwater, Impossible Foods, Hyperice, aXiomatic, and Rubric. He passionately champions LGBTQ+ rights, stemming from the monumental 1967 Loving vs Virginia ban on miscegenation laws. His mother is Irish American and his father is Nigerian - He was always taught LOVE is LOVE. Sunday SoulDay: Weekly fuel for your mind, body and soul Host: Damesha Craig, Certified Mindset Life & Business Coach, CEO, Entrepreneur, Author Co-Host: Alli Johnstone, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Music by: Bryo Song: Sunset Beach https://soundcloud.com/bryomusic/sunset-beach