The Shoutout Podcast

Vulcan Forged gaming crypto studio is building one of the most ambitious blockchain gaming ecosystem out there including its own DEX (VulcanDex), NFT market place on its own blockchain Elysium “dubbed as the blockchain of the metaverse”. We also talk about the collaborations with The Sandbox, The Husl Verse and Sin City!

Kamil shares his journey of realising his life purpose with renewed energy and vigour to life as a life coach and undertaking the Jay Shetty Life Coach Certification. Kamil shares his lessons learnt during 2020, how small steps towards a goal even when things seem impossible will make a huge impact. IG @iamkamilshah YouTube @KamilShah

Following an accident in 2018, Noah’s life dreams for a long career as a pro footballer came to and end when he lost his right leg following an accident whilst vacationing in Indonesia. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes Noah’s determination and dreams quickly turned to becoming the next big para athlete as a blade runner and represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Paralympics in Paris 2024 whilst also pursuing his medical studies. Follow Noah’s journey on IG: @noah_nkenda

Alejandra Aybar- a trailblazing Paraswimmer from the Dominican Republic training for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. On the advice of her Dr to help with her brittle bone disease she started to learn how to swim a few years ago. From learning to swim she found her passion and self confidence. I’m just 5 years she became the Paraswimmer she is today! A purpose led life of inclusivity in all aspects of society, determined that no one is left behind on the basis of a disability.

Putting Lebanon on the Map with Aziza Sbaity
Patriotism is rare to find in this day and age. Lebanon is blessed to have a woman who is ready to do everything in her power to ensure it remains on the map. Meet Aziza Sbaity. She is the fastest woman in Lebanese history, breaking records, raising the bar and women’s track and field, and training to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
In this episode, I have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Aziza Sbaity. She will share her journey in the athletics world, transitioned into tracks and field professionally, her Covid experience, and post-trauma stress disorder, among other topics.
Also, Aziza tells us where she was during the Beirut explosion and what transpired.
Are you ready for a motivating episode? Listen in
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[01:36] Life during Covid
[03:04] How got into tracks and field
[06:19] How Aziza Sbaity transitioned to go pro: Putting Lebanon on the map
[12:35] How Aziza maintains her motivation
[15:18] The Beirut explosion
[19:05]PTSD: Healing from PTSD
[25:48] Lebanese young talent NGO and what they are doing in Lebanon
[30:18] Rapid fire questions
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“I don’t know the impact of this trauma. How it affects me on a day-to-day basis, I just know it does make you strong, it makes you so empathetic, and you understand what people are going through war-torn countries, or when people go through traumatic experiences.”
“Our world is not going through this horrible change even when it comes to COVID. The world is not changing. It’s just history repeating itself all over.”
“I don’t know when humans are going to learn to be ruled by love, rather than like power hungriness.”
Connect with Aziza Sbaity:
Instagram: @azizasbaity

It was a a great honour speaking to Husnah, at the age of the 13 she has so much maturity- and motivation to reach her goal to represent Uganda in the Tokyo Paraolympics as a Paraswimmer. Breaking down social and barriers with the aim to show that a disability is not a barrier. IG: @Husnah_kukandakwe and @theshoutoutpodcast

Maurice Pierce discusses his late start to track and field, the qualifying process for the Tokyo Olympics and represent Team U.S.A. Maurice also discusses the importance of staying motivated and his purpose as a motivational speaker and inspire people that people’s dreams can come alive by overcoming self doubt and feeding the dream. Follow Maurice’s incredible journey on Instagram @dreamful_journeys and me @theshoutoutpodcast

Bouchra Baibanou shares her journey what first inspired her to take on the seven summit challenge, what motivates her and how she overcomes obstacles with determination, positivity and sheer focus. Baibanou conquers the death zone sharing an oxygen tank with her Sherpa overnight in-30 to 40 degree. The death zone is where climbers brains and lungs are starved of oxygen! Baibanou also shares her next adventure with us as she’ll be taking in the mountains in the Himalayas at 8000meters. Follow her journey on Instagram @baibouchra and me on @theshoutoutpodcast