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In this bold and emotionally charged episode of Blow Your Mindset, we welcome former NFL player turned nonprofit leader Tony Covington, founder of I Am Underdog, Inc. – a mentoring powerhouse transforming the lives of student-athletes through life skills, mental wellness, and emotional intelligence.

💥 Tony shares raw truths about the racial climate, the power of community, and what it means to truly chase greatness – not fame. From redefining “underdog” to discussing the invisible pressures on young Black men, this conversation challenges cultural norms and unearths how vulnerability, mindset shifts, and purpose-driven leadership can shape resilient, emotionally intelligent future leaders.

🔑 What You’ll Take Away:

• Why mindset, not muscle, determines greatness
• How Tony helps students develop plans beyond the 1% shot at the NFL
• What Black men really need in the mental wellness space
• The 3 things you can control (and how they shape your future)
• Nicole’s powerful reminder: Don’t settle for good when great is calling
  
  

🗣️ “You can’t cheat the process—you have to love the process.”
🔥 “There’s a long line to be good. But the line to be great? That’s where the work begins.”

🎧 Tune in to hear how one man’s pivot turned into a global purpose—and why it might be time to sign your own pledge to become an underdog on purpose.

Connect with Tony Covington, Founder, CEO

www.iamunderdoginc.org

tony@iamunderdoginc.org

Facebook: @iamunderdoginc

Instagram: @iamunderdoginc

You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE!

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