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Episode 083: Overcoming Adversary with Brandon Mann
In our first-ever virtual episode of the Something Extra Podcast, we're privileged to welcome CEO (Kingdom Capital) and Author, Brandon Mann, as he...
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Insights Contributor Updated on February 17, 2026

Former professional basketball player, Author, and truly revolutionary life coach, Jayson Wells, shares wisdom from a lifetime of experience in extraordinary and unusual circumstances as well as lending his heartfelt perspective on how we can become better attuned to making a positive and genuine difference for people of color.
Bio:
*From Jayson's Linkedin:
"I am a guide of individuals and teams on their Journey's of PURPOSE.
More PURPOSE, more CONNECTION, more RESULTS!
Through my life’s journey, and 13 years of professional basketball, I have gained a critical understanding of how high performing teams function both on and off the court. I use this insight to help business leaders build winning teams by doing SIMPLE things, BETTER.
My “Experiences” focus first on developing leaders to become purpose-driven individuals. As intentional leaders, our journey then continues to create team dynamics needed to drive maximum performance using a mindset of greatness.
I believe that people with PURPOSE change the world. Let's change the world. Let's be extraordinary.
Remember, JaYson... spell it correctly because it's all about the whY!"
Jayson's Something Extra: Healthily challenge what is considered "baseline" or "standard"
Links and Mentions:
Jayson's Linkedin
Credits:
- Lisa Nichols, Host
- Scott Crosby, Executive Producer
- Daniel Williams, Recording Enginee-
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