Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and I am excited to share my recent conversation with Jesse LeBeau. Jesse has a passion for supporting young people, supporting parents, and basketball.  However, at 5’8” Jesse had nearly every odd stacked against him as a young and aspiring player. Despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and became a name in the world of street ball. He's been featured on TV, film, international tours, and the Warner Brothers film “Thunderstruck". Currently, he plays himself on ‘The LeBeau Show’, a reality series that allows viewers to follow him around the country to see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens.

While basketball is where his story began, I think what struck me the most is how he leverages his talents to serve young people and parents all over the globe. His story is one of humanity, resilience, and being your best self - even when life gets tough. 

In this podcast, we talk about:

• How to really connect with your teen.
• The importance of listening and being authentic.
• How young people learn from example and ongoing communication.
• Why we can't protect our children from failure.
• How attitude and confidence are the source of getting through life's challenges.
• The importance of mentorship and purpose.
• Why you have to take action - even if it feels like you are stumbling forward.
• Strategies to leave your child with a sense of being seen and heard.
• Why we can't forget to have fun along the way.

Resources

• Website: https://www.jesselebeau.com/
• Speaking and information: https://www.jesselebeau.com/welcome
• Jesse in Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IS9-a6bSQ
• The Attitude is Everything Project -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoda3EeYcCQ
• The LeBeau Show 
• Jesse’s Interviews

  NBC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xlY8WX85qI

  We Are Iowa Local 5 News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC1pEPmjJE

• Jesse’s  Other Podcasts

   

  Darren Sugiyama - https://youtu.be/691V5_rS4Zo

  David Meltzer - https://youtu.be/s5CSIxL4U2I

  Charlie Rocket - https://youtu.be/Ws4Kc9q5QrA

   

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