R. K. Russell is a former NFL football player who made history by becoming the first out active NFL player to identify as bisexual in 2019. He is also a social justice advocate, published poet, essayist, and artist.

His memoir, ⁠The Yards Between Us⁠⁠ was released in May and details his journey up to this point. R.K's experience shows us how fully embracing who you are can change your life in the best way possible. His book is currently in development with Sony Pictures Television.

In this conversation R.K talked about how coming out opened up his world and his desire to show others that being fully yourself is okay.

Until next week,

Darren.

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