The HangOut with Gregory Collins

Feb 01 2023 1
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How do you win? What's the key? As we travel through this life we call ours, we experience a multitude of emotionally draining challenges and enjoy highs that are beyond comprehension. In this podcast, Gregory Collins interviews a variety of people to learn about the experiences that shaped them as people. There are various topics discussed in each episode that people have learned from or are continuing to struggle with, including losing, winning, love, relationships, mental health, parenting, athletics, career choices, financial disciplines, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.

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The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 12 Phillip Sanders - From Bethune Cookman to Ernest & Young

Feb 01 2023 93 mins  
*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, some of the conversations were cut off due to overheating from the camera. Thanks for your understanding!On today's episode, I chat with my good buddy, Phillip Sanders. We first met back in 2012 when I first came to Oakland through a mutual friend and have remained in contact since then. Phillip, originally from C

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 11 Jasmine Banks - Black Educated Woman

Dec 26 2022 90 mins  
*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, Jasmine's audio to her mic stopped recording at (09:20). I did my best to adjust her sound using the mic that was attached to my person. Thanks for your understanding!On today's episode, I sit down with my good friend, Jasmine Banks. We first met back in 2017 through a mutual friend and have remained in conta

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 10 David Ausberry - My NFL Journey

Dec 21 2022 25 mins  
*ATTENTION*During the recording of this episode, the first half of the planned recorded session filming was not recorded, and unfortunately did not pick up that portion of our conversation (01:36). We plan to film again in the future to get those moments captured. On today's episode, I catch up with my good friend from college, David Ausberry. We originally met back in 2008 th

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 8 Desmond Hamilton - Track Star Turned Scholar

Nov 22 2022 59 mins  
On today's episode, I caught up with my long-time childhood friend, Desmond Hamilton. We've known each other since we met back in 1994 at a summer camp in Camden, NJ. Desmond is a gaming and auditing expert who has worked at companies such as EA, Cal Berkeley, Ernst & Young, and most recently Meta. During this episode, we discuss his love for track and his journey thr

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 7 Reid Kawakami - How I Gained 30 Pounds of Muscle!

Nov 15 2022 51 mins  
On today's episode, I sat down with my long-time friend, Reid Kawakami. We've been friends since we met in college at Azusa Pacific University back in 2008. Reid is a renowned health and fitness expert and he's also pursuing an acting career. During this episode, we discuss his weight gain journey and the series of events that led to his weight gain. We also touch on

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 6 Corey Foster - Becoming a Father and Business Professional

Oct 28 2022 43 mins  
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Corey Foster. We originally met while I was driving Uber, and during the trip, he revealed his story to me and I just had to get him on the podcast. Corey is a dedicated father, a black professional bowler, and an embroidery business owner. During this episode, we discuss the challenges of trying to have a baby and how that a

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 5 Danielle Byrd - Practicing Gratitude

Oct 15 2022 99 mins  
For this episode, I had the chance to connect with my good friend, Danielle Byrd. We originally met while I was attending Azusa Pacific University in 2010. She is currently living in Los Angeles and pursuing a career as an actor.During this episode, we discuss the challenges of living in LA. We also dive into the importance of seeking out peace within our everyday lives. And we dis

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 4 Michael Henderson III - Friendship, Therapy, and Death

Oct 15 2022 60 mins  
Today I caught up with my old college friend, Michael Henderson III. He currently is the director of a homeless outreach center, an artist with exceptional poet skills, an author, previously featured on TedTalk, and an official game maker. In this episode, we cover topics such as being happy for your friends when it's their time. We stress the importance of living in the momen

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 3 Leroy Gatlin - Remembering Mom, Relationship Journey and Future Endeavors

Oct 15 2022 97 mins  
Today I had the chance to sit down with a former mentee, and friend, Leroy Gatlin. He is a licensed massage therapist and hopes to become an author in the near future.In this episode, we discuss his relationship with his family and the challenges of being long-distance. We also dive into the things we have learned from our past relationships and areas in which we need to improve. C

The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Episode 2 Jacob Rodriguez - My IT Factor

Oct 15 2022 15 mins  
This episode was originally filmed in 2018. It was before the podcast had truly taken form. My buddy Jacob Rodriguez and I were on our way to a wedding in Delaware, and I decided to record our conversation with intention of using the footage and audio sometime in the future. In our conversation, we discuss his IT factor for keeping him on the right path and how a local non-profit c