Ep33 a Living Testament to Resilience - Ross Alexander

Texas based motivational public speaker and personal trainer Ross Alexander of war room speakers club  talks about how he overcame great adversity to become successful. A journey through professional weight lifting and collegiate cheer leading, he also tells the emotional story of when his on was born. All with a unique spontaneous soundtrack!

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Introduction to Ross Alexander (00:00:07)
Ross shares his background as a motivational speaker and personal trainer.

Teenage Challenges (00:00:32)
Ross discusses his difficult teenage years, including family struggles and early arrests.

Focus Through Sports (00:01:05)
He highlights how sports, particularly powerlifting, helped him stay focused during college.

Collegiate Cheerleading (00:02:00)
Ross shares his experience transitioning from powerlifting to competitive collegiate cheerleading.

Graduation Achievement (00:02:59)
After years of hard work, Ross celebrates graduating with his bachelor’s degree.

Soundtrack of Ascension (00:03:21)
The host improvises music reflecting Ross’s journey of overcoming challenges.

Music and Emotions (00:05:36)
Ross reflects on how the music resonates with his college experiences and struggles.

The Birth of Ross's Son (00:07:14)
Ross narrates the memorable day his son was born, filled with excitement and uncertainty.

Emotional Experience of Fatherhood (00:08:24)
He describes the mix of emotions felt during the birth of his son.

Life and Music Connection (00:11:40)
Ross discusses how the music played evokes feelings of life and new beginnings.

Cultural Insights (00:13:05)
Ross shares his multicultural background and its influence on his life and perspective.

Therapeutic Music Experience (00:14:45)
He acknowledges the calming and therapeutic effect of the music during the podcast.

Promoting Personal Training and Speaking (00:15:19)
Ross promotes his personal training and motivational speaking business, emphasizing resilience.