Poverty and a Mom on disability, drugs and football with Eddie Thomason

I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD in a family that struggled with poverty for generations. My dad left when I was 8 years old and it forced my mom to take care of me and my brother on a $13k/year disability income. &nbsp;&nbsp;Growing up in my neighborhood, its an unspoken belief that the only way "out" is to 1 of 3 options: Become a successful athlete Become an entertainer (rapper, singer, dancer, actor, etc) Or sell Drugs. &nbsp;&nbsp; I chose option 1 but fell short of making it to the NFL. However, along the way I was able to become the first student in my high school's history (Chesapeake High School - BC) to ever earn a D1 scholarship. That scholarship allowed me to become the first male in my family to graduate from college. &nbsp;&nbsp;These two milestones were crucial for changing my family legacy forever! &nbsp;&nbsp; Today, I'm an inspirational speaker in the youth and college/university markets with a mission to help others shed self-limiting beliefs and pursue a life their passionate about living. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FIND EDDIE HERE: Website: https://eddiethomason.com LinkedIn: Eddie Thomason Instagram @eddiethomason_ Facebook: @thomasoneddie YouTube: Eddie Thomason --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/momof18">Support this podcast</a>