Episode 363: Akeem Haynes – Seeking Purpose, Words of Motivation from an Olympic Medalist

Akeem Haynes is a 2012 and 2016 Olympian. At the 2016 Olympics, he became a Bronze medalist in the 4x100m. He also competed in the 100m. He is from Jamaica and moved to Canada at age 7 so he competed for Team Canada. Akeem is a motivational speaker, an author, and has 2 podcasts of his own. He brought all the motivation today! He has so many great things to say and will lift you up and make you want to be your best self! I am so excited to see where Akeem’s career takes him in the coming years. Photo credit: Mike Goyke (@mikegoyke) Photo from Akeem Haynes. What we talked about: 3:30- Introduction to Akeem 8:00- Akeem’s podcast 12:05- Moving from Jamaica to Canada when he was younger 15:00- How he developed a hard working mindset and getting into track and field 22:45- Competing for the University of Alabama and first competing for a Junior College 29:35- The inspiration that he finds from Muhammad Ali 33:10- Akeem’s fiancé Chanelle Price 41:45- His family in Jamaica 44:05- Akeem’s Olympic experiences 49:30- What his career has looked like since his retirement from track and field 52:45- Akeem’s motivational speaking and how he motivates people to find purpose in their life 1:01:55- Reading the bible 1:05:55- End of podcast questions Show notes: Akeem on Instagram Bundini: Don’t Believe the Hype by Todd D. Snyder Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use code “another” for 15% off your order Coros Use code “another” for a free band at checkout!