We welcome Brandon Desjarlais, a professional longboard skater, content creator, and community leader to a live recording at The Kinn, where he shares his journey from a passionate skateboarder to a stunt double for Vin Diesel in "xXx" and a nonprofit founder. He discusses his childhood, the challenges with his brother's substance abuse, and how skateboarding provided him solace and opportunities. The conversation explores themes of community, intention-setting, and personal growth, highlighting Brandon's commitment to inspiring others through skateboarding and his initiative, Beyond the Board.

Topics Discussed:

• Childhood Sports and Obsessions
• Discovering Skateboarding
• Brother's Influence and Challenges
• Finding Autonomy Through Longboarding
• Delivering for Jimmy John's
• Challenges of Delivery
• Stunt Doubles and Big Break
• Getting the Call for "xXx"
• Realizing Skateboarding's Impact
• Brand Deals and Values
• Global Skate Culture
• Skateboarding as a Vehicle for Change
• Workshops and Community Building
• The Bus Journey
• A Touching Story
• Conquering Fear
• Lessons Learned
• Success and Legacy
• Traits of Conscious Leadership
• Setting Intentions
• Audience Question: Gnarliest Fall
• Brandon's Gnarliest Fall Story
• Community Building Elements
• Advice for Starting a Community
• Importance of Experience Over Quantity
• Impact of One Person
• Next Charity Event Plans

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