In this powerful episode of Live Learn Inspire, host Albert Emanuel and co-host Serhe Balole Gamwanya sit down with professional footballer Ramsey to explore his incredible journey through football, life, and personal growth.

From growing up in Norway to rediscovering his roots in Togo, playing college football in the United States, facing rejection after multiple trials, and eventually signing his first professional contract this episode is packed with real-life lessons about discipline, setbacks, and perseverance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How football builds discipline, resilience, and character

Growing up between cultures and staying connected to your roots

The reality of college sports in the U.S. (scholarships, trials, pressure)

Dealing with rejection after almost signing professional contracts

The mindset needed to keep going when things don’t go your way

Why he briefly quit football to work in a bank — and came back stronger

Lessons on chasing your dream even when the path isn’t clear

The importance of family, support systems, and mentorship

This episode is for anyone interested in:

Entrepreneurship & mindset

Sports & discipline

Life lessons & personal growth

Career setbacks & comebacks

Identity, culture & family values

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In this episode of Live Learn Inspire, we speak with the co-founder of BB-Podden, a podcast exploring how sports influence culture, mindset, and youth development.

From growing up in an active sports family to building a podcast platform with his brother, our guest shares insights on:

The discipline sports create in young people

Why youth sports participation is declining due to costs

How gaming, sports, and community affect mental health

Lessons from elite athletes like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James

Why starting something meaningful is better than waiting for the perfect moment

If you care about sports, personal development, entrepreneurship, or building positive communities, this episode is for you.

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Live Learn Inspire Podcast, host Albert Emanuel and co-host Serge Balole Gamwanya sits down with Baraa Sassia for a conversation.

• Growing up in Tunisia in a struggling household.
• A mother fighting to protect her child.
• Moving to Norway at 8 years old.
• Identity struggles between Islam, culture & Western freedom.
• Starting over at the age of 19 in Oslo.
• Choosing self-respect in toxic relationships

Rebuilding family structure.

Timestamp

00:00 intro

9:54 Not directly from my mom

12:46 Other things and friends

13:06 Coming to Norway

16:01 I don’t think they watch me

22:31 Don’t hang out with Serge group

27:16 That’s why we keep separating our selves

49:11 They are not going

50:21 Partying and chasing girls

50:40 She had a person to feed

50:58 She’s the only one paying

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