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From Sleeping in a Van to Training NBA Stars | Trae Ball Jones
Welcome back to the Start Somewhere podcast! In this episode, Jem sits down with elite basketball trainer Trae Ball to discuss his incredible journey and the mindset required to succeed at the highest levelsTrae opens up about the unseen grind of his early career, including starting an essential oils company, sleeping in his van, and showering at 24 Hour Fitness before getting his big break in Los Angeles. We dive into his experiences training NBA superstars, revealing why elite players like Zach LaVine and Kobe Bryant obsess over fundamental mechanics and leave their egos at the door. Trae also shares a story about guarding Kyrie Irving, discusses the global decline in youth attention spans, and recaps his time running clinics in Sydney with @joflowbasketball (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCI3aacTOF3suhxZdmXi6Dng) Ultimately, this conversation proves that basketball is a vehicle for teaching crucial life lessons like discipline, time management, and respect.Connect with Trae Ball:Instagram: @traeball_TikTok: @trae.ballYouTube: @traeball (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSIqiMFyeH-fFsPS_U0zv9A) Connect with Start Somewhere Media:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StartSomewhereSYDInstagram: @startsomewheresydVideo Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming elite NBA basketball trainer Trae Ball00:46 - Exploring Sydney: First impressions of the skyline and Opera House01:29 - Coaching Youth Basketball: Attention spans and focusing on fundamentals03:31 - Growing up in Wichita Falls, Texas and finding a passion for basketball05:37 - The Entrepreneurial Hustle: Essential oils and working at a pizza shop07:05 - The Unseen Grind: Sleeping in a van and preparing for Los Angeles10:20 - The NBA Mindset: Zach LaVine's extreme attention to detail11:39 - The First Big Break: Rebounding for Danny Green with Zach Gonzalez14:14 - The Mamba Mentality: Kobe Bryant's legendary work ethic16:03 - Bigger Than Basketball: Teaching discipline, time management, and respect17:59 - Guarding Kyrie Irving: Getting cooked and having his foot stepped on19:42 - Future Goals: Manifesting a future training session with Kevin Durant20:47 - Upcoming World Tour: Camp locations and where to follow Trae online
20 Jan 2026
Toxic Filipino Traits We’re Leaving in 2025 (From a Filipino-Australian Perspective)
Toxic Filipino Traits We’re Leaving in 2025.As Filipinos or overseas born Filipino Australian, it’s time we talk about the habits and mindsets that hold us back - in relationships, family, culture, and personal growth.In this video, I share my honest thoughts on toxic Filipino trait we need to leave behind, and why speaking up, being real, and having uncomfortable conversations is actually healthy for us and our community.Whether you’re in the Philippines, Australia, the US, or anywhere in the world as a Filipino, this conversation is for you.Let me know in the comments — what Filipino traits do you think we should leave behind in 2025?If you are in Sydney and want to grow your personal brand or business social media profile contact us via email: startsomewheremedia@gmail.com #Filipino #Balikbayan #FilipinoCulture #ToxicTraits #PersonalGrowth #DailyJem #StartSomewhere
18 Jun 2025
From Mum’s Kitchen to Nationwide Brand | The Story of Happy Alley - Ali Barakat
Founder Ali Barakat discusses building Happy Alley Cookies from a home-based business to a nationwide brand, emphasizing community and positive vibes, in this interview episode.
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