Band of Brothers: A Conversation with Ray

I was curious and when I am curious, a podcast episode usually happens :). I talk about building sisterhood a lot on this podcast but this episode, I wanted to chat about building brotherhood and the expression of vulnerability. I chatted with Ray, who provided me with some insight into the work he does. 

Ray is of Afro-Caribbean ancestry hailing from the little country with the big reggae sound, Jamaica. He was raised between Kingston, Jamaica and the greater New York Metropolitan area. 

 

He is a Silicon Valley business leader within the financial technology sector. He serves as a wellness coach to young men in the California, Oakland - Bay Area as a leader for Create the Space (https://www.cr8thespace.com). 

Ray is a fitness enthusiast. He practices  Yoga weekly with his yogi brethren of  Barbershop Yoga-(https://rondyoga.com).He is a 2X marathon finisher and will soon be completing his 3rd triumph of 26.2 miles on the island of Japan, this upcoming March 2024 in Tokyo. He is also an avid reader and is never without his Kindle Oasis. 

 

Ray credits his sense of community and care for others to his upbringing. His father and mother embedded the principal of L.O.U.D (Lift others up Daily) from a very young age. Whether it was donating toys or time to others he was always encouraged to live in service of his fellow men and women.

 

When he is not serving as a business leader, coach, running or reading he can also be found behind the lens clicking portraits and corporate events as an aspiring photographer. 

 

Contact him at 

Foodnmvmt@gmail.com and view his work on Instagram. 

https://instagram.com/foodnmvmt_photos?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

 

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