From College Dropout to Nike Model & CEO | Terrell Wallace’s Story
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In this powerful episode of Roll Call with Chappy, meet Terrell Wallace, a former college athlete who became a Nike model by chance, failed at his first clothing brand, and bounced back to build Leaders Only, a thriving personal brand and lifestyle company. #terrellwallace, #entrepreneurstory, #nikeceo, #leadersonly, #successmindset, #dadlife, #brandingtips
Terrell shares raw, emotional stories about growing up between New Jersey and Portland, dealing with family separation, and how his father shaped him into the man and entrepreneur he is today. From college basketball to modeling to making $25K/month in network marketing, his journey is a blueprint for resilience, hustle, and real fatherhood.
We also talk about parenting, mental health, black fatherhood, and what it means to raise emotionally intelligent kids in 2025. If you’re chasing purpose, building a brand, or navigating fatherhood , this episode will speak to your soul.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Meet Terrell Wallace: Entrepreneur and Motivator (00:01:05)
3. Terrell’s childhood: Growing up in New Jersey & Portland (00:02:30)
4. College basketball journey and setbacks (00:04:50)
5. Modeling for Nike: The unexpected opportunity (00:07:20)
6. Starting Rebel Minds: First clothing brand struggles (00:10:15)
7. Early failures and lessons learned in business (00:13:00)
8. Using social media & personal branding to grow (00:15:25)
9. Success in network marketing & building a large team (00:17:40)
10. Losing income after company issues and bouncing back (00:21:10)
11. The impact of Terrell’s father and upbringing (00:23:30)
12. Terrell’s approach to fatherhood and parenting (00:26:00)
13. Homeschooling and raising an articulate child (00:29:00)
14. Emotional connection and presence as a dad (00:31:30)
15. Parenting challenges: daycare and behavior (00:34:00)
16. Balancing entrepreneurship with family life (00:36:20)
17. Final thoughts on resilience, legacy, and growth (00:38:00)
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