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Perseverance: Mental Fortitude + Power of Mindset
Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist RUSSELL WILSON dives into the mental fortitude he cultivated on the field, sharing how that mindset can be activated by anyone to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Drawing from his journey as an NFL quarterback, Wilson shares personal stories of resilience, emphasizing the importance of mindset. Wilson’s insights inspire audiences to push through challenges, embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, and harness the power of a determined mindset to reach their full potential.
Performance Under Pressure
Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist RUSSELL WILSON's conversations provide a masterclass in maintaining composure and delivering excellence in high-stakes situations. Leveraging his experience leading teams to victory in critical moments, Russell shares strategies for staying focused, managing stress, and making decisive actions when it matters most. Russell’s practical advice equips audiences with the tools to perform their best under pressure, whether on the field, in the boardroom, or in everyday life.
Teamwork & Community Building
Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist RUSSELL WILSON highlights the crucial elements of building successful teams and fostering a sense of community. Through his experiences as a team leader and community advocate, Wilson discusses the value of trust, communication, and collaboration in achieving common goals.
Philanthropy
RUSSELL WILSON shares his passionate commitment to giving back and making a difference in this overview of his charitable endeavors and their impact through the Why Not You Foundation. Russel discusses the importance of using one’s platform and resources to effect positive change. Wilson’s heartfelt message encourages individuals and organizations to engage in philanthropic efforts, emphasizing that everyone has the power to contribute to the greater good by leaving a lasting legacy.
Russell Wilson & Ciara’s nonprofit, the Why Not You Foundation, empowers youth
NFL athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist RUSSELL WILSON and Grammy-award-winning and multi-platinum musician CIARA co-founded the Why Not You Foundation, which fights cyclical poverty and drives greater equity for youth in the spaces of education and health. Its mission is to equip today’s youth with the skills and opportunities to become tomorrow’s leaders by supporting student access to equal education opportunities, children’s health, and food security initiatives.
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A Super Bowl champion and one of his generation’s most influential athletes, Russell Wilson continues to inspire through his unwavering commitment to excellence, not only on the field but also through his community work and entrepreneurship.
Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson is entering his 13th year in the NFL. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler, currently ranks fourth all-time in career passer rating, and his 115 career wins rank second among active quarterbacks, exemplifying his dominance and establishing his place as one of the league’s premier players and champions.
Off the field, Wilson’s commitment to cause work led him to creating the Why Not You Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating real and lasting change in the world by motivating and empowering today’s youth. In recognition of his philanthropic impact, Wilson earned the 2020 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the 2022 Bart Starr Award.
Good Man Brand, which Wilson co-founded in 2016, serves as an extension of his passion for uplifting others. The brand’s ethos draws from the influential, good-hearted men in Wilson’s life, and the clothing aims to bring out the best in its customers by helping them look good and feel good, so they can live life, work hard, and help others. In 2020, Wilson expanded his fashion empire with Ciara, and together they created The House of LR&C with the mission of promoting community, inclusivity, and positivity within the fashion industry.
Together, Wilson and Ciara also formed Why Not You Productions, a production company spanning scripted and unscripted film, television, and digital content projects that focus on inspiring and aspiring narratives as well as human interest stories.
Family is the foundation of all of Wilson’s endeavors. He is the proud husband to Ciara and father to their children Future, Sienna, Win, and Amora.
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