How Alex Bean turned learning challenges into creative power

This is S1E23 of the Wide Open Podcast . Our guest this evening is Bill Buckingham. Bill has been involved with junior and professional squash since 2007 . His career has skyrocketed ever since . At this point in his journey, he has developed an incredible command of the professional squash scene as he MC's many of their events and is also the host of squash radio a top rated squash podcast . . This candid interview will surely educate our audience and deliver an insider's view to his wonderful career! Enjoy !

Our guest this episode is Roland Thornquist. A native of Stockholm, Sweden . Roland came to the United States in the late 90's to pursue education and collegiate tennis. His first stop was Elon University followed by UNC , Chapel Hill. Following college , he embarked on a short stint as a professional tennis player. The rest is history. He went on to become the head women's tennis coach at the University of Florida where he amassed four NCAA championships and was Coach of the Year in 2011. After leaving Gainesville and contemplating retirement , Roland realized he wasn't through with his lifelong passion. Roland is now the head men's tennis coach at Wesleyan Univ. His insights, candor , knowledge and infinite wisdom are astonishing . Enjoy this journey with us !

Our guest this episode is Alex Bean . Alex's pathway to launching his own streetwear company has not been an easy ride . Alex has had obstacles in his path that have required perseverance and the ability to stay focus driven . With dyslexia and other learning disadvantages he has shattered the ceiling and leaving these issues in the back seat to pursue his life long dream. A wonderful listen!

For our 20th episode of the Wide Open Podcast , we welcome Dr. Matthew Harmon. Matthew is an educator, sportcaster and life-long sports junkie. Matt has developed into a first-rate sportscaster with the Red Bulls through his diligent pursuit of his life-long dream. His life experiences have guided his career on this incredible trajectory. He's also a writer, teacher and incredible father . An episode not to miss!!

Max Bernheimer has been involved in the world of antiques and antiquities since his early teens. A graduate of Clark University in 1982 Max went on a unique pathway to establishing himself as a global leader in the world of antiquities . He launched the antiquities division at Christies and remained there for a good part of 30 years till his recent retirement . Aside from his profession , Max is entrenched in the music world and an avid tennis player. His journey and accomplishments are compelling . A must listen !

Our guest this episode is John Morano. John is a sensational author and distinguished professor at Monmouth University. He is also the founder and chair of the department of journalism. John has hit all the rungs as he established himself as a titan of journalism. He's been a professor at Monmouth for 38 Years and appears to have the same enthusiasm as when he graduated from Clark University in 1982. This is a special episode . Enjoy

Our guest this episode is Coulter Mackesy a native of Bronxville, NY. He grew up as a multisport athlete and then focused in high school on lacrosse and squash. Coulter then committed to lacrosse and matriculated to Princeton to have a stellar career putting the squash racquets to rest. Upon graduating with multiple all- american titles , he was the fourth overall pick in this past draft for the professional lacrosse league where he's now a star with the Boston Cannons . Coulters insights, demeanor and perspectives are so evident in our discussions about life in 2025. A great listen

Our guest this episode is Dr. Alfred Atanda , a board certified pediatric orthopedist. His family with 6 siblings arrived from Ghana years ago and with perseverance and hard work the world was his oyster. This episode will follow his path to becoming a successful pediatric orthopod but more importantly a person of great wisdom and character and his ability to carve out a life for him and his family in this new age of medicine. Dr. Atanda will provide our audience with pearls about raising young athletes and avoiding those repetitive and overuse injuries. He will also discuss the parents roll in rearing a competitve athlete. Buckle up it's a great episode..

Our guest this episode (S1E15) is Dr. David Morrison the current president of the American Association of Oral and. Maxillofacial Surgeons. From humble beginnings his pathway to the echelon of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is truly remarkable. His compassion for his patients and his. dedication to his profession is second. to none. Dr. Morrison exemplifies the definition of success both inside and outside of. the office/hospital setting . Enjoy the episdode

Our guest this episode is Sam Paul the legendary UNC tennis. coach. Sam has garnered the most ACC titles in tennis and was just elected into the North Carolina tennis hall of fame. His pathway to the top is extraordinary. His grasp on the landscape of NCAA Div. 1 tennis is second to none. Enjoy this episode.