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Podcast: The Bear Essentials Podcast
Episode: Facing Goliath - The Benjamin Smith Interview
Description: Today guest on The Bear Essentials is writer, speaker, facilitator and mentor, Benjamin Smith.
As a black child born in 1971, Ben was adopted in Seattle and raised by white parents in aÂ
tough neighborhood in East Vancouver. He experienced relentless violence, bullying andÂ
racial discrimination. As a way to overcome fear and self-loathing, Ben became aÂ
competitive boxer, wrestler, and bodybuilder.Â
These positive outlets allowed Ben to channel his hurt, anger, and frustration, eventuallyÂ
owning a gym, helping others as a succe...