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Dec 21, 2023

In this episode, I interviewed Alvin Scioneaux, Jr. who is a force of diverse passions and talents. He was born and raised in St. John Parish, Louisiana and currently a real estate investor and author. He previously worked for 8 years as an Aerospace Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University. He serves on the regional executive board for the National Society of Black Engineers while also being a traveling public speaker, where he engages with various schools and programs. In his career prior, Alvin was an All-American student-athlete who majored in Physics at Wofford College, then moved onto being an NFL linebacker with the LA Chargers. He transitioned to serving as a Fitness Coach, helping people on their fitness and nutritional journey, as well as a Model & Actor, working on various promotional and commercial projects. Alvin has gone from receiving over $2 million dollars in scholarships, being inducted into his collegiate Hall of Fame, and playing in the NFL to now philanthropy, giving back towards scholars and athletes, while running a multi-million-dollar real estate business. He is also a proud executive member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the NFL Players Association.

 

Highlights

  • Alvin’s experience of balancing demanding academic studies with being a college athlete, shining light on the discipline and focus required
  • The importance of athletes adopting a prudent lifestyle and investing their high earnings wisely, leveraging real estate investments
  • The key focus areas for growth: Expanding knowledge and enhancing networks
  • His disciplined lifestyle and approach and the importance of being in the right room, around the right people to elevate oneself
  • Patterns they have noticed among successful athletes
  • The importance of protecting assets once they’ve been acquired
  • Significance of starting early when it comes to athletes managing their money, particularly at the college level

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