This week on Strength in Numbers, your host COL (R) Tim Nye and Neal Keohane talk with boxer, Essence Jones.

Essence is one of the strongest men out there. When we say "strong", we are not talking about how far he can run or how much weight he can lift. True strength is being able to rise to the top and be successful, even when life throws you curve balls. A true champion knows when to roll with the punches and when to throw them! Many of you may not know this, but Essence was in prison for 9 years for a mistake he made when he was just 18 years old. He said that while he was locked up, boxing is what literally kept him sane. It was a light in his life, and now he is using that light to shine in our community. Just wait- this is only the beginning.

The Strength in Numbers podcast is the brainchild of Neal Keohane. At the very beginning of COVID, which seemed terrifying (and still is…), he wanted to provide a resource for folks to use. We went through several iterations and after discussion, we concluded that tactical resource needs were being met but what we need more of was inspiration. Thus, Strength is focused on “together, we can overcome anything” and people who demonstrate “grit, determination, and perseverance.”

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