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Feb 01 2023

Family Friendly Gamer Bricks ‘O’ Brian

Brian Saviano (aka Bricks ‘O’ Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the “Success is a Choice” podcasting network and together they talk about …

  • Tips for gamer parents
  • Healthy habits for gamers
  • The future of video games
  • The popularity of video games
  • Being a Hot Pockets Ambassador
  • The phenomenon of watching others play video games

Bricks ‘O’ Brian makes video game content that is engaging, entertaining, and approachable for people of all ages. He’s family-friendly and fun. He produces live streams, videos, and podcasts across pretty much every platform known to man. Brian’s book “Pro Gamer’s Guide to Healthy Habits” was released in the summer of 2022.

He’s also an ambassador for Hot Pockets and is Jaylen Bechler’s favorite gamer, so yeah, he’s what you’d call a Big-Deal.

Check out Bricks “O” Brian …

  • Bricksobrian.com
  • ProGamersGuide.com
  • YouTube.com/@BricksOBrian
  • Twitter.com/bricksobrian
  • Facebook.com/BricksOBrian
  • Instagram.com/bricksobrian
  • Patreon.com/briansaviano
  • Twitch.tv/bricksobrian

The “Success is a Choice” podcasting network consists of different episodes, series, and interviews that provide education, insights, and entertainment on a variety of topics. The network is run by leadership expert, author, and speaker Jamy Bechler.

Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler or visit his website at www.CoachBechler.com. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Atari, college esports, entrepreneur, esports, family-friendly, Fortnite, gamer, hotpockets, Jaylen Bechler, mario brothers, Michael Brooks, Miss Harvey, self-employed, Stephanie Harvey, Twitch, video games, YouTube

Jul 19 2021

Episode 173: National Association of Collegiate Esports Founder Michael Brooks

Michael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).  NACE is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of member institutions and the largest varsity organization in North America.  NACE’s members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space. Areas of collaboration include: Eligibility, Path to Graduation, Competition & Scholarships, IP Rights, and Program Implementation. NACE currently has over 200 varsity esports programs as members, accounting for nearly all varsity programs across North America.  Michael and his work with NACE has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, ESPN, Forbes, Fortune, NBC, SBJ and many others.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What are Esports
  • Why Esports should matter to you
  • How Esports teams are similar to traditional sports teams
  • … and much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Atari, college esports, college sports, esports, First-Person Shooter, Fortnite, Gambling, gaming, League of Legends, Madden, Michael Brooks, Miss Harvey, NACE, NAIA, National Association of Collegiate Esports, NCAA, Overwatch, Stephanie Harvey, Street Fighter, Twitch, video games

Sep 29 2018

Episode 088: Nicole Arbour, Comedian & Entertainer

Nicole Arbour is a comedian, entertainer, social media expert, actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, motivator, and business consultant. Her videos have been viewed more than 700 million times worldwide. She has a great story that can be inspirational to those that want to be a victor rather than a victim. After being an NBA cheerleader, choreographer, starring on the top comedy show on Much Music in Canada (Canada’s MTV), helping mass brands create record breaking digital content, and working her way up to feature films and televised stand up specials, Nicole was involved in a car accident in 2008 that left her on disability and a life of medial treatments. ​Refusing to accept the lifelong disability diagnosis, Nicole utilized unconventional treatments, created the #GOTEAM movement, and very literally cheered herself and thousands of fans back to life and off of pain killers.

Her hard-hitting, real, and innovative debate starting style of comedy has led her to being one of the Top-7 Youtube Channels Crushing It That You Can Learn From by Entrepreneur Magazine as well as being featured by major news outlets around the world in the last two years alone.  Nicole has been seen hosting Style New York Fashion Week at Madison Square Garden, joining the BBC Comedy Writing staff, hosting sold out events in Las Vegas and nightclubs around the world, consulting and creating content for brands that has led to tens of millions of views for her partners as well as beginning her music, beauty and book projects.

​Nicole has been humbled to receive a series of accolades in including an Honorary Hollywood  Walk of Fame star for special achievement in social media.  The Hero of Hope Award from the International Pain Foundation and was the online fan vote winner and finalist for a Shorty Award Best Comedian.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Refusing to be a victim and giving up her disability checks
  • The benefits and pitfalls of her celebrity status
  • Using comedy to make people think and begin conversations
  • How she strengthens her mind daily

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Accident, Bernard Robichaud, Brad Lea, comedian, comediean, comedy, Disability, Drake, Dropping Bombs, entertainer, Fat Shaming, Melissa Agnes, Social Media, Stephanie Harvey, The View, Tony Robbins, Toronto Raptors, Viral Videos

Sep 20 2018

Episode 087: World Champion Gamer Stephanie Harvey

Stephanie Harvey, known as “Miss Harvey”, is one of the pioneers in the gaming industry. She is a 5-time eSports world champion. She is probably best known for playing Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (GS:GO). She currently plays for the Counter Logic Gaming Red team. Stephanie has worked with Ubisoft Montreal since 2009. She worked on Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (XBOX 360, PS3, PC) and James Noir’s Hollywood Crimes (3DS). In December 2016, she won the 3rd season of the popular TV show “Canada’s Smartest Person”. The French-Canadian was recently-signed by Hewlett-Packard Canada to be its face in the gaming world. 

 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Teamwork needed on eSports teams
  • What video games she played while growing up
  • Dealing with trash talk or criticism, especially as a female
  • Her passion for NHL hockey

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adam Levitan, Amazon, Atari, athletes, Bernard Robichaud, Brad Lea, canada, Computers, Counter Logic Gaming Red, Counter-Strike, esports, gaming, gender, Hewlett-Packard, Hockey, Melissa Agnes, Miss Harvey, NHL, Nicole Arbour, quebec, Stephanie Harvey, Twitch, video games

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