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JAMES ROMAIN

Interview with James Romain, former defensive back for Philadelphia Soul.

What is something people might not know about you?

I’m a huge music fan. I like HipHop. Jay-Z, Ken Lamar, people that can relate to me and stuff I’ve been through. I also like old school R&B and music from the 80’s Keith Sweat, and Guy because my mom grew up then and dancing around, that’s why I dance around on the field.

I also like training athletes to help giveback to the community through an athletic company I put together called Sweet Feet University. I basically critique their movements on how they move, their balance and work on their strengths and weaknesses. Whatever they need to work on.

How did you get into Arena Football? should get back on the field. So, I started playing some semi-pro football for a year and I got a love for the game back. I then played for a team on a league that is under Arena Football in Alaska and then another friend said you are born to play football and that he couldn’t play, and I should play for him, that motivated me to keep playing. Played 4 years and put a highlight tape on YouTube and got noticed and started playing Arena Football.

Tell us more about Sweet Feet University.

Sweet Feet University is a training company that mentors kids, teaches them about respect, and keeps them on the right track. I did not have a lot of guys doing that for me. So doing that makes me feel good as a person and to help them utilize that in their everyday life. There are a lot of guys that weren’t raised right because of what they listened to in music and what they saw on TV. At the end of the day, you gotta know how to separate reality from fate and it takes a guy like myself and guys in higher success to reach the younger generation.

What would be the main thing that you stand for?

I am big on respect, integrity, and loyalty – a lot of untrustworthy people out here, people lying and trying to get over on people. I am big into looking people in the eye and speaking and not blinking –respect is huge in today’s world. It’s not preached, it’s not in music and it’s not taught on TV. A lot of people take respect for granted. You gotta give respect to get respect. A lot of people think they have to receive respect without giving it.

Interview By: Ilene Carol

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Pervis taylor

You often here about Life Coaches and people who want to motivate you to get your life in order and together. Many people watch and read books about Iyanla Vanzet and watch Dr. Phil seeking answers to help fix the brokenness in there but let’s be honest how many of you listen to their advice and how many of you follow what they say. Now I have been a bit skeptical myself about these people who want to fix us and that was until I encountered someone who literally practices what they preach. I first read about him in the 9th edition of B.O.S.S.E-Magazine. So I dig a little digging to see what this brother was all about and to tell you the truth I was INTRIGUED! I love what he stood and I respected where he came from, because honestly I’m not the type to take advice from people who believe they are God’s gift and seek the dollar more than they seek to help. So I had to interviewed him and see what he was all about.

Jazz - Pervis Taylor, who are you? Pervis Taylor - I’m a life coach, worship leader, artist, creative man of God seeking to live his purpose. I was born and raised in Texas raised in a two parent household. I bullied a lot a kid I was different. While most kids were outside playing I was learning choreography to Michael and Janet Jackson videos I was the only AfricanAmerican kid in the honors program. I’m here to help and motivate others to have a better quality of life. Jazz - How important is it for you to reach this generation? Pervis Taylor - I think that it is a mandate for me to reach them. I didn’t go through struggles in my life just to go through them; I went through them so that I can make a difference. It’s my duty because God placed me here for it. Jazz - What motivates you in the industry that you are in that has so many people pretending to be something that they are not. How do you stay grounded? Pervis Taylor - Always knowing what my purpose was. I surround myself with people who hold me accountable for my actions and charge me to remain humble and grounded. It’s easy to lose yourself in this entertainment industry but I know my purpose so I can be focused. Jazz - If you could go back to childhood, what would you tell that “different “little boy? Pervis Taylor - I would tell him what you going through hurts but you will be a beautiful young man.

Article By: Jazmyne C. Byrd