Meet Samuel Oppong | Actor, Exceutive Producer, Investor, Philanthropist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Samuel Oppong and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samuel, how does your business help the community?
Before being an investor, I spent ten years working in various sports organizations such as USA Basketball, Washington State Athletics, National Hockey League, San Francisco 49ers, National Basketball Association, and the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation. I grew up thinking I would be the Athletic Director or an Actor. I believe the secret was to keep going, see what I can accomplish, and never look back. One thing I want people to know is I’m an Investor. I decided to be an investor because I want to invest in the future of America by helping entrepreneurs dream big, be the best versions of themselves, and help them reach their ambitions. I also became an investor because entrepreneurship is what makes this country grow. Entrepreneurship is what makes this country produce. In conclusion, I only believe the best is yet to come.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am an Actor, Producer, Sports Broadcaster, CEO, Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Investor, and Philanthropist. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and Leadership Studies at Washington State University and his Masters in Sport Leadership at Concordia University in Chicago. He is a 2x Forbes Under 30 Finalist (2013, 2020) and Inc. 30 Under 30 Nominee as an Investor. Before becoming an actor, I spent ten years working in various sports organizations such as USA Basketball, Washington State Athletics, City of Mesa Parks and Recreation, San Francisco 49ers, National Basketball Association, and National Football League.

One of the lessons I learned in college before graduating is that sometimes, our purpose finds us instead of searching for our purpose. One week, my friend, a teacher at Washington State University, pulled me aside and asked me about my plans for life after college. I told her that if everything goes according to my goal, I plan to be an athletic director or return to the entertainment industry and do acting or sports broadcasting. One year later, I turned down 5 to 10 job offers to work as an Assistant Athletic Director and decided to pursue sports broadcasting and acting together. Back to the story, the teacher asked me to write a book about a friend of hers who wanted to meet me and wanted my autograph. I told her I would do it and meet her friend at the hospital battling an illness. Her friend lived a life with no regrets, and his life purpose is one I cannot wait to share in the book. Sometimes, we take life for granted and do not show kindness. With kindness, It is being selfless, caring, compassionate, and unconditionally kind. Like love, it takes practice to understand and feel it. We can share love with others through kind acts such as a smile, a nice word, an unexpected deed, or a planned surprise. Kindness and purpose are connected because they all start with you and help you be your harshest critic.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to watch the Phoenix Suns basketball as well as The Arizona Cardinals team. I am a very good hiker so Sedona or The Grand Canyon. I would take them to the sports bars and pizza restaurants because of the social event and I am a sports fan. To begin my day, I will take them to my chiropractor and physical trainer to work on my body because to avoid tightness and allow my body to be weak and soar.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shoutout to the people who stood side by side next to me over the years. I appreciate all my teachers to keeping me resilience through some tough times. I want to thank my parents for bringing me to America. I want to make everyone proud

Website: http://www.samueloppong.com/

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