15 years and Coutning.
Hey, hey, I'm Akili! Some of you may know me as the Art & Athletics guy. For over two years now, I have been sharing my journey via YouTube, which has over one million views.
At 15, I had a big idea and the mechanics to pursue it, but sadly, I didn’t have the confidence to complete the trifecta. It would take about another 15 years before I could start to move fear out of the way, but at 30, I took the hop (the skip and the jump were on the way) and stopped letting fear control me.
In 2012, I started working as a background on Netflix’s series House of Cards. This was very symbolic because unconsciously, I was still in that frame of mind—playing in the background. That would need to change.
At 35, I took the skip of faith and entered Atlantic Acting School. Although this was another big step in realizing my childhood dream of becoming a filmmaker, it was still only the tip of the iceberg. I was eventually having a film on all platforms, even my own.
Now at 43, after doing a little traveling and a lot of talking to the man in the mirror. I’ve decided to change my ways and return to my place of birth - Washington DC, and truly galvanize the depths of my mind, body, and soul, whilst returning to being an online teacher, guide, and collaborate with those who would like to become universally fresh.
Make it stand out.
Akili Brown is founder & CEO of The Universal Fresh, a renowned Peloton Instructor, Fox 5 Show On-Air Contributor, Host of Netflix’s Physical 100, and Host of the Washington Wizards for the past 10 years. Brown is a multi-hyphenate trailblazer of the Gen X/Millennial generation. In 2020, Brown founded The Universal Fresh community to empower young people through the facilitation of motivational, educational, and wellness conversations. His ultimate unwavering goal is to position those around him to step into their power through the convergence of articulation and conversation.
Akili has co-hosted the third hour of the Today Show, and continues to make weekly appearances. He has been a correspondent at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, a host for the inaugural Jopwell Talks featuring Gayle King, a host for WE Day Official for the United Nations, as well as moderated Chicago Ideas Week. Brown is the host of the Washington Wizards, having also emceed for the NBA All-Star weekend in New York and the NBA draft as well as many more prestigious and exciting events. Akili has also landed numerous national ad campaigns for brands including Nike, Billionaire Boys Club, and more.
Dedicated to empowering people in their pursuit of natural wellness, Akili is a Certified Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Medicine. As a Peloton instructor, Ally's mission is to empower, encourage, and uplift. Ally has a well-rounded knowledge of sports, fashion, health and wellness, and is passionate about tackling global issues.
Entrepreneur, host, motivational speaker, fitness instructor, and all-around boss, Akili is an inspirational powerhouse who exemplifies that you can truly do it all. Driven by the belief that "small changes have a big impact," she dedicates herself to helping others step into their power. Through the convergence of articulation and conversation, Love demonstrates how even the smallest adjustments can lead to the greatest transformations.
UNIVERSALLY FRESH
HOW TO “BE” ANYWHERE
The “universally fresh” are people who can be in any space and thrive.
They understand that the world requires adaptability and they are no stranger
to going with the flow and setting a new flow. They have big ideas and understand
what it takes to make them real.
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