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Hustle & Motivate: Founder of 9INE POINT Magazine Jacolby Gilliam

Jacolby Gilliam joins Tyler O'Shea on the Hustle & Motivate podcast to talk about his underdog story and why he founded 9INE POINT Magazine
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OHustle & Motivate, I speak with self-made hustlers in the world of sports, entertainment, and more. The goal is to bring you entertaining, informative conversations that shed light on how these individuals operate.

Their mindset, how they started, what they’re up to now, and how they’re achieving their dreams.

The aim is to get your wheels turning.

Realizing that a simple mindset shift opens up a world of possibilities.  Because in the end, you can do anything you believe you can achieve.

This morning I sat down with Jacolby Gilliam, the founder of 9INE POINT Magazine, an athlete-driven sports media platform with the goal of inspiring athletes to achieve their version of greatness.

After tearing his ACL during his senior season, Jacolby decided to walk on at his dream school, the University of Oklahoma.

But the struggles didn’t end there.

Nevertheless, Jacolby has found a way to overcome every obstacle put in front of him. And his journey will teach you how you can do the same.

Tap the play button below to hear the story of a young entrepreneur giving athletes a voice.

I hope you learn as much as I did from Jacolby’s incredible story.

Whether you’re on the road or at the office, you can check out the Hustle & Motivate podcast on all your favorite listening platforms:

Thanks for tuning in!

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Written By

Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College) and founder of Joker Mag. Being cut from my baseball team in 7th grade could have ended my athletic journey. Instead, I found hope in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. This experience inspired me to create the world's first digital media platform dedicated to inspiring underdog stories. Since launching in November 2017, my work has been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers world wide.

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