Sayce Holmes-Lewis is an entrepreneur, sports coach, mentor and activist providing strategic counsel and cultural insight within the public & private sectors, whilst also delivering aspirational keynotes on the importance of community, racial equity, personal growth & resilience. Sayce is the founder & CEO of Mentivity, an award-winning mentoring organisation, and alternative education provision that provides aspirational support for young people, schools, parents, and carers across London, Brighton, Barbados, Kenya and Uganda. Founded in 2016, Mentivity has touched the lives of thousands of young people with their adaptable, holistic approach and proven record of expertise in coaching, mentoring, and support. Sayce feels extremely fortunate to be doing work that he truly loves, using his platform and vast network within business, sport, education, and government to advocate for diverse and underserved communities. In this episode Alicia and Sayce discuss: Sayce's experience of being discovered as a talented football player in his neighborhood Overcoming life-threatening health struggles and achieving a successful recovery The obstacles faced by black male teachers and how to navigate them The inspiring story of how Mentivity was born and how the new hub will positively impact his community. Learn more about Sayce and Mentivity here: https://sayceholmeslewis.com/my-story  https://www.mentivity.com/