In this episode, I sit down with Kion founder, Angelo Keely, to discuss all things amino acids and how his passion for wellness and personal development unfolded over the years. Angelo shares how his unconventional upbringing and several traumatic events at young ages shaped him, how his trauma recovery inspired an exploration into wellness, and how he continues to develop his health knowledge today. We also discuss what amino acids are and why they’re essential for our bodies, how amino acids affect focus and brain health, and the difference between amino acids and protein. Finally, Angelo shares how he built Kion and why he chooses people over ideas, and what his experience has been like as a working father. Key Takeaway / Points:On pivotal life moments and “chapters”Angelo’s upbringing and how his childhood shaped himHow Angelo’s traumatic experience at sixteen kickstarted his journey into personal developmentHow a secondary traumatic event furthered his searchOn the “suffering Olympics” and the notion of guilt after traumaOn Angelo’s journey with health and how he has developed his wellness knowledge since childhoodWhat are amino acids and why are they important for our bodies?How protein affects our focus and brain healthAmino acids vs. proteinWhy Angelo founded Kion and how he put his values firstOn the principle of choosing people over ideasOn being a working dad and having work-life balance conversations with other fathers This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Check out our new ~Merch Drop~ HERE Visit www.getkion.com/CAMERON for 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases Follow Angelo: Instagram: @angelokeely    @kion Website: getkion.com Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.