In this episode of RISE, we are honored to welcome Barrington Irving, a trailblazing aviator and an inspiration to many. Barrington's remarkable journey in aviation has earned him numerous accolades, including being the youngest person and first African American to fly solo around the world. His passion for aviation and his dedication to inspiring the next generation of aviators are truly commendable. During this captivating episode, Barrington shares his extraordinary story, from making the bold decision to drop a football scholarship in pursuit of a career in aviation to the challenges and triumphs of his record-setting solo flight around the world. His insights into the world of aviation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of purpose in one's endeavors provide invaluable lessons for those looking to take flight in their own lives. This conversation is an exhilarating exploration of resilience, determination, and the power of pursuing one's dreams against all odds. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:06:30 - Guest background  00:22:51 - Dropping a Football scholarship to pursue aviation  00:35:30 - How Barrington flew around the world solo  00:55:50 - Barrington’s career in aviation  01:11:42 - How important is it to put purpose into what you are doing? 01:25:08 - How to grow your business from the inside.  01:31:54 - Gerry’s biggest lesson from this episode  01:33:00 - Last thoughts and outro Gary's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/ Barrington Socials: https://www.instagram.com/barringtonirving/