Just One "I Believe in You" Can Change a Kid's Life with Dr. John Gaines

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09/05/21 • 42 min

Haili sits down with Dr. John “Push” Gaines to discuss his new book, “Just One I Believe in You Can Change a Kid’s Life.
Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a professional speaker, author, leadership consultant, and mentorship expert. He has devoted himself to the world community. He has proudly appeared as a guest speaker at Universities, Corporations, nonprofit events, NBA skill camps, school assemblies, and youth camps across the country. As a graduate of East Central University, where he was named Outstanding Student in Business and won a football championship as captain of the football team, he is the picture of success.

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