I learned that being open and vulnerable and creating connections was what filled me,” Mori said. “I didn’t know you could make a career out of making friends. “My fiancée has been the person to open me up a little bit and talk about personal stuff,” he said.Ĭindy Mori, vice president of global talent management and global corporate management for Discovery and OWN, talked about her need for engaging with others. Jones said others have helped him feel more vulnerable. “I know I’m not perfect, and I’m here to give love and share my story.” When I was at social gatherings, I would feel drained,” he said. “I used to stay to myself when I would do events.
Rose said his introverted tendencies can be a challenge as a public figure. The birth of his daughter “gave me a new outlook on life.” I fell in a very somber place and I felt very meek inside,” he said. After he achieved success in his basketball career, he still struggled.
Rose spoke about suffering from PTSD from the neighborhood he grew up in, constantly fearing an unexpected threat to his family when he heard sounds in the night. The panel, organized by the group Everyone Has a Story, founded by JD DuBois, featured several speakers who talked about finding their purpose and balance in life. 13 for #TheRightConversation on mental wellness at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum. NBA player Derrick Rose and NFL player Christian Jones were among panelists on campus Feb.