Breaking the Stigma: Walker Ferguson on Men's Wellness
Balancing Sports, Academics, and Mental Health
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Walker Ferguson, a senior at Wake Forest University majoring in economics and minoring in communications. Walker is a former football player and co-founder of Ascend, a meditation and wellness app. They discuss Walker's experience balancing sports, academics, and entrepreneurship and how personal struggles led to the creation of the app.
The conversation touches on the stigma around men asking for help, the importance of community, and the unique features of the Ascend app. Walker shares his journey of embracing discipline and consistency, the impact of mindfulness, and his vision for Ascend's growth. He also emphasizes the importance of reading, self-care, and maintaining spirituality.
The episode concludes with Walker expressing his pride in positively impacting others' lives and looking forward to Ascend's future.
00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:19 Introducing Walker Ferguson
00:33 Balancing Academics, Athletics, and Entrepreneurship
03:48 The Journey to Creating Ascend
04:31 The Importance of Community and Asking for Help
12:36 Features and Benefits of the Ascend App
18:41 Personal Growth and Reflections
26:59 Looking Forward: Goals and Aspirations
30:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Walker and Ascend
Ascend -- https://ascendmeditations.app/
Walker on LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wferguson17/
Ascend Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/ascendapp.ai/
Ascend Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/people/Ascend-Meditations/61558681012579/
Resources
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey -- https://amzn.to/3C7mZFr
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Walker Ferguson
Student-Athlete / Entrepreneur
I'm Walker Ferguson, a senior at Wake Forest University, where I'm majoring in Economics with a minor in Communications. As a student-athlete and safety for the Wake Forest Football team, I've learned how to balance academics, athletics, and entrepreneurship. I'm also the Co-Founder and CEO of Ascend, a meditation and wellness app designed to help people elevate their mental clarity and overall well-being. Based in Richmond, VA, I'm passionate about innovation, leadership, and personal growth.