Episode 69

Persistence Pays: Che’s Story

Life doesn’t play fair, but Che Brown hits back hard. This entrepreneur’s journey is a wildfire of grit and grace, and it’s a thrill to hear. Once a stuttering kid, jobless and broke, he still flashed a smile and crowned himself The Happy Entrepreneur. Husband, father, grandfather, caregiver—he balances it all with a chuckle.

Che turns losses into victories with a no-nonsense recipe: trust yourself, master the essentials, and hustle (inner strength, outward moves, relentless effort). Basketball dreams fizzled—too small, no leap. Bankruptcy stung—his first venture tanked on risky calls. But he fought his way up, showing grit outshines raw skill. For college students, this is your soul food. Buried in deadlines, dodging friend chaos, or crushing on someone oblivious—ring a bell? Che’s story murmurs: the sweetest wins take time to simmer.

Campus Chronicles is produced by Urban Podcasts.

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Brooke Young

Brooke Young is a multi-passionate publicist, lifestyle TV host, public speaking mentor, and communication consultant. She works with a wide range of clients across the globe, and across a diverse range of industries, to help them create, develop, and promote powerful messages through heart-centered storytelling. Additionally, as a Lifestyle Expert and TV Host, she is passionate about sharing solutions and products that make everyone's lives happier and healthier. She has formerly worked On-Air with FOX Sports, competed in the Miss America Organization, and is the Author of a Children's Book. She has over a decade of professional performing background and loves sharing stories that truly matter.