We had the good fortune of connecting with Perry Robinson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Perry, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important factor behind the success of myself and my organization is being genuine, being real with people and doing things with the right energy. I tell people all the time I would do this if there was no money involved, simply because I love the ability to positive impact somebody’s life and I’m working in my purpose. So doing things for the right reason and always doing it for the Most High.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My organization (Athletic Scholars Brand Inc.) has a mission of constant community outreach, promoting education, awarding scholarships, and helping high school athletes gain the opportunity to play at the next level and continue their pursuit of higher education. We love helping the homeless, having events to raise money for scholarships, and we take joy in any way we can give back to the community. Running this business isn’t easy but worth it, and to help the people we’ve been blessed to be able to help, I don’t care how hard it gets. I love my organization but I love the impact, the lives we touch, having a small part in somebody’s success story is amazing. I have a deep faith in the MOST HIGH, I pray, I lean on him for the things I understand and don’t understand, doing that and trying to be prepared for the blessings he has for me and my organization.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would definitely take them to the riverwalk in my city, we have 3 or 4 museums, different places to eat, and historical places to visit. You can almost always find an event happening at the James Brown arena, different sporting events with the two colleges in the city, and we can go to TopGolf. Really just depends on what you’re into, the city has plenty to enjoy if you are open to enjoying them.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My brother, Phelan Riley, deserves this shoutout. The support, the love, helping me grow as a person is definitely one of the greatest reason I am who I am and I am where I am. My parents, raising me how they did and always being supportive has definitely been impactful on my journey through life. Each and every member of my board because without them, this organization wouldn’t be where it is. There’s a list of others because I’m inspired by so many people, from those I’ve met to those I’ve never met.

Website: www.AthleticScholarsBrand.com

Instagram: AthleticScholarsBrand

Twitter: Brandscholars

Facebook: Athletic Scholars Brand

Youtube: Athletic Scholars Brand

Image Credits
Georgia-Lina Lions Athletic Scholars Brand (Daniel Maddox, Tim Hayes, Phelan Riley, Tumarsha Riley, Kherik Gordon, Sherry Smith, Perry Riley)

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