Going Fast Alone is Slowing You Down: Streetside Confessions | Brandon DesJarlais
From Aware with Seb by Sebastian Naum Leon
March 14, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 92
About this episode
Brandon DesJarlais shares his journey from a solo athlete to a mission-driven leader, discussing decision-making, motivation, and community in entrepreneurship.
We welcome Brandon DesJarlais, a world-class athlete and the visionary founder of Beyond the Board. A Red Bull World Championship silver medalist and Hollywood stunt double for Vin Diesel, Brandon has transformed his professional longboarding career into a global movement. Since 2020, he has hosted over 300 events and mobilized hundreds of skaters worldwide, including his famous "Santa Run" involving over 500 skaters in full costume. Recorded live during a walk through the iconic Venice Skatepark, this candid conversation explores Brandon’s unique approach to decision-making and his transition from a solo "badass" brand to a vulnerable, mission-driven leader. Together, Seb and Brandon pull back the curtain on the "pull vs. push" motivation of entrepreneurship, the visceral power of vision, and the courage required to conquer fear, whether bombing a hill or launching a new venture. Topics Discussed: Decision-Making Without a Map The Power of Visceral Vision Push vs. Pull Motivation Hollywood Stunts and Persistent Value Transitioning Identities "Go Fast Alone, Go Far Together" Courage vs. Fear The Traveling Good Tour Speaking it into…
People in this episode
Host: Sebastian Naum Leon
Guest: Brandon DesJarlais
Topics covered
- Decision-Making
- Entrepreneurship
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Fear and Courage
- Longboarding
- Community Building
Keywords
- Brandon DesJarlais
- entrepreneurship
- motivation
- longboarding
- decision-making
- fear
- community
- leadership
- Hollywood stunts
- vision
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Beyond the Board, Red Bull
Places: Venice Skatepark
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