April 15, 2024 – Resilience Reimagined: A mental health talk with Demond Martin ’97 and Jay Williams

MEDIA ADVISORY:
Resilience Reimagined: A mental health talk with Demond Martin ’97 and Jay Williams

What: Demond Martin ’97, co-founder and CEO of WellWithAll, and Jay Williams, chairman/co-founder of Improbable Media & ESPN talent discuss mental wellness, resilience, and overall well-being.

They will share their experiences and skills they developed in overcoming setbacks and life lessons. This conversation is rooted in how they have reimagined their journeys to pursue their purpose and thrive to inspire your future paths.

When/Where:11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 18, 2024. Popp Martin Theater, UNC Charlotte (8845 Craver Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262). Media availability is scheduled for 12:15 p.m.

Who:

  • UNC Charlotte alum, investor and philanthropist Demond Martin
  • Former Duke basketball star Jay Williams
  • UNC Charlotte students and faculty

About: Launched by Charlotte alumnus, investor and philanthropist Demond Martin, WellWithAll is a purpose-led health and wellness consumer products brand. Martin faced a family health crisis, leading him to found WellWithAll to address health equity gaps across the nation. The company is founded on the principles of inclusive capitalism – making wellness easier for customers and healthcare more accessible for everyone.

Jay Williams is Chairman of Improbable Media, a company he co-founded with NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Improbable Media harnesses the power of content and storytelling to support elite talent and brands in developing and expanding their ecosystem. Jay is also one of ESPN’s top on-air talents and among the most decorated and prolific players in college basketball history. He won a National Championship at Duke University and was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Jay was the second overall selection in the 2002 NBA Draft and played for the Chicago Bulls.

His autobiography – Life is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention – is a New York Times Bestseller.

Media Information: Media who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP to Jason Vaughan or Buffie Stephens (day of event contact).

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