Ep 14: Tai Vann: From MMA Fighter to Community Builder

Episode 14 of The Build Black Show features Tai “Rottweiler” Vann — a former MMA fighter, Orlando news professional, fitness trainer, youth mentor, and founder of V-Elite Sports Performance & Fitness. In this powerful conversation, Tai opens up about his rough upbringing, the mindset shift that changed his character, and the determination that helped him fight his way into a breakthrough opportunity at an Orlando news station.

But his story does not stop with survival. It becomes a blueprint for discipline, business growth, media authority, community impact, and giving back.

Tai shares how fitness became more than training bodies. It became a way to build confidence, leadership, structure, and character — especially for young people who need positive examples and real support.

This episode is for Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, founders, creators, trainers, coaches, and anyone building something from the ground up while becoming the person their purpose requires. Listen now for a real conversation about mindset, ownership, business, discipline, purpose, and building a life that gives back.

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