In this episode of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast, host Roy Kessel sits down with Robert Purvy, co-founder of ThoroMan Worldwide, to discuss how sports can create opportunities far beyond becoming a professional athlete. Robert shares his journey from growing up in Philadelphia with a passion for sports and sneakers to building a global career in the footwear industry. He reflects on working with major brands such as Reebok, adidas, Vans, Skechers, AND1, and HOKA, and collaborating with elite athletes including Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant. The conversation then turns to the mission of ThoroMan Worldwide — empowering high school students (grades 9–12) with real-world education, mentorship, financial literacy, and career awareness. Robert explains how ThoroMan connects youth with professionals across industries and encourages them to think beyond the court or field, preparing them for leadership, business, and long-term success. This episode highlights the power of mentorship, global perspective, and using sports as a platform for education and impact. #RoyKessel #RobertPurvy #SportsPhilanthropyNetwork #ThoroManWorldwide ___________________________________________________________________ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsphilanthropynetwork/ X: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsphilanthropynetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsphilanthropy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportsPhilanthropy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsphilanthropy Learn more about SPN: https://sportsphilanthropynetwork.org/ ___________________________________________________________________