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Basil Mitchell

Inspirer · DISC type id
Author at Braveheart Media Group
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Basil Mitchell is a grand strategist and real estate developer applying brain science to revitalize communities. A former NFL running back with the Green Bay Packers and an alumnus of Texas Christian University, he founded The Braveheart Network to implement equity-focused strategies like land trusts and cultural districts without causing displacement.

Drawing from his experience as a D1 and professional athlete, Basil is passionate about mentorship and youth development. He founded Player Made Motivation to guide student-athletes, focusing on personal growth and preparing them for life after sports. His work is deeply rooted in his own lived experiences and community-building.

Basil uniquely blends his past as an NFL running back with deep expertise in neuroscience and real estate to lead urban revitalization projects.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Author
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Basil shows up

Generous
Decisive
Achievment Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Priorities

Topics Basil cares about

Community Revitalization
As Founder of Braveheart Network CDC, his primary mission is to rebuild historically underserved Black neighborhoods without displacement, using a systems-level framework he designed.
Executive Function
He authored "Mindsets Matter, " a book that explores how to unlock the brain's executive functions to transform lives, a core principle in his development strategy.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Author
Braveheart Media Group
7-2022
Founder and Grand Strategist
The Braveheart Network Community Development Corp.
9-2019 - 2-2022
Research And Development Manager
b2 Partners
5-2015 - 12-2020
Market Director
NAI Robert Lynn
3-2012
Program Director
Player Made Motivation
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Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1998
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Texas Christian University
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Mount Pleasant High School
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Influence (I)

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