Steven Voinovich

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I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, and I absolutely love it here, yes, even with the weather and the sports heartbreak. I grew up going to Cavs and Indians games, and unfortunately, a lot of Browns games too (so I’ve built some strong emotional resilience). Sports have always been a big part of my life—I’ve played golf pretty much forever and also played lacrosse, so I like to stay competitive. But the most important thing to me is my family. I have two younger brothers and a huge extended family with tons of cousins, aunts, and uncles, so there’s never a quiet moment with any of us. My moms side is very Italian as well so big talkers. I’m also lucky enough to still have my grandparents around, which means even more family time. Growing up in a big, loud family turned me into a pretty big extrovert, so I’m really excited to be in this class and meet new people.

I feel really blessed to have everything and everyone I do in my life. I try not to take any of it for granted, even though I probably forget sometimes like everyone else. I’m really grateful for my family, the opportunities I’ve been given, and all the people who have my back. Honestly, I got pretty lucky with the life I have, good people, good memories, and a lot to be thankful for (even if that includes being a Browns fan).

In Italy with family

Browns Game with Dad

Golfing with brothers and one of my cousins

Catching fish in Turks & Caicos

Mentor Interview

One of the biggest role models in my life is my cousin Mac, who works as an investment banker at KeyBank. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve looked up to him, and now that I’m older, we talk about pretty much everything, I tell him everything, and he always gives me honest advice. He’s one of the most hardworking and successful people I know, and seeing how far he’s come really motivates me to push myself and do the same.

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I would say my most memorable moment I’ve had with him is catching the game winning pass for our annual Turkey Bowl game.

Was also blessed to be in his Wedding

Curiosity Challenge

My Little Brother vs. The Stick Drift

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What I Learned

The Failure Project

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I know this video might seem funny, and yeah, I was even paid $50 to do it, but honestly, it’s something I completely failed at. Still, there’s a deeper meaning behind it. The kid you’re about to see never would’ve believed that one day he’d be stepping into an Oklahoma drill against a football player.