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There is no prerequisite handbook, or instruction manual when it comes to being good parents or having the wherewithal to balance parenthood and nurturing a successful marriage. However, building a sense of community to tackle these issues can be incredibly helpful. Steve and Katie Keene are Family Success coaches, parents of a large family including two children with special needs, and podcast ho...

Sometimes your best of intentions doesn’t result into the outcome you’re hoping for. General manager John Hammond hired Steve Clifford upon arriving in Orlando three years ago, with hopes of him returning the franchise to the playoffs. He did so twice before season-ending injuries to two starters and a trade-deadline unloading of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and guard Evan Fournier for multiple...

If congress can’t even agree on a bipartisan Commission to investigate the capitol Insurrection on January 6th, it begs the question can any of the people’s business get done prior to the 2022 midterm election? Sherman Tylawsky is the creator and host of the "Friends & Fellow Citizens" podcast and former congressional intern. Whose worked for both parties and has a unique prospective on the curren...

Kathy DiCocco is determined to honor her son’s legacy. Her late son football coach Frank DiCocco wrote the R.E.A.L. Man character program which is being taught to thousands of boys and girls in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and camps throughout the U.S. and beyond. The lesson plans and discussion questions are all a coach or educator needs to teach 21 character traits. Coach DiCocco also...

Marc Mawhinney mission in his professional life is simple. He helps coaches get more clients and build stronger businesses – He has a passion for this because he saw first-hand how difficult it is to do it. He can’t stomach to see coaches struggling, and made a promise that once I "made it", I would help others do the same! He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://www....

Chase Coffman played with a consistent level of consistency which garnered him the respect of his coaches, teammates, and foes during his eight -year NFL career. He now finds himself acting as a dependable resource for his client’s bottom line as a trusted Financial Advisor at BMG Advisors. He joined me this week to reflect on his NFL career, his life after football and so much more. LinkedIn: @Ch...

Sparkle Lindsay worked retail for 11 years, but she needed a change in her life and she has now started with a new career, she’s currently a Certified Peer Support Specialist for her company Sparkle LLC. She’s committed to working with many people through alcohol and addiction, and she has have found it inspiring and empowering. She loves helping others find mindfulness for one another and finding...

According to The American Institute of Stress: About 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress. 77 percent of people experience stress that affects their physical health. If you find yourself in this situation, Stephanie O'Dea may have a solution which works for you.  She is a New York Times best-selling author of 10 books, coach, & mentor. She built her business with no money down so she...

If you’re in the mood for a powerful story of redemption then you should hear the story of Derrick Simmons. He spent 15 years in federal prison for drug possession. He turned his life around and has since devoted himself to helping young men and women avoid prison, conflict, and unhealthy thinking. He joined me this week to tell me more. Contact: (270)-418-0581 For more Information: https://www.ne...

As the restrictions between work and life have increasingly blurred, leading to a rise in burnout, one in three Millennials say they plan to look for a new job once the pandemic is over, a new survey finds. They’re not alone: Some 26% of all workers expect to change jobs when the health crisis has subsided, according to Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey. Of these workers, 80% are co...

Neurodiversity is the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population (especially known in the context of autism).   Wanda K. Deschamps is passionately dedicated to inclusion and she’s willing to place her money where her mouth is. She is the founder and principal of Liberty Co with a goal to help increase the pa...

Do you have a great podcast with an important message but need a boost in getting it out to the masses? If so, Mike DiCioccio is the man on a mission who wants to help. Leading with a service above self mentality, Mike is always seeking ways he can make a positive change within my community and in the world. He’s the Founder and President of Social Chameleon, a podcast production + distribution co...

The sustainability of nature begins with a true understanding of the fragility of its wonder. For Alexandria Tomayko, sustainability is at the heart of everything she does. She’s a veteran event planner turned App Founder. Nomadic Foodie loves to plan and execute events and create memorable experiences for people. Operations & Excel lover, organizational structure gets her going. Sustainability Qu...

With over three decades of acting experience in both TV and movies you pick up a few stories to tell. Sean Tyler Foley will connect with you and make you laugh; make you smile and maybe even make you cry. He may even dispel the misguided myth which visualizing an audience naked is the best thing a speaker can do to calm their nerves. Tyler has also been consistently featured in the top 10 guests o...

Theresa Truong founded Loop Link because she saw firsthand how the big corporations were able to leverage systems to experience massive growth and founded Loop Link to bring that deeper impact to those who would feel it most — CEO’S. She has 15+ years of experience with a focus on local community, originally serving clients in construction, the trades, and contractors. She joined me this week to t...

John Campbell has been intensely focused on deleveloping positive leaders both on and off the court in the Greater Toronto Area, as the head Men’s basketball coach at the University of Toronto. He knows how to foster a winning championship culture where everyone can thrive. As he marks his eighth season on the bench, he joined me this week to reflect on his time leading the Varsity Blues men's bas...

Hope Timberlake is a speaker, trainer and coach who focuses on the communication side of leadership. She is passionate about persuasive messaging, executive presence and elevating the voices of women and those underrepresented in leadership. Her book, Speak Up, Damnit! How to Quiet Your Fears, Polish Your Presence and Share Your Voice will be published in October 2021. On podcasts, Hope brings spe...

For the Detroit Lions new regime there was a clear philosophy heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Find the best way to mull people and win the line of scrimmage. Penei Sewell is vibrant young man who the Lions brass is hoping will be a foundational piece to this massive rebuilding effort. The question is did General Manager Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell get it right?  Joe Marino is a Se...

The Detroit Lions had a clear game plan heading into the 2021 NFL Draft get athletes to help them win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football. Penei Sewell will be the anchor of a Lions offensive line for years to come and will be the centerpiece to what the team hopes is one of the best young units in all the league for years to come. Friend of the program 97.1 The Ticket update ancho...

For Brett Eisenberg he always struggled on what he wanted to pursue with his  life. “It’s a big question for any college kid to answer. The truth is none of them know, not one. Because you don’t know what you wanna spend the rest of your life doing until, you’re in the toughest aspect of any job.”  A few examples for him: he went to Alabama as a political science major. Then Transferred to a local...

High quality career technical education is in demand these days, for several different careers and can open doors of great opportunities for many people. In Ohio, the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center aims to develop our most valuable resource people. By providing quality career-technical and academic education. Tonya Ramey is the High School Director Administration for the Center she joined me this wee...

Collegiate athletes are accustomed to strategic planning to succeed in their athletic endeavors. However, according to the NCAA: More than 480,000 compete as NCAA athletes, and just a select few approx. less than 2% within each sport move on to compete at the professional or Olympic level and will go pro in something other than sports. Placing an increased importance on pouring a solid academic fo...

As a non-traditional student pursuing medicine, Camille Roney was fortunate enough. to stumble through her first few years of school with mediocre grades. “It took me years to figure out how to learn, and I love sharing what I know with other students.” She completely turned her grades around to achieve straight A's while juggling motherhood, multiple volunteer positions, research, and building a...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a growth rate of 17 percent by 2020 for special ed teachers of all student ages. The greatest growth – 21 percent – is predicted for special ed teachers from preschool level through elementary school, with a 20-percent growth rate predicted at the middle school level. This growth rate compares favorably to the 17-percent increase predicted for general educat...

Experience is a great teacher of knowledge and can act as an accelerant in determining how you want to make the most impact in life. For James McWalter over the last year and ½ he’s chosen to add his voice and expertise towards the fight to bring awareness to the effects of climate change. Currently, he is working on a startup to decarbonize food supply chains. He also hosts the Carbotnic Podcast...