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The Houston Rockets culture in the  James Harden era, which spans  two owners and now four head coaches, might be best summed up by a former staffer's three words: "Whatever James wants."  However, now they seem to be at an impasse. And progress towards a solution appears to have hit a stalemate at least for now.  Therefore, the question remains how will this situation with Harden end?  ESPN’s Eri...

For the Detroit Pistons this season is about development and seeing what this young team has to offer. Killian Hayes is the centerpiece of the rebuild  but there are also some more younger pieces who have the opportunity to aide in this Reclamation project.  Sprinkle in some veterans i.e. Blake Griffin and Derick Rose you have the making of a potentially interesting and intriguing team to watch.  ...

Maverick Willett is an a ISSA Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutritionist, former army ranger and former collegiate basketball player with a passion for helping women and mothers lose weight and regain control of their bodies. He works to empower women to live with balance and sustainability, especially those that have a family and kids.  His goal is to go beyond giving a guide – he teaches...

Are you someone who struggles with having in-depth and revealing conversations about: race, religion, politics, and societal issues in general? If you answered yes, then you should spend some time with Jonathan Mahan. He is the host of Courageous Conversations. A podcast where, he engages in these difficult conversations on LinkedIn Live. He also has three fundamental principles which he lives his...

The COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020 impacted the sports industry hard. Many professional leagues across the globe suspended their seasons and hundreds of thousands of jobs were put at risk as public sporting events across the country were cancelled. Analysis suggests that an estimated 2.2 billion U.S. dollars of national TV revenue for the sports industry could be lost because of the cr...

As a proud, racialized person, Janelle utilizes her privilege and experiences to fortify powerful changes in education. Her mission is to innovate instructional strategies to integrate the diversity present in the learning environment. As an educator, Janelle works to nurture the value of diversity by expanding content and current approaches in education. By doing so, Janelle's efforts increase eq...

Christopher Decker is “On a mission to transcend barriers and empower 100 million people to break out of isolation and into acceptance.” "Trust God, Clean House, Help Others is a simple formula which Chris attempts to live by. But it was not always this easy. At the age of nine, his mother attempted suicide by driving her car off a cliff in Malibu. Fortunately, she survived however, was now unable...

Using fitness as a motivator to demand the most of yourself, to aspire you to be the best version of yourself can be a real powerful statement. For Christopher Rabideau he grew up obese, sports were what helped him fall in love with fitness. He overcame an environment filled with neglect which led to those unhealthy habits. While he dabbled in sports, football became his true love, and he played i...

Spirit-Equip is intended to equip and train your spiritual life for success, one small step at a time. They would be delighted to come alongside of you to help equip your spiritual life and ministry. Rev. Dr. David Chotka, is the founder and director of Spirit-Equip ministries. He joined me this week to tell me more.  To learn more, you can visit https://www.spiritequip.com/ Learn more about your...

The American people sent a clear message, during the 2020 presidential election. They wanted a change of course of leadership at the top of the American government. 81,271,249 voters or 51.4% of people voted for Vice President Joe Biden. Pushing Biden over the top was the participation of African American Voters. Black voters made up 11% of the national electorate, and 9 in 10 of them supported Bi...

The non-profit Beyond Disability Network was established in 2010 to address issues relevant to those living with a chronic disability in Windsor, Ontario. They are a collaborative community network enhancing the quality of life for persons with a chronic disability by establishing a centralized information sharing hub, raising awareness of disability issues, and partnering together to make positiv...

Doug Sands describes himself as a hypnotist, adventurer, and mental health advocate. He runs the Making Meaning Podcast; a show about how adventurous people have overcome struggles to reach their dreams. As a hypnotist, he focuses on assisting clients with mental health battles such as anxiety and depression. He’s faced both of these, so he is equipped to provide some expertise on this subject and...

Is this the beginning of the end for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan? The Michigan Wolverines and head coach Jim Harbaugh must have an honest discussion and assessment with themselves as it relates to their collective future together. The program is in shambles and shackled by uncertainty. With the defense looking lost and the offense void of any consistent or reliable quarterback play. With the status o...

Dai Manuel is a Certified Lifestyle Mentor & Executive Performance coach. He’s on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He joined me this week to tell me more. To learn more about Dai’s work visit https://www.daimanuel.com/?fbclid=IwAR0-Htw92iTxhRp6_ntOT5RHPpL1kNOvnR5I9Mvgk2V0IyonY_O...

The Detroit Lions are once again preparing to hit the reset button. As they search for yet another fresh start and positive direction for their franchise. Amid another lost campaign of a season, Lions head coach Matt Patricia and General Manager Bob Quinn have both been fired. The news broke two days after a disastrous loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving dropped the Lions to 4-7 this season...

The easy part is over, mercifully, and thankfully. The Detroit Lions axed head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Saturday after two straight seasons under .500 and a third season which saw the team was trending in the same direction, at midseason. Patricia's record was 13-29-1 since taking over as the Lions coach in 2018. Quinn had been the team's GM since 2016, and the Lions we...

Do you need help saving your money for retirement? Or for that matter in general? If you said yes then Jim DeGaetano, CFP®, CPA, MBA is just what the doctor ordered, He is the author of The Fruitful Retirement and Larry The Bunny Saves His Money, the President of Diamond Wealth Advisors, and a keynote speaker on the topics of strategic planning, retirement, and relationship capital. He joined me t...

There are many ways in life and in business to tell a story. For Alexander Leonard he is passionate about creating videos and painting murals through his company AL Media. award winning creative company that specialize in video production and graphic design for non-profits and social-enterprises looking to share their story. Alex is a talented videographer, business owner, graphic novel author, we...

Founded in 1996, the Canadian Association of Black Journalists’ (CABJ) mission is to increase representation through education and inspiration. They believe Black journalists must work collectively to diversify newsrooms, to increase the number of Black media professionals in management positions in Canada and to educate and inspire a new generation of young Black journalists. Nadia Stewart is the...

Heather McDaniel believes every woman deserves to know and feel on their own how strong and powerful they truly are. She is committed to leading_ the way and show you how to lose weight, get stronger, and more confidence without following the latest trends and quick fixes. She joined me this week, to share more. To learn more about Heather’s work visit https://apogeofitness.com/ Learn more about y...

Did you know: • 14% of US healthcare costs are attributed to manual tasks that could be automated? • $6B is spent annually on managing recalled medical devices and implants in the US? • 80k patients have died in the US du7e to implant quality issues within the last 10 years? The problem? Many patients (and most healthcare providers) are simply unaware that breakdowns in communication between the F...

Aggie Dent is breakdown barriers for women in sports. Aggie Dent is a senior at New York University majoring in Sports Management with a concentration in Organizational Management and minoring in Studio Art with a concentration in painting. Aggie has a passion for sports and art and seeing the two overlap. She has worked with some of the top sports brands in the world including Formula E, FC Bayer...

Parker Mayes is a “Driven college student passionate about connecting high performing young leaders with each other.” He’s a junior at NC State in Raleigh enrolled in the business administration program with a concentration in marketing. After launching his podcast, Taking A Breath, in May of 2020, “I realized that I wanted more than just a conversation, I wanted connection”. As a result, he built...

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) non-profit organization which builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to empower them to rebuild their lives. The majority of their Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These...

For Keith Wilson he’s laser focused on building an advantageous environment to promote a positive workplace culture. “As a professional consultant my sweet spot is building workplace culture and working with struggling teams and organizations. When people problems are driving you mad and team members are dropping like flies, I can help you turn the mess into a story of unexpected breakthrough.” He...