Motivate with Coach Camp

When a person decides to become a coach, they are committing to a position of mentorship, instruction, development, leadership, and above all, a passion to help others reach their full potential. However, for those coaches that truly understand the total impact they have on those they coach, they can change their lives!   This week’s guest is Mrs. Kasey Astor. Kasey shares with my audience how she...

Being called to something is a very powerful thing.  I’ve often asked myself, what if  I didn’t act on something that I was supposed to act upon? Could I have missed  out on great blessings?  Will someone else suffer from my lack of action?    Clearly, we can’t be everywhere and do everything, but we can and we should, do  something.  My guest this week, Mr. Matt Carter and Mrs. Amy Braden answere...

What if everything we did was the final chapter to describe who we are or what  we will become?  There would be no hope for those that make massive mistakes.   We would forever be defined by our bad choices and there would never be any  hope for a better, brighter future.      Regardless of what you’ve done or where you’ve come from, God gives us the  opportunity to change our lives forever.  You ...

My guest this week is certainly no stranger to the Mid-South.  Mr. Tim Simpson  has a storied career as one of channel 3’s severe weather experts, but he is much  more than a weather expert.  He is a singer, a pilot, a sports enthusiast, a  husband, a father of 5 and above all, a man of faith.    Mr. Simpson shares with my listeners what led him into a career of broadcasting  and what mentors he h...

This episode is dedicated to Lt. Trent Kirk and Pvt. Charles Zachary    On Father’s Day, July 15th, 2003, tragedy struck the Memphis Fire Department and  the loss was felt by many, but none more than my three guests today.  Lieutenant  Trent Kirk, officer on Engine 10 B-shift, was working overtime at station 31 when  they were called to a Family Dollar store for a potential fire.  The events that ...

Sometimes the path we thought we were meant to take in life can suddenly be  altered in a second’s notice.  This week’s guest had a vision and dream for his  future, but on the morning of March 8, 2000, a 20 year old Nickcolus received the  news that his 48 year old father had been shot and killed while fighting a house  fire.      Needless to say, firefighting is a dangerous occupation, but no on...

When I decided to orchestrate a series that would put a spotlight on public  servants, I never would have dreamed that I would be so fortunate to have such a  lineup of all stars.  My guest ranged from a Sheriff, to a Mississippi Supreme Court  Justice, to a nationally known fire Chief and finishing up with the DeSoto County  school Superintendent, which happens to be the largest county in the sta...

This week’s guest is a modern day legend amongst the fire world.  He has spent  more than 4 decades serving communities, first as a firefighter and then as a  firefighter/paramedic.      Mr. Ludwig’s experience as a chief in both St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN puts  him in rarified company, much less the 40 plus years spent in the game.  In this  episode, Chief Ludwig shares with my listeners how h...

The second guest in my series on Public Servants is Mississippi State Supreme  Court Justice and Hernando native, Mr. Bobby Chamberlin.      Bobby shares with my listeners how he allowed his professional growth in the  justice system to develop organically.  Bobby moved from one level to the next  when opportunities presented.  His experience serving in private law as a lawyer,  to becoming a Just...

Public Servants come in a variety of positions held. Whether you work for the government in politics, or you serve the citizens through protection, or your position protects the interest of our children, public servants have an enormous impact on our society. This week’s guest has spent the last two plus decades serving the citizens of America. First as a member of the United States Marine Corp an...

This series certainly hits home for both Derrick and I. It could go without saying that we are both trying to find our way in this fun but scary world known as, entrepreneurship. With any startup business, there will be ups and downs, but you have to take chances and believe in yourself. The only problem with that is, sometimes we are limited on how far we can jump because of cost.   When I hear o...

Mr. Williams is the CFO for the nationally known outdoor brand, Drake. This brand can be found everywhere with the cleverly designed duck head on all kinds of outdoor items and apparel.   Long before Mr. Williams moved into the position of CFO with this incredibly successful company, he was being groomed to handle life and all that it can throw at you. As Kevin describes in his interview, he is fr...

I truly believe that we all have a purpose on this earth, and for those lucky few who adhere to that calling, the sky can be the limit. It’s been said that when you do what love, you never work a day. This week’s guest knew from a very early age that he was drawn to dump trucks. He shares how he had this epiphany when as a child he saw a dump truck for the first time. However, Robert did what many...

My first guest to lead off this series happens to be a family friend and owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats. Knowing the Ries’s prior to her journey of owning her first brick-and-mortar, Lady Bugg Bakery, gave me the unique position of having seen some of her ups and downs. Heather explains how growing up, she had a lot of family influence in the cooking industry, which helped her to cultivate a love and p...

My third and final guest in my series on overcomers is a former student of mine  and current firefighter/paramedic for the Shelby County fire department.      Nick was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 5.  Fearing the  difficulties he may face in public schools, Nick’s parents opted to home school.   Nick’s parents were very supportive and tried to seek help to better manage his  tics...

It has been said that, “It takes a village to raise a child.”  The idea behind this  saying is simply, we are stronger together.  Like any startup company or business,  growth takes time and hard work.    After a series of unfortunate events like guests needing to reschedule, family  vacations and myself coming down with the dreaded COVID, we found ourselves  without an episode for today.    Call ...

My second guest in this series is one of the most mature and intelligent 16 year  old’s that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  Drew, as he prefers to go by,  was born an average kid, from a very loving family and he had no real worries to  life.     From birth to the age of 10 Drew had been an athletic kid, that loved playing  sports and spending time with family and friends.  Having never...

My first guest, in my series about people that have overcome great adversity and  incredible odds to make a difficult situation inspiring, is truly amazing.     Mr. Hardison is a retired firefighter from Senatobia, MS and his difficult road  began when he responded to a working house fire on September 5, 2001.  As a  firefighter/paramedic myself, I can tell you that his story definitely hit home. ...

Nonprofit organizations are often formed out of a need that is found, a passion  that is kindled from within and a love that can only come from your heart.  This  week’s episode is a glowing example of what it looks like when you open up your  heart by opening up your home.    My guest Dr Jessica Cox and Ms. Ann Lunsford share their stories of how they  found a love and a calling to help women tra...

In our second episode highlighting nonprofits, I have had the genuine pleasure of  actually participating in a few of the events hosted by this amazing organization.   The organization is called, The Hope Center Community Center of North  Mississippi, and is headed up by CEO and Co-Founder Mr. Kenneth McKinney and  COO and Co-Founder Mr. Stacy Dodd.    Mr. Dodd had actually been a guest of mine on...

What an amazing organization and founder to kick off the first episode  highlighting nonprofits.  John Mitchell is a military veteran, a  firefighter/paramedic/EMS lieutenant for Shelby County fire, founder of “Blessed  Men of God, and a dear friend.    Mr. Mitchell has always had a heart to serve and has spent his entire life giving  back to others.  Coming from humble means himself, he has held ...

You don’t have to work in construction to understand the importance of a strong foundation. Regardless of how sturdy the walls are, they will surely collapse if your foundation is weak. The book by Robert Fulghum called, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, speaks volumes about the importance of a strong foundation. This week’s guest, Ms. Renee Triplett, takes this concept to heart...

It is fair to say that leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. Depending on who you ask, leadership may hold varying levels of importance according to their influence and overall impact. Regardless of your personal feelings or beliefs, I feel like most people would agree that spiritual leaders have one of the most important and difficult leadership positions that can be both very rewarding and e...

If you watched the TV series “Emergency” from the 70’s, you will immediately see the correlation between Dr. Holley and the TV doctor, Dr. Brackett. In this interview with one of the top medical control doctors in the country you will learn that there is much more to Dr. Holley than meets the eye.   Dr. Holley has served in a multitude of capacities after becoming an M.D. He is the Medical Directo...

Being a leader doesn’t mean you need an official title. Leaders are found in every facet of life and great leaders have a deep routed desire to help others. This week’s guest is the epitome of a selfless leader that does not require a title. Hernando’s Mayor, Chip Johnson prefers to go by Chip, and he is the most accessible Mayor that I have ever known. In our interview he tells about his humble b...