Together, We Shall

On Episode 13 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster are revisited by Lori (episode 4) to take a look back at their favorite moments and highlights from the first 12 episodes of the podcast.  With humor and a few new fun facts woven throughout, this is the perfect episode to help you get caught up on what you might have missed, what you loved, or what you may like to revisit from our f...

On Episode 12 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Craig McDaniel, a School Psychologist and Ainsley’s Angels Ambassador in Kansas. This episode does contain a few emotional triggers but aims to normalize the conversation around mental health, specifically overcoming addiction and isolation. As a recovering alcoholic now sober for 20 years, as well as a foster parent turned...

On Episode 11 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster take a few deep dives with Bill Johncock.  Despite the three of them each being separated in age by more than a few years, these three Fathers discuss how the power of love, an invitation to feel, the “inspire be inspired” loop and our Mothers have elevated each of us to be better humans.  As discussed, we invite you to meet the late...

On Episode 10 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat South Mississippi Ambassadors Jen and Beth to discuss the power in actively listening of someone’s story.  As advocates for inclusion of all people, Beth and Jen share reflections on their public service journey, the importance of appreciating everyone, and overcoming isolation. 

On Episode 9 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Christy Cormier, a childhood friend of Rooster and Lori turned sister of the Ainsley's Angels family.  As a caregiver to her daughter Carly and advocate for many across Louisiana, Christy takes us on an educational journey full of insight and perspective on concepts such as “driver's fatigue” and the “least dangero...

On Episode 8 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Shamus (16) and his dad, Shaun, as they share memories of their family's RUN ACROSS AMERICA!  Yes, from Washington State to New York....and yes, they too wrote a book rightly titled, “Better Together”!  We invite you to be moved by Shamus' generosity and wisdom well beyond his years, as well as their Dream Big mind...

On Episode 7 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Shelly and Michael Warner who share segments of their “Together, We Shall” life-journey both before and after Mike became paralyzed after hitting two 1500 pound black angus cows at over 70 miles per hour and suffered a C5 spinal injury on impact!  Yes, they wrote a book rightly titled, “HOLY COW”! We invite you to be moved b...

On Episode 6 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Ainsley's Angels Athlete Rider, Eyvette Hannah who shares stories and perspectives about being an Ainsley's Angel.  She also provides a glimpse into the life of a little person with a huge heart and spirit. 

On this episode of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster have multiple guests.  Tim Davis throws down a challenge to everyone, Michelle Smith shares how she went from Ainsley's non-runner pre-school teacher to a half marathoner while Laure Shuler and Lauren Bruce offer stories from Ragnars and the Marine Corps Marathon.  Filled with fun banter and wild stories, this episode is packe...

On this episode of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster visit with Ainsley's Mom, Lori. With fun banter and heartfelt stories, Lori brings upbeat energy, fun facts, and encouragement to all caregivers and parents to surround yourself with people that make you feel sexy. 

Taking it back to the beginning, Joe and Rooster are joined by the other co-founder of Ainsley's Angels, Kristine Seaward, Rooster's younger sister. Full of humor and examples of positive mental attitude fueling entire communities, this episode of the Together, We shall podcast travels from a cornfield in New Jersey to the beginning of Ainsley's Angels of America and everything in b...

On this episode of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster sit down with Ainsley's older sister, Briley.  From childhood memories to managing grief, Briley talks about her journey from being a little girl with a sick sister to now a young woman bringing inclusion to her college town. 

Our first episode aims to introduce you to Joe and Rooster's world of tangents and thoroughfares with stories for how these two went from strangers to Marine Corps co-workers, to non-profit leaders, best friends.  Highlighting current events, insightful antidotes, and life lessons with banter, sit back and listen to a little bit of humor and a few emotional deep dives.