Winning At Being You! Conversations with Coach Rodgers

Coach Rodgers talks with Baron Warren, founder of Cuts & Coaching LLC, speaker, author, U.S. Navy veteran, and prisoner reentry into society expert & wellness specialist, about manhood, accountability, purpose, emotional wellness, second chances, and what it means to move from where you are to where God has called you to be.

In this episode of Winning at Being You, Mills Rodgers sits down with Robert Cooper Jr., Trauma-Informed Leadership Expert, author, and Founder & CEO of Young Men Becoming Men, Inc. Robert shares how growing up in the Norris Street Projects of North Philadelphia shaped his story, and how sports and a coach who believed in him helped him begin to see his own potential. Today, Robert uses that e...

In this episode of Winning at Being You, I sit down with Chip Baker, fourth-generation educator, longtime teacher/coach, bestselling author, speaker, and creator of The Success Chronicles. Chip has spent over 27 years helping athletes, coaches, educators, leaders, and organizations grow with purpose, build strong relationships, and create lasting impact. In this conversation, we talk about leaders...

In this powerful episode of Winning at Being You , I sit down with Dr. Limitless Williams for a conversation about identity, resilience, transformation, discipline, leadership, and what it really means to live beyond the limits life tried to place on you. And yes, his legal name is Limitless. Dr. Limitless Williams is an associate professor, speaker, author, leadership coach, professional actor, f...

In this episode of Winning at Being You, I sit down with Kefus Thomas, a grassroots activist and community advocate who has consistently used his voice to speak up for change, community development, and the people he believes deserve to be seen and heard. Kefus originally connected with me through Facebook and stood out because of his passion, consistency, and commitment to using his platform for...

In this episode, I sit down with Geo Derice for a conversation about books, voice, visibility, and what it means to stop sitting on what you carry. We talk about why so many people struggle to be visible and vocal, how authorship can help open doors, and why finding your voice is about more than just speaking up. It is about clarity, confidence, and alignment. If you have ever felt like you had mo...

What does it really mean to free yourself from yourself? In this conversation, I talk with Timothy Stewart about addiction recovery, purpose, pain, leadership, and personal transformation. Timothy opens up about the internal battles people face, why so many stay stuck in destructive cycles, and what it takes to begin moving toward healing, growth, and real change. We also discuss his broader messa...

Most people say they want it. Very few are willing to live like it. Had a great conversation with Henry Briscoe, Sports Performance Director at Kent State University, about discipline, sacrifice, and what it really takes to turn a passion into a life. Coach Briscoe turned his passion for fitness and sports into a journey in which he had trained collegiate and professional athletes WORLDWIDE! This...

In honor of Women's History Month, I had the privilege of having highly acclaimed business coach, speaker, consultant, and AI expert Jeanille "Coach Rocky" Rockett. This conversation is about what it really looks like to win at being you…especially when you’re stepping into spaces that weren’t necessarily built for you. I sat down with Coach Rocky and we talked about confidence, prof...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tyler “TC” Campbell — speaker, author, former D-1 athlete, and a man who has turned his battle with Multiple Sclerosis into a platform for impact, hope, and purpose. He is also the son of NFL great Earl Campbell. TC opens up about his journey from the football field to finding his voice, the moment that changed everything, and how he learned to lead throug...

As part of my Women's History Series on Winning At Being You, I had an fantastic conversation with Dr. Kristilynn Turney: educator, former principal, TedX speaker, and leadership strategist. We talked about her journey in education, her experiences as a school leader, and what it takes to build a positive culture on campus. One thing that stood out to me was her perspective on leadership being...

In recognition of Women’s History Month, I’m joined by Kimberly Clark, an award-winning Navy veteran, best-selling author, national speaker, and certified peer support specialist whose life story is a powerful example of resilience and transformation. After surviving military sexual trauma, addiction, and the internal collapse that followed, Kimberly rebuilt her life from the ground up. Today she...

In this episode of Message 2 Movement: Winning at Being You, I’m joined by Dr. David Martin for a deeply real conversation about breaking cycles, reclaiming identity, and walking in purpose. Dr. Martin shares how a 15-year battle with drug and alcohol addiction could have defined his life—but instead became the foundation for his transformation. Through faith, self-awareness, and intentional growt...

A lot of men look like they are doing fine on the outside, but internally they are exhausted, disconnected, and carrying more than they admit. In this conversation, I sit down with Heath Muhammad, LPC-S, to talk honestly about men’s mental health, identity, leadership, and communication. We explore why so many men tie their worth to performance, how emotional avoidance shows up in everyday life, a...

In this Winning At Being You conversation, I sit down with Sheryl Van Cole, also known as The Queen of Hearts, for a phenomenal and memorable conversation! The energy is uplifting. The insight is real. The reminders land right where they need to. We talk about resilience, commitment, discipline, and legacy in a way that leaves you encouraged, not weighed down. This conversation speaks to the part...

In this episode of Winning at Being You, I sit down with Brian Olds, founder of Black Speakers Network and a systems-driven builder at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and community. We talk about the real work behind building something that lasts. Not quick wins. Not visibility without structure. But sustainable impact rooted in systems, ownership, and people. Brian breaks down why m...

What does real leadership look like when it’s forged through transformation? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Will Moreland, leadership expert, bestselling author, former military officer, and creator of the Beyond 9 to 5 Framework. Before boardrooms and frameworks, his leadership journey began in the streets of Compton. That evolution shaped the way he now develops high performi...