We believe everyone has an underdog story and we want to share them. From professional athletes to self-starters, we cover all the bases.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Judson Laipply was just your average small-town guy who loved to motivate people through his keynote speaking. He never dreamt that dancing would give him the platform to skyrocket his career.
He has been a guest on shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Ellen Show, Tosh.O & his video has even been featured several times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
While he may have broken the internet dancing through the decades in his video Evolution of Dance, he still remains a humble guy. After all, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to as long as you have the right pair of dancing shoes, of course!
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Chris Bergeron is the new head coach for the Miami University Hockey Team.
Growing up in Canada he recalls only experiencing winter. So, naturally, hockey was part of his life at a very young age, but it wasn’t until he was in his 13th year of school, (no, he wasn’t held back – yes, Canada requires 13 years of schooling) that he fell in love with the “brotherhood” of the sport.
His collegiate career at Miami left such an impact on his life that he returned not once but twice to coach; now proudly as the Head Coach.
He speaks with us about his recruiting tactics & his intentions to develop men & build a brotherhood, not just coach a team.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Born and raised in small-town Ohio, Joel Willis thought his life would consist of your typical 9-5 corporate grind for his remaining working days. Until it didn’t. About 5 years ago he took the biggest leap of his life and started working from home to develop his love for comedy and writing.
Joel is now executive editor, overseeing all non-video content for the brand The Dad which could include memes, tweets, co-branded or sponsored content, and long-form articles or essays. The Dad (& Joel) celebrated 2 years in November 2019 and continues to gain popularity among parents and non-parents.
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Website: www.thedad.com
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Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Watch out Calvin, we have a new Blackmon in town this week!
Mr. Gus L. Blackmon is Warner Bros. longest-tenured employee and just happens to be Calvin’s uncle!
The year was 1973 and Gus made the biggest decision of his life. He left the comfort of a factory job in Dayton, OH and moved across the country to join what was then an intimate staff at Warner Bros. in California. This starstruck young man started in the mailroom and worked his way up the ranks, ultimately becoming an award-winning producer.
He shares with us his recipe for success: hard work, patience and a whole lot of fun!
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Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
“A lot of people believe where I am today, is where I have to stay.”
Owner and Author, Dr. Karen Townsend sheds light on her journey and why growing up on welfare drove her to become the successful business owner and first-generation college graduate she is today.
In the 5th grade, she decided she was going to go to college. As she shares in the podcast, “education gives you options,” so she counted down every year because it was her ticket to a better life.
She opens up about the lowest point in her life preceded by two miscarriages and how over TiME (reading her book – link below - will help you understand this creative version of the word) we forget to take care of ourselves.
Owner of Townsend Consulting an organizational development firm focused on developing people.
Founder of About My Sister – The mission of this organization is to empower 1 million women & girls. This organization started in Dayton, OH and will be traveling to Dubai in March 2020!
Author of: It All Started When I Stopped Using Lotion – One Woman’s Journey from Chaos to Calm
This will surely be a treat and a reminder to purchase your “lotion” (and her book)!
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Twitter: @drkarentownsend
Website: www.aboutmysisters.com
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Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Captivating, energetic, an ALL-IN story of what it takes to build a great team. Mike Bohn was the Athletic Director of the University of Cincinnati at the time of our interview and arguably built one of the best team of coaches the university has ever seen. He has since accepted a position with USC and we wish him all the success!
During our interview, Mike references the Lion King and discusses how he motivates his team through his colorful stories.
Want to hear some of his personal tips for interviewing? In this episode, he shares with us what he writes on every paper before he heads into an interview. He also talks about family and how his career has affected them.
You will literally feel his passion bleeding through the microphone. So, tune in to learn more about what makes Mike great!
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Twitter: @USC_mikebohn
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Sunday Dec 01, 2019
Sunday Dec 01, 2019
Charles Michael Davis is an accomplished actor, model, producer, and director formerly known as Chuck D or C Dizzle from the 937 (Dayton, OH) now currently residing in LA. Most recently, you may have seen him on The CW’s series The Originals in a lead role. A self-taught actor, he never took an acting class but was determined to do everything he could to make it in LA. He speaks to us about his drive, his journey to 10,000 hours, and the self-motivation it took for him to be successful. Yes, ladies, he is just as good looking in person as he is on the big screen, but it’s his passion and lust for life that will inspire you to listen and share this episode.
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Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
The host of The Learning Leader Show & mentor to our hosts, Ryan Hawk discusses the evolution of his career.
Something most people don’t know is that Ryan was by nature a very reserved individual. Those who know him best were surprised by his decision to put himself in a high-pressure situation of the podcast spotlight.
He started the podcast 5 years ago & has recorded 320+ episodes with listeners in 163 countries.
He continues to passionately seek out what sustaining excellence means to top-notch individuals and is sure to motivate you!
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Website: www.learningleader.com
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Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Lily Rice is the first European female athlete to land a backflip in a wheelchair and second in the world!
Born with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), she has found that the friendliness of a skatepark has changed her life.
Since her disease is progressive, she taught herself over the years how to deal as her legs became weaker ultimately resulting in her needing a wheelchair.
She opens up about bullying and how she and her parents coped with the disability.
She is a true inspiration and has won numerous awards, most recently achieving World Champion status in Germany.
Follow her on Instagram @LilyRice_WCMX, on Facebook @Lily Rice WCMX or visit her website www.lilyricewcmx.com & be sure to use her hashtag #puttingtheabilityintodisability to help her bring awareness while she changes the world!
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Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
A retired Marine Corporal, Josh Sams shares his catastrophic story of how he lost both his lower legs and the last two digits on his right hand during a tour in Afghanistan.
He walks us through the moment the IED exploded sharing his initial thought, and the hardships of his recovery process. The doctors informed his loved ones he would probably never walk again, but miraculously after 3 dozen surgeries and 5 intense months in the ICU, and many more months of rehab and recovery he was able to defy medical expectations and walk using his prosthetics.
You too will be inspired by his story and ability to never give up.
He officially retired from the Marines in 2015 and completed a promise he made to himself by enrolling back in college. He earned his Criminal Justice degree and is currently working for the Sheriff’s department.
Enjoy this salute to our featured veteran and all other veterans who have fought and those still fighting for our freedom today.
Josh's Preferred Charities
Semper Fi Fund / Americas Fund
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