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In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys discuss the recent news from UNC Football as Bill Belichick will be the new head coach of the Tar Heels. Later in the hour, the guys discussed the upcoming 2025 schedules in college football. To end the hour, Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon joined the show on behalf of the NFL Alumni Association. Warren was asked about the modern-day game of football Titans, and Will Levis.  Listen to hear more

Join the conversation as Ravens legend and Hall of Famer, Jonathan Ogden, shares insights into his work on an initiative with the NFL Alumni Association aimed at tackling obesity. Listen as he discusses the importance of this initiative, its goals, and the impact it aims to make on former players.

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[00:00:03] Kayla Bradham: I was the Green Bay Packers caterer, their bartender.  I worked in the lunchroom. I worked in the dishwashing room, wherever they were. I was going to be sure to be there. And they really did have a great impact in my life. These are the years, we're talking about the early mid-nineties. I went to college at St. Norbert from ‘91 – ‘94. Packers were doing great. Those guys invested in me. They helped me believe in myself. They spoke life into me. They told me that I was a hard worker and they saw me. These guys didn't have to do that. There was nothing in their contract that said, be nice to the college kid. It's that these guys were guys and they cared, and they had a spirit of humanity and that really should be the message for all of us right now to not get too high on your high horse that you're always looking down, but instead pulling other people up with you. [00:00:59] Tommy Thomas: Our guest today is Kayla Bradham. Kayla is the Executive Vice President of Sports Philanthropy Network. She wears a lot of hats. In addition to her day job with Sports Philanthropy Network, she serves on the boards of City on a Hill Tackle Hunger, the Souper Bowl of Caring, and we're spelling that S O U P E R Bowl, and she's going to give us a little bit more about that. And then on the Michael Montgomery Foundation, the Heart of Michael. She's a member of the NFL Alumni Association, and last but the most important thing, she's a mother of eight children. She took her BA in Communications and Media and Theater from St. Norbert's College. Kayla, welcome to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership. [00:01:44] Kayla Bradham: Thank you so much. I'm happy to be here. [00:01:45] Tommy Thomas:  Before we jump into to your story, I want to know a little bit about your organization.  Tell us about Sports Philanthropy Network. [00:01:53] Kayla Bradham: About four and a half years ago, Tommy, my partner and I were trying to figure out how to use our collective experience, which is a lot of experience. We're both pretty old to find a way to create social impact through sports. We realized that there were so many people, athletes, business executives, nonprofits who wanted to create impact, but they really didn't know each other or have a way to connect. So, we decided to start our own nonprofit sports philanthropy network to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities through sports. [00:02:30] Tommy Thomas: You're four and a half years into this venture now. Starting a nonprofit is just like starting a business. You invest everything into it. You work 15 hours a day. You put your legacy money into it. [00:02:33] Kayla Bradham:  Yes, sir. Booth's rolling. So far so good? Starting a nonprofit is just like starting a business. You invest everything into it. You work 15 hours a day. You put your legacy money into it, your life savings into it.  But I always say if it's your vision, it's your mission. [00:02:55] Tommy Thomas: Those that listen to us pretty regularly will know that I always open my questions with a question about someone's childhood and early life. And certainly, we'll lead with that today. But I think for the people that are listening, it'll be a little bit different response coming from you today. One writer described Kayla's life story as a testament to resilience, determination, and the profound belief in the transformative power of sports. Yeah, take us into your background. [00:03:23] Kayla Bradham:   First of all, thank you. And that's a question that really is dear to my heart because it is my why. When I was a little girl my mom and I lived in extreme rural poverty. And to give the listeners an idea of that, Tommy, some people will say, we're so poor, we didn't have a car and I'll come back and I'll say we were so poor my mom didn't have a driver's license. That means I paid somebody to drive me to college, right? When you're that little kid, I don't know, what is that second, third, fourth grade, and the teacher gives you the permission slip for band and sports, that's a big moment because then you're a big kid. You can play sports and you can play band. I was so excited. I wanted to play the alto sax. I wanted to play baseball. And so, I raised my hand and told my teacher she gave me the wrong permission slip because I needed the baseball one, not the softball. And she said, Kayla, baseball is for boys. Girls get softball. And already then, I was disappointed, but much more so when I went home excitedly and gave those permission slips to my mom. And she looked at me and she said, money doesn't grow on trees. You're not playing sports. You're not going to be in the band. That stuff costs money and we don't have it. And that was the end of the conversation. I wasn't going to play the alto saxophone. I wasn't going to play softball, baseball. So, I went back to school the next day and I turned in those permission slips and my teacher said, Kayla, these aren't signed, you got to get them signed. And I looked at my teacher, Tommy, and one tear started coming down my eye and I said, yeah, money doesn't grow on trees. And I don't know who, but somebody paid my registration fees for softball, and I was a third base and left field for the Boston Red Sox that summer. And I remember standing out on third base one summer afternoon saying God, if you're real, when I grow up, can you help me do this for other kids someday? And that's, to me the power of putting anything you want out into the universe with faith, trusting that someday it'll come back to you and I'm 50 years old, and here I am. [00:05:51] Tommy Thomas:   The teacher that responded that day, you never got an inkling of who bought your registration? [00:05:59] Kayla Bradham:   You know what? I don't want to, and I'll tell you why. Because I was riding my bike to practice for the first day of practice, and I didn't have a glove, right? We didn't have money and on the way to practice I found a quarter on the sidewalk. So of course, I pick up that quarter and I keep on driving and then I go by a garage sale. And at that garage sale, I find a old left handed leather Rawlings glove for a quarter. I went to my first practice with a baseball glove that I found the money for on the street. I don't want to know who paid my registration fees because what I learned in that moment is don't ask how or why, just believe that it's meant to be. [00:06:49] Tommy Thomas:   Take us on into your high school days. [00:06:52] Kayla Bradham: Still poor, right? That part doesn't change. I started working full time when in the summer going into sixth grade. I used to ride my bike about, I don't know, 8 to 11 miles each way, taking care of dogs and kids and cleaning and just making 20 a day. I learned really quick what it means to hustle, what it means to work hard.  If you want something, don't take it for granted. Don't expect it - work for it. And back then in the late 80s, mid 80s, I guess, that was good money. So I learned real quick what it means to hustle, what it means to work hard. If you want something, don't take it for granted. Don't expect it - work for it. That carried me into high school. By the time I got into high school, I was lifting weights every day. I was a football cheerleader, a basketball cheerleader. I was the president of Students Against Drunk Driving. President of Key Club. I was the Board of Education representative for students. I was on the Power of Positive Students Committee. I was doing whatever I could by the time I got to high school to get into college. The thing that I knew was that I was going to be in no shame in this, right? But if I didn't get out and get a college education, I was going to be living and working in that same small town of 8,000 people that I grew up in for the rest of my life. And there's nothing wrong with that. But I knew that for me to get the network that I needed to make my dreams come true. I needed to get to college. So, in high school everything I did was geared around how am I getting college scholarships to get into the best school that I can? [00:08:31] Tommy Thomas: And you got into the school and it happened to be near Green Bay Packer organization. That's where the Packers jumped into your life. [00:08:39] Kayla Bradham:  Yeah, so you know, you think, you talk about that. I was one of those pretty smart kids, right? So I had a perfect score in the ACT in science. I did really well on the ASVAB. And I got called into the guidance counselor's office in 1990. I was a junior in high school. And I thought they were going to tell me, based on your testing scores, you should go into this or that. I didn't know if I wanted to be an engineer who designed bridges or go into sports media. And I was told that those were not good career choices for a girl and that I should be a teacher or a nurse. I didn't know if I wanted to be an engineer who designed bridges or go into sports media. And I was told that those were not good career choices for a girl and that I should be a teacher or a nurse. I declared my major at St. Norbert in Secondary Education, which I changed after one semester and went there for two reasons. My grandparents were married at the church that was on campus. And the Green Bay Packers had summer training camp there back in those days. And I knew if I wanted to go into sports media, that's how I was going to do it.  [00:09:39] Tommy Thomas: How did the Packers first enter your life? [00:09:44] Kayla Bradham: They didn't have much choice in entering my life because I chose to work every job that they were at. So again, you're talking about a kid who had to work. I worked four jobs all through college. I graduated in three and a half years. I'm really proud of that. That's my message to all the young people out there. You can do whatever you want if you work hard for it. So I was the Green Bay Packers caterer, their bartender. I worked in the lunchroom. I worked in the dishwashing room, wherever they were. I was going to be sure to be there. And they really did have a great impact in my life. These are the years now we're talking about the early mid nineties. I went to college at St. Norbert from 91 to 94. Packers were doing great. Those guys invested in me. They helped me believe in myself. They spoke life into me. They told me that I was a hard worker and they saw me and it helped me realize that athletes are people. We tend to make them idols. They're just regular guys going to work, doing their job. They're just like you and I, they put their socks on one foot at a time. And when I learned that, I learned a lot about myself, that we're all people, we're all doing our best, none of us are perfect, we're just all trying to get our break. [00:11:10] Tommy Thomas: I know when we talked last week, you mentioned that a couple of them got in your face a little bit and maybe pushed you a little bit. [00:11:18] Kayla Bradham: Yeah, and I'm so grateful that they did. I use these examples because these were the guys that just really spoke to my heart. And it was, the great pastor, Reggie White, asking me if I got up and I prayed that morning, telling me that if I kept my faith and I looked to God, that God would look back to me, always doing this, guys like Gilbert Brown, who, one night he took me out for a steak dinner and I'm just saying if you're a college kid and you're working three jobs and you don't have money and somebody will do that for you it's huge. Reggie White kept asking me if I got up and I prayed that morning, telling me that if I kept my faith and I looked to God, that God would look back to me. Santana Dotson, Leroy Butler, these guys just, you. Breathing life in it goes so far. And again, it just goes back to, the fame means nothing. These guys didn't have to do that. There was nothing in their contract that said, be nice to the college kid. It's that these guys were guys and they cared and they had a spirit of humanity and that really should be the message for all of us right now to get too high on your high horse that you're always looking down, but instead pulling other people up with you. ++++++++++++++ [00:12:27] Tommy Thomas: So I mentioned the boards that you serve on, City on a Hill, the Souper Bowl of Caring, and Michael Montgomery Foundation. Tell us about those organizations, and I think they probably play into your overall life theme. [00:12:41] Kayla Bradham: Yeah, they sure do. And you'll see a weave here. So, City on a Hill. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is America's fifth poorest city. One of our zip codes, our central zip codes has the highest incarceration rate in the United States of black men in every state, Tommy, black men are incarcerated at least twice the rate of white men in that zip code that I'm speaking about in particular, that rate is 12 to one. So I'm really proud to serve on the board of directors for City on a Hill. They have a generation building mission to improve the conditions of childhood poverty one family at a time.  What they do is they break the cycle of generational poverty. They create awareness and resources to end poverty in all its forms for urban families in Milwaukee through faith-based initiatives. [00:13:51] Tommy Thomas: The Souper Bowl of Caring. I know I've heard of that. And y'all seem to do pretty good raising pretty good money there. We'll take us into that. How did it get started? [00:14:01] Kayla Bradham: The Souper Bowl of Caring really under the umbrella of Tackle Hunger is an amazing organization, literally tackling hunger throughout the United States. One of their big events is the Souper Bowl of Caring, where churches, schools, local groups, and individuals hold a Souper Bowl, a S O U P E R Bowl of Caring, or a food drive to support their local food charities. Again, Tom, when we talk about Milwaukee being the fifth poorest city in the United States, it's important to talk about disease disparity. Right now, Louisiana and Mississippi ranked number one and number two in the country for disease disparity. Wisconsin ranks number three. These issues aren't just central to me. These issues are all throughout the country and the biggest ways that I can find to get involved and create an impact is to use my voice, my social media platform, my experience. To speak out and say, where are we giving? How are we giving? Protein bars and cereal bars, super easy. Give, we go to the grocery store every week. I don't know, in my family, I have eight kids. I go to the grocery store twice a week. Is it really too much to pick up an extra box of protein bars and hand some to a teacher, some to the homeless and some to the food pantry?  I don't think so. I have eight kids. I go to the grocery store twice a week. Is it really too much to pick up an extra box of protein bars and hand some to a teacher, some to the homeless and some to the food pantry?  I don't think so. [00:15:24] Tommy Thomas: And then the Michael Montgomery Foundation. I like that story because it has a contemporary ring to it. [00:15:31] Kayla Bradham: Yes. Yes. Michael Montgomery. Based on the fact that it's November in 2023, many of your listeners are going to remember that incident that happened last year with Damar Hamlin. By the way, I'll just put in a little caveat here to say that the NFL did an amazing job in the fact that he's still living because those circumstances, the statistics are not good. So I have to give props to the NFL for that. But Michael Montgomery had a similar situation in high school. He was a basketball player at the time, by the way, his mom is the renowned Rosie Montgomery from the WNBA. So for all my female sports fans right here. I'm talking about Rosie's son, Michael. Michael had a DeMar Hamlin type of incident in high school. He was able to go on to play six years with the Green Bay Packers. He was aware at that point that he had this heart condition, just like DeMar Hamlin had. And when Michael was looking at which foundation to start for himself, many professional athletes decide that they want to start a foundation and give back. Michael Montgomery decided to create the Heart of Michael Foundation to provide heart screenings for underserved youth. So I hope that your listeners are able to take all of these things and say, Kayla, an underserved girl growing up in rural poverty, used that experience to build a network with the Green Bay Packers, to work in a faith-based organization, to end generational poverty, erase racial residue, tackle hunger, and help underserved youth have the same opportunities that money and wealth take for granted.  That's how it ties together. +++++++++++ [00:17:21] Tommy Thomas: Aside from the Packers who poured into you early, have there been mentors in your life who have either pushed or pulled you along? [00:17:29] Kayla Bradham:  You know what? I'm so incredibly blessed. I feel like everywhere I go, people are mentoring me or teaching me lessons. And the reason I say that is because not every experience that we have in life is good. I've had bad bosses. I've worked with gossipy women, backbiting women and men. The heart of man is desperately wicked. Who can know it? So you learn. And from every person that I worked with who was jealous or trying to use me for my network or whatever, you learn from that. And then you learn from the people who lean in. And I guess what I learned is it's better to have four quarters in your pocket than a hundred pennies. And that's a message that my eight kids hear a lot. It's a message that their friends hear a lot. And it's a message that I use oftentimes when I'm speaking, keep your circle tight. Stick with the people who are loyal, find the mentors who are loyal and be loyal. Always work for the people underneath you instead of the people that are over top of you. [00:18:33] Tommy Thomas: What's the best piece of advice a mentor has ever given you? [00:18:39] Kayla Bradham: That's a good question. I feel like I've gotten so many. I think I'll say this personally, and I'll say this professionally, I think I've got to go if I'm going to be authentic, and I don't mean to offend anybody, but if I'm going to be authentic, I need to stick with Reggie White. And when he'd say, if you keep your face turned towards God, God will keep his face turned towards you. And if you choose to turn your face away from God, God will let you. And that really has stuck with me in the way that I do business, in the way that I handle relationships. I think what I learned from that is if you're going to do business, it's got to be a win for everybody involved. And I think I took that from Reggie, keeping your face toward the right people. Personally, when I was in college doing this bartending stuff, I had the opportunity to bartend for George W. Bush at St. Norbert College. And when he asked me if I wanted his autograph, I actually said no, because people were just people, and I didn't need somebody's autograph. Like I was good at my job. I was happy to lean in and be the best person for that job. And he said to me, I think that's all right. I don't hear that very often, but I think that's all right. I think that was really good advice because we don't need to kiss anybody's butt in business. We need to be ourselves. We need to be proud of who we are. I was very proud of the fact that I worked four jobs through school. I didn't need his autograph. I was doing my job. And I think we should all take pride in the work we do no matter what level, what scale, right? I was a college student bartending. I wasn't ashamed of that. I knew that it was one of my other four jobs. So be proud of who you are. Yeah. [00:20:28] Tommy Thomas: So what's been the biggest challenge that you've faced as a leader? [00:20:34] Kayla Bradham:  That's really easy for me. I know that one real quick. It just might not be a very popular answer, but it's certainly being a woman. My partner is a Jewish man and oftentimes I'm assumed that I'm his secretary or that they need to speak with him. Because he's the decision maker. And I was just in a conversation actually a couple of hours ago around this very topic and that's it's 2023. And if people don't know you, they will assume that the man is the boss, and the woman is the worker bee. And I am by no means what I consider myself a feminist. But I would consider myself somebody who's equal or interested and believes in equal opportunity and always hire the best person for a job. I would never want a job because I'm a woman. I would never also want to be treated less than because I'm a woman. [00:21:30] Tommy Thomas: At what point in your career did you begin to feel comfortable as Kayla?  Did you feel like you were in your leadership zone and that was good? [00:21:40] Kayla Bradham: Yeah. So, Tommy, when this podcast gets recorded, I don't know if it'll be on video or not, but if it's not, there's the gray in my hair. Here's my nails that aren't done. I'm not wearing makeup. I'm a mom with eight kids. And that's my identity. I'm very comfortable being my authentic self. I don't need to put on a show or an outward appearance. And I wish more people had this sense of self love. I'm 50 years old. I will not put on four inch heels, five, six inch heels. There's a point where the confidence comes from knowing your worth, right?  And I know I've spent 30 years owning multiple businesses, working hard, hitting the corporate America glass ceiling. I know who I am. I'm proud of who I am. It's not how I impress you with fancy nails and hair and makeup and fake eyelashes. It's about my heart. And I hope that answers your question. I hope it inspires everybody here to let your heart show, let your light show, let your personality show, and that's what makes you beautiful. [00:23:00] Tommy Thomas: I got a piece of advice from a guy when I was probably 21 or 22 years old and he was a Jewish fellow that I respected and I was talking to him one day and I don't remember the issue we were discussing, but I remember his advice. He says, Tommy, if you're a three-ring circus, you be a great three ring circus, but if you're only a one ring circus, you be the best one ring circus on the circuit. And I remember that counsel and I thought, I'm probably not a three-ring circus, but I can be a good one ring circus. [00:23:33] Kayla Bradham: That's right. Yeah. That's right. What a great, powerful message. I love that. Thank you. [00:23:39] Tommy Thomas:  What's the hardest decision you've ever had to make? [00:23:43] Kayla Bradham: Okay. So I'm going to be really vulnerable on this. Okay. Because it's not a story that I love to share, but I'm going to be honest with you. I was at a crux in my life as a single mom. And again, eight children, right? That's a heavy burden of responsibility and a fun fact. And I feel like I always have to say it, for anybody listening, all my kids have the same dad. So please don't jump to conclusions about women who have, I have children and it really is none of your business and it doesn't matter, but I'll share it anyway. Here I am now trying to figure out how am I going to feed these eight children? And I had just been offered a position of being a general manager at a Starbucks. Or I had been offered a job at a young fitness center company as a cleaner working part time. Now, I had owned a cleaning company business in the past. I knew how to clean. One of those sounds way better than the other. When you're talking about feeding kids, right? And that's huh, take the Starbucks role. That's good money, benefits, whatever. The difficult decision for me was if I took that GM role at Starbucks, I probably wasn't going to go any higher. It would be really hard in corporate America to do anything else. But if I banked on myself and knew how hard I worked. I knew I could be the best cleaner that company had ever seen and get promoted and who knows how many times promoted. Difficult decision.  I took the hard decision, started out as a cleaner, worked three other jobs at the point to keep things going as I got promoted. But I got promoted five or six times in those first three years with that company. To the point that I had a very generous six figure income doing something that I loved and that was creating hope and possibility and helping people be unstoppable in their fitness goals. [00:25:45] Tommy Thomas: So I'm sure in that organization, as you rose, you managed or you led teams. What's the biggest lesson you've learned about team leadership? [00:25:55] Kayla Bradham:  Two things. One be a 360-degree leader. There's a great book about that, but lead up, lead down, lead across. Every position has an opportunity to lead. When I was a cleaner, it was hard to see myself as a leader. Because that's really the lowest on the food chain, maybe except for kids club. I don't know, but you can still lead. And so if I was going to be a cleaner, I was going to be the best cleaner that company ever saw. Just so happened one day I had a magic eraser, and I was cleaning the footboards at the front desk and the owner of the company who I didn't know was the owner comes in and sweat clothes and says, what are you doing? And I said there's scuff marks here and they're driving me crazy, but let me check you in. He said, I'm actually the owner of this company and we don't have magic erasers. And I said, I brought it from home because the scuff marks were driving me crazy. Promotion, right? Be your best. So that would be one 360-degree leadership. Number two: middle management is really hard, Tommy. You're trying to get promoted. You want the people below you to love you. You want the people above you to love you. When you get put in between that rock and the hard place, remember who you work for. You don't work for the people above you. You work for the teams you lead and when in doubt, do what's right for the people below you and that will get you promoted time after time. [00:27:26] Tommy Thomas:  Have you had a ‘I wish I had started this earlier in my life' moment? [00:27:34] Kayla Bradham: Yeah, tons of them. I wish I would have started investing in my 401k earlier. I wish that I would have gone to therapy earlier. Life is hard for everybody. I've never met anybody who doesn't have trauma in their life. And I think we spend so much time trying to get our heart and our mind to sync up. And there's this always this battle of, I'm thinking this, but there's no way that's right. But in my heart, I feel this. And I feel like if we maybe all just took time to build that really tight network, that inner circle, get a mentor, go to therapy, unravel some of those traumas. I heard it described really well. And it was like, if our life is like a big plate of spaghetti, pulling out those noodles one at a time to get to the meatballs. Like just pull out that tangled mess of noodles, get to the meatballs. And I wish I would have done that sooner. I think I would have been a better mom when my kids were younger. I think I would have been a better wife. I think I would have been a better daughter. I think I would have been a better friend. We get caught up in ourselves and our own trauma that we forget that it's possible to unravel it. [00:29:02] Tommy Thomas: What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your children? [00:29:06] Kayla Bradham: My children teach me so many things, Tommy. What I see in this generation is that children really are the hope of a future. My children are slow to judge, and I see this with their friends too, right? I'm a Gen Xer. I remember when I was in high school, and I'm just gonna be really blunt, I hope I don't offend anybody, it's not my goal, but when I was in high school, everything was gay. Broccoli was gay, homework was gay, gay was on every TV show, whatever, and it was never used good. My children aren't like that. They don't use words that would hurt people for things that don't matter. They're kind. This is again, not just my kids, it's the whole generation. Very understanding and I don't mean apathetic by any means. They are opinionated, but they're not jerks. And I feel like that's something that us Gen Xers, we missed when we were their age. We were cool when we put other people down, we were king of the mountain beating our chest at the expense of the nerds. And I have air quotes for anybody who's not seeing this, the nerds, the geeks, the not cool people, we were banging our chest being better. My kids are not doing that, neither are their friends. [00:30:33] Tommy Thomas: If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself something, what would it be? I would tell a younger version of myself – You are going to be OK.  Hard work pays off. [00:30:40] Kayla Bradham: You're going to be okay. I would tell myself the hard work pays off and I would say this to anybody. If you're listening to this and you see my social media accounts or you see what I do people tend to jump to the she's entitled or I don't know how she knows all these athletes or how she has all these connections, but you know what? I'm a little kid who grew up in a town with 8,000 people in poverty. I grew up in a home where we didn't have a car. I grew up in a home without a dad. I grew up severely, physically, sexually, and emotionally abused. At some point, we need to just decide for ourselves if we're going to be victims or if we're going to be victorious over our trauma. At some point, we need to just decide for ourselves if we're going to be victims or if we're going to be victorious over our trauma.  I chose to be victorious. I chose to be victorious, and I tell myself that was the right decision. Just go out and forge your own path. Be the person you were created to be. Stand in your own shoes and have the faith that if you work hard enough and you're trying to do what's right [00:31:45] Tommy Thomas:   What do you understand about your life today that you didn't understand a year ago? [00:31:52] Kayla Bradham: Really great question. I think what I understand about life today is that if you dig in your heels stubbornly, it's really hard to climb up the mountain.  A year ago and again, having a nonprofit 15-hour days, your life savings, whatever, you can work so hard and feel stuck. But what I learned is when you keep working those 15-hour days and you keep reading books and you keep building your network and you keep trying to do the right thing and you keep moving your boots up the mountain. Eventually, you hit the top of the hill, and it's a lot easier to just hop in a sled and slide on down. After four and a half years with the nonprofit, we finally hit the top of the mountain. We finally had the support coming in. We finally are starting to see the fruits of all of that labor, so don't give up. You get to a point when you're climbing up a mountain that if you jump off, you're gonna die. Keep climbing, don't die. That's what I learned this year. +++++++++++++++++ [00:33:07] Tommy Thomas: Thank you for joining us today. If you are a first-time listener, I hope you will subscribe and become a regular. You can find links to all the episodes at our website www.JobfitMatters.com/podcast. If there are topics that you'd like for me to explore my email address is tthomas@jobfitmatters.com.   Word of mouth has been identified as the most valuable form of marketing. Surveys tell us that consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all other forms of advertising. If you've heard something today that's worth passing on, please share it with others. You're already helping me make something special for the next generation of nonprofit leaders. I'll be back next week with a new episode. Until then, stay the course on our journey to help make the nonprofit sector more effective and sustainable.   Links & Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas Sports Philanthropy Network  Heart of Michael Foundation  City on a Hill  Tackle Hunger – The Souper Bowl of Caring  NFL Alumni Association   Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Follow Tommy on LinkedIn  

Join us on Finding Certainty as host, Patrick Laing, helps peel back the layers of the remarkable journey of Kevin McLemore, a highly respected author, inspirational speaker, and dedicated life coach. Join us as we dive into Kevin's life story and his passionate advocacy for diversity, equality, inclusion, fathers, achieving one's potential, and more. Learn about his transformative work as the co-founder of RMK Productions and the 10 United Podcast Network, where “storytelling takes center stage.” From his award-winning book, Sprinkles, the True Spirit of Christmas, to his involvement with the NFL Alumni Association, Kevin's impact has been and continues to be profound. In this episode, Patrick and Kevin discuss his latest book “The World is Not Ready for You,” in which Kevin explores the concept of personal greatness and the impact one can have on the world. The book highlights the importance of self-awareness, perseverance, and faith in achieving success. It also provides a blueprint for navigating life's challenges, clarifying one's goals, and building supportive relationships. The author draws inspiration from his uncle, who instilled in him the belief that he was destined for greatness. The book emphasizes the power of building a strong foundation and offers prompts for readers to engage actively in their personal growth journey. With illustrations featuring symbolic butterflies and other inspiring images, the book encourages readers to reflect on their potential and ability to achieve their dreams. McLemore's work is a call to action, inspiring individuals to step into their greatness and make a positive impact on the world. Patrick and Kevin also discuss some of his other publishing successes as well as his diverse podcasting experience. Join us for an authentic and insightful conversation with Kevin McLemore and discover more certainty in your own life through his remarkable story and journey. To learn more about Kevin find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mclemore. To learn more about Patrick Laing, Finding Certainty, or Certainty Management, visit https://certaintyteam.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklaing/ and/or text the word Certainty to 26786.

Today's episode is about creating meaningful relationships between influencers and nonprofits. Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Kayla Bradham. Kayla is the host of Legacy After the Locker Room podcast, a member of the NFL Alumni Association, and Executive Vice President of the Sports Philanthropy Network.  Kayla is a strategic and inspirational influencer and pioneer in the world of sports philanthropy. Her story serves as an inspiring example of how passion and purpose can drive meaningful change.  She taught sports management at Northwestern, where she discovered her purpose to create stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities through sports. Kayla instills the importance of purpose-driven initiatives in the next generation of sports industry leaders. Her impact goes well beyond the classroom, as she has worked closely with major sports leagues, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the NHL, to connect athletes, teams, and governing bodies with the causes that matter to them. On her podcast, Legacy After the Locker Room, former pro athletes share their experience in the field of sports. The athletes share amazing stories that have rarely been shared, including the most influential moments in their lives.  In today's episode we'll cover: The starting point for nonprofits to engage with athletes, teams, or leagues. What does the combination of business and philanthropy look like? The power of athlete activism. Kayla's inspirational journey and her mission to make a difference in communities through sports philanthropy. Teaching the next generation emphasizes the integration of purpose.  We hope you enjoy our conversation with Kayla Bradham! Season three of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by: Masterworks The mission of Masterworks is to help you accomplish yours. We offer a complete range of innovative marketing and fundraising solutions to help Christian organizations of all sizes. We have over 30 years of experience serving organizations through strategy, direct mail, digital, data & analytics, creative, & technology. Learn more about Masterworks at www.masterworks.agency. Imago Consulting Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps nonprofits and businesses grow through innovation. Innovation is the lifeblood of any growing organization. Imago publishes a weekly trends report called The Wave Report – learn more at www.imago.consulting and subscribe at imago.consulting/wavereport. Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Jenna Owens.

Ep: 1929: In this episode my guest is Russ Allen, Volunteer Director of the NFL Alumni Association TackleObesity.com campaign. Russ shares some truly amazing weight loss knowledge and how his website TackleObesity.com is where you can join wellness experts in an online, season long campaign that will include the NFL Alumni Association members directly coaching you in zoom conferences and a "Playbook" of key insights on how to maintain your weight and how to loose it and will be presented in 12 sequential programs. I'm doing it! You should join us! The campaign in its 4th year and has evolved from the "Huddle Up Let's Talk Obesity" Public Service Announcement, which was a Sabre Winning campaign in year 1 and featured notable NFL Alumni (NFLA) encouraging the public along with the NFLA membership to begin the process of gaining control of their obesity and getting comfortable speaking about it. "Obesity is a medical condition, not a character flaw" is the mantra of the campaign. In years two and three the initiative transformed into the NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge and during that time 16 of their members lost an average of 35 Lbs! This year TackleObesity.com will enable graduates of the Wellness Challenge (go to nflalumniwellness.org for details) who've been trained to be coaches and public speakers on the topic. After listening to this podcast, I invite you to join us and loose some weight. Start Here: TackleObesity.com Additional info: Russ Allen https://tackleobesity.com/ Russ Allen is the CEO of WellnessNOW.com and operates a network of wellness services under the Optimal brand including OptimalAge.com, OptimalAthlete.com, Optimal Beauty.com, OptimalWomen.com, OptimalMen.com and Optimal Wellness.com Each Optimal service line provides specific wellness optimizations treatment, diagnostics, and care by expert providers. Russ previously owned a concierge medical facility in Manhattan and a 12,000 sq ft medical facility in Astoria, Queens, NY. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-allen-8272753/

USA Today projected a dismal Minnesota Vikings win total. Ron Johnson isn't a fan and lets them hear about it. Then he welcomes Dom Curry of the NFL Alumni Association and former NFL WR to discuss his life and career. In the Daily 3, Ron discusses how the Vikings should handle the extreme heat this week and Aaron Rodgers being given a chain by Sauce Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Today projected a dismal Minnesota Vikings win total. Ron Johnson isn't a fan and lets them hear about it. Then he welcomes Dom Curry of the NFL Alumni Association and former NFL WR to discuss his life and career. In the Daily 3, Ron discusses how the Vikings should handle the extreme heat this week and Aaron Rodgers being given a chain by Sauce Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Jeff Crilley Show, I meet with Liffort Hobley, the current president of the Dallas chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. Hobley joins me today to discuss player involvement in the community through a variety of philanthropic endeavors. This video was filmed at @RealNewsCommunicationsNetwork broadcasting in North Dallas at the Lincoln Centre right next to the Galleria. ➤ https://www.realnewscn.com/contact More information: ➤ https://jeffcrilleyshow.com/ ➤ https://launchashow.com/

Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics, an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears - hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences. He is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. In addition to his work in logistics, Desmond is also a Motivational Speaker and Leadership Trainer-Coach at Dez Clark Speaks. He has also held positions as an Associate Partner at Podium Risk Management, a Principal in Property and Casualty at The Insurance People, and a Financial Advisor at MassMutual. Desmond is also the former President of the Chicago Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. Prior to his successful career in business, Desmond was an NFL athlete, having played for 12 years and with the Chicago Bears for 8 years. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. About Bear Down Logistics Bear Down Logistics is a highly experienced asset-based transportation company that has been operating out of Central Florida for over 30 years. With over 100,000 sq ft of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, the company provides storage, transload, and dry van services. Bear Down Logistics utilizes its company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida, while its brokerage division serves all states and excess capacity needs for its customers. Partnering with 30-year-old company Quick Trip Express, Bear Down Logistics understands the importance of being dependable and producing at the highest level, both internally for its team and externally for its customers. The company's network of over 25,000 carriers allows it to serve a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more. Bear Down Logistics believes in the process of greatness, executing details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results. Key Takeaways: Winning at Football and Freight Bear Down Logistics is an asset-based transportation company operating out of Central Florida. The company has over 100,000 square feet of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, providing storage, transload, and dry van services. Bear Down utilize their company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida. Their brokerage division serves all states and their excess capacity needs for their customers. The company serves a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more. Bear Down moves a wide variety of commodities including wood products, stone, machinery, metals, furniture, and more. The company has a network of over 25,000 carriers, allowing them to ship for a wide range of industries. They are trusted by 750+ happy clients and offer 24/7 ELD tracking, quick coverage, and on-time deliveries. Bear Down believe in being great and executing the details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results. Learn More About Winning at Football and Freight Desmond on LinkedIn Bear Down Logistics on LinkedIn Bear Down Logitics website DC Influence and Leadership Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Takeaways host Heidi Fang met up with three former players with the NFL Alumni Association, including former Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder, as well as New York Giants tight end Darren Waller. The former Raider returned to Las Vegas to host his third annual concert, the SHINE On fundraising event for his foundation along with his wife, and Las Vegas Aces guard, Kelsey Plum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Chief Human Biologist for 10X Health, Gary guides the company's Global Wellness vision and direction. He has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He's an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers. He also sits on the Board of NFL Alumni Association as a Health Services Director and is known as the “Celebrity Bio-Hacker”. Formerly, at Streamline Medical, the focus was fat loss and anti-aging, and that is still the case but there is so much more now added to the mix! Gary and the 10X health system is what is sure to get YOU to the next level.   In this episode, Brad and Gary talk about health, what the body needs, and what is detrimental to our health but is widely known as “healthy.”   Bomb: All cancer begins in a hypoxic environment.  Bomb: You can remove folic acid from your child's diet for free to see if it's beneficial for their health; Ridellan is expensive and can permanently damage your brain's neuroplasticity.  

Just in time for Super Bowl LVII, Raquel Micit and Ryan Miner welcomed former Super Bowl champion and NFL player Kyle Richardson to The Senior Soup Podcast to discuss aging as an athlete and the NFL Alumni Health's partnership with Amada Senior Care. This is Episode 13 of The Senior Soup Podcast. Kyle Richardson is the co-director of NFL Alumni Health, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The NFL Alumni Association (NFL Alumni). He discussed his career journey - one that led him into a healthcare and medical sales career after retiring from the NFL and then later co-directing the NFL Alumni Association, his current professional role. The NFL Alumni Association is a 501 [c] [3] organization supporting former NFL employees, players, coaches, cheerleaders, spouses, and more! The Association's mission is to ensure former NFL employees are cared for medically and legally. Kyle discusses the organization's mission to support its athletes and how it has been a priority for the NFL Alumni Association for many years. The conversation discussed the mission statement of an association focused on caring for its own, including retired athletes.  Raquel and Ryan discussed with Kyle the importance of taking care of oneself and the various resources available to former NFL players with NFL Alumni Health. The Senior Soup Podcast co-host Raquel Micit is the owner of Amada Senior Care in Montgomery County, Maryland. Kyle and Raquel discussed Amada Senior Care's nationwide partnership with NFL Alumni Health.  Kyle accredited Tafa Jefferson, a former NFL player and the founder and CEO of Amada Senior Care, as the driving force behind the partnership between NFL Alumni Health and Amada Senior Care.  Tafa's NFL background, as well as Tafa's mother's experience as a caregiver, gave Tafa the empathy and understanding to create a high-quality national franchise home care service. As a result, Amada Senior Care became the preferred national home care brand to partner with NFL Alumni Health. In the takeaway segment, Kyle, a former Baltimore Raven, left the audience with this important takeaway: “It's never too early to start investing in your healthcare,” especially professional athletes and retired NFL players, and to remain committed to “the game of life.”  Finally, Kyle recalls his Baltimore Raven's 2001 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the New York Giants and what his team's Super Bowl victory meant for Baltimore City and the state of Maryland. 

This show features a conversation with Rick DeMulling. Rick is an NFL Veteran, playing O Line for the Colts, Lions, and Commanders. He is the current president of the NFL Alumni Association Indy Chapter. Rick shares with us how the NFL Alumni Assoc helps communities, kids, obesity, mental health, and more. The NFL Alumni Assoc […]

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Tim is all about the fusion of sports, entrepreneurship, and community impact, with almost 25 years of experience in the sports industry in e-commerce, cause marketing, and event production. This ranges from publicly traded startups, international e-commerce, non-profits, and local small business. Member of Conscious Capitalism, Eliances, NFL Alumni Association, MLB Alumni Association, and more.Locker Room Sports Community was launched during covid as a way to connect athletes and sports professionals during the unprecedented shutdown of sports and events. Tim's virtual events have attracted an incredible group of pro athletes and coaches, sports entrepreneurs and marketers, sports non-profit leaders, sports media, pro team front office staff, and more. In 2021 Tim launched the athlete entrepreneurs community and his goal is to help 1,000 athlete entrepreneurs achieve their best year ever in business in 2023! What we discussed:The biggest hiccup that athletes face when transitioning out of sport.The most important tools that athletes have that can help with their transition out of sport.How and when to invest in yourself.How to create elevated relationships.Where to find like-minded individuals who are willing to help you achieve success out of your sport.Connect Tim:WebsiteLinkedInLet's connect:My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)LinkedInIGFacebookwebsitewww.alexmoldencoaching.com*Get stronger w/Frog Fuel!! Use coupon code Sharkeffect20 for 20% off of your 1st order!

Jon and Adam get their blood work results from Gary Brecka in the middle of the ring at the UFC Apex. The team gets a tour of the facility and a detailed breakdown of both Jon and Adams Medical Results. As Chief Human Biologist for 10X Health, Gary guides the company's Global Wellness vision and direction. He has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He's an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers. He also sits on the Board of NFL Alumni Association as a Health Services Director and is known as the “Celebrity Bio-Hacker”. Follow Action Junkeez on IG!! https://www.instagram.com/actionjunkeezpodcast/ Follow Jon Orlando on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JonOrlando/ Follow Adam Lieberman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ALieberman/ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaryBrecka/ This is a Podcast Junkeez production recorded out of Sticky Paws Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada. https://stickypawsstudios.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/action-junkeez/support

The amount of messages we've received about episode 200 with Dana White have been insane. All of you asking us to have Gary Brecka on the show. You asked for him, so we got him! As Chief Human Biologist for 10X Health, Gary guides the company's Global Wellness vision and direction. He has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He's an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers. He also sits on the Board of NFL Alumni Association as a Health Services Director and is known as the “Celebrity Bio-Hacker”.

Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed, two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brandon Copeland join host Rob Maaddi. Reed talks about today's NFL and his partnership with Crown Royal and Uber Eats. Ward chats about the Steelers without Ben Roethlisberger, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett's potential and the NFL Alumni Association's obesity campaign. Copeland discusses joining his hometown Ravens in the middle of the week, getting a sack in his first game and turning a smack-talking fan's challenge into a shaved head for charity. 

Former Steelers Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward joins Post-Gazette sports writer Adam Bittner for a special episode of the North Shore Drive podcast. The two discuss the team's quarterbacks, Matt Canada's offense and key drops by the receivers. Hines also tells fans how they can find resources to fight obesity through the NFL Alumni Association's Huddle Up: Let's Talk Obesity campaign.

Former Steelers Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward joins Post-Gazette sports writer Adam Bittner for a special episode of the North Shore Drive podcast. The two discuss the team's quarterbacks, Matt Canada's offense and key drops by the receivers. Hines also tells fans how they can find resources to fight obesity through the NFL Alumni Association's Huddle Up: Let's Talk Obesity campaign.

Joining us on TM3 Impact is Johnny "Sky" Walker  and Rodrick Walker! Johnny Walker is the Chapter President of Austin for the NFL Alumni Association. Rodrick Walker is the President of the NFL Players Association's Austin/San Antonio Chapters. Committed to bettering communities around the country, Rod and Johnny share their philanthropic mission for communities in Texas.  We hope you enjoy their stories, perspectives, and wisdom on the podcast today!     Follow TM3 on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomasmartinez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetomasmartinez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomasm_3 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasmartineziii/   Want to be on the TM3 Impact Podcast? Email us here: Krystal@lhmsat.com

https://www.narconon.org/ Bobby Wiggins Having overcome a life-long addiction – through the Narconon Program in 1977, Bobby helped thousands of people recover from their addictions. For nearly 40 years, Robert has worked hands-on in a rehab-setting helping drug addicts and alcoholics recover from addiction.  Following are a few of his accomplishments: Robert Wiggins has reached over 900,000 school children with live drug education presentations on five continents.  Audio-visually he has also reached over 13 million school children in over 11,000 schools throughout America. He is featured in two award-winning videos that won 1 st  place in the prestigious Aurora Awards. For educational DVDs: ‘Ecstasy – The Real Story' 2006 and ‘Drugs & Emotions'.   Featured in ‘The 10 things your friends may not know about drugs', series showing on  youtube.com which has over 2 million visits. Robert's presentations and lectures include: The NFL Alumni Association - and also trained ex-NFL players to deliver drug education in Northern California. By special invitation, Robert was invited to speak at Britain's House of Lords to educate members of Parliament on substance abuse.   He has delivered his drug education program to 5 top universities in India.  Bobby trained agents for the Drug Enforcement Agency of the Philippines to deliver the drug education curriculum to students throughout schools in Manila. Consultants contracted Bobby for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to educate pilots in airports throughout New England.  He created a drug education curriculum for high school students.  An independent scientific study was conducted on that curriculum and the results were published in a major medical journal.   The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration approved the Narconon Drug Education Program as a Reviewed and Evidence-based Program. Currently, Bobby is working with the youth detention centers and other youth groups in various areas in Florida, to change the perception of drugs in our youth.

https://www.narconon.org/ Bobby Wiggins Having overcome a life-long addiction – through the Narconon Program in 1977, Bobby helped thousands of people recover from their addictions. For nearly 40 years, Robert has worked hands-on in a rehab-setting helping drug addicts and alcoholics recover from addiction.  Following are a few of his accomplishments: Robert Wiggins has reached over 900,000 school children with live drug education presentations on five continents.  Audio-visually he has also reached over 13 million school children in over 11,000 schools throughout America. He is featured in two award-winning videos that won 1 st  place in the prestigious Aurora Awards. For educational DVDs: ‘Ecstasy – The Real Story' 2006 and ‘Drugs & Emotions'.   Featured in ‘The 10 things your friends may not know about drugs', series showing on  youtube.com which has over 2 million visits. Robert's presentations and lectures include: The NFL Alumni Association - and also trained ex-NFL players to deliver drug education in Northern California. By special invitation, Robert was invited to speak at Britain's House of Lords to educate members of Parliament on substance abuse.   He has delivered his drug education program to 5 top universities in India.  Bobby trained agents for the Drug Enforcement Agency of the Philippines to deliver the drug education curriculum to students throughout schools in Manila. Consultants contracted Bobby for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to educate pilots in airports throughout New England.  He created a drug education curriculum for high school students.  An independent scientific study was conducted on that curriculum and the results were published in a major medical journal.   The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration approved the Narconon Drug Education Program as a Reviewed and Evidence-based Program. Currently, Bobby is working with the youth detention centers and other youth groups in various areas in Florida, to change the perception of drugs in our youth.

https://www.narconon.org/ Bobby Wiggins Having overcome a life-long addiction – through the Narconon Program in 1977, Bobby helped thousands of people recover from their addictions. For nearly 40 years, Robert has worked hands-on in a rehab-setting helping drug addicts and alcoholics recover from addiction. Following are a few of his accomplishments: Robert Wiggins has reached over 900,000 school children with live drug education presentations on five continents. Audio-visually he has also reached over 13 million school children in over 11,000 schools throughout America. He is featured in two award-winning videos that won 1 st place in the prestigious Aurora Awards. For educational DVDs: ‘Ecstasy – The Real Story' 2006 and ‘Drugs & Emotions'. Featured in ‘The 10 things your friends may not know about drugs', series showing on youtube.com which has over 2 million visits. Robert's presentations and lectures include: The NFL Alumni Association - and also trained ex-NFL players to deliver drug education in Northern California. By special invitation, Robert was invited to speak at Britain's House of Lords to educate members of Parliament on substance abuse. He has delivered his drug education program to 5 top universities in India. Bobby trained agents for the Drug Enforcement Agency of the Philippines to deliver the drug education curriculum to students throughout schools in Manila. Consultants contracted Bobby for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to educate pilots in airports throughout New England. He created a drug education curriculum for high school students. An independent scientific study was conducted on that curriculum and the results were published in a major medical journal. The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration approved the Narconon Drug Education Program as a Reviewed and Evidence-based Program. Currently, Bobby is working with the youth detention centers and other youth groups in various areas in Florida, to change the perception of drugs in our youth.

As a father of four children with an entrepreneurial wife who worked almost every weekend, Justin Batt found himself alone, overwhelmed and outnumbered on Saturdays. With intentional thought and planning, he created an experience for his kids that they soon would label, “Daddy Saturday,” and a movement was born. Justin aims to disrupt fatherhood by creating intentional fathers who raise good kids who become great adults. Over Father's Day weekend in June, he participated in the Fatherhood Festival, hosted at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, OH and in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association. As a husband, Justin is equally intentional in his marriage. As a serial entrepreneur, TEDx and international public speaker, multi-published author, coach, Spartan OCR racer, and farmer, he understands the challenges of a busy lifestyle. In our conversation, he shares powerful and effective perspectives and practices that can help build a strong, loving, well-rounded marriage and family. Show highlights: The creation of Daddy Saturdays Intentionality with your kids translating to your marriage Separating work and the relationship in your marriage The importance of taking a sabbath as a successful business owner The difference between “hurt” and “hurting” Running at the same pace as your family in the race of life Where to find Justin: Web site: www.daddysaturday.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/stories/daddysaturday/2867242235771993596/ Amazon: Daddy Saturday: How to be an Intentional Dad Follow Mike Bellini on IG: https://www.instagram.com/realmikebellini/ Ultra Marriage Resources Book: www.theultramarriage.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ultra_marriage/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011729101170 Youtube: Ultra Marriage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoiUBRBK9BsZ8FDxj3kZ_w

Gary Brecka is co-founder and Chief Human Biologist for 10X Health where he partnered with Grant Cardone to change the way we think about health. Gary has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He's an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers. He also sits on the Board of NFL Alumni Association as a Health Services Director and is known as the “Celebrity Bio-Hacker.” We talked all about what optimal health should truly feel like, how our bodies are wired for comfort, and how we can use tangible tools like breathwork, visualization, and cold immersion to reach optimal health Give Gary a follow on IG @garybrecka (https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka/) If you liked this podcast, go check out episode #21 with Dr. Sofia Costa or Episode #73 with Tara Viswanathan Lastly, you can visit www.edgetheorylabs.com to checkout the portable cold tub I built with my cousin that we referenced in the episode and use coupon code EDGE100 for $100 off plus free shipping.

Lamonte Winston, a pioneer in the NFL Player Development/Engagement space, kicks of Season 2 of The Player Development Pod. Lamonte has been instrumental, innovative and his efforts have created foundational impact in the lives of NFL players beyond the field. In this episode Ed Jones II sits down with Lamonte as he shares his wisdom and insight he has gained in over 25 years enhancing the lives of athletes. Get your notepad ready for this one. Enjoy their conversation. You can find out more information about Lamonte below: Lamonte Winston is the President and CEO of The Winston Group™—Life Skills and Sports Consulting and is the director of the Pushing Excellence™ Program. Lamonte has over 25 years of hands-on experience working with professional and collegiate athletes in all areas of their professional and personal lives. During his tenure as Executive Director of Player Development for the Kansas City Chiefs (1993-20120) and Oakland Raiders (2012-2019), he was involved with pre-season game evaluations, NFL Combine evaluations, psychological/character evaluations for draft-eligible players and the site-visit coordination and evaluation of restricted and unrestricted free agents. Lamonte has been recognized by ESPN The Magazine and the National Football League for his experience working with professional athletes. He created, developed, and implemented National Football League programs for life skills, transition into a second career, and participated in player-crisis intervention. He was also a founding member of the NFL Player Development Steering Committee. Lamonte established the first Credit Repair and Fraud Protection Program with an NFL team and the establishment the first Job Placement Program in the NFL designed to provide off-season job opportunities for Kansas City Chiefs players and career placement for NFL spouses. Lamonte is a board member for the Moore-Meyers Children's Fund, member of the NFL Alumni Association, The San Francisco State Gator Hall of Fame, the University of Nevada Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation. Thank you for taking time to listen to today's episode. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE CONTENT. Visit Us: btfprogram.com Follow Us: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BTF_Program Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFProgram Tag Us on Social: #ThePDPod #BeyondTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playerdevelopmentpodcast/message

Gary Brecka is the co-founder and chief human biologist of 10X health systems. As Chief Human Biologist for 10X Health, Gary guides the company's Global Wellness vision and direction. He has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He's an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers. He also sits on the Board of NFL Alumni Association as a Health Services Director and is known as the “Celebrity Bio-Hacker.”   In this episode, Brad and Gary discuss how 10X Health Systems can save your life. Tune in to learn what it can do for you.   00:00 Intro 00:44 Go to @GaryBrecka on Instagram and inquire about the tests! 06:00 D-3 08:00 Blood work dialed in 09:43 What all cancer has in common 11:23 Bomb: Brad's oxygen level 12:00 What a blood dump means 14:00 Walking on the earth 19:12 https://www.10xhealthsystems.com will educate you on the process 24:34 The refining process in the human body 28:57 “In our mind we don't only create thought, but we dismantle thought.” - Gary Brecka 32:49 DM Gary @GaryBrecka and ask about Gene testing and blood work 35:00 Depression  

Former NFL RB Warrick Dunn chats about his participation in this weekend's COVID vaccination event at Atlanta City Hall, staying in touch with what the Falcons are doing, the Falcons running back situation being a group effort, and his role in the NFL Alumni Association.

In the live coverage of the Rant Booth's NFL Alumni Golf Outing in Las Vegas, Nevada, we were joined by the NFL Alumni Association's Director of Alumni Relations, Kristen Garrett. Garrett oversees the association's chapters and helps organize events for the regional chapters and prepares players for life after the NFL.#NFL | #NFLAlumni

Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring...Just make sure what you put in your shopping cart reminds of the colors in a Crayola box. In this segment, Ramona Fasula gives us some Wellness 101 tips from meal prepping or batch cooking, grocery shopping tips, as well as what prompted her to go down this path. She has also worked with people to reverse type 2 Diabetes and Heart Conditions. See video here - https://youtu.be/Qm5-03RWFU8 WHO IS RAMONA? Ramona Fasula is a nationally recognized natural health expert, published author, and disease management and prevention specialist. For over a decade, she has been a champion for helping others to establish a healthy lifestyle and be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. As a graduate of the prestigious Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and The Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies, Ramona gained a solid knowledge of how the foods we choose have an impact on the quality of our lives. Ramona has made many radio appearances including: “Women to Watch”, “The Mike Siegel Show”, “Nyghtstorm Radio, OC Radio, and “It's Your Health” with Lisa Davis on NPR. Her writings have been featured in South Jersey Mom Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mom Meet Mom, Proud Working Mom, Foodscriptions, Women's Wellness over 40, About Her Magazine, and Urbanette Magazine. She also contributed articles on health and wellness to the NFL Alumni Association. RAMONA'S CALL TO ACTION Start small. The smallest changes make the biggest difference. If you drink 5 cans of soda a day, cut back slowly until you are down to none. Replace it with water. If you work out once a week, try working out twice a week and so on. www.wellnessbyramona.com Facebook-www.facebook.com/wellnessbyramona Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellness_byramona GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Generating leads and driving sales can be a challenge, but our discussion with CEO David Ubeda demonstrates that with the right approach and goals you can build your business and exceed your targets. My discussion with David not only focuses on how to improve your sales performance but how to pursue business objectives aligned with your strengths. Hear how he turned a desire to help small businesses into a multi-million dollar small business loan program. David (DavidUbeda.com) has been featured on news outlets such as NBC, CBS, FOX, USA Today, WGN, and more. Along with several national and international business focused podcasts. A national level communicator working with organizations like the Chicago Bears, NFL Alumni Association, Boys & Girls Clubs, Pro Sports Experience. His book, “Don't Give Up! 5 Keys To Help You Through Life's Holding Patterns” has helped thousands find direction when feeling stuck in their lives. David is the Host of the popular Life Hacks for Entrepreneurs podcast.

Cleat Sheets welcomes Coach Kathryn Tylander of the Boston Renegades and Coach G. Marlene Davis of the Richmond Black Widows to learn about their time at the NFL Alumni Academy. Thanks to an historic partnership between the Women's Football Alliance and NFL Alumni Association for the NFL Alumni Academy, six WFA coaches and players were given the opportunity to train under former NFL coaches Mike Tice, Jay Hayes, and Ted Cottrell and world-renowned Sports Performance trainer Chip Smith. The NFL Alumni Academy provides a pathway for the top-graded free agent players that were released from NFL training camps to return to the NFL by giving them the opportunity to further develop their skills and realize their potential by training under the tutelage of elite former NFL coaches, players and performance coaches. We hear from Coach Tylander and Coach Davis what their experience was like at the Academy, including drills and skills that were introduced to them, professional connections they've bee able to make, and learned more about their goals as coaches for the 2022 season.Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @cleat_sheets to stay involved and updated on future episodes!Edited and produced by Marissa Alexa McCool

Season 04 Episode 08 38:19 Bart Oates played in the NFL with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He was a center on the offensive line, where he contributed to three Super Bowl teams over a 10-year career. Bart later became an accomplished attorney and the leader of the NFL Alumni Association and its Caring for Our Own and Caring for Kids programs.

Michael Coe was born December 17th in Louisville, Kentucky and was raised in Memphis, TN. He received a football scholarship and graduated from the University of Arkansas with his Bachelor's Degree. Michael played Cornerback in the NFL from 2007-2013. After transferring to Alabama State University, he was drafted in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft out by the Indianapolis Colts. He spent three seasons before joining the New York Giants for four seasons. The height of Michael's tenure in the NFL was winning Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots. Michael headed to the CFL after the 2013-2014 season and spent one season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He retired from football in 2015 and has contributed professionally to companies including; Fanduel as a Community Manager, CBS Radio as an Account Executive, and Physicians Partners of America as Business Development Manager. Michael is currently the President of the NFL Alumni Association, Central Florida Chapter and an active member of The Omega Psi Phi fraternity Inc, currently serving as keeper of finance where he oversees all financial transactions, financial reporting and presents the financial state of the chapter to the executive board and the body. Michael attends and serves at Journey Church, where he leads the Legacy, which is the financial backbone of the church. He's married to the former Alysse Metzler, the couple recently welcomed their first baby girl, Macklynn Grace, and the two reside in Winter Garden, FL. Learn more about Michael here

Chris Orlando loves sports and he believes that sports can change people and the world! He has been a part of the NFL Alumni Association helping them stretch their charitable dollars. He currently works with Sports Industry of India, helping them expand the infrastructure for university sports in India. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodlifeconversations/support

Special Guest Kim Murphy, Founder & CEO Successful Jocks & the Women Behind the Uniform |Licensed Professional Counselor| Educator, Inspirational Speaker | Life Coach and Manager | Parent Liaison at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Proud Mother To Many including 2021 Super Bowl Champion Sean Murphy Bunting #23 Cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kim describes herself as a woman of many roles–– but her true passion is being a proud mother to her four amazing sons, devoting everything that she has towards helping them become champion men. Kim credits becoming successful in life – to not just on the playing field – but athletes must be nurtured, encouraged, and disciplined, which is a job that usually falls to the athlete's mother, their first coach.As a mother blessed with athletically gifted sons, spending two decades cheering in the stands, on the road, running between games, dusting her sons off, and lifting their spirits, Kim has developed a passion for sports. As a self proclaimed "FANatic", Kim realized that the demands of raising athletes can be overwhelming mentally, physically, and financially. Her many years of experience prompted Kim to provide a road map for others and to establish Successful Jocks whose mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower student athletes, equipping them with the tools, resources and support needed to become successful in the game of life.Kim's educational background includes earning a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. Murphy attributes her personal relationships with athletes, parents and coaches, as part of the catalyst to helping others through Successful Jocks. Passionate about working with athletes, Kim is a strong advocate for their mental well-being. Always believing in and standing solidly behind my second eldest son, Sean Murphy-Bunting, in 2019 his dreams of playing in the NFL became a reality when he was selected in the 2nd round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 39th overall pick. That same year marked my 19th year of Kim being a sports mom. In 2021, Sean became a Super Bowl Champion and Kim became a PROUD Super Bowl Champion Mama!Kim enjoys being a blessing to others. She has long been an active member in the Metro Detroit community where she was born and raised. Currently, she resides in the Tampa area and is well connected to the Tampa community and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization, as Sean is a member of the team and Kim serves as the Parent Liaison. She is also a member of the Professional Football Players Mothers Association (PFPMA), the NFL Alumni Association and several other philanthropic organizations. In her spare time, Kim enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, dining experiences, water activities and, most importantly, spreading So Many Blessings to others!Website: Successfuljocks.orgDON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW SUCCESSFUL JOCKS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/successfuljocks/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/successfuljocksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/successfuljocks/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successfuljockPlease Donate & Support Successful Jocks & The Women Behind the Uniform!

David "DAC" Caldwell is a retired NFL safety, having played for the Indianapolis Colts and later for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Today David is Vice President at the NFL Alumni Association.  DAC is a New Jersey native, having played football at Montclair High School, and later played football at William & Mary . Follow DAC:https://twitter.com/ohgi_dac30

Join the fun as our trio chats with three time Super Bowl champion from the NY Giants and San Francisco 49ers, All-Pro center, Bart Oates in today's episode. Mr. Oates chats about his football career, Super Bowl rings, interesting plays on the field and life after football as President of the NFL Alumni Association.

In this episode host, Ryan Drummond sits down with co-founders Najee Good and Jonathan Ohliger of Veep.io. Najee recently retired as a ten-year NFL professional linebacker. Finishing his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In addition to being the co-founder of Veep.io, Najee also holds the title of Director of Digital Technology and Strategic Marketing with the NFL Alumni Association. In this episode we discuss how the NFL Alumni's technology and partnerships will impact the emerging NIL market. veep.io The Athlete Book's Open Jobs Where athletes can apply to become apart of the NIL community

Before my mom passed – she insisted on staying in her home. That was challenging as she started to decline. what if there was a program that help our elders age safely at home? I speak with Roosevelt Hairston, CEO of the Hairston Foundation for Social Justice which is partnering with Hands from the Heart Home Healthcare Services in an innovative program that helps seniors in the Philadelphia region age safely at home. Interested parties are asked to contact Christine Hunsberger-Smith for more information at 484-270-4501 x 401 or capable@handsfromtheheart.org. https://thehairstonfoundation.org/ Did you know a person living in North Philadelphia could live 20 fewer years than someone living in Center City? The American Heart Association's Bernard Tyson Social Impact Fund is working to change that outcome. I speak Max Gritzuk, AHA's Bernard J. Tyson Social Impact Fund. and Naima Black from the Maternity Care Coalition.https://www.heart.org/en/bernard-j-tyson-fundhttps://maternitycarecoalition.org/ NFL alumni are doing some wonderful work in the community. We'll be talking with Superbowl Champion, Lee Woodall, President of the NFL Alumni Association and former Eagle and Congressman, Jon Runyan, Vice President about their programs benefiting the community and also supporting NFL Alumni. https://nflalumniphiladelphia.org/

This episode of Addiction Talk will feature a panel of past and present NFL players, including Matthew Slater, Patrick Venzke and Derek Price, and the CEO of the NFL Alumni Association, Beasley Reece, speaking about the stigma of addiction within sports in general and among professional athletes.Matthew Slater is a special teamer for the New England Patriots and a three-time Super Bowl champion. Slater is one of the team's most active community participants and regularly takes part in the team's organized community events.Patrick Venzke is a former player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles and is the first German citizen to play in the NFL. After retiring in 2011, Patrick has had a successful career in real estate and is the current NFL Alumni President for the Jacksonville chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.Beasley Reece, CEO of the NFL Alumni Association, is a former defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has since had a career in broadcasting as a sports anchor, director and network analyst for NFL games for NBC and CBS. He has held the position of CEO for the NFLA since 2018.Derek Price is the CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and a former tight end for the Detroit Lions. After two seasons with the team, he suffered a career-ending neck injury that forced his retirement, at which time he began a career in healthcare. In the past 20 years, Price has owned and operated more than a dozen multidisciplinary clinics and served as a business consultant showing healthcare companies how to operate more efficiently.

Bart Steven Oates is a former American football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He played center for the Giants from 1985 to 1993 and with the 49ers from 1994 to 1995. He was a member of the Giants teams that won 2 super bowls. He also won his 3rd super bowl with the 49ers. Bart Oates played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU), Before NFL, he had initially played three seasons with the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars in the USFL where he won two USFL championships. Oates was selected to five Pro Bowls during his career and to the All-NFC team three times. He was extremely durable, starting 125 consecutive games during his Giants career Oates is currently the President of the NFL Alumni Association with primary missions of Caring for Our Own and Caring for Kids. He attended law school classes during the off-season of football and graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall Law School in 1990. In this episode we chat about: - Bart's 3 super bowl rings! - How Bart was able to win 3 super bowls - the secret - What pushed him to go to school and get a Law degree - How to make sense of numerous options and distractions we're presented with today - His advice on handling failure and winning the marathon of life

David Ubeda is the CEO of MRDEU Global Media, a B2B digital marketing services & VIP coaching agency helping B2B companies generate sales appointments consistently with our proprietary SAG strategy on LinkedIn.David is a national level speaker and nationally featured author. His book, “Don’t Give Up! 5 Keys To Help You Through Life’s Holding Patterns” has helped thousands find direction when feeling stuck in their life, love, and business.David has been a featured guest on nationally syndicated radio, The Profits Over Wages Podcast, The Liz Show, TBN, WGN, CLTV, PBS, The Strausburg Report, N’Digo Magazine and more.David is a uniquely gifted national level communicator working with organizations like the Chicago Bears, NFL Alumni Association, Boys & Girls Clubs, Pro Sports Experience, and sharing the stage with featured artists like Tye Tribbett, Veronica Petrucci (Angelo & Veronica), Freddy Rodriguez, Brandon Roberson and more.David is the Host of the popular Life Hacks for Entrepreneurs podcast which is now available on 10 platforms and heard in 10 countries.Links mention in the show:https://cutt.ly/sag-strategywww.mrdeu.comhttps://cutt.ly/sag-onlinecourseDon't forget to get your copy of "The 90 Day Marketing Plan"https://the90daymarketingplan.biz/For more podcast episodes, visit:https://www.codybutler.com/blog/Please help us out by giving the podcast a 5 Star Rating and leaving a comment :)https://ratethispodcast.com/results

First we were joined by new Blue Coats Assistant GM Jameer Nelson to talk his career journey, service to the community and family. Then Union PxP Broadcaster JP Dellacamera talk about the success of the team this season as they head into the playoffs. And finally Dan Esposito of the NFL Alumni Association talking Covenant House Sleep Out and some Eagles/Giants.

Bart Oates has three Super Bowl victories, two of which are with the New York Giants, and one is with the San Francisco 49ers. Retired from his career as a starting-center, playing in the NFL for 11 years, Bart is now the President of the NFL Alumni Association. NFL careers can have a short life, and what to do afterward has its challenges. Bart Oates, with the NFL Alumni Association, helps to serve and advise former players, coaches, and other employees, of the NFL. Football History• President of the NFL Alumni Association, • Former center for the USFL Stars, NY Giants, and SF 49ers.• What is the NFL Alumni Association?• How did you handle the crowds?• First drill on a new team with Coach Bill Parcels, Bart pulls his hamstring• You don't see an old-timers game as you do with baseball or basketball. When a football player is done with the game, they are DONE with the game. • I played 14 years, and I had a hard time walking away from the game. • “Everything is secondary to the team.”• You don't have to play the game to be a good coach, and just because you have played the game doesn't mean you'll be a good coach.Outside of the NFL• You also practiced law?• “I don't look at it as hard; it's here - this is the choice you made.”• Success takes perseverance, in football, or anything else. The impact of COVID-19 on the NFLHow has Covid-19 impacted the NFL?• How have you handled COVID-19 personally?• Talking politics; Who's going to win? How would you advise one to vote?• Is there a limit on how many justices can be in the supreme court?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/successfactorpodcast)

Amid nationwide protests and anti-racist solidarity sparked by George Floyd's violent death, more US athletes are using their platforms to call for racial justice. In this episode, a former professional football player and an academic expert on the intersection of race, sports, and identity provide personal and historic insight on past and current mobilization of activist athletes. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Stanley Thangaraj, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Gender Studies, and International Studies at CCNY's Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. David "DAC" Caldwell, Vice President of the NFL Alumni Association; member, NFL Alumni Medical Advisory Board; co-owner, The Street-Smart Salesman. ​ Recorded: September 28, 2020

As the name implies, ImagineAR (IP:CSE / IPNFF:OTCQB) is an Augmented Reality Company ... but they're not just any AR company. Imagine enables businesses to create their own mobile phone AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Why is that important? Ask Apple CEO Tim Cook who stated “AR Will play an important role in how we use technology in the future – and promises to be as influential in our society as the smart phone” For those of you that are just discovering Augmented Reality, "AR" is essentially a technology that lays digital images and graphics over the real world, typically by looking through your cell phone or special glasses. If you think it sounds like a gimmick, it isn't. AR will create an entire new revenue stream for businesses, organizations and sports teams that will boggle the mind in the next 3 years. ImagineAR provides small cap investors with an opportunity to participate in the growth of this mega market in the making .... and some of the smartest people in sports agree the Company is a best of breed company: "In my 30 years working in sports and entertainment technology, I have never seen a solution that provides such a high level of interaction & engagement" (Chris Dill) "The ImagineAR platform is years ahead of every other company today" (WaV Sports)" "ImagineAR has one of the most amazing mobile technologies I have seen to date" (Gus Frerotte) "The ImagineAR augmented reality platform is truly a gamechanger for sports organizations and athletes to deliver in-home mobile phone engagement" (WaV Sports) If that wasn't enough, the NFL Alumni Association believes it as well, signing a 5-year partnership agreement with ImagineAR to provide its Augmented Reality Platform for the launch of their new NFLA mobile interactive products. This agreement provides for equal program revenue sharing over the 5-year term. On its own, this is a great partnership for ImagineAR. But in the bigger picture, this kind of 3rd party validation from the top of the professional sports food chain has just put ImagineAR firmly on the map. Watch our interview with Alen Paul Silverrstieen, President & CEO of ImagineAR to find out what this partnership means to the future of the Company. Watch this interview or listen by Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify or your favourite podcaster.

The NFL Alumni was founded in 1967 and is the oldest and most recognizable national organization of retired professional athletes. NFL Alumni consists of former NFL players, coaches, executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and associate members. NFL Alumni's mission “Caring for our Own” is to serve, assist, and inform its members and their families. NFL Alumni also has a traditional mission of “Caring for Kids” across the country. Player alumni give back in their local communities by raising funds for youth-related charities through their 35 regional chapters. It is a tradition that has existed for more than 50 years. Alumni support typically raises more than $1.5 million dollars for worthwhile causes. To accomplish our mission & vision, we have established the NFL Alumni Foundation which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information please visit www.nflalumni.org. Brent is also the owner of Ghost Marketing, CHZLD LLC, The XR Life LLC, and a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer. #theespotwithcamille #camillekauer #brentreece #nflalumni #nfl #vrgames #vrsoftware #vr #liveevents #virtualreality #digitaldivide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/support

Since witnessing his father die early from heart disease, Dr. Ben Lerner has been on a mission to change the world ever since. From super successful chiropractic clinics seeing thousands of patients per week to organizing and running multiple health companies, he has developed genetic and nutritional testing to identify weaknesses that keep us from our highest health goal. In this episode, Dr. Lerner discusses why inflammation is the #1 culprit to health and he explains the way to combat and win at this critical game. Dr. Ben Lerner is a two-time New York Times, USA Today, Wall-Street Journal, and Christian Booksellers Association best-selling author with millions of books sold. Dr. Lerner has written 20 books and has created curriculum in multiple languages in health, nutrition, and life management. These programs have been utilized in tens of thousands of corporations, churches, schools, and sports teams in countries all over the world. A former college All-American wrestler himself, he was first named as a doctor and wellness advisor for the USA Wrestling (USAW) World Team in 1995. He traveled with USAW to the Atlanta, Sydney, London, and Rio Olympic Games, as well as eight world championships. Dr. Ben has personally worked as a doctor, nutrition, and fitness specialists for the NBA, Major League Baseball, USA Judo, USA Weightlifting, the NFL Alumni Association, and the LPGA. He has Masters in I/O Psychology, a Bachelors in Nutrition, is a Doctor of Chiropractic, and currently finishing his PhD. Dr. Ben Lives in Winderemere, Florida with his wife Dr. Sheri Lerner, and their 3 children Skylar, Cael, and Nicole. Connect with Dr. Ben Lerner: Website: https://drbenlerner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenLerner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drbenlerner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drblerner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drblerner/ Join us in Making Pittsburgh Healthy: www.makingpittsburghhealthy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingPittsburghHealthy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingpittsburghhealthy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/draarontressler Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review the show! (:

Liffort Hobley, former NFL Defensive Back (Safety) shares stories from his high school, collegiate, and professional football career.  He had a prolific career with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins.  He is currently the President of the Dallas Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.

Action For Akron Free Marketing Advice -------------------------------------- Marketing communications agency Kleidon & Associates is pledging a complementary half-hour consultation for any nonprofit or small business to help them effectively navigate this crisis. The offer is available from now through April. This effort is a part of Kleidon's Action for Akron, a pro bono program that the company started several years ago to help nonprofit agencies develop their communication materials. Companies and nonprofits that wish to seek assistance from Kleidon & Associates can schedule a session at *www.kleidon.com/actionforakron* ( http://www.kleidon.com/actionforakron ) or by calling (330 666-5984. All consultations will be held via video conferencing. Akron Aviators ABA Basketball ----------------------------- *The Akron Aviators* is a professional men's minor league basketball team based in Akron, OH playing in the iconic American Basketball Association (ABA). Founded in May of 2017, the Aviators are currently playing in our third season. The Akron Aviators boast family-friendly entertainment and great basketball for fans of all ages. 7 of our players have either been signed overseas, chosen for US Select Teams, or invited to pro training camps and is an excellent stepping stone for players looking to further their career and also a great home for talented players in the Northeast Ohio region. Their schedule is supposed to kick off in November with their home games being played at Hyre CLC. For more information see https://akronaviators.com/ Linda Theater Spread Message of Hope ------------------------------------ The owner Ted Bare (who also owns the Highland Theater and Leonardo's pizza) is keeping his 50 employees on payroll and was thankful his pizza customers have kept his 47-year-old restaurant, busy enough to support the staff. On the Marquee of the Linda Theater is reads, “Faith, Hope and Love. Stay safe neighbors." NFL Alumni Association HQ Coming to Canton ------------------------------------------ A national headquarters for the NFL Alumni Association will be built at Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. There is a hall of fame villiage? 22 People Charged For Violating Stay at Home Order -------------------------------------------------- Violating an order from the health department is prosecuted as a second-degree misdemeanor, and records from the three municipal courts in Summit County show 22 people have had charges filed against them by local police as of Thursday. The common thread between the cases is that every person charged with violating the order also was charged with another crime. Barberton Police Public Information Officer Marty Eberhart said the majority of people who are out and about have nothing to worry about; officers are not stopping people simply to enforce the order. One man was stopped by police for leaving a grocery store with the “distinct imprint of large cans in each pocket,” according to a police report. He was found to be shoplifting and since his “sole reason for visiting Giant Eagle was to steal beer” he was charged with violating the order along with theft, the police report said. Barberton has cracked down on the most people for violating the order in Summit County, with 13 charged in Barberton Municipal Court. SEXTORTION SCAM MAKING THE ROUNDS AGAIN --------------------------------------- Several individuals have reported to the Summit County Sheriff's Office that they have been targeted with emails attempting to extort money from them. Recipients are told that spyware has monitored their computer activity and a video has been recorded of them visiting porn sites. Unless the recipient pays $2000.00 in bitcoins, the hacker will share his video with your family, friends, employer, etc. Once payment is made, the hacker promises to delete the video and go away. These so-called 'sextortion' scams are nothing more than 'phishing' expeditions whereby millions of emails are sent to random individuals in the hope that someone with a guilty conscience will panic and pay. If you receive one of these emails - DO NOT RESPOND, DO NOT PAY, DELETE. VOTING DEADLINES ---------------- Important BALLOT RETURN deadlines for the Ohio 2020 Primary : *Getting a Ballot:* In order to receive a ballot by mail for the 2020 Ohio Primary Election, your request for an absentee ballot application must be physically at the board office by NOON on Saturday, April 25th. Election extension ● RETURNING A BALLOT IN PERSON TO 470 GRANT STREET, 44311 - APRIL 28TH AT 7:30 PM ● RETURNING A BALLOT BY US MAIL - BALLOT MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 27TH TO BE COUNTABLE Don't forget to use the secure ballot drop box located outside the front door of 470 Grant Street, Akron, 44311! Do not bring ballots into the building! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

Great interview with Mr. David Ubeda on business, service to others, health and wellness, faith, COVID-19, success, family, his best selling books, never giving up on your goals and dreams, breaking your "holding patterns" , and more! David is a uniquely gifted national level communicator working with organizations like the Chicago Bears, NFL Alumni Association, Boys and Girls Club, Pro Sports Experience, and sharing the stage with featured artist like Tye Tribbett, Veronica Petrrucci, Freddy Roddriguez, Brandon Roberson, and more! Listen In! Www.Yourbestlifestyles.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

Episode 19 features my interview with Liffort Hobley, former LSU Tiger and Miami Dolphin. Liffort is the current President of the Dallas Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and as such, stays very active in the Dallas/Fort Worth communities.A Louisiana native, Liffort played Quarterback at C.E. Byrd HS. It wasn't until later in his career that he transitioned to Defense and eventually Safety. Although he had multiple D-I offers coming out of Byrd, he was "partial to the purple and gold" and felt comfortable staying home and playing for the LSU Tigers!He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1985 NFL Draft, ending up initially with the St. Louis Cardinals. After being released, Liffort followed the advice of his college coach and signed with the Dolphins. Despite not making the team and spending a year out of the NFL, Liffort seized an opportunity to return and play for the Dolphins. He made the team and began a successful seven year career playing Safety.Today, in addition to working full-time, Liffort is active in recruiting, organizing and participating in many activities with the NFL Alumni Association. They are a "Caring For Kids" chapter that also focuses on "taking care of their own," by assisting former players with current issues, including health care.Intro music "Next Level" used under license by Composer Rujay Torres.

DONATE: https://paypal.me/RocciStucci Rocci Stucci: http://StreamingTalkRadio.com USE CODE: "ROCKY" On this episode, we have Danielle Edmondson from the StemLight Center, https://www.stemlightcenter.com/ and James McCullough from Southern Stem, https://www.southernstem.com/ and we discuss all the amazing benefits stem cells. “GET WHAT THE PROS GET!” And TURN ON YOUR STEMLIGHT! Owners of Stemlight Center and Southern Stem talk about how they are supporting the wellbeing of children, families and our Veterans with Holistic Wellness and Human Cell Tissue product procedures. Sharing testimonies and vision for helping our Veterans and children with pain, injuries and systemic diseases in healing. Go to either site and enter contact info and referral code “HEAL” and receive 20% discount for procedure. https://www.stemlightcenter.com/ https://www.southernstem.com/ Southern Stem: Southern Stem is the premiere partner and legal distributor of Signature Athletica and proud partner of the NFL Alumni Association for Wellness. Southern Stem is licensed to sell and distribute human umbilical cord regenerative tissue (also known as HUCT) to licensed MD’s, Clinics and Hospitals throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Please contact us today to provide your patients with this life changing regenerative tissue biotechnology. See menu for more details and sign up sheet as well as our outreach program to heal our beloved Veterans in their time of need. “Get What The Pros Get” StemLight Center: StemLIGHT Mission: To support children, family and our United States Veterans in self-healing through Holistic practices and Regenerative Tissue therapy for longevity and optimal well being Vision: A holistic wellness center to support family’s mind, body, and spirit optimal wellbeing. We offer services and programs to support a thriving life condition, inside and out! OUR APPROACH: We desire to walk in the light of God as Jesus taught and serve our clients with loving care, professional expertise and spiritual consciousness. Supporting The Optimal Well Being of Women, Children and Family. StemLIGHT Holistic Wellness Center offers Regenerative Medicine treatments using Human Cells and Tissue Product (HUCT) for homologues purposes. We choose to administer our treatments with the best tissue product by Dr. Neil Riordan’s lab in Dallas,Texas. Our Patients “GET WHAT THE PROS GET!”  

On today's show in Hour One Nationally known licensed Masters Social Worker Kristin Meekhof will be our guest to discuss how we can best deal with the Corona Virus and y the anxiety of the current situation. Kristen also tells us how to deal with no sports or the other things we love the most. In hour two, we welcome 3 Time Super Bowl Champion from the New York Giants Center Bart Oates. He will talk about the GMen his great career and what he is doing now as the President of the NFL Alumni Association. He also tells us what it was like to play for legendary Head Coach Bill Parcells. All this and the latest signings in NFL Free Agency. 10am-12Noon Monday-Friday www.sportskingradio.com

In this episode of the Seamless Podcast: GigaRaise Sports Stars Series, Nest CoWork's Super Bowl party is in full swing as Darin and Mike speak with GigaRaise CEO and Founder Jon Anderson and Super Bowl Champion Lynell Hamilton. Lynell is the President of the San Diego Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and talks about his own Super Bowl experience in 2010 as a New Orleans Saint. Jon also updates us on upcoming GigaRaise events and their plans to build hundreds of gyms throughout the country.

Mike Grace talks Pro Football Hall of Fame and more with the GREAT Mike Ditka.  The Brand Manager for the NFL Alumni Association, Charlie Boots, also joins the show...and we get a full Super Bowl 54 recap with Kendall Gammon, color analyst for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network.

Dever and Bush sit down to discuss the super bowl, Brooks Koepka and the PGA, the MLB trade involving the Dodgers, and interview an employee of the NFL Alumni Association who was at the super bowl.

In this episode of Change It Up Radio, we’re talking about football and making an impactful difference in the world through sports and community.     With Super Bowl LIV just right around the corner, it seems pretty fitting that our guest, Lynell Hamilton, just so happens to be a former running back and Super Bowl Champion himself whose life continues to revolve around football.     2010 Super Bowl Champion with the New Orleans Saints, Lynell Hamilton, is also the President of the San Diego chapter of the NFL Alumni Association, the oldest, most well-known, and well-respected retired player organization in professional sports.     Lynell joins me today to discuss how times are changing in football and how the NFL Alumni Association works to inform and assist players in their post-NFL lives as well as raise funds for youth-related charities and prepare them for the future through interactive engagement with a hands-on approach.     We Discuss:  Why football is such a big deal in our country and why it's more than "just a game" Super Bowl LIV (#54) with the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs The value of skill sets learned in the NFL and how they affect an athlete’s transition Combining developmental platforms and academic performance to prepare young athletes What the NFL Leagues United is doing to teach children how to play football safely How non-contact leagues allow kids to play football while reducing the risk of injury The powerful benefits of team sports and why it is important to be of service     For the full show notes visit: www.ChangeItUpRadio.com

About This Episode: Meghan Fialkoff, Event Producer, Artist & Humanitarian, founded The Americas Chapter of the non-profit, Foundation for a Drug Free World in 2006 with her father, Dr. Bernard Fialkoff upon graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. Beginning with the mission to reach all of NYC schools with the drug-free, healthy living and dream-making message, the chapter spread like wildfire throughout the entirety of New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and subsequently into Central America where she co-directs chapters in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and French Guiana. Through her role as Executive Director of The Americas Chapter of Drug Free World, she has produced and / or presented at more than 1800 events, garnered partnerships with the Miss New York Organization, Miss CT USA, Miss Teen Ohio, Miss Delaware, and Ms. New Jersey, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, New York Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioids, among 100's of other partnerships; presented and rang the Opening Bell at Nasdaq, live in Times Square and featured on Bloomberg, Live FOX, CNBC and BNN; coordinated annual floats at the NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade, “Truth About Drugs” concerts, events with the NFL Alumni Association and annual conventions at the United Nations. She has traveled around the world as a keynote speaker, delivering nearly 100 events in Budapest, Tokyo, Colombia, Paris, Hamburg, Moscow, Vancouver and the UK, as well as throughout USA in more than 18 states. She garnered a partnership with the New York City Police Department, organizing trainings for more than 5000 officers. Through her direction, the chapter has received more than 40 proclamations and government recognitions from Senators, Congressmen and others on a state and federal level. She created and manages the annual Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala, now in its thirteenth year, having recognized more than 125 community leaders at its annual event. She developed the Drug Free World Ambassador program and has inducted celebrity, government, and other leaders and influencers. She has cultivated partnerships with the Harlem Wizards and Harlem Globetrotters; arranged sponsorship events with the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and NBA Draft; produced events with LL Cool J and his Jump and Ball Community Camp, “Dr. J” Julius Erving Golf Classics Event, at New York Fashion Week among others.   Find out more about Meghan at:  Meghan on LinkedIn https://www.drugfreeworldamericas.org/ https://www.drugfreeworld.org/   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/628   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "12," about legendary QB Tom Brady, head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

About This Episode: Meghan Fialkoff, Event Producer, Artist & Humanitarian, founded The Americas Chapter of the non-profit, Foundation for a Drug Free World in 2006 with her father, Dr. Bernard Fialkoff upon graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. Beginning with the mission to reach all of NYC schools with the drug-free, healthy living and dream-making message, the chapter spread like wildfire throughout the entirety of New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and subsequently into Central America where she co-directs chapters in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and French Guiana. Through her role as Executive Director of The Americas Chapter of Drug Free World, she has produced and / or presented at more than 1800 events, garnered partnerships with the Miss New York Organization, Miss CT USA, Miss Teen Ohio, Miss Delaware, and Ms. New Jersey, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, New York Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioids, among 100's of other partnerships; presented and rang the Opening Bell at Nasdaq, live in Times Square and featured on Bloomberg, Live FOX, CNBC and BNN; coordinated annual floats at the NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade, “Truth About Drugs” concerts, events with the NFL Alumni Association and annual conventions at the United Nations. She has traveled around the world as a keynote speaker, delivering nearly 100 events in Budapest, Tokyo, Colombia, Paris, Hamburg, Moscow, Vancouver and the UK, as well as throughout USA in more than 18 states. She garnered a partnership with the New York City Police Department, organizing trainings for more than 5000 officers. Through her direction, the chapter has received more than 40 proclamations and government recognitions from Senators, Congressmen and others on a state and federal level. She created and manages the annual Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala, now in its thirteenth year, having recognized more than 125 community leaders at its annual event. She developed the Drug Free World Ambassador program and has inducted celebrity, government, and other leaders and influencers. She has cultivated partnerships with the Harlem Wizards and Harlem Globetrotters; arranged sponsorship events with the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and NBA Draft; produced events with LL Cool J and his Jump and Ball Community Camp, “Dr. J” Julius Erving Golf Classics Event, at New York Fashion Week among others.   Find out more about Meghan at:  Meghan on LinkedIn https://www.drugfreeworldamericas.org/ https://www.drugfreeworld.org/   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/628   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "12," about legendary QB Tom Brady, head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

Corey Mays is a former NFL linebacker and an alum of the University of Notre Dame. Despite being undrafted in 2006 out of college, he played 5 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2011 to become an entrepreneur and angel investor. He also serves as president of the Chicago chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. Corey joins us to talk about his difficult path to success in the NFL, his transition to business after football and his recent work to inspire others to use their platform to effect change, in sport, in business, in the community and by exercising their right to vote.

For the 25th episode of Bookin', host Jason Jefferies is joined by Robert W. Turner, author of Not For Long: The Life and Career of the NFL Athlete, and Ron Rice, the Chairman of the Board of the NFL Alumni Association.  Not For Long: The Life and Career of the NFL Athlete can be purchased here.

Twin Brothers From Different Mothers hosts Aaron Phillips and Neal Portnoy welcome former NFL players Lawrence Pinson, Morlon Greenwood and Gary Stills to the show. The topics du'jour included football in general, the upcoming Super Bowl and the Las Vegas Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.

Guest: Al Smith, NFL Alumni Chairman Behind the uniforms, professional athletes are still just regular people. So how do we ensure their health doesn’t get overlooked in the pursuit of physical achievement? We’ll tackle this with former Houston Oilers linebacker and current NFL Alumni Association chairman Al Smith on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about the NFL's mental health screening program for alumni, visit http://www.nflplayercare.com/  Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com  "In My Head" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/In_My_Head "Hearts Aflutter" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Building/HeartsAflutter "Scaffoldings" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Scaffoldings

Head of the NFL Alumni Association’s New York Chapter, and former NY Jets footballer, Michel Faulkner, debates the NFL’s decision penalizing players who kneel during the national anthem to protest policy brutality and racial inequities…Staking a position that defends the ban, while supporting civic protest, Faulkner and host Vikrum Aiyer also debate the state of America’s right to free expression in an era where everyone from the President to the ACLU and now even sports franchises are shaping how and where we are able to speak our minds.Guest Bio: For more than 32 years, Rev. Michel Faulkner has dedicated his life to serving God and his community. Growing up in Washington, D.C., he was an all-star football player that became a freshman All-American and four-year starter at VirginiaTech. In 1980, Rev.Faulkner graduated with a B.A. in communications. Then in 1985 he earned his M.A. in Education with emphasis in Career Counseling. After college, Rev. Faulkner played two seasons (1980-82) in the NFL, one season with the NY Jets. In 1983, Faulkner returned to Virginia Tech and graduated with a Master’s. Upon completing of his Master’s degree, he became the Assistant Dean of Students at Liberty University in 1985, and was promoted to Vice President for Urban Ministry in 1987. In 1988, Rev. Faulkner and his family moved to Times Square in New York City, to run a soup kitchen as Assistant Pastor for the Lamb’s Church. A little more than one year later, he joined the staff of Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan as Pastor for Youth and Community Outreach, where he was ordained inDecember 1991. While at Calvary he also served as co-chairman for the New York City Board of Education’s HIV/ AIDS Task Force from 1991- 1994 In 1993, Rev. Faulkner became the Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was able to grow the congregation from an average of 50 weekly attendees to over 400. While serving as Senior Pastor at Central he also served as the Vice President for Community Government Relations at King’s College from 1998 to 2002. He served on Mayor Giuliani’s Task Force on Police Community Relations and wasa Commissioner for the City Charter Revision. Also from June of 2002 to February of 2004, Rev. Faulkner served as World Vision’s Director of U.S. Programs in New York City helping to give share to their 9/11 response in NYC. In 2005, Rev. Faulkner founded the Institute for Leadership, a 501-3c organization to develop leaders and bring scalable solutions to difficult community problems. In June 2006, Rev. Faulkner he founded the New Horizon Church of New York in Harlem on the purpose to build bridges between the economically and socially disadvantaged in the name ofChrist. In 2010 Rev. Faulkner he was the Republican candidate for Congress for New York’s 15th Congressional district. Also in 2010, Rev. Faulkner published his first book “Restoring the American Dream”, which highlights his vision and goals to save the American Dream for future generations. In September 2015 Rev. Faulkner became a Republican candidate for Mayor and in May 2017 switched to a candidacy for Comptroller. He was nominated by Republican, Conservative, Reformed and Independence Parties. He received 22 percent of the vote November 8 2017. Rev. Faulkner has completed four marathons including the 2010 NYC Marathon which was a lifelong goal for him. In October 27, 2013, he completed the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington D.C. Rev. Faulkner is also a frequent commenter for numerous national and local media outlets including CNN and FOX News. In February 2014 Rev. Faulkner lost his wife, Virginia, of more than 31 years to lupus. Together they raised 3 children in New York City, all have graduated College. In March 2015, Rev. Faulkner married Dr. Sarai Padilla. She is a practicing psychologist for more than 30 years and has one daughter and three grandchildren.

Today we discuss amazing people who have made the transition from stardom to service by making an impactful difference in the world.   With the Super Bowl just around the corner it seems pretty fitting that our guests, Lynell Hamilton, 2010 Super Bowl Champion with the New Orleans Saints, and Brock Watson, the commissioner of NFL Leagues United, are joining us to share how they’re applying their knowledge, experience, and love of football towards making a big difference in the lives of others, especially the younger generation.   We Discuss: What it means to be a star or someone who impacts others The 7 habits that make people positive impacters Different ways to reprogram our subconscious thinking 3 questions you can ask yourself to tap into a higher realm of consciousness Helping professional athletes transition into their second career Why the end of a career as a professional athlete often requires a plan b The value of skillsets learned in the NFL and how they affect an athlete’s transition The goals of the NFL Alumni Association and NFL Players Association The Wellness program created by the NFL Alumni and its 5 dimensions of wellness What the NFL Leagues United is doing to teach children how to play football safely How non-contact leagues allow kids to play football while reducing the risk of injury How the NFL leagues are addressing CTE and concussions on the field The powerful benefits of team sports and why it is important to be of service   Learn More About Hosts Paula Shaw and Ken D Foster   Visit: www.TransitionRadioShow.com

Listen as Elvis Gooden, interim president and CEO, and chief financial officer of the NFL Alumni Association, talks about the support available to NFL retirees who become entrepreneurs and why so many NFL players start their own businesses after retirement.

Dr. Ben Lerner is a two-time New York Times best-selling author who has now written 20 books including his 2 latest releases: Zero to a Million in One Year and Winning the Inside Battle of Wellness. He is often known as the co-founder of Maximized Living, but has since sold it and now owns 9 companies. A former college All-American wrestler himself, he was named the first official chiropractor for the USA Wrestling World Team in 1995. He traveled with USAW to the Atlanta, Sydney, London, the Rio Olympic Games, as well as eight world championships. Dr. Ben has also worked as a doctor, nutrition, and fitness specialists for the Orlando Magic, Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball, the NFL Alumni Association, the LPGA, and MMA. In addition to his D.C. degree, he has a Bachelors in Nutrition, is just finishing his Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and is a Certified Life and Executive Coach. He lives in Windermere, Florida with his wife, Dr. Sheri Lerner, and their three children, Skylar, Nicole, and Cael. The programs, events, and care provided he provides have been performed all over the world and in tens of thousands of business, churches, schools, sports teams, and community wide events.

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Seahawks LB Michael Jackson, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Host of the No Huddle show on the NFL on Tunein.com Brian Webber, Steelers legend Andy Russell and former Colts & Dolphins FB Don Nottingham. Michael Jackson - Michael talked about his time playing at the University of Washington along with teammate Warren Moon. He talked about their Rose Bowl victory in 1977 over Michigan and his game saving interception on the 3 yard line as time was running out. He also talked about his time playing in Seattle and his strong belief that the Seahawks coaching staff threw the 1983 AFC Championship Game against the Raiders. Tony Collins - Tony shared his thoughts on the possibility of Cardinals RB David Johnson getting 30 touches per game and if that would be good for his longevity in the game. Brian Webber - Brian weighed in on Michael Vick interning with the Chiefs, the QB competition with the Browns between Cody Kessler, Brock Osweiller and DeShone Kizer, and some of the other top headlines heading into the start of training camp. Andy Russell - Andy shared some great stories about Chuck Noll. He talked about what Chuck said to them the first he gathered the team together: "I watched game film and I figured out why you're losing...none of you are very good and I'm going to have to get rid of most of you."  Don Nottingham - Don talked about his time playing at Kent State in college and two young freshman that showed his senior year...Jack Lambert and Nick Saban. He also talked about being the last player chosen in the 1971 draft by the defending Super Bowl champion Colts. He shared stories about how Bubba Smith welcomed him to the NFL in training camp, how his nickname "The Human Bowling Ball" came about and the great work his local chapter of the NFL Alumni Association is doing for Special Olympics.

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Jets DB Victor Green, former New England Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former New York Giants & Philadelphia Eagles QB and now Chairman of the Board of the NFL Alumni Association Joe Pisarcik, former New York Jets DB Kerry Glenn and Danielle McCartan, writer at the Jet Press and Bronx Pinstripes. Victor Green - Victor shared his thoughts about the Jets draft plus a very passionate opinion that Geno Smith should be their QB and how tired he is of hearing about Ryan Fitzpatrick. Tony Collins - We talked with Tony about his memories from his first mini camp, how much tougher it is to run in the cold and snow plus was he nervous or offended each year when the Patriots were drafting more runningbacks? Hear Tony's reaction... Joe Pisarcik - We talked with Joe about the latest medical advancements that NFL Alumni Association is helping to provide to former players dealing with the long term affects of concussions and other injuries incurred during their playing days. We also got his thoughts on Sam Bradford's demand for a trade from the Eagles and how the Eagles fan will view him going forward. Kerry Glenn - Kerry shared his draft day memories and how Lou Holtz caused his stock to drop. He also talked about how he got the attention of the coaching staff and his ultra confidence in his ability to cover anyone. Danielle McCartan - Danielle shared her opinion of who the next Jets QB should and shouldn't be, he thoughts on the Jets draft, plus insights from her interviews with Yankees legends Andy Pettite and Tino Martinez.

This week on a special NFL Draft edition of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Rams DT turned broadcaster Bob Fields, former Chiefs & Falcons WR JJ Birden, former Rams Pro Bowl Guard Kent Hill and former Rams Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett. Tony Collins - We talked with Tony about his draft day memories plus what it was like showing up at training camp the first time. Did the players, especially the other runningbacks, welcome him or did they view him as the guy drafted to take their jobs? Bob Fields - Bob is a member of the Board of Directors for the NFL Alumni Association and was an undrafted free agent signed by the Rams. What was the draft process like for him? We'll also talk about what the NFL Alumni Association is doing to help the many former players who are now dealing with long term health issues later in life. JJ Birden - JJ was an 8th round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns who later cut him. What were his expecations heading into the draft? JJ was also a track star in college at Oregon, making it to the US Olympic trials. We'll get his thoughts on the Olympics later this summer and his thoughts on fellow Oregon Duck Devon Allen who's following in his footsteps. Kent Hill - Kent was a 1st round draft pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 1979. We'll talk about what draft day was like for him. What was it like going through that day and sitting there waiting for your name to be called? We'll also hear his thougths on the Rams selecting Jared Goff with the #1 selection.  Jim Everett - Now that the Rams are back in LA and drafting #1, we'll hear what Jim thinks about the Rams selection of QB Jared Goff as the 1st overall pick. Plus we'll hear the story about what led the Rams to trade for him after a couple of months after the Houston Oilers selected him in the first round.