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National Boxing Mult-Time Heavy Weight Champion, China Smith and Friends Inc/TCS Global Entertainment LLC. China Smith's  Autobiography: "The People's Champ: China Smith's Rise Beyond the Ring“Boxing is 70% mental and 30% physical; you have to believe in yourself” China “The Dragon” Smith AKA The People's Champ is a Florida native, hailing from Sarasota. Over the past decade he has built a reputation as one of the greatest fighters in the world. As a former National Boxing Association heavyweight champ he has a impressive record of 35 wins, 5 losses, and 27 knockouts, spanning nearly 17 years, giving him a resume that is unmatched in the sport. In addition to his devotion to boxing, Smith is known in his hometown as a hero – receiving a key to the city and his very own China Smith Day Parade — and a mentor to kids and young adults. China believes in “knocking out negativity” and encourages students to stay in school. After years of speaking at churches, clubs, and organizations about important fundamental strengths, he founded his own non-profit children's organization China Smith & Friends in 2007. The China Smith & Friends Boxing and Fitness Center is located at the Police Athletic League of the Manatee County facility in Bradenton, FL. In 2010, he launched “Team China Smith” along with the opening of the Sarasota Chinatown Fight Academy that provides both Boxing and MMA style coaching for fitness enthusiasts and amateur boxers. In 2017, TCS Global Entertainment was relaunched under the temporary guidance of Nicole Weedon, LLC who developed THE PALMETTO FIGHT SERIES along with the DRAGON LADIES (ring girls) and other events, such as the FIGHT NIGHT for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. China Smith will continue to provide quality sports entertainment on Florida's Suncoast!© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

Send us a textSHOUTOUTS Congratulations to Jessica Lynn O'Keefe, Eric Million, and his daughter Brooklyn on completing the Donut Dash to benefit the Cape Coral Police Department's Police Athletic League.If you want a shout-out for you or someone else you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733RUN Aimee celebrates a belated Saint Patrick's Day this week by running the Time To Paddy 5K in Punta Gorda, Florida.Find out more about the races here:  https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/TimeToPaddyKKLuckyFortMeyers EATWe had to have an Irish meal, so we headed to the Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda.  We break down their Irish standards for you.For more of their menu visit:  https://celticray.net/pub-food/.DRINK Of course, it is time for a pint of Irish origin at the Celtic Ray.  Which ones did we have?  Did we have Irish coffee?  What about their new full-liquor bar specialties?  Visit. https://celticray.net/drinks-menu/ to see their current tap list and more.THAT'S A WRAP!Thanks to MagicMind for sponsoring this week's show.  Don't forget we have a limited-time offer you can use now that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code REDPOD at checkout.  Go to www.magicmind.com or use our discount code, REDPOD, at checkout.Or go to https://www.magicmind.com/REDPOD20.  Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! Don't forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel. Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

Brent Burdge is the guy who learned why Delmarva customers saw such dramatic increases in the natural gas distribution fees and explained it better than anyone else. Brent explains why Republicans really need to get out and vote for him in the Feb 15 special election. Early voting begins Feb 5 at • Claymont Community Center, 3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703 • Police Athletic League of Wilmington (Wilmington PAL), 3707 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19802

Today's Mystery: On Christmas Eve, a recently released convict who's set to play Santa Claus at a Police Athletic League club Christmas party is taken away in a big car by mobsters.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Howard McNear; Gil Stratton; Shepard Menken; Peggy Webber; Hal March; Bert Holland; Estelle DodgeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rory, Patreon Supporter since October 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: On Christmas Eve, a recently released convict who's set to play Santa Claus at a Police Athletic League club Christmas party is taken away in a big car by mobsters.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Howard McNear; Gil Stratton; Shepard Menken; Peggy Webber; Hal March; Bert Holland; Estelle DodgeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rory, Patreon Supporter since October 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Bob Beamon is a multi-talented Olympic champion that has followed the "beat" of his own inspiration to make the right jumps in sports and throughout his life. In order to succeed and leave a legacy on others, he had to make the decisive steps in sports to break the longest-standing world and Olympic records as well as in life to follow and achieve his many dreams. On this episode of the @Alloutcoach podcast where sportsmanship meets the scientific method, I sat down with Bob Beamon to learn how his sports career and multiple inspirations (basketball) influenced the decisions he has made in his personal life and success in continuing to reinvent himself as a champion in music. In this conversation leading to his keynote presentation at the 3rd annual Medical Affairs Innovation Olympics event (see follow up episode - stay tuned), Bob presents a very personal, detailed account of how his particular talent, challenging circumstances, approaches to training as well as facing adversity led to his success. In addition, he demonstrates the role his life inspiration and sports competitor's character played on reinventing himself throughout his career across his life transitions including the latest one in retirement as a musician. 0:00 Episode Highlight 1:04 Episode Intro 3:08 What inspired Bob to become a sports athlete Growing up in South Jamaica, New York, rough childhood. Bob's involvement in the Police Athletic League thanks to which he started to compete in track and field. 6:04 Bob did not stop competing because he lost consistently 8:02 Transition from sprint to long jump 8:46 First long jump competition - 19 feet at 10 years of age 10:32 Bob's family background and early loss of his mother 12:38 Junior Olympics in New York - Turning Point at age 14 15:09 What makes the long jump special and difficult Bob's background in the triple jump. He had jumped 25 feet 6 inches in high school. The event requires consistency in training, coaching, and inner drive. 20:48 Bob's coach Larry Ellis did not force Bob to change his peculiar form of jumping Bob's technique - jump over a hurdle during training to maintain a height. He perfected an "unorthodox" form of jumping. 24:43 Reliving Bob's 1968 World Record Jump in Mexico City 26:38 Advantage of working out with best sprinters in the world Bob's adjustments to the long jump the day before the final only qualifying on the last attempt. 30:12 Bob's Attitude & Mindset on the morning of his World Record 32:16 Specific Goal of Winning Olympic Gold vs. World Record 34:26 The emotions of breaking a world record 38:46 Nothing compares to the Intensity of the Olympics 41:02 How Bob reinvented himself as a musician at age 77 43:48 Welcoming the new challenge of becoming a drummer Bob played with a Grammy-award winning band, opened the Track and Field competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a musical performance

On Unstoppable Mindset I have rarely met someone who is as outgoing and, yes, as confident as our guest this time, DW Starr. DW's childhood was by no means normal. Within his first six years of life, he suffered a broken leg as well as two traumatic brain injuries that came from automobile-related accidents. He even encountered a third traumatic brain injury at the age of forty, again from being hit by a car. Oh, make no mistake! None of these were the result of carelessness. No matter what, he persevered through all of these challenges.  For nearly thirty years as an adult, he worked in sales for companies and was a top performer. Mostly after his last brain injury he began using mnemonics techniques to help remember things that, for him, were easy to forget. He had developed some techniques as a child, but didn't resurrect them until his last accident. He also began learning more about confidence and how to use it in his own life. He also began working a bit as a performer giving shows to children and adults on how they could improve their own confidence and thus become better and stronger people. Now, his performances and talks are a full-time job. He tells us about his shows and gives us insights into what he does while performing. He even discusses some of the memory techniques he uses during his performances and how he teaches them to his audience.   DW has visited and performed in forty states in America as well as fifteen countries. He is quite an inspiration we all should value and from whom we can learn much. He discusses, for example, the difference between confidence and arrogance and he discusses the difference between assertiveness and aggression. I think you will gain much from DW's time with us. If you visit his website, www.dwstarr.net you can obtain a PDF copy of one of his books.   About the Guest:   DW STARR, confidence expert, performer, speaker and author empowers teens and adults to unleash their hidden confidence superpower to be the superhero in their own lives. DW draws from his multiple areas of expertise to help his teen and adult audiences reach peak performance success. He is uniquely qualified: started selling at 9 years old, endured and survived traumatic brain injury (TBI), over 25 years of corporate experience as a million-dollar sales executive excelling with the largest medical information analytics company on the planet, international award-winning U.S. Army movie/tv director, amateur magician, and author of 4 books with two more in the works. Using their favorite movie and his proprietary S.T.A.R.R. formula, DW empowers and connects with his audiences as he performs his audience-interactive one-man show DW LIVE! and through his transformational speaking presentations. They learn to re-direct the inner movie running in their minds. DW has performed and spoken in 15 countries and 40 U.S. States … His “Confidence Matters“ message speaks a universal language that resonates with people and organizations worldwide.   He lives in Southern Florida with his wife and his dog.   Ways to connect with DW:   INSTAGRAM….. DW_STARR FACEBOOK…….. DW STARR YOUTUBE………. @CONFIDENCECRUSADER TIKTOK…………… @CONFIDENCECRUSADER LINKEDIN……….. DW STARR WEBSITE………… WWW.DWSTARR.NET WEBSITE………… WWW.WOWUNOW.COM/DWSTARR   https://www.dropbox.com/s/q1x0v88barglevm/Teens%20Need%20Our%20Help.mp4?dl=0    MY MISSION TO HELP TEENS   https://www.dropbox.com/s/ffj4d55iyfjwlm4/DW%20Promo%20On%20Site%2034%20seconds.mp4?dl=0  34 second DW Promo     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi everyone, wherever you happen to be, we want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset, once again, unstoppable mindset, where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet and unexpected gets to be a fun part of what we get to do today, by any standard. And I'm not going to tell you anymore, because I want it to be unexpected until it happens. We do have a wonderful guest today. I love people who are really animated and engage me in conversation and teach us a lot. And that's true of our guest today. DW Starr, and I'm not going to tell you anymore. I'm just going to say, dw, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset.   DW Starr ** 01:57 Hi, Michael, how are you?   Michael Hingson ** 01:58 I'm doing lovely. And you,   DW Starr ** 02:00 I'm doing great. I'm doing great. Did you know that late maybe you, or maybe even your audience? Don't know that Lady Gaga was fired after her first record album, after only three months that Michael Jordan didn't make his high school basketball team, the first time that Taylor Swift was told she was too young for the music industry. Get that and really that JK Rowling, the author the Harry Potter series, was turned down by 12 publishers. Was a single mother, and she was in poverty, and wrote her book in in a in a in a coffee shop. Now the reason I'm telling you that is because all those people figured out how to find the confidence to be the successes they became.   Michael Hingson ** 02:57 And it really is about confidence, isn't it? It is confidence matters, and it's not arrogance, it's confidence. And there's a big difference, correct?   DW Starr ** 03:06 Absolutely, the difference, to me, is authenticity. When someone is truly confident, they don't need to prove it to anybody, because it's internal, it's it's authentic, it's who they really are, and that comes with the good and the not so good sometimes, and the recognition of those things within ourselves. Good point. Well, how   Michael Hingson ** 03:32 did you I'd love to learn more about your story of how you did all that, and maybe you can tell us a little about the early dw and kind of how you evolved over time, as it were,   DW Starr ** 03:43 well, how far back to you? What we just Oh, go   Michael Hingson ** 03:46 to the beginning. What this early memories you got to tell us about you?   DW Starr ** 03:50 I'm two years old. I mean, there you go. I'm two years old. I'm in the backseat of my mother's car, and, damn, I fall out, smash my head on the ground and fracture my skull. Wow, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 04:06 Do you remember that?   DW Starr ** 04:07 No, okay, I just know that. People told me what happened, and then I was lucky. I didn't get run over by a car or a truck. So then I'm six years old, I'm riding my bike, playing, follow the leader, my friend goes across the street. I follow my friend on my bike, and bam, I get hit by a truck. I fly 15 feet in the air, smash, smash my leg on the curb and break my femur, and I hit my head on the ground and go unconscious. Brain Injury number two, when I when I wake up, yeah, when I wake up, I don't mean to interrupt you. I No go ahead times. So if I do that, tell me to stop interrupting.   Michael Hingson ** 04:56 I was just going to ask if you remember that one. Uh,   DW Starr ** 04:58 no. Okay anyway, so you broke your leg, and you hit your head right, and when I woke up my I found out that I had a broken leg, and they had put and then eventually they put me in a cast from my stomach down to both my feet, with a bar in between. So I had a cast on both legs, connected at the stomach area all the way down to my toes, and then a bar in between, so I couldn't even move without being carried around the house as a six year old.   Michael Hingson ** 05:33 Why was there a bar? Oh, so   DW Starr ** 05:36 that the legs would grow evenly, got it, um, and so that I would and so the two, the two, the two legs would be stabilized, okay, otherwise, what I would have two separate casts. So it was one giant cast right now when they took the cast off with, you know, with a buzzsaw, and they took off the cast. My leg had atrophied because it had been in the cast for so long, both of them, actually, and the strength of my leg, the broken leg was still in a healing process. So I had to, I slept on a cow a mattress in my living room, rolled off the mattress and crawled on my hands and knees into the kitchen and taught myself Pediatric Physical Therapy, because it didn't exist back then, and I taught myself how to walk again. Wow, at six, that wasn't really good for my self confidence. When I was crawling around on my hands and knees, I felt, I do remember feeling a little bit like a loser, you know, because I'm six years old, I'm supposed to be able to run and jump. And here I am crawling in my house, and then I go about living my life and different things. And at 40 years old, yep, it happened one more time. I'm in a car on the way to a Billy Joel concert listening to the music of Billy Joel, and I get hit at 55 miles an hour in a car. My wife breaks three ribs, and I hit my head in the inside of the car, so hard I dent the inside of the car with my head, and I don't know it, because what happened was, after that happened, my wife was complaining about these broken ribs. So what? She didn't know they were broken. She just knew she had pain. And so I crawled over the back seat of the car, went out the passenger side. I didn't realize what I was doing. I was on an adrenaline rush, obviously, and I just told her to sit still and everything be fine. The emergency people came. They took us to the hospital. They asked me if I was okay. I said, Sure, I just have a little cut in my in my leg, on my ankle. They said, well, we'll take care of that the hospital. I said, Sure. Went there. She got tested. She was okay, except for the broken ribs, and the way broken ribs heal is just time. So she was okay. We came home, I went to work the next day, and I was in corporate I was in corporate America, working with one of the largest medical informatics companies on the planet. It's one of the top 1000 companies in the world, and I was in sales management, and so anyway, what happened was, a couple days later, I started screaming at her, and that's not my personality at all. So I thought, something's not right. And so we ended up, I ended up going to a couple doctors, and the neuropsychiatrist said to me, I know what your problem is. I went, Oh, good, good, Doc. Tell me what my problem is. He said, Oh, you've had a traumatic brain injury. I said, That's not possible. He goes, Well, why is that? I said, because I've already had two. He said, Well, now you've had three.   Michael Hingson ** 09:14 You know, you just don't know how to keep your head out of the way   DW Starr ** 09:17 you think. And people say you should stay away from cars.   Michael Hingson ** 09:24 You got to mind your head better is what it is. It is so he told you he had a traumatic brain injury, yeah. And   DW Starr ** 09:30 he explained to me that it's a very unique kind of a thing. When you get a traumatic brain injury, you never really know what the long range effects are. He had me read an article about a female steeple jumper, someone who rides a horse and jumps over those, those railings, you know, the steeple jumper, right? And he said she fell off her horse, hit her head, and she had trouble the rest of her life addressing envelopes. Mm. And probably just like you. I said, What? What? What, what, how, what's it doesn't make sense addressing he said, Well, the way it works is that our brain is very, very, very unique, and different pieces do different things, so we never know what your long term effects are going to be. So I was out of work for three months because somebody would say, I want to buy one of these, one of these, and one of these, and I couldn't remember the first thing the person pointed to within, within a split second at the time they pointed to it. So I couldn't work because I couldn't remember. And I was really scared. I was scared that I wasn't going to be able to be a good provider for my family, be a good father to my sons, be a good husband to my wife, and just be okay. But after about three months, things really started to get better, and at that's the time when I remembered, when I was a kid, how I remembered things. Because even as a kid now, remember I had two head injuries by the time I was six. I don't know if the reason I had trouble remembering things when I was six was because of that or not, but I do remember my teacher telling me how to spell arithmetic. I'm doing all the talking here. That's okay, it's funny. It's your story. All right, all right.   Michael Hingson ** 11:30 People have heard mine.   DW Starr ** 11:32 Okay, cool. I gotcha. All right, so arithmetic, a rat in the house might eat the ice cream, A, R, I T, H, M, E, T, I C, a rat in the house might eat the ice cream. And I I love that as a kid, and I remembered that as an adult. And I said, Wait a minute, maybe I can start remembering things by using that kind of a technique, and that's what I did. I started creating memory hacks for myself in different arenas in my life, and that's how I remember remember things, to the point where even today, I use the some of those memory hacks for my own presentations, my own performances. I use my last name star as a memory hack to remember my own stuff. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 12:34 how long ago? So you had the last accident at 40? And how many years ago was that?   DW Starr ** 12:40 Well, that's going to give away my age. Oh, well, that's up to you. Let's just say I'm somewhere around 60. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 12:51 so it's been a while, and so you've been using the memory hack, if you will, techniques for for quite a while, and you still use them   DW Starr ** 12:59 to people too. Sometimes, yeah, yeah. Do you ever forget? Let me ask you a question. Michael, do you? Do you ever forget something that you want to remember when you are going from one place to another? I do okay. Do you? Do you? Um? Do you have things that you always like to carry with you when you go from one place to another, like a phone or a notebook or or something like that. I do so do you ever forget them?   Michael Hingson ** 13:33 The things that I carry, typically not. I've gotten into the habit of carrying them and I don't   DW Starr ** 13:38 Okay. We find that that many people do forget things like their their glasses or their phone or their or their keys or whatever. So what I did for myself is I created an mnemonic device called, please bring a kazoo guide. Now, a kazoo is that thing that you play, that you humid like that? Yep. So please, I have one. Oh, you have one. I   Michael Hingson ** 14:07 do not right here, but I have one.   DW Starr ** 14:11 So do I? I got it as a kid? Yeah. So I used to use that in my performances sometimes. So I said, All right, I'll create a mnemonic device. Please bring a kazoo guide, phone, briefcase, attitude, keys and glasses. I never want to forget my good attitude, but I also don't want to forget my phone or my briefcase or my keys or my glasses. So that's the kind of mnemonic device, memory hack that I'm talking about, that I've used for myself to help me be confident and stay confident in my memory portion of my my life.   Michael Hingson ** 14:51 And I use mnemonics for some things from time to time or not so much mnemonics, but something I. Um, oftentimes, when I'm creating something that I want to remember, I will convert print characters to Braille dots, and I will create combinations that for whatever reason I remember to help me not forget the things that I don't want to forget when when I do that so I hear what you're saying, and I appreciate it a great deal. And I think that there's a lot of value in everyone finding ways to remember things. One of the things that I've always been good at remembering are phone numbers, and I work really hard, even today, when I have a smartphone that is very accessible that I can put contacts in and do I still want to remember the phone numbers, because I think that keeps me sharper by remembering things. So I remember a lot of phone numbers, and I've made it a conscious effort to do that so that, and it's worked for me specifically to be able to do that. I remember the phone number that we had when I grew up in Palmdale, California, and I even remember the phone number that I had in them in my dorm at UC Irvine and and some of the other phone numbers like that.   DW Starr ** 16:26 And any of them start with 213,   Michael Hingson ** 16:30 huh? No, mine started with 805, and then 714, because I went to UC Irvine. So it was 714, and I have a friend who, and I still remember it his phone number at UC Irvine, actually, he, yeah, he was a PhD candidate at UC Irvine, but he lived off campus, and his number was 714, Om, war, 1o, H, M, W, A, r1, and I always thought that was a clever way to remember it. Yeah, and I had one, I'm trying to remember. I know the last I've got to think about it. One of the phone numbers that I worked with at UC Irvine ended with jet one, and I don't remember right off. I'll think about it the first three digits, but it's good to have the little acronyms, or not acronyms, but mnemonics and memory devices, and they're very valuable to use, and more people should probably use them, they might remember things better. So   DW Starr ** 17:33 what I figured out, Michael is I figured out why we forget some of these things, and that has helped me help people understand more about building their own confidence, and the reason that we forget these things is because we're already where we're going instead of where we are. We're already thinking about getting in the car, walking into the other room, leaving the hotel, getting off an airplane, we're already thinking about those things as if they're already starting to happen, instead of paying attention to where we actually are at the moment. So this, this memory hack, actually creates something that we all call mindfulness, which is pretty wild, because I never knew that was going to be one of the outcomes. But because of that, I'm able to stay in the present a lot more often, and I like that feeling, yeah, and, and it, it's that's all part of about being confident, is being confident with who you are in the moment   Michael Hingson ** 18:42 you you asked earlier if I have a phone, and remember my phone and other things I know I've stayed in many hotels, and one of the things, again, it's a discipline that I've developed, is that I never leave A hotel key laying on a table, it stays in the pocket, and my phone will either be in my pocket, or if I'm in a hotel room, I will make sure that it is plugged in by the head of the bed, so that when I get up in the morning, it is one of the first things that I touch, and I'm very deliberate about that. But the hotel key, especially, I just have always developed this habit, this technique of never leave it laying around. And for me, there are several reasons. One, I am too much an out of sight, out of mind kind of guy, and so the bottom line is, not seeing the hotel key, if I put it down somewhere, that's going to be a problem. So the better thing is to keep it in a pocket.   DW Starr ** 19:45 Makes sense to me. It works, yep, but,   Michael Hingson ** 19:52 but people really do allow their minds to I think you pointed out very well. Uh, move to, um, away from where we are to where we're going to be, and we lose that control, and we never seem to learn from our mistakes. Or we think, Oh, well, I can just see the hotel key so I won't forget it. Yeah, that works really well.   DW Starr ** 20:19 Well, if you think of if the people in your audience were to think of people who they have in their life, who they feel are confident and would like to have some of that confidence, or somebody in a movie or TV or in a book they read that has has a really good, solid hold on confidence. They'll see that those characters or those people live in the present moment. And so that's a really important piece of the puzzle of confidence. It's not the only thing. Obviously, there's lots of other pieces of the puzzle, but that, like, I say that's, that's an important piece. So, yeah, it   Michael Hingson ** 21:07 is. Well, so you weren't doing any of this coaching, I presume, or hadn't really thought through as much about confidence and so on, before you had your accident at 40,   DW Starr ** 21:25 I was dabbling, dabbling. I I, I was inspired through many different people. In fact, I use a mnemonic memory hack, to even remember who inspired me. It's to rise t, w o r, I, instead of an S, it's a Z, Z e, t, w o r, I, z e, to rise to rise above, to rise ahead, and it stands for Tony Robbins, Wayne, Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, Ronald Reagan, Indira Gandhi, zig zigular, and Eleanor Roosevelt. So I use my name like I said. I use these memory hacks all the time, but those those people, along with Nelson Mandela and his life, were an inspiration to me that I decided that I needed to share my message with the world, and I so I studied these people and saw all the different roadblocks and the different the different things that stopped them, that held them back. And I said, if all these different people, I mean, Nelson Mandela was in jail for 20 years, yeah. And he was put there by the country that he eventually became president of, yeah. So if these people could rise above, to rise above their own circumstances. I certainly could teach myself how to do that too. And so that's what I did. And once I did that, then I said, I want to share this message with the world. And so I I did that for many, many years with adults. And then there's this thing that happened called covid. Yeah, all the speakers, right? It just shut down, yep. And during that time, some of the speakers and performers realized they could use this concept called Zoom. And I did a program in Ethiopia on Zoom, and I saw how successful it was. And this program was with college students and their professors. And up until that time, I had only been working with corporate America and adults, you know, big, big fortune, 500 companies that's all on my website, if somebody wants to look me up, and all the different companies I work for, worked with. But anyway, so during covid, and I did that, and I said, You know what, when I come out of this, I want, I want to make an, a really strong effort to make a big focus on teens and young adults, because I figured something out while I was, you know, while we were in this covid coma, almost at times, it felt like is that young adults and teens were going to their older mentors, whether it was their parents or whether it was their boss, and saying, I don't understand this covid thing. Can you please help me understand this? And their boss and their parents and their grandparents had no clue what to tell them, because they didn't know what to do either. Right, yeah. So what happens is all these young people who have these people on a pedestal, the pedestal starts to drop, and this hurts their the teens and young adults self confidence, to the point where you start seeing all kinds of major issues going on with it, with young people, and it's all over the news, and even even the Surgeon General talked about it, depression, higher rates of suicide, anxiety, heavy social anxiety, and on top of that, social media. So the teens and young adults sometimes can't even talk to each other because they only know how to do it on this machine.   Michael Hingson ** 25:45 Yeah. Or, or with text,   DW Starr ** 25:49 yeah, yeah. Well, that's actually yeah, both computer and text. And like, I'm holding up a phone right now and it says, Bs, Oh, I better tell people what that stands for, or they're going to get freaked out. That reminds me, me, that's my memory hack that stands for belief system. Okay? It says BS, but it stands for belief system. It reminds me that the way I perceive my life is all based on what I believe. If I change my beliefs, I can change my perception, yep. And   Michael Hingson ** 26:28 the other part of that is, if you need to change your beliefs, that is, we should always look to grow. We have a belief system. We have what we believe in. And I'm not saying that people need to question what they believe in, but they should always be open to learning new things and letting that augment their belief system.   DW Starr ** 26:46 Absolutely. Yeah, so that's designed, that BS is designed every time I pick up my phone to remind me if what I believe is in my best interest, if it's healthy for me, and if it's not, then I need to do something about it, you   Michael Hingson ** 27:02 know, during covid. And I'm not trying to brag or sound arrogant or anything, but I know, and I think I can connect it up here. I didn't have a lot of social anxiety. My wife didn't even have a lot of social anxiety. We We went through it, but we also felt we lived in a in a house, the two of us, we live, where we where I live. Now, she passed away in 2022 but, but just she was in a wheelchair. Well, she was in a chair her whole life, and her body just started slowing down. So we lost her in November of 2022 and it's just kind of one of those things, as her physical medicine doctor once told her, you know, the body doesn't come with a lifetime warranty. So it happened,   DW Starr ** 27:46 no, no, just get out of here alive. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 27:48 not in that sense. And you know, but the thing is that we we felt okay. We got a lockdown, we'll lock down. And we did, but we were much more oriented toward, as you would say, living in the moment and not worrying about all the things that we couldn't control. And I can think about that very intellectually and say that's how we reacted to life. We didn't worry about what we couldn't control. We focused mainly on what we could Oh, occasionally we worried about one thing or another, but mostly we just didn't worry about what we couldn't control and focused on the things that we had control over. And we had control over things mail comes in, spray it with a little bit of Lysol, just to play safe. And neither of us ever got ever got covid, but we we always wore masks when we went out. And I still, when I fly, wear a mask, just because you never know. But I also had a lot of fun with masks, because I've told this story a couple times on on unstoppable mindset. We went to a bank one day, and I went into the bank wearing a mask. I was carrying my white K and I didn't use my guide dog. It was a quick trip, so he stayed home, and I walked. We walked. I walked in. Karen stayed in the car because she also had an autoimmune situation with rheumatoid arthritis, so she drove me to the bank, but she felt she shouldn't go in, and I agreed. Anyway, I went in wearing a mask. Go up to the teller, and they all know me there, but I go up and I say, when we when we greet each other? And I said, Hello. And they said, Hello. And then I said, Don't you think it's funny how today somebody wearing a mask can walk into a bank, and then I held my cane up and say, This is a stick up, right? And the manager came over and he said, you know, we haven't had such a good laugh all day, which is exactly why I did it. But you know, we all have choices to how we deal with things and and how we react to things. And I think so often I heard so many people being so anxious about. Using Zoom Zoom fatigue and everything else. And I realized the fact of the matter is that covid offered and still offers us a great opportunity to deal with a lot of things in a different way, and that, rather than having zoom fatigue, use it to your advantage, and unfortunately, we just don't worry about that, because we are so used to doing it one way, we don't get innovative anymore.   DW Starr ** 30:31 Yeah, so it's, if you look at the people, typically, that are most happy in life, it's because they're continually looking for a way to to grow. And it doesn't necessarily have to be financially, it can be spiritually, it can be emotionally, it can be psychologically, it can be financially, it can be educationally, but if that's even a word, educationally, but it works okay today anyway, yeah. But the key I guess, is that if you're continually growing, you're firing this. And trust me, I've studied the brain a lot. You can only imagine after three head injury,   Michael Hingson ** 31:15 have you discovered that you do you need to mind your head and keep it out of the way.   DW Starr ** 31:20 Absolutely, okay, absolutely away from   Michael Hingson ** 31:24 cars, cars. Yeah, please.   DW Starr ** 31:28 So, so what happens is, is that we're, we're, we're continually reassessing our ourselves, that those are, seem to be the people who are the most happiest.   Michael Hingson ** 31:46 I think there's a lot of truth to that they don't worry about the things that they don't have a lot of control over, because all that's going to do is drive you crazy, exactly, and it does. It just drives too many people way too crazy, which is too bad.   DW Starr ** 32:04 I think another thing for me, though that's really important that I want to share, is that that your life doesn't happen by chance. It happens by choice. Yes, and, and, and. So, you know, we, we've all heard this, but, but it's so true that by not making a decision, you're still making a decision. So if you're in a situation, you go, Oh, I don't really know what I want to do about this. Well, you're making the decision not to make a decision. And that, in itself, is a choice. And you always have a choice. Always say, you know, in Viktor frankl's book, A Man's Search for Meaning, which is quite an amazing book, if anyone in your audience hasn't read it and they want to really understand the deep psychological meaning for how people survive the concentration camps, is in his book, he talks, he talks about the the importance of of of recognizing that it's a choice, that it's a choice that they it's your choice to search for meaning. It's, you know, I made a post. I did a post just the other day. I said, it's not what happens to you, it's how you perceive what happens to you. It's not what happens to you, it's what you it's what you feel and think about what happens to you. It's not the actual occurrence itself, it's how you deal with it. And I think that's really important when it comes to confidence, because you can look at failure as failure, or you can look at failure as a stepping stone. I mean, we've all heard this stuff for years, but it's true. That's why we keep hearing it, because it's true,   Michael Hingson ** 33:57 September 11 happened, and I believe that we didn't have any control over it happening. I still don't think that, no matter what happened, we for could have foreseen it coming, but it happened, and that's not something we have any control over, but we all have control over how we choose to deal with it, which is exactly what you're saying.   DW Starr ** 34:21 Yeah, absolutely. And you know, for me, my parents were very dysfunctional. Okay, so I had a choice. I could, I could use that as an excuse not to be happy, not, you know, to be dysfunctional as a parent when I had kids, although, but, but I, I choose to look at those things as as lessons for me to grow from, to become who I want to be, you know. And that's I, you know, there's one thing I want to make sure I say in this podcast, and that's that, you know, somebody once said to me, well, dw, if I could just like, learn how to do. What you're talking about like in five minutes. Five just five minutes because everybody's in a hurry. Everybody wants to right? So five, I say, Well, here's the key. The key is figure out what you want. Figure out why you want it. Keep showing up. Don't let go of that desire. Don't let go of that dream, and then find somebody either in the real world or in the make believe world, meaning movies, TV, books, whatever, or in the real world, a mother, a father, an uncle, a boss, a librarian that you know a school teacher, whatever, find somebody who has the kind of confidence that you want to strive for, and then let them mentor you. And if you don't have a direct connection to them, use what I call a virtual mentor. And that's what I did. Ronald Reagan, Indira Gandhi, Zig Ziglar, Ellen Ro I didn't have any connection with those people, but what I did was I let them virtually mentor me, and that's what I would suggest the person do, and then for two minutes every morning and every night, imagine yourself being like that person, and then for two minutes during the day. Take a situation in your life, whatever it is, and for two minutes be like that person's confidence would be. Act as if you were that confident for just two minutes. You can do it for two for two minutes in the morning and two minutes in the evening, you just imagine you have that kind of confidence. What would that person do in the situation you're trying to be more confident about and then during the day, for two minutes, simply like, let's say you're nervous about making phone calls as a salesperson a cold call, or, let's say that you don't have the confidence you want to have for playing the guitar in front of five friends for two minutes. Just pretend like you're you have the confidence of that mentor, and just act as if you have it. And that's what I did, and over time, eventually I became DW star. That's not my legal name. That's my professional name.   Michael Hingson ** 37:31 I'm curious why Indira Gandhi? Well,   DW Starr ** 37:34 if you look at how big that country is and how populated it is and how, how she was one of the first females to be in charge of a I think she might have been the first female to be in charge of a country that big. And her, her, her personality, her her, her, her graciousness, her, her tenderness was an important piece of what I wanted for my life. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 38:07 yeah. I was just curious, because I figured some people might ask that question if they were here, so I thought it was probably relevant to ask, and I I agree with the answer. Well, so you, you went off and you, you had all these brain injuries. And so was, you were 40. Did you go back to work eventually, for the company that you?   DW Starr ** 38:31 Yeah, after three months, I went back to work. And slowly, well, I went back to work. I, if I were, I'm not sure I remember this, but I went back to work, I think, a few days a week, and then eventually I went back to work full time, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the top sales producers in that company for many, many years, And I worked for that company for, wow, about 30 years,   Michael Hingson ** 39:04 but then you decided to switch what caused. While I   DW Starr ** 39:08 was doing that, I started doing what I'm doing now in a smaller way, and then eventually it just grew and grew to where I was working. So I was selling to some of these corporations, and eventually I ended up doing programs for these corporations through my other act. And oh, by the way, people want to know why I'm dressed like this. You can't see it, but I'm wearing leather pants and leather boots. And that's because, if you go to my website, or you look at the front cover of my book, one of my books, I got, like five books. It's I'm wearing what looks like a movie director's outfit, because I play an old fashioned movie director. And what I do is I help people rewrite the script that's running inside. Their mind that isn't always so positive. So I'm an inner movie director, helping them rewrite the inner script that runs the inner movie in their mind. So I'm dressed as an inner movie director, and that's why I've got the megaphone in the box,   Michael Hingson ** 40:16 just gonna say. And hence the megaphone. And if anybody wants to know how I know about it, because DW told me, yeah,   DW Starr ** 40:22 yeah, and I, and I, and I use that in my presentation, because my presentation is oftentimes also a performance. Oh, I forgot to tell you this. I was in the US Army for three years. I wrote, produced, directed, acted in commercial. Commercials for the US Army stationed in Korea for one year. Cool. Now that's probably some other things I forgot to tell you, too. That's okay. Amber emulet, you know,   Michael Hingson ** 40:54 that's fine, but you so you you became a speaker, you became a performer. You're also a writer. And tell me. Tell me about your books, if you would. Okay,   DW Starr ** 41:07 well, I wrote two books on change, and as I what happens is, just like we're talking about recognizing how to be better, how to evolve. I wrote two books on change, and as I was working with corporations and doing some personal coaching and consulting, I realized that the reason people are having so much trouble with change is because they didn't have enough confidence. So I said, Why don't I help them with their confidence? And that way that'll automatically help them change. And so I shifted from change to confidence, and I'm really glad I did that. So the first two books are on change. The third book was written to be a very easy this is, this is the one I was talking about. And by the way, if they go to my website, they can get a free PDF for that book. What's   Michael Hingson ** 42:03 your website? By the way? Well, we'll do it again later. But what is, since you've mentioned it so many times, sure,   DW Starr ** 42:08 it's D, like dog, W, like wagon, S, T, A, R, r.net, D, W, star, with two R's, dot net. Okay, now what's really crazy, I have to tell you this. I tell this to people, and every time I say it, I think to myself, that's crazy. If you Google me, dw, star, right now, anyone in your audience Googles me, I am fortunate enough to have the entire page with no advertising. It's crazy to me that that that has happened, but it's because I've been able to be prolific in many ways. I mean, I have a song, I have a poem, I have my books, I present I you know, I do some personal coaching consulting. So I'm doing all these different things. So obviously, that's why Google finds all those different things. So anyway about my books? So first two books was change your size and when change means business. This book is be self confident anywhere, anytime and with anyone. It's a 30 page book so that every day, you can be a little more confident in a particular arena of interest in your life, and it lists 30 different ones, and I'll read to you really quickly off the back of the book. In this book, you will learn improve the inner movie and self talk running in your mind. Use actions and thoughts that will propel your success, gain a greater self confidence mindset day by day, and that's what it's designed to do. And like I said, they can get a free PDF copy if they want, if they want to buy the actual book, they can just shoot me an email and we'll take care of that later. It's 10 bucks, and anybody on on your program that they'll get a 20% discount, so we'll send it to him for eight bucks, plus shipping   Michael Hingson ** 44:03 if they if they just say that they heard about it here. Yeah. Okay, great.   DW Starr ** 44:07 And then another book I recently wrote with the partner is is on memory and AI working with AI, and I'm working on another book with that partner now about imagination and AI. And then I'm also working on a book called Confidence matters. I have about two thirds of that book written now, cool.   Michael Hingson ** 44:35 So lots going on. Yeah,   DW Starr ** 44:38 I like to stay busy.   Michael Hingson ** 44:40 Well, tell us about your show, your one man show, DW live, and maybe tell us a story about it, or something that happened in it, a memory you have of it recently and so on. Sure,   DW Starr ** 44:54 sure. Well, you know, I do it with adults, but the ones that really offer. Touch my heart or the younger, yeah, because there are future leaders, and also they're really struggling. I was in, I did, I did a my dwive Live show for the Police Athletic League, and the was Boys and Girls Club after school program at a recreation center here in Florida, in southern Florida, and when I was done, well, like I said, I played old fashioned movie director. I actually teach them very specific techniques that they can do in depth, like what I talked about real quick in the five minutes I go into depth in my program, where they can actually teach themselves how to be more confident, and within 30 days they are. It just happens. If they do it, you have to do the work, but if you're willing to do the work. So I was done with this one presentation, actually was the performance. And people were coming up and getting, you know, the school had the recreation center had bought copies of the books for all the kids. So I was doing some autographing, and one came up to me, and he goes, I really enjoyed that. Well, he didn't say, I really he's I really like that. And I said, Oh, great. And then I always ask people to be more specific so I can know what they like or don't like. And she and he said, I said, So what's, what did you really like about it? And he said, I liked everything. I went, Whoa, that's really cool. And then I said, you want to take a selfie? And he goes, Yeah, yeah. And I said, Okay, give me your phone. And he goes, Mr. DW, I don't have a phone. I don't have a phone. And I said, You, I think I actually was in disbelief. And so I said, Oh, you mean you left it in the class? He goes, No, no, no, I don't own a phone. And I said to myself, that's why I'm here. I'm here to help that son, that of a mother and father who can't financially afford to buy a phone for their son help him still feel like he has value and hope. And so I said, I'll tell you what. We're going to take a selfie with my phone, and then I'm going to make sure the selfie picture gets to your your I think he was called a coach, your coach, and he'll make sure you get to see it. And so they did that. But that was that was an awakening for me, because I knew why. I knew that some of these teenagers, were in situations that weren't ideal, in their family life and in their home life and in their economics and all but it for some reason, it it finally dawned on me that they can't their parents can't even afford to get them a phone when it's so prolific, everywhere, you can forget that. So that was a great that made me feel good, that I was giving back like that well, and that is, that's really cool story. I got plenty more, but, you know, I don't want to inundate people with stories.   Michael Hingson ** 48:37 No, that's fine. So, so tell me, what are the key qualities and skills that people need to learn or that you use to help people become engrossed in the STAR method, the STA RR method, and what does STARR stand for?   DW Starr ** 49:01 Okay, so S, T, A, R, R stands for something that I can remember by using that memory hack. I figured, yeah, and it does it three different times in my program, it stands for three different things, but I always use the same mnemonic so I can remember it. So let's try this. Michael, what, what's one of your favorite movies?   Michael Hingson ** 49:28 Et, perfect.   DW Starr ** 49:31 Who is the star in that movie? ET, okay, so the s, the s in Star stands for the star or the superhero of that movie. Okay, now the T stands for Task. What is the task of that character?   Michael Hingson ** 49:56 Well, in his case, of course, ultimately, it's to get home.   DW Starr ** 49:59 Exactly to get home. Okay? And who is ETS arch villain, the A in Star arch villain,   Michael Hingson ** 50:13 the law enforcement, the military. Okay?   DW Starr ** 50:17 Now the first R stands for reach coach. Now I could have said mentor, but mentor doesn't fit the formula of S, T, A, R, R, so I had to come up with a word, and I came up with Reach, reach coach. That's clever. Who, who in the movie helps the star attain the task by reaching deep and down, deep down inside themselves and finding the confidence they need to find.   Michael Hingson ** 50:44 And I don't remember the actor's name, but the young man, right? You don't need to   DW Starr ** 50:48 know the name. You just need to know the character. Perfect, the boy, the little boy, right? And the final r, what was the reason that et wanted to get home.   Michael Hingson ** 51:04 Well, he wanted to be back with his people, right,   DW Starr ** 51:07 right? He wanted to feel like he was with people he belonged with, right? Or extraterrestrials in this case, right? Well, so, so that's the start, so that's the STARR method, right, right? So what that is, now you take that and you have the audience. I take that and I have the audience take their favorite movie and apply the same formula, so each one of the people in that audience is connected to my concept through something that makes them happy and feel good. Okay? Then I say, Okay, now that you've done that, now what we're going to do is we're going to make your inner movie. We're going to help you rewrite the script to your inner movie. So guess what formula we're going to use, S, T, A, R, R, of course. Yeah, the S stands for star. Well, who's the star they are? What tasks do they want to achieve? So I asked them in the audience, what do they want to have more confidence in? And they and they think about that to themselves, while I have one person up front be the example. And so I bring a student or an adult up front, and I have them be the example and explain their favorite movie, just like I did with you, right? But I'm having the audience do it at the same time. Does that make sense? It does okay. So, so this is an interactive presentation and interactive performance all at the same time. So then the then, who is the arch villain? I have them figure out who the arch villain is in their life. It could be a friend, a so called friend. It could be a brother, it could be a it could be a school teacher. It could be an uncle. It could be, you know, be a number of different people in different roles, but somebody is their arch villain that is holding them back. And if it's themselves, it's the arch villain. And oftentimes I hear that people go, Oh, I'm my own worst enemy, or something like that. I say, okay, but isn't it possible that maybe you heard that from somebody else when you were growing up, that you're no good at you're, you're not a good singer, or you're never going to amount to anything. That's what my father actually said to me, you're never going to amount to anything. That's another story. I don't want to take the time to do that now, but that's part of what I had to overcome, along with the head injuries.   Michael Hingson ** 53:55 Did he say that because of the did he say that because of the head injuries? Or no in   DW Starr ** 53:59 in addition to the head injury, wow, I had to overcome my father's attitude that I would never amount to anything. And also, just as a sideline, my mom had a stroke when she was 15 years old, and was a very angry person as an adult, so I had to deal with a lot of that junk. But anyway, that's another story. So back to what I'm telling you. A stands for Arch villain, then the R stands for reach coach. Who can you create if you don't have a mentor in your life, who can you make a mentor? Or who can you make a virtual mentor? So if you don't have anybody that you really feel comfortable as a 15 year old making your mentor, you know, maybe it's Superman, or maybe it's Barbie, it somebody who has or something that has a kind of confidence you want to gain more of, and you use that virtually. You. To help. And then I walk them through these steps, step by step, which we don't have time for now, and then the final hours, reason. What's the real reason you want to do this? Why is it a burning desire? And I talk about that earlier in the presentation. The importance of it's not, it's not how to do something that's most important. What's most important is why? Because when you know the why, you'll figure out that how. So that's that. So now I've got all that, but that's just a formula. It's not a strategy. So then I walk them through the strategy, and the strategy is S, T, A, R, R, what a surprise. S stands for self assess. Well, that's what they've just done, they've assessed themselves. T stands for take a risk. What risks do they need to take in order to achieve the results they want? And I talk about some of the risks I had. One of the risks is this stuff, notes. Performers don't use notes typically when they're doing a performance, and I was told, don't use notes. It doesn't look good. I said, Well, I have to. I have no choice, but my memory won't be able to remember all my stuff, and I want to make sure I remember. So a couple of those phrases I said to you throughout this program were written down so I remember to say them. So and then the other risk was, of course, that I was told I wasn't going to amount to anything. So who do I think I am? Yeah, I'm nobody special, so I had to get over that hump. So those are my those are my risks and that so the T and star take a risk. I asked them what their risks are, and then the A stands for act as if. And that's where I have them do, where they're where they're at home. And the two minute thing that I talked about earlier, and I go into more depth about that in the presentation too. And then the first star is reassess. See how it's going after a month, see if there's been some major changes. If there have do the final R, repeat, repeat. But if it's not working, you got to go back to the original S, T, A, R, R, and see if you're really clear on what task you really want to you really want to achieve it, who really is your arch villain? And if you your reason is a burning desire, because it has to be in order for you to make the shift to have the confidence you want to have, right? Does that make sense? It does. It   Michael Hingson ** 57:28 makes absolute sense.   DW Starr ** 57:29 And the teens are like, Wow, no one's ever taught me this before. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 57:36 I'm sure that's true. Yeah.   DW Starr ** 57:38 And the and the college kids and the adults. There's plenty of adults that go, afterwards, they go, dw, no one's ever like, broken it down like that. So it's like concrete. I can actually follow this step by step. I give them a handout they take with them at the end that they can follow step by step. Wow.   Michael Hingson ** 57:59 All right, I have to ask, since we got the star part, what? What is dw?   DW Starr ** 58:03 Oh, man, I don't usually put this out on on the airwaves. Okay, well, I guess I will.   58:12 I'll leave it to you. No, no,   DW Starr ** 58:14 I'll do it. I'll do it. So when somebody meets me, and they go, Hi, and I go, Hi, I'm dw, and they go, Oh, what's that stand for? And I go, Oh, well, most of my friends call me dw, so you can call me DW too. And that usually works. That's fair, okay, but I'm gonna, I'm gonna say it here. Yeah, I'm gonna say, why not? Okay, so I say, once somebody gets to know me and understand me more, then it'll make more sense what DW stands for. If I tell them right up front, it's weird, okay, but now that people have heard me and they've listened a little bit about my story and how you know my personality and my my attitude about life, it'll make more sense. So Ringo Starr had a great last name. I loved it. So when it was time for me to become a writer at nine years old, because at nine years old, I started writing little short stories, I called myself my legal first name and star as my last name that became my pen name when I got to be an adult and decided I was going to be this character that helps people with their confidence. I said, Okay, I don't even want to use any part of my legal name. I want a completely different professional name. So I said, Okay, well, what is it that I do. I help people weave their dreams into their life on a daily basis. I'm a dream weaver, dw, and so every time I introduce myself to somebody and say, I'm dw, I'm. Myself that that's where my focus is. Yeah, people to do that, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:06 And I appreciate you telling us that story. And I, I thank you for doing that. Tell me what are some of the common misconceptions about confidence?   DW Starr ** 1:00:18 Well, let's look at politics for five seconds.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:21 No, there's confidence or lack of it or something. But anyway, sure,   DW Starr ** 1:00:24 I'm not, I'm not going to get specific about anything about politics. Oh, I understand. I'm going to be totally generalized. The reality is that if you are truly confident, you don't need to tell anybody or prove it. So if you see any of that in politics, you'll know that there's a possibility that there's some low self esteem floating underneath Yeah. And that's true not just in politics. That's true when you talk to somebody at a party who is using the most sophisticated words they can come up with to try to prove to you that they are smart, that they know their stuff, the most confident people can explain what they believe like you're Five years old, not talking down, but making it their complicated wisdom in a way that it's understandable to people who don't have that education in that particular arena or training. Einstein even talked about that make it as simple as you can, but not too simple. And that's a paraphrase of one of his   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:42 quotes, right? And then there's the common phrase of, keep it simple, stupid,   DW Starr ** 1:01:50 but you know Exactly, yeah. So overconfidence is usually a camouflage for low self esteem, yeah? So what true confidence is is, like I said earlier in the show, it's authenticity. It's being who you are with all your good parts and your not so good parts, whether it's your physical nature, whether it's your emotional nature, whether it's your psychological nature, whether it's your educational background, you're if you're truly confident, then you accept it all, and then you build from there. Yeah, that's my belief, that one ain't changing, nope. And I buy it. I   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:41 think you're absolutely right. I think that we all too often. I think there's a difference. We all too often just don't project the confidence that that we can we I think there's a lot of difference between a lack of confidence and humility. And there's nothing wrong with being confident. There is something wrong with being arrogant, but, but confidence doesn't mean arrogance. Confidence means that you have convictions, you have things that you know and you're certain about them, which is a fine thing.   DW Starr ** 1:03:18 Yeah, absolutely. In fact, some people get confused with aggressive and assertive. It's the same thing. It's that same concept. You want to be assertive. You just don't want to be aggressive, because if you're assertive, it shows your confidence. So if you're in an interview for a job, you want to show that you're assertive in that interview. You don't want to just have that interviewer feel like they're not, that they're not running the whole show, but that the the that you count in the interview, you're just not another number where they're just going checking off the list. You show you show your confidence by being assertive, and it's the same. You know people, you know they get a meal at a restaurant. You see this a lot, in a lack of self confidence. They get a meal at a restaurant, and it's either something they didn't order, period, or it's just not done correctly, and because they lack the confidence, they're not assertive to take a step to correct it, and and that's not aggressive, and that's not a complainer, that's someone who's valuing their their own self worth. So there's these fine lines sometimes that are important to recognize the   Michael Hingson ** 1:04:44 aggression comes in. How you if you decide you're going to deal with the incorrectness of the meal, how you deal with it exactly, and, and, and I know I'm I actually had a situation just last week. I went with someone to a restaurant. I. Yeah, and my food came, and it was cold, and it wasn't supposed to be was supposed to be a hot meal. So when the when the server came back, I just said, Hey, this is cold. Touch it and you can see. And she said, No, I won't touch it. I said, I guarantee you, it's cold. If they could heat it up, I'd sure appreciate it. I wouldn't ever be rude to a person and be obnoxious and say, You dummy, you brought me a lousy meal and all that. You know. Well, what happened was that it came back nice and hot, but it also came back being brought back by someone who I think was the manager. He heard that we had sent it back, and he actually had come over and said, What's the problem? And we explained. And then he was the one who actually brought the meal back, and it was, it was nice and hot, and it was so much better. So but I know I have,   DW Starr ** 1:05:54 I have something I call personal gratitude program, and I've taught that to in corporate America, and I've taught it to my my now adult sons, and that's that when somebody gives me over the top great service, I recognize it, yep, by going to their boss, either personally, in person or by phone or by email or by a form of some kind, and letting them know that I don't take for granted the exceptional service I got. I do that too. It's, it's, it's such an amazing feeling, because when you do that, I'm sure you know when you do that, it's a win win all across the board. Of course, it is the employee feels good, the person who hired the employee feels good, and the next person that employee sees is going to get some of that good, that good vibes to them. And you feel good Absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 1:07:00 Well, tell me so you do some coaching. You said, in addition to doing the one man show,   DW Starr ** 1:07:05 very it's, it's very limited, uh huh,   Michael Hingson ** 1:07:09 how do you how do you choose to or who you coach? Or how does that work?   DW Starr ** 1:07:14 It works with, working with, with a client that is clear about their why, and they are passionate about their why, and they just need some guardrails or guideposts to help them figure out how they can find the how got it. So it's very it's very limited, and it's, it's at a it's at a very high level, economically and corporately,   Michael Hingson ** 1:07:54 but mostly you travel and you do your show, and you've clearly been to a lot of states, and I know that because everyone DW told me about the map behind him. So he's been to a lot of states, and he's been to a number of countries,   DW Starr ** 1:08:09 40 states, and I think it's nine countries,   Michael Hingson ** 1:08:13 which is cool. No, it's   DW Starr ** 1:08:15 15 countries. Okay, sorry, 15, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 1:08:20 Well, you know, I want to thank you for being here. So tell us once again, if people want to reach out, learn more about you, maybe even contact you. How do they do that?   DW Starr ** 1:08:31 So there's a there's a few ways. One is then go to my website, which is D, w, s, t, a, r, r.net they can find me on Instagram, on at DW star, on LinkedIn, at DW star, they can find me on YouTube and Tiktok at confidence Crusader, confidence Crusader. And, yeah, I think, I think that's good. I mean, if you want to give my email address out, we'll just use the info at DW star.net, that's cool. Certainly shoot me so they can feel free to follow me, or, you know, get a free copy of my a PDF copy of my book, and they can Google me. Like I said, I'm all over there. That's just still crazy to me, that I, I have the I'm I'm lucky enough to have all of that without any advertising.   Michael Hingson ** 1:09:37 It's a great blessing. Well, I want to thank you for being here and being with us, and taking all this time, I've enjoyed it, and I've learned a lot, and I would think and hope that that everyone listening has as well, and that if you, if you like what you heard, let DW know, and I certainly would appreciate it if you'd let us know, you can reach me easily enough by emailing. At Michael M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I, B, e.com, or you can go to our podcast page, which is w, w, w.michaelhingson.com/podcast, and Michael Hinkson is m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, O, N, yes. And we're on LinkedIn and Facebook and a number of the social media pages too, but love to get emails, and whenever you are thinking about this, would certainly appreciate it if you give us a five star rating wherever you're listening to us and listening to the podcast, and as DW does the one man show and travels and speaks and so on. So do I, if you ever need to Speaker, would love to hear from you. Speaker@michaelhingson.com we appreciate it. But most of all, once again, I want to thank you, dw, for being here with us today. I think this has been a lot of fun, and we ought to do it again sometime, absolutely,   DW Starr ** 1:10:56 you know. And just just a shout out to some of your other your other podcast videos. I had an opportunity to watch you do a fantastic job, Michael, and keep up the good work.   Michael Hingson ** 1:11:10 Thank you. I appreciate it. Well, let's let's do it again. Let's do it again, right? Sounds great.   DW Starr ** 1:11:16 Take care, buddy.   **Michael Hingson ** 1:11:21   You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. 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Bob Salerno of the Police Athletic League joins the program. How did he get into helping these kids as a police officer? How does the League help kids in this ever-changing world? What about this Halloween event? What is Bob going to dress up as? What is planned for this weekend in Abington? Bob takes us through all the upcoming events that his police department is involved in.

National Boxing Mult-Time Heavy Weight Champion China “The Dragon” Smith AKA The People's Champ is a Florida native, hailing from Sarasota. Over the past decade he has built a reputation as one of the greatest fighters in the world. As a former National Boxing Association heavyweight champ he has a impressive record of 35 wins, 5 losses, and 27 knockouts, spanning nearly 17 years, giving him a resume that is unmatched in the sport. In addition to his devotion to boxing, Smith is known in his hometown as a hero – receiving a key to the city and his very own China Smith Day Parade — and a mentor to kids and young adults. China believes in “knocking out negativity” and encourages students to stay in school. After years of speaking at churches, clubs, and organizations about important fundamental strengths, he founded his own non-profit children's organization China Smith & Friends in 2007. The China Smith & Friends Boxing and Fitness Center is located at the Police Athletic League of the Manatee County facility in Bradenton, FL. In 2010, he launched “Team China Smith” along with the opening of the Sarasota Chinatown Fight Academy that provides both Boxing and MMA style coaching for fitness enthusiasts and amateur boxers. In 2017, TCS Global Entertainment was relaunched under the temporary guidance of Nicole Weedon, LLC who developed THE PALMETTO FIGHT SERIES along with the DRAGON LADIES (ring girls) and other events, such as the FIGHT NIGHT for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. China Smith will continue to provide quality sports entertainment on Florida's Suncoast!© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!2023 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon  Music~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

August 8, 2024 ~ Fred Hunter CEO of Detroit Police Athletic League talks about the great things coming up at PAL.

In today's climate, ensuring safety in educational settings is paramount. Join us for "Prevent Harm" a crucial installment in the "Path to Safer Schools" series. This podcast brings together a panel of esteemed experts, from diverse backgrounds such as education, law enforcement, mental health, and technology. Together, they will explore innovative strategies and community engagement tactics to safeguard our students.Panel Discussion Overview:The "Prevent Harm" podcast is tailored to equip educators, administrators, parents, and policymakers with actionable insights to cultivate safer school environments. Our panel will engage in dynamic discussions covering topics such as:Early Identification of Risks: Proactive approaches to identify and mitigate potential threats, leveraging behavioral assessments and social media monitoring.Building a Culture of Safety: Strategies to foster a secure and supportive school culture where reporting concerns is encouraged.Innovative Safety Technologies: Exploration of cutting-edge technologies, from advanced security systems to anonymous reporting apps, to bolster school safety.Mental Health and Well-being: test technological advancements that can enhance school safety, from advanced security systems to apps that facilitate anonymous reporting.Mental Health and Well-being: Addressing the critical importance of mental health services in schools as a preventative measure, including counseling, peer support programs, and staff training.Community and Law Enforcement Collaboration: Effective models for collaboration between schools, local communities, and law enforcement agencies to ensure a coordinated response to safety concerns.Policy and Legislative Considerations: Discussion on current and proposed policies impacting school safety and how attendees can advocate for positive change.Speakers Kevin Eberle, EdDCOO Buffalo Public Schools, Ret.·Edingenuity, LLCDr. Kevin Eberle brings over 27 years of experience as a building administrator and former police officer to the field of education consulting, focusing on safety and culture change. As a retired school principal and COO of Buffalo Public Schools, he has also served as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal. Dr. Eberle's multidisciplinary approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and positive staff development with mindfulness techniques, demonstrating how these strategies can transform a school's culture and fabric. He is an associate with Zeal Education Group and serves on the boards of the Police Athletic League, Family Justice Center, OLV Humane Service, and Zero Now. John BullwinkelRetired US Secret ServiceJohn Bullwinkel is an accomplished Secret Service Special Agent with over 20 years of experience in national and global security leadership, focusing on personnel and facilities in the nation's capital. Transitioning to a Threat Manager role in the public sector, John brings extensive expertise in high-level security assurance and threat management. His skills encompass security system assessments, risk mitigation, high-level security operations, executive-level protection, tactical team operations, logistics, event security planning, and team leadership. Known for building valuable relationships, John excels in collaborating with stakeholders, management, team members, vendors, and clients at all organizational levels. Brian KatzSafer School SolutionsBrian Katz most recently served as the Chief Safety and Security Officer for the Broward County Public School District, the nation's 6th largest school district. With over 20 years of experience in physical security, investigations, and executive protection, he has provided security consulting for Fortune 500 companies and other unique clients.At Google, Mr. Katz was the Director of Personnel Protective Services, where he built Google's Global Security Investigations and Intelligence teams from a single person to an industry-leading strategic global organization. He developed the Executive Protection Group, Intelligence Group, and the Global Security Operations Center, managing the company's Aviation program and responding to emergent threats worldwide.Following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in 2018, Broward County School District created a Division of Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness as a Cabinet-level Chief position. Mr. Katz was selected to fill this role in February 2019 after a national search. In this position, Mr. Katz designed the new Division from the ground up, centralizing all safety and security functions, doubling the number of security staff, and creating layers of safety and security accountability. He also developed a comprehensive safety and security training framework, rolling out these initiatives district-wide.

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of empowering black voices through media and mentoring with Kevin Benoit. Established in 2004 by founder, Kevin Benoit, Parlé Magazine began as an entertainment and lifestyle print publication, distributed in New York City. The print publication featured some of the biggest names in music, literature, and film. Kevin is interested in discussing topics such as "How to Launch an Arts Nonprofit and Get Funding in Year One" and "Empowering Black Voices: The Vital Role of Supporting Black-Owned Media Publications in 2024," offering practical insights and actionable advice to your listeners. As a first-generation Haitian American, Kevin graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in media management. His passion for empowering the urban community led him to create Parlé Magazine in 2004, an entertainment magazine spotlighting entertainment and featuring celebrity interviews, yet also mindful to keep literacy and the written word at the forefront. The publication prioritizes BIPOC voices and stories, aiming to empower, entertain, educate, and motivate Black and Brown lives within the media industry. Kevin's extensive work at various nonprofit organizations in New York City, including Police Athletic League, Job Path, Hip-Hop 4 Life, Imani House, and SCO Family of Services, showcases his dedication to youth empowerment and community development. He founded Parlé Endeavors to continue his impactful work, providing comprehensive mentorship programs, scholarships, grants, exposure to industry leaders, and invaluable hands-on experience to youth with a passion for and interest in the fields of arts, media, journalism, and entrepreneurship. In his first year of running Parle Endeavors, Kevin was awarded the BeyGOOD Small Business grant, which he used to host Parle Endeavors' inaugural Teen Poetry Slam and provide youth comprehensive mentorship programs, scholarships, grants, exposure to industry leaders, and teen poetry writing workshops. This accomplishment further highlights his expertise and success in the entrepreneurial realm.  

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Retired Henrico Police Sgt. Kenny Ragland, a long-time leader of the Henrico Police Athletic League, recently was elected president of the National PAL.   Ragland, who has served on the National PAL Board for 12 years, was elected at the 79th Annual National Police Athletic/Activities League Conference held in San Diego, California.  "Words can't clearly articulate how humbled and honored I feel to serve as the steward of this 80 year old organization that positively impacts the lives of millions of youth annually throughout our country," Ragland said in a release. "I would like to thank God and the hundreds...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Welcome back to The M3 Podcast, this week we are with Skip from KC Police Athletic League, their goal is to help the youth be active, and get them out of tough, harsh environments that the youth should not be placed in. Learn more about what PAL does in the links below.PAL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcmopal/PAL Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCMOPAL/Website - https://www.kcpal.org/Follow Us Here! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mossmarketinggroup/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MossMarketingGroupWebsite -  https://www.mossmarketinggroup.com/#Marketing #Business #Podcast

April 11, 2024 ~ Fred Hunter CEO of Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) talks to Paul and Lomas at the Detroit Economic Club luncheon.

Of all the area organizations that work with kids, perhaps the Police Athletic League is most tied to the fabric of New York City. The non-profit has served kids for over 100 years as a recreational, cultural, educational and social outlet—connecting kids and cops on a one-on-one basis, building bonds and mutual respect. Our guest is Carlos Velazquez, PAL Executive Director. For more, visit palnyc.org.

Carol Cline-Ong is a Henderson born cowgirl, turned corporate leader who defines work ethic and excellence. She's the Co-Founder of MDL Group, which started in 1989. Her contributions to the community and industry manifest in organizations like Spread the World NV, Boys Scouts of America Troop 256, Police Athletic League, Council for a Better Nevada, Opportunity Village, CASA Foundation, CREW, and much more. Carol has also achieved the pinnacle with a BOMA Lifetime Leadership Award in 2017. Carol is a tireless leader, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and Orange Theorist. She has fond memories of growing up on Lake Mead Avenue in Henderson, barrel-racing her horse as a cowgirl, attending Basic High School. Her journey to the top in her industry is a lesson in seizing opportunities and being willing to learn every step of the way.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group and author of The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly Bestseller — "How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire." The conversation on America's Roundtable Radio with John Catsimatidis will include the following topics: — Addressing America's economic challenges. — Focusing on the nation's energy crisis with commonsense and principled ideas. | Less dependency on OPEC and unleashing American energy. — Iran proxies' attack on Israel — Update on Iran. In his own words, John Catsimatidis will share with our engaged listeners how his instincts and common sense propelled him to massive business success in this detailed account of an incredible rags-to-riches story. John's dedication to family, faith and country will inspire everyone. John's story focuses on the humbling experiences of a Greek immigrant family coming to America and embracing the American Dream through a strong work ethic and sacrifices. Today, his job creation endeavors through the Red Apple Group employs thousands of our fellow Americans, from New York to Pennsylvania, Florida, and other places. Our conversation focuses on John's book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire," and the vital issues of the day impacting our fellow-Americans: — The dynamism of America's immigrant spirit which is creating jobs and fueling economic growth. — The significance of advancing economic liberty and forging energy independence in America. — Applying common-sense reforms at the local and national levels that will empower people. — Why education and strong families are vital for America's future. — US failed foreign policies. To get your copy of John's book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire" Visit: Catsimatidis.com (https://www.catsimatidis.com/book/) or America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/our-next-prominent-guest) Bio: John Catsimatidis (https://www.catsimatidis.com/about/) John Catsimatidis came from humble beginnings. John was born on the Greek Island of Nisyros in 1948 and 6 months later his parents emigrated to New York City in search of a better life. They settled on 135th Street in Harlem and his father found work as a busboy and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. John is a true son of New York; he was educated in both the parochial and public school systems earning his high school diploma from Brooklyn Tech. John enrolled in New York University to study electrical engineering; going to school during the day and working in a small grocery store on nights and weekends to help his parents pay the bills. During his senior year, with just 8 credits remaining, John dropped out of NYU to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets scattered along Broadway on Manhattan's Upper Westside. . . . and has lived the American Dream Now, four decades later the Red Apple Group has evolved into a diversified corporation that has holdings in the energy, aviation, retail and real estate sectors and over 8,000 employees, with approximately 2,000 located in New York City. John and his wife Margo Catsimatidis live on Manhattan's Upper East side and are parents to 2 grown children; Andrea and John Jr. John is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been a strong supporter of the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years.
He serves on the Board of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, and over the years served in a variety of volunteer positions in the Greek Orthodox Church. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @JCats2013 @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

How can a community keep its children in school and on a pathway to graduation and beyond? How can public-private partnership build a program for disadvantaged kids that becomes effective even beyond its creators' dreams? Listen as our guest shares how the Fields and Futures program was created, its exponential impact on the youth of Oklahoma City, and how a “stone soup” mentality enriched the project to benefit the entire community. Tim McLaughlin says he feels fortunate to have his family's values that built Advance Food Company, the business his father David co-founded in 1973.  As Vice President of Corporate Accounts, Tim had over 25 years of experience helping the company grow from $25 million in sales to $900 million before the family sold a majority interest in 2010.  Through his family business experience, Tim learned how to “connect the dots” and identify and overcome obstacles to achieve a sustainable, long-term vision.  After the sale, Tim felt blessed to have the luxury of investing in projects where he and his wife Liz can make a big impact, that are sustainable, and where he can use his unique ability to build strategies that achieve the long-term vision. They founded Fields and Futures, a non-profit that helps overhaul and maintain school playing fields so kids can find a pathway to graduation and beyond by keeping them engaged in sports and school. Tim has a degree in Business Management from the University of Oklahoma. He serves as director on several local organization boards including the Oklahoma Zoological Society, Police Athletic League, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, and Heritage Hall Board of Trustees. Tim also serves as an OKC member of the Neighborhoods Subcommittee and as an Advisory Board Member for ArtSup?!, a creative after-school extended learning opportunity for inner city youth. In 2017, Oklahoma City University honored Tim with the Able Lemons/Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence. Tim and Liz have four children and live in Edmond, Oklahoma. Bigger Than Business is the show where you'll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You'll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face. www.thecapitalchartroom.com

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Graig Erenstoft, known as Officer E, is the digital safety expert for Connected Class. He has been presenting to parents and students for over 24 years and is currently a police lieutenant in Florida. In this episode, Officer E and host Ross Romano talk about: Defining digital safety for kids and its critical importance in the connected world The “Take Three for Digital Safety” video series for parents Common questions parents have about digital safety Facilitating parent-child conversations The fast-shifting digital landscape Mental health challenges from social media Tips to foster good, safe habits On Thursday, November 9 from 7-8 p.m. Eastern, Officer E will present a free webinar for parents and educators. If you'd like to attend, RSVP below:Take Three for Digital Safety: Tips for Keeping Your Child SafeRSVP Here or at https://connectedclass.com About our guestOfficer E serves as the digital safety expert for Connected Class. He hosts the series “Take Three for Digital Safety” which provides valuable resources and tips to help parents navigate the challenges presented by the latest technology and social media trends. He has been presenting to parents and students for over 24 years and is currently a police lieutenant in Florida. Prior to his law enforcement career, Officer E worked as a youth director for 12 years before making the leap into law enforcement. As a law enforcement officer, he has served as a School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, and among other duties, as a leader in the youth Police Athletic League. He enjoys engaging with students and parents to provide them with tools and resources to make good choices and stay safe. Officer E uses his training and experience as a police officer, husband, and father of two boys to relate to the challenges parents face each day in an ever-changing world on optics such as bullying, drugs and alcohol, and technology and social media. About today's hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC. He hosts The Authority Podcast, on which he interviews leading authors from the education world and beyond to draw out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success. Listen here: https://authoritypodcast.net Ross is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn

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Mark and Tony discuss all of his charitable work. Tony and Mark are both involved in the Police Athletic League. Tony also has a program for underprivileged kids that teaches them how to act.

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This week you're going to be hearing from two more of the mentors in our C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program: Shawnie Nix and Todd Donoho. (Technically, you're hearing from three C-10 mentors as Al Wallace, a longtime Kansas City sportscaster, leads the discussion.)This was recorded on Wednesday night, September 6th, in front of our students and mentors at Music Theater Heritage inside Crown Center here in Kansas City.We interview mentors from time to time because we want the students in the program to hear about leadership within different companies, and see that most of our paths aren't straight between high school and a possible career to the ultimate career in a person's life. We recorded these four with the idea that they'd be episodes of the C-10 Podcast.We actually recorded four interviews that night, and you can hear the first two — Jen Fescoe and Jim Unruh — in last week's episode.As mentioned, though, this week are Shawnie Nix and Todd Donoho.First up is Shawnie, who happened to be the guest of our second-ever C-10 Podcast in 2020. (Link below.) But Shawnie has a special place in the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program. She used to bring groups from the Police Athletic League to Kauffman Stadium for a program we used to have called C You At The K. That program ended up being the impetus for what became the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program….and because we'd gotten to know her really well through C You At The K, when we put together the curriculum committee to form C-10, we asked Shawnie to be a part of that. And, about three years ago, as she was nearing retirement from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, she became a mentor in the C-10 program. And we're so lucky to have her as a part of this.After Shawnie you'll hear from longtime sportscaster Todd Donoho, who's been with C-10 as a pinch-hitter mentor — a substitute mentor — since our first year. As you'll hear, Todd had a long and successful career as a sports anchor in Michigan, Cincinnati and Los Angeles. Besides being one of our most active pinch hitters, Todd has also been an important part of our C You At Topgolf committee for the past few years.One quick note about Todd's interview because it's unlike the other three that you've heard up to this point. Although students and mentors could ask questions of each guest that night, we took those out. But you'll get a chance to hear a couple of the students' questions for Todd. We're leaving them in because the answers are insightful and entertaining.LINKS:To hear Episode 2 of the C-10 Podcast, which features Shawnie Nix, click here.For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group and author of The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly Bestseller — "How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire." The conversation on America's Roundtable Radio with John Catsimatidis will include the following topics: — Addressing America's economic challenges. — Focusing on the nation's energy crisis with commonsense and principled ideas. | Less dependency on OPEC and unleashing American energy. — Why Americans should focus on elevating education as a key priority for the next generation. — Update on Iran. In his own words, John Catsimatidis will share with our engaged listeners how his instincts and common sense propelled him to massive business success in this detailed account of an incredible rags-to-riches story. John's dedication to family, faith and country will inspire everyone. John's story focuses on the humbling experiences of a Greek immigrant family coming to America and embracing the American Dream through a strong work ethic and sacrifices. Today, his job creation endeavors through the Red Apple Group employs thousands of our fellow Americans, from New York to Pennsylvania, Florida, and other places. Our conversation focuses on John's new book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire," and the vital issues of the day impacting our fellow-Americans: — The dynamism of America's immigrant spirit which is creating jobs and fueling economic growth. — The significance of advancing economic liberty and forging energy independence in America. — Applying common-sense reforms at the local and national levels that will empower people. — Why education and strong families are vital for America's future. Our Republic's 250th anniversary in 2026. — The foundation of faith in America, and the importance of philanthropy in supporting local communities and civil society endeavors. To get your copy of John's book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire" Visit: Catsimatidis.com (https://www.catsimatidis.com/book/) or America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/our-next-prominent-guest) Bio: John Catsimatidis (https://www.catsimatidis.com/about/) John Catsimatidis came from humble beginnings. John was born on the Greek Island of Nisyros in 1948 and 6 months later his parents emigrated to New York City in search of a better life. They settled on 135th Street in Harlem and his father found work as a busboy and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. John is a true son of New York; he was educated in both the parochial and public school systems earning his high school diploma from Brooklyn Tech. John enrolled in New York University to study electrical engineering; going to school during the day and working in a small grocery store on nights and weekends to help his parents pay the bills. During his senior year, with just 8 credits remaining, John dropped out of NYU to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets scattered along Broadway on Manhattan's Upper Westside. . . . and has lived the American Dream Now, four decades later the Red Apple Group has evolved into a diversified corporation that has holdings in the energy, aviation, retail and real estate sectors and over 8,000 employees, with approximately 2,000 located in New York City. John and his wife Margo Catsimatidis live on Manhattan's Upper East side and are parents to 2 grown children; Andrea and John Jr. John is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been a strong supporter of the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years.
He serves on the Board of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, and over the years served in a variety of volunteer positions in the Greek Orthodox Church. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @JCats2013 @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

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Julie Redcay lived through a drug-abusing and drug-dealing father, days without food, robberies at their home, and the worst news a child could receive. It would have been easy to quit. But then…you don't know Julie. She finished high school, college, and law school with a fierce will to win. Along the way, she's helped hundreds of thousands of kids look forward to a better life. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and merch Follow us on... Twitter Facebook Instagram

Julie Redcay lived through a drug-abusing and drug-dealing father, days without food, robberies at their home, and the worst news a child could receive. It would have been easy to quit. But then…you don't know Julie. She finished high school, college, and law school with a fierce will to win. Along the way, she's helped hundreds of thousands of kids look forward to a better life. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and merch Follow us on... Twitter Facebook Instagram

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The nonprofit Henrico Police Athletic League will hold its annual Community Day event Monday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon – for the first time from its newly renovated home in the former MathScience Innovation Center in Eastern Henrico. As part of its summer camps, HPAL's Community Day provides youngsters with experiences that are designed to underscore the importance of service to others and the community. Community Day will include several community service projects: a food drive that will benefit the nonprofit Henrico Community Food Bank (HPAL will collect canned and other nonperishable food items through Friday, Aug. 4,...Article LinkSupport the show

National Boxing Mult-Time Heavy Weight Champion China “The Dragon” Smith AKA The People's Champ is a Florida native, hailing from Sarasota. Over the past decade he has built a reputation as one of the greatest fighters in the world. As a former National Boxing Association heavyweight champ he has a impressive record of 35 wins, 5 losses, and 27 knockouts, spanning nearly 17 years, giving him a resume that is unmatched in the sport. In addition to his devotion to boxing, Smith is known in his hometown as a hero – receiving a key to the city and his very own China Smith Day Parade — and a mentor to kids and young adults. China believes in “knocking out negativity” and encourages students to stay in school. After years of speaking at churches, clubs, and organizations about important fundamental strengths, he founded his own non-profit children's organization China Smith & Friends in 2007. The China Smith & Friends Boxing and Fitness Center is located at the Police Athletic League of the Manatee County facility in Bradenton, FL. In 2010, he launched “Team China Smith” along with the opening of the Sarasota Chinatown Fight Academy that provides both Boxing and MMA style coaching for fitness enthusiasts and amateur boxers. In 2017, TCS Global Entertainment was relaunched under the temporary guidance of Nicole Weedon, LLC who developed THE PALMETTO FIGHT SERIES along with the DRAGON LADIES (ring girls) and other events, such as the FIGHT NIGHT for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. China Smith will continue to provide quality sports entertainment on Florida's Suncoast!© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!2023 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon  Music~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

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Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group. The conversation will highlight John's new book released a few weeks ago titled, "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire." In his own words, John Catsimatidis will share with our engaged listeners how his instincts and common sense propelled him to massive business success in this detailed account of an incredible rags-to-riches story. John's dedication to family, faith and country will inspire everyone. John's story focuses on the humbling experiences of a Greek immigrant family coming to America and embracing the American Dream through a strong work ethic and sacrifices. Today, his job creation endeavors through the Red Apple Group employs thousands of our fellow Americans, from New York to Pennsylvania, Florida, and other places. Our conversation focuses on John's new book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire," and the vital issues of the day impacting our fellow-Americans: — The dynamism of America's immigrant spirit which is creating jobs and fueling economic growth. — The significance of advancing economic liberty and forging energy independence in America. — Applying common-sense reforms at the local and national levels that will empower people. — Why education and strong families are vital for America's future. Our Republic's 250th anniversary in 2026. — The foundation of faith in America, and the importance of philanthropy in supporting local communities and civil society endeavors. To get your copy of John's book — "How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire" Visit: Catsimatidis.com (https://www.catsimatidis.com/book/) or America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/our-next-prominent-guest) Bio: John Catsimatidis (https://www.catsimatidis.com/about/) John Catsimatidis came from humble beginnings. John was born on the Greek Island of Nisyros in 1948 and 6 months later his parents emigrated to New York City in search of a better life. They settled on 135th Street in Harlem and his father found work as a busboy and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. John is a true son of New York; he was educated in both the parochial and public school systems earning his high school diploma from Brooklyn Tech. John enrolled in New York University to study electrical engineering; going to school during the day and working in a small grocery store on nights and weekends to help his parents pay the bills. During his senior year, with just 8 credits remaining, John dropped out of NYU to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets scattered along Broadway on Manhattan's Upper Westside. . . . and has lived the American Dream Now, four decades later the Red Apple Group has evolved into a diversified corporation that has holdings in the energy, aviation, retail and real estate sectors and over 8,000 employees, with approximately 2,000 located in New York City. John and his wife Margo Catsimatidis live on Manhattan's Upper East side and are parents to 2 grown children; Andrea and John Jr. John is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been a strong supporter of the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years.
He serves on the Board of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, and over the years served in a variety of volunteer positions in the Greek Orthodox Church. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @JCats2013 @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5k is the Police Athletic Leagues top fundraising event, and you can learn how to join! Also:  For the first time in each program's history, the Kell Longhorns are state champs; Brian Jordan, current Braves analyst and long time MLB and NFL Player, visited Mount Paran Christian School; And Cobb schools have a new online portal for ordering graduation tickets. #CobbCounty #Marietta #LocalNews -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 17, Britt is joined by two very special people in her life for an emPWRing episode! Melissa Cedeno and Chitara Waiters were, with Britt, founding members of Albany Charter High School for Girls. Melissa was the Principal and Britt's boss and mentor- their experience together has had a lasting positive influence and impression on Britt, and many aspects of her leadership style can be attributed to the mentorship Melissa provided. Chitara was responsible for building the Counseling program at Albany CHS, and worked alongside Britt to build the College Bound program. Melissa and Chitara talk with Britt about: Their backgrounds Albany Charter High School for Girls: the highs and lows Women of color in the workplace The balance and challenges faced as a mom in a leadership role Being a female leader: imposter syndrome, leadership style, and how to overcome challenges and adversity Advice for women and women of color looking to grow in their professional and personal life About Melissa: Melissa Cedeño has served as the director of the University at Albany's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) since December 2021. She is a Brooklyn native, a UAlbany EOP alum, proud parent of a UAlbany alum, and a longtime champion of educational access., Over the past two decades, Melissa has developed and led multiple education programs, including founding new charter high schools in Brooklyn and Albany. She has been a teacher, principal, school dean and educational consultant, and taught writing at UAlbany's EOP. Most recently she was managing director of family and community engagement of DREAM, a network of New York charter schools. Melissa graduated from UAlbany in 1994 with a Bachelor's in English, and earned a Master's in English education from Teachers College at Columbia University in 1996. She completed the Simmons School of Management's Strategic Leadership for Women Program and received the Redefined Principal Program Certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She knows firsthand the transformational power EOP offers UAlbany students and is proud to return to a program that prepares so many to succeed academically, professionally and personally. About Chitara: Chitara Waiters is the Senior Director of Adolescent and School Based Health Services at Urban Health Plan, a Community Health Center, located in the Bronx, NY. Chitara studied Social Work and Africana Studies at the University at Albany where she also obtained her Master's degree in Social Work. Her work started at the Police Athletic League at the age of 14. Chitara has spent the past two decades working with children and families at various public schools and non-profit organizations. She enjoys traveling, learning new things and spending time with her three children Jaden, Lena and Trey. Follow PWR! ⬇️ Website: www.pwr518.com Instagram: @pwr_518 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pwr518 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pwr518/message

In this week's episode I sit down with George Parkinson to discuss family legacy and mentorship through athletics. George is the founder of Alpha Christian Athletes (ACA). ACA is a youth sports performance training organization that help young athletes train and receive mentorship during its annual 8-week program. George shares about the influence sports and coaching has had on his family and him when he was growing up. Now he wants nothing more that to share his passion and give back to the next generation. His coaching staff and he are pouring themselves into a next level program that is preparing the next generations not only for the field be more importantly they are providing a foundation that will make them men of character. George shares what participants can expect for this spring's 2023 session in addition to what the future holds for ACA. George is a fiercely loyal friend, and passionate husband, father, and coach.ACA Website: https://www.alphachristianathletes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpha.christianathletes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063976847181The Interrupted PodcastThe Interrupted Podcast Website: https://www.interruptme.org/ The Interrupted Podcast Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/theinterrupted_podcast/The Interrupted Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theinterruptedpodcast/Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interruptedsteve/The Interrupted Podcast YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKu9POIpFKRlQXmRC_uYyfw

The Orange County Police Athletic League provides athletic, recreational, and educational programs for kids by using dedicated Orange County Sheriff's deputies as coaches and mentors. The deputies work at select schools in Orange County and organize flag football, soccer and basketball leagues. PAL Deputies Maurice Crum and Shawn Randall join Behind the Star host Jon Busdeker to talk about sports, the students and why PAL matters. 

The former Ms. Continental America 2008, Gail Kasper, is an actress, comedian and late-night television host of Raw Reality With Gail Kasper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Gail is also the Host of the Philadelphia Visitors Channel, the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Airport, a Life-Business-Fitness-Nutrition Coach, and author of multiple life and self-help audio books available on iTunes. Her latest creation is the Selfie Fitness Challenge Full-Body Workout System. Gail has earned the rankings of an in-demand national media personality who has been the topic of discussion on Regis and Kelly and has made numerous appearances on national and network affiliates that include ABC, FOX, CW11, Comcast, and CBS, where she co-hosted the Emmy award-winning America's TVJobNetwork. She plays diversified roles as the star of the late-night show Raw Reality where she branded such characters as Clyde, Candi, and Monique - regular guests on the show. A former Contributing Editor to Success Magazine with the "Ask Gail" column and host of the "Ask Gail" segment on the Comcast morning show, Gail's other accolades include being selected as a national Top 5 Finalist for the 2010 Wilhelmina Shape Magazine/Men's Fitness Magazine Fitness Body Competition, Philadelphia's Sexiest Single 2008, and Model for The Beautiful Posters, an initiative that supports our Troops, Animal Welfare, and Going Green. Gail's expertise extends to the business world where her talents have been utilized by individuals and organizations as a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and the creator of SAD-T(TM) (Systematic Attitude Development-Technique(TM)). Through her Systematic Attitude Development-Technique(TM) (SAD-T(TM)), Gail has transformed her life. Starting her business from a one-bedroom apartment with no money and no clients to becoming one of America's most sought-after Life Strategy and group Performance Experts. Executives, Professional Athletes, Sports Teams, Fortune 500 Companies, and Ivy League Universities have adopted Gail's methods with proven results. As the founder and Executive Director of the Make a Decision to Win Foundation, she volunteers her time to empower challenged adults and students to find the greatness within themselves. Thousands of students have benefited from Gail's message and generosity with over $35,000 in book donations and speaking engagements. A strong supporter of our Troops, Gail has given nearly $100,000 in speaking engagements, coaching, appearances, and product donations to our Troops and their families. To date, over 21,000 posters have been shipped overseas. She has also supported multiple charities including the Police Athletic League, the American Cancer Society, the USO, Pennsylvania's Dog Law Enforcement Team, and multiple rescues and animal groups. As the owner of two rescued Basset Hounds, Apollo and Winslow, Gail is the founder of Pawtographs®, a foundation whose primary focus is animal welfare and rescue issues. Within this role, Gail initiated H.RES. 63 for a National Animal Rescue Day. With her tireless efforts, in 2008, Gail was awarded the distinguished honor of Woman of the Year, based on her accomplishments and contributions to society by the ABI International Board of Review which represents over 6000 panelists in over 75 countries. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourpodcaster/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourpodcaster/support

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In Today's Podcast, we are discussing our Community Giving Project for 2022. We sat down with our staff and discussed donating to a few local charities. We have been supporting charities in the South Florida area since our inception in 2001. This year we wanted to involve the employees and go out and visit some local charities that we all decided upon, and we chose them because we feel that they are doing good work in the community. We created a webpage on our website with each charity and a description of what they all do, and it was nice to go out and meet the people that run the charities and see precisely what they do. These non-profits are doing various things, helping the environment, children, and veterans, and providing educational services for children. Carpe Deim We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year. Allen Nationwide Payment Systems 2022 Community Giving Project, we donate in kind and funds to local charities each year. This year we wanted to do it and involve our employees in the project. Since founding Nationwide Payment Systems Inc, in 2001, Allen Kopelman and David Burney have always been involved in the local community, donating time, resources, and money. This year we decided to take a new approach by involving our employees and picking local charities. As a team, we wanted to impact the community positively. We chose charities that impact the environment, children, education, and veterans. We feel these are essential charities and are doing great things in the community. National Save the Turtle Foundation Learn more at https://savetheseaturtle.org/ Since 1987, the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide educational programming, promote public awareness of Florida's marine ecosystems, and support sea turtle research both in United States and abroad. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting those who devote endless hours in the battle to understand and preserve the marine environment and invites you to learn more about this important work. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) Check https://equineatsf.org/ for more information. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) provides therapeutic riding and equine activities to children and adults with special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally and emotionally. Y.O.V.E. – Youth of Valor Empowerment Check out their website: https://www.yove.org/ Their mission is to mentor, empower, develop, equip and coach underprivileged high school teenage girls attending public schools in under-resource communities by providing opportunities and growth experiences that will enable them to become independent and confident young ladies, college bound, career focus and ready to join the next generation of women leaders and pioneers of tomorrow. Circle of Love Empowers women and girls. North Miami Police Athletic League Learn more at https://northmiamipal.org/ “The Police Athletic League of North Miami's (PAL of North Miami) mission is to cultivate the partnership between parents, schools, the community, and the police department in order to develop productive, active leaders from our communities' youth.” Chai Center – Chabad of Coral Springs Learn more at https://www.mychaicenter.com/ Chabad Lubavitch of North Miami Learn more at https://www.thejewishcenterflorida.com/

In Today's Podcast, we are discussing our Community Giving Project for 2022. We sat down with our staff and discussed donating to a few local charities. We have been supporting charities in the South Florida area since our inception in 2001. This year we wanted to involve the employees and go out and visit some local charities that we all decided upon, and we chose them because we feel that they are doing good work in the community. We created a webpage on our website with each charity and a description of what they all do, and it was nice to go out and meet the people that run the charities and see precisely what they do. These non-profits are doing various things, helping the environment, children, and veterans, and providing educational services for children. Carpe Deim We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year. Allen Nationwide Payment Systems 2022 Community Giving Project, we donate in kind and funds to local charities each year. This year we wanted to do it and involve our employees in the project. Since founding Nationwide Payment Systems Inc, in 2001, Allen Kopelman and David Burney have always been involved in the local community, donating time, resources, and money. This year we decided to take a new approach by involving our employees and picking local charities. As a team, we wanted to impact the community positively. We chose charities that impact the environment, children, education, and veterans. We feel these are essential charities and are doing great things in the community. National Save the Turtle Foundation Learn more at https://savetheseaturtle.org/ Since 1987, the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide educational programming, promote public awareness of Florida's marine ecosystems, and support sea turtle research both in United States and abroad. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting those who devote endless hours in the battle to understand and preserve the marine environment and invites you to learn more about this important work. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) Check https://equineatsf.org/ for more information. Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) provides therapeutic riding and equine activities to children and adults with special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally and emotionally. Y.O.V.E. – Youth of Valor Empowerment Check out their website: https://www.yove.org/ Their mission is to mentor, empower, develop, equip and coach underprivileged high school teenage girls attending public schools in under-resource communities by providing opportunities and growth experiences that will enable them to become independent and confident young ladies, college bound, career focus and ready to join the next generation of women leaders and pioneers of tomorrow. Circle of Love Empowers women and girls. North Miami Police Athletic League Learn more at https://northmiamipal.org/ “The Police Athletic League of North Miami's (PAL of North Miami) mission is to cultivate the partnership between parents, schools, the community, and the police department in order to develop productive, active leaders from our communities' youth.” Chai Center – Chabad of Coral Springs Learn more at https://www.mychaicenter.com/ Chabad Lubavitch of North Miami Learn more at https://www.thejewishcenterflorida.com/

Metro State Serial Police Impersonator Jeremy Dewitte on Jail Phone Call Crying and Begging His WifeFlorida Man: 6 Crazy Details Of A Serial Police ImpersonatorJeremy Dewitte is a serial police impersonator out of Orlando, Florida, and quite a prolific one at that. At the time of this writing, he is currently facing seven charges of falsely personating a police officer, along with a handful of other charges, with more being added as investigations continue. Dewitte's facing 85 years in prison, and if the court rules that he's a habitual felony offender, those sentences could be doubled. 170 years for being a wannabe cop. To put that into perspective, the leader of the NXIVM sex-trafficking cult only got 120.Make no mistake, Jeremy Dewitte is a very strange man, and the further you look into his story, the weirder it gets. We've dug into this story as far as we could without risking a psychotic breakdown, and we're barely able to scratch the surface here ...6What Is It With This Guy?Dewitte runs a company called Metro-State Special Services which, according to their own website, provides motorcycle escorts for funerals and VIPs and "offer a full fleet marked motorcade unites , such as Ford Crown Vic Patrol Cars and BMW / Kawasaki Patrol Motorcycles," that are "equipped with state-of-the-art communications and police style LED lighting and siren packages."And the company's police cosplay game is definitely en pointe. They've even been known to park their vehicles next to real police cars and even arrive at accident scenes simply to get photos of their fleet "in action" next to real police cars. They even had official-looking badges made, which, oddly enough, are made to look like the same ones used by the LAPD .While their website implies it heavily, they stop short of saying they offer actual security because Dewitte (as well as many on his staff) have felony records; as such, they legally cannot be licensed to provide security. They mainly do funeral escorts. They're supposed to escort the funeral procession to the cemetery and direct traffic at intersections to allow the procession to remain together from point A to B, and that's it. They have zero authority to enforce traffic laws or pull people over, yet there are dozens of videos showing Dewitte doing just that, and the fact that he uses his own body cam definitely isn't helping his legal defense.The YouTube channel Real World Police has perhaps the greatest treasure trove of Metro-State and Jeremy Dewitte's greatest hits, and these videos have a lot to unpack. Dewitte loves to appear like a cop, but when he pulls someone over, he handles the situation with all the grace and tact of a frat guy who just got beer spilled on him.As if pretending to be a cop wasn't enough, Jeremy also seemingly loves to play soldier too. He has been recorded multiple times bragging about his time in the Army Special Forces and his harrowing tale of airdropping into Fallujah. Behind his desk at his office, he displays the Army and Special Forces flags. He's also been photographed many times in an Army dress uniform. The truth is he never served a day in the military in his entire life, which could prove problematic if anyone could prove he ever used his stolen valor for any kind of financial gain. Even if his fake uniform got him so much as a 10% discount on an oil change, that's a federal offense.Related: So, The LAX Jetpack Guy Is Back5Florida Man BeginsJeremy Dewitte got his first taste for pretending to be a cop when he was just 18 years old.On May 18, 1998, a Mobil gas station attendant in Orlando saw Dewitt having a little trouble operating his gas pump. When the attendant saw the gold badge on Dewitte's belt, she assumed he was a cop and activated the pump for him. After Dewitte's prepaid Mobil card was declined, he claimed he had no other way of paying. When the attendant asked for his state-issued gasoline card that Florida cops typically used, he claimed to have left it at home. So, Jeremy gave his name, home address, date of birth, driver's license number, and phone number and promised to return later that day to pay for the $14.50 worth of gas.Of course, he never came back, so the gas station pressed charges. Fortunately, the information Dewitte gave was all correct, so the cops knew just where to find him. As it turned out, he was also a suspect in another gasoline theft case at a different Mobil station, and when the cops showed up at his house and his stepfather yelled out, "Jeremy, you're a f*****g liar, you told me that Mobil was the last one!", they knew they had their man.Police seized Jeremy's 1990 Dodge Shadow and found that not only had been tricked out with police lights front and back and three large metal antennas on the trunk, but inside was a box containing an unloaded revolver, six rounds of ammo, and two-speed loaders. The Police Athletic League license plate also helped sell the illusion that this could be a cop car if you squint hard. The badge DeWitte had on his belt that morning at the gas station? Well, that was an Oviedo Florida Police Explorer badge, which doesn't make you a cop any more than an Eagle Scout badge makes you an actual eagle.Jeremy really wanted to be a cop, but being 18 at the time and not being allowed to enroll in the academy until he was 19, he decided to fake it until he made it. The irony is, impersonating a police officer is a third-degree felony, which meant he would never get into the academy. Instead, he got sent to prison for a year.4His Beef With The Sheriff's OfficeJeremy Dewitte had said on multiple occasions that he runs a legitimate business and that all of the charges against him at the moment are part of a vendetta against him by the Orange County Sheriff's Office. This may very well be true, but in the same way that Disney has it out for people who make porn parodies of Frozen: They have a hard enough time trying to maintain a wholesome public image without having to put up with obscene knock-offs.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

From humbling beginnings to working with Top 100 and multi-billion dollar companies, two-time TEDx Speaker Gail Kasper's systems have reached millions of people whether through a speaking or corporate event or a national television appearance where she has been called on time and time again to share her personal experiences and thought-provoking processes on a universal level. A semi-finalist to be on The Apprentice and tested to be in the top 5% with regard to her IQ, today Gail is an author, thought leader, television host, producer, Ms. Continental America 2009, and creator of SAD-T™ (Systematic Attitude Development-Technique™), a technique she utilized to get logical and take steps in her life, versus face the trap of immobilization and being stuck. Gail has also been featured on the cover of South Jersey Business Magazine as one of the top 25 female business leaders and has been awarded Top-In-Biz for Executive Coaching. A Contributing Writer to Entrepreneur.com and host/EP of her own late-night show, Raw Reality as well as the "Ask Gail" segment on the Comcast morning show, Gail is the author of the self-help parable Unstoppable: 6 Easy Steps To Achieve Your Goals and the children's book series Apollo and Winslow. With national media appearances that include Inside Edition, The Today Show, FOX Business News, and Oprah and Friends, Gail has earned the ranking of an in-demand national media personality who has been the topic of discussion on Regis and Kelly. The current host of PhillyVision and FerryVision, she has also made numerous national appearances on network affiliates that include ABC, FOX, CW11, Comcast, and CBS, where she co-hosted the Emmy award-winning America's TVJobNetwork. As a professional speaker, Gail has gained national acclaim for customizing at the highest level. Audiences have stated over and over again, Gail speaks with the passion and clarity of an industry and company employee! She raises the bar for the most skilled and tenured employees and offers high-content, real-world experiences with a dynamic and energetic feel. A human behavior specialist, Gail is known for her ability to read people and can easily identify a person's strengths as well as any obstacles that would prevent them from achieving a goal. Gail's library of audio books can be found through her publisher Hachette Book Group and on Apple Books. As a humanitarian, Gail has donated thousands of hours to empower challenged adults and students to find the greatness within themselves. A strong supporter of our Troops, over 21,000 posters have been personally signed and shipped overseas. She has also supported multiple charities including the Police Athletic League, the American Cancer Society, the USO, Pennsylvania's Dog Law Enforcement Team, and multiple rescues and animal groups. A Mom to two rescued Basset Hounds, Apollo and Winslow, Gail is the founder of Pawtographs®, a foundation whose primary focus is animal welfare and rescue issues. In 2008, with her tireless efforts, Gail was awarded the distinguished honor of Woman of the Year, based on her accomplishments and contributions to society by the ABI International Board of Review which represents over 6000 panelists in over 75 countries. Gail's other accolades include being selected as a Top-5 national finalist for the 2010 Wilhelmina Shape Magazine - fitness competition, and the model for The Beautiful Posters. Gail is FIRO-B certified, a member of the National Speakers Association, and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.Connect With Gail:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GailKasperFansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gailkasper/Website(s) - www.selllikeacockatoo.com - www.gailkasper.com

Sensei Jerry Figgiani is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo in New York. I played for a legendary coach here in Long Island, he's in Suffolk County Hall of Fame. I didn't appreciate, at that time, as a kid what I really had in front of me as a mentor, as a guy… Once the season is over, it's over, but Martial Arts, it's for life… Sensei Jerry Figgiani - Episode 748 Sensei Jerry Figgiani, 8th Dan Black Belt, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International and the owner of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo. He comes from a strong lineage of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu practitioners who have followed in the footsteps of Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine. Starting his training in 1977, he has been teaching martial arts since 1988. Through his extensive background and experience, he has developed a unique way of bringing the philosophy of martial arts to everyday life activities. Because he has the ability to reach students of all ages and skill levels and help them understand karate's movements, mechanics, and applications his seminars are universal to any karate system. As such, he has been invited to teach all over the world and was one of the first western instructors to have the honor of teaching at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan, the official government-supported center for learning the essence of traditional karate. A published author as well as the subject of many magazines, newspapers, and media articles, Sensei Figgiani is a featured column writer for the premiere martial arts magazine, Masters, and has published books on martial practice and philosophy as well as interviews with some of today's greatest martial artists and karate pioneers. Building on his distinctive ability to help his students reach and exceed their expectations, in 2010 Sensei Figgiani developed the Mental Martial Arts Program. Promoted predominantly in the K-12 school classrooms, the series of lessons is designed to create a more peaceful school and community environment, instill a sense of confidence and self-respect in the students and even more importantly, help each individual learn the value and benefit of respecting others. Possessing a 3rd-degree black belt in Judo and membership in the Kodokan, the headquarters of Judo training located in Tokyo, Japan, Sensei Figgiani is able to integrate the principles and foundations of both karate and judo into a well-rounded and total martial education for his students. In this way, the student gets a complete understanding of the mechanics of self-defense enabling them to be more confident and secure as they go through their daily life. In 2003, Sensei Figgiani created a program with the support of the Police Athletic League that would improve academic achievement through the study of martial arts. Known as the R.E.A.C.H. Program, the acronym stands for Respect Education and Always Climb Higher. The program guides kids having social and academic difficulties towards success through the practice of traditional martial arts skills. This curriculum instantly became so popular that in 2004 the Longwood School District Board of Education recognized Sensei for the immediate impact his methods had on the lives of the student participants. Later, in 2012, Sensei was presented with the National Police Athletic League Mentoring Service Award for the dramatic influence his program has made on the lives of so many students. The R.E.A.C.H. program continues to this day and has expanded to numerous school districts sharing its positive impact on students throughout Long Island. Sensei Figgiani believes that a major component of learning martial arts is being able to integrate the lessons taught in the school with the activities that take place in daily life. Making positive choices in difficult situations, learning about situational awareness and stranger danger, adopting strategies for safety when it comes to bullying, and being able to manage and overcome peer pressure are just some of the values taught to his students. This mind, body and spirit philosophy creates a safe and unique learning environment for each and every student. Recognizing this success, in 2018 Jerry Figgiani Sensei was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at Brookhaven Town Hall addressing the issues of making positive life choices and student anti-bullying strategies. In 2019, he was inducted into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the practice of martial arts. In this episode, Sensei Figgiano shares his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more!

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Mark and Michael talk about their speaking engagement at the Police Athletic League. Michael tells mark a story about Patti Lupone stopping a show to scream at an audience member for not wearing his mask the right way .

On September 11, 2021, Wendell Stradford marked his 63rd birthday, the birth of his granddaughter, and the end of his nearly forty-year career with the NYPD. Detective Stradford aged out of service after having spent the bulk of his career working and solving cold cases. There were many successes in the detective's time on the job, but there were many challenges that came along with it. He joined the Department in 1984 prior to the consolidation of the New York City Transit Police and Housing Authority Police in 1995. Stradford built a reputation as a superb investigator and proud public servant despite the dangers of policing. While off-duty, Stradford made sure to carve out time to coach his children and local high school athletes. He's coached several basketball teams including the Police Athletic League and has served as the longtime assistant coach at St. Peter's Boys High School on Staten Island. After a long career chasing down criminals and solving heinous crimes, Stradford was asked to share his expertise consulting on TV crime shows, which is how he's been spending time in retirement.