DIG YOUR DREAM

On Digmi Discussions Interview #37, Ray Digmi catches up with 4x Cape Cod Baseball League Manager of the Year - Orleans Firebirds Manager and High School educator, Kelly Nicholson.

Nicholson, a native of Corona California, talks about growing up on the west coast and how the love for sports in childhood days led him to a life education both in the classroom and on the baseball diamond.

A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, he followed in his fathers footsteps and Nicholson began a career in high school education, where he has spent 37 years at Loyola High School. It was there we he also began a career in coaching baseball - a journey that has included being the head coach at Loyola High, the pitching coach at Loyola Marymount University, as well as working with Team USA during the 2000 season.

But it was in the Cape Code Baseball League, where the “Coach K” of baseball may have made his biggest impact. In the most prestigious collegiate baseball league in the country, Nicholson has been part of the Orleans Firebirds Organization for 20 years, starting as the teams pitching coach and eventually taking over as their manager in 2005.

During his tenure, he has coached hundreds of the most talented collegiate baseball players in the country, while also mentoring some of the brightest young coaches in the game.

Listen to Nicholson talk about his passion for the game of baseball, which believe it or not was not his first sports love, what it means to him to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on young people, how the practice of meditation has changed his life, and why, even during these uncertain times, he is as optimistic as ever for the future of our country.

An incredible discussion with a man that embodies, class, integrity and positivity.

On Digmi Discussions Interview #36, Ray Digmi catches up with fellow entrepreneur, educator and owner of Illustrated Beauty Hair Salon,           Jenny Jacome

A jersey girl through and through, Jenny shares her personal story growing up watching her mother run her own successful hair salon - sparking an interest in the world of cosmetology

But her path to owning her own salon, creating her own product line and educator fellow cosmetologists, was far from a straight and easy path.

Jenny talks about her journey that initially started with an attempt at career at photography, how she eventually ending up working alongside her mother and how that opportunity ultimately  lead to her taking the leap as an entrepreneur, opening her very own salon, Illustrated Beauty in 2014.

Jenny talks about the challenges of being your own boss, how rewarding it is for her to help her clients look and feel better about themselves and why she is proud to be a part of a revitalized  Main St. in Somerville, NJ

She also shares what it is has been like operating a small business during the Covid-19 pandemic and how she has recently become more comfortable sharing her journey of personal growth and self-love.

A wife, mother, friend and entrepreneur Jenny Jacome is an example of the business you can build when you are passionate about the work you do, and life you can live when you are willing to embrace your flaws and are committed to building a better and healthier you.

Digmi Discussions Interview #35 guest Dan Lyons comes back to join me for another Tip Your Cap Tuesday Night - a quick follow up after dropping his interview. In this quick catch up, Dan and I talk about the Michael Jordan docu-series "The Last Dance", some of his favorite baseball movies, why his still a fan of Digmi after all of these years and the slippery slope of coaching baseball in a new world of social media. And if you listen closely, you can hear my little assistant, Stella Rose, trying to get a word in haha!

On Digmi Discussions Interview #35, Ray Digmi catches up with former professional baseball player, Long Island Ducks All-Star and current Assistant Baseball Coach at West Alabama University, Dan Lyons

Lyons a native of Rochester Minnesota, talks about his journey from high school to college baseball, where he developed into a professional prospect - eventually being drafted by the Washington National in the 2007 Major League Baseball Amateur draft. Following his tenure in the Nationals organization, Lyons found an unlikely new home on Long Island, New York, where he would take his game to a whole new level, becoming an all-star, gold glove winner, back to back champion

The two former teammates take a walk down memory lane and talk about their time playing together with the Ducks, and Lyons shares in detail, the most memorable moment in Long Island Ducks history, “The Bunt” - his walk off winning hit to clinch the 2012 Atlantic League Championship .

Now in his new role as assistant baseball coach at the collegiate level, Lyons talks about the platform he has to be a positive influence on the young men playing the game he loves, shares some of his future career goals, and passes along some words of encouragement for those who are also out there digging for their dreams.

A class act, incredible player and awesome teammate, this is a discussion with a guy that every team and organization needs to have in order to be successful and win championships.

On Digmi Discussions Interview #34, Ray Digmi catches up with Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Assistant Baseball coach and the host of “The Rome Show”, Andrew Romanella

“Romo” as he known by his family, friends and players, talks about growing up an avid sports fan and how his love for the game of baseball led to a successful high school and collegiate playing career. Following his playing days, Romo talks about how that love for the game led to a career coaching baseball at the collegiate level - and how his current role is allowing him to impact the lives of many young men.

Besides his incredible natural ability to lead, coach and recruit, Romo is also a gifted communicator - showcasing those skills on the WIDE WORLD OF ROME, where he is the host of “The Rome Show” - a weekly sports talk radio program where Romo talks everything sports - breaking down stats, analytics, and offering charismatic opinions on some of the greatest debates in sports.

Hear Romo explain why he believes that choosing the right college is a 40 year decision, not a 4 year decision and how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the FDU-Florham Baseball players and program, and why he believes almost everyone will be more appreciative as we move forward in this new normal.

He shares what is was like growing up the younger brother in a competitive sports family, shares some insights on what makes a great coach and what it takes to be successful both on and off the field.

Romo shares some of his goals and dreams that he is still digging for and passes along some words of wisdom and encouragement to anyone out there who may be thinking about giving up on their dreams.

A personality full of passion and incredible energy, “Romo” is the kind of guy that will keep you motivated, inspired and positive.

Complimenting his recent interview on the DIG YOUR DREAM podcast, Andrew Romanella catches up with Ray Digmi for an Instagram Live for another TIP YOUR CAP TUESDAY NIGHT!