Elevate and Motivate

By Jesse Simmons

After a 2020 year filled with frustration and uncertainty, many tragic and chaotic events have come to light not only in our world and country, but in our own personal lives as well. Sparking an urgen... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Elevate and Motivate episodes:

December 13, 2024 My Story: The Journey of Aidan Warner, Florida Gators Quarterback
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons welcomes Aidan Warner, a quarterback for the Florida Gators who endured and experienced the most hectic, challenging, and exciting year of his life leading him to playing for his dream school at the University if Florida. The two talked about the mental warfare, rollercoaster story and much more on Aidan Warner's testimony in the Quarterback tell all episode right here. Listen now!
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55min
December 09, 2024 Strength in Vulnerability, Special Guest: Jordan McCants, UF Track & Field
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons sits down with Jordan McCants UF Track & Field athlete and mental health advocate. Atlanta born and raised, Jordan touches on his childhood and mental health journey, leading him to be active in his faith and community through mental health counseling for himself and fellow teammates, while leaning on his family through it all. Listen now!
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40min
September 24, 2024 Growing Where You're Planted, Standing Up for What's Right: Special Guest Ethan Eibe
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons welcomes back a previous guest for a double dip episode! Ethan Eibe, a trailblazing collegiate Play-by-Play Broadcaster and sports journalist joins the podcast for a life update with his recent stint in the Cape Cod Baseball League and the mental approach to venture into unknown territory. Jesse and Ethan touch on the challenges you face stepping out alone to stand up for what's right, and being a light no matter where you are!
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34min
June 05, 2024 Lead While Staying True to YOU: Special Guest Joan Ryan

Is it possible to be a REAL leader if you aren't staying TRUE to YOURSELF? Host Jesse Simmons connects with Joan Ryan to dive into the meaning of being brave and leading by example, while proving doubters wrong. Ryan dives into her interview with Billie Jean King, Reggie Jackson, her time with the San Francisco Giants and more.

BACKGROUND:
Joan Ryan is an award-winning journalist, author and sports media consultant. She was one of the first female sports columnists in the country and covered every major
sporting event from the Super Bowl and the World Series to the Olympics and championship fights.
Her sports columns and features earned 13 Associated Press Sports Editors Awards, the National Headliner Award, the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Journalism Award, and the prestigious Edgar A. Poe Award from the White House Correspondents’ Association.
From writing at Orlando Sentinel to the San Francisco Chronicle, Ryan has been the senior media advisor to the San Francisco Giants since 2008, along with being an author of five books, the latest: Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry.
Ryan is a UFCJC 2000 Hall of Fame inductee, returning in 2024 to be inducted into the Sports@CJC Ring of Honor.
As always:
Every Child Matters of America website: http://www.everychildmatters.com
Cyrus' Crusade in his fight to defeat Leukemia GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyrus-crusade?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Follow his fight on Facebook and purchase T-Shirts: Cyrus’ Crusade https://m.facebook.com/cyruscrusades/?tsid=0.9492068941532887&source=result
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32min
September 07, 2023 Be THE Light: Special Guest Ethan Eibe, on being a leader in a dark place
Don't just be A light, or SOME of a light. Be THE Light.
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons addresses the topic of being selfless and bringing hope to others in times of need when they need it most.
Special Guest, Ethan Eibe
University of Florida journalism student and talented sports voice
joins the show to illustrate his first hand testimony of a tragic loss of a professional baseball player for the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League, Jared Strait. Eibe served as the Assistant General Manager and Broadcast voice of the Alpine Cowboys and had the honor to share Jared's legacy
University of Florida journalism student and talented sports voice gives joins the show to share his first hand testimony of a tragic loss of a professional baseball player Jared Strait, while Eibe served as the Assistant General Manager and Broadcast voice of the Alpine Cowboys
Link to Ethan Eibe’s video tribute to Jared Strait: https://youtu.be/0XttY9EX2io?si=_NCA7oIslKbNG7w7
As always:
Every Child Matters of America website: http://www.everychildmatters.com
Cyrus' Crusade in his fight to defeat Leukemia GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyrus-crusade?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Follow his fight on Facebook and purchase T-Shirts: Cyrus’ Crusade https://m.facebook.com/cyruscrusades/?tsid=0.9492068941532887&source=result
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54min
July 07, 2023 What's Your Identity? Special Guest James Bates
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons catches up with James Bates, on the topic of finding your identity to always move forward with your best steps and mindset.
James was a team captain on the 1996 National Champion Football team at the University of Florida under Steve Spurrier, He also serves as a broadcaster with ACC Network, adding to that he is a nationally renowned painter in the sports world. Above all, he is a quality human being and joins us today to give his powerful perspective and insight. Listen now!
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46min
May 25, 2023 The Journey of Women in Sports, Special Guest Talia Baia
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons along with Talia Baia, WFT News anchor and Beat Reporter for ESPN Gainesville, address various different topics and stereotypes within the sports world and industry. Both Jesse and Talia touch on finding your passion, knowing where you can make an impact, and the progress that has been made in recent years, as well as ground that is yet to be covered for women in the sports industry and much more. Listen now!
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44min
April 26, 2023 Walking Into A New Season of Life: Special Guest, Jason Romano
In this episode, host Jesse Simmons talks with special Guest Jason Romano, about walking into a new season of life and taking a leap of faith. Jason Romano, is Jason Romano is an author, speaker, and
media professional with over 25 years of
broadcasting and media experience. Jason is the host and producer of the Sports Spectrum podcast where he interviews athletes, coaches, and other personalities on the intersection of sports and faith.
For 17 years, he was an Emmy Award winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. He has created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, NFL LIVE Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College GameDay, Outside the Lines, MLB's All Star Game and many more. As always:
Every Child Matters of America website: http://www.everychildmatters.com
Cyrus' Crusade in his fight to defeat Leukemia GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyrus-crusade?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Follow his fight on Facebook and purchase T-Shirts: Cyrus’ Crusade https://m.facebook.com/cyruscrusades/?tsid=0.9492068941532887&source=result
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39min
May 27, 2022 Let's Get Real: The Truth about Mental Health in Athletes in Sports Today
May is Mental Health Awareness month! Division 1, Division 2, and Junior College Round Table. In this episode, host Jesse Simmons joins 3 college baseball players at 3 different divisions as they shed light on the truth around mental health and psychology in the sports world today. By sharing personal experiences and testimonies, addressing the sad and scary statistics behind the stigmas of mental health, and negligence of society to take action before it's too late, listen to this podcast and hear the voices of the ones who are impacted by it first hand, as we raise awareness and push to make a change going forward for athletes now and in the future going forward.
Elevate and Motivate would like to honor and recognize the lives and legacy of athletes who have fallen victim as a result of suffering from severe mental illness due to the pressures of collegiate sports and the world around them. Our hearts and prayers are with their families, friends, teammates, and coaches. This stops now, and change will be made to prevent another athlete from taking his or her life, and feeling like they cannot speak out. Stand with us using #Athletes4Truth and making a difference in any way you can.
As always:
Every Child Matters of America website: http://www.everychildmatters.com
Cyrus' Crusade in his fight to defeat Leukemia GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyrus-crusade?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Follow his fight on Facebook and purchase T-Shirts: Cyrus’ Crusade https://m.facebook.com/cyruscrusades/?tsid=0.9492068941532887&source=result
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1h 6min
January 21, 2022 Episode 2: The Narrow Road
We are back, baby. After a short break in dealing with more obstacles, Jesse is back in today’s episode with a special guest to talk about personal testimonies, mental health, strength at your lowest points, and many other inspiring topics. Listen now
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53min

FAQs about Elevate and Motivate:

How many episodes does Elevate and Motivate have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.