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Finding 44
Finding 44 episodes
- The Seasons of Life and Legacy: With Jordan Cornette
In this episode of Finding 44, Jordan Cornette, an NBC Sports broadcaster and former athlete, reflects on the various 'seasons' of his life, balancing a demanding sports media career with his roles as a father, husband, and leader of the Joel Cornette Foundation.
Jordan discusses the importance of family and the lasting impact of his late brother Joel, who inspired the foundation's mission to provide educational opportunities and study sudden cardiac arrest. He shares poignant memories of his brother, the foundation's achievements, and the enduring dedication of its supporters.
Additionally, Jordan talks about his journey from sports to broadcasting and the guiding principles instilled by his family that helped him succeed.
00:00 Introduction to Jordan Cornette
02:12 Balancing Career and Family
03:37 Influence of Family and Siblings
05:43 Joel Cornett Foundation Mission
09:57 Impact and Support of the Foundation
19:21 The Butler Way and Legacy
24:19 Spirit Animals and Personal Reflections
25:50 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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30 min - Brad Stevens: Building a Winning Team - Part 2
In the second part of our two-part episode, we continue our in-depth convo with Brad Stevens, the Celtics President of Basketball Operations, talking about the Celtics' recent NBA championship, along with leadership, community, and values.
Brad reflects on his career and impactful time at Butler, including his relationship with the late Andrew Smith and the importance of being a great teammate. He emphasizes the significance of team dynamics, selflessness, and resilience in both sports and life.
We also touch on the legacy and influence of Project 44 with President and Co-Founder Samantha Smith-Michael.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:33 Brad Stevens' Leadership and Legacy
01:46 Reflections on Butler's Success
03:29 Andrew Smith's Impact and Legacy
06:21 Lessons from Andrew Smith
10:36 Project 44 and Community Support
17:38 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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20 min - Brad Stevens: Building a Winning Team - Part 1
In this special, part 1 of 2 episodes, Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Brad Stevens, delves into the intricacies of his career, from winning an NBA championship to managing the demands of the current season.
Brad shares his insights on leadership, team-building, and adapting to new roles, while reflecting on the influence of his past experiences at Butler and his transition from coaching to an executive role.
We also touch on the importance of character and competitive spirit in building a successful team. Brad gets candid about leadership lessons, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset and strategies that drive him to become of basketball's most respected figures.
This episode also features a special guest, Samantha Smith-Michael, Co-Founder and President of Project 44.
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Brad Stevens on Leadership and Challenges
02:52 Building a Winning Team
05:03 Transition from Coaching to Executive Role
06:57 Importance of Good People in an Organization
11:15 Brad Stevens' Career Journey
15:50 Recruitment and Team Building Insights
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19 min - Balancing Basketball and Giving Back: Anthony Leal’s Journey
In this episode, Anthony Leal, a student-athlete at Indiana University, discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing his academic pursuits as a master's student with his commitments to the basketball team.
He shares insights into his daily routine, which includes early morning workouts, classes, and team meetings, and how he incorporates his passion for golf as a competitive outlet. Anthony speaks about his decision to return for a fifth year, motivated by both unfinished business on the court and the pursuit of his master's degree.
He reflects on his role as a leader, both on and off the court, guiding new teammates through the culture of Bloomington and sharing his impactful gesture of using his NIL earnings to pay off his sister's student loans.
The conversation touches on the evolving opportunities for student-athletes through NIL, emphasizing the importance of using these opportunities for positive change. Anthony discusses the cultural shift within the team towards selflessness and the importance of inspiring a 'culture of yes' through Project 44 and other initiatives. He hopes his actions and values inspire others, highlighting the broader impact beyond basketball statistics.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:57 Balancing Basketball and Academics
01:40 A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
02:05 Golf as a Competitive Outlet
03:38 Returning for a Fifth Year
04:17 Leadership On and Off the Court
06:14 Going Viral for Paying Off Sister's Student Loans
10:10 Impact of NIL on Student Athletes
12:01 Inspiring a Culture of Giving Back
14:59 Pride in Indiana Basketball
15:46 Final Thoughts and Legacy
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18 min - Resilience, Advocacy, and Community with Emma Kelly
In this heartfelt episode, Emma Kelly, wife of Colts player Ryan Kelly, shares the powerful story of their family's resilience through personal tragedy and triumph.
Emma opens up about the complexities of managing life as a mother to twins while expecting another, and supporting Ryan during football season. The episode delves into their profound grief after losing their daughter, Mary Kate, their journey through IVF, and the joy brought by their miracle twins.
Emma discusses their deep involvement with 'Count the Kicks,' advocating for maternal health to prevent stillbirths. Highlighting the emotional highs and lows, this episode reminds us of the strength of family bonds, the importance of community support, and their advocacy work to honor Mary Kate's legacy.
**As Project 44 and Finding 44 begin to engage in important conversations outside of our field of expertise, fact checking and ensuring we are using the correct verbiage is important to us. We would like to clarify, in the intro to this episode, we referred to Emma’s experience as ‘infant loss,’ where the correct term, according to Count the Kicks, is ‘stillbirth.’
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Life with Twins and Football Season
02:41 Game Day Adventures and Nesting
05:03 Emma's Pregnancy Journey and Loss
07:42 The Birth of Duke and Ford
12:00 Count the Kicks and Maternal Health
14:02 Honoring Our Daughter's Memory
14:15 Joining Forces with Count the Kicks
15:03 The Importance of Counting Kicks
15:34 Personal Experience with Count the Kicks
17:16 Legislative Efforts and Community Impact
19:49 The Power of Community Support
21:35 Inspiring a Culture of Yes
22:59 Accepting Help and Building a Village
24:09 Family Spirit Animals
27:27 Community Baby Shower and Count the Kicks App
29:34 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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32 min - Bulldogs are Back!
Fall is upon us – and while football gets the early headlines this time of year…it will soon be time for tip off, buzzer beaters and brackets. Before they’re packing Hinkle Fieldhouse for a new season of Butler Basketball, seniors Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffery share how they’re building bonds with teammates, finding purpose with their platforms in college sports, and how connecting with kids in the community have shaped both their perspectives.
Project 44 had the opportunity to partner with Pierre last season, and are excited to welcome him back, along with Patrick, a new addition to the Butler Basketball and All Good Dawgs roster. Listeners, we present to you, Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffrey, All Good Dawgs, and Champions for Change.
Butler basketball seniors, Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffrey join Larra and Krissi to discuss their experiences and efforts in building strong bonds with new and returning teammates, leveraging their platforms in college sports for community engagement, and shaping their identities through connections with kids. They share their paths to joining the Butler Bulldogs, the excitement of the basketball season, and their personal investment in initiatives like Project 44 and All Good Dawgs. The discussion also touches on the impact of Patrick’s battle with cancer and the opportunity for athletes to champion causes beyond the sport.
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Campus Vibes and Pre-Season Excitement
02:22 Building Team Camaraderie
04:22 Choosing Butler: Personal Stories
05:55 Impact of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Basketball Culture
08:51 Community Engagement and All Good Dogs
10:40 Personal Experiences and Cancer Awareness
12:15 Balancing Basketball and Personal Growth
16:31 Encouraging a Culture of Yes
19:35 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
Discover More:
https://project44.org/
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21 min - Finding 44: Spotlighting Champions For Change
I'm Larra Overton. And I'm Krissi Edgington, and this is Finding 44, the new podcast created by Project 44, spotlighting champions for change. In each episode, we'll talk to public figures, thought leaders, athletes, coaches, and more, who are doing great things in their communities, both in and outside of whatever arena they happen to play in.
We'll explore successes on and off the court or field, favorite foods, funny memories, places to visit, and more. But, we think our guests' impressive accomplishments in their line of work and stellar local recommendations, are only outdone by their selfless willingness to give back to the communities around them.
Inspired by the late Andrew Smith, wearing number 44 for the Butler Bulldogs, Project 44 is on a mission to create a culture of YES, where, whatever the cause, others are inspired to act in support of something bigger than themselves, and utilize their platform for the benefit of the greater good.
Follow along on our journey to find other inspiring 44s as we shine a light on their incredible impact.
This is Finding 44: Spotlighting Champions for Change.
Discover More:
https://project44.org/
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About Finding 44
From the publisher's feed
This is Finding 44, a new podcast created by Project 44, spotlighting champions for change.
In this series, we'll talk to public figures, thought leaders, athletes, coaches, and more, who are doing great things in their community, both in and outside of whatever arena they happen to play in.
We'll explore our guests' successes on and off the court or field, favorite foods, funny memories, places to visit, and more. But we think our guests' impressive accomplishments in their line of work and stellar local recommendations are only outdone by their selfless willingness to give back to the communities around them.
Inspired by the late Andrew Smith, wearing number 44 for the Butler Bulldogs, Project 44 is on a mission to create a culture of yes, where, whatever the cause, others are inspired to act in support of something bigger than themselves and utilize their platform for the benefit of the greater good. Follow along on our journey to find other inspiring 44s as we shine a light on their incredible impact.
This is Finding 44. Spotlighting champions for change.
Finding 44 is an opportunity to shine a light on those who shine their light on causes important to them. We talk to masters of the “pay it forward” mentality, who work tirelessly in their personal and professional lives, to be the change they want to see.
About The Host
Larra Overton is the host of Finding 44, as well as host, reporter and executive producer for the Indianapolis Colts. Appearing on TV, radio, podcasts, and Colts.com, Larra joined the Emmy Award-winning production team following impressive stints in Indianapolis and Louisville broadcast news. As a former D1 athlete for IU Track, she also works closely with USA Track & Field. Larra has been recognized with six Emmy Awards for her work as both a reporter and producer.
Guests like World Champion Brad Stevens, collegiate and professional athletes, and civic and business leaders on the forefront of philanthropy and community engagement share their passions and personal journeys to becoming leaders from the front office to the front lines.
About Project 44
Launched in 2016, Project 44 was created in honor of the late Andrew Smith. Wearing the #44, Andrew was beloved, standout member of Butler’s two-time NCAA Finals basketball team. On January 12, 2016, at the age of25, Andrew passed away following a two-year battle with cancer.
Committed to carrying out Andrew’s selfless work, Project 44’s mission is to save lives through bone marrow and blood stem cell donation. Focused on education, awareness, and advocacy for the national bone marrow registry, Project 44 has been working since its inception to build mainstream awareness and willingness to support the registry, and cultivate a culture of “Yes!” where all patients needing a life-saving cure have an available match on the registry.
Mission:
To save lives through bone marrow and blood stem cell donation
Vision:
To cultivate a society where every patient needing a bone marrow transplant has a match and a fighting chance at life.
Objectives:
Education, Awareness + Advocacy