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The Detroit Lions are off to an 0-2 start and looking for some consistent direction and results. With the season in the balance what’s the key to an expeditious turnaround? Dan Miller is the play-by-play voice of the Lions and he joined me this week to provide the current state of the franchise in Detroit. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DanMillerFox2

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Inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce is essential paramount to ensure a diverse approach to conducting business and maintaining equality. In central Florida EmployU is a non-profit employment service empowering customer with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to embark on a new sustainable career. They are partnered with The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the American Dream Employment Network. There company is structured as a one-stop-shop offering adult employment services, youth programs, employability trainings, paid work experience, and a variety of assessments. Our services enhance a customer’s ability to successfully achieve independence by establishing a lifelong career. Keith Bourkney is the Executive Director at EmployU and he joined me this week to discuss the efforts of EmployU as they work to facilitate employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Central Florida. To learn more about EmployU visit https://employu.org/

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In 1994, the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) was established as a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization to collaborate with the Michigan Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. MFF plays a critical role in promoting the health of Michigan’s citizens by working in conjunction with the executive office and state agencies plus other non-profits and corporate partners. The mission of the Foundation is to inspire active lifestyles and healthy food choices through education, environmental change, community events, and policy leadership. Mary McGuire is the foundation’s Communications Manager. She joined me this week to discuss how the work of the foundation is helping to lead to a healthier Michigan.  For more information on the Michigan Fitness Foundation visit https://michiganfitness.org/

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When you open yourself up to be vulnerable, you discover your greatest flaws but it also allows you to champion the possibility of a growth and improvement mindset. Yes, its the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. However, if you don’t explore the side of yourself which is less secure the chances of maximum productivity are diminished. For Tommy Dahlborg he knows this journey all too well.

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For small colleges and universities and Division II and III college basketball, can serve as a galvanizing force for good and inspiration. Small College Basketball is an platform and initiative intended to inspire people to spread kindness, seek happiness and follow their passion. They exist to UNITE all people with a passion for small college basketball and to SERVE as ambassadors of the game. John McCarthy is the founder of Small College Basketball. He joined me this week to tell me how this endeavor is providing access to opportunities to athletes and communities. To learn more about Small College Basketball visit https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/

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Are you a business owner who could use some strategic direction to get your business back on a positive track of success? Or could you use the expertise to take your business to the next level? If the answer is yes to either question, this week you’ve come to the right place. Holly Jackson assists entrepreneurs and business leaders to love their life and business again. With over a dozen years of technology and business experience, she helps business leaders get their groove back physically, mentally, and emotionally. She accomplishes this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results. She also helps end fear and frustration with technology. Holly also teaches her clients to remember self-care is essential, not optional. And that community is critical to success.  You can get connected with Holly by visiting https://hollyjeanjackson.com/

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Entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It's an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. This is certainly the philosophy of and when it comes to the story of Cameron Campbell “Coach Cam”.

He strongly believes in partnership. More than the commercial success, Coach Cam prides himself on the impact of his work in the community. He developed the FLAG (Football League All Girls) program to break inequality barriers. He led the Clinton Foundation initiative Access to Sports Coalition, which sought to eliminate sports deserts in the Houston Area. He served on Harris County Sports Authority committees that brought awareness to the World Corporate Games and Scotland vs USA rugby match in 2018. In 2019 Coach Cam was recognized as a finalist for the Upstart Business Award (Greater Houston Black Chamber), he was honored to receive the Hustle Capacity Award (Urban CEO), Most Stylish Houstonians of 2019 (Houston Style Magazine). In 2020 Coach Cam was accepted into the NAACP NextGen Leadership Program. While 2020 has handed the world lemons, Coach Cam is producing the world’s finest lemonade. In 2019 Coach Cam published his first book, Alpha:REDEFINED 12 Servant Leadership Principles of Legendary Leaders. 2020 finds Cam at the helm of Texas Athletic Construction and Coach Cam. As far as current projects, mid year Coach Cam released the E-Course Win the 1st Quarter of Your Day: Playbook for Wealth, Health, and Success.

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Employing individuals with intellectual disabilities isn’t only good for business it helps in improving productivity, increasing morale and diversifying your workforce to represent all people of all abilities. In Canada, we have an untapped market in unemployed and underemployed individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experience-based evidence from organizations around the world proves that organizations can build engaged, efficient and high-functioning teams through inclusive hiring. Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) is a national partnership of the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) and their member organizations. Funded by the Government of Canada and active in 20 communities across the country, RWA is designed to increase the labour force participation of people with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a national strategy to develop inclusive and effective labour markets, how does RWA work? Meggie Stewart, Siobhan Costelloe and Jackie Moore are all Labour Market Facilitators from Community Living Ontario and Kerry’s Place respectfully, they all joined me this week to discuss how the program works and the benefits it has.  To learn more about RWA you can visit http://readywillingable.ca/

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Maintaining quality oral health in children in underserved and underrepresented communities can prove to be a challenge, with often scarce resources. That’s where TeamSmile hopes to lend a helping hand. The mission of TeamSmile is to provide children in need with a life-changing dental experience through the power of sports. John McCarthy is the Executive Director of TeamSmile and he joined me this week, to discuss the impact Teamsmile has made in the area of oral healthcare for children.  To learn more about TeamSmile by visiting https://teamsmile.org/

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Baker Boy is a manufacturer of premium bakery products for food service, bakery, C-store, and private label customers, they make our word their pledge and their handshake is there commitment. Their staff at Baker Boy is a team of customer-first experts dedicated to your success. Dustin Monke is a former long-time journalist and short-time government employee now happily hawking donuts and bakery products for Baker Boy, one of the Midwest's largest bakery manufacturers. Monkie serves as the Marketing Manager for Baker Boy. He joined me this week to chat about Baker Boy and his former life as a journalist. To learn more about Baker Boy you can visit http://www.bakerboy.com/

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