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- A Trailblazer on Ice - Anthony Walsh
The Story of an adopted black hockey player
Being adopted can be an uncomfortable conversation, but not for Anthony Walsh, author of the children’s book “Hockey is for Everybody.” Raised in Minnesota, Anthony was introduced to Hockey at a young age by his adopted parents. (“Mom & Dad”). When asked about his experience growing up as an adopted child, he is glowingly states he is grateful for being raised in a loving, nurturing and progressive family.However, as the only African-American and adopted player on his hockey teams, hearing teammates talk about their parents, grandparents, etc., Anthony wanted to know who he was, where he was from…his biological family. He wanted to be able to give an answer to the Doctor when asked about his “family medical history”.Anthony’s journey of self -discovery took years but ended with him finding his biological family before going to law School. He found the missing piece and missing peace in his life. A bonus was learning he was related to the great Marvin Gaye.Anthony, an attorney in Minnesota, is proud to be the product of a “blended family.” He has embraced all aspects of his life experiences and continues to use Hockey as a platform for change.Check out Anthony's website: hockeyisforeverybody.orgFollow Anthony on Twitter: @anttheauthorFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/37 min - Digging Deep with Thomas R. Williams
“Perspective can be your Prison or your Passport” – Thomas R. Williams
Change is inevitable.On today’s episode, we welcome back Thomas R. Williams, to discuss some of the tools/principles necessary to continue moving forward and to sustain success during change and uncertainty.Thomas R. Williams, former NFL player, author, and member of the Jon Gordon Speaking Team, returns to Paralysis to Purpose the Podcast to discuss his latest book 'DIG – Discover Your Depth, Determination, and Destiny Through Adversity", and to share what’s new in his life journey since he first appeared on Paralysis to Purpose the podcast in Season 1 on Episode 4 entitled “Dead at 16’".Check out Thomas R. William's website: http://thomasrwilliams.com/Follow Thomas R. Williams on Twitter: @MrTRWilliamson Instagram: @mr_trwFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/50 min - Basketball, Paralysis and Leadership with Jeremy BockJeremy’s life was hanging in the balance. A Flight for Life, was just the beginning of an incredible journey, that included paralysis twice, for Jeremy Bock, a talented basketball player from a small town in Wisconsin. With aspirations to play college basketball, Jeremy left the comfort of his hometown, and enrolled in a high school that he knew little about, except for their basketball success. Jeremy’s talent was quickly recognized by his coach and his peers, and he was instrumental in leading them to a state championship his junior year. His success didn’t come without its’ challenges. Jeremey’s relationship with his high school coach provided the additional guidance needed to get him through those challenges, including physical paralysis, twice. In this episode, Jeremy shares the joys, the miracles, and the pains of his experience, and how they were instrumental in shaping his desire to serve others and to create Leaders in the marketplace.FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/53 min
- SMACKIN' Success - Next Level Sunflower Seeds with Cole Schaefer and Brian Waddick
Cole Schaefer and Brian Waddick, college roommates, had started a sunflower seed company in their dorm room at the University of Minnesota: SMACKIN’ Sunflower Seeds.
Out of money and with COVID impacting the world, Cole and Brian had to make aa decision: find a way to keep the business going or quit.They believed in what they were doing and double-down on their goal of creating a sunflower seed inspired by the nostalgia of spitting seed on little league baseball fields but upgraded for the 21st century consumer. A healthy snack that tastes better than you remember with bold and unique flavors.Today, SMACKIN’ Sunflower Seeds is a growing profitable company. Their journey to creating a successful brand is filled with Perspective, Perseverance and Partnerships.“Nothing in life worth doing is easy and the journey is usually worth it.” – Cole Schaefer, Co-Founder of SMAKIN’ Sunflower SeedsCheck out SMACKINS' website: https://smackinsunflowerseeds.comFollow [GUEST] on Twitter: and Instagram: @smackinsunflowerseedsFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/42 min - Financial Literacy for Athletes - A Must Win! with Ryan Schachtner
Ryan Schachtner is the epitome of Paying It Forward, and his journey to becoming that, is inspiring.
An aspiring professional baseball player, Ryan had put in the work and was on his way to having his dream fulfilled. That dream turned into a nightmare during warmups of one of his college baseball games. A routine warmup activity caused a shoulder injury that not only sidelined him for the remainder of that season, but it put an end to his baseball career.Ryan now found himself having to implement a Plan B, something he had not given much consideration to. He managed to get an internship that summer in finance and loved it! It didn’t take long for him to realize that there were others just like him who needed to understand the importance of having a solid Plan B, and that should include financial literacy.Ryan, author of the best-selling book “Foundation for Financial Excellence, has committed his life to eradicate financial illiteracy and level the financial playing field for amateur and professional athletes.Check out Ryan's website: https://amustwin.com/Follow Ryan on Instagram: @amust.winFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/48 min - My .75 GPA : Not a Life Sentence with Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor
Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor completed his freshman year in high school with a .75 grade point average.
A troubled youth who went from living in a homeless shelter to one of the toughest Project complexes in South Norfolk, Va. He now has four earned degrees including a Doctorate in Advanced educational Leadership. How do you go from a .75 to a Ph.D.?On today’s podcast, we discuss his improbable journey from a troubled youth and self-proclaimed atheist to an award-winning educator, a community leader, an author of 9 books and The Senior Pastor at Focus Church in Chesapeake, VA.His most recent book, “Becoming Culturally Responsive Educators, released July 3, 2023, is groundbreaking and challenges the existing methods used in educating youth in America today.Check out Dr. Taylor's website:https://purposepushers.com/Follow Dr. Taylor on Twitter and Instagram : @purposepushersFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/1 hr 1 min - I See Money EverywhereIs Money Good? Evil? Does it grow on trees?
Today’s guest, Jerremy Newsome, sees Money Everywhere!
Jerremy Newsome, credits Forest Gump for the inspiration to pursuit wealth to help others. At a very early age, Jerremy Newsome discovered that money did grow on trees, in the form of Blackberries. Selling Blackberries door to door was the beginning of Jerremy’s journey from abject poverty, to becoming one of the leading global minds on Stock Market education.
Jerremy, author of “Money Grows on Trees”, is the CEO of Real-Life Trading, and a philanthropist at heart. Today, he helps people achieve financial freedom by creating revenue streams via the stock market. His Real-Life Trading brand is global and is committed to reaching as many as possible, especially children @RealLifeTrading , Jerremy founded the RL Foundation whose mission is to enrich the lives of those who are enriching others.
His greatest investment is as a Husband and a Father.
Check out Jerremy's website: https://www.jerremynewsome.comFollow Jerremy on Twitter: @newsomenuggets Instagram:@JerremyNewsomeEnrichesLivesFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/44 min - From Poverty to Philanthropy : Breaking Chains with Phillip Spencer
For Phillip Spencer, incarceration seemed inevitable. Raised in a single parent home in the inner-city of Milwaukee, with his 3 siblings, Phillip's journey from Poverty to Philanthropy is transformational and inspiring. He defied the odds, survived the melee and turned his street smarts into business know-how, to become an uber-successful businessman. His book, "Breaking The Chain: Leaving 27th Street" , tells of his remarkable journey. "A True American Story of Family, Faith, Fatherhood and Fortune".
Follow Phillip Spencer on LinkedInFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/1 hr 14 min - RACISM: From Nate Allen to George Floyd with Phil Allen, Jr
In 1953 Nate Allen was shot and killed by a White man who was also his employer. Witnesses remained silent and no investigation was conducted. In 2020 George Floyd was murdered at the knee of a policeman and witnessed across the world because of the camera in a cell phone.
On this episode of Paralysis to Purpose, I get to have a candid conversation about racism, reconciliation and redemption with Phil Allen Jr., the grandson of Nate Allen and the author of two books, Open Wounds: A Story of Racial Tragedy, Trauma, and Redemption and The Prophetic Lens: The Camera and Black Moral Agency From MLK to Darnella Frazier.
Today’s podcast is intentionally released in conjunction with the anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
Check out Phil Allen, Jr's website: https://www.philallenjr.com/Follow Phil Allen, Jr. on Instagram: @philallenjrigFOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/1 hr 11 min - When The Unthinkable HappensA broken neck, but not a broken spirit! At the age of 15, Zack Collie and his friends went to Newport Beach, CA to bodysurf; a regular event for Zack and his buddies. However, this time, something went terribly wrong: Zack needed help getting out of the water, as he laid face down and fully conscious in the surf; he had broken his neck. Zack's life was changed forever. Now what? Listen as Zack shares how is journey to find purpose began with a broken neck:Follow Zack on Instagram: @zackcollie7FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSETwitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2PurposeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purposeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purposeMailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKSTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaksInstagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/1 hr 8 min
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