The IMPACT Show

What is your Impact?

In this special reflective episode of The Impact Show, Jeremy and Maddie pause to look back on their journey—28 episodes deep into exploring leadership, influence, and legacy. 

They share personal stories, seasonal reflections, and memorable takeaways from past interviews with leaders who embody servant leadership, resilience, and vision. 

This candid conversation is less about notes and more about rest, reflection, and gratitude for the growth so far—reminding us that leadership isn’t just about moving forward, but also about pausing to remember where we’ve been.

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What is your Impact?

In this episode of The IMPACT Show, Jeremy and Maddie dive into one of the most overlooked — yet game-changing — leadership mandates: the recognition of others. 

From understanding why genuine acknowledgment matters, to learning how it shapes culture, fuels engagement, and strengthens relationships, they share real stories, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way. 

Whether you’re leading a team, raising kids, or just wanting to make the people around you feel valued, this conversation will challenge you to see, honor, and celebrate the greatness in others. 

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In this moving episode, Jeremy sits down with Sherry Terrell—a lifelong Morgan County resident, realtor, and founder of the Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry. What began as a one-time food drive during COVID turned into a weekly ministry serving hundreds with love, dignity, and zero judgment. Sherry shares how her faith fuels her mission, the deal she made with God, and the vision she has for what’s next: a community hub where everyone belongs.

This conversation is a reminder that real impact starts with kindness, consistency, and a heart to serve.

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What is your Impact?

In this episode of The IMPACT Show, Jeremy and Maddie unpack one of the most misunderstood traits in leadership: courage. From fear of failure and public judgment to the hidden insecurities that creep into daily life, they dive deep into how fear shows up, what it truly means to be courageous, and how you can build the habit of courage in leadership, parenting, and relationships. With personal stories, biblical perspective, and honest questions like "Can courage be learned?"—this episode challenges you to confront fear head-on, censor what you allow in, and remember your true position.

Key Topics:

• How fear is present every day (and why that matters)
• The link between courage and doubt
• Leading with boldness vs. living in fear
• The four steps to cultivating courage
• How encouragement can literally change someone’s life

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What is your Impact?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lem Durden, longtime Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, mentor, and servant leader with a legacy rooted in faith, family, and self-discipline. From prison ministry to empowering the next generation of leaders, Lem shares what it truly means to lead with purpose, clarity, and humility.

We talk about:

• Why true leadership starts with conquering yourself
• Servant leadership and creating a culture of care
• Coaching with impact vs. controlling outcomes
• The difference between motivation and inspiration
• Why every leader must sacrifice to serve

Whether you're in the drive-thru or the boardroom, Lem’s words will challenge you to think bigger, live simpler, and lead with eternal purpose.

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What is your Impact?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mack and Ria Story, we shift from their personal journey to the transformational leadership lessons they teach nationwide. This episode dives deep into the power of influence without authority, the importance of character as the foundation of leadership, and how true leadership is built through trust, not titles.

You’ll hear practical strategies to connect with your team, inspire change, and lead from any position—plus, a powerful story about a man who finally understood his own anger through one game-changing principle. Whether you're leading a team or just trying to lead yourself, this episode is packed with wisdom that will challenge, encourage, and equip you to grow.

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What happens when a 19-year-old makes one life-altering mistake—and spends the next 20 years behind bars reflecting on it?

In this powerful episode, Jeremy and Maddie sit down with Myron Fontaine, better known as The Prison Dr, to unpack his remarkable journey from armed robbery to national prison prevention specialist. Myron now leads an organization that mentors at-risk youth in all 50 states, making house calls, working with law enforcement, and offering families a lifeline.

He shares raw stories, hard-earned wisdom, and unapologetic truths about parenting, social media, faith, and the silent epidemic destroying our children: fatherlessness.

Find out more about the Prison Dr. here: https://theprisondr.org/ 

This episode isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s a challenge to every listener to do better, starting at home.

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What is your Impact?

This week on The IMPACT Show, Jeremy welcomes Mack & Ria Story, founders of Blue Collar Leadership, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, leadership, and finding purpose through adversity.

You’ll hear reflections on personal transformation, the freedom to choose your response, and how the path to significance often begins in the most unexpected places. Mack and Ria open up about what it means to lead yourself first, the difference between reacting and responding, and why true influence starts long before a title.

It’s real, it’s raw—and it just might shift the way you see leadership forever.

🎧 Hit play and get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired.

Find out more about their story here: https://bluecollarleaders.com/

#TheIMPACTShow #Episode21 #MackAndRiaStory #BlueCollarLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #MakeAnImpact #Podcast #youchoosetobemad 

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What does it really take to lead with impact—at work, at home, and in your community? In this powerful episode, Jeremy Melton and Maddie Atkinson sit down with educator and nonprofit leader Dr. Miki Edwards for a conversation filled with wisdom, warmth, and wit.

From her early days as a 7th-grade teacher to her time as a high school principal and now as the Executive Director of The Wheelhouse, Dr. Edwards shares what it means to motivate others, build trust, and plant seeds of impact that ripple across generations.

You’ll hear about:

• Her three-legged leadership philosophy
• Why transformational and servant leadership go hand-in-hand
• Hilarious (and heartwarming) senior pranks
• The challenges (and beauty) of guiding over 1,000 students and staff
• How every great leader must be willing to lead from the front, side, and back

This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about the spotlight—it’s about enriching the soil so others can grow.

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This week on The IMPACT Show, we get real about the hardest leadership mandate yet: humility. This is an exciting week as Jeremy and Maddie take the reins in a brand-new studio. Joining them is returning guest and friend of the show, Miller McGowan, who unpacks why humility is so tough—but so essential.

From servant leadership to teaching kids character through real life, the team shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical takeaways on how humility shapes lasting impact. You’ll hear about promotions, baptisms, fences, and even Lightning McQueen… and somehow, it all ties back to humility.

Key themes:

• The balance between confidence and humility
• Why true leadership gives credit, not just takes it
• How entitlement derails teams—and how humility unites them
• Scripture, storytelling, and a little humor along the way

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