The Process Podcast

This week, LaVonte David joins us to share his story of growing up in Miami, FL, growing to love the game of football, having to play JUCO football after high school, playing football for the University of Nebraska, and being drafted in the 2nd round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

LaVonte also shares how he almost quit playing football, what he learned about himself from playing JUCO football, what keeps him humble, and what trust the process means to him.

This week, Dr. Tracy Thomas joins us to share her story of growing up in Capitola, FL on a 40-acre farm, why she chose to attend Florida A&M University over the University of Florida, why she switched academic majors, and why she chose to pursue a second doctoral degree.

We also discuss with Dr. Thomas the joy that teaching brings to her, the promise that she kept, and what trust the process means to her.

This week, Wille Ferrell joins us this week to share his story of growing up in Tallahassee, FL, playing college football, and pursuing a career in professional boxing.

Willie also shares the impact of losing his older brother Johnathan Ferrell, copping with life after the loss of his brother, and what he has learned from overcoming hurdles in his life.

This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Jonathan A. Ferrell.

This week, Dr. Misha Dunbar joins us to share her story of growing up in Tallahassee, Florida, pursuing a career in Veterinarian Medicine, and her experiences of transitioning from Vet school to practicing as a Veterinarian.

Dr. Dunbar also shares her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine and what trusting the process means to her.

This week, the Head Football Coach of the Florida A&M University Rattlers - Coach Willie Simons joins us to share his story of growing up in Quincy, FL, choosing to attend Clemson University on a football scholarship, graduating from Clemson in 3 years as a student-athlete, and transitioning into coaching once his playing career was over.

Coach Simmons also shares his Seven F's to success, the joy that coach brings to him, and the attributes he's learned as a student-athlete that he hopes to impart on his players.

This week Johnathan Carey joins us to share his story of growing up in Detroit, MI, growing up with parents who were separated, attending Concordia University - Ann Arbor to play football, and transferring to Central State University after his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Johnathan also shares some advice he would give to high school graduates transitioning into college, advice he would give to his younger self, and what trusting the process means to him.

Dr. Keila Foster shares her experiences of growing up in Howard County, MD, pursuing a PhD while also teaching, and attending an HBCU and PWI. Dr. Foster also shares what it was like pursing a PhD with ADHD, what trust the process means to her, and what it means to run your own race.

Host of Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis Taylor shares his story of growing up in Detroit, MI, his motivation for starting his podcast, and how his educational adversities have rewarded him in his current role at the University of Minnesota. ⁣

Attorney Jasmine Johnson shares her story of growing up in Miami Gardens, FL, being the oldest of six, and being raised by her grandparents.

Jasmine also shares her experiences of attending Florida State University, losing her mother during law school, identifying her authentic self in the workplace, starting an organization - Bloom, and manifesting her dreams into reality.

Marcela Tapiero joins us this week to share her story of growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, the process of going back to college to earn a degree in business, and the process of starting a business.

Marcela also discusses what it means to live a purpose driven life, how to identify your passion or your calling, and what steps you should consider, in order to take a leap of faith.