Undefeated Podcast

On October 16, 2010, Rutgers footballer star Eric LeGrand's only focus was to run down the field on kickoff, make a big play for his team, and get the ball back to his offense so they could score and win. It was the perfect 4th quarter comeback. But within that 7 second play, Eric's life changed forever. As Eric went to make the tackle on the ball carrier, he broke his neck, instantly becoming paralyzed. His determination to one day walk again has inspired people all over the world to just believe. 

From the front of Men's Health Magazine to appearances on the Ellen Show, Aydian Dowling has been a champion for the transgender community. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to speak on a panel with Aydian. After hearing his story and finding out that 42% of adolescents who don't identify exclusively as male or female have attempted suicide at least once, I knew I needed to have Aydian as a guest so kids who are struggling can find the hope and strength in Aydians story to keep fighting. 

I'm so incredibly grateful for everyone who has purchased my book, Still In The Game. To show my gratitude, I am sharing with you a special chapter from my audiobook called First Down. In this chapter, I will show you how to overcome fear and live your dreams. I hope you all enjoy it! Get your copy of Still In The Game here ---> Book

Last year, Kennith Thomas took social media by storm with his inspiring dance videos. On June 18, 2019, Kenny and his wife, Josilyne, received the devastating news that their 14-month old son, Kristian, had Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia (AMKL). As a way to keep his son happy and full of joy during his cancer treatments, Kenny began dancing. The family started to document these heartwarming moments and shared them online. One video caught the attention of R&B singer, Ciara. After she reposted it, the video went viral with over one million views. It was in that moment the Dancing Dad was born. 

In 2007, Trent Shelton's dream of playing in the NFL came true when he signed a free agent contract with the Colts. However, his time in the NFL was short lived after being cut by 3 different teams. While fighting to save his childhood dream, Trent also found out he was having a child outside of his relationship. The stress of his deteriorating football career combined with the fear of fatherhood sent Trent's life down a dark path where he used drugs and alcohol to help cope with his new reality. Until one day he felt the need to change. He started posting videos and blogs online about what he was going through. A few years later, those posts that were originally started as a way to help himself through his life's trials, grew into a movement that now impacts millions of people all over the globe.

I'm so incredibly grateful for everyone who has purchased my book, Still In The Game. To show my gratitude, I am sharing with you a special chapter from my audiobook called Hailmary. In this chapter, I will show you how the storm you're going through right now, just might be preparing you for something bigger later on in life. I hope you all enjoy it! Get your copy of Still In The Game here ---> Book

Growing up in Ohio, playing football was all Isaiah Pead wanted to do. It was his escape from all the stressors in his life. By the time he got to high school, he was one of the top players in the state. He was named Ohio's Division 4 Player of the Year in 2006 and Division 3 Player of the Year in 2007. He also broke 2-time Heisman Trophy Winner, Archie Griffin's all-time rushing record. After becoming a standout at the University of Cincinnati, his dreams of playing in the NFL came true when he was the 50th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. However, his dreams were cut short just a few years later when he got into a terrible car accident that changed his life forever.

Diagnosed with a rare form of Dwarfism at the age of 2, life for Brandon has been anything but easy. Years of bullying left Brandon feeling invisible and without purpose for the first 15 years of his life. At the young age of 11, he reached his breaking point and had thoughts of taking his own life. But with the help of his family and a life changing encounter at an airport, Brandon decided to rise above the negativity to now stand on life's stage, teaching people how he's able to live larger than life while standing 3 foot 9.

On the evening of June 17, 2015, a 21 year-old, white male named Dylann Roof walked into Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during their weekly bible study. As the Bible study concluded with prayer, Dylann pulled out a gun and opened up fire, killing 9 people and injuring 3. One of the survivors said during the shooting Dylan was heard saying, "I have to do it. You rape our women and you're taking over our country!" He committed these murders in the name of white supremacy. Amongst the deceased was Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, the mother of Chicago Cubs outfielder, Chris Singleton. Instead of reacting with rage and hate, Chris chose love. He credits a scripture he read in college for his decision to forgive rather than hate. 

Statistics show that every 13 seconds a divorce is finalized in America. This social issue within our society results in broken homes, broken hearts, and hopelessness. In 2015, Shelly Shelton became a part of that statistic after her 20 year relationship with the love of her life ended in a divorce without warning. Even after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Shelly says the heart break of her divorce was 10 times more painful than anything she'd ever experienced. For years, Shelly struggled with depression and thoughts of taking her own life. Until one day she learned how to smile through her storm.