Underdog

Underdog

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Underdog episodes

  • 19: World Records at 100 Years Old

    Orville Rogers started to run at the age of 50 and shattered 15 world records in between the ages of 90 and 100. He is the fastest 100 year old to ever live. He was recently featured on SportsCenter and continues to defy father time with an exceptional active lifestyle. In this episode:

    • Serving in WWII and training WWII pilots
    • Orville's best flight stories and missions
    • Beginning his running career at the age of 50
    • Shattering 15 racing World Records
    • The Rivalry - racing against Dixon Hemphill
    • The secret to a long and successful marriage

    Orville is the author of "The Running Man" and you can find out more information about him at orvillerogers.com

    Here is a link to his feature on SportsCenter on ESPN

    32 min
  • 18: Unshattered After Sepsis with Carol Decker

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    On June 10, 2008, Carol Decker was like any other expectant mother: full of anticipation and eagerly awaiting the arrival of her second child. But in a matter of hours, a massive infection had her fighting for her life. The infection resulted in the amputation of three limbs and blindness.Carol has battled intense pain, despair and frustration - but now she is embarking upon a new career as a motivational speaker helping others deal with similar challenges. In this episode:

    • What is sepsis?
    • Overcoming the physical and psychological affects of losing three limbs and eyesight in a moment without warning
    • Setting goals that are unique and specific for your passions
    • How to deal and combat depression
    • Relearning how to live a new life with new challenges
    • The unbreakable bond between a mother and her children
    • Let go, embrace the moment, and have fun

    You can find out more about Carol and her story at caroljdecker.com Her book "Unshattered: Overcoming Tragedy and Choosing a Beautiful Life" will become available in June 2018.

    38 min
  • 17: Million Dollar Advice with Rock Thomas

    Self-made millionaire, bestselling author & world renowned speaker Rock Thomas skyrocketed to success, earning awards, shattering records, and becoming one of the top fifty realtors in the world after starting from humble beginnings as a poor farm boy in Canada. Searching for more meaning in a life filled with achievements, he traveled the world, studying one-on-one with the world’s best teachers, including masterminds of growth like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, and more. Over the years Rock has touched millions of lives and now, he spends his time helping others achieve whole-life wealth & success through events, programs, books, and coaching. In this episode:

    • Discovering and molding a great work ethic at an early age
    • Overcoming a broken home with "emotionally absent" parents
    • The words that follow "I am" follow you so become your brain's master programmer
    • Why it is so important to evaluate the 5 people you spend time with the most
    • How to create value first and make money later
    • The best story with Tony Robbins
    • Learning to love yourself throughout life

    Rock Thomas is frequently traveling the world sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others. You can find out more about him on his web site: http://new.rockthomas.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram @rockthomas. You can find his book, "The Power of Your Identity" on Amazon or any book store near you.

    51 min
  • Keeping Promises with Alex Sheen

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    Alex Sheen is the founder of Because I Said I Would which is a charity focused on making, keeping, and fulfilling promises no matter how small or how large the magnitude. Alex was touched by his father's word to always keep his promises so he decided to pass on that legacy by forming a charity that challenges others to do the same. He has received a considerable amount of publicity including a recent sit-down interview with Megyn Kelly on NBC and discusses his journey with Underdog. In this episode:

    • Why keeping a promise is so important
    • Leaving a stable job to pursue a greater cause
    • How to be obsessed with effort over results
    • How to be about it and not just talk about it
    • Walking across the state of Ohio
    • The most impactful promise he has heard from Because I Said I Would

    You can find out more about Alex at www.becauseisaidiwould.com and on Instagram and Facebook @BecauseISaidIWould

    37 min
  • 15: B.I.G. Love with Jessica Phillips

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    Jessica Phillips is the founder of BIG Love Cancer Care which is an organization that assists children cancer patients and their families in their greatest time of need. She created this mission after the loss of her daughter, Brooke, to cancer. Brooke's love lives on and continues to grow as more and more hospitals partner with BIG Love and the work & passion that they provide. In this episode:

    • How a parent copes with their child's cancer diagnosis
    • How to stay strong in moments when you can barely breathe
    • What it looks like to wrestle with God and also how to trust Him
    • Losing your child but continuing their legacy to benefit others
    • The lessons that we can learn from children

    You can discover more about Jessica and Big Love on Instagram and Facebook @BigLoveCancerCare as well as www.biglovecancercare.org

     

    44 min
  • Topping the Music Charts w/ Dre Murray

    Dre Murray grew up in the hood of Houston and found a skill for stringing words together over big beats. He has attained much success in the rap industry but has done it in a way that allows him to be true and honest with himself. In this episode:

    • Overcoming peer pressure from drugs
    • The rap scene in Houston
    • What it is like to land on top of the iTunes charts
    • Rising above what society deems as popular
    • Sticking true to what you believe after you receive unexpected success

     

    Dre can be followed on Instagram and Twitter @DreMurray22 and you can find more of his music at www.dremurray.com

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    43 min
  • 13: Imprisoned for Murder He Did Not Commit

    Michael Morton was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for the murder of his wife. He spent nearly 25 years in prison before he was found innocent and exonerated. Michael is now a free man and shares what he learned behind about life behind bars. In this episode:

    • Feeling powerless against the power of the State
    • Life in prison - how to survive
    • How to overcome the lies that people believe about you
    • Finding God in prison
    • Revenge to forgiveness
    • Working with the Innocence Project
    • Reconciling with your family members after 25 years
    • How to overcome the prison within your own mind

    Michael is the author of "Getting Life" which can be found at any book store and at Amazon. He frequently travels around the country sharing his story and you can find out more about him at www.michael-morton.com

    1 hr 12 min
  • 12: Row Your Boat with Tori Murden McClure

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    Tori is the first woman to ski across Antarctica and the first to row across the Atlantic Ocean. She faced heavy challenges from Mother Nature but found the will to never give up. She is currently the President at Spalding University in Kentucky and heavily involved in the community in Louisville. In this episode:

    • Finding the importance of love and friendship in the middle of the ocean
    • Overcoming the hardship of solitude
    • Surviving through a hurricane
    • The best moment working with Muhammad Ali
    • Why education is the best platform for change

    Tori is the author of, "A Pearl in the Storm". You can find out more about her at apearlinthestorm.com/

    42 min
  • 11: From Startup to International Sales

    Kim Overton is the founder of SPIbelt which stands for Small Personal Item Belt. This product was developed for runners but has a number of other functionalities as well. Kim takes us through her journey as a small startup company to how she grew and scaled her business internationally. In this episode:

    • How to combine passion and vision to form a business
    • Finding the entrepreneurial spirit at an early age
    • How to rebound from a big financial loss
    • How to grow & scale your business after an overnight boom
    • Why it is important to know your customer niche

    You can discover more on Kim on her blog: http://www.kimjoverton.com/ and her product: https://spibelt.com/

    23 min
  • 10: Talking Life with America's Oldest Veteran

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    Richard Overton served in World War II and is 111 years old! He is still living life to the fullest and shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode:

    • The secret to life
    • Serving in World War II
    • Meeting President Obama and more

    Richard is currently living at home due to the generosity of others. Please support this American hero and donate to his 24/7 HomeCare expenses through his GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/Help-Richard-Overton and follow his life on Instagram @TheRichardOverton

    15 min

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