Winners Walk Podcast

In Episode 018, our guest is American Hero, Lt. General Jerry Boykin, Ret.

Lt. Gen. Boykin was one of the elite warriors chosen in 1978 to make up the first unit in America's ultra-secretive and clandestine Delta Force. He then became commander of the unit, and later still, commander of all U.S. Army Special Forces. His thirty-six years in the military included a tour at the Central Intelligence Agency and clandestine missions around the world. Jerry retired in 2007, serving his last four years as the deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence.

Today he is an Author, Speaker, & Ordained Minister with a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become Warriors in God's Kingdom. He speaks frequently on the military, national security, terrorism, and the Middle East. He has been featured on national radio and television including Fox News and Glenn Beck.

Jerry & wife Ashley enjoy spending time with their 5 children and growing number of Grandchildren.

In Episode 017, our guest is the President of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein.

Dr. Nido Qubein came to the United States with only $50 in his pocket and a few words of English in his vocabulary ... yet has gone on to become one of America’s great success stories.

Today, Dr. Qubein is a business leader, a speaker, an author and the president of High Point University.

Dr. Qubein has been the recipient of some of the nations Highest awards, including induction into the Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the International Speakers Hall of Fame.

In his home city of High Point, North Carolina, he has been named both the Citizen of the Year and the Philanthropist of the Year.

In Episode 016, our featured guest is Mr. Neil Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy is the founder and President of FivestarMan, an international movement to resurrect authentic manhood.

Neil is an international speaker and author who has written books on helping men to champion life. He is the Executive Producer of The Daily Champion, FivestarMan, ChampionU.Life, and FivestarMan for Churches.

Neil’s background includes establishing two churches and serving as the Executive Pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of America's leading churches.

He and his wife, Kay, have been married for 33-years and reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.

More Information: www.fivestarman.com

In Episode 015, our featured guest is International Author and Speaker, Dr. John Avanzini.

Brother John is a well-known television personality and international speaker, specializing in biblical economics and the debt-free lifestyle. An extraordinary Bible teacher, focuses on the scriptural truth that God is using in these last days to prepare the Body of Christ for the Lord’s triumphant return. He ministers worldwide in churches, conferences, and seminars.

He has also written 52 books on the subject of Biblical Economics which have been translated into many languages. Dr. Avanzini resides with his wife Patricia of over 60 years in the Fort Worth, Texas area.

In Episode 014, our featured guest is Successful Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, and Author Mr. Joe Schmidt.

Joe spent 20 years in digital marketing both as an entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Canvas on Demand in 2003 and took it from a startup to the INC 500 list of fastest growing companies in America. This earned him a spot as a finalist in the Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In September of 2010, Joe sold his company to online custom products leader CafePress. It was then that he had his heart broken by the realities of modern slavery and left to do something audacious for humanity–working to end slavery. He founded a Non-Profit and is now the Chief Executive officer of www.FreedomUnited.org that works every day to end modern slavery.

In Episode 013, our featured guest is Hall of Fame Speaker and Best Selling Author, Dr. Willie Jolley.

Dr. Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings of being a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine. He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. He has also been inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame as well as achieving the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. In 2012 he was the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award. In 2013 he was named, “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chambers of Commerce. Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God given potential! Many know him as the speaker Ford Motors called on in 2006 when they were on the brink of bankruptcy, and he aided them on turning their business around. In fact, in 2009 they were able to reject a government bailout and go on to Billion Dollar profits. Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks, An Attitude of Excellence, and his latest best seller with his wife Dee Taylor Jolley, Make Love, Make Money, Make it Last. Dr. Jolley holds a Doctorate of Ministry Degree in Faith Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a Master Degree in Theology from Wesley Theological seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University.

In Episode 012, our guest is former Pro Hockey Player, Business Owner, and Coach Dave Jones.

Dave grew up in Western Pennsylvania and spent most of his early childhood and adult life in and out of hockey rinks around the world; playing in cities such as Ottawa, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. His love and skill for hockey lead to a professional career playing in many countries including Luxemburg, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland and finally Germany.

After hockey, Dave identified his personal vision which is to unify excellence in the marketplace and he has founded 4 thriving companies in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. Dave has B.S in Management Studies and has a Masters Degree in Counseling Sports Psychology. Dave and his wife, Laura, have 2 Children, Brady & Preston and in his spare time, Dave coaches the Carolina Hurricanes Jr. Hockey team and competes in CrossFit competitions.

In Episode 011, our guest is Fox News Anchor Kelly Wright. Kelly Wright has been at the Fox News Channel since 2003. He is currently the Co-Anchor of “America’s News Headquarters” and reports on most major Breaking news stories. Beyond being an Emmy award winning journalist, Mr. Wright is also an ordained minister, a Christian recording artist, and speaker. He graduated from Oral Roberts University.

In Episode 010, our guest is Founder and President of Mercy Multiplied, Nancy Alcorn.

Nancy, a native Tennessean, spent eight years working for the state of Tennessee at a correctional facility for juvenile delinquent girls and investigating child abuse cases. Working for the state on a daily basis gave her direct encounters with secular programs that were not producing permanent results that exemplified changed lives. In January 1983, determined to establish a program in which lives would truly be transformed, Nancy moved to Monroe, Louisiana to start Mercy Ministries of America (now Mercy Multiplied). Since then, Mercy has impacted thousands of young ladies lives in a positive way and expanded to include locations in Monroe, Louisiana; Nashville, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; Sacramento, California and locations beyond the borders of the United States, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand.

In Episode 009, our guest is Entrepreneur, Author, and Speaker, Mason Weaver.

Mason’s distinctive point of view is a direct result of a past tragedy that has produced a present day triumph After approximately 2800 pounds of steel and iron plates fell on him, while on active naval duty in San Diego, California, the Navy classified him disabled and discharged him.

Mason found himself unskilled and disabled. He had to discover a new way of earning a living. After graduation from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Science, he won a position with the US Department of Energy against 2,400 applicants for four job openings. Between 1976 and 1980 he was promoted from an entry level employee to a Mid Level Senior Contract Specialist with a “Confidential Security Clearance”. He negotiated many multi-million dollar government contracts with major contractors, including TRW, General Dynamics, and General Electric.

In 1980 Mason resigned to become an entrepreneur, forming a private consulting company to assist businesses in obtaining and administering government contracts. He has consulted with many multi-national companies on government and political issues. But Mason Weaver had to learn how to earn income, how business was achieved and how to teach others.

Mason has been the national and regional spokesperson for many groups and organizations. He is a noted conference speaker and guest lecture. Mason Weaver has appeared on national TV, cable and news programs. He is often contacted by national news organizations to comment on breaking stories.

Mason hosted a live call in radio program and wrote a weekly column on social and political issues. He soon became a sought after public speaker and lecturer. Mason is gifted with an extraordinary view of government and business.

Mason Weaver is the author of It’s OK to Leave the Plantation, The Rope, Diamond in the Rough, and Polishing the Diamond in the Rough which discusses the social issues that affect us all and that bind us together. Noted for his quick wit, vigorous debate and forceful oratory, Mason is a challenge to the opposition and an instructive persuasive counselor to allies.