Winning Mentality with Daniel Cutright

Delesia Watson is an entrepreneur, 2x First Runner-Up Miss Virginia contestant, YouTuber, and writer.  While pursuing multiple endeavors, each of these has been connected by a common purpose.  In this episode, she shares about her humble upbringing, and powerful lessons and mindset she has learned along the way.  There are so many tips throughout this conversation that we can all apply, whether in an endeavor we’re pursing, or simply in how we interact with those around us - even in the midst of disagreement.

Ryan Weigand is an Associate Director with the Virginia Athletics Foundation, and former UVA football player. His path to either of these endeavors was anything but normal or what he might have expected, but he shares some valuable insights around his journey, staying flexible, and how through a positive outlook some of the best opportunities revealed themself. This episode offers great mindset whether you’re an athlete looking to compete in college, or a recent college grad trying to navigate the current climate and step into your next opportunity.

Jerome Meyinsse is a professional basketball player in his 11th year.  He played college basketball at the University of Virginia, and has since played in professional leagues in Argentina, Brazil, and currently in Mexico.  He is a 3x Argentinian League champ, a 3x Brazilian League champ, and most notably won the 2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup.  Jerome shares insights from his career, including the thin threads that he ended up at Virginia, and even made it into the professional ranks.  This conversation however leaves no doubt why Jerome has had the success he has.  His mindset, attitude, and willingness to embrace the culture of where he has been planted and teams he has been a part of are all magnets for success.

Tim May is an entrepreneur through and through. In his own words, he has been so since he was 8 years old.  He's the founder of Pro Athlete Travel, a niche travel agency servicing professional athletes, he recently started his own podcast, and in his time outside of that coaches boys high school basketball.  Tim shares insights around how he got started, the inspiration for his ideas, and powerful insight and wisdom from which we can all learn and apply into our own lives.

Winston Brown is the Head Track & Field/Cross Country coach at Fork Union Military Academy.  With 30 years of coaching experience Winston has coached numerous state championship teams, All-Americans, and some of the most elite runners to come through the state of Virginia. Additionally, he shares how he and his wife Beth opened their home as foster parents to Alex & Peter Lomong, younger brothers of Olympian Lopez Lomong.  The stories Winston shares offer some humor, valuable perspective, and wisdom we can all apply in life.

Eddie Brown is the Executive Director and Founder of Giving Words, an organization dedicated to supporting single mothers.  The creativity behind how Eddie and his team are making a different is incredible, not to mention the personal adversities he has leveraged now to benefit the cause.  Eddie's passion is unmistakable, and this episode is package with wisdom.

This is a phenomenal conversation with Mike Marsella- 2x All-American, ACC Champ, and sub-4:00 miler while running track at the University of Virginia.  He continued running professionally with the Boston Athletic Association where he garnered a 5th place finish at the USA Indoor Championships.  Mike discusses overcoming major adversities after not being able to walk in high school, to getting hit by a car and coming out of a 2-week long coma while in college.  His perspective toward challenges and viewing life through a lens of gratitude is something that we can all learn from as we each face challenges of our own.

This episode of Winning Mentality is with Paul Kirschbaum.  Paul is a former executive chef, with a vast array of experiences within the restaurant industry.  Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic and shift in food service, Paul started a cooking show for kids.  The positive feedback has been overwhelming!  Listen as Paul shares his mindset and things he's learned throughout his career, and the joy he's found in his most recent endeavor.  No matter what your background, this episode has something for everyone.

This episode is with 5x All-American and 2016 Olympic Trials qualifier Carmen Graves.  Listen as Carmen shares about her journey going from playing DIII collegiate soccer, to reaching extremely high levels of success in Track & Field.  Her mindset around overcoming, not being afraid to fail, and embracing a competitive spirit is phenomenal.

Kicking off the idea to highlight individuals who are pursuing causes outside of the box, chasing excellence, and making a difference.  This first episode is with Jeff Alston, long-time high school coach and now local leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  Listen as Jeff shares ideas he's learned along the way, transitioning his experiences from coaching, and having real faith to follow your calling.