Motivate with Coach Camp

Marcus Black: Turning Personal Pain into Powerful Messages

From Victim to Visionary: Turning Personal Pain into Powerful Messages.  My guest this week is Mr. Marcus Black, He is an Author, a Podcaster and a Motivational Speaker.
“Speak to inspire, inspire to empower – That’s the power of motivational speaking.”
~ Unknown
 
Having gone down the road of becoming a positive voice and motivational speaker myself, I can truly appreciate the grind to make a name for yourself.  So when you come across someone that has been living that same grind you don’t hesitate to make a connection.
My guest this week is Mr. Marcus Black and he is from my town right here in Hernando, MS.  When he posted a comment stating that he wanted to connect with the community it seemed like destiny that we would meet.  Mr. Black and I discuss how life’s pitfalls can sometimes be the best things that happen to us.  It’s all about how you receive the moment that determines what comes next in your life.
Mr. Black shares how his difficult childhood and his troubled youth eventually molded the person that he was always meant to be, and when he decided to just take a chance doors started to open.  He admits that he was a quiet and reserved person for most of his life, so when he was being led to become a public speaker he wasn’t exactly comfortable being the center of attention.  Our conversation takes us down a path that wasn’t always glamorous, but it was exactly the path that laid the foundation of what was to come.
I can honestly say, if you don’t come away from this episode feeling fired up and ready to take on the world then you are not looking to find your why in this world.  If you want to learn more about Marcus or find his books, you can follow him of IG @‌mblackspeaks and you can find his books, “Asleep at the Wheel” and “Because You Can” on Amazon.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Cannonballing Life Is Moving! Here’s What You Need to Know

In this brief but important episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick officially close out their time on the Motivate with Coach Camp Network and announce an exciting new chapter. The hosts explain the reasons behind the move, walk listeners through what’s changing, and introduce the brand-new Cannonballing Life network. With expanded platforms including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, they make it easy for fans to stay connected. Coach and Derrick express their appreciation for the audience’s continued support and encourage everyone to follow the new channels, with all links conveniently located in the episode description.
Cannonballing Life Podcast Network Links
YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF19f-kJVT9dDt-ZshsQFBNSHCmrltJa4
SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7EyoHGN43VvjpHQR3vdUFh
APPLEhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannonballing-life-with-coach-derrick/id1888336287
FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/cannonballinglifepodcast/
INSTAGRAMCannonballing Life Podcast (@cannonballinglifepod) • Instagram profile
TIKTOKcannonballinglifepod on TikTok

Chris Burgio | President of the Concord Career College

The Triple Threat Leader: How Coaching, Banking, and Education Shaped his Vision.  My guest this week is Mr. Chris Burgio, President of the Concord Career College Campus in Southaven, MS.
“Invest in someone’s future, and you’ll reap a lifetime of gratitude.”
~ Unknown
This week’s guest started out his early life as an athlete and as he became an adult he wanted to give back to the community by becoming a coach for kids sports.  This early calling would ultimately lead him into a career that offered that same ability to invest in others to get the version of themselves.
After being a banker for 13 years he suddenly took a hard shift in his occupation when the opportunity to become an educator was suggested to him.  Mr. Burgio admittedly states that teaching had never crossed his radar until a friend made the suggestion one day.  Before he knew it he was teaching at a Technical College and he found that love for helping others suddenly fulfilled again.
We discuss how the college landscape has changed from years past and how gaining a certificate can offer a student an immediate pathway to gainful employment.  When it comes to trade jobs there are dozens of options that a person can go into.  Tune in to hear what some of those options are and some thoughts on what may be coming next for certificate programs.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Phat & Fired Up | Cannonballing Life Series

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick dive into how holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, and Cinco de Mayo have evolved into full-blown party culture. Coach shares his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and reflects on an impressive milestone—donating over five gallons of blood over the years. The conversation takes a turn with some classic humor as Derrick embraces his “phat” status, and Coach tells a wild story about his lawnmower literally shooting fire. It’s a mix of laughs, stories, and off-the-rails moments you won’t want to miss.
 
Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com
Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices
SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp
 
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
📺 WATCH - YouTube
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Justin Gray: former firefighter, now turned motivational content influencer

The Pivot Point: How Changing My Mindset Changed My Entire Life.  My guest this week is Mr. Justin Gray, former firefighter now turned motivational content influencer.
“Change your thoughts, change your life – mindset is everything.”
~ Unknown
Over the years I’ve known plenty of people that will vocalize how they are tired of the same ole life with the same ole results.  The funny thing is, most of them never do anything about their situation.  Then for some of those that actually decide to take action toward their issues they only make those changes for a short amount of time before falling back into their old ways.
My guest this week was one of those people that went through the motions for a period of time knowing their needed to be a different approach, but he just never took the first step…until he did.  Mr. Gray dives into the mindset shift that sent him into an entirely different direction in his life and how suddenly he found clarity in areas where there had previously been confusion.
Mr. Gray’s way of dissecting simple thought patterns and his practical advice on how to approach common problems will be at the very least motivating and at the most, life transforming.  Mr. Gray attributes his new found success in life to his ability to just stay consistent, regardless of how he feels physically.  Just showing up and giving your best, even when you are not at your best it is critical that you give your best.  Life is short and we only get this one shot it, so don’t waste it.  You can follow Justin and learn more about his journey by following him @‌JTGray on FB.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Busy Weekends, Big Moves | Cannonballing Life Series

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Derrick and Coach recap a pair of very busy weekends. Coach shares stories from his trip to Utah for a speaking engagement, while Derrick talks about a music-filled stretch performing with both of his bands.
Derrick also gives an update on the first official week of the studio being open, including what it’s been like welcoming clients into the new space and getting things fully up and running. The conversation continues with news about the revamped podcast Grappling With Wrestling and what listeners can expect from its refreshed direction.
As always, the episode is a mix of life updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and the everyday adventures that come with cannonballing through life.
 
Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com
Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices
SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp
 
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
📺 WATCH - YouTube
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Addiction to Awakening: Felicia Pulliam’s Powerful Story of Sobriety and Transformation

Addiction to Awakening: A Powerful Story of Sobriety and Transformation.  My guest this week is Ms. Felicia Pulliam, former addict and now a health care provider and advocate for sobriety.
“Recovery is not about being perfect, it’s about being brave enough to try again.” ~ Unknown
I feel like it is fair to say that no one wakes up one day and says to themselves, “I think I will become addicted to drugs today and then they go out and try to ruin my life”.   It is more likely that an individual finds themselves in a tough situation and they make a bad decision that suddenly takes over their life.
That is what happened to my guest, Ms. Felicia Pulliam.  Having a lifetime of difficulties that started when she was a little girl, Ms. Pulliam found herself in a destructive relationship and as the years went by she found that her addiction was in full control of every aspect of her life.  Finding her way back to sobriety was a rocky road that was full of setbacks and failures.  However, as the saying goes, it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s about how many times you are willing to get back up.
In our conversation, Ms. Pulliam describes how sobriety is something that is an intentional decision that one must make every day and when you have moments of weakness you need someone that you can go to that will help you remain strong. Her faith, her tenacity and her loving heart will leave you pulling for her success and you will gain a new perspective on how difficult life can be, but anything can be possible through faith and perseverance.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Thin Walls & Thermostat Wars | Cannonballing Life Series

Coach and Derrick officially christen the brand-new SRP Studio on Memphis Street in Hernando as they kick off another episode of Cannonballing Life. Derrick shares the behind-the-scenes story of rebuilding the studio—from battling thin walls to the ongoing thermostat wars—while Coach opens up about exciting new opportunities on the horizon for his speaking career and provides an update on his heart health. As always, the conversation takes a few entertaining detours, including more of their classic vehicular pet peeves and the everyday moments that make life worth cannonballing into.
 
Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com
Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices
SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp
 
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
📺 WATCH - YouTube
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Kick Start to Glory: Josh Jasper’s Journey Through D1 Football

Kick Start to Glory: One Player’s Journey Through D1 Football.  My guest this week is Mr. Josh Jasper, former LSU kicker and now pursing the life of a firefighter.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ E. Roosevelt
 
I feel it would be safe to say that most young boys and girls dream of playing a sport professionally.  If they don’t dream of becoming a pro then they will at least mimic their favorite athletes and pretend to be that superstar.
This week’s guest shares how his love for both soccer and football came together and gave him an incredible ride through high school and eventually D1 football with the LSU Tigers.  Mr. Josh Jasper explains how kicking came easy to him and after his first big moment kicking the game winning field goal in high school he knew this was what he wanted to do all the time.
In our conversation Jasper fills us in on how being a high school standout didn’t guarantee him a scholarship to college and it was actually his mother that took the detour on their way home after a long road trip doing tryouts that eventually landed him his one offer.
Mr. Jasper found himself on the team of the 2007 National Champions his freshman year and from there he went on to set several records and become one of the most trusted kickers in college.  These successes would have seemed like he was a lock for the NFL, but unfortunately those dreams never came to be realized.  All was not lost however, because he attributes all of those moments of ups and downs through football that gave him the grit and tenacity to just keep going when things are tough.  This episode is very inspiring and over all just a fun watch.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com

Mr. Ryan Dunn | Beyond the Pain: How Tragedy Led Him to True Joy

Beyond the Pain: How Tragedy Led Him to True Joy.  My guest this week is Mr. Ryan Dunn, former police officer turned project manager.
“The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.” ~ Unknown
Sometimes we may find ourselves in situations that force us to push through pain that we did nothing to cause.  That is exactly what my guest this week had to do at the early age of 11 when his mother was diagnosed with cancer and passed away a short time later.  Mr. Ryan Dunn found himself hurting and feeling lost, but thankfully he had a caring father that would always be by his side.
Ryan describes how growing up was made easier when his stepmother came into the picture and how she accepted Ryan and his brothers as her own.  Despite the great mentors in his life Ryan admits that he and his brother got into their fair share of trouble.
Then after a 12 year stretch of working at a golf course, Ryan decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer.  His father is a retired Memphis Police Officer and Ryan had always been impressed with his father’s work.  It was on the police department that Ryan found his groove, but his life would suddenly change overnight after making one bad decision.  It was this turning point in his life that he chooses to be better instead of being bitter.  He used his mistake to be a voice for others and prove that second chances matter and there can be light on the horizon if just keep going and never give up.
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.
 
👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj
🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com
📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook
🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify
 
This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC
SRPStudiosLLC.com