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Mayor of Southaven MS– Darren Musselwhite, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, but rather the one who gets others to do the greatest things.” ~ Reagan

When it comes to being genuine and down to earth, this week’s guest checks both boxes.  Mr. Musselwhite has been the mayor of Southaven, MS since 2013 and has seen a ton of changes take place in this Northwest Mississippi town.  
 
Growing up in the town that you eventually become mayor of gives someone a unique perspective and understanding of where a town has come from.  Maya Angelou once said, “You can’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you have been.”  Mr. Musselwhite certainly knew where Southaven had come from and he had a vision for where it could go.
 
Southaven happens to be in the top three when it comes to populations in the state of Mississippi and is the largest by far in DeSoto County.  With so much growth and commerce, Southaven is certainly the spearhead of change and innovation.  Tune in to hear how the mayor of this thriving city grew up playing baseball and eventually played for Ole Miss and then became an insurance salesman and then took the leap into politics.
 
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Professional Podcast Hosts – Tom Mann and Danni Synot, “Everybody has a story and every story matters.”

Kicking off the month of December, I had the unique opportunity to share the mic with not one, but two amazing fellow podcasters.  Mrs. Synot joins the show all the way from the land down under.  She was literally one day ahead when we sat down to have our conversation.  She has ran and operated a podcast called “Brave Conversations” for over 10 years.  Her podcast shares the stories of individuals that have overcome difficult times and found a path to success through their faith in God.
 
Her partner, Tom Mann, joined the Brave Conversations podcast recently when Mrs. Synot decided she wanted the perspective and insight from a male.  While Mr. Mann may have just joined the Brave Conversations podcast, he certainly isn’t new to podcasting.  He owns and operates “Emergencyfd Storyline” podcast and has served in communications for decades.  In the world of podcasting one might call them the dream team of casting pods.  
 
As you listen to them share how they got started in communications, give sensitive details of their past, and provide insight to what motivates them; you will easily understand why their guests feel comfortable opening up and allowing themselves to be vulnerable.  You are guaranteed to be touched by their authenticity and love for others.  And just as an added bonus, Mrs. Synot’s accent is really cool to hear on the radio.
 
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Heroes of WWII Episode 4 – Diane Hight with Forever Young Veterans, “Poor is the Nation that has no heroes, but shameful is the Nation that has them and forgets” ~ Unknown

Wow!  That is the best way I know how to start this entry.  When the idea came to me about putting together something to honor our veterans, I had no idea what a treat I was in for.  Not knowing if there were any WWII vets in the area, I figured it was a long shot, but man am I glad I took that shot.
 
The two veterans I was able to interview had unique stories that should both be in a movie theater somewhere.  I would have been happy with that, but as it turns out, there was one more surprise waiting for me.  I was put in contact with Mrs. Diane Hight that is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Forever Young Veterans, which is based in Collierville, TN.  
 
When I did my research and found out that she runs a nationally known organization, has been interviewed thousands of times, by name brand reporters and a renowned author, I never thought I would have an opportunity to interview her.  However, much to my surprise she did accept an invitation and boy am I glad she did!  Her story of how she had this dream put into motion and how it has grown since 2006 will inspire you to get off that sofa and move on your dreams with a purpose.  Her hardships as a child led her down a path that has had such an amazing impact on so many deserving vets.  Mrs. Hight said it best, “Take your mess and make it your message.”  Trust me, you need to hear her message!
If you would like to learn about how you could become involved or you would like to donate, please visit www.foreveryoungvets.org
 
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Heroes of WWII PART 2– Olin Pickens, “When I saw the Statue of Liberty she said, welcome home soldier, job well done.” ~ Olin Pickens

Part two begins with the story about Mr. Pickens and Mr. Honeycut making their daring escape only to be recaptured but then eventually freed by U.S. Troops.
“You should be prepared because everyone here today will either be killed or captured.”  Imagine you are 21 years of age, in the military, and in a foreign country; your commanding officer gives you this information and now you must face an inevitable demise.  Well, this is exactly what Mr. Pickens and the crew of 250 other men in his company were told as the Germans closed in and the fighting began at Fiyad Pass on February 15, 1943.
Once the dust settled there were 75 U.S. soldiers killed and the rest were captured, including Mr. Pickens.  Little did he and the others know, but this was just this beginning of what would be a hellish 26 months that would test Mr. Olin’s mental and physical strength beyond what most of us could ever imagine, but it was his faith in God that carried him through.
This two part episode was necessary to share his entire journey that includes countless miles marched in captivity, starvation, horrible weather conditions, escape and then recapture, and finally his rescue and his safe return home.
We are blessed to have such a true American hero share his story with us and his unwavering love for God and country.  Thank God for men like you sir!
 
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Heroes of WWII PART 1 – Olin Pickens, “When I saw the Statue of Liberty she said, welcome home soldier, job well done.” ~ Olin Pickens

“You should be prepared because everyone here today will either be killed or captured.”  Imagine you are 21 years of age, in the military, and in a foreign country; your commanding officer gives you this information and now you must face an inevitable demise.  Well, this is exactly what Mr. Pickens and the crew of 250 other men in his company were told as the Germans closed in and the fighting began at Fiyad Pass on February 15, 1943.
 
Once the dust settled there were 75 U.S. soldiers killed and the rest were captured, including Mr. Pickens.  Little did he and the others know, but this was just this beginning of what would be a hellish 26 months that would test Mr. Olin’s mental and physical strength beyond what most of us could ever imagine, but it was his faith in God that carried him through.
 
This two part episode was necessary to share his entire journey that includes countless miles marched in captivity, starvation, horrible weather conditions, escape and then recapture, and finally his rescue and his safe return home.
 
We are blessed to have such a true American hero share his story with us and his unwavering love for God and country.  Thank God for men like you sir!
 
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Heroes of WWII Episode 1 – KT Robbins, “All is fair in Love and War” ~ John Lyly

Imagine the year is 1941 and you awake to the news that Pearl Harbor has been attacked.  Now your country has been pulled into a World War that has cost so many their lives.  As a young male during those times, the thought of serving their country was never a second thought.  Young people even forged their age in order to enlist and go serve.  Fighting for America was a thing of honor and sacrificing their life for future generations was something so many of our service members did without a minutes consideration.
 
This weeks guest proudly signed up and was eager to serve his country at a very young age.  Mr. Robbins enlisted as an infantryman and was heading off to Normandy for the big D-day invasion.  The moment that changed his entire story came when he saw the opportunity to become a chief.  So, instead of being a part of the initial wave of soldiers that hit the beach his boat stayed off shore for 4 days.  By the time his company was allowed to make shore there were already hundreds of dead soldiers lining the beach.  Mr. Robbins and his crew made entry into France and it wasn’t long before he settled into the town of Briea.  
 
This is where our story really begins!  What happens next is something straight out of a blockbuster romantic movie.  KT falls in love with a young French girl and the rest is something you have to hear for yourselves.  I would do it no justice trying to describe the events that happened next.  Spoiler alert…I might have shed a tear or two, but they were most certainly happy tears.  
 
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Why Politics? – Mr. Randy Denton, running for MS State Representative District 9. “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.”

This week’s guest is a lifelong friend that shares years of memories with myself and my family.  He is a husband, a father, a grandfather and holds many other titles earned.  He is retired from FedEx and currently the President and CEO of KidzArt,LLC.  
 
He has spent a lifetime serving and helping others and now at a time when many might consider slowing down for retirement, Randy is looking to become a public servant as a State Representative.
 
Going into politics at any age can be a difficult decision and for a man that has accomplished so much for so many I had to find out why he would choose to jump into such a demanding lifestyle.  
 
His answer was simple, “I feel like I have something to offer.”  After our conversation, I would have to say that I totally agree.  Tune in to hear how he grew up fast when he decided to get married at the young age of 16 and start a family.  Randy has now been married to his wife for almost 50 years and he has 2 children and 6 grandchildren.  I know that you will find his resolve to provide for his family and help the community to be both heartwarming and inspirational.
 
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Coaches - Episode 3 –Mr. Robert Carter “Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.” ~ M. Fox

In our lifetime we are fortunate if we meet just a dozen people on this planet that have a true heart for growing others.  This week’s guest is without question one of those unique souls.  
 
Robert Carter may be a banker, but he is a true humanitarian through and through.  His love and passion for life goes without saying, but this true desire to see others give and be their best really shines through when he is coaching his team.  
 
If you have ever had a coach in your life that you knew would do anything to help you be the best version of you, then you will certainly feel like you know Robert when you check out our conversation.
 
Not only is he a great coach, a great friend, a great husband and a great father, but he is the connecting link to how I got teamed up with Derrick Michaud and SRP studios and how the Motivate with Coach Camp podcast came to be.  This was a great honor to share the mic with the one that started it all!
 
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Coaches - Episode 2 – Coach, Principle, School Superintendent, Mentor- Mr. Milton Kuykendall. “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.”

If you grew up in DeSoto County through the 90’s and beyond, then you most certainly know this week’s guest.  Mr. Milton Kuykendall is truly an icon in Northwest Mississippi. 
 
I was beyond blessed to have such great parents in this life, but the one thing that we all know is, we must have a variety of mentors in our life that help influence us to grow in the right direction.  As the expression goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
 
 Mr. Kuykendall started his career in education at Horn Lake High School as our basketball coach.  As you will hear in our conversation, he had several years of experience in both coaching and being a principal prior to coming to Horn Lake.  It was in those early years that helped to mold him into the man he was by the time he arrived at Horn Lake.  
 
It is in my humble opinion that he was a pivotal influence on me and my education and I consider myself to be very blessed to have been a small part of his educational career.  It is moments like this that I am so grateful to have my small platform to highlight such a great person.
 
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Coaches - Episode 1 – Kasey Astor, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6 (LAPA – Love & Prayers Always

When a person decides to become a coach, they are committing to a position of mentorship, instruction, development, leadership, and above all, a passion to help others reach their full potential. However, for those coaches that truly understand the total impact they have on those they coach, they can change their lives!
 
This week’s guest is Mrs. Kasey Astor. Kasey shares with my audience how she transitioned from gymnastics to cheer as a young person and then eventually into coaching cheer. I had the blessed experience of Mrs. Astor being my daughter’s cheer coach in middle school and I can tell you first hand that Mrs. Astor is a coach that loves her kids. Balancing when to push a player and knowing when to build them up can be tricky. It requires someone that takes the time to know their players and has a genuine love and concern about their well-being.
 
Kasey attributes her love and passion to her faith in God. Coaching can be hard at times, but loving her girls was easy. I knew that when my daughter would come home tired and frustrated she had had a tough practice. Tough practices build character and help to bond a team through their hard work. Kasey always expected their best effort, not because she deserved it, but because the girls deserved it of themselves.
 
The one thing that always stood out to me was how she would let each girl know how much she loved them and would always finish each practice or game with a prayer. Coaches like Kasey should never be taken for granted because they are leaving positive impressions that will forever help them no matter what they end up doing in life. I know you are going to love this episode!
 
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