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Fostering Changes Lives – My Guest Mrs. Anna Bell, she is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Palmer Home for Children.

“We can do small things with great love.” ~ Mother Teresa
 
It is no secret life can be unfair and very difficult.  If you are fortunate enough to come from a stable loving family you are still not immune to the harsh realities of life.  However, for some kids, they are forced to grow up quick and many times they find themselves in very unfavorable situations from a lifetime of neglect and lack of mentorship.
This week my guest shares her story of how she followed her first love of journalism which ultimately led to finding her purpose in life.  Mrs. Anna discovered how her love of communication and her devotion to her faith could be used in a big way with underprivileged youth.
The Palmer Home provides a stable life, with structure and mentorship that is fueled with love, compassion, and a Christ based approach.  Showing children that they matter and that they are capable is the best way to influence positive outcomes.  Fostering is needed all around the world and my hope is that this episode will spark a fire in others to get involved and help where they can.
If you want to learn more you can contact the Palmer Home at http://www.palmerhome.org or call 662-449-2400.
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Service Before Self! My guest Mr. Michael McGill – Former Police Officer, Retired Army Combat Vet and Candidate for Congress the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi.

“I will turn my talents towards humankind’s business.”  This was the quote given to me by this week’s guest.  Mr. Michael McGill reached out to via FB to see if I would be interested in hearing why he was running for Congress.  Full disclosure, I am not a platform that desires to highlight self-serving ventures.  That said, it only took a 10 minute phone call to see that Mr. McGill had very little interest in being a self-promoter or self-serving, and he had actually spent a lifetime serving others. This opportunity was just his next most logical step to continue that trend.
Mr. McGill shares with my listeners how his hardworking parents gave him the structure needed to tackle hard circumstances.  Being born with a club foot could have left him feeling sorry for himself and he could have settled into a lifetime of being a victim of circumstance.  Instead, he just saw this as one more thing he would face head on and prove to others, as well as himself, that anything can be possible when you put your heart and soul into the task at hand.  
While in the military serving his country he found yet again another way to give back.  Seeing the need for basic life supplies Mr. McGill took it upon himself to take action and started a nonprofit to meet the needs of those less fortunate.  His organization is called, School of Athens, children’s charity.  To put it simply, Mr. McGill is not one to sit around and complain, he is a man of action and I know that you will find his story and his life to be very inspirational.  
You can learn more about his nonprofit at, MMcGill@HelpSchoolOfAthens.com or http://HelpSchoolOfAthens.com   and you can learn more about his candidacy at Michael.McGill@StayAmerican.org 
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Seasons Come and Seasons Go, “When the seasons change, it is a signal that our lives also transition and evolve.”

Life happens fast and time passes quickly, this is why we need to be reminded that our life transitions from one moment to the next, just like seasons.
When things aren’t going the way we would have hoped and we can’t seem to find the right choice, no matter what we do, we just need to take a breath.  The best way to approach life is to embrace the difficult moments.  It is in those moments that we are building a stronger foundation for the future.
Roller coasters go up and down and where you find a valley, you will soon see the top of the mountain.  Balance your response to a situation and trust that when you keep moving forward you will see better times ahead.  The one thing we can all agree on is, your situation will never get better if you quit.  You must keep going, never give up.  You are worth it, and never forget that!
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Ann Lunceford & Precious In Pink | Help us turn a fire tragedy to a success story

Our dear friend Ann Lunceford from Precious in Pink needs our help. Ann and her jail ministry provide a stable Christ-centered environment for women wanting to change their lives post-incarceration. Sadly, Ann's house was destroyed due to a house fire and needs our help. Please watch the video for all the details, and you can donate to her GoFund by clicking the link below. Thank you, Christopher Camp, for hosting this important interview.
 
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Part 4 – Education in America, with guest Merry Mattix. “Love and kindness are never wasted, they always make a difference.” ~ Helen James

I feel like it is safe to say, many of us have someone we can point to in our lives that has had a huge impact on the person we develop into. In fact, most of us may have several people. It is not lost on me the importance of doing the right thing, even when it is the most difficult thing to do.
 
This week’s guest is a glowing example of how a balanced approach to issues can be the most productive way to solve a problem. Mrs. Merry Mattix is a RN/Paramedic and she happens to be the Southwest Tennessee Community College EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Program Director, the Allied Health Interim Dean and oh yeah…My boss.
 
When I was thinking about how I could wrap up my series on education the thought occurred to me, why not bring in one of the pioneers of education in the world of EMS. Mrs. Mattix shares with my listeners how she found herself going from Paramedic to RN and eventually to Director, and all along the way it was her love and passion of helping others that inspired her to stay in the profession for over 30 years and still counting.
 
Her ability to manage different personalities and at the same time put her personal desires on hold while pursuing the best possible outcomes for the program has been awe inspiring. I am beyond thankful for the mentorship and influence that I’ve received while teaching under her direction and I know that her legacy will last on for many generations to come.
 
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Part 3 – Education in America, with guest Stephanie Cody. “Love and kindness are never wasted, they always make a difference.” ~ Helen James

Building community is one of the most important cornerstones of my podcast.  The ability to bring people together through each other’s stories is one of the most rewarding aspects of podcasting in my opinion.
Recently I’ve had people from all across America reach out to me about different podcasts.  One of my larger followings recently has been from the community of Foley, AL.  This surge of support prompted me to send a video request to Foley inquiring about the interest of someone coming on my show.  It was that video that led me to this week’s guest.
Mrs. Stephanie Cody is a high school teacher at Foley High School home of the Lions.  At the time I was connected to Mrs. Cody I had the beginnings of a series about education under way.  Some may say it was a coincidence that she happened to be a teacher, but I like to believe things don’t happen by accident.
Mrs. Cody shares with us how she took several paths before landing on becoming a teacher.  Her love for helping young people and helping to mold the next generation started at an early age and was inspired through her faith.  Mrs. Cody and I discuss similarities about teaching and education.
In addition to teaching, Mrs. Cody even kickstarted the school’s first podcast as a way to highlight the students and the great things her community is doing.  Her dedication to her students and the future of education will leave you feeling inspired and grateful to have great people like Mrs. Cody influencing the future generation.
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Part 2 – Education in America, with guests Emily, Kinsley and Reid. “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson

In order to fully address education in today’s society we must be able to see things through the eyes of our youth.  This week’s guests are Emily, Kinsley and Reid, all 9th graders at Hernando High School in Hernando, Mississippi.
 
In this episode we tackle several hot topic discussions like Social Media, COVID, cell phones, 9/11, school systems and even dance styles.  This group of energetic and intelligent teenagers, are certain to bring a smile to your face, but more importantly, give you hope in the future.  
 
It is understood that change is inevitable and from one generation to the next, the challenges may be similar, but ultimately, they will be unique to the times. This is why it is so important to take the time to actually listen to the young generation and to not be dismissive to their concerns.  While I may have experienced many of the same issues during my early years, like bullying and difficulties navigating relationships with a significant other, the simple fact is, there are several differences that cannot be ignored.  My guests showed great courage answering sensitive questions and gave some rather insightful and well-articulated responses.  
 
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Walls, MS, the precious little town, with Mayor Keidron Henderson. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” ~ Arthur Ashe

In this week’s episode I had the incredible pleasure to sit down with the Mayor of Walls, Mississippi.  Mayor Keidron Henderson and I have actually known each other for over 30 years, but as life tends to go, we hadn’t seen each other for a few decades.  I can honestly say, our conversation does not disappoint.
 
Mayor Henderson explained how his aspirations of becoming a sports phenom and being able to provide for his family was suddenly derailed when he tore ligaments in both knees and in the same time frame learned he was going to become a teenage father.  With his future seemingly falling apart and not knowing how to move forward, he found himself slipping into a deep depression and having suicidal thoughts.  Thankfully he chose to not give up when he was reminded of how he had longed for a father in his life and how he would be doing the same thing to his child by leaving this earth, he chose to fight for his future.
 
Mayor Henderson shares how he developed a strong work ethic and within one year, his entire life had started to turn around.  Crediting his 5th grade teacher, his mother and grandmother for instilling in him the confidence to be great, Mayor Henderson is blazing a trail and leaving behind an incredible legacy, including becoming the first African American Mayor in Desoto County, Mississippi.  His inspiring story of overcoming great odds and developing into a great city leader is guaranteed to touch your heart.
 
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No need for a shot clock, GP (Gary Parrish) has the ball. “Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.” ~ Michael Jordan

Let me start by wishing everyone out there a great big HAPPY NEW YEAR!  When I was contemplating how I wanted to kick off our second season of the Motivate with Coach Camp podcast and knowing that the first episode would land on New Year’s Day, I knew 2024 must start off with a bang!
 
I can honestly say that I feel like we were able to do that.  Our first guest for season 2 is a nationally known columnist and basketball analyst for CBS Sports.  GP (as he’s known) describes how he had a vision and passion for writing starting in high school and he was able to see his dreams come true when a skirmish involving the writer for the then, Memphis Tigers, suddenly opened up a position.
 
When his colleague was let go following an altercation with another person, GP jumped at the chance to write for the Tigers.  However, after reaching the seemingly unattainable goal of column writer for the Tigers, GP didn’t sit back and relish in his achievements.  Continuing on, he eventually found himself in front of the cameras as a regular giving his take on players and organizations.  
 
In addition to commentating, GP hosts his own weekly podcast, The Gary Parrish show by Grind City Media.  There is no doubt you will enjoy this episode and full disclosure…I think I met my match when it comes to speaking…This guy is good!
 
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My Prayer for 2024, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” ~ Romans 15:13

When I started down the road of podcasting I had no idea what to expect or how it would sound.  I just knew that I wanted to put together something that could help others and something that connected to people’s lives.
 
Looking back over the first season of the Coach Camp podcast I can honestly say that I far surpassed any possible expectations I would have ever had. The one thing that really caught me off guard more than anything was the impact that my guests ended up having on me.  It really taught me the meaning of why it is better to give than receive.  While I was giving a platform to others to share their story I was being filled with great appreciation and perspective that I would never have gotten on my own.
 
For this December 25th I just wanted to send out a heartfelt thanks to all my guests that participated, the people that donated, and Boba Cream for sponsoring me.  I can’t do this without others help.  Particularly my producer Derrick Michaud and Shelby Row Productions.  God has truly blessed me more than I could ever deserve.  I pray that 2024 is filled with great blessings and much love to all of those that listen and support this podcast.
 
Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.  
 
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