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Sergeant First Class Christopher Wright | How Army Recruiters Adapt to a Changing Nation

Raising the Bar: How Army Recruiters Adapt to a Changing Nation – My Guest, Sergeant First Class Christopher Wright.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
~ R. Reagan
Times change and so does the military.  As we go from one generation to the next, the needs and threats to America continue to evolve. So in order to keep up with the everchanging world that we live in, our military recruiters are tasked with finding the right people for the job.
My guest this week, Sergeant First Class – Christopher Wright, has been serving as an Army recruiter for 4 years and he has seen a lot of changes in the military over the past two decades.  Since all of America’s branches are volunteer, finding qualified individuals is not always so easy.  Sgt. Wright discusses how the military is not for everyone, but for those that do fit the calling, the military can be a very exciting and rewarding career.
Travel, career options, lifelong benefits, and unique experiences await those that join the services.  Sgt. Wright discusses the diversity of jobs that are available and how the needs are always changing, like how AI is impacting the tech world as an example.  If you or someone you know has ever been interested in joining the military or maybe they are just curious about the nuances between the guard versus the reserves then this is the episode for you.  It is always an honor to highlight our military and our veterans.
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Bailee Harris | Uncovering the Truth About Postpartum

Beyond the Baby Blues: Uncovering the Truth About Postpartum Depression – My Guest, Bailee Harris.
“My scars are badges of courage – proof I fought for my baby and myself.”
My guest this week shares her difficult journey of battling through postpartum depression and how she found healing in small steps.  Today, we are breaking the silence on a topic that affects 1 in 7 new mothers yet remains hidden behind smiles and baby photos.
Mrs. Bailee Harris talks about how she had pre-planned her entire life, from when she would go to college, to when she would get married, to what age she would start her family.  For Bailee life was a series of boxes that she enjoyed checking and up to the birth of her daughter, her plans had all come together accordingly.
It was shortly after her daughter was born that both mom and baby started to have some health issues.  When Bailee’s baby became jaundiced and had to go to the doctor for some treatment and she had some health problems pop up, suddenly Bailee started doubting her ability to care for her daughter and quickly found herself falling into a state of depression.
Our conversation is open and honest and Bailee hopes that by sharing her story she will give another mother out there that might be struggling to wrap her head around why she feels sad or is even having suicidal thoughts, that she is not alone.  She hopes that her story will give someone else the strength and courage to ask for help and realize that asking for help is the strongest, bravest and most helpful thing you can do for yourself and for your baby.  If you or someone you know is suffering from postpartum depression you can call the Postpartum Depression (PPD) hotline at 844-987-9882.
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Monkey Business & The Snoring Saint | Cannonballing Life Series

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick are back with another wild and hilarious ride! From monkeys running loose in Mississippi to a deep dive into the rise of AI technology and the responsibility that comes with it, the guys cover it all. Coach also shares yet another classic road rage moment, and listeners get treated to the soothing (or not-so-soothing) sounds of Winston, Coach’s St. Bernard, snoring like a bear in the background. It’s real life, unfiltered, and always entertaining — just another day of cannonballing through life!
 
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Dr. Tracy Hall, President of STCC: Love for Community

Leading the Way: The Love for Community Drives Dr. Hall
My Guest, Southwest Tennessee Community College President, Dr. Tracy Hall.
“ Community is not just a place, it’s a purpose.” ~ Unknown
My guest this week is a true leader in every sense of the word.  Dr. Tracy Hall is the president of Southwest Tennessee Community College and her story that led her to Memphis was not one of an accident.
Dr. Hall shares how she grew up near St. Louis, Missouri, and she came from a large family that played a huge roll in her early foundation which instilled a love and compassion for everyone.  Dr. Hall explains that even though she considers herself to be an introvert she still won Homecoming Queen at her high school and was even voted most popular.  She attributes these accolades to how she always treated everyone the same and genuinely enjoyed learning about others interests.
Dr. Hall didn’t initially set out to be an educator, but when a friend suggested she should try teaching, it didn’t take long before she realized how impactful teaching can be.  Over the years Dr. Hall furthered her education and she eventually found her way to administrative roles.  Then when she had the opportunity to apply for a president’s position she had two possibilities.  She could have went to Chattanooga Community College or she could take the position at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Dr. Hall considered both possibilities and she understood that Memphis is a tough city with a lot of crime and poverty.  These realities not only didn’t scare Dr. Hall away, they actually motivated her.  Where some would have ran from the obvious challenges, Dr. Hall embraced the moment looking at it as opportunity.  I know you will be inspired this week’s episode and just remember, “Southwest Tennessee Community College is your best choice.”
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Booth Brothers: Calling High School Football | Cannonballing Life Series

In this fun and fast-moving episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick relive the excitement of last week’s Lake Cormorant High School football game, where Derrick joined Coach in the broadcast booth — bringing the music, the sound effects, and a whole lot of energy! The guys also tackle the age-old debate: daylight savings vs. standard time, and agree on one thing — early darkness is the worst. Plus, Derrick contemplates a bold return to the shaved head look and ponders trusting a traditional barber to make it happen
 
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The Pen is Mightier: Dr. Carolyn Wiley’s Leap of Faith

The Pen is Mightier: One Person’s Leap of Faith – My Guest, Dr. Carolyn Wiley.
“Stories are the lifeblood of humanity; writers are its vessels.”
~ N. Gaiman
 
My guest this week found herself taking the easy path early in her life.  Finding the thing we are really good at is not the same thing as pursuing the thing we are passionate about.  The problem with pursuing passions can be, we might find ourselves in uncomfortable places and the fear of failing at our passion can be overwhelming.
This is where you must take an absolute leap of faith and realize life is too short to play it safe.  Dr. Carolyn Wiley found herself building a strong foundation in mathematics, but eventually those years in teaching would pay off when she and some colleagues took on the challenge of writing and updating a Statistics book.  This book would eventually be adopted as part of the curriculum and distributed to hundreds of universities all over America.
That taste of success as a writer lit a fire and over the years Dr. Wiley began to imagine what could be if she went all in as a writer and a publisher.  After careful consideration and meaningful prayer she decided to quit her job as a teacher and start her own company, Rose and Pearl Publishing.  Tune in to hear about how chasing her dream led her to writing about the story of local firefighter hero (Pat Hardison) that nearly died in a house fire and later received the first ever successful full face transplant in the world.  Mr. Hardison was a guest on the Motivate with Coach Camp podcast and you can listen to his interview by clicking the link.
If you are interested in learning more about my guest or the services her company offers you can reach her by going to her website https://roseandpearl.net/
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Tricks, Treats, and Terrible Jobs | Cannonballing Life Series

In this spooky and hilarious episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick dive into their favorite scary movies and Halloween memories. Derrick shares a childhood story about getting scared half to death inside a haunted house at an amusement park, while the guys debate the best (and worst) Halloween candies. They also take a trip down memory lane, recalling some of the dumbest jobs they’ve ever had. To top it off, they read a few fun emails from listeners of the show.
 
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Pool Side Miracle: A Family's Faith and a Community’s Love

Pool Side Miracle: A Family's Faith and a Community’s Love – My Guests, Arnell Morris, Isaac Morris and Little Arnell.
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into light.” ~ H. Keller
This week’s story is about a little boy that drowned in a pool and is a story that plays out dozens of times across America every year.  Unfortunately, most do not turn out the way this one did.  My guest Arnell Morris is a former paramedic student of mine from 12 years ago and is currently a firefighter/paramedic with the City of Memphis Fire Department.  In addition, he is a pastor at Messiah Fellowship Memphis.
Speaking from experience as a firefighter/paramedic for many years, it always seemed like anytime there was some kind family emergency I was always on duty at the station.  Today’s story happened just like that. Arnell shares how he was at work at the fire station when he suddenly got a call telling him that his son, little Arnell had been in accident and he needed to get to the hospital.  The one thing that gave him some comfort, was hearing his son speaking in the background of the call.
It was at the hospital that he learned that his son had drowned in the pool and a lady at the pool party had pulled him from the bottom of the pool and started CPR prior to the ambulance arriving.
Trust me when I say you need to hear this amazing story of faith, family and a community that came together to save a young man’s life and then we have the incredible blessing of getting to hear from that young man and how this incident has changed his life.
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.  This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC ShelbyRowProductions.com
 
 
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What Dog Breeds represent Coach & Derrick? | Cannonballing Life Series

In this episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick dive back into the chaos of everyday life with laughter and a few updates. Coach shares progress on his neck recovery while Derrick talks about his ongoing physical therapy and an exciting new musical adventure—joining the Memphis-based Pink Floyd tribute band, Pulse. The guys hilariously debate which dog breed best represents their personalities, discuss wild street graffiti, and recount how Winston the dog gave an Amazon driver quite the scare. Plus, they read listener emails and reveal Coach’s secret strategy for irritating his wife, Alicia!
 
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Neil Colley | Serving Up Hope: Inspiring Community Conversations

Serving Up Hope: Inspiring Community Conversations – My Guest, Neil Colley.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, especially feeding them.” ~ M. Gandhi
 
Community leaders come in a variety of ways.  This week’s guest shares how his parents loving nature and motivation to help others inspired him to carry on his mom’s legacy after she passed.
Mr. Colley had the unique blend of spending his first 15 years of life in Alabama and then his next 15 years in Wyoming.  The diversity of cultures and exposure to helping those less fortunate planted a seed that would lead him to helping feed elementary kids.
Mr. Colley found success in the trucking business and realized his super power was making great connections and getting people excited about helping out.  So when he became involved with the, “Feed My Lambs” ministry he knew that he could add great value with fund raising.  Like most nonprofits, it requires donations to make it work.  The organization fills bags of food that help to feed kids over the weekend.  Mr. Colley talks about how he was shocked to learn how many kids go hungry over the weekend when school is out.
Mr. Colley’s involvement started with just soliciting for donations and quickly grew to doing raffles and selling BBQ plates.  Mr. Colley says his mother’s love is what fueled him and seeing the impact on the kids he serves is what keeps him focused.  Mr. Colley’s story is one that should inspire everyone and prove that all you have to do to make a difference is to take action.  If you would like to donate you can learn more by going to http://minormemorial.org or call 662-781-1333.
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