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Welcome to our podcast where you’ll hear from those who have boldly blazed their own trail. We discuss what drives them, the risks they have taken, and what they have learned along the way.

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In this episode, I sit down with Coach Mike Mosby from Oakhaven High, an inner-city Memphis school, to talk about what it means to lead beyond football. When a wealthy East Memphis school stepped in to buy his team 30 new helmets, the gap was on full display. Mosby shares hard truths about the community he serves—where father figures are scarce, crime is concentrated, and football becomes a lifeline for hope and belonging.

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Athletics

“Beyond Football: Saving Lives on and off the Field” with Coach Mike Mosby

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Non Profit

“We’re Still Getting Homelessness Wrong — and How to Fix It” with Jarad Bingham

Non Profit

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Public Service

“From $20 Million in the Red to a Vision for Memphis Healthcare” Dr. Reginald Coopwood

Public Service

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Reginald Coopwood, CEO of Regional One Health, to talk about how he and his team led one…

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Business

Field Norris on Turning a Problem into a Brand: The Birth of Chene Gear

Business

In this episode, I sit down with Field Norris, co-founder of Chêne Gear, to talk about how a frustration in the duck blind turned into…

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Business

“From Greyhounds to Third Street: The Wild Story of Mark Goodfellow”

Business

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Goodfellow — somebody who’s lived life at full speed and with no filter. We cover from the…

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Non Profit

“Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia” with Dana Evans

Non Profit

In this episode, I sit down with Dana Evans—missionary, adoptive mother, and advocate—to discuss her journey of faith, calling, and resilience. She shares what led…

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Business

“An Operator At Heart” with Stephen Shannon

Business

In this episode, I flew to Dallas to sit down with Stephen Shannon—entrepreneur, investor, and family office operator—to discuss his journey across private equity, real…

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Business

“Burnout, Funding, and Impact: The Realities of Nonprofit Leadership” with Jonathan Torres and Danny Song

Business

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Torres, former CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries and Frase Protection, and Danny Song, founder of Believe Memphis…

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Business

“Breaking Down the Business of Medicine” with Daniel Shumate

Business

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Shumate, CEO of Campbell Clinic, to discuss delivering patient-centered care in a country with the most expensive…

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Business

“The Art of Impact: The Legacy and Vision of Arts Memphis” with Elizabeth Rouse

Business

Hear my conversation with Elizabeth Rouse, the President and CEO of Arts Memphis, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts in Memphis, Tennessee. With over…

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Meet Sam Coates

Sam brings clarity and curiosity to the table, drawing out honest, meaningful conversations with people who’ve built something worth paying attention to. it’s a deep dive into decisions, turning points, and the values that drive people forward.

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