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**Rich Take On Sports**

Host Richmond Weaver explores the influence and impact of sports through conversations with personalities and luminaries who have been impacted, built, and inspired by the role of sports in their lives as they share their personal stories.

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FINDING your place through SPORTS with Sarah Spain Mar 26, 2021

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Sports allowed Sarah to find her place and fit in even at an early age
Her family was always active in sports by playing various sports but her parents were never considered sportspeople
It was a magical time living in Chicago during the Jordan years and she basically cried the first time she got to meet Michael Jordan
She never really thought about a true career in sports but has always loved writing and being in front of the camera
Sports has meant so much to Sarah but she does caution that sports is not always perfect.

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Brian Kight: Daily DISCIPLINE to outlast the cynics Feb 26, 2021

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Completed a social media cleanse in 2020 and continued to prove to Brian that as humans we're not meant to handle all of the content available
We have to be careful because emotions can be contagious and addictive at the same time
He first felt freedom on the football field and even though he was the smallest player most of the time, he was never nervous about competing
Believes that the power of sports is that it requires you to understand yourself in relation to the people around you
Discipline can be best obtained when there's a system and the system is simple
Words of Wisdom from Brian Kight: "DMGB: Doesn't matter, get better." and "Outlast your cynics."

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The TRANSFORMATION power of a COFFEE BEAN with Damon West Jan 22, 2021

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Damon realizes that every day is a gift and often times it's even hard for him to understand his journey
Grew up in Port Arthur, TX where his dad, Bob West, was the Sports Editor for the "Port Arthur News" and he describes Port Arthur as a melting pot
It wasn't until he was around 11 years old that he realized he could throw the football really well
When he was 9, a female babysitter sexually abused him which ultimately led him to seek out adult vices such as drinking and smoking marijuana
Would attend the University of North Texas on a football scholarship as the starting QB
Addiction to methamphetamine would derail his post-college career in the financial sector and he would resort to burglarizing people's homes to pay for his addiction
He would be sentenced to 65 years in prison in 2009 and heard the message of the coffee bean from an inmate (Mr. Jackson) in the county jail before he was moved to a Texas maximum-security prison
Was paroled in 2016 and wrote his first book and autobiography called "The Change Agent" which is now being made into a movie
Sports has taught him to be a team player and to be a successful team you have to be able to communicate and bond with sports providing that outlet and sports is part of something bigger than just games
Words of Wisdom from Damon West: "Be a coffee bean."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Damon West and Dallas News

Doing BETTER in life by always LEARNING with Alystia Moore Dec 18, 2020

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Sports have always been part of her family as her grandfather played college basketball and was a high school basketball coach
Comes from a military family with her parents being in the Army
Her parents played basketball and whenever her family moved they would always try to find out what basketball team she should try to play with and was very competitive with her brother in more than just sports
Was very fortunate to get a job with ESPN directly out of college after graduating from the University of North Carolina
She's still motivated by her inner drive to be the vest version of herself by always looking at different ways to learn
Being someone who is continuously helping others is another source of fulfillment for her and why she wanted to be involved with The Winning Edge Leadership Academy
Words of Wisdom from Alystia via Maya Angelou: "Do the very best you can until you know better but once you know better, do better."

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Dr. Kent Ellington: The quest for PERFECTION Nov 20, 2020

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Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building things
Was the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketball
Wanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dream
Continues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomes
Often times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patients
One of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poem
Is always looking for new challenges through his entrepreneurial spirit, being a pilot and hopes to one day to work directly for a medical device company
Words of Wisdom from Dr. Ellington: "You are who you are because of someone else."

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Kelly Brooks: Facilitating OPPORTUNITIES through SPORTS Oct 16, 2020

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Saw the power of having opportunities through sports firsthand with his sisters playing college basketball and what it has allowed him to do in his career
Once you're a coach, you'll always be a coach
Loves coaching because of his passion for helping others and facilitating those opportunities that create a positive transformation
Enjoyed his time at the NCAA but many times it was a very slow process to make significant changes
Was an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Alabama during the same time that Dabo Swinney was an assistant coach for the football team and believes that Dabo is the same person now as he was then
Spent time as the Director of Student-Athlete Development at Xavier University
Would work for the Southwestern Athletic Conference as the Associate Commissioner
Dedicated 8 years of his career at the NCAA a Director of Academic and Membership Affairs
Words of Wisdom from Kelly: "Wisdom in itself is pretty much the key to everything we do in life."

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Choosing how you LIVE your life with Ben Newman Sep 18, 2020

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Grew up in St. Louis but was a Chicago Cubs fan watching games on WGN
Lost his mom just before his 8th birthday and her gift of showcasing how to fight still inspires him today
Would attend Michigan St. University through the life insurance policy his mom had which enabled him to understand the power of financial advising
After he was married, Ben opened his mom's journal that she had kept during her battle with a rare and debilitating disease and was blown away by her toughness, vulnerability and positivity
Ben would quickly become a very successful financial advisor before his first speaking engagement at his former high school for his former high school basketball team
Now Ben works as a performance and mental coach for companies and sports teams from across the country like Kansas St. football and Alabama football
He has written several books and his book “Own Your Success” was ranked by CEO READ as their #13 business book of 2012
Ben is also currently leading the Financial Advisor Academy where he serves as a financial advisor sales coach and hosts The BURN podcast
Words of Wisdom from Ben: "It's not how long you live your life, it's how you choose to live your life."

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Steffi Sorensen: Determination to BELIEVE in YOURSELF Sep 04, 2020

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Steffi is recovering from her 3rd shoulder surgery
Her parents knew immediately that she had a different drive and determination at an early age
She's always looked up to her older brother and would always want to compete with and against him
Her dad and uncle founded Firehouse Subs
She loved tennis more at an earlier age but an injury stopped her from pursuing tennis and shifted her focus to basketball
Earned Miss Florida Basketball in 2006 but wasn't heavily recruited and her dream was to play at the University of Florida
Signed with Florida Gulf Coast out of high school and the team lost in the national championship game finishing with a 34-1 record
She decided to transfer to be closer to home and enrolled at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL because she didn't want to sit out and her brother played there
Entered Florida as a preferred walk-on but wasn't given any special treatment and would eventually be named team captain her senior season
The cornerstone of her family is her mother and it was a significant challenge for the entire family when her mom was placed in the ICU for 54 days due to Guillain–Barré syndrome
While her mom was sick and when her brother suffered a head injury, she realized that she was built to be the family stabilizer
She never intended to get into broadcasting but an unexpected phone call led to being hired by ESPN to call 13 games, so she was quickly thrown into the fire
Eventually would like to look at the more creative side of TV with producing and directing
Words of Wisdom from Steffi based on the TED Talk that she would like to give one day: "The self-preservation of believing in yourself."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Steffi Sorensen

Purpose driven by SERVANT leadership with Corinne Milien Aug 21, 2020

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Pronunciation of her name is a challenge for people all the time and she even wanted to change her name to Michelle growing up
Michelle is still her "club name" so if someone asks for her name while out and she doesn't want to give it to them she will say, Michelle
Parents are Haitian immigrants and Corinne had to grow up fast interacting with adults since her mom didn't speak English
She considers herself a risk-taker and a rebel as well because rarely do well-behaved women make or change history
Joined the Air Force at 17 years old and had to get special permission from her parents
Peer mentors have been a big part of her life but learned early in life about excellence as a graduate assistant for Pat Summitt
Sports has always been something that she enjoyed but it was more from the social aspect and an opportunity to be with friends
Co-founded The Winning Edge Leadership Academy with Maria Taylor after seeing that most student-athletes weren't prepared like non-student-athletes for entering the workforce especially in the sports and entertainment industry
She loves to be challenged and understanding how she can be better
Servant leadership is so important to her and is one of the foundations she tries to instill in The Winning Edge
Words of Wisdom from Corinne from Muhammed Ali: "Service to others is the rent that you pay for your time on earth."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Corinne Milien & The Winning Edge Leadership Academy

Ebony McCue: EMPOWERING and EDUCATING to succeed Aug 07, 2020

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Ebony grew up in Washington, DC
Loved watching the NFL with her family but ultimately fell in love with basketball
She became a huge Michael Jordan fan and would play against the boys which motivated her to work hard so she wasn't picked last
Knew that she wanted to have a career in sports and be a player advocate
Moving to Atlanta was a culture shock from living in the DC area and she lost some of her confidence on the basketball court and it's something that she regrets that she let happen
She calls herself a "type A over-analytical perfectionist"
Attended the University of Tennessee and then went to law school at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University
Thinking like a lawyer can be very difficult at times to turn off
Educating and empowering others is still what motivates her today
Words of Wisdom from Ebony: "Give yourself grace."

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