Finish YOUR Race with Don Armstrong

In the latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Stevie Dawn to talk about getting out of your own way, self sabotage, and how to spot this kind of adversity in your life and take action. Stevie Dawn is the CEO and Founder of Stevie Dawn. She is a motivational speaker and coach who is focused on helping people to unleash unstoppable success in their lives, personally and professionally. We love this about her and, in this episode, learned about how Stevie helps people unleash their potential and be an unstoppable success. She's a four time business owner, she has a PhD in leadership. And here's the really cool thing about her. She's addicted to shark's coffee, and red wine. Let’s get into this show, now.

In the latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Stacey Campbell to talk about about what it means to lean into being “perfectly imperfect” and embracing incremental progress, how to learn from the constant evolution that is life, and how Stacy has managed challenges in her life.Stacey Campbell describes herself as “a perfectly imperfect work-in-progress” as she sojourns through this fragile but glorious world. Between priorities of motherhood and cross-country moves to support her husband’s career, she managed to build a career in the nonprofit sector serving in roles from volunteer to communications/PR to founder to grant writer. As with many women, she has several working “titles” including widow, mom, writer and photographer, with room for more! Currently, she serves as the Resource Development Coordinator at Hearts for Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to serving low-income senior homeowners in need of home repairs. She is no stranger to grief, loss and the difficulties of caregiving.  At age 22 she lost her father, lost her mother at age 43 and lost her husband at 47.  She writes about the challenges of caregiving, widowhood and struggle for healing in her blog entitled, For Better or For Worse. She took up photography as a way to cope with the struggles of raising 3 children in the midst of her husband’s 15-year cancer battle, her mom’s battle with COPD and her youngest daughter’s chronic pain condition. Following her husband’s passing she created Renewed Faith Photography, named after the inscription her husband had engraved in her wedding band, and is about to launch a new website. Some of her photo collection can be seen on Renewed Faith Photography’s instagram and Facebook pages. 

In the latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Rev. Jake Clawson about faith, shifting mindset, and how beautiful our mind is.Rev. Jake Clawson is the Pastor & Head of Staff at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Flower Mound, Texas.  He is definitely a transplanted Texan being raised in Western PA.  He considers himself a Yinzer at heart.  More explanation as we get into our conversation.  He describes himself as passionate about everything & is a self-described “serial hobbyist”.  He received his bachelor’s of arts in Bible theology from Lee University's school of religion in Cleveland, Tenn., as well as a master’s of divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa. Jake and his wife, Colleen, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in family therapy, have been married 10 years and have two children. He enjoys cooking, baking, biking, and reading. While having many interests, Rev. Clawson’s passion is to make the good news about Jesus accessible.

In the latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Earl Young shares how registering to be a Bone Marrow donor could save a life.Earl Young is accomplished in so many areas. He’s a successful business man w/ experience in Fortune 5000 companies & Investment Banking firms throughout the world.  He has worked w/ Presidents, Cabinet Ministers & Ambassadors of many World Bank-approved countries of the sub-Sahara. He has served on numerous Board of Directors & philanthropic organizations. As an alumni of ACU, he is a member of the ACU Council & a director of the American Studies Institute Advisory Board of Harding University, Searcy, AR. A world-class athlete at 19 years old & was on the 1960 US Olympic Track & Field Team that won the Gold Medal in the 1600 meter relay setting an Olympic & World record. He is a cancer survivor being diagnosed with AML on September 16, 2010.  Out of that potential tragic diagnosis, he started Early Young’s Team increasing awareness & registering Donors of stem cells or bone marrow.  I will let him expound on his accomplishments w/ this organization.  

In the latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Casey Head about how he fought the battle of cancer three times with her attitude.Casey is the Founder of the Happier, Healthier You program that helps women after surviving cancer. She’s the author of "Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center: Cancer Treatment Ended Now What?".  She is also a cancer survivorship coach helping women navigate their cancer journey & find a new normal.Learn more about Casey Head:Instagram: @TheHappierHustlehttps://thehappierhustle.com/

In this latest episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Lisa Marie Graves, a World Coaching Institute Certified Coach, professional coach, executive coach, and founder of Lisa Marie Graves Legacy. She is also the business coach of Don.Lisa is accomplished in so many areas.  She also served the United States Air Force for 21 years. She is super focused on helping others be their best. An Expert problem solver is a title that fits who she is, inspiring, motivating & guiding business professionals to achieve more than they can accomplish on their own. She founded her firm in 2013 providing powerful resources for decision makers, employees, owners & entrepreneurs. Don and Lisa talked about how her military mindset helped her translate adversity to helping more people and have the clarity to achieve more in life. Learn more about Lisa on her website: lisamariegraves.com

In this episode, Don sat down with author of a new book titled The Tacos and Chocolate Diet, Drew Myers.  Drew is many, many things including a syndicated radio show host, podcaster, a blogger, a sought-after speaker, consultant, and mentor.In this episode, Don and Drew talk about how Drew works passionately to inspire others to live a bold, adventurous, intentional life.Follow David on his website at DrewMyers.life

In this episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with Ph.D. in biology, author, cancer survivor, and wellness expert, Patricia Thomson.Patricia R. Thomson, Ph.D., aka Dr. T, is the author of WFPB20 (Whole Food Plant Based) and the Food as Medicine Five Day Lifestyle Plan, a certified nutritionist, an experienced speaker, Events Director, coach, consultant, and cancer survivor. As the co-founder of Wellness20, Dr. T is on a mission to create thriving communities around the world. Don and Patricia talk about her book and the steps to adopt a whole food plant-based diet, how to re-train your brain to keep moving forward during tumultuous times and how to overcome fear.Follow along and find Patricia at https://www.wellness-20.com/

In this episode of Finish Your Race, Don sat down with serial entrepreneur and Burleson City Council Member, Tamara Payne. Tamara is a small business owner. She's passionate. She's passionate about women in business, and she spends a lot of time sharing that passion.  In this episode, the two discuss topics like balancing entrepreneurship and parenting, her story to become a business and speaking coach, and small business owner. Don and Tamara talk about how to manage a busy schedule, and function through the twists and turns of a busy life when wearing multiple hats.Follow Tamara on LinkedIn or at the Burleson City Council Website.

In this episode, Don sat down with Instagram sensation, fitness guru, and recent running fanatic, David Armstrong.  The two talk about how to use a positive attitude and a positive mindset in order to rise above any adversity.David Armstrong is a person of action, and in this episode, he shares with Don how he uses a positive mindset to live a happier, healthy, and more fulfilled life. Follow David on Instagram at @TexasMindBodyandSpirit