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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. 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick dive into a week full of sharp edges—Coach shows up in his Yankee gear praying for a win, fresh off a tooth implant and cortisone shot. The duo riff on everything from the misery of biting your tongue, to the questionable hygiene of old-school hankies, to the thrill (and risk) of hopping on sketchy carnival rides. It’s equal parts laughs, groans, and taking life head-on. Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Live Big but Keep Your World Small – Solo Episode with Coach. “You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let others make you forget that.” It could go without saying that everyone will have moments that fill overwhelming and we may struggle to see how things will ever get better.  However, we need to always remember what the scripture says, “This too shall pass.” The promise that time will move on should be a steady reminder that we need to find the best in each moment and never take the good times for granted.  Sometimes this can be easier said than done with the way our phones can constantly push images and stories that are sad and depressing. For this reason, I felt like I would put out a message of encouragement to remind everyone that you must be the curator of your life’s algorithm.  The things that you constantly expose yourself to will be the things that play on a loop in your brain.  Sure it is important to be aware of world events, but ultimately we should only give energy to those things that we can actually influence or change. Your life has a purpose and God has a plan for your life. It is up to you if you choose to seek your calling.  My advice to everyone is to stay humble, work hard, love others and know that one person can make a difference and that person can be you. 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Coach and Derrick are back in the studio with plenty of stories to share. Coach kicks things off with a tale of great customer service before diving into his ongoing battle with a mysterious Lyft charge. Meanwhile, Derrick talks about his need to change up his algorithm, and together the guys answer emails from fans. Coach also gives an update on his experience as the voice of the Lake Cormorant Gators High School football games.   Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

From Idea to Empire:  Entrepreneurship Secrets for Business Success – My Guest, Jim Bramlett. “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” ~ Unknown In order to do things like they have never been done you must be willing to do things like they have never been thought of before.  This leap of faith is not easy and often times it takes a lot of trial and error to get things right.  This week’s guest is a true example of what is possible when you refuse to give up and you are willing to learn from your mistakes. Mr. Bramlett is a successful business executive, world renowned author and dynamic speaker.  His books, “The Unconventional Thinking of Dominant Companies” and “Stop the Hassle” are a conglomeration of business tips and pearls of wisdom that any young entrepreneur could benefit from. Mr. Bramlett hopes that by sharing his story he will help young business leaders avoid some of the setbacks he faced and find more innovative ways to accomplish business success in an ever evolving world. In our conversation Mr. Bramlett and I share what we feel like are some of the most important ingredients to have in order to not only be successful at business, but in life as well.  I feel like his words of wisdom could benefit everyone and if you are looking to dive into the world of entrepreneurship you should definitely check out his two books.  To learn more you can email Mr. Bramlett at jim.bramlett@vistagechair.com 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick are back with stories that mix nostalgia, recovery, and new challenges. Coach reflects on the Little League World Series and why today’s game feels a little “too safe” compared to the 90s. Derrick opens up about the confusion and frustration of navigating his surgery and recovery, but also shares how learning Pink Floyd songs for a tribute band audition has been a surprising source of healing. Plus, Coach gives listeners a behind-the-booth look at his new experience calling high school football games.   Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

From Patrol to Purpose: How One Sheriff Inspires Youth in Panola County – My Guest, Shane Phelps, Sheriff of Panola County, MS. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” ~ S. Spielberg If I had to answer the question, “what makes a good leader?”  My answer would be very simple…Someone that wants to see others become the best version of themselves.  Regardless of position or title, each and every person has the opportunity to influence others in this way.  I realize when you are in leadership positions you may have a larger audience in which you can influence, but I caution anyone that thinks you have to hold a formal to position to lead or mentor others. However, when you do find someone that holds a leadership position and their heart is in it for the right reasons, magic can happen. I met this week’s guest at the end of a football practice where I had been requested to give an encouraging speech to the football team prior to their upcoming season.  At the end of the my speech Sheriff Phelps introduced himself to me and shared how he too has a passion and love for helping young people get on the right track and do big things. Sheriff Phelps recounted with me a moment in his youth when his house had been burglarized and as a young person he felt fear and uncertainty.  Then when the Sheriff’s officer showed up at his house the officer didn’t just make a report and look for clues, he actually took some time and drove the little boy down his drive and explained that he didn’t need to be scared.  This one moment in time planted a seed that grew over the years and when that little boy become a grownup he knew what he wanted to do for a career. Sheriff Phelps shares with my listeners and viewer how his 17 years as a State Trooper molded him and now as the Sheriff he has a true passion to help the citizens of Panola County and leave behind a legacy that inspires others to serve the community. 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

After an extended break, Cannonballing Life is back! Hosts Coach and Derrick catch listeners up on why the show was on pause—spoiler alert, it involves a cannonball, a pool, hot dogs, french fries, and a broken leg. Coach also reveals his latest midlife crisis purchase, and let’s just say it’s named after a horse and makes plenty of noise on the road.   Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Autism Advocates Unite:  Exploring the Arc’s Life-Changing Work – My Guest, Rebecca Treadway. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Z. Ziglar Sometimes in life our passion chooses us instead of us choosing our passion.  This week’s guest grew up in a loving and giving family which planted its roots for helping others.  However, it wasn’t until the birth of her son that she found her purpose. Ms. Treadway shares how learning that her son was born with autism gave her the vision to take action.  Unless you or someone you love has autism there is a decent chance that you wouldn’t know what resources there are to help.  Ms. Treadway talks about how she quickly realized that there were very few resources and even fewer avenues for a community. So with nothing more than a small office and a desk Ms. Treadway set out to change and impact what she could.  With no formal training or expertise on how to run a nonprofit she just took a leap of faith.  Her immediate goal was to provide a safe place for other people diagnosed with autism within the area to be able to gather and share their story and make connections. Ms. Treadway wanted to help in a big way so she started the North Mississippi chapter of “The Arc”.  The Arc had been around since the 50’s and it is an organization that helps people with  “Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities”.   We discuss how her chapter has grown over the last 10 years as well as the different areas that break down the autism spectrum and what the differences are between intellectual and developmental disabilities. You are sure to learn a lot and the information given could change someone’s life forever.  If you would like to learn more about the Arc and their services you can go to their website at http://www.thearcnwms.org 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Beyond the Spectrum:  Real Talk on Adult Life with Autism – My Guest, Keegan Riley. “Autism isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s a perspective to be embraced.” ~ A. Ne’eman Imagine waking up every day and feeling like the world looks and feels different to you than it does to everyone else around you.  That is basically what it is like in the mind of someone with autism.  The way someone with autism interprets information and how they react to that information may seem weird to others.  However, for the person with autism it is all they know. I had the incredible blessing of being the youth league baseball coach of this week’s guest.  Mr. Keegan Riley played a few years of baseball in his pre-teen years and I had even went to college with both of his parents. Keegan shares with my listeners some of the struggles he faced while he was growing up and how it just took time to figure out the best way for him to carve a path of success.  Using his love of gaming and natural ability in tech, Keegan explored jobs that matched his interest. Like many of us, life is just a big game of trial and error.  We can’t know what we will love or be good at unless we try.  This can be an added difficulty when you see the world through a different perspective than others.  Keegan shares how he learned to better manage his impulses and find focus to overcome difficult moments and he stands as a great example of how anyone can turn what others might perceive as a disability, into a strength.  His message to others out there that may be trying to find their way in this world while managing autism, is to never give up and don’t forget that you have a gift that can help others, so never stop growing. 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.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Breaking Barriers: Autism Awareness through a Preteen’s Eyes – My Guest, Hunter Camp. “Autism is not a disability, it’s a different ability.” ~ S. Duncan Over the last 25 years we have seen an increasing number of children being diagnosed with autism.  In fact, some of the latest stats show that 1 in 31 children in the United States alone have some form of autism.  This is a 312% increase since 2000. The average age of diagnosis is around 4 years of age and it may take several years to truly assess the severity of the person’s condition.  The reason for this is because autism doesn’t affect everyone the same.  Hunter is not only my guest this week, but he also happens to be my nephew.  While I can reflect back over the years and think of several people I know that have had to learn how to manage and live with their autism, I can honestly say I’ve had a front row seat to seeing the varying stages my nephew has gone through as he has gotten older. I wasn’t sure how he would do in the studio with all of the bright lights, but true to form he completely surprised me with how easy the conversation was.  It was one more revelation of how we should never put limitations on someone and we should always try and assume the best.  Hunter gives a very honest and candid conversation on some of the things he struggles with and he opens up about the things he loves to do. One of my big takeaways from our conversation was simply, we as a society would do ourselves a huge favor to pause and stifle judgement when someone is acting in a way that is outside the quote “norm”.  Hunter and millions like him just simply see the world differently and they just want to be accepted for the person they are.  My nephew has an enormous heart and I hope our conversation helps someone out there by seeing how this young fella isn’t just surviving, he is thriving! 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.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Derrick realizes the joys—and headaches—of parenting a teen driver when his daughter's car breaks down at the worst possible time. He also shares why he's letting his hair grow out and how Coach has some colorful ideas for improving local politics. Plus, Coach recounts another high-anxiety MRI visit, Derrick finally lands a primary doctor (hello, colonoscopy prep!), and the guys dive into some listener emails to wrap things up. It’s another ride through real life—with laughter, honesty, and just enough TMI.   Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Magnolia State Politics: My Run for Mississippi State Senate District 1, Jon Stevenson. “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts.  It is about one life influencing another.” ~ J. Maxwell For this week’s podcast I decided to offer a moment to allow two candidates to come together and talk about why they feel like they were the best person to lead Mississippi forward.  Here in North Mississippi our State Senator position is having a special election due to a recent redistricting of the population in District 1. While I am certainly not a political podcast, my podcast has definitely had its fair share of politicians share their personal stories and what motivated them to go into public service.  My hope was that we could get a side by side comparison of the candidates so the constituents could make a better informed decision. At the very core of my beliefs is, anyone that chooses to hold office should have a servants heart.  Leadership is crucial and having the wrong leader can be very detrimental.  Over my many years in athletics I’ve seen what a great coach can do, not only for their team, but for the players.  A great leader should be able to motivate, inspire, build confidence, perpetuate hope and above all, remain humble in order to always be able to put others needs before themselves. Unfortunately, only one candidate was able to make it, but I did have a written statement from Mike McClendon.  I hope that this episode gives some insight to the person that is running for the position and highlights some of the things that he has gone through which were life building toward his character. My final thought is this, I feel like we as a society would be a lot better off if we put our emotions to the side when discussing politics and allow more for discussion instead of dismissal.  We might find that we all have a lot more in common than we think.  I wish both candidates well and I am pulling for the winner to be great…Mississippi needs you to be great! 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.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

In this episode of Cannonballing Life, Derrick reflects on his daughter starting her senior year and how a chaotic senior picture day tested everyone's patience. He also recounts a wild DJ weekend that included sunburn, family fun, and an awkward music request at a kid-filled party. Meanwhile, Coach deals with the trauma of a broken toenail, they read a few listener emails, and Zach Camp delivers another diary-worthy tale. Please email us your questions at cannonballinglife@gmail.com Follow Coach’s new FB Group, Positive Voices SUPPORT THE POD - If you would like to make a donation to the show you can on Venmo - @‌motivatewithcoachcamp   🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify 📺 WATCH - YouTube   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com

Lost in the Moment: Lives Altered by One Decision – My Guest, Cameron Land, Firefighter/Paramedic. “Forgiveness means letting go of the hope for a different past.” ~ G. Jampolsky This week’s podcast really hit home for me on several levels.  My guest, Cameron Land, shares with my audience the heartbreaking story of how 15 minutes changed his life forever and the grief of losing his friend will last his lifetime. I had the incredible honor of actually being Cameron’s baseball coach when he was little and worked alongside his father on the Memphis fire department’s Special Operations Rescue Team.  To say I know this week’s guest well would be an understatement.  It is for this reason that I know this incident is something that any of us could fall victim to in a given moment. Like many young people on St. Patrick’s Day Cameron went out with some friends to enjoy the festivities but by the end of the day he would find himself sitting in jail in downtown Memphis and his ex-roommate would be deceased.  When a text argument became a physical fist altercation, Cameron realized a simple fist fight had suddenly turned deadly and every emotion one could imagine flooded over him. Cameron could not imagine how a fist fight could happen one minute and then he was performing CPR the next minute.  Cameron hopes that by sharing his story he can help at least one person to consider how quickly things could change and how just walking away from a situation can be the best thing an individual can do. 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.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com