Worth It

Episode 31 Coach Audrey Spencer Associate Head Girls Basketball Coach Ball State UniversityIn this episode, we sit down with Audrey Spencer, the Associate Head Coach of Ball State University's women's basketball team. A former standout guard for the Cardinals, Spencer played a pivotal role in the team's historic 2008-09 season, which saw them clinch the MAC Championship and secure their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. Her tenure at Ball State has been marked by dedication and success, both on and off the court.

Episode 29 Coach Sam Allen

Episode 27 Dr. Tim Scott Executive Director GHSA Georgia High School AssociationDr. Scott brings decades of experience in education and administration, with a deep commitment to student-athletes, fair play, and the values that make high school sports such a powerful part of our communities. Under his leadership, the GHSA continues to adapt and grow, meeting the challenges of a changing world while preserving the traditions that matter most.Whether you’re a coach, a parent, a student, or just a fan of the game, you won’t want to miss this conversation. So sit back, press play, and join us as we dive into the vision, challenges, and future of high school athletics with Dr. Tim Scott."

Athletic Director Life University Jayme PendergastEpisode 22

Dale Alexander Episode 18

Episode 17 Coach Sam Purcell Mississippi State Head Women's Basketball Coach

Episode 16 Cliff Cole Former Superintendent Paulding County School District (People First)

Dr. Kesser University Of Virginia World Renowned Surgeon (Finding Purpose)

Coach Pastner Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Head Coach (Culture Of Continuous Improvement)

Episode 13 Coach Mark Richt "The Consistent Leader"

Episode 10 James Albright Acworth GA City Manager  James Albright has served the city of Acworth since 2000. Mr. Albright served as Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources from 2005 to 2021.  He was appointed City Manager in July of 2021. He is a life-long resident of Acworth. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management in 2004 and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2008 from Kennesaw State University. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Special Needs Development Group, Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors for the Acworth Business Association. He has also served as the President of the Acworth Business Association, Commissioner of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Fifth District, and as a Distinguished Past President of the Kennworth Kiwanis Club. Mr. Albright was named the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year, 2006 Georgia Recreation and Parks Fifth District Distinguished Professional of the Year, and is a member of the North Cobb High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He resides in Acworth with his wife and two children. In his free time Mr. Albright enjoys coaching youth sports, writing, gardening, fishing, and is an avid Braves fan. Mr. Albright is extremely proud to serve the community he went to school in, played sports in, raised a family in, and built a career in. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a supportive and giving community that has done so much for he and his family. It’s his goal to provide the highest level of services to the citizens of Acworth.

Episode 9 With Shay Eskew Shay is an All American / IRONMAN All World ranked triathlete, Healthcare RCM strategist, former black bear researcher, burn survivor with scars over 65% of his body, motivational speaker and best-selling author of "What the Fire Ignited". Equally impressive, Shay is the proud father of 5 kids under 15. ...

Episode 7 Featuring University of Virginia Men's Basketball Assistant Brad Soderberg 

Episode 5 Featuring Garrison Hearst (Former UGA and NFL Star Standout)

Episode 4 The Power Of Perseverance tackles leading through adversity with Andrew Cox (Chief Of Staff Wellstar Health System). Andrew gives us insights on how his team at Wellstar have dealt with Covid and the adversity it has caused. Andrew gives great leadership insights throughout the show as this episode is a must listen for any leader looking to grow in their individual journey.

Episode 3 Culture Counts TJ Rosene 

We all struggle to stay on target sometimes. Ryan and Andy talk about how they fight the good fight to make every day worth it. You’ll get concrete tips on how to stay positive, have a bring-it attitude, and trust the process.

Have you been struggling to balance work and family life? In this episode, Ryan and Andy discuss the challenges of balancing work with family and how they learned to do it. The importance of family support and why striving for “perfection” shouldn’t be the ultimate goal. Our goal is to give more than we take, so we’ve partnered with the University of Virginia’s Children’s Hospital. Every dollar donated through our link goes directly towards helping a child with a hearing impairment. Thanks to some generous donations, we’ve already raised $1,500 of our $10,000 goal. If you feel led to donate, please go to tinyurl.com/worthitpodcast. Every amount helps! You can also help our cause by liking, sharing, and talking about this post!

Episode 32 is one you don’t want to miss! We sit down with Clemson Head Basketball Coach Brad Brownell for an inside look at leadership, player development, and building a championship culture in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball.Coach Brownell opens up about his journey, lessons learned on and off the court, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just love the game, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

Episode 30 Marquis Hill (Speaker and Author)In this episode of the Worth It podcast, Ryan Dyer interviews Marquis Hill, a young speaker and author who shares his inspiring journey from being a passionate athlete to discovering his voice and purpose after a life-altering heart diagnosis. Marquis discusses the importance of embracing discomfort, the power of authenticity in connecting with others, and his mission to empower youth through workshops and entrepreneurship programs. He emphasizes the significance of having a mission over money and the value of failing quickly to learn and grow. Marquis aims to leave a legacy of belief in oneself and the impact of showing up for one's dreams.