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June 11, 2006:
Johnnie Johnson, who excelled for 10 years in the National Football League as safety for the Los Angeles Rams, now serves as President and CEO of Growing Tree Learning Center Inc., an international educational company also doing business as World Class Coaches. He is an inspirational speaker, executive peak performance coach and author of the new book, "Says Who? Things That Can Knock You Off Your Goal And What You Can Do About Them."
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June 4, 2006:
In their new book, "Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-Rated World," Brent and Phelecia Hatch, parents of seven, offer a whole new set of parenting skills and tactics specially designed for deployment by busy parents facing today’s issues.
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May 28, 2006:
Author, speaker and consultant Elizabeth Hagen has helped clients organize their homes and offices for 25 years. From cleaning out closets to controlling e-mails, life with five children helped her learn the importance of being organized - and now Elizabeth shares her talents.
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May 21, 2006:
"My Voice, My Choice," a leadership development initiative funded by the Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Council, supports people with developmental disabilities through self-advocacy and self determination. This week's guests, Charity Drummond and DeJuan Surrell, are two self advocates who serve as examples of inner-strength applied.
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May 7, 2006:
When his grandson was born, Dr. Dan Gottlieb, a man with quadriplegia, began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics -- dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death. Then, he learned Sam had a form of autism. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability.
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April 30, 2006:
Cholene Espinoza, a 21st century hero, is the author of Through the Eye of the Storm (Chelsea Green Publishing, April 2006), a riveting story from the battlefields of Iraq to Hurricane Katrina’s devastated Gulf Coast. Filled with a steely resolve to make a difference, Espinoza and her life partner Ellen Ratner drove a U-Haul loaded with relief supplies to Katrina-ravaged Mississippi.
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April 16, 2006:
Attorney, writer and Toronto Maple Leaf fan David Skuy's new novel, "Off the Crossbar," is a book about 14-year old Charlie Joyce and why kids and sports are a perfect combination. Greg's second guest, Dr. Michael Penn, is co-author of a new book written to help minority students find their true purpose and achieve their career goals.
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April 2, 2006:
Melanie DewBerry-Jones' focus is on relationships and how to help people reach the next level of relating and loving. DewBerry-Jones advises individuals to concentrate on the three "C"s, commitment, consciousness and consistency.
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March 19, 2006:
Confidence is a key ingredient to building inner strength. You have inside of you both a BIG dog and a little dog. That's according to Steve Knight, founder of Let's Win! Publishing and author of a series of sports books called "Winning State." The BIG dog is determined in the presence of challenge. He "shows some teeth." The little dog is fearful, timid, and easily distracted. He instinctually retreats. How do you bring out the BIG dog? Steve Knight offers us advice.
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March 12, 2006:
Greg rebroadcasts a tribute program we aired a year and a half ago, when Dana's husband Christopher Reeve left us. In one of the last projects she undertook, Dana Reeve hosts The New Medicine, a two-hour documentary on cutting edge medicine. "It has become clear to me that high-tech medicine, with all its wonders, often leaves out that all-important human touch," Ms. Reeve says in the program's introduction. She hosts this two-hour documentary airing on PBS March 29 (check local listings).
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March 5, 2006:
Pulitzer Prize winning writer Jeffrey Marx discusses his New York Times Bestseller, "Season of Life." It is a book about a man who is making an impact on men-in-development.
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Feb. 26, 2006:
Richard Avdoian has used his 22 years of psychotherapy and professional speaking along with his observations as a man to define four characteristics of manhood that need to be evaluated. His insights can help us educate our boys on how to become the best men they can be.
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Feb. 5, 2006:
Super Sunday - Greg interviews Doug Blevins, a wheelchair riding kicking coach who makes his Super Bowl Prediction. Plus Mark Zupan from the Oscar nominated documentary, "Murderball."
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Jan. 29, 2006:
Connie Payton, now heading the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, and their son Jarrett, who is currently a running back with the Tennessee Titans, offer insight about the personality of the man the world called "Sweetness."
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Jan. 15, 2006:
Sports agent Bob LaMonte talks about his book, "Winning the NFL Way" which profiles five of his clients, all winning NFL head coaches.
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Jan. 8, 2006:
Tripp Friedler, author of "Free Gulliver: Six Swift Lessons In Life Planning," shares his insights and incredibly varied experiences. He has done everything from practice corporate law to produce nationally released records. When asked today what he does, the go-getter will answer, “I free Gullivers.”
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Nov. 27, 2005:
As running back for the four-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, Rocky Bleier describes how his personal challenges relate to today's chaotic times. Injuries he sustained while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War nearly ended his professional football career, but Bleier gave his all to become the motivational force he is today. Rocky Bleier shares his thoughts on the Iraq war, the Terrell Owens situation, and what he learned about winning from being a part of a Super Bowl dynasty.
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Nov. 20, 2005:
This year, the Ohio State Buckeyes' secret weapon is motivational speaker Rosemarie Rossetti. Rosemarie was paralyzed seven years ago when a tree fell on top of her while bicycling. Today, as a member of the National Speakers Association, she travels the country speaking and helping people achieve goals and take charge of their lives.
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Nov. 13, 2005:
Born with cerebral palsy, sports fanatic Alan Wilhelm has parlayed the combination of his love for life and his love for sports to raise millions of dollars for charitable organizations. Joining him on this week's show is former all-pro wide receiver Mark Duper of the Miami Dolphins, one of hall-of-fame quarterback Dan Marino's favorite targets.
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Oct. 30, 2005:
"Emmanuel’s Gift” is a film about an orphan with a disability, whose father abandoned him, whose village dismissed him and whose country thought him better off dead. This is the story of
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who had nothing, but gave everything -- and changed a
nation forever.
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Oct. 23, 2005:
Greg Smith sits behind a real microphone in a real radio studio for the first time since Hurricane Katrina robbed him of his studio. Thanks to Cox Broadcasting in Dayton, Ohio, The Strength Coach takes the airwaves again as host of his show. This week, Greg talks with Eleanor Smith about how the disability movement can make "visitability" on the coast its MAJOR issue right now.
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Sept. 4, 2005:
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT is a half-hour documentary about "The Strength Coach" producer Mike Ervin, who is a renegade Jerry's Kid. Recorded before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Greg interviewed Mike and the filmmaker, Kerry Richardson.
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Aug. 28, 2005:
Life is a sales pitch! Joy Baldridge is a sales expert and acclaimed author of "The Fast Forward MBA in Selling." She knows her information gets results because in every sales position ever held, Joy has always been ranked #1.
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Aug. 14, 2005:
The Strength Coach honors Ebony and Jet magazine publisher John H. Johnson. Carole Copeland Thomas, the voice of personal empowerment, is a guest. She is a keynote speaker, empowerment expert, diversity professional and leadership consultant Greg met when he presented at both the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Speakers Association conferences.
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July 31, 2005:
The Strength Coach producer Mike Ervin rolled behind the mic and interviewed quad rugby player Andy Cohn. As a featured athlete in the "Murderball" movie, Cohn covers how staying true to his competitive spirit and finding a way to continue to play a sport helped him cope with his spinal cord injury.
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July 17, 2005:
Greg developed a new speech that was delivered for the first time at the National Speakers Association Conference in Atlanta. During his presentation, he acted out vignettes from people who had defined Greg in ways that were not congruent with his own self definition. On this program, filmmaker Joanne Caputo, creative genius Michael Ivey and comedian Murv Seymour, members of The Strength Coach's inner circle, discuss the topic of self definition. How do you define yourself?
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July 10, 2005:
Max McLeary is an umpire with one eye. That's a distinction, but he takes it in stride. "Everything Happens in Chillicothe" is McLeary's biography. Greg Smith and producer Mike Ervin, both wheelchair users with muscular dystrophy who are baseball fans, will explore all the one-eye jokes with this charismatic minor league umpire and author. His book explores the profession he loves and the relationships he has formed during his life with limited eyesight.
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July 3, 2005:
Physician assistant Blair Lewis explores a series of traits that happy people possess: quietude, self-restraint, endurance, disinterest in worldly charms, freedom from conflicts and distractions, and desire for happiness. Also, Rip Daniels, CEO/Manager of WJZD, comments on the Bill Cosby controversy.
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June 19, 2005:
Tom Antion has never had a job because he has been an entrepreneur all of his career. Professional speakers around the world look to him as the Internet marketing guru. His insights have been key ingredients that have led to the success The Strength Coach has enjoyed.
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June 12, 2005:
Tim Swieckowski, is founding president of Dream Quest Adventurers Inc. After breaking his neck in a bicycle accident, he decided to create the life of his dreams. He is an archaeological researcher who coordinates shipwreck discovery operations. Tim's inner strength will inspire you to create the life of your dreams as well.
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May 29, 2005:
As a U.S. Army Ranger, combat infantry commander, Dale Collie lost a leg in a night gun battle, but he stayed on active duty for another 10 years as an amputee. After earning a master's degree in English and teaching at universities, including West Point, Collie worked his way up corporate America and then turned around a near bankrupt non-profit ministry, guiding it to become a $37 million operation in just seven years. Next, Collie started businesses in Eastern Europe to help the impoverished and support orphanages abandoned by the government there. Today, he is a full-time speaker and author, who has just completed his third book, "Winning Under Fire."
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May 22, 2005:
Orrin Hudson is a nationally recognized chess champion, #1 Best Selling author, transformational coach and motivational speaker. As a United States Air Force and Alabama State Trooper veteran, Hudson is also the founder and president of Be Someone, Inc., a grassroots crime prevention program that targets young at-risk students. He mentors them through the game of chess, teaching life strategy lessons to win at the game of life. A biographical screenplay highlighting Hudson's amazing results with at-risk youth is soon-to-be released.
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May 15, 2005:
Elaine Pofeldt, editor at Fortune Small Business magazine, talks about her experience of covering entrepreneurs who have discovered a huge, underserved market: the nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities. Eric Lipp of Open Doors Organization also discusses a Chicago based group that is closing the gap between business and disability community through employee/management training and landmark market studies. Avis is one of the corporations that has realized the market potential. VP Mike Caron shares his experiences as well.
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May 8, 2005:
Greg's mother, Adelia Smith, is a strong woman who at age 20 was told her baby son would only live 10 years. Thanks to her and her husband Jim's love and nurturing, Greg is now 41 and has been a source of inspiration for millions. Many years later, Adelia helped her daughter deal with the onset of a disability which caused blindness in one eye. And currently, Adelia's life is filled with the energy gained from her role as an active grandmother of Greg's three children. You'll enjoy this chat with a primary source of The Strength Coach's inner Strength, Adelia Smith.
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May 1, 2005:
PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping people with disabilities together with their companion animals, educating the community on the benefits and risks of animal companionship, and advocating on behalf of the human-animal bond. To learn more about PAWS and their upcoming conference, The Healing Power of the Human-Animal Bond please visit www.pawssf.org or call Andrea Brooks, education coordinator, at (415) 241-1465.
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April 24, 2005:
For the past 12 years, Tyrone Keys of the Chicago Bears has been the founder and executive director of All Sports Community Service, Inc., a nonprofit that has given more than $16 million to more than 600 first generation college-bound students and student athletes for tuition or the pursuit of other career options with the assistance of mentors.
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April 17, 2005:
Darrell “Coach D” Andrews is an expert on educator motivation and youth leadership. He is the author of How To Find Your Passion And Make A Living At It and Believing the HYPE: 7 Keys to Motivating Students of Color.
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April 3, 2005:
Stephen Drake from Not Dead Yet, and Harriet McBryde Johnson, author of "Too Late to Die Young: Nearly True Tales from a Life," about the life and legacy of Terri Schiavo.
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March 27, 2005:
Eric Liu, author of "Guiding Lights: The People Who Lead Us Toward Our Purpose in Life," shares invaluable lessons of people who mentor. He describes how mentoring can be life-changing and what has contributed to his inner strength.
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March 20, 2005:
You know Ronan Tynan. The Irish Tenor sings at all the Yankees games. He sang at the 911 Memorial, Rudolph Giuliani's wedding, Nancy Reagan's birthday party, George H.W. Bush's birthday party, President Reagan's funeral, and many other high profile American events, and he's not even a U.S. citizen! The New York Times calls this Irish immigrant, "a heroic voice." Ronan is also a doctor, a Paralympic athlete, a double amputee and a man who sees no limits.
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March 13, 2005:
Filmmaker Joanne Caputo is in Italy, relaxing after bringing her dream to fruition, the documentary film about Greg Smith's life and family, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream." Now that you've seen the film, meet the filmmakers in this encore presentation of Greg's interview with Joanne. If you haven't seen it, order your DVD today!
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March 6, 2005:
John Kelly, a "happy quad;" Jay Forry, America's only blind movie critic; and Steve Drake, disability activist from the group "Not Dead Yet!" discuss the controversy surrounding the Oscar-winning film, "Million Dollar Baby."
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Feb. 27, 2005:
Motivational strategist and trainer Gail Kasper identifies what separates those who have success from those who don’t and demonstrates how “extraordinary preparation” and “strategy” must become a way of life. She is the author of the book, "Make a Decision to Win."
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Feb. 20, 2005:
Ms. Wheelchair America, Juliette Rizzo, premiere guest Michelle Carston and Greg's sister,
Tonya Smith Tetteh, recap Tuesday night when about 175 people stood on the red carpet outside the
Magnolia Ballroom at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino anticipating the premiere of the
documentary film, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream."
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Feb. 13, 2005:
Independent Filmmaker Joanne Caputo, her Consulting Director Michael Ivey and Dateline NBC
correspondent John Hockenberry discuss the question, "Is television ready to finally include people with disbilities as a part of the mainstream?"
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Feb. 6, 2005:
Dan Poynter is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for
publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Poynter travels more
than 4,000 miles each week to share, inspire and empower writers and publishers through
keynotes and seminars. On this week's show, Dan inspires people to publish their memoirs.
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Jan. 30, 2005:
Gale Sayers’ Hall of Fame story includes his work as an author and humanitarian. His book of
Offensive Football Fundamentals and much acclaimed autobiography, "I am Third," reflects
Sayers’ philosophy of life: the Lord is first; my family and friends are second; I am third.
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Jan. 23, 2005:
Francine Ward, JD, RScP is a highly sought after motivational speaker, life coach, religious
science practitioner, and the author of "Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions For Building Real
Self-Esteem." She has transformed herself from addicted, homeless, injured and self-centered to
clean, educated, capble and giving.
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Jan. 16, 2005:
Larry
Thompson, acclaimed Hollywood film producer and personal manager to more than 200 Stars,
reveals the success secrets of Hollywood's most popular celebrities in,"SHINE: A Powerful
4-Step Plan For Becoming A Star In Anything You Do." In this pop culture, self-help book,
Thompson explains to readers not only how to look like a Star, but more importantly, how to
think, act, live and become a Star in their own lives.
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Jan. 9, 2005:
Jim Abbott
overcame a birth defect of only one hand. He became an amazing pro pritcher and ball
player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self deprecation and even failure and pain, he
teaches us how to overcome perceived limitations and reach for our dreams.
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Dec. 19, 2004:
Ben Comen always finishes
last. That's because the high school cross country athlete has cerebral palsy and walks with an
extreme limp. When he competes, he often falls. He scrapes his arms and knees. He endures
tremendous pain. But he finishes every race, always seeking to improve on his personal best
time.
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Dec. 12, 2004: Speaker and entrepreneur
Ephren Taylor,
describes the nature of his
inner
strength and shares how finance and faith can work together. The number of businesses and
ventures he is currently involved in suggests just how driven he is - Ephren Capital
Corporation; Christian Capital Group, LLC; and Prosperity Ministries.
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Dec. 5, 2004: Author, trainer and CEO of Lifedesigns, LLC, and Exuberant Living
Media, Gail Blanke is a coach who supports people to thrive on change. Blanke's
Web site offers a description of her book,
"Between Trapezes": "She offers a
practical and inspirational guide that will enable us to let go without our safety nets
beneath, and fly through life’s transitions with the daring of the circus trapeze artist."
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Nov. 21, 2004: Speaker, author and trainer John Alston is a performance strategist who emphasizes the value of
learning new skills and taking personal responsibility in order to help people distinguish
themselves as extraordinary.
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Nov. 14, 2004: "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback!" Those are the words of
motivational speaker Willie Jolley, who has been named "one of the outstanding five speakers in
the world" by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International.
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