Larry Thornton reflects on his fifty-year journey from the segregated South to America's boardrooms. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! During this Juneteenth Special, Larry takes us on a history lesson through being one of six African American students in an all-white school in the 1960s in segregated Alabama. Who was the first white person that invested in him, and how is he still carrying on her legacy? Larry discusses being the first McDonald's African American franchise owner in Birmingham, writing, painting, and his interactions with the late Maya Angelou. Find out more about Larry and grab a copy of his book, Why Not Win? at https://www.larrythornton.com. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Marcus "Buff" Bagwell faced off and defeated many opponents in the squared circle during his illustrious WCW career. Now he's fighting his most significant opponent, the road to sobriety. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Marcus talks about the unbelievable life on the road as a professional wrestler. He talks about his career in WCW including how he got started, the 1993 European tour that quickly went south, being a part of the historic nWo, and getting the name "Buff". Then Marcus gets vulnerable and talks about a freak accident that left him momentarily paralyzed in the ring on live television, his release from WWE, his numerous car accidents, and his substance-related battles. Find out more about Marcus at www.marcusbuffbagwell.com Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Lizzie grew up in the strictest of the Amish communities until the age of 19, when she decided to jump off a 15-foot roof and run away, leaving behind her family, community, and everything she ever knew. She had $20.00 in her pocket, an 8th-grade education, no job, no social security number, and nowhere to live. Lizzie joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast!  Lizzie Ens is now a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, wife, mother, healer, author, public speaker, and founder of the UnDiet Yourself program.  Grab a copy of her book, Escaping My Reflection, and learn more about Lizzie at Escaping My Reflection by Lizzie Ens. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Joe Bogdan is an Adjunct Professor, Chief of Enlisted Force Development, and a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force. During this episode, Joe fills us in on the significant changes that have transpired in his life since our premiere episode, which was recorded on October 1, 2020. Joe discusses lessons learned from the pandemic, looks back at the Llama Lounge, and discusses the characteristics and qualities of an effective leader. Joe Bogdan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jybogdan Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Dr. James Onate is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Division Director, Division of Athletic Training at the Ohio State University. During this episode of the Shadows Podcast Dr. Onate discusses his journey as a first-generation American after his parents came to the United States from Chile. He’s gone on to work with and coach people from middle school to the United States military. Dr. James Onate Biography: https://hrs.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-directory/onate-jimmy Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Jessie Torres is a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist. The first twenty minutes of her story is perhaps the most intense start we've ever had to a Shadows episode. Her journey includes child abuse, the tragic loss of a brother to murder, and a marriage that left her completely apathetic, emotionless, and spiritually dead. Now Jessie coaches and helps clients worldwide discover their unlimited potential. Get started with a free webinar and her free 10 step FIERCEGRACE giveaway at https://fiercegracetransformation.lpages.co/free-10-step-guide/ Check out her website Unshakeable Life: https://unshakeablelife.com/ Head over to Light Warrior's Inc. and grab a shirt at https://www.spreadboldlove.com/ Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Demetrius Booth is a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force and a Life and Executive Coach. This week Demetrius talks about his upbringing in Chicago, his crazy story at the recruiter office while joining the Air Force, challenges early in his career facing racial discrimination, mental health, leadership, celebrating his mother's legacy, and much more. Connect with Demetrius at https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrius-booth-0b0281154/ Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

"Coach Dar" Darleen Santore is an occupational therapist and a Life, Leadership, and Mental Edge Coach. This week she shares what got her into occupational therapy, surviving three strokes, mental health, emotional intelligence, and writing her book! If you want to be inspired and motivated, check out Coach Dar on the Shadows Podcast this week! Please find out more about Darleen to include her book, The Art of Bouncing Back, at coachdar.com Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

Udo Erasmus has lived a fascinating life. He was born in Poland and separated from his family during the middle of World War II. He's traveled the world, taken on almost every job imaginable, and developed the first-ever flaxseed oil. He shares eighty years of his story with us on the Shadows Podcast this week!  Please find out more about Udo and his products at: https://udoerasmus.com/ Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support

United States Air Force (Retired) and host of the Live Well YouTube Channel, Mary Polanco, shares her experiences from her 23-year military career, and she talks about mental health, anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence. Live and Lead Well: https://mary-polanco.mykajabi.com/ Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/Shadowspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shadows-podcast/support