Alan Griffin is the head coach of the girls’ varsity basketball team at Gainesville High School. I really enjoyed this conversation with Coach Griffin as we talked about taking advantage of the small opportunities that come your way, because those little ones bring you closer to bigger ones. He also spoke about how games are won and lost; seasons are good, and seasons are bad…but growth and relationships last a lot longer than any particular joy after winning or pain after losing. This is truly a winning conversation about creating memories and teaching lessons. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Quaris Franklin grew up in trouble. At 12 years old he began running away from home, and for the next 5 years he was in an out of Youth Detention Centers. At 17, he landed in jail. His life was full of pain, rejection, and violence… until several years ago. It all changed when he changed. Now he has gotten married, started a family, started several businesses and even a mentorship program for young men. This episode is not just a story of redemption, but of hope and character building. It is a WINNING episode. Thank you for listening. I hope you not only enjoy it, but that it contributes to your next Winning decision. Mentoring Young Men - Home | Facebook Homepage - We Believe Cleaning Service We Believe Cleaning Services LLC | Facebook *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Adrian Cromwell is an assistant principal at Gainesville High School, a school of nearly 2,500 students. I’ve gotten to know Mr. Cromwell as I’ve recently began mentoring at the high school. One thing I learned from the start is he is very humble, and very visible and active within the student population. He has heart and passion to see our young men and women become successful and overcome the challenges they face in life. I enjoyed this conversation because you can hear his energy as well as observe the strength of character and the WINNING MIND that brought him to where he is today. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. Home - Gainesville High School (gcssk12.net) *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

22 years ago, she stepped off a plane from Puerto Rico with two boxes and one suitcase. Within 3 years she was a branch manager at a local bank. And then in 2005, Camille Viera resigned from the bank and launched her own business. It was fun, it was tough…and it was never her plan! It all came from her desire to serve and meet a desperate need in her community. But she did it, and continues to do it nearly 16 years later: serving the individuals and families around her. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope Camille’s energy, attitude and experience help you make your next WINNING decision. Camille Viera Services Camille Viera Services (@camillevieraservices) • Instagram photos and videos Camille Viera Services - Home | Facebook Camille Viera Services - YouTube *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is part 2 of my conversation with Lou Koon, and as it turned out, was recorded AFTER we finished our original recording, which is now known as Part 1. I didn't stop recording as we continued conversing, and I think the conversation is worth sharing. But if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go listen to it!  In this episode, Lou and I talk about facing the idea and action of suicide as a Christian. As Lou states, and I agree, we are body, mind, and spirit. And suicide forces us to think about life… after death. I know this could be controversial, but I think it is a conversation worth having, and the questions worth discussing. Because your life is worth it. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope it makes you think and ask questions…and above all I hope it contributes to your next WINNING decision. The Intervene Challenge – Turning The Tide On Suicide Listen Learn Lead: Courage to Ask Power to Save: Koon, Kenneth Lewis: 9781985123694: Amazon.com: Books Armed Forces Mission - Home (afmfamily.org) Armed Forces Mission - Home | Facebook Kenneth Koon - YouTube Kenneth 'LOU' Koon - Executive Director - Armed Forces Mission, Inc | LinkedIn If you are in crisis call the national life line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It was 2009 and his son had just suffered a tragic accident and had to be life-flighted to the hospital… among all the questions swirling through his mind, one of them was also how he would pay for all of this because he had no health insurance… because he recently found himself unemployed. Additionally, because the economy had crashed, there was little hope for him to find employment. And as he lay in his bed all alone that night, contemplating it all, he remembered his $1 million dollar life insurance payout… Lou Koon, for the 1st time in his life, began to consider suicide. In this episode Lou shares that painful time, how he survived, and how it led him to dedicate himself to suicide intervention. Thank you for listening to this episode. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. I hope this helps you, challenges you, and empowers you to help turn the tide in suicide. The Intervene Challenge – Turning The Tide On Suicide Listen Learn Lead: Courage to Ask Power to Save: Koon, Kenneth Lewis: 9781985123694: Amazon.com: Books Armed Forces Mission - Home (afmfamily.org) Armed Forces Mission - Home | Facebook Kenneth Koon - YouTube Kenneth 'LOU' Koon - Executive Director - Armed Forces Mission, Inc | LinkedIn If you are in crisis call the national life line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

***Special Feature*** If you want to change your life, Change your mind!  This is the debut of the first Winning Minds podcast "theme" song! It's a synthesis of all the lives and conversations we've experienced so far. You will hear many of the themes discussed on the episodes. Enjoy the song, share the song, and go back and make sure you have not missed any episodes! "Winning Minds: Change Your Mind" Written and Produced by Fred LaValley *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a simple reading of two versions of MLK Jr's essay, The Purpose of Education. Unfortunately, he never made this a speech or a sermon, so we do not have the privilege of hearing it in his own gifted and powerful voice. But he was more than a voice. He was far more than I could ever describe here. But I'll leave it at this: he was a man with a WINNING mind, and I believe the thoughts, questions and arguments you are about to hear are still very useful and relevant. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision. Who was Martin Luther King Jr? The Purpose of Education (01) The Purpose of Education (02) *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rona Falls is part of a special group of people. This group is not exactly connected to one another directly, but they do form the backbone of whatever community they are in. What group is this? I’m talking about entrepreneurs, small business owners, franchisees. Rona was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the US after marrying, and soon after her and her husband made the courageous leap into the world of business owners. In this episode we talk about life in the Philippines, school in America, and the WINNING mindset that enables Rona to do what she does. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope it inspires you and contributes to your next winning decision. Nail Salon in Braselton, GA | Frenchies Modern Nail Care (frenchiesnails.com) *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Records | Music, Apparel, & Lifestyle God Over Money - YouTube Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today’s guest is Andrew Davenport. First and foremost, he is a dad of two children. He also is an Army combat-veteran, a small business owner, and a George W Bush Presidential Scholar. In this episode he shares his journey through the military and into entrepreneurship, his desire to make an impact in his local community, and even his next endeavor: serving our military veterans. This episode is full of winning wisdom and experience that I believe will contribute to your next winning decision. If you know a military veteran, please encourage them to reach out to Andrew: Andrew Davenport | LinkedIn Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app