EPISODES

Feb. 27, 2023

DJ Iman Tucker: Building Success Beyond Beats

Iman Tucker, a seasoned entrepreneur and professional DJ, shares his journey in the second part of the Shadows Podcast episode. Delving into personal challenges, Iman reveals the strategies that helped him overcome anxiety and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. He sheds light on the suc…

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March 2, 2023

Iman Tucker: Overcoming Anxiety to Indiana Pacers & Hoosiers DJ

Iman Tucker, a seasoned entrepreneur and professional DJ, shares his journey in the second part of the Shadows Podcast episode. Delving into personal challenges, Iman reveals the strategies that helped him overcome anxiety and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. He sheds light on the suc…

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March 6, 2023

Breaking Barriers: Coach P's Basketball and Mental Health Journey

In a captivating kickoff to Season 3 of the Shadows Podcast: Rebound Series, join us for an in-depth conversation with Coach Joanne P. McCallie, a coaching powerhouse with 32 years of experience leading teams at Maine, Michigan State, and Duke. Coach P, a two-time gold medalist coach with Team USA …

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March 12, 2023

From National Championship Glory to Leadership Wisdom: Coach Matt Doh…

In this riveting episode of the Shadows Podcast, join us for an exclusive conversation with Coach Matt Doherty, a national champion as a player with the 1982 North Carolina Men's Basketball team and the 2001 Associated Press Men's Coach of the Year. Coach Doherty takes us on a journey from his earl…

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March 20, 2023

Thurl Bailey's Winning Legacy: From Coach Valvano's 'Cardiac Pack' to…

Thurl Bailey, renowned for his leadership on the "Cardiac Pack," North Carolina State's Men's Basketball 1983 National Championship team, takes center stage in this week's episode of the Shadows Podcast. Beyond his college achievements, Bailey's illustrious career spans 13 years in the NBA, notably…

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March 27, 2023

From Duke Blue Devil to Youth Mentor: Ricky Price's Inspiring Journey

Embark on a riveting exploration of basketball excellence with Ricky Price, a former Duke standout, in the latest episode of Rebound: Season 3 on the Shadows Podcast. From 1994 to 1998, Ricky showcased his extraordinary skills at Duke, earning All-ACC honors and contributing to two regular-season c…

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April 3, 2023

Mark Price: A Rebound Series Finale – A Legend's Journey from Oklahom…

Dive deep into the illustrious basketball journey of the legendary Mark Price as the Shadows Podcast concludes Season 3 with the thrilling finale of the Rebound series! Embarking on his basketball odyssey at Georgia Tech, Mark earned accolades such as the 1983 ACC Rookie of the Year, 1985 ACC Playe…

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April 10, 2023

Aaron Conrad: Jesus, Mom, and Freddie Mercury

Join us on this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Aaron Conrad, the founder of Unscripted Collective. From developing websites and podcast platforms for diverse clients to hosting podcasts like the Mark Price for 3 Podcast, Aaron shares his entrepreneurial venture. Explore the chall…

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April 17, 2023

Retired USAF Mary Polanco on Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, a…

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.

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April 24, 2023

Udo Erasmus: From World War II to Flaxseed Oil - 80 Years of Wisdom U…

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. This week he shares eighty years of his story with us on the Sha…

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May 1, 2023

Coach Dar: Triumph Over Strokes and the Mental Edge To Inspire

"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 …

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May 8, 2023

Demetrius Booth: Air Force Leader's Inspiring Journey of Overcoming C…

Embark on a powerful journey with Demetrius Booth, a Senior Enlisted Leader in the U.S. Air Force and Life Coach. Join us this week as Demetrius shares his Chicago upbringing, recounts a wild recruiter office experience, and discusses overcoming challenges like racial discrimination, mental health …

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May 15, 2023

From Trauma to Triumph: Jessie Torres' Inspiring Journey

In this riveting episode, Shadows Podcast features Jessie Torres, a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist, sharing an intense and transformative journey. From enduring child abuse to coping with the tragic loss of a brother to murder, Jessie opens up about a marriage that left her emotionally …

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May 22, 2023

Dr. James Onate's Journey: From First-Gen American to Athletic Traini…

In this episode of the Shadows Podcast, join Dr. James Onate, Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, as he shares his compelling journey as a first-generation American. Born to parents who immigrated from Chile, Dr. Onate discusses his experiences coaching individuals from middle schoole…

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May 29, 2023

Llama Leadership Insights & Reflections with Joe Bogdan | Shadows Pod…

In this episode of the Shadows Podcast, we reconnect with Joe Bogdan, an Adjunct Professor, Chief of Enlisted Force Development, and a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force. Join us as Joe reflects on the significant changes in his life since our premiere episode recorded on October…

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June 5, 2023

Lizzie Ens's Inspiring Journey from an Amish Community to Becoming a …

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 no…

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June 12, 2023

Buff Bagwell's Comeback: From Wrestling Legends to Triumph Over Adver…

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 prof…

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June 19, 2023

From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton's 50-Year Odyssey to Amer…

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 1…

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June 26, 2023

Rachel Baribeau's Remarkable Journey: From the Sports Arena to Author…

Rachel Baribeau is a retired National Sportscaster, Joy and Movement Coach/Consultant, Transformational Speaker, and author of Relentless Joy! During this episode, Rachel talks about breaking into the sportscaster business, struggles with discrimination, coaching, her relationship with the Sabin…

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July 4, 2023

Air Force Vet Robert Zackery III on Military Life, Leadership, and Me…

Robert Zackery III is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a strategic leader and thinker. He kicks off our Veterans Series month on the Shadows Podcast! During this episode, Robert talks about his ups and downs in the military and emergent leadership issu…

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July 10, 2023

Air Force NCO Sheena Baker: From Guam to Military Instructor, with a …

Sheena Baker is a Noncommissioned Officer and Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor in the United States Air Force. During this episode, Sheena talks about her upbringing in Guam, joining the military, and some early struggles she had to endure. This episode also covers vintage vid…

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July 17, 2023

Air Force NCO George 'Fresh' Linen Jr.: TEDx Speaker, Author, and Adv…

George "Fresh" Linen Jr. is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a Spoken Word Artist, Author, Videographer, Advocate, and TEDx speaker. To give you an idea as to some of the topics Fresh Linen discusses on this episode: he talks about the struggles he endured in his per…

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July 24, 2023

Army Veteran Sylvester Jenkins III: From At-Risk Teen to First Sergea…

Sylvester Jenkins III retired from the United States Army and author of "From Combat to Comeback: How to Conquer the Battles of Adversity and Avoid Letting Circumstances in Your Life Define You." In this episode, Sylvester takes us through his remarkable turnaround story of being an at-risk teen…

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July 31, 2023

EmpowHER CEO Kelsey Lensman's Mission48 Challenge for Girls Empowerme…

Kelsey Lensman is the CEO & Founder of EmpowHER events, and starting September 1st, she will compete in 48 grueling, physical events over 48 days in 48 states as she competes for young girls through Ruling Our Experiences (ROX). During this episode, Kelsey takes us through her childhood. She dis…

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