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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2023 · 52 MIN

Rackets, Radio, and Resilience: John McConnell's Life in Tennis, Broadcast, and Philanthropy

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Radio industry veteran and talent agent John McConnell shares the stories and secrets that defined his career in media. Hear how a life-altering bike accident inspired him to work with The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and help others who have experienced severe spinal injuries. Get a peak behind the curtain in the world of broadcasting and learn the advice that John gives young professionals.   New podcast episodes released weekly on Thursday. Follow along with the links below:   Sign up for the Celebrations Chatter Newsletter: https://celebrationschatter.beehiiv.com/  Subscribe to Celebrations Chatter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celebrationschatter  Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationschatter/  Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@celebrationschatter    Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrations-chatter-with-jim-mccann/id1616689192   Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yxfvb4qHGCwR5IgAmgCQX?si=ipuQC3-ATbKyqIk6RtPb-A Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQwMzU0MS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwio9KT_xJuBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg    Visit 1-800-Flowers.com: https://www.1800flowers.com/  Visit the 1-800-Flowers.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1800flowers    Follow Jim McCann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/  Follow Jim McCann on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim1800flowers(@Jim1800Flowers)  

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