Winning At Being You! Conversations with Coach Rodgers

In this episode of Winning at Being You, I sit down with Kefus Thomas, a grassroots activist and community advocate who has consistently used his voice to speak up for change, community development, and the people he believes deserve to be seen and heard.Kefus originally connected with me through Facebook and stood out because of his passion, consistency, and commitment to using his platform for something bigger than himself. In this conversation, we talk about what drives his activism, what it means to serve your community, the power of speaking up, and how everyday people can help create meaningful change.We also discuss his experience volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Houston, the importance of showing up for young people, and why community work still matters.This is a real conversation about purpose, service, courage, and the responsibility we all have to use our voice in ways that make a difference.In this episode, we discuss:• What inspired Kefus Thomas to become more active in his community• Why using your voice matters• The difference between caring and taking action• How social media can be used for awareness and change• Why young people need visible and engaged adults• What community development looks like at the grassroots level• How ordinary people can become part of meaningful change

In this episode, I sit down with Geo Derice for a conversation about books, voice, visibility, and what it means to stop sitting on what you carry.We talk about why so many people struggle to be visible and vocal, how authorship can help open doors, and why finding your voice is about more than just speaking up. It is about clarity, confidence, and alignment.If you have ever felt like you had more in you but needed the courage, strategy, or conviction to put it out into the world, this conversation will speak to you.In this episode, we discuss:why books still matterthe connection between authorship and credibilitywhat keeps people from being visible and vocalfinding your voice and using it with purposepersonal growth, identity, and alignmentBe sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations focused on growth, purpose, and winning at being you.#WinningAtBeingYou #GeovanniDerice #Visibility #Authorship #PersonalDevelopment #Voice #Purpose

What does it really mean to free yourself from yourself?In this conversation, I talk with Timothy Stewart about addiction recovery, purpose, pain, leadership, and personal transformation. Timothy opens up about the internal battles people face, why so many stay stuck in destructive cycles, and what it takes to begin moving toward healing, growth, and real change.We also discuss his broader message of unlocking greatness, especially for people who may feel lost, discouraged, or unsure of who they are becoming.If you have ever battled through hard seasons, wrestled with your own thoughts, or tried to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will speak to you.Connect with Timothy Stewart:TalkManTalk.comBe sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations.

Most people say they want it.Very few are willing to live like it.Had a great conversation with Henry Briscoe, Sports Performance Director at Kent State University, about discipline, sacrifice, and what it really takes to turn a passion into a life. Coach Briscoe turned his passion for fitness and sports into a journey in which he had trained collegiate and professional athletes WORLDWIDE!This wasn’t just about training athletes.This was about standards, mindset, and being opportunistic.This one will make you think.

In honor of Women's History Month, I had the privilege of having highly acclaimed business coach, speaker, consultant, and AI expert Jeanille "Coach Rocky" Rockett.This conversation is about what it really looks like to win at being you…especially when you’re stepping into spaces that weren’t necessarily built for you.I sat down with Coach Rocky and we talked about confidence, professionalism, and how to show up in a way that allows you to stand out without losing who you are.We also got into being comfortable in your own skin, believing in yourself, and having the courage to try new things even when there’s pressure to fit a certain mold.This is a real conversation for anyone working to grow, carry themselves well, and make an impact while staying true to who they are.In this episode, we talk about:Being confident in who you areShowing up professionally in every spaceNavigating environments that challenge youTrying new things without shrinking yourselfMaking an impact while staying authenticSometimes the hardest part isn’t getting in the room…it’s staying true to yourself once you’re there.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tyler “TC” Campbell — speaker, author, former D-1 athlete, and a man who has turned his battle with Multiple Sclerosis into a platform for impact, hope, and purpose. He is also the son of NFL great Earl Campbell.TC opens up about his journey from the football field to finding his voice, the moment that changed everything, and how he learned to lead through adversity. We dive into:✨ How his MS diagnosis reshaped his identity and mission✨ What keeps him grounded and motivated✨ The mindset shift that helped him use his story to empower youth and families✨ How anyone can turn their message into a movementThis is a conversation about faith, strength, resilience, and using your voice to serve others — no matter what you’re up against.If you’re chasing clarity, inspiration, or a renewed sense of purpose, this episode will hit home.

As part of my Women's History Series on Winning At Being You, I had an fantastic conversation with Dr. Kristilynn Turney: educator, former principal, TedX speaker, and leadership strategist.We talked about her journey in education, her experiences as a school leader, and what it takes to build a positive culture on campus.One thing that stood out to me was her perspective on leadership being rooted in relationships and appreciation for the people you work with.In a field where it’s easy to focus only on challenges, it was interesting to hear her speak to the importance of valuing your team and creating an environment where people can do their best work.If you’re leading in education, there are some good takeaways in this one!

In recognition of Women’s History Month, I’m joined by Kimberly Clark, an award-winning Navy veteran, best-selling author, national speaker, and certified peer support specialist whose life story is a powerful example of resilience and transformation.After surviving military sexual trauma, addiction, and the internal collapse that followed, Kimberly rebuilt her life from the ground up. Today she helps teens, educators, and parents develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and clarity about their purpose.In this conversation, we talk about overcoming trauma, rebuilding identity, and how people can move from a survival mindset into a life of purpose and impact.Kimberly shares wisdom from her journey along with practical insight that can help anyone facing difficult seasons in life.If this conversation resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this message.

In this episode of Message 2 Movement: Winning at Being You, I’m joined by Dr. David Martin for a deeply real conversation about breaking cycles, reclaiming identity, and walking in purpose.Dr. Martin shares how a 15-year battle with drug and alcohol addiction could have defined his life—but instead became the foundation for his transformation. Through faith, self-awareness, and intentional growth, he turned pain into purpose and now helps others do the same.In this conversation, we explore:What it actually takes to break negative cyclesMoving from survival mode to stability and growthHow purpose is built, not discovered overnightThe heart behind Dr. Martin’s PPT Formula and his work with students and communitiesThis is a conversation about redemption, responsibility, and real change.

A lot of men look like they are doing fine on the outside, but internally they are exhausted, disconnected, and carrying more than they admit.In this conversation, I sit down with Heath Muhammad, LPC-S, to talk honestly about men’s mental health, identity, leadership, and communication. We explore why so many men tie their worth to performance, how emotional avoidance shows up in everyday life, and what happens when the roles men build their lives around start to crack.This is not a conversation about fixing yourself.It is about understanding yourself, building self-leadership, and choosing how you show up at work, at home, and in your relationships.Topics include:Performance-based identity and self-worthEmotional awareness without losing controlSitting with discomfort without shutting downSelf-leadership as a learned skillCommunication and emotional leadership in the homeIf you are a man, love a man, or lead men, this conversation will resonate.

In this Winning At Being You conversation, I sit down with Sheryl Van Cole, also known as The Queen of Hearts, for a phenomenal and memorable conversation!The energy is uplifting.The insight is real.The reminders land right where they need to.We talk about resilience, commitment, discipline, and legacy in a way that leaves you encouraged, not weighed down. This conversation speaks to the part of you that’s still hopeful, still growing, and still believing that your life has more ahead.If you’ve ever needed reassurance that you’re on the right path…If you’ve ever wondered whether your persistence really matters…This conversation will remind you why it does!

In this episode of Winning at Being You, I sit down with Brian Olds, founder of Black Speakers Network and a systems-driven builder at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and community.We talk about the real work behind building something that lasts. Not quick wins. Not visibility without structure. But sustainable impact rooted in systems, ownership, and people.Brian breaks down why many creators and leaders stall out, how community differs from audience, and what it takes to move from having a message to building something durable.This is a grounded conversation for speakers, entrepreneurs, and builders who care about long-term influence more than short-term attention.

What does real leadership look like when it’s forged through transformation?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Will Moreland, leadership expert, bestselling author, former military officer, and creator of the Beyond 9 to 5 Framework.Before boardrooms and frameworks, his leadership journey began in the streets of Compton. That evolution shaped the way he now develops high performing teams across military, government, nonprofit, and corporate environments.We talk about:• The mindset shift that changed his life• Why most teams operate in compliance instead of commitment• What destroys culture from the inside• How leaders can take care of people and still deliver mission driven results• The difference between performing and truly leadingThis is not surface level leadership talk.This is about ownership, discipline, culture, and personal evolution.If you lead a team, want to lead a team, or are working to lead yourself better, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more conversations focused on growth, culture, leadership, and Winning At Being You.