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Hard moments don’t just test us—they reveal the legacy we’re building.
In this powerful Be a Baller: Building a Lifelong Legacy episode, Coach Tim talks with Debbie Simmons—author, speaker, and founder of Anchor Point—about turning loss into purpose and living focused, faithful, and fearless.

Debbie shares lessons from adopting nine children, leading through trauma, and growing a Houston nonprofit that serves families with compassion and strength. Her story shows how taking the next best step can rebuild a life, a home, and a community.

🎧 Listen now for tools to breathe through chaos, lead with grace, and live your legacy today.

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Ballers Edge Live Event, we sit down with Ashley Logan of I Know I Can and Charity Martin King—educator, strategist, and author—to map the real paths into 21st‑century careers and the habits that make those paths sustainable. From health sciences and advanced manufacturing to logistics, construction, and emerging tech, we unpack the roles beyond the obvious, the credentials that actually move the needle, and the local opportunities surging in a fast‑growing region like Columbus.

Ashley shares how a pivot from journalism to sociology led her to college access work that equips students with tools, confidence, and clear next steps. Coach King widens the lens to small business creation, reminding us that wealth and impact grow when we turn skills into services and jobs. Together, they break down the soft skills that employers notice—clear communication, eye contact, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn—and why relationships compound into recommendations, internships, and new roles over time.

We also address mental health head‑on. Anxiety and depression are real, and reaching out is strength, not weakness. You’ll hear practical ways to reset—prayer for those who believe, counseling, journaling, gardening, and honest self‑check routines—so you can stay resilient through change. The final message is freeing: you don’t have to pick one thing forever. Stack skills, pivot with purpose, and let daily choices reflect the legacy you want to build for yourself, your family, and your community.

If this conversation helped you see your next step, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. Your story is already in motion—let’s make it count.

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The NxtUp Ballers Podcast Host Christian Noel, sits down with 17-year-old author and mentor Rodav Kalengayi and educator-turned-CEO Anthony King for a candid conversation about vision that actually holds up in real life. From a 1.28 GPA turnaround to a student’s first published book, we track the choices, mentors, and faith that turn uncertainty into momentum. Legacy doesn’t happen by accident—it grows from presence, purpose, and the people who pour into you.

Rodav opens up about crafting his poetry collection, “When God Cracks the Sky,” and the moment a single phrase reshaped how he sees hope meeting you where you are. He unpacks imposter syndrome with refreshing honesty and shares how peers, parents, and trusted mentors kept him focused on the work instead of the doubt. Anthony maps out the values that guide his career—educate, inspire, expose, empower—and why he left a principal’s chair to get closer to the students who matter most. His take on student voice is clear: get out of the way, build spaces that listen, and co-design systems with the true stakeholders.

Along the way, we explore a practical playbook for anyone planning their future without losing the present. Think like a toddler: be confident, say no to protect your peace, explore boldly, and ask why until the real answer appears. Try Anthony’s past–present–future reflection to spot patterns, define who you are this season, and set goals that serve now. And carry two sticky notes for the hard days: “Everything looks stupid until you win,” and “Tomorrow starts today.”

Whether you’re a student mapping college choices, an educator rebuilding culture, or a parent looking for language that empowers, this story-driven conversation offers tools you can use today—leadership at eye level, community that sustains, and faith that meets you right where you are. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us the one step you’ll take this week.

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This episode brings the fire of Doc West’s journey from a C student with setbacks to a four‑degree educator who refuses to let labels define his future. We talk about work ethic over image, the Five P’s—Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance—and how mental capacity is trained through small, repeatable habits. From gratitude to morning mantras, Doc shows how purpose rides with you through rain, criticism, and those long days when quitting looks convenient.

We also dig into the power of circles: who’s in the room, who gets your flowers, and who quietly lowers your ceiling. Dream busters are real—sometimes in your feed, sometimes at your table. The move isn’t to argue; it’s to build better rooms. That’s why we spotlight role models and mentors who raise the standard and remind us that accountability is a team sport. Legacy becomes practical when you choose inputs with care—voices, routines, and environments that align with your vision.

If this conversation pushed you, share it with someone who needs a nudge. Subscribe for more real talk on legacy, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what habit are you starting today?

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Coach Tim Brown sits down with David E. Harrison—Marine veteran, deacon, mentor, and longtime leader at Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business—to explore how small daily disciplines can compound into a legacy that others call significant. From captaining Valdosta football and wrestling by spirit rather than size, to calling cadence in the Marine Corps, to raising more than $7.5 million for student scholarships and programs, David shows what it looks like to turn access into outcomes.

We walk through his adoption and two-family upbringing, the father whose third-grade education paired with foreman-level wisdom, and the habits that shaped a life of service: shine the shoes, pay the bills, open the office on time, and encourage people until they believe they can run all day. David shares how faith and brotherhood at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church inform his leadership, and how mentors like Dr. Frank Hale Jr. and Dr. William E. Nelson opened doors, demanded excellence, and modeled how to build systems that last. Along the way, he offers practical guidance on setting high goals, stewarding limited resources, and transforming success into significance.

You’ll hear about gardens on Hudson Street, the art of saving seeds, and why planting where you stand can feed a community for years. We also dig into capturing family history before it fades, trusting allies who don’t look like you, and keeping purpose fresh as new classes arrive with new needs. If you’re serious about legacy, access, equity, mentorship, and faith-driven leadership, this conversation will give you both a blueprint and a push to act today.

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My brand-new book, Living a Legacy, is officially available for pre-order—and when you pre-order today, you can reserve your very own autographed copy.

So don’t wait—pre-order your autographed copy of Living a Legacy today and get ready to unleash YOUR legacy and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

This book is a collection of inspiring stories from guests on the Be a Baller Podcast—real people from ministry, business, sports, education, and community service who are living out what it means to create extraordinary legacies.

I believe every one of us has the power to finish our race well and pass the baton to the next generation. And this book is here to help you do just that.

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Naismith Hall of Famer Clark Kellogg appeared destined for basketball immortality after one of the most dominant rookie seasons in NBA history. But while injuries shortened his playing career, his journey in the game was far from over. Nearly 40 years after suiting up for the Indiana Pacers, Clark received his Hall of Fame recognition—not as a player, but as one of the most respected voices in basketball broadcasting.

In this powerful episode of the Be a Baller Podcast, Clark opens up about his journey from growing up in East Cleveland to becoming a college standout, NBA star, and eventually, a long-standing CBS Sports analyst. He shares how a simple piece of advice from his late mother — “If you're going to be a basketball star, you'd better be able to put a sentence together on television” — helped shape the next chapter of his life.

Faith has been the foundation of his life. Clark credits Christ as his ‘all and driver of his life”. His favorite quote from The Bible matches the advice he was given as a young child: ‘Do unto others as you have them do unto you.’ He credited his parents for sharing that earlier in his life.

From his signature phrases like “squeeze the orange” and “spurtability” to his decades of calling March Madness and NBA 2K games, Clark reflects on building a lasting legacy beyond the hardwood. He also shares how faith, family, and purpose have grounded him through every season of life.

This episode is more than a basketball story — it’s about resilience, reinvention, and the power of legacy.

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Pastor Jerry Revish, an Emmy Award-winning news anchor was raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Jerry's narrative is shaped from his multicultural upbringing and the determination it took to climb the broadcasting ladder, one hard-earned rung at a time. His journey from toting a demo reel door-to-door to capturing the essence of epic events like President Obama's inauguration, lays bare the tenacity required to leave one's mark on the world.

As Jerry unveils the chapters of his life, it's clear that his story transcends the glitz of the camera lights, anchoring itself in the service of others through his ministry and mentorship programs. His 'Top Dog' initiative stands as a testament to the power of positive influence on young black men. And now, pivoting to a future of faith-led guidance, Pastor Jerry Revish is not slowing down. Pastor Revish is Senior Pastor at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ where he and his wife Danielle is Co-Pastor. There vision is for a life well-lived involves shepherding families towards an enriched life. This episode is not just an insight into a remarkable career; it's an invitation to witness the blueprint of a legacy built on patience, faith, and the determined will to make a difference.

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