Posts tagged inspirational podcast
LeSean "Shady" McCoy: Former NFL player

McCoy spoke with us about how his upbringing shaped the goals and aspirations he had growing up. “Growing up in the hood I was blessed to have both of my parents, so a lot of stuff that my friends were doing and participating in I couldn’t do because my dad was at home,” says LeSean.

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Danny "Book 'EM" Rivera: Hip-Hop Artist and Law Enfourcement Officer

Danny “Book’EM” Rivera is a man motivated by service, as he works to make an impact on his community that is bigger than his role as a law enforcement officer. Book’EM is the founder of The Bridges Project and the host of The Bookem Show. On episode 63 of our Catch The Moment podcast, Book’EM shared how his background has led him to become the bridge to the gap between the youth and law enforcement. He powerfully stated the reason behind it all, “My driving force is leaving a legacy – a positive legacy.”

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Dr. DeForest B. Soaries: Author, Public Speaker, and Corporate Director

Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. is an author and public speaker, with an outstanding background in social activism and religion. This foundation has led him to become the President and CEO of Corporate Community Connections, Inc., which encourages the expression of social responsibility and community impact for numerous companies.

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Andrew Hawkins: Co-Founder, President at StatusPRO

Andrew Hawkins is a 37-year-old former American football wide receiver. He played with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns for six seasons in total. Andrew also played in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes for two seasons. In his off-season, he played for the New England Patriots. Andrew spoke on episode 43 of our Catch the Moment podcast discussing his time playing in the NFL and creating his business afterwards.

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