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Success in the face of adversity. These are the stories of professional and amateur boxers, an exploration of what it takes to become a champion, a leader, and a force for good in society. The Making of Champions is produced in honor and respect for the legacy of Joe Louis--the longest reigning world heavyweight champion whose impact on society can still be measured today.One message that rings across boxing is how the ring saved many from despair. Joe Louis represents what is possible. He showed the world that anyone, regardless of the world around him, could rise and become a champion. So many of the athletes we've met and will continue to meet, tell a story that echoes the themes of Joe Louis's life. It is this chord that resonates with us. It's knowing that there are young people whose courage, hard work, and optimism have carried them out of darkness into the light. This is the inspiration that we believe can be the guiding light to others who face adversity, giving them courage and helping them achieve their goals.
"Dana Richards' greatest mission is to serve.. she is a philanthropist, breast cancer survivor, fashion designer, television producer & butterfly. In 2017, she launched Malibu Dana active-wear line to help breast cancer patients by donating a portion of proceeds from every purchase to various charities she works closely with as a volunteer, ambassador, committee member, advisory board member, & board of director. As a 12-year breast cancer survivor, she is deeply committed to helping other breast cancer patients and advocating for early detection.
Malibu Dana (as most people refer to her these days - or as "Butterfly") feels this beautiful ripple effect behind her at every turn. They say that a butterfly flapping its wings in Africa can cause a hurricane in Florida. The Butterfly Strong collection came from wanting to help breast cancer patients know they aren’t alone… everyone has a story, and everyone has endured hardship. In essence- everyone is a butterfly. The metamorphosis, the resurrection, the rising, the becoming Butterfly, & the understanding of the power of good – and that her destined mission on this planet is to serve, have given her wings to fly. Ultimately it comes down to showing strength & perseverance in the face of adversity, advocating for what you believe in, and spreading joy wherever you can. Together we can generate powerful forces of
change- and make this world a better place. That is the meaning behind the words Butterfly Strong… it’s the Malibu Dana philosophy… it's caring about something greater than yourself, being part of something bigger than all of us, and serving this beautiful planet and all its humanity every single day.
"Dana Richards' greatest mission is to serve.. she is a philanthropist, breast cancer survivor, fashion designer, television producer & butterfly. In 2017, she launched Malibu Dana active-wear line to help breast cancer patients by donating a portion of proceeds from every purchase to various charities she works closely with as a volunteer, ambassador, committee member, advisory board member, & board of director. As a 12-year breast cancer survivor, she is deeply committed to helping other breast cancer patients and advocating for early detection.
Malibu Dana (as most people refer to her these days - or as "Butterfly") feels this beautiful ripple effect behind her at every turn. They say that a butterfly flapping its wings in Africa can cause a hurricane in Florida. The Butterfly Strong collection came from wanting to help breast cancer patients know they aren’t alone… everyone has a story, and everyone has endured hardship. In essence- everyone is a butterfly. The metamorphosis, the resurrection, the rising, the becoming Butterfly, & the understanding of the power of good – and that her destined mission on this planet is to serve, have given her wings to fly. Ultimately it comes down to showing strength & perseverance in the face of adversity, advocating for what you believe in, and spreading joy wherever you can. Together we can generate powerful forces of
change- and make this world a better place. That is the meaning behind the words Butterfly Strong… it’s the Malibu Dana philosophy… it's caring about something greater than yourself, being part of something bigger than all of us, and serving this beautiful planet and all its humanity every single day.
Chef Melody Conner of Serenita Homestead - Part 2
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Meet Melody Conner - 'Dream Influencer and Hospitality Genius'
Young boxer Brijhana Epperson is surprised with a visit from Chevelle Hallback. The two swap stories and advice.
Brijhana Epperson dreams big. Really big. Even though she is still quite small. She is a USA Boxing national champion. She is in training to represent TEAM USA at the Olympics. And she is also a ballerina, who has worked with the Alvin Ailey program and appeared in productions of the holiday classic Nutcracker. She is small only in age. She is just 12-years old. And she is amazing.In this episode of The Making of Champions, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns from Big Fight Weekend prepare to be blown away by Brijhana's accomplishments, but also by the breadth and depth of the partnership she has with her father Courtney--who is also her coach, her enabler and her best friend.
Checking in again with Chevelle Hallback
@chevellehallback is a Fighter. Which is a massive understatement. She is a five-time world champion boxer, has fought on 3 major networks, one of the first females to fight on ESPN. Her life and barrier-breaking history in boxing, are chronicled in films and documentaries. Today, as she approaches 50 years of life, she is just now considering retiring from the ring, to commit herself to film-making, storytelling, and inspiring others to achieve greatness. She embodies what it means to Be Joe Louis.
The bond between boxer and trainer is key to becoming a champ. The bond between 18-year-old Demontaze Duncan and his Coach, Nicholas Bareis is intense, unique, and heartfelt. Theirs is a story of hope, determination, dedication, respect, and love. It is truly the roadmap for the Making of Champions. Marquis Johns, Big Fight Weekend's Senior writer, and co-host leads off this inspirational story of redemption and success.
Brijhana Epperson dreams big. Really big. Even though she is still quite small. She is a USA Boxing national champion. She is in training to represent TEAM USA at the Olympics. And she is also a ballerina, who has worked with the Alvin Ailey program and appeared in productions of the holiday classic Nutcracker. She is small only in age. She is just 12-years old. And she is amazing.In this episode of The Making of Champions, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns from Big Fight Weekend prepare to be blown away by Brijhana's accomplishments, but also by the breadth and depth of the partnership she has with her father Courtney--who is also her coach, her enabler and her best friend.
Every Making of Champions episode is guided by the powerful legacy of Joe Louis, a hero to all America in his day, and a hero to a new generation of champions today. One hundred-seven years ago, on May 13, 1914, Joseph Louis Barrow was born in Alabama. As a teenage Golden Gloves amateur growing up in Detroit, Michigan, boxing allowed him to become one of the most influential figures in modern American history--The first African-American to earn the respect and admiration of an entire nation.In this special edition of the Making of Champions, we share some rare film footage of Joe Louis, as we also keep the spotlight on one of the most powerful boxing programs for good that we know about—It’s the miracle that is “Soul City Boxing in Toledo, Ohio.
Pro Boxer Haven Brady Jr is a power puncher--or as he was nicknamed by his father "Hitman" Haven. He is an Undefeated Featherweight who came up as an amateur out of Soul City Boxing in Toledo. He hails from Albany, Georgia and is heading back to Las Vegas in June on an upcoming Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN. In this episode, Haven opens up about the importance of experience, learning to size up opponents and even the challenge of breaking an egg.
Pro Boxer Haven Brady Jr is a power puncher--or as he was nicknamed by his father "Hitman" Haven. He is an Undefeated Featherweight who came up as an amateur out of Soul City Boxing in Toledo. He hails from Albany, Georgia and is heading back to Las Vegas in June on an upcoming Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN. In this episode, Haven opens up about the importance of experience, learning to size up opponents and even the challenge of breaking an egg.
Formerly a world-ranked professional light heavyweight, he is now a boxing trainer, an analyst for the ESPN Classic television network, and a force for good in the world of boxing. "The Iceman" John Scully returns to continue to share his passion for helping others. He is a true inspiration, whose love of the sport is infectious. He returns to the podcast in advance of an upcoming event that our hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns will be joining him and his boxers for a series of upcoming episodes.
Formerly a world-ranked professional light heavyweight, he is now a boxing trainer, an analyst for the ESPN Classic television network, and a force for good in the world of boxing. "The Iceman" John Scully returns to continue to share his passion for helping others. He is a true inspiration, whose love of the sport is infectious. He returns to the podcast in advance of an upcoming event that our hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns will be joining him and his boxers for a series of upcoming episodes.
She's a rising star in the ring. Now ranked #2 in the USA Boxing Elite Women's Rankings in the 132 lb weight class. We meet Neida Ibarra of Tulsa's Engine Room Boxing program fresh off her silver medal in the US Olympic trials. Don't confuse her quiet and shy demeanor. She knows how to throw punches and stand up to opponents. Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns, who wrote one of the first articles about her pursuit of the Olympics, learn what makes this young woman such a powerful inspiration, representing a new generation of champions.
She's an exercise scientist, a doctor with a private chiropractic practice and a boxer, about to make her pro debut. Meet Dr. Kate... Kate LeVigne of Kansas City, whose passion for boxing began as exercise. As an amateur, she's ranked #10 in the USA at middleweight. Accolades include 2017 Ringside World Champion, 2019 KC Golden Gloves Champion, Bronze Medal 2019 National Golden Gloves, and 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier semi-finalist. She lives her mantra inside and outside of the ring. She believes a combination of chiropractic and wellness optimizes our ability to function properly and live our best life.
"The Iceman" John Scully is a former world-ranked professional light-heavyweight, who is now a boxing trainer and an analyst for the ESPN Classic television network. He was a contender for National Golden Gloves champion as an amateur, and as a professional was a frequent sparring partner for some of the biggest names in the sport, including the highly regarded world champions Henry Maske, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Roy Jones Jr. and James "Lights Out" Toney. He's a tough guy, with a huge heart and an insatiable love for boxing, and inspiring a new generation of champions-- Just like Joe Louis, and Mohammed Ali, who he famously credits as his role-model. In this episode, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns take it all in, as "The Iceman" opens up and shares some closely held secrets about what it takes to make a champion.
As an Amateur he won the National Golden Gloves championship...nearly 20 years later he remains in the ring as a Pro Boxer, @engineroomboxing trainer and mentor to aspiring champions like @kingdavidperez. Allan Green is wise, passionate and you could say unforgiving. He lives by the creed of being all in. No excuses, no easy ways out. Once again, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns help reveal what it takes to be a champion and to inspire a new generation.
Moragen Ferrell is living proof that beauty goes way beyond skin deep. She is an amateur boxer--a 3x regional champ currently ranked #5 in the nation. She was named "Boxing meets Beauty's Heroine 2020 for putting her community and her family first during the covid 19 pandemic, working as part of a Covid Clinic in Tulsa, OK. She was named one of WBC’s Covid-19 Hero of the World. Unfortunately, her sister was diagnosed with cancer and Moragen cared for her siblings and helped run the family business while her mother was away with her, in addition to working and training. Recently Moragen was hospitalized and is back at home healing. She has an incredible attitude and her faith in herself and God has only gotten stronger. Her attitude and her ability to inspire others are on full display @heartbreakerboxing on Instagram and in this incredible episode of #TMOC The Making of Champions with hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns.
"The King" David Perez is going back in the ring for his second pro boxing bout. It will be one full year after his first pro win before everything locked down. He is set to headline the return of Pro boxing at The Engine Room in Tulsa. This young boxer is a powerful, spiritual and inspirational individual. In his return visit to #TMOC The Making of Champions, hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns of @BigFightWeekend delve into how he does what he does to stay on point at all times, and why.
@chevellehallback is a Fighter. Which is a massive understatement. She is a five-time world champion boxer, has fought on 3 major networks, one of the first females to fight on ESPN. Her life and barrier-breaking history in boxing, are chronicled in films and documentaries. Today, as she approaches 50 years of life, she is just now considering retiring from the ring, to commit herself to film-making, storytelling, and inspiring others to achieve greatness. She embodies what it means to Be Joe Louis.
Children are being shot dead on the streets of Toledo. Gun violence has risen to a crisis point in recent years and Roshawn Jones is doing something about it. His Soul City Boxing Gym program goes far beyond training youth athletes, it has become a safe haven, a community center, a food pantry, and an incredible force for good that deserves attention and support. If there was one episode of #TMOC to watch through the end this is it. In the face of incredible odds, there is hope, inspiration, and a future for the youth of Toledo, and potentially the nation if we listen, learn and rally to support the work that this boxing trainer, mentor, and caregiver is doing to encourage kids to "Pick up the gloves, and put down the guns." @soulcityboxing @soulcityboxingtv www.soulcitygym.com
He's determined to become a champion. At the young age of 20, his record is 3-0 all knockouts. He is Malik "The King" Warren. A kid from Baltimore City who credits boxing with saving his life and says he is committed to building a youth program for the "kids who have nothing." Meet @leaktheboxer as the "king" prepares to return to the ring following a year of covid cancellations.
She's a rising star in the ring. Now ranked #2 in the USA Boxing Elite Women's Rankings in the 132 lb weight class. We meet Neida Ibarra of Tulsa's Engine Room Boxing program fresh off her silver medal in the US Olympic trials.Don't confuse her quiet and shy demeanor. She knows how to throw punches and stand up to opponents. Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns, who wrote one of the first articles about her pursuit of the Olympics, learn what makes this young woman such a powerful inspiration, representing a new generation of champions.
She's an exercise scientist, a doctor with a private chiropractic practice and a boxer, about to make her pro debut.Meet Dr. Kate... Kate LeVigne of Kansas City, whose passion for boxing began as exercise. As an amateur, she's ranked #10 in the USA at middleweight. Accolades include 2017 Ringside World Champion, 2019 KC Golden Gloves Champion, Bronze Medal 2019 National Golden Gloves, and 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier semi-finalist.She lives her mantra inside and outside of the ring. She believes a combination of chiropractic and wellness optimizes our ability to function properly and live our best life.
The World Welterweight Title held by #ErisLandy Lara was at stake when New England's Greg "The Villain" Vendetti was sharing with us his mental and physical preparation for this bout.
In this episode, "The Villain" tells us how he feels 9 days out, and plays out the scenarios for success in the fight, and in his career. Greg also shows us his softer side, opening up about low expectations for him that inspired him to be a champion.
POST SHOW NOTE: Greg Vendetti went on and fought to a tough 12 round unamious decsion against Erslandy Lara. Despite the loss, many feel that the performance was an indictment on his toughness lasting with the reigning champ.
He returned a few weeks later in an episode to discuss the outcome.
TMOC #TheMakinigOfChampions Greg Vendetti USA Boxing #PremiereBoxing #USABoxing #FoxSports #Boxing #GoldenGloves #NewEngland #Cuba #JoeLouis #BeJoeLouis #JoeLouisBourbon
'Iceman' John Scully is a former world-ranked professional light-heavyweight, who is now a boxing trainer and an analyst for the ESPN Classic television network.He was a contender for National Golden Gloves champion as an amateur, and as a professional was a frequent sparring partner for some of the biggest names in the sport, including the highly regarded world champions Henry Maske, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Roy Jones Jr. and James "Lights Out" Toney.He's a tough guy, with a huge heart and an insatiable love for boxing, and inspiring a new generation of champions-- Just like Joe Louis, and Mohammed Ali, who he famously credits as his role-model.In this episode, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns take it all in, as "The Iceman" opens up and shares some closely held secrets about what it takes to make a champion.
As an amateur he won the National Golden Gloves championship...nearly 20 years later he remains in the ring as a Pro Boxer, @engineroomboxing trainer and mentor to aspiring champions like @kingdavidperez.
Allan Green is wise, passionate and you could say unforgiving. He lives by the creed of being all in. No excuses, no easy ways out. Once again, Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns help reveal what it takes to be a champion and to inspire a new generation.
Malik "The Iceman" Hawkins shows what he is made of as a champion and a tenacious fighter as he trains for his big match coming up October 10th on Showtime Boxing. In this wide ranging and revealing conversation he talks about the prospect of dying in the ring, how death in his family formed who he is and how the woman he credits with being his strength and guide--his mother--has battled back from the coronavirus. @Iamfreezertime @mayweatherpromotions POST SHOW UPDATE: Malik Hawkns would go on after our conversation to lose the contest to Subriel Matias in the sixth round in October after his fight was delayed. SHOW LESS
Is there anything she can't become a champion at? The first Scot to be on the British Olympic Basketball team, a respected rugby player, a rower, and a boxer... and a Mom. Rose Branscom-Anderson says it's god-given talent, but in this wide-ranging conversation, she reveals her why her passion and how she became so confident and empowered. It's not just a message for girls, it is a lesson for us all in what it takes to be a champion in whatever you do.
@CCCcollard "Cassius" Clay Collard is on a roll. His tenacity, his determination, and his persistence is making him one of the most talked-about and some might say, feared, young boxers. Even amid the corona virus shutdowns, Clay has not stopped fighting and winning.
He's the former IBF Middleweight World Champion, esteemed @USAboxing AND @TEAMUSA Olympian, a one time coach to his own son, and today as tv commentator on @showbox and @showtimeboxing, his enthusiasm and insights into the sport is helping to bring professional boxing back big-time into living rooms and screens across the globe.
Raul Marquez is a boxing legacy, from his father's inspiration to his son's astounding 10 straight KO pro career... In this episode, he shares insights of the current contenders, opens up about growing up in Mexico, and how he sees the rise of boxing in 2020, post covid.
@raulmarquez92 @raulmarquez1992 https://www.sho.com/sports?s_cid=url-default-2899 https://joelouisspirits.com #TMOC #TheMakingofChampions #InspiringChampions #BeJoeLouis @USABoxing @TeamUSA
Terrance Reed Jr. is a contender. At age 25 he has had over 100 amateur fights, including at Golden Gloves Nationals, USA Nationals, and at PAL Nationals (twice.) He's an amateur with hopes of turning pro, and he joins us from Engine Room Boxing in Tulsa where he is a trainer, and where his calm and assured demeanor is helping to inspire others to become champions.
@AbnerMares is a champ. He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the IBF bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC super bantamweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBC featherweight title in 2013, and the WBA (Regular) featherweight title from 2016 to 2018.
As an amateur, Mares won numerous medals at international tournaments while representing Mexico. In this episode, he looks ahead to calling a match-up with one of his all-time greatest challenges... and looks back at the people who have inspired him to become who he is. Yes, they're #boxers like @SUGAR RAY LEONARD and #JoeLouis but his greatest inspiration is from his mother who raised 11 children, and his wife and daughters who he says are his "champs."
Join Hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns of #bigfightweekend for this #TMOC #InspiringChampions show sponsored by #joelouisbourbon.
Charles Conwell has been through a lot at the young age of 22. He's heading back to the ring this mlnth, as the main event when Shobox returns after a coronavirus hiatus. For this determined boxer it follows death last year of an opponent that caused him to question his career. Conwell last fought on Feb. 8, 2020on a small show in Hammond, Ind., where he stopped veteran Ramses Agaton after four rounds.
It was his first bout since his fight with Patrick Day in Oct. 2019 in Chicago. Day tragically died following a 10th round knockout. An understandably devastated Conwell contemplated quitting boxing, but decided instead to fight on and chase a world title in Day’s honor. In this episode of #TMOC he shows his determination to #BeJoeLouis and see his dreams of being a boxing champion come true.
POST SHOW UPDATE: Charles Conwell would finish the year of 2020 string with a string of stoppage wins against Wendy Toussaint and Madiyar Ashkeyev.
He's a contender for the 2020 Fighter of the Year. He's described as "tenacious," some even say "barbaric." In this episode see and hear for yourself, as Clay Collard is about to be in the ring again this year, for the fifth time. He joins us from Sun City, Idaho where he was about to head into a cave for some pre-fight headspace at the urging of his coach In this episode he shares what he has sacrificed to get here, and how he went from homeless to hero. He's @cassius_claymma on IG.
Post Show Note from Marquis Johns of @BigFightWeekend: Clay Collard went on to lose in the Quincy LaVallais in a close unambitious decision in December. Colard is slated to take action in the Professional Fight League in April.
An excerpt from the full episode originally released August 2020 featuring Pro Boxer Lamont Roach Jr.
He's a former Marine, a father who has suffered the loss of a child, a man who has battled depression, and a fighter who won't give up. Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring on May 26, 2019, challenged for the WBO Jr. Lightweight title against Masayuki “The Judge” Ito. In front of a packed house at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, Herring walked out the new champion--a title he retains to this day.
Join hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns of @bigfightweekend for one of the most inspiring champions you will ever meet, in this first #TMOC episode of the new year.
Post Show Update: Adam Lopez would go on to win a close decision against Jayson Velez after speaking with us.
POST SHOW UPDATE: Jamel Herring's fight had his contest with Carl Frampton pushed back to April 3rd now taking place in Dubai after Frampton suffered a hand injury.
Children are being shot dead on the streets of Toledo. Gun violence has risen to a crisis point in recent years and Roshawn Jones is doing something about it. His Soul City Boxing Gym program goes far beyond training youth athletes, it has become a safe haven, a community center, a food pantry, and an incredible force for good that deserves attention and support.
If there was one episode of #TMOC to take in through the end this is it. In the face of incredible odds, there is hope, inspiration and a future for the youth of Toledo, and potentially the nation if we listen, learn and rally to support the work that this boxing trainer, mentor and caregiver is doing to encourage kids to "Pick up the gloves, and put down the guns." @soulcityboxing @soulcityboxingtv www.soulcitygym.com
@chevellehallback is a Fighter. Which is a massive understatement.
She is a five-time world champion boxer, has fought on 3 major networks, one of the first females to fight on ESPN. Her life and barrier-breaking history in boxing, are chronicled in films and documentaries.
Today, as she approaches 50 years of life, she is just now considering retiring from the ring, to commit herself to film-making, storytelling, and inspiring others to achieve greatness. She embodies what it means to Be Joe Louis.
He's descended from greatness. His Father won silver representing Mexico in the 1984 Olympics, then he challenged for the WBC lightweight title in 1993 and the WBO light welterweight title twice between 1995 and 1999.
But From age four, he had been visiting his father in prison. A fighting man, confined to a concrete ring. Adam Lopez (@blunoselopez) is the son of the late former Olympic silver medalist and world title challenger, Hector Lopez.
Today Adam is a 24-year-old featherweight with 16 bouts, 81 rounds and a 37.5% knockout record. He is going back in the ring to finally face Jason Sanchez on Saturday 13th February 2021. The fight will take place at The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada, United States. The fight will be shown on ESPN+ in the United States.
In this episode of #TMOC Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns of @BigFightWeekend walk Adam back through what he has described as the "toughest fight of his career" and what his late father would be thinking of his accomplishments so far.
Moragen Ferrell is living proof that beauty goes way beyond skin deep. She is an amateur boxer--a 3x regional champ currently ranked #5 in the nation.
She was named "Boxing meets Beauty's Heroine 2020" for putting her community and her family first during the covid 19 pandemic, working as part of a Covid Clinic in Tulsa, OK. She was named one of WBC’s Covid-19 Hero of the World.
Unfortunately, her sister was diagnosed with cancer and Moragen cared for her siblings and helped run the family business while her mother was away with her, in addition to working and training.
Recently Moragen was hospitalized and is back at home healing. She has an incredible attitude and her faith in herself and God has only gotten stronger. Her attitude and her ability to inspire others are on full display @heartbreakerboxing on Instagram and in this incredible episode of #TMOC The Making of Champions with hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns.
They call him "King David" and this 21-year old boxer from @engineroomboxing in Tulsa has made quite a name for himself with 50 amateur bouts. Now David Perez has gone pro and he's got a second fight coming up. Join Hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns from @bigFightWeekend as they watch the fight, and see first-hand why this young man has a bright future inside and outside of the ring.
"The King" David Perez is going back in the ring for his second pro boxing bout. It will be one full year after his first pro win before everything locked down. He is set to headline the return of Pro boxing at The Engine Room in Tulsa on March 20, 2021. This young boxer is a powerful, spiritual and inspirational individual. In his return visit to #TMOC The Making of Champions, hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns of @BigFightWeekend delve into how he does what he does to stay on point at all times, and why.
The Making of Champions' mission is to honor and respect the legacy of Joe Louis--Champion of them all--who broke records, barriers and earned the respect and admiration of a general of Americans during very difficult and challenging times. Not unlike the times of today, when professional and amateur athletes join us every week as a testament to the importance of hard work, determination, dedication, and persistence that create champions who serve to inspire others. No matter the obstacles. No matter the odds.In this on the fly episode, hosts Tonya Cole and Marquis Johns have the tables turned on them, as the discussion becomes one of purpose, mission, commitment, and dedication of the team as we endeavor to expand this work across more channels, with the support of more companies, coaches, gyms to reach wider and diverse podcast audiences to "inspire a new generation of champions."