In the 111th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview author, speaker, and former Hockey Gopher, Ross Bernstein. “You have to follow YOUR dream, otherwise, you’ll spend the rest of your damn life working for someone else who did.” From the Gopher of Hockey to a...
In the 110th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Chemical Engineer with Georgia Pacific and former Georgia Tech track and field athlete, Zack Fanelty. “Remind yourself that there are always other opportunities.” Just because one door closes, that does not mean...
In the 109th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview aspiring nurse and former Kennesaw State University lacrosse player, Taylor Southerland. “Even when things feel dark or hopeless, there is still a fire, however small, that will never go out.” When Taylor...
In the 108th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview the Director of Instruction at the Country Club of the South and former professional golfer, Shawn Koch Before we begin I want to give a shout-out to the latest patron of Keep Moving Forward, Michelle! Michelle,...
In the 107th episode of Keep Moving Forward I recap my weekend in Walt Disney World and my running of the Star Wars Dark Side Half-Marathon. “Do or do not. There is no try.” I had a fear of running and competing again before I began my first half-marathon, because it...
In the 106th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview former DII Collegiate basketball player, author, and founder of Beast Athletics, Tuck Taylor. “When who you are matches what you are doing, you can’t lose.” Last year, for episode 65, I had the privilege of...
In the 105th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview founder of NZ Aromatherapy, pilot, and former professional Rugby player, Shannon Willoughby. “I never lost hope.” Through all of the trials Shannon faced in her life, she maintained her never give up attitude and...
In the 104th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Associate Broker at Ackerman and Co. and former Wake Forest Football player, Kris Redding. “It’s all about taking what you have to perform the task at hand.” Use everything at your disposal, and make progress....
In the 103rd episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview former NFL player and current Franchise Owner and Trainer at Title Boxing Club, Bryan Scott. “Everything happens for a reason, and there are no negatives.” It’s all about perspective. That is how Bryan Scott has...
In the 102nd episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview USA triathlete and Georgia Bulldog, Darr Smith. “Everything I have is a gift that’s been given to me by God.” Darr Smith ran, swam, and biked full speed into the calling placed on his life at a young age when he...
In the 101st episode of Keep Moving Forward, I discuss my road to The Rock and what I have learned over the past 20 weeks in my pursuit. You might be thinking, where is episode 100? Though we are in the 100th week of Keep Moving Forward, today, episode 101 is coming...
In the 99th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Passion Students Director at Passion City Church and former tennis player, Grant Partrick. “Sometimes a smaller dream has to die for a bigger dream to be born.” Grant Partrick’s world turned upside down when he...
In the 98th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview Regional Manager of the Northeast at the American Junior Golf Association and former NCAA DIII Golfer, Patrick Cansfield. “At the end of the day, I want to be remembered as a person who was always there to help...
In the 97th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview former Canadian Football League player and founder of BATLX, Micah Brown. “I can help give you everything you need, but I can’t work for you.” Using his relentless work ethic to carry him through every obstacle he...
In the 96th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview professional basketball player, Tiffany Brown. “I just loved trying new things.” There did not seem to be a sport that Tiffany Brown didn’t excel at. But when the time came and she had to decide what sport she...
My letter to Mr. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson "After all of that glory, all of that triumph, it was a short walk back to my room. Hundreds of parents and professors and coaches and students were still milling about as I stepped in and closed the door. I had already...
In the 94th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview elite distance runner and founder of Thumbs Up Runner, Kaye Anne Starosciak. “The four most important words there are: how can I help?” Kaye Anne Starosciak embodies what it means to live out these essential...
In the 93rd episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview professional American triathlete, Katie Zaferes. “The athlete who wouldn’t break.” From a swimming and running star, to an NCAA D1 steeplechase National contender, to a pioneer triathlete, it seems that Katie...
In the 92nd episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview MIT All-American Cross Country Runner, Musician, and Entrepreneur, Sarah Quinn “Work ethic is something everybody can give.” Talent is beyond your control. Work ethic, though? That’ entirely on you. You simply...
In the 91st episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview CrossFit Games Athlete and co-founder of CrossFit Terminus, Emily Bridgers Benson. “I was tired of always saying ‘I want to be a little stronger’, so I just decided to get stronger.” From collegiate gymnast...
Well, are you? When you think back to the start of this year, which, to me, really doesn’t feel all that long ago, can you honestly say you are better off now than you were then? If not, why do you feel you can’t say you’re better off? What did you do or didn’t you do...
In the 89th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview former Georgia Southern basketball player, Jessica Geiger. “Try everything once, you never know where it will lead you.” It’s difficult to be fearless when the anxiety of performing at the peak of your athletic...
In the 88th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Real Salt Lake City Women’s Professional Soccer player, Alexa Newfield. “Everyone was once a rookie.” Entering into every situation knowing that everyone has to start somewhere and with the perspective that hard...
In the 87th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview St. Pius High School Varsity soccer Coach and Math teacher, and former Samford University soccer player, Sara Geiger Schmitt. “She didn’t give up on herself and she didn’t give up on others.” Though she faced...
In the 86th episode of Keep Moving Forward I interview founder of DSC Fitness and Performance, and former Trinity University football player and track and field athlete, G.R. Hoff. “I put my head down and got to work.” Through frustration and adversity, success and...
In the 85th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview comedian, podcaster, entrepreneur, and former Maryville College football player, Joel Byars. “What is your goal worth to you?” Is it worth sleepless nights grinding away, not knowing when your ultimate goal...
In the 84th episode of Keep Moving Forward I talk about my pursuit to interview Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for episode 100 of my podcast. MARCH 14, 2018 could quite possibly be one of the biggest days in Keep Moving Forward history. As of today, we are 16 weeks out...