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Get on the Box: tell your story
Hosted by Kito Delgado · EN
Host Kito Delgado chats with guests who share stories we all can relate to. They share lessons learned from past failures, provide best practices, and recommend resources that help them tell their story each and every day. Our mission is to provide listeners with the nudge they need to go all in on their ideas and dream. Meet a new main character every Sunday.
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Episode 63 : Brittany Wagner - "Last Chance U" star turned entrepreneur
Sep 22, 201801:05:29Tap to summarizeVisit kitodelgado.com for show notes Brittany Wagner is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor, life coach and motivational speaker. She garnered world-wide fame in 2016 as the television star of the hit Netflix documentary series, "Last Chance U". Known for giving "troublemakers" their last chance at making it to the next level, Ms. Wagner was the vivacious, mentor and mother-figure to these young men – often times the driving factor behind their future successes. Her common question, "Do you have a pencil?" has become a phenomena across the world since the show's debut. For the past year, Ms. Wagner has traveled all over the United States as a motivational speaker. In the fall of 2017, she launched her own company, 10 Thousand Pencils. Through 10KP, Brittany is able to work individually with high school and college athletes, administrators, counselors and teachers on academic success strategies and life skills. CONNECT WITH GET ON THE BOX Twitter: @getontheboxpod Instagram: @getontheboxpod
Transcribe →Episode 62: How yoga saved the life of former NFL all-pro linebacker, Keith Mitchell
Sep 16, 201800:51:56Tap to summarizeKeith Mitchell, Master Certified Yoga Instructor, and former NFL all-pro Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, turned to Yoga after a paralyzing tackle caused a spinal injury that ended his football career and forced him into the agony of early retirement at only 31 years old. In his darkest hour, Keith discovered conscious breathing, yoga, and meditation. As a result, he not only found healing but a whole new outlook on life. Today, Keith has again risen to the top of his game. In addition to being a Master Certified Yoga Instructor with more than 12 years of experience, Keith is an International Teacher/Speaker. presenting at such prestigious venues, groups and non-profits as: The Omega Institute, Deepak Chopra's Homebase (NYC) , Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Four Season Hotel, Wanderlust, Sedona Yoga Conference, LA Coliseum, Just Breathe and Congressional Yoga Association( in Washington DC with Congressman Tim Ryan), Austin Capitol with Unify, LAPD and many more. Through encouraging consistent, self-empowerment practices, Keith is committed to his mission of inspiring major transformation in the lives of millions. Visit kitodelgado.com for full show notes!
Transcribe →Episode 61: Treehouse founder Ryan Carson - How coding allows you to create anything
Sep 9, 201800:59:54Tap to summarizeVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes. Ryan Carson is the founder and CEO of Treehouse. Treehouse's mission is to bring affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. During this weeks episode, Ryan and I discuss: Why he launched Treehouse and their mission to provide equal access to technology. Big mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid when launching a startup. How hearing "we're going to crush you" from a venture capitalist lit a fire under Ryan. The benefits of knowing and writing down your "why." Why Ryan is so passionate about coding How being a good listener has helped him become a better leader. What prompted Ryan to start spartan racing and how it has helped him with mental toughness. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Get on the Box with your friends on: Instagram: @getontheboxpod Twitter: @getontheboxpod If you're on Apple Podcasts, help us reach more storytellers by leaving us a 5 star review! Ratings, reviews and subscribes are extremely helpful to expanding our reach within the Apple community.
Transcribe →Episode 60: Alissa Carpenter -How to manage a multi-generational workforce
Sep 3, 201800:48:16Tap to summarizeWorkforce Expert shares how organizations can keep millennials engaged at the workplace Alissa Carpenter founded Everything's Not OK and That's OK after 13 years in higher education. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been featured on ABC7, CBS6, WBFF, PHL17, NPR, and quoted in multiple media outlets including CNN Money and Moneyish. She was also a Forbes contributor where she focused on how millennials can launch to the next phase of their career. Alissa offers professional development and speaking engagements to companies, and individuals across the country looking to fully enhance communication and identify strengths in their multi-generational workforce. Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Get on the Box with your friends on: Instagram: @getontheboxpod Twitter: @getontheboxpod If you're on Apple Podcasts, help us reach more storytellers by leaving us a 5 star review! Ratings, reviews and subscribes are extremely helpful to expanding our reach within the Apple community.
Transcribe →Episode 59: Kenneth Graham is on a mission to serve others
Aug 25, 201801:05:04Tap to summarizeVisit kitodelgado.com Kenneth Graham, M.A. is a Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Community Advocate, and established Entrepreneur who is committed to the service of others. Kenny Graham, as he is better known, continues to be exceptional within his line of work, inspiring and impacting others through his creative style and empowering messages. His words continue to impact thousands of people in various countries throughout the planet! Through social media and his unique teaching style, "Kenny Graham" is making a mark that no one will be able to erase! THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Get on the Box with your friends on: Instagram: @getontheboxpod Twitter: @getontheboxpod If you're on Apple Podcasts, help us reach more storytellers by leaving us a 5 star review! Ratings, reviews and subscribes are extremely helpful to expanding our reach within the Apple community.
Transcribe →Episode 58: Get to know the 19th President of Union College, Dr. David R. Harris
Aug 18, 201800:50:14Tap to summarizeVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, became the 19th president of Union College on July 1, 2018. Union College's first African-American President shares his thoughts on leadership, equal access to education, work life balance, and his love for cycling. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Get on the Box with your friends on: Instagram: @getontheboxpod Twitter: @getontheboxpod If you're on Apple Podcasts, help us reach more storytellers by leaving us a 5 star review! Ratings, reviews and subscribes are extremely helpful to expanding our reach within the Apple community.
Transcribe →Episode 57: How leaders can turn moments into movements with Terri Broussard Williams
Aug 12, 201800:48:53Tap to summarizeVisit kitodelgado.com for show notes Terri believes leaders turn moments into movements, and if community service were a gene, she inherited it from generations before her who had an unrelenting need to give to others. Throughout her accomplished career, Terri has turned public and community service into a professional art form that has positively impacted millions of lives. Terri has found a home with the American Heart Association, realizing her dream of creating significant, community-shifting outcomes. She counts some of the most significant pieces of legislation passed as her biggest accomplishments, including The Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act, one of the biggest defining moments in her career at the age of 28. Today, in addition to her responsibilities at AHA, Terri is focused on paying it forward – encouraging and building up others who want to do something big through her blog, www.movementmakertribe.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Get on the Box with your friends on: Instagram: @getontheboxpod Twitter: @getontheboxpod If you're on Apple Podcasts, help us reach more storytellers by leaving us a 5 star review! Ratings, reviews and subscribes are extremely helpful to expanding our reach within the Apple community.
Transcribe →Episode 56: Turning tragedy into service with I Got U founder, Walter Boldish
Aug 5, 201801:01:17Tap to summarizeWalter Boldish believes that in all of us lies the potential to become better people, better families, better communities, and a better world. It is from this belief that I GOT U was born. It's a clear way to define and spread the attitude of lending a hand, lifting someone up, trusting a friend, or believing in a stranger that cares. People who wear the I GOT U brand represent doing the right thing in the most courageous situations in life as well as doing the right thing in the most routine walks of everyday life. kitodelgado.com/igotu I Got U partners with Alex and Ani in support of Kenzie's Kindness Shop I Got U Connect with I Got U on Facebook and Instagram Connect with @getontheboxpod on Instagram and Twitter
Transcribe →Episode 55: Go all in on yourself with personal trainer and entrepreneur, Adam Badger
Jul 29, 201801:01:46Tap to summarizeFull Show notes available at kitodelgado.com Adam Badger owns and operates Badger Strength, a personal training and corporate wellness community in Upstate NY. Having been an entrepreneur for only 3 months, Adam shares his perspective of going "all in" on yourself, why life experience trumps book knowledge, and how lessons learned in the gym can be applied to all facets of your life. HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS: Adam was laid off from his job- He shares how he went from being unemployed to a full-time entrepreneur within two weeks. "I never collected an unemployment check." Don't choose a job just for the money. Instead, choose passion over money and the money will follow. Stop saying "yeah, but" to your goals and aspirations. Adam shares why employers should invest in a wellness program for their employees. Adam's advice to fence sitters, "don't sit around waiting for the perfect time to do it because it's never going to come." Life experience is our biggest teacher 4 tips for being productive everyday- wake up early, write down your daily goals, eat well, and set aside time for yourself. Your body and your mind is your biggest asset- "You're going all in on yourself, so why not take care of yourself?" Adam shares the biggest misconception of entrepreneurship- "it's not this utopia of freedom." Subscribe to Get on the Box and share this episode. Lets learn, grow, and be inspired together. Follow @getontheboxpod: Instagram Twitter
Transcribe →Episode 54: Daron K. Roberts- How to transition into a career you love
Jul 21, 201800:42:56Tap to summarizeVisit Kitodelgado.com for complete show notes Let his pivot from Harvard Law to NFL coach inspire your transition Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and author of Amazon best seller, "Call an Audible." After graduating from Harvard Law School, Roberts made a head-scratching transition to NFL coach. He held coaching stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers and Cleveland Browns. Currently, Roberts serves as founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of Texas. The Center is the first university-based institute dedicated to developing leadership and character curricula for high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Through the Center, Roberts teaches a course – A Game plan for Winning at Life– to incoming freshmen student-athletes. In January of 2018, the Center received the commitment and financial support of NBA All-Star, Kevin Durant.
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