An Army of Normal Folks
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Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
A Family's Commitment to the City That Saved Their Son (Pt 2)
Pedro Velasquez Jr was diagnosed with leukemia when was 5 years old. His dad Dr. Pedro Sr. pleaded to God that if St. Jude saved his life, he would dedicate his life to the Memphis community that was there for them. He founded Lifedoc Heath, which has helped 1,100 patients a week improve their health outcomes so much that their cost of care has plummeted by 27%! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 18min
Lean In or Walk Away?
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill reacts to an Army member seeking his advice about whether to lean into a difficult situation or to walk away entirely. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 41min
Steve Tybor: When 6 Volunteers Turned Into 60,000 (Pt 1)
Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next thing you know 6 guys turned into 684 volunteers, and 20 disasters later their 60,000 volunteers have rebuilt 7,000 homes! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 49min
Steve Tybor: When 6 Volunteers Turned Into 60,000 (Pt 2)
Steve’s 70 year-old dad told him that they should grab a couple buddies and respond to Hurricane Katrina. The next thing you know 6 guys turned into 684 volunteers, and 20 disasters later their 60,000 volunteers have rebuilt 7,000 homes! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2024 • 43min
Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 1)
Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2024 • 41min
Michael Lignos: The Ultimate Army Member (Pt 2)
Michael has been inspired to volunteer with, donate to, and reach out to 9 different Army members featured on the podcast! Frankly, this normal dude inspires us and we cannot wait for you to meet him.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2024 • 51min
Lt. Col. Scott Mann: Green Beret, Author, Playwright, Hero (Pt 1)
Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret’s Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 22min
Lt. Col. Scott Mann: Green Beret, Author, Playwright, Hero (Pt 2)
Scott is the ultimate patriot and renaissance man. He served in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, co-founded Operation Pineapple Express (which rescued over 750 Afghan allies), wrote the play “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” and is the author of the new book “Nobody is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret’s Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done”. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 12min
One of the 5 Most Painful Days of My Life
For our latest "Shop Talk", Coach Bill on having to lay off 45% of his employees and the company's character that was their saving grace.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2024 • 45min
Gaby Laurent: Adopting A Baby Withdrawing From Opioids (Pt 1)
Right after surviving a life and death battle with cancer, while pregnant, Gaby and her husband decided to adopt a baby that was experiencing withdrawal from opioids in their mother’s womb. Her story that’s chronicled in her new book “Wrinkles Welcome” is an extraordinary one of perseverance, love, and forgiveness. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
