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The Story Craft Podcast
38: DR. MEG ADAMS Listening Beyond Judgment: Building Bridges through Storytelling
In this episode, host Dr. Meg Adams, a digital storytelling expert and community-building advocate, dives into the art of listening without judgment, especially in the wake of divisive events like elections. With a Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Writing and a background in journalism, Dr. Adams brings a unique perspective to how thought leaders and professional storytellers can bridge divides and connect with those who hold different viewpoints. Dr. Adams discusses why it's essential to "listen for the story behind the story," urging us to go beyond surface-level opinions to uncover the deeper narratives that shape...
2024-11-13
10 min
The Story Craft Podcast
37: DR. MEG ADAMS: The Power of Story Exchange: Unlocking Deeper Communication
Welcome to The Story Craft Podcast—I’m your host, Dr. Meg Adams, co-founder of Homeplace Creative. Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools in communication: story exchange. When we share our stories with others and listen to theirs, we open the door to deeper understanding, empathy, and trust. In this episode, we’ll explore why exchanging stories is essential for meaningful communication—whether you’re leading a team, connecting with an audience, or building relationships. Join me as we uncover how storytelling helps bridge gaps, break down barriers, and create c...
2024-10-22
06 min
The Story Craft Podcast
36: DR. MEG ADAMS: Networking Like a Friend: Building Connections Through Storytelling
Welcome to The Story Craft Podcast—I'm Dr. Meg Adams, your host and co-founder of Homeplace Creative. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: networking, but not in the traditional sense. Instead of thinking about it as something transactional, what if we approached networking like making new friends? I’ll be sharing how storytelling is a powerful way to get to know others better, build trust, and create authentic connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your personal network, connect with new collaborators, or just engage with people...
2024-10-15
07 min
The Story Craft Podcast
34: KATIE QUESADA: Building Trust Through Stories
Building trust through telling stories is one of the most powerful communication strategies you can use to build community and strengthen relationships. In this episode, storytelling consultant and speaker, Katie Quesada shares her tips to help you tell your best stories! Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like SpaceX, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communication, high trust within teams, and increased sales. Katie and her husband Danny live with their two...
2024-10-01
47 min
The Story Craft Podcast
33: DR. MEG ADAMS: Storytelling for Your Brand
We're trying something new here on the podcast and bringing you a recast of Meg's Tell Your Stories Workshop, so you can take the tools she shares and add them to your storytelling tool box. This episode focuses on storytelling for your brand. Have a question or concern about storytelling you'd like us to answer? Contact us at lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com and let us know so that we can answer it in a future episode!
2024-09-25
40 min
The Story Craft Podcast
32: JESIKAH MARIA ROSS: Creative Change: Mobilizing Communities with Stories
About jesikah: jesikah maria ross has three speeds: listening, making, and sharing. she’s an artist, an academic, and experienced media producer. jesikah is out to make a difference and believes that wit, grit and imagination can take us where we need to go. jesikah knows how to mobilize people around a shared interest and create processes that lead to community change. she’s done it with large institutions, small non-profits and independent media makers. jesikah has built a career of consulting, training and project management for participatory media projects with a path and a plan that changes how we...
2024-09-17
48 min
The Story Craft Podcast
31: DR. MEG ADAMS: Organize Your Stories for Maximum Impact
In this episode, Meg shares her tips for organizing your stories so that you can share them strategically to gain influence. Often, people say they feel overwhelmed when it comes to sharing their stories. Start the process of organizing your stories so you can share them with the right audience at the right time to build connections and community! About Meg: Meg Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling, Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative as a visual...
2024-09-10
10 min
The Story Craft Podcast
30: SUE GRABOWSKI: Strategically Tell Your Stories
Sue Grabowski founded Desidara (formerly Grabowski & Co.) in 1997, following experience as a journalist, an ad agency account executive and an internal communications leader at Progressive Insurance. Over the past 27 years, the firm has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, producing communications strategies and deliverables for organizations such as Newmont Corporation, The Timken Company, Akron Children's Hospital, Morgan Engineering, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and Impel Wealth Management. She currently serves on the boards of Malone University, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cleveland chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization. We talked with Sue about how to best build relationships and...
2024-09-03
1h 00
The Story Craft Podcast
29: DR. MEG ADAMS: Finding Stories
Finding stories to tell to build your brand and connect with others can feel overwhelming for a number of reasons. In this episode, Dr. Meg Adams walks you through how she mines her daily life for stories to share. Check out this episode for more on how you can so the same to create authentic, honest stories that land. About Meg: Meg Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling,Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative...
2024-08-27
10 min
The Story Craft Podcast
28: DR. BAILEY LANG: Tackle Your Writing Projects with Grace
Dr. Bailey Lang is a writer, editor, and coach who loves helping authors develop effective, research-driven habits that support a productive, joyful writing life. Her writing has appeared in academic publications, magazines, books, and across the internet, and she has supported dozens of writers in getting their books from draft to done. She founded The Writing Desk to help writers build sustainable writing habits and tell stories that matter. We talked to Bailey about how to overcome writing blocks, developing better writing habits, and navigating the publishing world. Her advice is gold. This episode...
2024-08-20
42 min
The Story Craft Podcast
27: MEG ADAMS: Get Over Storytelling Anxiety
Do you have anxiety around sharing your stories? You're not alone! Being vulnerable in sharing experiences is hard and can be scary. In this episode of The Story Craft podcast, Meg is giving you practical tips to help overcome the anxiety that often comes with telling your story. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com
2024-08-13
10 min
The Story Craft Podcast
26: DR. ELKIE BURNSIDE: Create Collaboration with Storytelling
In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elkie Burnside. Dr. Elkie (she/they) is a queer, digital open-access advocate who has been teaching and training for 23+ years in a variety of environments ranging from K-12 (international and US based) schools, undergraduate and graduate higher education (focusing on multimodal composing, professional communication, and rhetoric), as well as providing professional training and consulting for a variety of communication specializations (technical and science writing are among the top areas). Their most recent transition from full time academic work to supporting online instructional development at a non-profit education services agency (Collaborative for Educational...
2024-07-30
58 min
The Story Craft Podcast
25 MEG ADAMS: How to Share Perspective
We know it's hard to have conversations with people who think differently than you. However, once you know how perspective works and the communication tools you can use to widen yours - you can more easily connect across perspectives using stories. Meg's sharing the theory and practice behind this work in the latest episode of the Story Craft podcast. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Me...
2024-07-24
11 min
The Story Craft Podcast
24: JAKE KING: Become Curious to Connect
We talked with Jake King, Communications and Diversity Strategist in Sun Prairie, WI. In our conversation, we discussed how Jake has built and sustained relationships in this role and the storytelling projects he's spearheaded as a result. Jake's Bio: King has a demonstrated history of valuing his community and living out that value by working to expand efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, with a double major in Public Relations and Spanish. During his time as a...
2024-07-16
45 min
The Story Craft Podcast
23: KYLE ADAMS: Be a Relentless Self-Promoter
In this episode, we bring back co-host, Kyle Adams as he speaks about the importance of a consistent video presence to build your brand. As a broadcast meteorologist, Kyle understands the importance of telling stories associated with your brand to build community. And if you know, Kyle - you know he struggles with self-promotion. Learn more about how he approaches self-storytelling in this episode! SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact...
2024-07-09
10 min
The Story Craft Podcast
23: KYLE ADAMS: How to be a better listener
In this episode, Kyle shares his favorite tips to become a better listener and story collector. About Kyle: Kyle worked as a television journalist and meteorologist for over a decade including time at a Top 20 market in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time in television, he won numerous awards from the Associated Press including: best anchor, best documentary series, and best weather operation. He brings a wealth of knowledge about storytelling, media production, and on-air camera techniques to the team. Kyle has also taught digital storytelling at the university-level and earned a Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Wr...
2024-07-02
08 min
The Story Craft Podcast
22: DR. NATASHA WILLIAMS: Reclaim Your Stories
Dr. Natasha Williams moves women from “typical self care” to radical self care by redefining selfishness so that they can improve their physical, emotional and mental health. During her over 15- year career as a Clinical Psychologist and one of the founding Clinical Directors of “Allied Psychological Services” she has empowered many women to challenge their gender, cultural and ethnic paradigms in order to create a new narrative for themselves so they can work through their healing process, live their life on their own terms and ultimately become the best versions of themselves. I spoke with Dr. Natasha about the role...
2024-06-25
44 min
The Story Craft Podcast
21: MEG ADAMS: Become a Story Connector
The power of storytelling really happens when stories are exchanged. Listen to this shorter episode of the podcast for Meg's best advice on becoming a story connector. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com
2024-06-18
11 min
The Story Craft Podcast
20: SETH BUTLER: Use Storytelling to Create Inclusive Communities
Seth’s journey into higher education, Diversity and Inclusion, and public speaking began as an elite Division-I athlete at Colorado State University where he served in several leadership roles, mentored youth at risk, earned leadership awards, and sought to provide service opportunities for the student athlete population. After finishing his athletic career and earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Seth went on to earn his Master of Science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education also from Colorado State University. After beginning his career in higher education within the career services functional area, Se...
2024-06-11
48 min
The Story Craft Podcast
19: KYLE ADAMS: Develop Curiosity
Learn how to develop curiosity in your life and relationships in this shorter episode of The Story Craft podcast with co-host, Kyle Adams. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com
2024-06-04
08 min
The Story Craft Podcast
18: ANGELA DWYER: Communicating the Value of Storytelling
Angela Dwyer is Head of Insights at Fullintel—a media intelligence company that specializes in news monitoring and analysis. As a measurement expert, she helps brands improve business results through data-driven, actionable insights. She has worked at public relations agencies including Lippe Taylor and media research firms including PRIME Research consulting with brands across several industries including consumer, healthcare and automotive. She has presented and published several original, award-winning research papers about news content that drives recall and engagement. She contributes her knowledge garnered from the cross-section of academia and the profession on several committees and boards, including as th...
2024-05-29
52 min
The Story Craft Podcast
17: MEG ADAMS: What is a Story?
Meg's favorite storytelling tips when it comes to creating your stories. Get the components down so that your stories will be more effective and impactful. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com
2024-05-21
17 min
The Story Craft Podcast
16: MEGAN FINNERTY: To Be a Great Storyteller, Be a Great Listener
This episode of the podcast features Megan Finnerty. Megan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and storytelling consultant who creates transformation for nonprofits, brands and communities. As founder and former director of the Storytellers Project, a nationwide series of live storytelling events from Gannett/The USA TODAY Network, she has also driven subscriptions, revenue and brand affinity for a Fortune 500 media company and collaborating with everyone from NASA to the NAACP. As founder of the Storytellers Brand Studio, and the Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Vox Media's Epic Stories, Megan's created branded content and experiential marketing for clients including...
2024-05-14
58 min
Dad Made
How This Show Is Shaping Our Own Creativity
In today's episode, we look back over 20 episodes and how our conversations about creativity and family have already begun to shape our lives.Check out our creative projects:Creator Glue: creatorglue.comTracky.day: tracky.dayListen to the rest of the episodes at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-05-11
32 min
The Story Craft Podcast
15: OLIVIA WILE: How to Hold Space for Opposing Perspectives
We talked with Olivia Wile, an anchor/reporter at WCJL News 22 in Savannah, Georgia. Olivia started her career in broadcast news in Columbus, Ohio where she focused heavily on politics, covering the Ohio Statehouse. She also covered the Trump/Pence campaign during the 2020 election cycle, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Ohio State Football Team as well as the major and minor league sports teams in the area. We talked to Olivia about what it was like covering all those stories and how her work has taught her to hold opposing viewpoints. She also...
2024-05-07
28 min
The Story Craft Podcast
14: MORGAN LASHER: Steer Stories Towards Unification
In this episode, we spoke with Morgan Lasher, Chief Community Officer of Unify America. Unify America creates interactive experiences to help people bust out of their bubbles, build civic muscles, and work together to tackle our country’s biggest challenges. We talked to Morgan about how we can use our stories to unify and build stronger communities. SHOW NOTES: To learn more about Unify America, check out their website here: https://www.unifyamerica.org/ Connect with Morgan on Linked In. Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via he...
2024-04-30
29 min
Dad Made
Boredom Doesn't Have To Be Boring
In today's episode we explore the idea of being bored, the ways we normally fill the empty spaces in our lives, and some suggestions on ways we can better utilize boredom to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and peacefulness in our busy lives.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-04-26
39 min
The Story Craft Podcast
13: KYLE ADAMS: Storytelling for Speakers
In this episode, you'll learn from co-host, Kyle Adams, a broadcast meteorologist, speaker, and video storyteller. Kyle shares his three favorite tips to help anyone speak more authentically and with confidence! SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [drmegadams.com] Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [homeplacecreativeco.com] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com
2024-04-23
11 min
The Story Craft Podcast
12: KATIE TAYLOR: Artificial Intelligence and Storytelling
Katie Trauth Taylor is CEO and Cofounder of Narratize AI, the Generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprise. Katie is a growth-focused entrepreneur executive with 10+ years experience inspiring teams to design and deliver magnetic products, memorable experiences, and groundbreaking impacts. She has led strategic innovation narratives and served as a senior content strategist within fast-growth tech startups and the Fortune 500, including Boeing, NASA, Hershey, Sunoco, AAA, IFF, Dupont, Edgewell, Cincinnati Children's, Argonne National Lab, Crossover Health, Parsley Health, Omada, Physera, US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Millennium Challenge Corporation, World Food Forum, and the United Nations. She believes that everyone...
2024-04-16
52 min
Dad Made
How Different Interests Can Fuel Creativity
In today's episode, we talk about our shared love for photography and other pursuits and interests that play into our overall creative state of being.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-04-12
38 min
The Story Craft Podcast
11: JESS PATZ: Step into Your Story and Honor Your Experiences
As a proud domestic violence survivor Jess began her career by sharing her story of survival to help not only give the voiceless a voice, but to raise awareness around a cause that isn’t discussed enough. She has since created a beautiful career centered around teaching others that life’s lowest moments don’t have to break us, instead they can build us into the leaders and survivors we were destined to be! In this episode with Jess, we talked about how to find the confidence to share vulnerable stories and create boundaries around what you feel c...
2024-04-09
47 min
The Story Craft Podcast
10: SUMMER DASHE: Gain Audience Buy-In Through Transparency
With storytelling at the heart of her online advocacy, Summer Dashe is a voice for patients who have long been ignored and misunderstood. Her insatiable desire to make the world a little better for people with disabilities is what drives her to share even the most personal parts of her life in hopes of motivating change to foster a more accepting and supportive society. From navigating a career with a ruthless chronic illness to working with doctors and experts to better educate and spread awareness, Dashe’s efforts have made an impact. We...
2024-04-02
43 min
Dad Made
Escaping the Trap of Gear Acquisition Syndrome
In this episode we're talking about GAS, and no, not that kind. We're talking about gear acquisition syndrome: the feeling that just ONE MORE piece of gear will make you a better creator. We've felt this one at a pretty deep level over the last few years, so let's talk about getting out of that trap and getting back to actually making stuff.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-03-29
1h 02
The Story Craft Podcast
9: JASON MIKELL: Reflecting on Life through Storytelling
Jason Mikell is a meteorologist with WBZ News in Boston. A Southern gentleman at heart, Jason was born and raised in southern Mississippi. He is not only a proud graduate of Pearl River Community College with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts, but he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, is a certified Human Resources Professional, a Mississippi state marching band champion, and an avid lover of all things food, music, and wine. Jason began his on-air career as a weekend meteorologist in Lima, Ohio; within 6 months he was named Chief Meteorologist. In January 2018, he joined...
2024-03-26
47 min
Dad Made
Participating in Our Kids' Creativity
On today's episode, we talk about the ways we get inspired by our children to be creative, and the positive effects that can come from close involvement with their own creative journeys.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-03-22
38 min
The Story Craft Podcast
8: MEG ADAMS: Being Authentic in Storytelling
Join Meg Adams, founder of Homeplace Creative in this episode as she discusses the fluid nature of authenticity and why you shouldn't get hung up on being your "authentic" self when telling your story. She also shares tips for telling genuine, honest stories in this episode. SHOW NOTES: To hire Meg for a keynote on storytelling, email lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connect via Meg's website. For more on storytelling training, visit Homeplace Creative or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com. Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams
2024-03-19
20 min
The Story Craft Podcast
7: SHAINA VENCEL: Performing story and trusting your instincts
Shaina is an actress based out of New York City. She is originally from the rust belt region of Ohio and grew up visiting steel mills, acting in local theaters, playing softball, and eating Brier Hill pizza. Her favorite theatrical roles include Fantine in Les Misérables, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Sara in Murder Ballad, Rosina in A Bronx Tale, Mother in Hair, and Lilli/Kate in Kiss Me Kate. Shaina has also traveled the world performing for Disney Cruise Line, Hong Kong Disneyland, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Holland America Line. She is...
2024-03-12
37 min
Dad Made
Should You Have a Career Bucket List?
The week before recording this episode, we joined our teammates at ConvertKit on a retreat in Mexico to connect, plan, and enjoy each other's company. During a small team session, the idea of "career bucket list" was brought up. We've brought that conversation from our retreat to discuss what we're working and looking forward to.
2024-03-08
41 min
The Story Craft Podcast
6: NATAN EDELSBURG: The future of storytelling
Natan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue Committee, Golin and Duolingo to find the right journalists to pitch, report on media coverage and prove the value of their work. In this role, Natan is responsible for leading and cultivating strategic industry partnerships and driving international expansion. Previously, Natan was Chief Revenue Officer at Muck Rack, where he led the Sales and Customer Success teams. He joined Muck Rack in 2009 as the company’s first employee and held several positions including Chief Operating Officer, helping to bui...
2024-03-05
48 min
Dad Made
Advice For Our 25-Year Old Selves
In today's episode, we jump into a time machine, zoom back 10 years to find ourselves, and offer up advice we wish someone else had shared with us when we were 25.
2024-03-01
48 min
The Story Craft Podcast
5: ADAM KLOTZ: When a TV personality becomes the news
Adam Klotz currently serves as a meteorologist for FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. He is based in New York City and joined the network in January 2017. In this role, Adam reports on the latest weather news across the country. In March 2017, he provided coverage of winter storm Stella live from New York City. Prior to joining FOX News Channel, Adam served as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist for Fox 5 in Atlanta, Georgia. He received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. We first met Adam when we worked together as broadcast journalists in Lima, Ohio...
2024-02-27
42 min
The Story Craft Podcast
4: ANNETTE SIMMONS: Storytelling and Paradoxes
Annette Simmons most popular book, The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling came out in the year 2000. CEO-Read twice named it as one of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. All five of Simmons’ business books define and promote “power-with” strategies and principles even though (and in some cases, specifically because) they undermine autocratic “power-over” strategies. She began recording true stories about “turf wars” that revealed ten predictable tactics commonly used to protect silos in her first book Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work. American Management Association gave away 40,000 fr...
2024-02-20
1h 02
Dad Made
Values From Childhood We're Passing On
In today's episode we're talking through some of the values that were given to us by our parents or other important people in our life, and which ones we're hoping to pass on well to our children.Find us on dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-02-16
48 min
The Story Craft Podcast
1: DR. SARAH TAYLOR PECK: A heart to head approach to crafting stories
Rev. Dr. Sarah Taylor Peck graduated with degrees in ministry and religion from St. Olaf College (2004), Harvard Divinity School (2007) and most recently completed her doctorate at Duke Divinity School. The title of her dissertation is: "Cultivating Purple Church: Equipping Church Leaders to Lead Politically Diverse Congregations as a Radical Act of Loving Our Neighbors and Restoring the Beloved Community." As Senior Pastor at Community Christian Church in North Canton, Ohio, Sarah works to create a purple church, valuing unity over uniformity and committing to staying in relationship with one another and God despite any differences. Her favorite part of...
2024-02-13
36 min
The Story Craft Podcast
2: MEG ADAMS: Stepping into your confidence to tell your story
MEET YOUR HOSTS! In this episode, Kyle interviews Meg about her background in storytelling and she shares some of her favorite strategies to share stories with confidence. ABOUT MEG: Megan (Meg) Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling, Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative as a visual storytelling company devoted to helping organizations tell impactful stories across media platforms. She also loves being behind the camera interviewing individuals and filming for clients. Her own stories...
2024-02-13
41 min
The Story Craft Podcast
3: KYLE ADAMS: Finding and owning your stories
MEET YOUR HOSTS! In this episode, Meg interviews Kyle about his decade on the air as a television meteorologist and reporter. Kyle offers tips on how to find stories and find confidence in telling them. ABOUT KYLE: Before joining the team atHomeplace, Kyle worked as a television journalist and meteorologist for over a decade including time at a Top 20 market in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time in television, he won numerous awards from the Associated Press including: best anchor, best documentary series, and best weather operation. He brings a wealth of knowledge about storytelling...
2024-02-13
34 min
Dad Made
Managing Priorities As They Change Over Time
Sometimes it's important to take a look back and observe how the important things in your life have taken shape, and how things that used to be a priority show themselves in different ways. In today's episode we talk about how our priorities as creators have changed and evolved over time, especially with out our creativity affects our families.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-02-09
48 min
Dad Made
How to Find Guilt-Free Creative Time
In today's episode we answer a question from a new dad who finds himself struggling to balance his desires to have creative time but also to spend time with his family. We talk about ways we manage, plan for, and make time for creativity that is "guilt free", even if its scarce in the early days.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-02-02
42 min
Dad Made
How Do We Know When It's Done?
Following up from our discussion last episode, we talk about what it looks like to actually hit the DONE button on our projects, rather than stringing it along endlessly. We discuss various ways to plan ahead for the end, and what helps us ship even if we don't want to.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-01-26
49 min
Dad Made
Why We All Struggle to Finish Creative Projects
In this episode we discuss a concept talked about in a YouTube video, an idea that we have a hard time finishing creative things because of one particular fear. We talk about identifying and working through this fear so we can actually get back to making things. Venus Theory's video on minimalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FNmtguAJGEFind us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-01-19
43 min
Dad Made
The Challenges of Leaving Work at Work
In today’s episode we discuss the idea of “leaving work at work”, if it’s even really possible, and how to bring our full selves to our family without letting our work overcome our home lives.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-01-12
42 min
Dad Made
Preventing Burnout Before It's Too Late
As a topic that seems to have been thoroughly over-discussed over the last decade, we figured we'd add our take on how burnout has impacted our lives, how we spot the early stages, and steps we take to prevent burnout before it happens.Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2024-01-05
42 min
Dad Made
Making Time For Our Kids
In today's episode we admit what few parents want to actually admit, but something it seems everyone struggles with: it's tough to intentionally make time to spend with our families. We are constantly giving our time (or having time taken from us) by other people in this world who demand our attention... why is it so tough to make the same efforts for our kids?Find us at dadmade.coCreators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2023-12-22
50 min
Dad Made
Raising Kids in an Increasingly Connected World (Part 2)
In this second episode talking about technology, we talk a bit more about how hardware and devices plays a role in our families, and how the ways we personally interact with technology impacts our lives and relationships.Find us at dadmade.co
2023-12-15
44 min
Dad Made
Raising Kids in an Increasingly Connected World (Part 1)
In this episode we discuss the layers of parenting in a world of increasing technology and access to that technolog, and discuss how our personal values cross over with the reality of our modern digital world.
2023-12-08
38 min
Dad Made
How Do We Help Our Kids' Creativity?
In today's episode we talk about ways we try to help foster and encourage creativity in our children. We discuss different methods and perspectives on what it takes to help kids discover what they enjoy creating and how to express themselves through art.
2023-12-01
43 min
Dad Made
Communicating Truth to Our Kids
In this episode, we ask the question, "how do we help our kids believe things that are true about themselves, even when they struggle to believe them?" We talk about nurturing self belief in our children and their capabilities and their perception of success. We share personal stories of our parenting experiences, challenges, and the rewarding moments of witnessing our children's constant learning and progress.
2023-11-24
45 min
Dad Made
How Do We Get Inspired Anymore?
In this episode, we venture into the depths of creative inspiration. We discuss the shift from idolizing individuals to becoming inspired by their work or ideas, the impact of social media, the power of doing, and the inherent tie between creativity and individual identity. We also unpack our personal journeys with inspiration, from Phoebe Bridgers' music to baking Batman cakes.
2023-11-17
47 min
Dad Made
Staying Creative After Having Kids
In this pilot episode of Dad Made, hosts Cory Miller and Kyle Adams discuss how their creativity has changed since becoming fathers. They reflect on their creative pursuits before and after having kids, the challenges of balancing family and creative work, and the importance of intentionality in their creative endeavors.Creators & Guests Cory Miller - Host Kyle Adams - Host
2023-11-10
47 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Coaches Cry In The Dark
Question. Who tows the tow truck?? Welcome back to the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast! We are glad to be back with you regarding a very important topic many in the athletic ecosystem are not discussing. This week we are talking about the mental wellness of coaches. Coaches are navigating tons of pressures and challenges stemming from the pandemic, job insecurity, family, and the changing landscape of college athletics with no one to really talk to. We want this episode to help start the much-needed conversation and inspire action regarding the mental health and wellness of today's coaches a...
2022-08-23
13 min
Gut Feeling
Gut Feeling Podcast # 14 - Kyle De Ville (Enact)
The latest Gut Feeling Podcast is an interview with Kyle De Ville, a British Columbia-born, Portland, Oregon-based guitarist with Enact, whom just released their self-titled debut album through War Records. Throughout the talk, Kyle gets into: plotting hardcore songs in the shower; Enact fighting against political apathy; what happens when the Youth Crew ages into parenthood; growing up a pre-teen suburban death metal head; lessons learned at a Metallica show; and more. On the throwback side of things, Kyle and I also played in our first bands together in the mid '90s, so we...
2022-06-08
1h 44
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 041: On Her Own Terms with Coach Beulah Osueke
Welcome back for Season 4 of the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast, we are excited to welcome Coach Buelah Osueke. Affectionately referred to as "Coach B", Osueke served for 8 years as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at West Catholic Preparatory High School in the ultra-competitive Philadelphia Catholic League. After an 0-18 season in her inaugural campaign, Coach B holds an overall record of 80-72 which includes a 2020 Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championship (First for black coach), a 2021 PIAA Class 3A state crown (First for a black female coach, first in program history), and six PIAA District 12 titles.
2021-11-26
1h 24
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 040: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES Part 6: C. Vivian Stringer's First Teams at Cheyney State
This week we continue our HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES series with members of C. Vivian Stringer's Cheyney State teams spanning from 1972-1980. As the predecessors to the 82 and 84 NCAA Final Four teams, these ladies while competing in the AIAW, set the stage for Coach Stringer and Cheyney State's ascension to powerhouse status competing for NCAA National Championships. Our guests are Pat Walker, Debbie DeJarnette, Drucilla Smith, Sharon Wilcher, and Mara Willis. We are also joined by members of the 82 team NCAA Final Four team Debra Walker and Yolanda Laney. Be sure to connect with C...
2021-05-26
1h 23
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 039: Developing Female Leadership: Coming Full Circle with Coach Kyle Adams
Monique A. J. Smith of Seeds of Empowerment and A Chat in the Garden as she speaks with five women who have been coached and mentored by Coach Kyle Adams. Her panelists are Cheyney University alumnae Kia Whitley Duncan, India Marie Cross, Destiny Mcfarlane and North Carolina Central University graduates Monique Whaley-Briggs and Morgan Jones. They will discuss Coach Kyle's commitment to supporting and developing women in and towards leadership, his concerns on the barriers in achieving this goal, and who are some of the champions who have shaped this passion in him. ...
2021-05-19
43 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 038: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Part 5 :The Foundation: C. Vivian Stringer's Early Teams at Cheyney State
This week we continue our HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES series with members of C. Vivian Stringer's Cheyney State teams spanning from 1975-1981. As the predecessors to the 82 and 84 NCAA Final Four teams, these ladies while competing in the AIAW, set the stage for Coach Stringer and Cheyney State's ascension to powerhouse status competing for NCAA National Championships. Our guests are Marianna Freeman, Stacy Rhoades, Barbara Flythe, and Freda Moxley. Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball.com coachka20@gmail.com * Social Media https://facebook.com/itsbiggerthantheball
2021-04-14
1h 30
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 037: HERstorical Hidden Figures Part 4: The 1984 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four and Coach Winthrop Mcgriff
Welcome back to the itsBIGGERthantheball pod. This week, we continue the HERstorical Hidden Figures series with Coach Winthrop Mcgriff. In 1984, Coach Winthrop Mcgriff led Cheyney University Women's Basketball to their 2nd NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four. Cheyney would defeat University of Maryland, University of North Carolina, and Old Dominion University, ending their 45 game home win streak at the Norfolk Scope before losing to the University of Tennessee Lady Vols in the NCAA National Semifinals. Mcgriff succeeded C. Vivian Stringer as Head Coach her departure for Iowa Women's Basketball. The team...
2021-04-07
58 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 035: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Presenting your 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves: Part 2
We could not fit all this history into one episode!! These ladies have all the receipts... Check out Part 2 of HERstorical Hidden Figures and your 1982 NCAA Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves!!! Coached by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, The 1982 Cheyney University Women's Basketball program hold the distinction of being the FIRST and ONLY HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Women's Basketball program to advance to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Game. The CU Lady Wolves also hold the distinction of being the only HBCU Women's Basketball Program to have players achieve KODAK ALL- AMER...
2021-03-24
1h 01
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 034: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Presenting your 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves: Part 1
We've had some outstanding guests on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, but I have to admit that since starting this endeavor but THIS EPISODE has been a dream come true. Coached by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, The 1982 Cheyney University Women's Basketball program hold the distinction of being the FIRST and ONLY HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Women's Basketball program to advance to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Game. The CU Lady Wolves also hold the distinction of being the only HBCU Women's Basketball Program to have players achieve KODAK ALL- AMERICAN in Valerie Walker in...
2021-03-15
1h 17
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 032: Family Connect
This week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we welcome Eric Worley, Co-Founder of Philly Triple Threat AAU and Executive Director of Philadelphia Youth Basketball, and his talented daughters Ms. Dianna Thomas Palmer, who serves as Assistant Athletic Director at Germantown Friends School, and Cire Worley, a rising sophomore basketball player and Founder of BucketGet(HERS), a girls empowerment brand committed to creating products, content & platforms for female athletes. * Listen as we discuss all the impactful work each of them is doing in the Philadelphia community. * Follow Cire Worley https://www.b...
2021-02-17
1h 18
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 031: We Are Who We've Been Waiting For
Are You Waiting For Someone To Save Us? As we celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the launch of the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast: We discuss our responsibility in creating the change we so badly crave in the world of coaching, leadership, and social action. We pay our respect to the late Coach John Chaney. We also discuss Coach John Thompson's groundbreaking autobiography entitled " I CAME AS A SHADOW" with Jesse Washington of The Undefeated. The book is so impactful, we have partnered with the T. Alexander Foundation to conduct a 4 part Webinar series reviewing the book and the societal impact of Coach Thomp...
2021-02-04
16 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 030: In This Life Together with Dr. Stephanie Tryce and Coach Geoff Arnold
We mix things up a bit this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod! This week, our guests are the couple of Dr. Stephanie Tryce, Assistant Professor of Sports Marketing at St. Joseph's University, and her husband, Rider University Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Geoff Arnold. Stephanie and Geoff discuss their childhoods, early influences growing up in the Philadelphia area, their relationship, the creation of the 12 Inches Over platform, spousal support, and much more! Follow Dr. Tryce and Coach Arnold https://twitter.com/StephanieTryce https://twitter.com/CoachGe_off https://twi...
2020-10-14
1h 20
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 029: Living Trophies with Coach Kevin Sutton
This week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod we are honored to host veteran coach University of Rhode Island Assistant Kevin Sutton. Kevin Sutton enters his third season with Rhode Island in 2020-2021. Sutton came to Rhode Island after spending two seasons at Pitt. He has 13 seasons of coaching at the collegiate level, including stops at Georgetown, George Washington, James Madison and Old Dominion. A coaching veteran with 35 years of experience, Sutton has three different stints coaching for USA Basketball. He was an assistant coach for two years at the Hoop Festival for the East, helping the Junior Developmental T...
2020-10-07
1h 02
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 028: For Your Sports Information with Rob Knox
Our guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications at the University of North Carolina- Greensboro, Rob Knox. Rob has over 20 years of experience in all sectors of sports media including journalism, sports information, and television. Rob discusses: *Getting his start at Lincoln University *Working at ESPN *Serving as Co-SIDA President *His love for Women's Basketball and more. Follow Rob Knox https://twitter.com/knoxrob1 https://www.instagram.com/robfromchesterpa/; Be sure to conne...
2020-08-26
1h 33
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 027: In The NBA Bubble with Coach Jerome "Pooh" Allen
This week we on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are honored to welcome Philly native and Boston Celtics Assistant Coach Jerome Allen. Pooh shares insight on: *North Philly *Childhood influencers *Attending University of Penn and playing for Fran Dunphy *Playing in the league, going overseas- How it expanded his outlook on life *Starting his non-profit, Hood Enriched, and exposing young people to life abroad. *Becoming head coach at Penn *Coaching in the NBA *Why Kara Lawson w...
2020-08-19
1h 37
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 026: Student Athlete Mental Wellness with Dr. Stephany Coakley
Our guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Dr. Stephany Coakley. Dr. Coakley serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance at Temple University. She is a certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sports psychology. We discuss The effects of COVID-19 on college athletics, racial trauma, cultural competence, student-athlete activism, and much more... Follow Dr. Coakley Twitter: @BAForceofNature Instagram: @BAForceofNature Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www...
2020-08-12
43 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Remembering Your Why with Coach Ashley Howard
This week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are excited to welcome La Salle University Head Men's Basketball Coach Ashley Howard. Ash and I discuss a diversity of topics that include: *Growing up in Philly *Following the footsteps of his father, Philly hoops legend Maurice "Mo" Howard *How the summer basketball camp circuit helped forge relationships? *Getting his coaching start with Bruiser Flint and Geoff Arnold at his alma mater, Drexel University. *Coaching with Jay Wright and building a na...
2020-08-05
1h 24
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Coach Ken French
This week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, our guest is Coach Ken French. French spent 20 seasons at the University of Rio Grande, the last 14 serving as Head Men's Basketball Coach. We cover such topics as: Growing up in West Virginia, becoming a head coach, building a diverse basketball program, the definition of HARD WORK CAMP, coaching in the NAIA, and so much more! Be sure to connect with Coach French Twitter: @coachkenfrench Instagram: coach_ken_french Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www...
2020-07-22
1h 20
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Transitions with AD Eugene Marshall of Hampton University
This week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are honored to host athletic director at Hampton University, Eugene Marshall. With over 36 years in college athletics, Coach Marshall shares on topics such as: *What led him to a career athletic administration. *Transitioning from the MEAC to the Big South. *Will we see more HBCU's making the move to other conferences? *With everything going on in our country today, why schools like Hampton are still viable, and more... Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball.com
2020-07-08
43 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Keep Smiling with Coach Wanisha Smith
This week our guest on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is the ultra-talented Wanisha Smith, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Duke University. We are excited to share her amazing journey from High School All American playing for current Towson University Head Coach Diane Richardson, to playing in the Final Four, to starting her coaching career at Longwood, to returning to coach at her alma mater. Check out our conversation with Coach Smith! Connect with Wanisha Instagram: @duke_im_back Twitter: @duke_im_back Be sure to connect with Coach Ad...
2020-06-24
1h 20
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 021: The Strength to Love
This episode of iBttb pod was recorded during one of my morning GRATITUDE walks. In 2012, I was blessed with a memorable learning opportunity to meet and serve Reverend Jesse Jackson, when he came to my alma mater, Cheyney University to serve as the keynote speaker at commencement. That encounter with "Rev" helped to shape how I engage others in my everyday life. Check out Episode 021: The Strength to Love Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsBIGGERthantheball.com info@itsBIGGERthantheball.com Social Media https://fac...
2020-06-23
07 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 020: Breaking Up a Fight in Plattsburgh
This week's episode of the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, I share an excerpt from my upcoming book about a life-changing experience I had early in my career as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Plattsburgh State University in upstate New York. During this time of unrest surrounding systemic racism and police brutality, a lot of different feelings and experiences that several of us have become numb to over the course of time have resurfaced. This is just one of many. I hope it helps... Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball...
2020-06-13
18 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 019: Renaissance Search & Consulting with Herb Courtney
Our guest this week is Herb Courtney of Renaissance Search & Consulting (RSC). Herb has been involved with intercollegiate athletics for over 15 years, seven of those years as a division 1 assistant coach. During this time, Herb has developed significant relationships with athletic directors and coaches. Herb keeps his ear to the ground in the minority coaching community and makes it a priority to continue to develop relationships within the coaching community Very passionate about diversity and ethics in sports. Herb desires to make sure qualified individuals are getting opportunities to lead in college athletics. Enjoy this episo...
2020-05-27
32 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Truth In Numbers with Tracy Jones of the T. Alexander Foundation
Our guest this week on the iBttb pod is Tracy Jones of the T. Alexander Foundation. From leading in corporate boardrooms to instructing on the hardwood floor or motivating in the classroom, Tracy A. Jones has turned a passion for developing dynamic individuals through athletics into an emerging social enterprise. Before dedicating his efforts full-time to the T. Alexander Foundation, Mr. Jones was employed for seven years in the public accounting industry as an external auditor. Mr. Jones received a dual bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Sports Management from Widener University and a Masters in Nonprofit/NGO Leade...
2020-05-20
39 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 016: Coaching Under Fire with Coach Ladontay Bell
This week's guest on the iBttb pod is Chester High(Pa) Head Football Coach Ladontay Bell. For the past 18 years, Coach Bell has dedicated his life to working with youth. He worked with adjudicated youth upon the completion of his Bachelors Degree at Cheyney University. LaDontay furthered his career in Criminal Justice as a Probation Officer for the Chester County Juvenile Court System. It was during that time that LaDontay's work-ethic was noticed and soon became an employee of the Chester Upland School District as a Climate Manager. In the year 2016, LaDontay became a Physical Education Teacher...
2020-05-06
38 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 015: Navigating New Normal for Student Athletes with Trajuan Briggs
Our guest on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Trajuan Briggs of the Minority Psychology Network. Briggs received his Masters in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas as the Director of Research and Development for a sports leadership consulting firm called Prime U where he facilitates workshops and develops content for the company. As a former student-athlete, Trajuan has become an active student-athlete advocate and sports scholar focusing on holistic development and the Black student-athlete experience. Follow and connect with Trajuan http://www.theminoritypsychologynetwork.or...
2020-04-15
1h 06
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
014: Process vs. Outcome with Franqua "Coach Q" Bedell
A national championship coach at the junior college level with over 15 years of collegiate experience, Franqua “Coach Q” Bedell spent the six seasons prior to his arrival at Missouri State as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College, where he won the NJCAA Division I national title in 2018. Bedell was the Spalding NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Coach of the Year that season after leading Tallahassee to a school-record 29 wins. He finished his six-year stint at TCC with a 124-62 record and coached a pair of NJCAA first-team All-Americans. Coach Q has authored two books...
2020-04-01
1h 20
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
Episode 013: Coach Darrell Mosley
Darrell Mosley is in his fifth season as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Currently, the team is 23-5 surpassing the school record of 22 wins. The team is also ranked #6 in the Atlantic Region poll. Highlights on the season are wins over Division 1 MEAC opponent North Carolina Central University and a victory over #5 Nationally ranked Virginia Union University. Coach Mosley was recently named CIAA COACH OF THE YEAR. The Lady Lions prepare for the CIAA tournament this week. Having coached Darrell in college, we are unbelievably proud of who he is as a man who coaches wom...
2020-03-18
1h 08
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
012: Emotional Intelligence with Coach Heather Macy
Our guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Coach Heather Macy. Coach Macy recently accepted the position of head women’s basketball coach for Spartanburg Methodist College. Macy, the all-time winningest coach in the history of East Carolina University women’s basketball is the definition of passion and focus. Not only a coach, but an author, motivator, and leader. Heather prides herself in helping others reach their goals. Her philosophy of impacting and influencing is based upon building confidence, instilling discipline and keeping the intent based upon, YOU winning. Macy was the lone women’s baske...
2019-08-19
57 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
011: Coaching Basketball Wisely with Coach Hal Wilson
After coaching and working with various teams at the college, high school, and youth level in a variety of roles for over 20 years, Hal earned a Ph.D. in Kinesiology & Sport Studies and now serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University in Coaching Education. Dr. Wilson is the creator of the Coaching Basketball Wisely podcast. He has also been involved in athletics as a player, coach, administrator, official, and parent. When did you fall in love with basketball? What drew him coaching? Defining his pedagogy as a coach? Why he started the Coaching Basketball Wisely podcast? His...
2019-06-24
42 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
010: Behind the Whistle with Lizette and William Goodloe
This weeks guests are Lizette and William Goodloe are the Founders of Behind The Whistle Coaches Symposium. Behind the Whistle is an education training and development company focused on sports education with a specific interest in the development of interscholastic and intercollegiate coaches and athletes. They host the Behind The Whistle symposium designed to provide educators with the tools necessary for the holistic development of athletes. Their goal is to create collaborative learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and practitioners to create meaningful solutions to current and future issues in sport and society. The 2019 symposium examines good, better, best practices for soc...
2019-06-03
46 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
009: The Intersection of Social Justice and Sport with Jen Fry
Jen Fry is the founder of JenFryTalks, a social justice education firm who uses conversation to educate and empower those within athletics through an anti-racist lens on issues of race, inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, and equity. A veteran volleyball coach, Jen has over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level with coaching stints at Elon University, Washington State University, and Norfolk State University and the University of Illinois - where her team was 2011 NCAA Runner-up. We speak with Jen about: Her childhood in Alaska -What drew her to coaching? - Leaving coaching and starting JenF...
2019-05-20
37 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
008: The Importance of Sport Social Work with Dr. Emmett Lee Gill
Our guest this week is Dr. Emmett Lee Gill. Dr. Emmett Gill is the Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Personal Development and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He also serves as the Past President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport. He is also the national coordinator for The Student-Athletes Human Rights Project. We speak with Dr. Gill about : -His childhood in Durham, North Carolina and how grew up in and around sport. -The establishment of a Student-Athlete Wellness Center at NC Central University, What went into its creation and why...
2019-05-06
1h 10
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
007: Umar Riggs Web Design
This week we wanted to call an audible and switch up from our usual interview with a coach. When we created this medium, our intent was to not only share stories of those in the coaching profession but also share information and resources that can help to further and expand the realm of what we provide as coaches. Enter Umar Riggs of Riggs Web Design. Umar has worked with industry leaders such as Nike, Apple, Coca Cola, Anheuser Bush, and Vitamin Water. Umar shares about the importance of coaches understanding that regardless of who, why, and where you coach, Y...
2019-04-22
31 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
006: Relationships Are Everything with Guest Danielle O'Banion
Our guest this week is Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Minnesota Danielle O'Banion. We speak with Danielle about her experiences as a player at Boston College, her mentors who have impacted her career and life. She shares about her start in coaching at Harvard, her experience as a Head Coach at Kent State, and her battle with Stage 2 lymphoma in 2014. Dani speaks about how through her relationships her career has come full circle, as she now works with one her former players, Minnesota all-time great Lindsay Whalen. Dani explains what makes Lindsay unique in her approach t...
2019-04-08
1h 19
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
005: Coach Fred Batchelor
This week's guest is a true ambassador of the itsBIGGERthantheball brand! 2019 Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year, Fred Batchelor of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Women's Basketball blesses the pod. With over 20 years of head coaching experience, Coach Batchelor has been one of the longest tenured African American Head Coaches in Women's Basketball. We discuss various topics on this episode such as: -influences and mentors - Why he chose to attend Valley Forge Christian College, where he was an All American - Coaching in his home town of Buffalo, NY
2019-03-25
57 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
004: Coach Freddie Murray
Our guest is Freddie Murray, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Grambling State University of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Coach Murray is in his 3rd year as leader of the Lady Tigers. Why bigger isn't always better when student athletes are making decisions on where to attend college. The value of the HBCU experience How to win with less resources The challenges of being an African American man in women's college basketball Coaching one of the best players in college basketball Senior PG Shakyla Hill, who recorded her second career quad...
2019-02-18
46 min
The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams
003: Coach Khadija Head
Khadija Head currently serves as the Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Kennesaw State University. She has coached in NCAA Division I tournaments, won conference championships, presented during the Final Four, published articles in Women’s Fast Break magazine, attended the NCAA/BCA A.C.E. program, signed numerous Top 25 recruiting classes and coached AP All-Americans. For three years she stepped away from coaching to gain complete clarity. But, it wasn’t until she decided to take active control of her career that things really took off. Head successfully launched her ow...
2019-02-18
57 min