Great Futures Augusta Podcast

Andre Lacey | Golfing to Greatness

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:10 +0000

The tenth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features a pleasant conversation with Andre Lacey. In his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he discusses how the Boys and Girls Club gave him opportunities to develop his skills, particularly in golfing, which led to his playing in the PGA and now teaching golf.

Dr. Jed Ballard | Being a Superhero by Being You

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:42:40 +0000

The ninth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features an interview with Dr. Jed Ballard. In his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he discusses his journey on becoming a doctor, the hardships he had to endure on that journey, and his desire to be a service to his community.

Chris Stallings | Leading the Youth through Boys and Girls Club

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:14 +0000

The eighth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features an engaging interview with Chris Stallings. Over the course of his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he discusses how he started getting involved with Boys & Girls Clubs, and how 27 years later, he's still finding ways to lead the youth in his community.

Beleil Lamb | The Future of Our Youth

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:14 +0000

The seventh episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features an interview with former Boys and Girls Club member Beleil Lamb. Over the course of his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he touches on the state of the world today, his hope for his generation, and how the Boys and Girls Club is doing its part in shaping that hope for the future.

Grant Stokes | Discovering Your Career Path

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 07:00:46 +0000

The sixth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features an in depth discussing with Grant Stokes. Over the course of his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he delves into his time with the Boys & Girls Club, the effect it had on him, and how he's using what he learned to help him in his academic and professional career.

Deke Copenhaver | Battling Cancer with Positivity, Being the Change in Your Community

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:34:51 +0000

The fifth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features a eye-opening interview with Deke Copenhaver. Over the course of his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he discusses his battle with cancer, continuing to be positive in the midst of it, and being the change he wants to see in his community.

Deke Copenhaver served as mayor of Augusta, GA from 2005 to 2014. In that time, he helped transform the community by attracting businesses, implementing social programs, and addressing the needs of underserved populations.

LTG Leslie Smith, US Army (R) | The More You Serve Others, the More You Lead

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:51:30 +0000

The fourth episode of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Great Futures Podcast features a wide-ranging interview with Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, USA, Ret. Over the course of his conversation with Antoniyah and McKenzie, he touches on the importance of finding your village, the impact Boys & Girls Clubs had – and continues to have – on him and the ways challenges and successes shape our perception of the world.

Lt. Gen Smith is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, Army Airborne School, Command and General Staff College, and the National War College. He holds Masters degrees from Central Michigan University and National Defense University. He is also a proud alumnus of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Warren Club and has been inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame.

Dr. Condoleezza Rice | Becoming a Leader & Exceeding Your Goals

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:10:32 +0000

In the second episode of the Great Futures Augusta Podcast, host MaKenzie and Antoniyah team up to interview former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor: Condoleezza Rice.

Dr. Rice discusses her experience as an international representative of the United States and shares her advice for young and future leaders.

Dr. Rice is currently a Stanford Faculty Member and the Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where she works to promote freedom and historic preservation worldwide.

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Get Up Productions CEO David Bash | Finding Your Own Path

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:16 +0000

In the second episode of the Great Futures Augusta Podcast, host MaKenzie interviews the CEO of the Get Up Productions: David Bash. David talks about knowing where you want to go in life and not getting caught up in the day-to-day task. David also discussing marketing yourself and the importance of building a community.

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Greater Augusta Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Kim Evans | Make a Difference in Your Community

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:34:04 +0000

In this first episode of the Great Futures Augusta Podcast, host Antoniyah interviews the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta: Kim Evans. Kim talks about her life journey to becoming a difference-maker in her community and gives advice for what teenagers can do to do the same in theirs.

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