Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines of helping folks just like themselves to find a better way. 

Florence “Flo” Brooks and Renardo Baker used to live the street life. Today with Memphis Allies, they’re on the frontlines of helping folks just like themselves to find a better way.

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. 

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.

An Army of Normal Folks

Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 1)

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An 18-year-old clocked into Burger King on his graduation night—not because he had to, but because his teammates needed him to. In this Shop Talk, we unpack how his quiet dedication sparked a viral ripple of generosity and what it can teach all of us about pride, purpose, and work. 

An 18-year-old clocked into Burger King on his graduation night&mdash;not because he had to, but because his teammates needed him to. In this Shop Talk, we unpack how his quiet dedication sparked a viral ripple of generosity and what it can teach all of us about pride, purpose, and work.&nbsp;

What An 18-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Pride, Purpose, and Work

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Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass Harding chose to stay—and is a highly unusual preacher who will have developed 50 affordable homes by the end of the year and generational change in the very Wichita neighborhood that raised him. In this episode, you’ll learn a practical blueprint for turning your own zip code into a place of opportunity instead of escape.

Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass Harding chose to stay&mdash;and is a highly unusual preacher who will have developed 50 affordable homes&nbsp;by the end of the year and generational change in the very Wichita neighborhood that raised him. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn a practical blueprint for turning your own zip code into a place of opportunity instead of escape.

The Preacher Developer: How to Change Your Neighborhood Without Moving Away (Pt 1)

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Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass Harding chose to stay—and is a highly unusual preacher who will have developed 50 affordable homes by the end of the year and generational change in the very Wichita neighborhood that raised him. In this episode, you’ll learn a practical blueprint for turning your own zip code into a place of opportunity instead of escape.

Most people think success means getting out of the hood. Reverend Kevass Harding chose to stay&mdash;and is a highly unusual preacher who will have developed 50 affordable homes by the end of the year and generational change in the very Wichita neighborhood that raised him. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn a practical blueprint for turning your own zip code into a place of opportunity instead of escape.

The Preacher Developer: How to Change Your Neighborhood Without Moving Away (Pt 2)

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Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 1)

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