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 and Friday.  

Our country&rsquo;s&nbsp;problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by&nbsp;An Army of Normal Folks just deciding &ldquo;hey, I can help.&rdquo; 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 and Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 2)

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In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down ACE scores - Adverse Childhood Experiences - and what the research says about how childhood trauma shows up decades later in our health, our relationships, and our choices. Bill shares his own score, and makes the case for why understanding this data might be the most important thing you can do before you walk into a tough neighborhood and wonder why people are the way they are.

ARMY ACTIONS

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Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org

Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org

In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down ACE scores - Adverse Childhood Experiences - and what the research says about how childhood trauma shows up decades later in our health, our relationships, and our choices. Bill shares his own score, and makes the case for why understanding this data might be the most important thing you can do before you walk into a tough neighborhood and wonder why people are the way they are.
ARMY ACTIONS
Subscribe to the podcast and rate &amp; review us!
Signup to join the Army, visit <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">NormalFolks.org</a>
Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">10LevelChallenge.org</a>

Before You Ask “What’s Wrong With Them?”, Listen To This

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In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how Teagan, 21 and fed up with the division on his phone, pulled an American flag off his truck, ran 22 miles on a whim, and turned eight million views into flag runs across seven states. He gets spit on, has cigarette butts thrown at him, and tells them he loves them anyway. That opens a bigger conversation about what actually divides Americans: the wedge inside their own family, a jar of ants blaming each other instead of the man who shook it, and 600 flags through Central Park without a single protester. Plus a leprechaun calls in to sing Bill happy birthday.

ARMY ACTIONS

Sign up for the newsletter and join the Army: https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/

Follow Unify USA at https://unifyusaofficial.com

Have an idea for a Shop Talk or a guest for the show? Write Bill anytime at bill@normalfolks.us

 

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In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how Teagan, 21 and fed up with the division on his phone, pulled an American flag off his truck, ran 22 miles on a whim, and turned eight million views into flag runs across seven states. He gets spit on, has cigarette butts thrown at him, and tells them he loves them anyway. That opens a bigger conversation about what actually divides Americans: the wedge inside their own family, a jar of ants blaming each other instead of the man who shook it, and 600 flags through Central Park without a single protester. Plus a leprechaun calls in to sing Bill happy birthday.
ARMY ACTIONS
Sign up for the newsletter and join the Army: <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/</a>
Follow Unify USA at <a href="https://unifyusaofficial.com">https://unifyusaofficial.com</a>
Have an idea for a Shop Talk or a guest for the show? Write Bill anytime at <a href="mailto:bill@normalfolks.us">bill@normalfolks.us</a>
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Why America Is in Better Shape Than You've Been Told | Unify USA

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In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how Teagan, 21 and fed up with the division on his phone, pulled an American flag off his truck, ran 22 miles on a whim, and turned eight million views into flag runs across seven states. He gets spit on, has cigarette butts thrown at him, and tells them he loves them anyway. That opens a bigger conversation about what actually divides Americans: the wedge inside their own family, a jar of ants blaming each other instead of the man who shook it, and 600 flags through Central Park without a single protester. Plus a leprechaun calls in to sing Bill happy birthday.

ARMY ACTIONS

Sign up for the newsletter and join the Army: https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/

Follow Unify USA at https://unifyusaofficial.com

Have an idea for a Shop Talk or a guest for the show? Write Bill anytime at bill@normalfolks.us

Follow us on all socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks

X: https://x.com/armynormalfolks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/

In this episode, Bill sits down with Teagan and Koston McCoy of Unify USA: how Teagan, 21 and fed up with the division on his phone, pulled an American flag off his truck, ran 22 miles on a whim, and turned eight million views into flag runs across seven states. He gets spit on, has cigarette butts thrown at him, and tells them he loves them anyway. That opens a bigger conversation about what actually divides Americans: the wedge inside their own family, a jar of ants blaming each other instead of the man who shook it, and 600 flags through Central Park without a single protester. Plus a leprechaun calls in to sing Bill happy birthday.
ARMY ACTIONS
Sign up for the newsletter and join the Army: <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/</a>
Follow Unify USA at <a href="https://unifyusaofficial.com/">https://unifyusaofficial.com</a>
Have an idea for a Shop Talk or a guest for the show? Write Bill anytime at <a href="mailto:bill@normalfolks.us">bill@normalfolks.us</a>
Follow us on all socials:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a>
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LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>

HIGHLIGHTS: Why America Is in Better Shape Than You've Been Told | Unify USA

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Memphis Allies: The Frontlines of Violence Prevention (Pt 2)

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