BE A BALLER -"Building a lifelong legacy"
Welcome to Be A Baller, where we're building a lifelong legacy for our families, communities, and the world! I'm your host, Coach Tim Brown, and I'm excited to for you join me on this journey.
On this show, we'll be talking about how to be intentional about building a lasting legacy. We'll be exploring what it means to leave a mark that goes beyond just our own lives, but has a positive impact on those around us and even generations to come.
Our guests will be individuals who have built a legacy in various fields – ministry, business, sports, and community service. And what's unique about our guests is that they're committed to the Wisdom Pledge. That means they're not just sharing their own stories and experiences with us, but they're also paying forward and sharing wisdom to empower the next generation.
So if you're looking for inspiration, guidance, and practical tips on how to build a lasting legacy that makes a difference, then you're in the right place!
So grab your earbuds, get comfortable, and let's dive in!
Episodes
101 episodes
Building a Legacy: Chad Wise's Fatherhood Journey Through Faith and Family
BAB Podcast, Fatherhood Series Guest Chad Wise shares his approach to raising children with purpose and commitment. Chad's perspective is deeply rooted in his upbringing. Growing up with involved parents and grandparents who emphasized academic...
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30:24
BAB Podcast Fatherhood Series, - Generational Legacy From Father to Son
At the Be a Baller Podcast Live Event Podcast host Tim Brown had an engaging conversation with Fathers and Sons, Randall and Matthew Gaddis, Burt and Steve Lindsay, and Pastor David Forbes Jr. and son David.The fathers shared life lesso...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:10
Bishop Howard Tillman: Faith, Fatherhood, and Finding Your Purpose
Bishop Howard Tillman, New Covenant Believers' Church, takes us on an extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings in Springfield, Ohio to becoming a visionary church leader and international evangelist. With remarkable candor, he reveals h...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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46:46
BAB Podcast Fatherhood Series - Legacy of a Father: Lessons from Dan Britton
Dan Britton, long time Fellowship of Christian Athletes staff member, author, and founder of SportsLife Leadership reveals how his father's intentional approach to life and faith created ripples that continue long after his passing.
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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44:24
Beyond the Pastor's Daughter: Raima Forbes Journey to Authentic Faith
Raima Forbes takes us on a deeply personal journey through what it really means to build an authentic legacy while navigating the complexities of being a pastor's daughter, mother, teacher, and servant. With disarming honesty, she reveals the m...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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27:27
Bonita Hampton Smith: Building a Legacy Through Love-Led Leadership
https://www.bonitahamptonsmith.com/books/Bonita Smith is author of a new book "Dear White Women, Dear Black Women." A powerful collection of letters between Black and White women, interwoven with stories of pain, forgiveness, and the tra...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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43:26
Ralph Smithers Jr. - Building a Legacy Through Community Service
Ralph Smithers Jr., journey from northeast Columbus through Mifflin High School and Ohio State University reveals the power of unexpected paths. Despite being a self-described "C student" and late bloomer physically (just 5'3" and 103 pounds in...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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34:48
From Poindexter Village to Primetime: Angela Pace's Inspirational Journey
Angela Pace powerful story weaves through the nurturing community of Columbus's historic Poindexter Village (the "Blackberry Patch") where three generations of women taught her about determination and sacrifice. With candid warmth and infectiou...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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40:59
Sherri Hamilton, CEO Ohio Black Expo: Legacy Trough Service, From Military Tech to Black Expo
As President and CEO of the Ohio Black Expo, Sherri Hamilton brings a fascinating blend of technical expertise and community vision that's reshaping how we think about empowerment. Want to experience the Ohio Black Expo's impact firsthand? Join...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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34:38
Commissioner Kevin Boyce: Legacy in Action Transforming Personal Pain into Public Service
Commissioner Kevin Boyce's remarkable journey from childhood tragedy to trailblazing public service offers a masterclass in resilience and purposeful living. When his father was murdered at age seven, Boyce found himself navigating life with a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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35:46
Fox Sports 1 Chris Broussard Building Legacy Through Sports and Faith
Chris Broussard's story is uniquely powerful and he is transparent about the spiritual journey that transformed his life. Despite achieving what many would consider the American Dream—promising career, loving relationship, financial security—he...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:25
Guy Reece From Sharecropper Son to Judge: The First African-American elected to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Judge Guy Reece's remarkable journey from a Mississippi sharecropper's son to a decorated military officer and groundbreaking African-American judge captivates with its powerful message of perseverance and purpose.Growing up in the segr...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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39:23
Gary Hicks Sr., Young Men Growing Mentor Program Cleveland, Ohio Empowering Young Men to Maturity
https://www.youngmengrowing.org/event-details/black-male-teen-summit-2025The Young Men Growing Mentor Program is hosting a leadership summit on April 19th at Cuyahoga Community College. Gary Hicks Sr. is transforming lives one young man ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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31:31
Pastor Charlie Davis Passing the Baton: How to Build Something That Continues Beyond You
What happens when your legacy ends with you? Pastor Charlie Davis believes that true legacy should live on after we're gone, passed to future generations rather than dying with its creator. In this deeply moving conversation, he shares profound...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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33:19
Faith, Education, and Belief: Dr.Alesia Gillison's Journey
Dr. Alesia Gillison's powerful journey from track champion to educational leader demonstrates how authentic belief transforms lives and systems. Faith anchors Gillison's approach to both personal challenges and professional leadership. Her powe...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:10
Motivational Speaker- Shawn Harper's Journey of Faith, Failure, and Transformation
Shawn Harper shares his journey from the south side of Columbus to seven seasons in the NFL carries powerful lessons about purpose, perseverance, and spiritual transformation. With remarkable vulnerability, he shares the exact momen...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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24:20
Shelbi Toone: How One Young Artist Is Preserving Black History
Shelbi Toone, Community Activist, takes us on a remarkable journey through her evolution as an artist, community organizer, and cultural preservationist in Columbus, Ohio. What began with watching her grandparents honor their elders has blossom...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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36:05
Coach Stan Jackson, The Real Game Lessons on Accountability
Coach Stan Jackson, who has a wealth of experience both playing for Ohio State and now coaching at Westerville North HS, emphasizes that the values learned in sports—that accountability, hard work, and competition—carry over into every aspect o...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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31:08
Shirley Rogers-Reece, McDonald's Dean of Hamburger University - A Legacy in Business
On this episode, Shirley Rogers-Reece, a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience accrued over 34 years in the McDonald's Corporation. Her unique insights into corporate culture, mentorship, and the power of legacy are invaluable. Shirley sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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31:08
Black History Month Trailblazer, Catherine Willis, Legacy in Community Service
Black History Icon: Catherine Willis is a member of the Columbus, Ohio Hall of Fame, and her legacy extends far beyond her accomplishments. She co-founded Friends of Art for Community Enrichment (F.A.C.E.) nearly 50 years ago, introducing child...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:11
Job Clarkson: From Music Collaborations to Crafting a Lasting Legacy with Passion
Music Producer, Job Clarkson describes the seven essential mindsets that can lead to a lasting legacy. As a multifaceted artist and the visionary behind the Heart of Job Foundation, Job captivates us with his journey from collaborating with mus...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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22:52
Christian Johnson and High School Student Caden Gadjigo: How Passion Fuels Entrepreneurship
Christian Johnson and Northland High School student Caden Gadjigo share how they turned their passions into thriving entrepreneurial ventures. Christian reveals her evolution from crafting greeting cards to becoming a business co-founder of ABC...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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19:49
Black History Month: Gene Smith Pioneered a Path for Representation in College Athletics Administration
Gene Smith, a Division I athletic director for nearly 40 years was a trailblazer for Black college administrators. In 1986 when he earned his first athletic director job, he was one of two Black Division I-A athletic directors. Through his dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:10
Kristen Jones Miller: Faith, Resilience, and Building a Legacy in Beauty Entrepreneurship and Education
Kristen Jones Miller's entrepreneurial journey is both inspiring and transformative. Driven by a personal frustration with the lack of suitable nude lip colors for darker skin tones, Kristen co-founded Minted Cosmetics with Amanda Johnson, turn...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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26:07
Black History Month Episode - Judge Yvette McGee Brown, Female Trailblazer in Law
BAB Podcast Black History Month Episode. Judge Yvette McGee Brown. Judge Brown was the first African American woman elected to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in 1992, and in January 2011, she became the first African American woman to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:29
