Embrace The Great
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Episodes
15 episodes
Brotherhood, Failure & Finding the Good (w/ Gavin Jones)
This week on Embrace the Great Podcast, Shawn and Dominique are joined by special guest and line brother Gavin Jones. They chop it up about Omega Psi Phi, real brotherhood, and serving the community through mentorship and scholarships. The trio...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:09
From Homecoming to Hip-Hop: Embracing Greatness & Generational Shifts
In this episode of Embrace the Great Podcast, hosts Shaw and Dominique dive into a soulful conversation blending nostalgia, culture, and wisdom. They unpack the recent No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz battle, reflecting on leadership, legacy, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:00
Legends of Wilson: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy, and Lifelong Impact
In this powerful homecoming edition of Embrace the Great Podcast, hosts Shawn and Dominique sit down with two true Wilson High School legends — Dr. Allie E. Brooks, longtime principal and community pillar, and Coach Darrell Page, 2007 sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:21:40
Can’t Eat That No More: From Homecoming Vibes to Conspiracy Talks
In this week’s episode of Embrace the Great Podcast, hosts Shawn and Dominique take listeners on a relatable and entertaining ride through real-life topics that hit home. The conversation kicks off with laughs about getting older and foods they...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:06
Giving More Than You Get — Boundaries, Brotherhood & Life After 40 (with Demario “Chunky” Brown)
SShawn and Dominique sit down with longtime friend Demario “Chunky” Brown for a real conversation about what it means to pour out more love than you receive. From being the first to check on people to navigating loneliness, they wrestle with wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:04:54
Be the Change: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy & Living with Purpose
In this powerful and reflective episode of Embrace the Great Podcast, hosts Shawn and Dominique dive deep into life, legacy, and leadership—from personal health to social impact. Dominique recaps the inspiring Be the Change Walk
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:15:14
Music, Memories & Madness: From One-Hit Wonders to Wedding Playlists
In this episode, the fellas dive into the soundtrack of life—those songs that shape our moods, spark memories, and sometimes stir up controversy. From classic one-hit wonders that still bang today, to the wildest lyrics that would get artists c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:10:46
Family Ties, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose: A Real Talk with Uncle Shea
In this heartfelt episode of Embrace the Great, host Shawn sits down with a very special guest—his uncle, Shea Scott—for a raw and reflective conversation that cuts deep into family, manhood, and personal growth. With co-host Dominique...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:39
From Wilson High to the Coaching Ranks: The Journey of Rod Woods
In this week’s Embrace the Great Podcast, Shawn and Dominique sit down with special guest, Coach Roderick “Rod” Woods. From his early days playing at Wilson High School to competing at Spartanburg Methodist and Eastern Kentucky, Rod shares his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:01
From North Florence to City Hall: The Journey of Councilman Chaquez McCall
In this episode of Embrace the Great Podcast, host Shawn and co-host Dominique sit down with Councilman Chaquez McCall, the youngest elected official in Florence’s history. McCall shares his path from growing up in North Florence to becoming an...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:47
"Different Lenses: Childhood, Choices & Changing Perspectives"
In this week’s episode of Embrace the Great with your host Shawn and co-host Dominique, the fellas kick it off with porch-sitting vibes and a funny run-in with traffic — but quickly take a deeper dive into how childhood experiences sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:30
From Detroit Vibes to Tech Evolution: Lessons, Leaders & Legacy
In this episode of Embrace the Great, Dominique and Shawn dive into the rich history and energy of Detroit, reflect on nostalgic moments from their past, and explore the evolution of life and technology over the past 20 years. They discuss how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:26
Embracing Your Hometown's History
Shawn opens this week's episode on cloud nine after a string of parenting wins – helping his son purchase his first car, moving his daughter into her apartment, and registering his youngest for senior year. These milestones spark a rich convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:18
Thoughts and feelings
Join me and my co host Dominique for some grown man conversation !
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:08
Culture Shift: Sports, Media & the Message
In this episode of Embrace the Great, Shawn and Dominique dive into the evolving culture of sports—from the media’s role in shaping narratives to the impact of social media and individualism on youth athletics. They reflect on rivalries, mento...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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49:17