eastern michigan university

As a Hope College grad from the  Engineering Department, Ricky discovered he loved to help people with obstacles, such as the challenge of an amputated limb.  He then got his next degree from Eastern Michigan University in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Today, Ricky creates solutions so his patients can return to the activities they love.

Loren “Buck” Smith begins his 22nd season as the head diving coach at Eastern Michigan University in 2021-22.

During his tenure at Eastern Michigan University, Smith has qualified nine female divers to the NCAA Championships, while producing six NCAA All-Americans, including Kelly Hendricks who placed third on 3-meter at the 2013 NCAA Championships. Smith has had six First Team All-MAC selections, eight Second Team All-MAC honorees, won 13 MAC Championship individual titles and had four divers named MAC Divers of the Year a total of eight times, along with one MAC Freshman Diver of the Year.  He has also been named MAC Diving Coach of the Year 12 times on the women’s side.

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• W.E.B.  DuBois: A Biography  1868-1963 by David Levering Lewis

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• Karinda's favorite fiction book: The Color Purple
• Karinda's favorite non-fiction book: Rise

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“I think a lot of times people think, 'Oh, this guy was talented from the beginning. He was crushing and dominating from the very beginning.' And that's not true. You know, it takes time to be great, no matter what you do in sport, business, life. Whatever it is you're doing, it takes time. So, you know...you can still make it, even though you're not the best right off the bat.”—Jamie Nieto

Athletes often speak about the power of mindset. But Jamie takes it to a “higher” level as he shares the painstaking journey to become an Olympic high jumper and the miraculous recovery he has been fighting for over the last five years.

(2:59) A plan to become a better basketball player uncovers a passion for jumping.

(5:26) Getting a little better each year…

(7:11) Cal Berkeley or Eastern Michigan...

(11:15) The wake-up call of being an “average fish…”

(14:14) Highlights, milestones, and validations…

(17:27) The hurdles of training for Olympic teams…

(26:37) “I missed my first attempt and then on the second attempt, glide over it, bar wobbling, but it stayed on. And I took off my shirt and ran into the crowd…”

(30:51) Despite the “ups and downs,” the up times make it all worth it…

(34:08) The accident of 2016…

(37:07) Receiving 30% odds of making a full recovery, and making a promise to walk down the aisle…

(39:36) Jamie’s remarkable wife…

(42:14) The long daily grind of rehab…

(46:14) “We just don't give the mental part of getting ourselves to do the physical thing enough credit…” Jon talks about mindset.

(48:48) The power of visualizing…

(55:42) A twist on a Les Brown quote…

(59:05) What does Go Be More mean to you?

If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Olympic triple jumper Willie Banks and Boxer/Kidney Disease Survivor Marc Coronel.

Recorded December 16, 2020.

References:

Jamie Nieto Clears 7'6" at the 2012 London Olympics - YouTube

Today: Paralyzed Former High Jumper Jamie Nieto Walks His Wife Down the Aisle - YouTube

Shevon Nieto on America's Got Talent - YouTube

Through the Good and the Bad (Official Video) - YouTube

Guests:

Jamie Nieto - homepage, Instagram

Hosts:

Bryan Green - bryan@gobemore.co, maketheleapbook.com

Jon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be More

Links:

Go Be More website

Go Be More YouTube Channel

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This episode features a hopeful chat about directing during a pandemic with Meriah Sage! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, University of Findlay, Self Care, Directing, Work-Life Balance, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Where the Wild Things Are, College Theatre, Women Directors, Working in Academia, Arts Administration, Ensemble Building, Historical Theatre, Social Media Marketing, Wearing Many Hats, Children's Theatre, Arts Marketing, Directing During the Pandemic, Adapting, To Kill A Mockingbird, Process Design, Image Files, Facilitation, Cabaret, Viewpoints, Creative Storytelling, Characterization, Navigating Systems, Female Educators, Female Director, Women Performers, Roles for Women, Sexism in Theatre, New Voices in Theatre, Education Theatre Association, Blooms Taxonomy, Empathy, Paying Artists

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This episode features an inspiring chat about the challenges around entering the theatre industry with Shelby Seeley! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Directing, Women Directors, Young Directors, Challenges in the Rehearsal Room, You Plus, Entering the Industry, Unpaid Internships, End Unpaid Internships, Michigan Theatre, Young Skilled Professionals, Teaching Artist, Starting A Directing Career

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Tyler’s Tip:

Aspiring directors check out these useful resources for networking, research, workshops and more! 

• Howlround Theatre Commons: https://howlround.com/
• New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/
• Directors Lab Chicago:https://www.directorslabchicago.com/

This episode features an enlightening chat about the multifaceted theatre mindset with Jessica ‘Decky’ Alexander! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Applied Theatre, Eastern Michigan University, Community Building, Community Theatre, Future of Theatre, Theatre in Everyday Life, Closeup Theatre Troupe, Nonprofit, Storytelling, Improvisation, Autoethnography, Organizational Storytelling, EMU Engage, Audience, Process to Product, Academia, Project Management, Communication, Adapting, Planning, Spontaneity, Life Skills, Creating Your Own Path, Theatre Mindset, Applying Skills, Animals, Birds, Improvisation for Everyday Life, Presence, NEA4, Holly Huges, AIDS Performance, Activism, Activist Theatre

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Learn More About Decky: 

• https://www.limelightlive.org/
• https://www.emich.edu/engage/index.php

Tyler’s Tip:

Interested in applied theatre? Check out the work that these incredible companies are doing. 

• The Center for Performance and Civic Practice: https://www.thecpcp.org/
• Sojourn Theatre: http://www.sojourntheatre.org/
• theR.A.C.E. at Matrix Theatre in Detroit: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/
• Cornerstone Theatre Company: https://cornerstonetheater.org/about/

This episode features a conversation with Amanda Brewer about black stories on stage and screen, how much they matter, and how the entertainment industry can contribute to the change we are all experiencing. While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Film, Hollywood, Blackness, Queerness, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Breaking In, Screenwriting, Activism, Civil Rights, Eastern Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Auditioning 

• Support Life in Theatre’s mission of supporting Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit by clicking the link and donating today! https://mosaicdetroit.org/donate-now/

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Tyler’s Tip: Continue to find ways to support black artists and the Black Lives Matter movement. Here’s a great place to start: https://www.allure.com/story/black-lives-matter-where-to-donate

Also support black artistry and learn by taking in the works of phenomenal writers like Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, and Toni Morrison. 

This episode features a passionate chat about theatre magic with assistant managing director of Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Pam Cardell! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Confidence, Spiritual Health, Auditioning, Auditioning Tips, Expressing your Creativity, Success, Future of Theatre, Diversity in Theatre, Acting, Why we Love Theatre, Vulnerability, Self-Doubt, Negativity, Directing, Design, Arts Marketing, Entertainment Design & Technology, Magic, Focus, Perspective, Work/Life Balance, Boundaries, Self Love, Taking Yourself Seriously

• Read this article about how the heartbeats of theatre audiences synchronize with each other during a performance: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/news/2017/nov/audience-members-hearts-beat-together-theatre

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Tyler’s Tip:
Get yourself a yoga practice, and here are some magical books for confidence and spiritual health!

• The Universe is Calling You by Char Margolis: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250258694
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-artists-way-in-an-age-of-self-promotion
• Buy Yourself the F*cking Lillies by Tara Schuster: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/565945/buy-yourself-the-fcking-lilies-by-tara-schuster/

Adrian's book of poetry: A Soldier’s Poetic Response, A Slice of His Life…

Adrian's favorite book: The Prophet by Khalil Gilbran

Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Mathew Sexton to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Mathew shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Mathew Sexton is a wide receiver who played at Eastern Michigan University finishing the 2019 season with 34 receptions for 508 yards and 4 touchdowns. Mathew played football at Clinton High School and was part of a program that went 45-4 during his career, having never lost a regular season game while he was there. Over Mathew's four-year career at Clinton High, he racked up 99 touchdowns and 6,623 yards of total offense.  

You can connect with Mathew in the following ways:

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