Michelle Carter: Changing Lives One Throw At A Time

The world watched in August 2016 as Michelle Carter made history in Rio de Janeiro. On her final throw she became the first American woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Shot Put.

I’ve known about Michelle for years. We grew up in the same church in Dallas and have the same mutual friends, but we never met. When we finally did, we talked about the athletic victories, challenges, faith and push to empower other women and girl athletes going forward. WATCH:

My brother Corey did a great job shooting and editing this piece. He’s so talented and full of vision! If you’re in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and have video/documentary needs, he’s the man. He can be reached at creative.enhancing.films@gmail.com. His YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVgu00Y9VGgxXfN-zfTtQQ

Special thanks to my husband T.J. for providing some of the music sound track.

You can keep up with Michelle and her journey at shotdiva.com | Twitter and Instagram: @shotdiva

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Chase Daniel Golf Tournament

Two things I’m proud of: my Texas roots and alma mater Mizzou.  Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Chase Daniel shares the same sentiment!  He came back to his hometown of Southlake, Texas (suburb of Dallas) to team up with the DFW Mizzou Alumni chapter.  A golf tournament and auction dinner at Sky Creek Ranch helped raise money for scholarships.

It was a great event!

I just so  happened to be in town for a wedding meet-and-greet, so took my Dad out for a night of Tiger fun.

Chase was the starting Quarterback three out of the four years I was at Mizzou.  I enjoyed hearing him talk about his competitive drive and leading us to a No.1 ranking in the country my senior year.

 

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Ribault Girls Clinch Record-setting Title

The Lady Trojans of Ribault High School (Jacksonville, Florida) are champions once again. Not only did they win the 5A title in Florida, they won the Dick Sporting Goods National Championship!

Couldn’t have happened to a better bunch. I respect Coach Shelia Seymore-Pennick so much, and so do the girls. Check out my story here:

David Garrard: Life After the NFL

David Garrard has been a staple in the Jacksonville, Florida community for years.  He’s the last Quarterback to lead the Jaguars to the playoffs, and does life changing work through his Foundation.  My brother and I got a chance to sit down with him at his new venture: Retro Fitness.  We talked Crohn’s Disease, his football career and legacy going forward.  Take a look:

Videography and editing by: Creative Enhancing Films. If you’re in the Dallas area, hit my brother up for all your visual needs. creative.enhancing.films@gmail.com.

Music by: my fiance T.J. Check out his music at tjbeatz.com or keep up with his latest projects on IG at @tjdabeatman.

 

 

I’m Getting Married!

December 3, 2015, I got asked the most important question of my life.  I’m getting married!  Can’t wait to spend a lifetime with my best friend and love T.J. Simon.

 

Erykah Badu: Album Release Party

After much anticipation, Erykah Badu dropped “But You Caint Use My Phone”.  In honor of the mixtape, she had a listening party at Lab Art Texas in her hometown of Dallas. My brother was in the building for it and got a behind-the-scenes-look throughout the night. Take a look:

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Working Women Wednesday Feature

It’s not every day I’M the one getting interviewed, but in May I sat down with Jasmine Love from 93.3 The Beat Jamz.  Was honored to be their “Working Women Wednesday” feature for that month.  We talked work ethic, motivation and persevering through adversity.  Take a look: