We are so thankful to be able to create such an encouraging podcast. 1 year of sharing inspiring stories. 1 year of helping make this world a little better. Our guest on this episode is also the guy that edits & produces the show. Zac makes his debut from behind the scenes to the very front. Thank you listeners for making our 1 year birthday a possibility. We discuss our most memorable episodes, man buns and Ron Swansons love for Chucky Cheese. This is a fun episode with an attitude of celebration! Happy Birthday to The Winning Ugly!Zac's SocialsFaceBook//Twitter//InstagramLinks for The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

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Our 1 Year Celebration

Pat and Alice love Jesus, gas station burgers, and Auburn football. They are humble people with big personalities. But through all of those wonderful things, they have a powerful story to tell.A story of infertility. Infertility affects millions and yet it is often met with ignorance, shame and silence. Pat and Alice shed light on a topic not often enough shared.Pat’s SocialsFacebook // Instagram // TwitterAlice’s SocialsFacebook // InstagramFCF Link & SocialsFCFFacebook // InstatgramLinks for The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Pat & Alice (Infertility)

Winning Ugly through Racism Salaam is a fun person and a huge fan of the often forgotten tater tot. She has a big heart and tackles the topic of racism in this episode.Salaam was able to sort out her depression through a very unique style of healing, literary arts. Salaam sat on a red couch week after week writing out her pain and anger that she experienced through racism. The word racism conjures up all sorts of thoughts and emotions. This world will always have racism, but the one way we can move forward is by educating people on the subject.LinksSalaam Green | TEDxBirmingham  The Literary Healing ArtsLinks for The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Salaam (Racism)

Winning Ugly through Auto Immune DiseasesSweet and sassy Emily Raines loves 6 count cookies & baby cow from Chick-Fil-A and Bama football. Life has dealt her some lemons early on but Emmy powers through and fights with a smile.Battling since she was 14 years old, sweet Emmy is still fighting a battle with Autoimmune diseases. Between Crohn’s  disease and debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis each day presents its own set of challenges. But looking at Emmy, you would never know it. With all she has been through, she shows up each day because there are others that are hurting and she wants to make a difference in some else’s life. Links For EmmyIf you would like to know more about Crohn's & Colitis Foundationhttps://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ If you would like to donate to Crohn's & Colitis Foundationhttp://bndfr.com/cfdl2 Links for The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Emmy (Autoimmune Disease)

Winning Ugly through Human TraffickingDixie is a strong woman who has had to battle through being sex trafficked at an early age. She is 8 years free from ‘The Life’, she radiates sunshine and refuses to let her past hold her down.Dixie uses her gut wrenching past each and every day to help others who have been down a similar path. Her smile is contagious and she has a heart of gold. Her story will keep you on the edge of your seat and cause you to do something to stop these horrible things from happening. It’s a story that embodies the human spirit and ends with a win. The WellHouse1-800-991-0948Trafficking HopeIdentify a VictimNational Human Trafficking Hotline1-888-373-7888The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Dixie (Human Trafficking)

Nick is high energy and full of positivity. It has been a dark road to get to this point, but aren't most things that way? Anything worth it in life takes work and time to cultivate.Our show is about being authentic and that’s what this episode is. Nick shares passionately about his journey from Alabama to Mississippi and North Carolina. Come experience the trials and tribulations that life brings, but also the light that shines out of darkness.Nick's FacebookNick's InstagramThe Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Nick (Darkness)

These 2 really enjoy sharing this platform as a husband & wife team. In this episode they share their yearly live by, how they keep peace in their life, and what drives them crazy about each other. Oh, make sure you tune in to the end of the show and hear the most courageous thing Emory has ever done (lets just say it involves a text). The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Emory & Trish (Special Recording)

Life is tough but love and fried dough (churros) make the ride more enjoyable. Emory & Trish have lived an eventful life. It has taken them many places, including Colombia. Dive into this episode and let the fun begin. Disclaimer* This episode is best enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee. The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Special Episode - Emory & Trish Interviewed by Emily

In this episode we will be discussing everything from sharing an ice cream cone to rubbing a stranger's belly. Also you will be learning new words such as Rolos and bocadillo. Get comfy and enjoy an adventurous episode as Oscar takes you through life in Colombia.https://lifelinechild.org/The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Oscar (Poverty)

Follow Beth's journey as this southern girl dives into the wonderful world of Colombia. Beth is a passionate international social worker who is upbeat and has a contagious laugh. Following her own advice of being compassionate and seeking wisdom Beth shares just that as she navigates living overseas. She may not have the Spanish language down just yet, but her Colombian like personality allows her to connect in a way that is accepted there. https://lifelinechild.orginstantfamily.orgThe Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Beth (Living Overseas)

American football in South America? Listen as Renzo talks about how his beloved Colombia was able to reunite him with football. Renzo grew up in Queens. He loved sports and eventually fell in love with Football. His passion and determination led him to D1 football. Life was becoming what he always dreamed. Through twist and turns football remains a constant in his life. http://www.creadorpictures.com/http://facolombia.com/fecofa-presents-colombia-national-american-football-team/https://m.facebook.com/FootballAmericanoPumasDC/https://rawtravel.tvThe Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Renzo (Shattered Dreams)

It's easy to get caught up with those who surround you, and when they start to tell you lies it's easy to believe them. That's exactly what happened with Trish. Yes, your host Trish has a Winning Ugly story herself. Before her podcasting days and even before she met Emory there were some lies Trish believed that affected her life.Listen to this week's episode where Trish tells her story and shares some details about meeting Emory, their friendship and a few things that inspired her to get into getting others to share their stories.The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Trish (Lies)

Anna was living the perfect life. Growing up in the Bible Belt she was taught and told to live by and do specific things, so that's what she did. But after a while one thing leads to another and then another, and then she's starts to wonder why these things are happening to her if she is living the perfect life. Was this the perfect life or was it just a facade. It started to come apart in 2007, America was in a recession, Anna and her family her struggling, so she started from scratch. She knew coffee and she had a house, so she opened up a coffee shop in her home and this led to bigger things. Listen to Anna tell her story here on The Winning Ugly Podcast.Links from the Show- Beacon People- Innova CoffeeThe Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Anna (Facade)

Richard has conducted leadership classes and workshops for most of his adult life and he was a successful business executive, and he did all this alone.It took 41 years, but by the time Richard did get married, he was able to have a unique perspective and appreciation for life and his relationship. Listen to Richard tell his story here on The Winning Ugly Podcast.Links from the Show- The Center for Executive Leadership- The True Measure of a Man (Book)The Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Richard (Singleness)

Tara's always worked very hard, ever since her early days at Rally's flipping hamburgers. She worked hard trying to adopt and now she's working hard as a mother.After Tara discovered she could not have children the idea of adoption was always in the back of her mind. Then one day she was given the opportunity to adopt from an orphanage in the Philippines. But as it turns out, Tara didn't adopt just one child, she adopted four.Adoption is the focus of Tara's story but it is not the only part of her story, Tara is involved with many different missions and organizations and even started a thrift store. Listen to Tara tell her story here on The Winning Ugly Podcast.Links from the Show- Hope Extreme // Facebook- Hope Community ChurchThe Winning Ugly PodcastFacebook // Twitter // InstagramFreeway Productions

Tara (Adoption)

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