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What’s up, Ballers! Welcome back to The NxtUp Ballers Podcast — where we highlight individuals who are building something bigger than themselves.

Today’s guest is someone who’s using fitness as a vehicle — not just for physical transformation, but for discipline, mindset, and purpose

Austin Parker, or Coach AP, is a Corporate Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and CEO of APFit — where he’s spent over a decade helping individuals strengthen not just their bodies, but their confidence and mental resilience.

Today, we’re talking about what it really means to go beyond the workout — and start training for life and legacy.

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In this episode of the BAB Podcast, Dr. Michael Langan shares how faith, discipline, and purpose shape leadership in medicine and life. From burnout and mentorship to healthcare access and serving underserved communities, this conversation is full of wisdom on leading well, serving people, and building a legacy that honors God.

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What does real prosperity look like when it’s not just about money? In this episode, we sit down with First Merchants Bank Jennifer Griffith and Matt Gerhardts, to explore how true success is built through relationships, trust, and long-term impact—not just bigger numbers.

From business lending to community investment in Central Ohio’s Northland area, we unpack how people-first banking creates stronger businesses, healthier cash flow, and lasting opportunity. You’ll also get practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and young professionals, including mentorship, financial habits, and simple frameworks like the 50/30/20 rule.

This conversation goes beyond finances, connecting financial literacy to mental wellness, leadership, and legacy. If you’re building something that matters—at work, at home, or in your community—this episode will challenge you to think bigger about what it truly means to prosper.

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What's Up Ballers! Welcome back to another episode of The NxtUp Ballers Podcast. Today’s guest is someone who is literally engineering impact. Dr. Nathan Lee Roy Harris is an educator, visionary, and the President of See Brilliance — an organization rooted in helping Black and Latinx youth discover their innate genius.

A graduate of Morehouse College and the youngest Black man to earn a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from The Ohio State University — and part of a four-generation Buckeye legacy — Dr. Harris isn’t just talking about brilliance… he’s building systems to cultivate it.

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Shirley Rogers Reece was a pioneering figure in McDonald's leadership, breaking barriers for African Americans in corporate roles. She served as the first African American female vice president at McDonald's, paving the way for future leaders. Reece focused on community engagement and diversity initiatives within the company. She played a key role in developing programs that supported minority-owned businesses. Her leadership emphasized the importance of representation in corporate America. Reece's legacy continues to inspire future generations of leaders in the fast-food industry.

Listening to her journey not only inspires us to value mentorship and community service but also encourages us to define our legacies through the lives we touch and the support we give each other. Join us in discovering how to balance professional aspirations with personal commitments, all while lifting others as we rise.

Be sure to tune in and share your thoughts! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help spread the wisdom and inspiration from Shirley’s incredible story.

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In this powerful Be a Baller Podcast episode, former Columbus City Schools Student Ambassador and current Otterbein University leader and licensed minister Joshua Goshay shares how faith shaped his leadership journey. From campus senate to keynote speaker at Ballers Edge, Joshua explains how spiritual conviction—not popularity—became his foundation.

Joshua reminds us that leadership is stewardship. Leadership roles are opportunities to serve with integrity and represent Christ well.

If you’re a student wondering whether you’re ready to lead, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start walking in your calling.

You don’t need a platform to start. You need obedience.

Be a Baller. Lead with faith.

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Dr. Gene Harris was the longest-serving superintendent of Columbus City Schools. Dr. Gene Harris is a proud graduate of Columbus City Schools and spent 37 years as a professional educator. She is a true women of great faith who God has used to impact thousands of students, families and fellow educators. She retired from Columbus City Schools in 2013. She earned her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and her Masters degree and PhD in Education from the Ohio State University and Ohio University, respectively. Dr. Harris served as classroom teacher, high school principal, supervisor of principals, assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent, state assistant superintendent and for 12 years, superintendent of Columbus City Schools.

Dr. Harris has served on a variety of volunteer boards and advisory committees including Action for Children, United Way of Central Ohio, and the Ohio University Board of Trustees, where she was chair in her final year as trustee. For 39 years, Dr. Harris has been a disciple at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she has served as high school Sunday school teacher, and Christ Centered Discipleship facilitator. Currently she is a member of the choir, participant in the Woman of Wholeness Ministry, chair of the Scholarship Committee, and vice-chair of the Ministry of Trustees. Also, Dr. Harris is a Group Leader for Bible Study Fellowship, an international Bible study group. Dr. Harris is married to Stanley E. Harris, a retired career banker. Together they have one son, Wade Thomas Harris (wife Belinda), and three precocious grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, and Naomi.

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What's up, Ballers! Welcome to the first episode of The NxtUp Ballers Podcast — where we spotlight those who are building something bigger than themselves. The ones turning their hustle and purpose into legacy impact. Today, we’ve got one of those voices in the building — A Columbus native, public servant, and community-builder who’s been putting in real work to make sure our neighborhoods get the love, investment, and opportunity they deserve. Today we will be talking to none other than Councilmember Nick Bankston. We will be discussing Nick’s journey ‘From Neighborhood Roots to Citywide Impact.’

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