Blazing Dee Trails
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTrailblazers Remembered, who are they? They are the cutting-edge leaders who Blazed, Blazed the way, leaving a path of distinction for others to emulate. Role models who have positively affected the lives of others.
Blazing "Dee" Trails, host Dee Todd, will explore the impactful paths of legends, celebrities, influential people, and the avenues they took in achieving success and greatness in their respective career fields.
Join Blazing "Dee" Trails as we hear the stories and experiences bridging a path from the past, present, and future!
-Dee Todd
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Episodes
Lil BigHouse Jr.
December 08, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 50 MBClarence Gaines, Jr. Son of the late legendary Hall of Fame Coach “ Bighouse” Gaines. He shares his story as part of The Chicago Bulls 6 NBA titles during the 1990’s. You don’t want to miss his story of Blazing Trials in Business, Sports and Life!
No Matter the Odds, Sylvia Rises!
November 02, 2021 04:50 - 55 minutes - 44 MBSylvia Hatchell, Former UNC-CH, Head Womens Basketball Coach, and Naismith Hall of Famer shares her journey becoming one of the GOAT Womens Basketball Coaches in History! Hear her story on Blazing Dee Trails where Trailblazers are remembered!
Clarence Gaines Jr.(Growing Up The Son of a Legend)
October 17, 2021 19:02 - 48 minutes - 45 MBGrowing up the son of the legendary Coach Clarence “Bighouse” Gaines , Clarence, Jr shares some of the stories about being the son of a “Bighouse” Coach Gaines is in numerous Hall of Fames and had 877 career wins in Basketball making him the fifth all time winningest Basketball Coach in NCAA History! Join BlazingDee Trials host, Dee Todd. (WSSU alum)as she talks to Clarence Jr about life growing up the son of a true trailblazer!
Elliott Avent, Small Town Farm Boy to leading Wolfpack Baseball into its 26th season
August 27, 2021 01:18 - 43 minutes - 32.9 MBElliott Avent Head Coach, NC State Wolfpack Baseball. In his 25th season coaching the Wolfpack, Avent has compiled the most wins of any Baseball Coach in NC State History! Hear his story from a farm boy from Aventon, North Carolina, to one of the best players coaches in the country . Avent has a History of Achievement!
Preparation Meets Opportunity with Jacqueline McWilliams Parker
August 18, 2021 00:14 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBCIAA Commissioner Jacqueline McWilliams Parker, was the first female and first Afro-American woman appointed Commissioner in NCAA history. She is an advocate, negotiator, servant leader that's blazing trails for the voiceless. Hear her story about preparation meeting opportunity on Blazing Dee Trails!
Jenny Boucek - Always Landing On Her Feet
August 01, 2021 19:38 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBJenny Boucek has blazed many trails in her life. From a basketball player at the University of Virginia, to obtaining a head coaching position in the WNBA to becoming the third female to be named an assistant coach in the NBA, Jenny has always found a way to make it work. At one point she was ready to give up her dream job, in the NBA, for motherhood. Now she's blazing both trails, as she has a beautiful 3 year old and has been named the Assistant Coach for the Indiana Pacers. Hear Jenny's t...
Duane Ross Knows what it takes to win!
July 13, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBDuane Ross, Director of Track and Field at North Carolina A&T State University, knows what it takes to win. From his preparation to win a NCAA Championship in the 110 meter hurdles at Clemson, to preparing his athletes to win 4 NCAA Championships in 2021, Coach Ross knows what it takes to win on and off the track. Coach Ross wants a Team National Championship for NCAT. No doubt he will get it! Hear his success story as he gets ready for Tokyo, with four of his athletes representing 3 differe...
Dereck Whittenburg - A Champion for North Carolina State University and Life!
July 05, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOne of the most revered athletes in NC State history! Dereck was coached by two of the All-Time greats, Morgan Wooten and Jim Valvano. They taught him, not only basketball, but Lasting Life's lessons! Hear his story as a true TRAILBLAZER! From his playing days of "The Pass-Shot", to his work on the board of The V Foundation and the Dereck Whittenburg Foundation, he ALWAYS finds a way to give back!
"Anucha Browne Always Speaks The Truth"!
May 01, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBAnucha Browne, true Trailblazer, is a Former 2X Big 10 WBB, Player of the Year, A former Executive with the New York Knicks of the NBA, Former Vice President of Women Basketball, NCAA, and more! A true leader on and off the court, Anucha Browne has never been afraid to speak her truth! Hear her story of Blazing Trails!
Born to Soar
April 19, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBMonique Johnson is an Artist, Motivational Speaker and Attorney. She stands only 2ft (24’) tall! Hear her amazing story of what many see as obstacles, she turned into stepping stones! This “Giant” little person will make you smile, laugh and feel that you can do anything YOU want to do or be, Monique, Your Favorite Little Artist, was “Born to Soar”
A Lifetime of Choices with George Williams
April 12, 2021 16:43 - 41 minutes - 23.1 MBGeorge Williams is a legendary trailblazer for Track & Field. He is the winningest championship coach in any sport in NCAA history. George joined Dee in the studio to discuss the bridge from the past to the present, and his hopes for the future. Blazing Dee Trails Theme Song by KingDomeComeMusic/LikeMindProductions Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, schol...