Leading The Way: A Ranger's Heart Michael Curtiss

We begin this series right from the beginning with a deep dive into 1st Sgt Will Williams early life as a foster child.  Even thinking of becoming a Ranger was the least of Will worries as a young adult.  Luckily for Will, he had a Father, Mother, and Sister who took him in as one of their own.  Along the way, life lessons slowly began becoming a part of his DNA and a Ranger's creed. 
In this episode, Will shares some of the most important moments of his life that help guide him from an angry foster child to his first steps in joining the Army. 

ShareTheWIll.ORG is an all volunteer non-profit foundation in Central Texas.  Visit our website to see the latest events to join in on.

 

Hi Y'all

In this fun episode, Will and myself get a chance to talk with TSD Coach John Moore and a few of his players about the in-creditable season that ended with a Championship.  I could go on and on about how much heart this team has for each other; however, I think they do a better job in describing it for themselves.



In alignment with this episode is the upcoming Texas School for the Deaf Pancake Breakfast (drive thru) on February 6th from 8AM to 12PM.  Tickets are $8 a person, $25 for 4, and kids 5 and under eat free.  More detail information and online tickets sales can be found through the following link:



https://tsdpancakebreakfast.ticketleap.com/texas-school-for-the-deaf-pancake-breakfast/



We hope to see y'all there in supporting the TSD.



-Michael



Music Credit to JD Dominowski from his 2020 Album "Teal"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyRuc1qfvcg&list=OLAK5uy_kKAeYK83kkJcnGNBe_jET_ULOISknuTJU&index=5

Hi Y'all

One of the cornerstones of the ShareTheWill Foundation is assisting our Veterans and their families.  One way we have found to do this is by partnering with other foundations such as the Round Rock Community Foundation, the Hood Foundation, and our friends with YMCA.

In this episode, we chat a bit with Mr. Rick Oslovar from the Williamson's County YMCA Twin Lakes location in hearing the impact of its Veterans program focusing on families who either have love ones deployed or those who gave their last full measure of devotion.  We get to hear the context of individuals who have already been through the YMCA program and the impact it has had on their lives. 

If you like to know more about Rick's programs, please reach out to him at Rolsovar@ymcagwc.org

ShareTheWill is at sharethewill.org or email us at sharethewill@outlook.com.

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All The Best,



Michael

Hey Y'all!

We are back for season 2 of the podcasting! 1st. Sgt. Will and myself sit down to discussion the future of Share the Will (STW) for this fall.  We know there are a lot of people counting on us to make things happen in a community, one of tens of thousands across this country facing hard times, that continues to demonstrate our better angels.

In the second half our conversation, we remember and discuss the importance of Chadwick Boseman who played such key characters in our pop culture.

We look forward to diving into more stories around the Central Texas area of people who continue to step up to the plate.

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We'll see y'all soon!



Michael

Hi Y'all! 

It is a privilege to have Pastor David Cox II from the Deliverance Worship Center making his first appearance on the show.  I have had his name written down on a list of people who I wanted to speak with since the beginning of this podcast series.  Pastor Cox is a long time friend and supporter of the ShareTheWill foundation.  His passion to serve in the community stretches back to his arrival in Texas in the early 2000s.  The impact by Pastor Cox big heart has changed the lives of numerous individuals.  Chairman of ShareTheWIll, 1st Sgt. Will Williams, also joins in on the discussion through out the podcast. 

 -We start out by getting to hear Pastor Cox journey in how he became a leader in the community and what that responsibility means.

-As with the times, the heart of our discussion is with the ever evolving Civil Rights movement that has been re-ignited the past 2 months. 

-A sample of the questions that were asks: What experiences both Pastor Cox and 1st Sgt Will have had with Civil Rights? How should the movement be direct and who should lead it? What fears they have with young marchers? How does MLK Jr. teachings impact their daily life?

As weeks and months go by, it will be interesting to hear and see the daily updates to local, state, and national news around issue of race relations in this country; will Pastor Cox and 1st Sgt. Williams answers to those questions become the reality that will be played out?  

Is a change coming? 



Contact Pastor Cox @DWorshipcenter on Facebook or by phone (512) 291-6865.

Follow us at @LeadingTheWayPodcast or @sharethewill on Facebook.  



Stay safe friends,



Michael

Hi Y'all!
Today episode guest features the long time Round Rock Icon, Yolanda Sanchez from the Round Rock Ballet Folkloric.  Yolanda has been involved with competitive and performance dancing since 1966 in the Austin, Texas area.  She has taught 100 hundreds, if not thousands, of young students how to guide their passion to dance into a life-long ability to showcase the gifts each student has.  If you like to reach out to Yolanda or want to know more please contact her at 512-659-5667 or at https://www.roundrockballetfolklorico.org
This episode was recorded before the riots and protest began across the country.   I consciously did not mention the current state of affairs as to give focus and respect to the efforts Yolanda and her team is doing in addressing issues that focus on her students success in and out of her classroom.
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Michael