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🏀 "From Player to Pinnacle: The Greg Clink Journey" 🏀

Join us as we dive into the remarkable 16-year tenure of Greg Clink, the mastermind behind Chico State's transformation into a Division II powerhouse. Discover the passion and strategy that propelled the Wildcats to 12 postseason appearances, eight NCAA Championship Tournament berths, and an impressive collection of three NCAA West Region titles and three CCAA regular-season championships.

🎓 A proud alumnus, Coach Clink's story is not just about basketball; it's a tale of dedication and legacy. With a bachelor's and master's degree in physical education from Chico State, he's shaped lives on and off the court.

💍 Off the hardwood, Greg's personal life is a slam dunk. Married to Courtney since 2002 and father to three boys, his life is as full of action as his game plans.

Don't miss this exclusive episode where we explore the man, the coach, the educator, and the family man. Tune in to hear how Greg Clink crafted a legacy that goes beyond the game.

Jeremy, aka "The Hope Dealer" was born into almost all of the typical risk factors. From teen pregnancy to drug abuse, the streets of Long Beach, California would educate him and his brother on poverty, family, trust and commitment.  Surrounded by a chaotic world, young Jeremy found hope in his life and eventually excelled in sports, music and coaching.  Fate led him to become a prevention specialist turned keynote speaker and truth teller. A happily married husband of two, Jeremy shares his story and taps into the active side of hope for those in hopeless situations. Creator of “The Power of Ten” and "TRU HOPE Tour” he is pushing the limits around the world each time he takes the stage and shares his heart with stories, music and love.   

As a keynote speaker and team building expert, Todd is no stranger to helping people face challenges and have hard conversations.  Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015, the typical tremors people get when stepping in front of an audience took on a whole new meaning for him and were unrelenting for almost 10 years. In this episode, Todd opens up about brain surgery and the impact his diagnoses had on him, his family and the work he loves.  With a controller implanted in his chest and electrodes in his brain, Todd is now the Poster Child for Deep Brain Stimulation and will share his journey from shaking to steady.  Sure to inspire and educate anyone facing Parkinson’s or any adversity.   

We are pleased to introduce you to the 13th president of California State University of Chico.  We sat down with President Steve Perez and talked about Leadership, Family, Post Covid Education, A.I., and the Future of Chico State.  Enjoy a personal conversation and gain insights into his leadership style and the future of Higher Education and Chico State.

Gayle Hutchinson is California State University of Chico's first female president in the college's 135-year history.

Pushed into the deep end at the start of her presidency, she hit the ground running to lead the university through the Oroville Dam Crisis, the Camp Fire Disaster, and COVID-19.

Hutchinson's achievements as president include overseeing the completion of a new arts and science building, securing more than $106 million in state funding, and rebuilding many key relationships between the university and surrounding community.

Hutchinson is retiring after almost three decades in the Cal State University system, the last seven years as president of CSU Chico.

This interview is personal. As proud alums, Chico State is near and dear to our host Lain Hensley, Bill John, Todd Demorest, Ross Field, Jonas Herzog, Carol Jones and most members of the Odyssey family.

Hutchinson's experience in higher education runs deep, and her leadership insights are powerful and inspirational. She has overcome many personal and professional obstacles and shares her keys to success and her plans for the future.

Mari Ruddy is a true survivor and thriver.  She survived childhood sexual abuse, forty years as a type one diabetic, breast cancer twice and at her lowest lows two suicide attempts.  She has rebounded to complete a marathon, century bike rides and triathlons.  The endurance lifestyle is not just a sport for Mari Ruddy. She pushes herself in all areas.  She is soon-to-be a published author, is training for another marathon, dynamic motivational speaker, and is beating the odds despite being dealt many tough hands.   Mari describes the details of her transformation in her upcoming book, Extreme Healing: Finding Your Inner Endurance Athlete. Her goal in her book and this podcast is to help anyone facing long-term illness or mental struggles discover their inner healer.