Walking Tall Podcast

The Walking Tall Podcast was created by two separate mass shooting survivors and heroes from their events, and a respected mental health doctor who all joined forces to share their own stories of adversity and strength, and then how they learned how to Walk Tall after being knocked down. Their guests will share their struggles and how they defied the odds to learn how to Walk Tall again in various categories of mental health. This podcast will spread a message of strength, togetherness, love, and support. In a time of despair, there is hope and a community of people that will help lift you up and Walk Tall for you until you can Walk Tall on your own. The "Walking Tall Movement" is here, and we are ready to Walk Tall for you and then with you. Hosts: Chris Maliszewski, Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, and Todd Blyleven

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E9- Kyle Thousand, Sports and Entertainment Agent shares his story

May 03, 2023 • Walking Tall Podcast • Season 1 • Episode 9

Guest Spotlight: Kyle Thousand played baseball at the University of Iowa and, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003. Kyle’s early focus on his education throughout life paid off as he went on to graduate in 2007 from law school at Creighton University. In 2011, Kyle was hired by Excel Sports Management and Casey Close as their first hire. Excel Sports Management and Casey Close are Derek Jeter’s agent. To the surprise of nobody Kyle excelled at Excel and then was hired by Jay-Z and Roc Nation becoming the agency’s first Managing Director of Baseball, representing the likes of C.C. Sabathia and Robinson Cano. After 7 years with Roc Nation Kyle left the agency and is now the Director of Baseball Operations at Milk and Honey based out of Nashville, TN. Milk and Honey is an entertainment and sports agency having some of the top talents in both industries.

The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering from mental health until they can walk it on their own. The hosts and weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain, and their journey through self, group, or individual therapy and healing to learn how to Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, compassion, and love.

Hosts: Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, Chris Maliszewski and Todd Blyleven.

Learn more about the Walking Tall Movement at www.walkingtallmovement.com

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Learn more about the Walking Tall Movement at www.walkingtallmovement.com

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