By Robert Money Jr. rmoney@thestokesnews.com

Scott Smith

Robert Money | The Stokes News

DANBURY To say that North Stokes Scott Smith is a versatile coach and teacher is definitely an understatement.

For the past 23 years, the coach has been involved with JV and varsity football, baseball, girls basketball, and boys basketball. Smith also teaches CTE-Business, Finance and Marketing, Computer Science and Information Technology.

He is currently the girls basketball coach and has been since the 2017-18 season. Smiths teams have qualified for the state playoffs two out of the three seasons and also advanced to the Northwest Conference semi-finals in two of those years.

Smith, who has also been assistant football coach for 16 years, returned to the gridiron last season and coached the defensive backs. His players had eight passes defended, six interceptions, and eight fumble recoveries on a season where they finished 4-7.

Along with coaching girls basketball, he also served as an assistant coach for three seasons. He had a 10-year stint with the varsity baseball team as the head skipper and two years involved with the boys basketball team as an assistant on both the JV and varsity teams.

As a coach, I try to help my players understand their roles with sports and in life, said the coach. We all have different roles and each one is just as important as the other. I want them to learn from their mistakes and keep working hard towards each of their goals.

Of course, I want to win and Im just as competitive as anyone, but I try and look at the big picture. I hope and pray that each young lady and young man that I have coached or taught becomes a productive person in society.

Smith graduated from North Stokes in 1989 and he then entered into what he referred to as the seven-year plan. He married his wife Jill of 27 years and worked full-time while attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The coach graduated in 1997 with a Business Education Degree and then started teaching at North in the fall of that same year. The couple later had two children, Jeremy and Belle.

When coming back to North Stokes, Smith had several coaches and teachers that he admired and looked up to and they helped him through the process of beginning his career.

Coaches (Bill) Hart, (Tim) Lawson, and (Mark) Love always did the little things that most people didnt see, remembered Smith. They were committed to the kids and their programs. They were great role models and encouraged us all to make good choices. I only hope I do the same for the kids that I coach and teach.

Favorite food: Anything my wife cooks

Favorite dessert: Jills chocolate pie

Vacation spot: Home

Hobbies: Carp fishing and hanging out with the family.

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Laurel, Md. Maryland University of Integrative Healths (MUIH) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching is now an Approved Training Program with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). This approved stand-alone certificate is also embedded in MUIHs Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching program. Students and graduates who entered these programs in fall 2019 and later are eligible to sit for the HWC Certifying Examination developed by NBHWC in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

MUIHs graduate health and wellness coaching programs prepare students to become skilled health and wellness coaches who help clients clarify health and wellness goals through introspection, leverage their strengths, address challenges in behavior change, implement and sustain life-changing behaviors, and manage both setbacks and progress. These programs are grounded in MUIHs holistic and natural approach to health and wellness. They are variously offered in online, hybrid, and on-campus formats. For more information visit muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching.

Graduates of MUIHs health and wellness coaching programs are well-prepared to help clients improve their lives, to begin a new career or add value to an existing one, and to advance the field through evidence-informed practice and the highest of ethical standards. Our graduates are distinguished by their healing presence, knowledge of behavior change science, and their compassion in service of others, said Rebecca Pille, department chair of health and wellness coaching at MUIH.

Health and wellness coaching has been identified as a cutting edge career that equips professionals with a core set of skills and expertise which apply to a wide range of individuals and communities, settings, organizations, and sectors. It has emerged as a $6 billion service market in the U.S., with an estimated 109,000 health and wellness coaches and health educators.

MUIH began offering graduate programs in health and wellness coaching in 2010, including the nations first Master of Arts degree in the field in 2012. MUIH also offers masters and doctoral degrees and graduate certificates in a wide range of other integrative health disciplines.

About Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH)

Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is a leading academic institution focused on the study and practice of integrative health and wellness and one of the few universities in the U.S. dedicated solely to such practices. Deeply rooted in a holistic philosophy, its model for integrative health and wellness is grounded in whole-person, relationship-centered, evidence-informed care.

Since 1974, MUIH has been a values-driven community educating practitioners and professionals to become future health and wellness leaders through transformative programs grounded in traditional wisdom and contemporary science.

MUIH has more than 20 progressive, graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, offered on-campus and online. In the on-campus Natural Care Center and community outreach settings, MUIH provides compassionate and affordable healthcare from student interns and professional practitioners, which delivers more than 20,000 clinical treatments and consultations each year. For more information visit http://www.muih.edu.

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By STEVE FOUNTAIN, Inquirer Publisher

Please indulge me an excursion beyond the borders of Gonzales County, Texas.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles hop I-10 West for about 1,400 miles and jump on I-5 North and exit off Los Feliz Boulevard (you cant miss it).

I attended John Marshall High School.

You may not know Marshall High School by name, but youve seen it from Van Halens Hot for Teacher video to the finale of Grease to Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Boy Meets World, numerous movies, TV shows and commercials have been filmed at the last standing brick high school in Los Angeles.

But my musings today about my high school of 40 years ago arent about Hollywood trivia.

I learned last week that my varsity football coach, Hiroshi Tanaka, died at the age of 84.

Tanaka, who as a child was in an internment camp in Utah during World War II, coached the team from 1972 to 1979 during which he led it to its first winning seasons and playoff berths in a dozen years.

He had some notable players along the way, including Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl winning coach Andy Reid, and Patriots and Packers player Ron Spears.

Tanaka had a lot of successes.

Well, until his final two seasons which is when I showed up.

A year after taking second place in conference and reaching the playoffs, we went 0-9 in 1978. Just to prove that wasnt a fluke, we went 0-9 in 1979.

Coach Tanakas winless last two seasons were as much a reflection of the loss of some key senior players and a realignment that left us over-matched on numbers, talent, and experience.

In addition, while the country was getting its first glimpses of the West Coast Offense and Run-and-Gun formations, we came up with its own special offense: the Stumble and Fumble.

I also think we were doomed by our mascot.

We faced teams like the Panthers, Gauchos, Huskies, Wildcats, and Sentinels.

We being the Barristers.

John Marshall? First chief justice of the Supreme Court. Ring a bell?

So we were represented by a mascot named after an obsolete term for a lawyer, with a cherub face, dressed in a blue gown and mortarboard hat, and holding a scroll.

Johnny Barristers striking pose invoked all the fear of someone saying hit me and Ill sue!

And, God bless our cheerleaders, but 2-4-6-8 litigate, litigate! didnt inspire us on the field.

Tanaka took the losing in stride. Yes, he hated to lose. But he also remained amazingly patient. I only remember him really losing it with us a couple of times. By his nature, losing it meant raising his voice and using a rare and relatively mild profanity. In hindsight, he was trying to instill in us the importance of finishing strong, putting your best effort forward, and not giving up, no matter the result. He preached team over the individual.

That really didnt hit me until the bus ride back from our last game of the 1979 season. It was a strange feeling not only realizing I was never going to play again, but that I hadnt given my best effort for the team.

It was akin to someone losing a family member and lamenting if I only had one more day with them.

Tanaka was out as varsity coach after that season, demoted to the sub-varsity team. Dan Beattie moved up to varsity, bringing with him a talented group of players he developed.

I cant pinpoint when or why, but after I graduated, I asked Coach Beattie if I could help. He really didnt know me. I ended up filming the varsity games.

But I also managed to get Beattie to let me run the JVs. He didnt have a plan for a JV team in 1980, so I offered to work with the players mainly getting them to run the opponents offense and defense in practice. I also ran them through the only drills I knew from Coach Tanaka.

We only played one game at the end of the season my coaching debut which we won.

By the 1981 season, Beattie and his assistant, Ken Gerard, warmed up to having me around. We actually played a full season of JV games. As Tanaka taught me, practice all you want, but there is no substitution for actually playing the game.

In 1982, about six of my JVs were now varsity starters. And several others were key role players. By then, Id jumped over to Hollywood High to coach sub-varsity defense. But dang if Marshall didnt go out and win the schools first-ever city football championship that season.

I claim no role in that championship. For two years, I simply gave some young players something instead of standing around while the varsity practiced.

However, Id like to think that first championship had a little sprinkle of Coach T in it.

I cant remember the last time I spoke with Coach Tanaka, but I do remember him joking with me and as always being his kind and sincere self.

Like those people who influence most us in life, my memories about coach are more about how he treated me and his example than the wins (or lack thereof) on the field.

Sometimes, our greatest lessons are learned through losses.

Rest in peace, Coach Tanaka.

(Steve Fountain is the Publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer).

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Jalen Little brings plenty of experience to the Colorado State University Pueblo women's basketball program. He guarantees he'll bring the energy.

And he's so close to home that he feels at home.

Last Tuesday, LIttle joined the Pack as an assistant coach under head coach Tommie Johnson.

"We are beyond excited to add Coach Little's extensive knowledge, contagious energy, and unmatched passion for the game to our program," Johnson said.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Little played his high school ball at Sierra High School. He earned honorable mention All-State honors.

Little last worked in Colorado for Harrison School District in Colorado Springs. He tutored gifted and talented students. He also designed summer activity programs for students

"It's a blessing for sure," Little said about returning to Colorado. "I was recruited by Tommie in high school from junior college. I know and understand the culture (at CSU Pueblo) for sure."

No stranger to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Little joins the Pack after four seasons at Chadron State College. Little served as assistant coach for the Eagles men's basketball team.

In his four years with the Eagles, Little helped with camps. He also was instrumental in the Eagles recruiting efforts. Little coached Colby Jackson and Brian Rodriguez-Flores to all-RMAC recognitions in 2019-20.

During Little's tenure, the Eagles totaled seven all-RMAC selections. Little's Eagles also landed 22 student-athletes on the RMAC's all-Academic honor roll.

Before joining Chadron State, Little interned at Abilene Christian University. He served as the athletic director's Intern after being hand-picked by athletic director Lee DeLeon. In his time at Abilene Christian, Little helped raise funds for a variety of Wildcat programs.

Little understands coaching women as different than coaching men.

"Women tend to listen more to what you are trying to teach them," Little said. "I can't wait to see what we can do on the court.

"I was welcomed by everyone since Day 1. I've really bought into what we're doing. Coach Tommie has a vision and all the pieces are in place."

Little, 27, believes his strength is the energy he provides.

"I'm an energy giver," he said. "I want to be part of their life and want the players to forget about what is going on and bring their energy every day to practice.

"We're not going to expect anything but about average and want to get things as perfect as we can."

As an athlete, Little competed at the D-I level playing for Abilene Christian. As the Wildcats starting point guard, Little ranked sixth in the Southland Conference with 4.5 assists per game as a senior. In his junior season, Little totaled 11 assists in a game against Houston Baptist University.

Little played one season at Otero Junior College. He averaged 11.6 points per game and 6.7 assists per game as a sophomore for the Rattlers.

After prepping at Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, Little began his collegiate playing career with the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Starting as a freshman, Little led the team with 3.4 assists per game. His 93 assists are second-most in Alaska-Anchorage history by a freshman.

The CSU Pueblo women open their season Nov. 27 at Colorado Christian University.

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Keeping legendary Huskers together falls on shoulders of 'Red Beran'

Mike "Red" Beran, a Nebraska football letterman in the early 1970s, channels his tenacity into keeping former Huskers in touch and works with the athletic department to honor these legendary players. Read more here.

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On Sept. 26, 1970, the Husker football team shut out Army. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Read more here.

Gen. William C. Westmoreland arrived in Lincoln in 1970 seeking to win a red cowboy hat. He left 48 hours later having lost a bathrobe to Nebraskas governor. Read more here.

Army was 1-1 when it played Nebraska in 1970. A second win never came that season. Read more here.

Long before Nebraska joined the Big Ten, Bob Devaney recruited players from that part of the country. And those Rust Belt Huskers played a big part in winning the national title in 1970. Read more here.

On Oct. 3, 1970, the Husker football team defeated Minnesota. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Read more here.

In its last nonconference game of 1970, Nebraska dominated Minnesota behind standout performances from some of Omaha's best. But after beating the Gophers, tougher tests in the Big Eight remained. Read more here.

The 1970 Huskers young defense was fueling local anticipation that Minnesota could score with Nebraska. It was not to be. Read more here.

For decades Missouri was one of Nebraska's biggest rivals. And their meeting in 1970 epitomized the physicality of that rivalry especially one big hit delivered by a Husker lineman. Read more here.

On Oct. 10, 1970, the Husker football team defeated Missouri. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Read more here.

After beating Missouri in their Big Eight opener, the 1970 Huskers started to get more national attention with their first No. 1 vote though that march to the top was still just beginning. Read more here.

The Huskers in 1970 "bruised" Missouri, a Big Eight preseason favorite, in their conference opener. Read more here.

Nebraska's 1970 national championship team was fortunate to have two great quarterbacks in Jerry Tagge and Van Brownson. Bob Devaney had a great situation." Click here to read more.

On Oct. 17, 1970, the Husker football bounced back from a 10-point deficit to defeat Kansas. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Read more here.

Prior to Jayhawks game against the 1970 Huskers, Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers said, Nebraska is fearsome." Read more here.

Onone of the biggest catches of Guy Ingles career a 80-yard touchdown in a win over Kansas it didnt hurt that he was on the field with the best player in Husker history, writes Sam McKewon. Read more here.

Boyd Epley, who at the time was a pole vaulter with a bad back, revolutionized strength training more than 50 years ago and helped lay the foundation for Bob Devaney's national champion Huskers. Read more here.

On Oct. 24, 1970, the Husker football buried Oklahoma State in their most productive scoring since 1922. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Read more here.

Nebraska fans couldn't help but dream big when the 1970 Huskers could throw knockout punches in so many ways. Read more here.

Oklahoma State anticipated an advantage over the 1970 Huskers with its passing game. That did not come to fruition. Read more here.

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Most Americans do not live very political lives. Many dont think about politics at all. Some 47 percent of the population didnt weigh in on the 2016 presidential campaign, one of the most polarizing in American history. On average, some 100 million Americans who are eligible to vote in each election in the past 12 years choose not to. Why? According to a Knight Foundation study, its because they have less faith in electoral systems, are less engaged in the news, and simply arent sure who to vote for. For so many parents, its simpler: They dont have faith that policy will help them get through the day. Affordable healthcare and child care are a distant hope for many, as is having enough of a cushion to get back up when jobs are lost. Who has time to follow debates when you have two jobs? Who has time to get political when you have only a handful of hours to see your kids?

The stakes have only risen in 2020. With a sky-high unemployment rate, a pandemic-fueled exodus of working parents (especially moms), and economic disparity that has not been seen in our lifetime, its easy to paint a bleak picture. Politicians are doing just that stoking fears and painting in broad strokes that depict an aspect of American life, but hardly a full picture.

So what does American life really look like for parents in 2020? We wanted to know and went out in search of a more realistic portrayal of it. In our search, we found Miriam Cruz. Cruz, 35, lives in Santa Clara, California, where she is raising two children an 12-year-old and 1-year-old with her partner, Cliff, 32, and her mother. The primary struggle of the Cruz household is child care, something that takes up 40 percent of Miriams income. In America, this is close to the norm, where it costs around $15,000 per year to provide child care for an infant, or 22 percent of the median household income. This is, needless to say, a struggle for most parents. Miriam is no exception.

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BEFORE THE PANDEMIC,Miriam Cruz had never had to pay for child care. Her mother, who lives with her and her partner, Cliff Sr., cared for her 1-year-old son, Cliff Jr. But her nightshift got cut because of COVID and she was forced to work days again. With grandma working a different shift, there was no one to watch Cliff Jr. So, now, Miriam and Cliff must pay $140 a day for a neighbor to babysit.

Our need for child care is an indirect result of the pandemic, says Cliff Sr. We wouldnt need it if things were like they were.

Its an expense the Cruz-Henderson family wasnt prepared for, but theyre making it work. They have to. Miriam is a court supervisor in the Santa Clara, California, court system. Cliff is a court interpreter. They need to be a dual-income household to make ends meet. Staying home permanently to watch Cliff Jr. was never an option.

Miriams day starts at 6 a.m. and ends around midnight. When she wakes, she prepares Cliff Jr.s food as well as supplies for his sitter. After that, she makes sure Anthony, her 12-year-old, is set up for remote school. At 12 years old, he wont go back to the physical classroom until at least 2021. So now, he sits down in front of the computer every single day from 8:30 to 12, alone in the house for a few hours. Miriam makes sure he has lunch ready, whether its in the form of a scheduled Uber Eats delivery or made from leftovers in the fridge. Then shes out the door.

Cliff Sr. sleeps in until 7, and hes out the door just as quickly. Hes glad to be working at all. From March until late June, his court interpreting work as a contactor essentially dried up.

My work depends on court overflow, he says. There are interpreters who are employees who work at the courts. But theres always a need for extra, which is why Im usually able to work every day. The courts were shuttered when the pandemic hit. Fewer court cases mean fewer interpreters were needed.

While work picked up for Cliff Sr., hes still making, he estimates, nearly 25-percent less than he was before the pandemic. Thats because a huge part of his work was also through depositions and non-court related appearances. Those dried up, too.

All this means that the Cruz-Henderson family budget is tight. Not only are they on the hook for an additional $700 a week in child care, but their grocery costs have also increased because Anthony eats two extra meals a day at home. Anthony qualified for reduced-cost meals at school. He would get two meals (breakfast and lunch) for free for five days a week. But, while Santa Clara schools are doing their best and provide free lunch every day for students at pick-up-locations, the program just isnt accessible for homes like the Cruz-Hendersons, where there are two working parents. No one can pick up the meals.

I know this is extreme, Miriam says, but the kids are home all day, and theyre just eating. My groceries have doubled in cost. Im at work. I cant be driving by to go get [the school-provided] meals.

Miriams work has also been affected by the pandemic. In the beginning, when stay-at-home orders hit, the Santa Clara Courts were faced with tightening budgets and decided to move everyone to 32 hours a week or four days with a slight pay cut. It was either that or layoffs. Now, Miriam spends half her time working at the courts in person, and the other half at home attending depositions via Zoom. Miriams glad to have her job, but the belt-tightening is getting to the point where theyve had to punch more holes in the leather.

Her work-from-home schedule does, at least, have one advantage: Shes home with Anthony and can try to keep an eye on him while she does her own work. Still, add this onto a sometimes-not-perfect child care situation for her youngest, and the fact that Zoom school has technical difficulties and limits her son socio-emotionally, and its by no means what it was before. Her son misses being in actual school. He misses his friends, and he misses playing sports. Cliff Jr. is too young to know what hes missing but old enough to be a handful.

Miriam and Cliff Sr. dont see their current situation as impossible. But it is precarious. Cliff Sr. picks the baby every day after work, where he takes over until Miriam gets home. From there, its another rush of activities. Cliff makes sure Anthony has done his homework; then Miriam arrives and they both exercise while Anthony babysits for an hour. Afterward, Miriam starts on dinner. They eat. Miriams mom returns from work around 7 and the next few hours are dedicated to bedtime and next-day preparations. They might go on an evening walk. Miriam might do some work on her side life coaching business. Cliff Sr. might work on some music. If both of them are lucky, theyll be asleep by midnight.

None of this schedule, of course, includes the standard parenting issues that occur throughout the days and weeks. Anthonys school has been tricky for Miriam to navigate. In the beginning, she was relieved that her son understood what at-home school required and did his work.

Im super grateful that he is actually afraid of me and he knows he has consequences, she said when he first began school. So he knows that he needs to be logged on at 8:30.

But this bliss only lasted a few weeks. A teacher called and told her that Anthony had nine assignments missing. And Anthony is bored. Hes tired of being on the computer the Playstation, just a few feet away, beckons in between classes and he misses his friends.

He doesnt enjoy Zoom classrooms, or the homework, or doing things electronically, she says. Im trying to keep him motivated.

Miriam understands that Anthony is her responsibility and no one elses. But at this point, especially in the times shes working from home, it feels like its another full-time-job on top of her full-time job. There are none of the supports that exist in a normal school environment. No counseling hours. No tutoring sessions.

I understand that its a parents responsibility, she says one Friday afternoon when shes furloughed from the court. But its a whole job in and of itself to get your kid to do their homework and the follow-ups, and things like that. If we had a little bit more support from the teachers in regards to missing assignments, or maybe just more communication

Miriam drifts off. Nine missing assignments that have to be done online for a kid who is already tired of being online all day?

Im not on the school website every day. Im working. I have so many other things going on. And to be honest, he didnt do them because he didnt want to, and now Im battling with my child, she says. Hes here all day and hes sick of being on the computer. As a mother, its my responsibility. But sometimes, its a little bit too much.

These are normal stresses of parenthood. Sometimes kids dont do assignments. But now, during the pandemic, such small events can carry enormous weight.

Do Miriam and Cliff Sr. think the way their life is right now is sustainable? For Miriam, it oscillates. It is a struggle. But, she says, shes in the best shape of her life ever since her bout with postpartum depression, shes had a consistent routine of Zoom exercise classes at least three days a week, has been in charge of her mental health and eats better than ever. Cliff, meanwhile, has stepped up along with her and things are looking up at work. They love each other, theyre happy people, and theyre handling the things the best they can through healthy coping mechanisms and a healthy perspective.

But theres something they both appear to agree on: Whatever theyve managed to cobble together in terms of child care to get through this time could be much better, much cheaper, or much more helpful.

A few weeks ago, the next-door neighbor who babysits abruptly canceled on Miriam because she feared she had been exposed to COVID-19. The move was one made out of a concern for safety, but Miriam didnt have enough time to find child care. No centers are open near them. Miriam was lucky enough to be working from home and could sit Cliff Jr. on her lap when she attended depositions. But it certainly wasnt ideal.

Miriam and Cliff Sr. are thinking about taking Cliff Jr. out of child care altogether on the off-weeks when Miriam works from home. It will save them $1,400 per month. It wont be easy. But its something theyre considering.

Its hard for Miriam and Cliff Sr. to imagine the government cant be doing more than it is. Maybe its incompetence she brings up the fact that nail salons in her area are open well before schools are or maybe its that the government just doesnt seem to know how to help.

Because of the pandemic, we do now have to pay child care because of what happened with Miriams mother, Cliff says when asked if he thinks theres anything the government could do to help. But it seems like an uphill battle to make a case for that.

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There was reason to be jubilant on Oct. 15 high school football was back with the Tigers vs. Big Lake at S.R. Knutson Field.

For most folks, the return of the gridiron sport was reason enough to be joyous; however, the evening offered a bonus experience for fans the induction of the 2020 Hutchinson High School Wall of Fame members.

This year, HHS recognized Ryan Dolder, athlete; Lowell Himle, coach; Wendell Jahnke, outstanding graduate; Glen "Clancy" Kurth, fan; and the late Carol Wendt, coach.

Dolder, 43, is the all-time goals, assists and points leader in the history of Hutchinson boys hockey. He said the honor "meant a lot."

"When you're younger you don't really reflect on certain moments or experiences in life," he said. "As you get older, I think you start to look back on those moments and start to self-reflect. ... An honor like this validates the work and effort I tried to put in, and maybe it means I left some sort of imprint during a very meaningful point in my life."

Lowell Himle, 74, served as track and field coach for 50 years at HHS.

"This is a tribute to all the athletes I had who worked hard and understood that we needed more than first places to win meets," he said of the Wall of Fame recognition. "Every inch or even quarter inch could make a difference in placing."

Jahnke, 87, was a four-sport letter winner in high school (football, basketball, baseball and track) and a member of the Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame. He was especially proud due to his age and was so glad the Wall of Fame committee was willing to consider older grads.

Glen "Clancy" Kurth, 70, described the honor as "humbling." The Tigers super fan lettered in football as a sophomore, junior and senior at HHS.

"It's an accomplishment for a 70-year-old to be remembered in the trophy case at your high school," Kurth said. "I'm very proud to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and a Hutchinson Tigers fan."

Kurth said what made the evening was the attendance of his high school coaches Bill Snyder, Dave Larson and Bev Luke, whose husband, Denny, coached him.

"All three were there to be with me," he said. "It was special for them and very special for me."

Jodi Wendtaccepted the award for her mother, the late Carol Wendt, a two-time Minnesota Coachofthe Year and memberofthe Minnesota Coaches HallofFame. As girls golf coach, Wendt took either an individual or a team to the state tournament 23 out of the 24 years that she coached.

"To have her recognized publicly means a lot and displays the impact she had on this community," said daughter Stacy Thompson.

Like Kurth, Thompson said her mom would have felt "extremely humbled."

"She knew that the reason she had so much success was because of the God-given talents each and every golfer she coached had (no matter how big or small)," Thompson said, "and their willingness to use these talents to work together as a team to not only be successful, but also to represent the Hutchinson community well."

Lives are defined by great accomplishments and the ability to overcome tough setbacks. In this Leader Q&A, the Wall of Fame inductees share their experiences and advice for young people.

What are the moments/people that defined your career?

Dolder: I guess the cliche answer would be my parents, but without their sacrifices, something like this never would've happened. All of the experiences I had in high school, college and beyond, especially when it comes to sports, were a direct result of the sacrifices my parents made for me. I also think it's all of the teammates and coaches I had. The wins and losses fade away, but the relationships you build with your teammates and coaches last forever.

Himle: My coaching career would likely never have happened if it had not been for a chance meeting with Len Lasley at the Hutch Cafe when we were both here interviewing for our new jobs. Since I had some experience in high school and college, he asked if I was interested in helping the varsity high jumpers. I went from being a volunteer, to a junior high coach, and finally to an assistant varsity coach. Len and I coached together for 50 years.

Jahnke:Miss Michaelson, who taught me how to use math throughout my life and a love of numbers. Jim Witham, Mankato State basketball coach, (he taught me) how important teamwork is.

Kurth: My parents. Kurth said he attended St. John's parochial school through eighth grade. When his classmates headed to high school in Buffalo Lake, his parents worked hard so he and his sister could attend school in Hutchinson.

I'm a farmer who likes to talk sports. I do like to sit down with younger high school, college kids and visit with them. I feel honored that they want to sit down and visit with me.

Thompson: My mom would always say, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' Matthew 7:12. Her faith in Jesus Christ ran deep, which then translated through her kindness, patience, understanding and love that she showed each of her golfers. C.W., as her players called her, was not about trophies and accolades, but instead making the girls feel like they were special and mattered. These moments of virtues that she shared with her players defines her coaching career.

What was your greatest hurdle, and how did you overcome it?

Dolder: That's a tough one, because I think every person faces difficult hurdles in life, many much more significant hurdles than I faced. In regards to sports, I think one of the biggest hurdles I felt I always had to overcome was the perception of being from 'a small town.' I wouldn't trade growing up in a small town for anything, but there was always a perception that because we were small, the competition we played didn't stack up against what the bigger schools played. A lot of times because of this, as I moved up in levels, other players and coaches didn't give much respect to where I came from. I always felt I had to work harder to overcome that perception. And that perception is nonsense. If you're good enough you'll find a way. If you're a kid in Hutchinson who thinks you might have to go somewhere else because of this, you don't. You will get your opportunities to wipe the floor, field or ice with a kid from Edina or Wayzata at some point.

Himle: My coaching assignments could change from year to year. Techniques and equipment were changing in the high jump, pole vault, shot put and discus. The weight of the girls' shot put changed. No more sawdust and bags of foam in the high jump pits. Metal pole vault poles were replaced by fiberglass poles. Because fiberglass poles would break, safety became a huge concern. To address this, the pits were enlarged. What I knew about each event at one time no longer applied. Coaching clinics, instructional videos and track publications helped me keep up with the changes.

Jahnke: The death of my father at age 6. (This) was accomplished with the wonderful help of my mother and the great support of my HHS friends and the Hutch community.

Kurth: A large number of small farms are being eliminated. It's a trend in the ag industry. People are going elsewhere. They're trying to paint a brighter picture. It's not hard to get depressed, down in the dumps these days. My parents taught me to stay on an even keel not too low and not too high.

I'm sometimes not as good of a listener as I should be. I need to listen better. Now I have to let other people talk, give them the opportunity and be supportive of them.

Thompson: The greatest hurdle that she talked about often was growing up in a 'man's world' where there were no women's sports. As a female athlete, this was extremely frustrating. Instead of giving up, she grabbed her catcher's gear the minute she got home from school and met the boys at the ball field and joined right in. Once she became a teacher at Hutchinson High School, she found other ways to provide activities for women prior to sports being available. Through her involvement with the GAA (Girls Athletic Association), she led a group of women to the Boundary Waters for an annual canoe trip. As female sports became more accessible, she was very active in helping these girls participate in the sports she wasn't able to through her coaching career.

What advice would you give young people today?

Dolder: I would say two things: One, get off social media. Very little good comes from it. Two, enjoy every minute of being young. It goes by fast. At all ages, but especially when you're young, it's easy to constantly look ahead and forget to live in the moment. High school can be tough, but you'll also realize when you're older that some of your best memories came from high school. Make the most of that time. You don't want to look back years later and say, "I wish I did things differently."

Himle:I would recommend they participate in as many activities as they can handle. By doing so, they build all programs and make them better. It also will make them a better all-around person.

Jahnke: Never give up. We can all achieve our dreams if we keep trying our hardest no matter how tough the situation. May be a bit 'corny,' but sure worked for me.

Kurth: When I go to a graduation, I tell the graduate two things: There are classmates you'll never see again, and start your retirement as soon as possible. Being single made it easier for me. You don't want to spend your whole life and be broke. Have goals. At 70, I'm looking 10-15 years down the road. I want to live out my life at my farm, if my health permits. In retirement, find things you like to do but didn't have time for. Have a bucket list. Travel was never priority. I'm catching up with friends now. Be an example. Don't be afraid to give back. Growing up, 4-H was a big deal for me. It meant a lot to me. I give back to Hutchinson High School, the McLeod County Fair and Hutchinson Huskies baseball.

Thompson: My mom would remind young women to be thankful for the opportunities they have available to them today. From an early age, she taught her granddaughters to be proud of their abilities to participate in female sports. She would also advise young people to work hard and give your all toward the things you are passionate about. That is the way she lived her life, and what she taught her family and golfers to do as well.

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We begin with Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall, who is being investigated for allegations of verbal and physical abuse from current and former players. The stories have been corroborated by former players and coaches and reported by media outlets, including Sports Illustrated.

Former Wichita State player Shaquille Morris alleges he was punched twice by Marshall during a 2015 practice, and Marshall is also accused of choking assistant coach Kyle Lindsted the following year. Marshall, according to WatchStadium.com, also routinely physically and verbally abused members of the program and demeaned his players with ethnic and racial slurs.

Marshall coached at Winthrop from 1998 to 2007 before joining Wichita State. The descriptions of his behavior there mirror those described by his players at Wichita State, which is conducting an internal investigation now. Multiple former Winthrop players say, according to WatchStadium.com, that Marshall made racist and sexist comments toward players, and that he mocked a player who took prescription medication for his mental health.

Former Winthrop players also detailed various instances in WatchStadium.com reporting when Marshall physically assaulted players on multiple occasions, both on and off the court. In one of the detailed accounts that are coming to light after the WatchStadium.com reporting and the Winthrop investigation, players recall Marshall grabbing a player by the shirt and slamming him against a wall.

Did Marshall deny the charges?

I acknowledge that my coaching style isnt for everyone. I am passionate and energetic, and countless players have thrived on my programs and excelled in our team culture, Marshall told The Athletic. I am not demeaning or abusive. I have always pledged my full-hearted commitment to my team.

I interviewed Howard University basketball coach Kenny Blakeney for my show The Rematch, and his immediate response was:

I dont think white men should be yelling at Black kids. We have a history that goes back to some things that are traumatic with that.

Heres the unfortunate reality: This type of abuse with this particular racial dynamic of a white coach abusing Black players happens much more often at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) than people are aware of.

Im not advocating being soft on players or coddling them. I dont coach on the college level, but I do coach my sons AAU team, the FBCG Elite Dynamic Disciples, and any of my players will tell you: Im not the one to tolerate any foolishness. My son calls me Coach Carter without the cursing. Im a disciplinarian. I am strict. I hold guys accountable both on and off the floor. Yes, sir is the only appropriate response to a coach. But there is a fine line between discipline and abuse.

Blakeney told me he wants young men to understand they dont have to feel less of a person to do what somebody is asking them to do.

I want the young men that I coach to be whole, meaning I dont want them to be mentally or emotionally broken when they leave me. I want to treat young men as if I am coaching my own son. Do I have to coach guys hard sometimes? Yeah, I do, but I want to coach guys in a way where its respectful.

Respectful.

I remember when I was at Syracuse University and we were playing Indiana at the Maui Invitational. Now, this wasnt a big arena like the Carrier Dome. It was more of an enclosed arena resembling a high school gym, so everyone was close and could hear anyone yelling.

Indiana player A.J. Guyton did something wrong and got subbed out of the game, and as we were advancing the ball up the floor, we heard a loud booming voice that echoed through the gym. It was Coach Bobby Knight humiliating one of the Indiana players.

I want the young men that I coach to be whole, meaning I dont want them to be mentally or emotionally broken when they leave me. I want to treat young men as if I am coaching my own son. Do I have to coach guys hard sometimes? Yeah, I do, but I want to coach guys in a way where its respectful. Howard University coach Kenny Blakeney

You piece of s motherfer! Bring your stupid a here. What the f are you doing!

Those were his exact words. My point guard Jason Hart was dribbling the ball up the court, and we both stopped in the middle of the game and stared at him in amazement. And the Indiana player looked like an abused child who had been stripped of his humanity in front of an audience. It was the worst thing I had ever witnessed.

Our assistant coach Louis Orr yelled for us to snap out of it and keep playing, because we paused during the middle of the game, shocked by what we were seeing.

It made me think of the movie Roots when the slave master tied Kunta Kinte to the tree because he wouldnt answer to his slave name Toby, and he brought all the other enslaved people to watch as he whipped him into accepting his slave name. Thats what I thought of watching Knight publicly and verbally whip the player into submission.

I remember later passing Guyton in the hotel as my teammate Kueth Duany and I were walking around, and he wouldnt even make eye contact with us. He looked broken.

I also remember Guyton publicly defending Knight after Indiana player Neil Reed accused Knight of physically choking him at practice.

Without this system, without Coach Knight challenging me, that would not have been possible, Guyton said. I say that because at Indiana you know youre going to be challenged. I dont think Neil Reed understood that. In order to become an All-American, youre going to be challenged by a coach that pushes you to the limit. Its all a process of a boy becoming a man.

I couldnt believe what I was seeing. I asked my former teammate if he remembered this.

Indiana University coach Bobby Knight (right) chastises player Daryl Thomas (left) in a Big Ten game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Indiana, on Feb. 10, 1984.

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I had heard and seen the tirades of Coach Knight on TV and it was always part of the lore of The General. But getting to see it up close and personal in the Maui Classic was surreal and seeing the real-time reactions of the players, said Duany. It was highly uncomfortable seeing the Indiana University player in somewhat a shock and daze so long after the game, walking with his head down, almost like that movie Get Out, a clear gloss over his eyes.

I think that way of doing things now is not acceptable because we have also learned of the mental health challenges of what it does to some young men. It can lead to some being emotionally bankrupt and forever lacking confidence. These types are always forgotten, said Duany. Just speaking to former high-level athletes whove dealt with being the punching bag, a vast number are not doing well and hold resentment for many years. I have seen other players become controlled and almost robotic for the coach who in some cases verbally abused the player.

Let me be clear, Im not saying this to disparage anyone. I am using this example that I personally witnessed to point out a much bigger issue. I believe this type of abuse happens more often than many are aware of at PWIs. Of course, not at all of them, but more often than it should. Some in plain sight like Knight, others behind closed doors like Marshall.

Some even resulting in tragedy, such as University of Maryland football coach DJ Durkin and strength coach Rick Court in the case of Jordan McNair, who died of a heat stroke and didnt receive proper medical care during a practice.

Its important to note that Maryland did conduct an external investigation and fired both coaches, but that was only after public pressure. Their initial reaction was to treat McNair like a diseased slave, throw him overboard and continue sailing. This practice has to change.

Tragedies like this only get revealed after an assistant coach, staff member or former player blows the whistle. Its a system that allows for this type of abuse to remain prevalent and go unchecked absent public outcry and, yes, this should sound very similar to the issue with police accountability.

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This is why I can appreciate Blakeney having the courage to speak out against college coaches who engage in the emotional and physical abuse of Black college athletes.

Blakeneys approach should be the mentality adopted by all coaches, because he understands the fine line between discipline and maltreatment, between being a tough demanding coach and being an abuser.

Dont be surprised if we see an increasing exodus of top Black athletes migrating to historically Black colleges and universities instead of attending PWIs.

Etan Thomas is a senior writer for basketballnews.com and is the host of a podcast called The Rematch. He also writes for The Guardian and has previously written for The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN, ESPN, Hoopshype.com and slamonline. He frequently can be seen on MSNBC as a special correspondent for hot topics. and co-hosts a weekly local radio show on WPFW 89.3FM, The Collision, where sports and politics collide.

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Top 10 Pinterest Experts

New York City, New York, Oct. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world of marketing and driving traffic to your business is always evolving, despite the fundamentals remaining mostly the same. With new trends constantly emerging, in recent years weve seen the rise of Pinterest as a marketing tool for businesses. Pinterest allows you to discover what your audience loves, drive tons of traffic and convert more browsers into buyers. For most of us who use Pinterest however, we have no real idea or strategy of exactly how to use it optimally. According to Boost Media Agency, the need for a Pinterest expert to help you drive traffic and increase sales using Pinterest is essential. Here we present the Top 10 Pinterest Coaches who are making a difference with their work, and can take your business to a whole new level.

Willow Kaii(@willowkaii)

A Pinterest Coach & Brand Consultant whos worked with nearly 100 ambitious, young entrepreneurs from all over the world, Willow Kaii is an expert when it comes to taking your Pinterest from 0-100, fast. Also an emerging star on TikTok, after Willow left the Los Angeles Marketing Agency world, he pivoted his energy into helping service-based entrepreneurs and direct-to-consumer brands harness the immense abilities of Pinterest to create a blizzard of organic and aligned traffic for them.

Hes been consulting with billion-dollar brands in the wellness, marketing and fashion industries, and helps young and ambitious entrepreneurs follow his path to success by coaching them on how to use attraction marketing on Instagram, and how to provide a proven ROI for their clients using Pinterest. I do not run a single ad for my business or my clients. We solely rely on the abilities of aligned, organic traffic and the immense capabilities of social media. My approach is direct, and positions all of my clients as the perfect solution to someones problem. I call it solution-based marketing, Willow explains. Bringing in $300k profit in his first year of business and achieving incredible client results including a $28k Pinterest launch, Willow has the knowledge and breadth of experience to grow your brand exponentially.

Shruti Pangtey(@shrutipangtey)

A passionate lifestyle blogger turned digital entrepreneur, Shruti Pangtey left her former life and career in India working in a leadership role at a fortune 500 company, to start a fresh life in Germany. Discovering her passion for blogging, social media and online marketing, she realised that there was a huge gap in the market when it comes to business owners and brands leveraging Pinterest as a marketing tool. She had a vision to change that through online education. So, she created Digital Empires, helping content creators and small business owners grow their audience, leads and sales using Pinterest.

Her signature program Pinfluencer Collective, is a marketing membership designed to keep business owners at their A-game when it comes to Pinterest. The success framework she teaches inside Pinfluencer Collective is based on profitably scaling multiple blogs herself, as well working with 1:1 clients before converting her knowledge into a training program. Providing her members with video classes, design templates and content action plans to ensure marketing momentum every month your needs will be covered from A-Z inside Pinfluencer Collective. For all things Pinterest marketing, whether it be SEO, design methods, traffic strategies, list-building and sales tactics, Shruti Pangtey is your girl.

Miranda Meyers(@wildrootmarketing)

Miranda Meyers is the founder of a marketing agency for creatives, Wildroot Marketing. Together with her husband Joshua, they started Wildroot Marketing in January 2020, as a side hustle until the business flourished and hit the 6-figure mark within nine months. Since then, theyve worked with nearly a hundred creative brands, including High Moon Studio, Squarestylist, Wayfarer Design Studio, and Quill and Co. Design, helping them with their Pinterest marketing as their main focus.

Wildroot Marketings vision is to create holistic and effective marketing strategies that are designed to increase brand awareness, convert leads, and transform a brands online presence. From account setups, monthly management, to creating evergreen sales funnels and ad campaigns, Miranda and Joshua will help you lay a strong foundation on Pinterest. Every project begins with an intensive strategy phase to help brands understand their audience first, know what theyre looking for, how their audiences needs align with their goals, and ultimately, how they convert them to paying customers. Their focus is on conversion metrics, not just vanity metrics - their marketing strategies are based on buyer psychology, statistics, data, research, and personal experiences, enabling them to deliver incredible results, time after time.

Jen Stanbrook (@jenstanbrook)

As a top UK interiors blogger, Jen had been using Pinterest for years to boost her website traffic with incredible results. So much so that her blog and business has given her life changing experiences and opportunities in the last decade as well as 1 million followers on Pinterest. Other bloggers and businesses started asking her how they could do the same, and so she created her first course PINSIGHT. Now 4 years later she is a leading voice in Pinterest Marketing in the UK and has helped hundreds of businesses master the art of Pinterest through courses Pinning Made Simple, workshops such as PinTips and 1-1 coaching. This year she launched her flagship programme, The Pinning Club, a membership group for businesses to get the support they need as they implement their Pinterest skills. Reaching a wider audience, improving sales and growing email lists through Pinterest can feel overwhelming but Jen makes it simple, logical and fun with her no nonsense, step by step approach. A champion of female entrepreneurs in particular, Jen has created a community of inspiring founders who love her energy and positive outlook.

Georgina White (@pineapplewhitemedia)

Georgina White, Founder of Pineapple White Media is a Pinterest Coach & Account specialist who specialises in working with Online Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Course Creators, Podcasters & Creative Service Providers) to help them understand and leverage the incredible Power of Pinterest Marketing in order to; drive web traffic, grow their email lists and get new clients! Recently nominated as one of the 'Top 40 Digital Women to watch in 2020' and a Finalist for 'Digital Woman of the Year 2020 Georgina offers 1-1 Coaching and Pinterest Management to clients who want to run a profitable business, attract new clients AND have a life BUT without the juggling act. Marketing your business on Pinterest is easier than you think and Georgie is passionate about showing you how!

Kate Wilkinson (@katewilkinsoncreative)

Spending her days helping heart-led coaches and entrepreneurs sell their products, programs and courses on autopilot, Kate Wilkinson is a Pinterest Strategist and VA Coach, who knows exactly how to leverage the power of Pinterest. Kates mission is simple to turn the hustle-cycle on its head. When she works with her clients, she harnesses the power of Pinterests evergreen automated powers, allowing them to make passive sales without even having to open their laptop. So often I speak to female business owners who tell me that they cant step away from Instagram - even for a day - without worrying that their growth will come to a screeching halt Kate explains.

Having experienced it all herself, Kate understands that no one is their best self when theyre burnt-out. This is why she believes and embodies this philosophy so heavily, as the impact it can have on your life, career, health and relationships can be dire. So, are you looking to build the foundations for lasting, sustainable business growth, regardless of the next algorithm change or social media trend? Kate has the skills, resources and abundance of energy to get you there.

Ariana Urbina (@arianaaurbina)

Ariana Urbina is a Pinterest strategist and mentor who has a passion for helping women elevate their lives, by finding purpose-led and balanced business ventures. She has always had a heart for helping others, volunteering for countless organizations throughout her teenage years. Right after graduating from college, she set out to make an impact by working for a non-profit organization.

When Ariana became a mom, she knew right away that she needed a career that would allow her to stay home with her children. Thats when she discovered Pinterest marketing, left her work, and began managing business accounts for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Ariana built her freelance business while working as a virtual assistant and a Pinterest social media manager simultaneously. Now that she was able to build a sustainable business giving her the freedom that she needed as a stay-at-home and working mom, she wanted to extend her knowledge by empowering others to do the same. This coming November, Ariana is launching her step-by-step course called Pin Pro VA, where she teaches how to build a full-fledged online business. She also offers private or group sessions for people wanting to have a higher level of support. If youre looking to navigate the waters of being a multi-talented entrepreneur, Arianas firsthand experience will guide you towards your journey to success.

Melissa Clayton (@iammelissaclayton)

Melissa Claytons obsession with Pinterest started with the platforms release in 2010. As an entrepreneur at the time, she quickly realized the potential of the platform. She began learning the dos and donts all the while working as a business owner herself. Over the years, she recognized an opportunity to extend the strategies to business owners as she noticed how underutilized Pinterest is, especially by most businesses without a physical product.

In 2019, she founded Pinfinite Profits, a group coaching program designed to give business owners the tools and strategies needed to grow and monetize with Pinterest. In just a year, Melissa has helped numerous brands connect with their target customers through Pinterest. Her bootcamp training usually spans in just 10 days, giving her clients immediate results. Melissa arranges the online training in small groups to allow business-centered conversations in the spirit of teamwork and encourage them to bounce ideas comfortably. After completion of the bootcamp, Melissa makes herself available for her students to reach out to her freely in case of any issues or questions that may arise. With a decade of experience on her hands, Melissa is a Pinterest expert to keep an eye on.

Emma Henderson (@digitalnomadmarketingco)

Emma Henderson is a Pinterest expert and online business coach based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Starting her career in marketing and e-commerce in New York City, it wasnt until she was acquainted with a friend of Pinterests founder in a training course she attended, that she realized the power of Pinterest for online business. Applying what she learned, she began implementing Pinterest marketing strategies at work and eventually on her online business. After leaving NYC for a quieter life in North Carolina, Emma decided to take the leap and started her own business, Digital Nomad Marketing Co.

Initially Emma focused solely on offering Pinterest management services to high-caliber online businesses. However, she saw an opportunity to extend her knowledge about the platform, expanding her offerings with the addition of her top-rated Pinterest Marketing course, The Pin Method, and Pinterest VA mentorship program. On top of that, she recently introduced coaching and mentorship programs geared towards ambitious online business owners wanting to grow their brand. She believes that if you are only focused on the growth of your social media accounts and you cant show how that impacts the business as a whole, then proving ROI is nearly impossible. With this in mind, Emma approaches her coaching by ensuring ROI and all of the factors affecting it are clear from the start.

Her vision is to continue educating her students on the power of Pinterest, while also guiding them towards clarifying their vision, taking inspired action, and hitting consistent five-figure months.

Archana Haarnack (@iarchana)

Archana Haarnack is a Pinterest marketing expert living and working in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Growing up, she wanted to become a stewardess and travel the world, but she had a change of heart after finishing Tourism in college and becoming a European hostess. She discovered the Internet and learned everything about making websites by herself. In 2005, Archana started a blog for her other passion including interior, furniture, and bedroom design. She discovered trends about home dcor on Pinterest and started meeting other interior bloggers to connect with.

Her passion for interior design and everything she learned about blogging, social media, online marketing, SEO, and Pinterest led her to start a marketing agency focused on helping interior and bedding brands grow their business, traffic, and sales with Pinterest. Her knowledge and experience with the platform helped her grow as a Pinterest Marketing Expert. Archana began using Pinterest in 2010, but it wasnt until 2014 that she was able to turn her hobby into a business. Developing her own unique strategies, she now shares all her Pinterest knowledge with people wanting to grow their reach and traffic. She offers her services through in-person and online training, managing Pinterest accounts, and Pinterest ads campaigns. All these thanks to her decision to pivot a career 15 years ago. Now, Archana gets invited to speak at events, share tips in podcasts and interviews, and is a columnist for a Dutch publication called Bedding Business Magazine.

Make sure to follow each of these incredible Pinterest experts, as they continue to help their clients thrive and leverage the amazing tools pinterest has to offer. Each of their Instagram's have been directly linked here. Finally, we would like to thank Boost Media Agency for taking the time to put this article together.

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Building wealth isn't easy, and for most people, it takes time.

But for some, having a few good habits can help accelerate the process. Financial coach and author Tomeka Lynch Purcell has taught hundreds of people how to spend, save, and invest, but before that, she went on her own wealth-building journey.

There are three habits that she developed along the way, and she now includes them in her books and tries to instill them in her financial-coaching clients.

Lynch Purcell says that investing has been critical to growing her wealth. And, since investing is a key way to grow money over time, it's become something she actually enjoys.

She says she's just as excited to buy a stock or a share as any material item. "Never in a million years did I ever think stocks and their increases would make me giddy, but they do," she says.

"I spend money to build my net worth. The increasing revenues of investments can help change your mindset about money," she says. "Seeing your dollar increase from $1,000 to $10,000 over time builds your confidence to continue to invest."

While treating yourself to something you want every once and a while is necessary, Lynch Purcell says that people have to know their limits. "I am told often that I am frugal, but I like to always see where my money is spent," she says.

"I limit my spending to necessity only, and [buy] something I want, not need, once in a while," says Lynch Purcell.

Lynch Purcell says she limits the number of purchases she makes that lose value over time.

While things like homes can gain value over time, things like cars often lose value. "Never can you obtain a return on your investment making a purchase of no value," she says.

On her own financial journey, she's tried to avoid spending more than necessary on these things. "Depreciating assets are major mistakes in trying to grow your dollar," she says. While they're sometimes impossible to avoid, it's about minimizing damage and making growing assets a priority.

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