Jamal Mashburn on Developing His Core Values and Business Acumen

Jamal Mashburn on Developing His Core Values and Business Acumen

From never owning a basketball growing up to first round NBA draft pick. Monster Mash shares how he utilized his mental fortitude, core values and love for basketball to become a success in business before the court. In a crisis? Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  For more information on the Kennedy Kids Foundation, please visit KennedyKids.org.

Terry Crews' Shift From Bully To Artist

You know Terry from his countless roles in T.V. and Film, but did you know that he is also a proponent of shattering the stigma associated with masculinity and mental health? Terry candidly shares his personal story of overcoming growing up in an abusive household, a series of events in the NFL that led him to a mental health crisis, how he overcame a dark time, and why he says self-talk is crucial. In a crisis? Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  For more information on the Kennedy Kids Foundation, please visit KennedyKids.org.

Brian McKnight's Favorite Rappers and other Artists

Brian McKnight joins us to share some incredible insights and stories including what his smash hits like "Anytime" and "Back at One" really mean to him, his surprising pick for the best male singer of all time, and how he works on his mental health and overcomes adversity. Plus, he shares music industry insider secrets and how he played every instrument on his early albums. In a crisis? Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline For more information on the Kennedy Kids Foundation, please visit KennedyKids.org.

Mental Health Quick Cast: Ashley Wheeler

Ashley Wheeler sits down to have a candid conversation about her mental health journey and situations she's encountered and overcome. In todays conversation Ashley speaks about a number of topics from breastfeeding, homeschooling, and the dynamics of a relationship of a stay at home parent welcoming home a retiring spouse. Bailey & Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911. More resources at KennedyKids.org.

Mental Health Quick Cast: Michael Irvin

You know Michael Irvin as “The Playmaker.” This conversation takes you back to the parts of his story that shaped the man long before the spotlight did. In this episode of Bailey & Buck Unplugged, the Pro Football Hall of Famer opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped his mental health and mindset, from struggling in school and carrying anxiety at a young age to the people who poured into him when he needed it most. He reflects on the words that first made him believe he could be special, the pain of being forced to sit out sports for a full calendar year after transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas, and why that season changed the course of his life. Michael also talks about earning his degree from the University of Miami, the value of small wins, and the mindset lessons that still drive how he shows up today. He breaks down his 6 C’s of a champion: Called, Courage, Challenge, Competition, Collaboration, and Celebration, and shares why mental health conversations matter more than ever, especially for athletes and young people carrying more than they show. This is a meaningful conversation about identity, confidence, exposure, pressure, purpose, and what it takes to keep your mind strong when life gets heavy. Bailey & Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911. More resources at KennedyKids.org.  Key Quotes: “Take your greatest pain and make it your greatest promise.” “It wasn’t that I was so dumb. It was I didn’t have the exposure.” “I’d rather you tell me you have these thoughts than pretend to be strong.” “Just focus on the 10 yards, not the 100.” “Failure is not part of your journey to success.” “The game of life requires you keeping your mind in shape.” “You must control, best you can, how you’re thinking.” About the Show: Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation, focused on conversations around mental health, performance, and personal growth. 🧡 If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential)  🧡 In an emergency, call 911 🧡 More resources at kennedykids.org 🧡 Support mental health awareness—subscribe, like, comment, and share