Beyond the Bright Lights

Scott Johnston

Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete.

  • 21 minutes 4 seconds
    Deandre Mann: Finding Your Motivation

    On this week's episode, Scott is joined by former Kansas Running Back turned coach, Deandre Mann Deandre shares how a rough childhood growing up in Miami gave him the motivation to succeed in football and in life. He shares how he was able to make the tr

    15 May 2020, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 19 seconds
    Joe Lego: "Pursuing Your Passions and Interests"

    On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by strength and conditioning coach and owner of Controlled Madness LLC, Joe Lego.

    Joe talks all about his interest in fitness as a kid and how that led him into his career as a strength and conditioning coach. He also talks about living with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy and the mindset that, it has given him as well as how important it is to find and pursue your passion and more.

    Connect with Joe on Instagram: @ControlledMadness or on his website, LegoStrength.com

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    1 May 2020, 11:52 pm
  • 8 minutes 33 seconds
    Monday Motivation: Thoughts on How to Survive Self-Quarintine

    Today Scott shares his thoughts on how to survive self-quarantine: Scott’s tips for surviving self-quarantine in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak: 1. Stay on a schedule 2. Workout regularly 3. Stay busy and be as creative as possible

    Make sure to check out this week's interview episode with Joe Lego a strength and conditioning coach for College Baseball Teams. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    14 April 2020, 12:04 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    "Fan Girl" CEO Tracy Sandler: Consistency When Being Creative

    On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by CEO and founder of "The Fan Girl Sports Network" Tracy Sandler.

    Tracy shares how she started writing and how that journey eventually led her to start a sports site for women "who know all of Tom Brady's stats but aren't afraid to embrace their inner Gisele" called "The Fan Girl Sports Network". As the "49ers Fan Girl", she shares what it's like covering an NFL team and the Super Bowl. She also shares some advice for people who want to create their own thing and much more.

    If you're interested in writing for "The Fan Sports Network" you can email Tracy: [email protected]

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    13 March 2020, 9:16 pm
  • 5 minutes 30 seconds
    Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Consistancy

    Today Scott shares this quote from six-time NBA Champion, Michael Jordan:

    “Michael Jordan once said, "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

    Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to CEO of “The Fan Girl Sports Network”, Tracy Sandler. Tracy shares what it's like to cover an NFL Team, how she started “Fan Girl” and much more.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    9 March 2020, 10:01 pm
  • 47 minutes 52 seconds
    Rachel Baribeau: Helping Athletes Discover Who They Are

    On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by former sportscaster turned CEO and public speaker, Rachel Baribeau.

    Rachel shares what it was like covering some of the biggest events in sports and what led her to start a new career as a public speaker. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of mental health, knowing who you are and how she is changing the lives of college athletes “Kings and Queens” through her non-profit “I’m changing the Narrative.”

    If you want more information on Rachel’s work with “I’m Changing the Narrative, you can go to the website: http://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    6 March 2020, 8:25 pm
  • 6 minutes 27 seconds
    Monday Motivation: "Arthur Ashe on Being True to Yourself"

    Today Scott shares a quote from the late great tennis star, Arthur Ashe:

    “I have always tried to be true to myself, to pick those battles I felt were important. My ultimate responsibility is to myself. I could never be anything else.”

    Scott talks about some of his mental health struggles how it's important to learn about who you are in life.

    Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former sportscaster, turned public speaker and CEO of the non-profit I'm Changing the Narrative, Rachel Baribeau. Rachel talks about her 17 years as a sportscaster and how her own life struggles lead her to start a non-profit to help young high school and college athletes discover who they are as a person, outside of their sport.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    2 March 2020, 8:00 am
  • 29 minutes 4 seconds
    Jim Abbott: Pursuing Greatness in Sports and in Life

    On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former Major League Pitcher turned author and public speaker, Jim Abbott.

    Jim shares what it was like growing up in Flint, Michigan and how he approached life with one hand. He also shares stories from his college years, how his mindset helped him go on to pitch professionally and how it still helps him in his post-playing career as a public speaker. Jim talks about where the game of baseball is today, what he would change and more.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    21 February 2020, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 7 seconds
    Motivation Special: Larry Bird on Effort

    Today Scott shares a quote from Hall of Fame basketball player, Larry Bird:

    "I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.”

    Scott talks about how it's important to put yourself out there and the importance of doing your best work, every time.

    Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former Major League Pitcher turned author and public speaker, Jim Abbott about his life, mindset and career.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    19 February 2020, 10:52 am
  • 26 minutes 19 seconds
    RJ Davis: Pursuing Your Purpose

    On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former sportswriter turned author and motivational speaker, RJ Davis.

    RJ shares what sports meant to him, why he decided to become a public speaker, his goals as an author, how he discovered his purpose and more.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    9 February 2020, 5:51 am
  • 5 minutes 51 seconds
    Monday Motivation: "Eddie Robinson on Leadership"

    Today Scott shares a quote from football coach, Eddie Robinson:

    "Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you."

    Scott talks about how it's important to not shy away from being a leader in your own life and the lives of others. He also talks about how to deal with self-doubt and the importance of service.

    Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former sportswriter turned author and public speaker, R.J. Davis about how he grew into the leader that he is today.

    Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!

    3 February 2020, 8:00 am
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