Welcome to John Gordon's Positive University podcast. My name is Daniel Decker. I'm the co-host of

Positive You. And on today's episode, John Talks with Kathy Parker, author of the book Northern Lights. Kathy is also the founder of two

nonprofits, Athletes to Champions, and Beyond the Ball Field, to help athletes and their

families deal with the realities of sports and use their influence

for good.

This interview is about more than Kathy's story, which is also very compelling.

It's a reminder that we are sometimes called to the most unlikely of causes and to believe in something a little bit bigger that ends up changing our lives and the lives of others for the better in some of the most unexpected ways.

Now as you listen, share your thoughts and tag at John Gordon 11, that's at

J-O-N-G-E-L-N-E-L-N-E-N-L-N-L-E-N-Gorman, and if you're on Instagram, post a screenshot too.

We'll be picking a few people at random to win a free book.

So here's John and Kathy.

Hey, I'm John Gordon with Positive University,

and today my guest is Kathy Parker the author of Northern Lights

Kathy how you doing? I'm doing good John how are you? I'm doing great I'm doing

better now that I'm speaking to you and people should know that we got to know each other through your son Kyle Parker.

Yeah, you know that is exactly right and he was holding out on me, you know, and then he then he said your name and I'm like wait a minute

I said Kyle you know you know him he's like yeah mom we hang out and I'm like

Kyle you got to introduce me to him.

Come on, now help your mama out.

Kyle's a great guy.

Dabo Swinny introduced us when we were both in his office,

both visiting Clemson at the same time.

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