Today we are continuing our deep dive into the world of fitness, resilience, and the powerful impact of a community’s well-being.

My guest is James Derrick, owner of Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit, a place that’s become more than a gym, it’s a gathering point for families, athletes, and everyday people who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. James has built a fitness environment that’s welcoming, supportive, and rooted in the belief that everyone, no matter their age or starting point, deserves a space to pursue better health.

But James isn’t just a gym owner. He’s also a competitive rugby player, bringing the grit, teamwork, and mental toughness of the sport into his daily work and training philosophy. We’ll talk about how rugby shapes his leadership, why he’s so passionate about helping people become their best selves, and how Lake Oconee Family Fitness is meeting the needs of a diverse and fast-growing community.

From motivation and mindset to the realities of running a family-focused fitness center, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and lots of energy!

So whether you’re a weekend walker, a seasoned athlete, or someone just thinking about starting your fitness journey, you’re in for a great episode.

Lake Oconee Family Fitness

Phone: (706) 485-3599

Website: https://loffc.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oconeefitness

Fero Fit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferofitoconee/#

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam

https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/

Today we are diving into the world of fitness, resilience, and the powerful impact of a community’s well-being.

My guest is James Derrick, owner of Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit, a place that’s become more than a gym, it’s a gathering point for families, athletes, and everyday people who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. James has built a fitness environment that’s welcoming, supportive, and rooted in the belief that everyone, no matter their age or starting point, deserves a space to pursue better health.

But James isn’t just a gym owner. He’s also a competitive rugby player, bringing the grit, teamwork, and mental toughness of the sport into his daily work and training philosophy. We’ll talk about how rugby shapes his leadership, why he’s so passionate about helping people become their best selves, and how Lake Oconee Family Fitness is meeting the needs of a diverse and fast-growing community.

From motivation and mindset to the realities of running a family-focused fitness center, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and lots of energy!

So whether you’re a weekend walker, a seasoned athlete, or someone just thinking about starting your fitness journey, you’re in for a great episode.

Lake Oconee Family Fitness

Phone: (706) 485-3599

Website: https://loffc.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oconeefitness

Fero Fit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferofitoconee/#

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam

https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/

Today’s show will be a bit different. As I prepare to travel to Turning Point USA Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, I thought it appropriate to publish this episode; to honor a man who believed deeply in America’s promise—and whose life became a call to action. Charlie Kirk: A Legacy That Lives On.

Charlie was more than a voice; he was a movement-maker at just 18 years old, when he founded Turning Point USA. Driven by faith, freedom, and the belief that every young person deserves a say in our future, he challenged the status quo.

But on September 10, 2025, at what should have been another campus event for change, the unthinkable happened: Charlie was taken from us far too soon. His work, however, did not end that day—it transformed.

As we honor Charlie, we’ll walk through his beginnings, his beliefs, the lives he touched, the tragedy that shook us all, and the new chapter now being led by his widow, Erika Kirk. Because often when one life ends in sacrifice, the spirit of a mission only grows stronger.

Let’s begin...

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam

https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/