Raising Excellence

About Raising Excellence

Raising Excellence is your go-to podcast for parents and caregivers committed to shaping the next generation into the best version of themselves. Join us as we sit down with local high-profile thought leaders, each with extensive experience in coaching today’s youth at the highest levels. Through insightful discussions, practical advice, and real-world strategies, we’re here to help you unlock your child’s full potential. Whether you’re looking for guidance on emotional stability, leadership, or decision-making, Raising Excellence offers the tools you need to nurture excellence in every aspect of your child’s life.

Publisher

Mike Friedman

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2024

Latest episode

2 May 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 May 2025

   Setting our Youth up for Success in Life! Insights with Seminole County Florida, Sheriff Dennis Lemma

   Sheriff Dennis Lemma shares insights on handling peer pressure and the distinction between punishment and consequences for youth, emphasizing leadership and community safety in this interview.

2. 

   2 May 2025

   Setting our Youth up for Success in Life! Insights with Seminole County Florida, Dennis Lemma

   Sheriff Dennis Lemma shares insights on leadership, humanity, and community safety, discussing creative approaches to peer pressure and the distinction between punishment and consequences for youth in an interview.

3. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Setting our Youth up for Success In Life - Insights with Seminole County Florida, Sherriff - Dennis Lemma

   Sheriff Dennis Lemma shares insights on guiding youth through peer pressure and understanding the difference between punishment and consequences, aiming to foster leadership and safer communities in this interview.

4. 

   3 Oct 2024

   Raising Excellence EP #2 - Dan Cross with Athlete Connections

   Dan Cross of Athlete Connections discusses character development and life skills education for youth with Mike Friedman, highlighting traits for a successful life in this interview.

5. 

   13 Aug 2024

   Building Strong Youth -EP 2 - Insights with Ephraim Grubbs - Pop Warner Superbowl Champion Coach - Ret Army Colonel

   Pop Warner Superbowl Champion Coach Ephraim Grubbs shares insights with Mike Friedman on faith, family, and football, providing strategies to build a strong future generation in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Raising Excellence

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dennis Lemma
• Dan Cross
• Ephraim Grubbs

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

288,867

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.