Connect - Teach Grow - Together
WHO WE ARE
More Than a Podcast. More Than a Game
Smooth 1432 brings together community engagement, mental wellness, mentorship, leadership development, media, and recreation to create experiences that meet people where they are.
We believe meaningful growth happens when people have access to:
Supportive relationships • Honest conversations • Positive experiences • Trusted mentors • Opportunities to lead
Our approach is intentionally different.
Sometimes the connection begins through a podcast.
Sometimes through a mental health conversation.
Sometimes across a cornhole board.
The activity opens the door. The relationship creates the impact.
OUR MISSION & VISION
Mission
To use conversation, mentorship, recreation, media, and community partnerships to strengthen the mental, emotional, relational, and leadership well-being of youth and adults.
Vision
To build communities where people have supportive relationships, practical tools, and inclusive opportunities to live healthier, more connected, confident, and purpose-driven lives.
Connect
Build meaningful relationships.
Teach
Share knowledge, tools, experiences, and guidance.
Grow Together
Create opportunities for individual and community growth.
WHAT WE DO
How We Create Impact
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Honest, culturally relevant discussions around emotional wellness, relationships, fatherhood, stress, self-care, and personal development.
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Confidence, accountability, communication, decision-making, goal-setting, and leadership experiences.
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Using recreation and healthy competition to teach teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, strategy, and connection.
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Real conversations with community leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, and changemakers.
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Interactive wellness experiences, networking events, live discussions, educational programming, and collaborative community events
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Customized experiences for colleges, schools, workforce programs, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations.
“Cornhole is the engagement tool. Development is the purpose.”
WHO WE SERVE
Creating Spaces Where People Can Connect & Grow
Young Adults & Students
Building confidence, leadership, communication, teamwork, and healthy decision-making.
Men & Fathers
Creating spaces for connection, mental health conversations, accountability, fatherhood, and personal growth.
Schools & Colleges
Providing engaging programming centered around wellness, leadership, mentorship, and community.
Community Members
Bringing people together through recreation, conversation, networking, wellness, and shared experiences.
Workforce & Community Organizations
Supporting personal development, teamwork, communication, and relationship building.
Different Backgrounds. Different Experiences. One Community.
OUR IMPACT
Community in Motion
54+ Students engaged through St. Louis Job Corps programming
Creating spaces for men to discuss mental health, relationships, growth, and life without judgment
Amplifying community voices, lived experiences, leadership, and wellness
Blending recreation, wellness, networking, education, and connection
Collaborating with schools, wellness organizations, businesses, community leaders, and service organizations throughout St. Louis
Our goal isn’t simply attendance.
MEET THE TEAM
JAY MCDANIELS
Co-Founder | Partnerships, Development & Recreation
Community partnerships, program development, cornhole engagement, event experiences, mentorship, and relationship building.
MIKE ELLIOTT
Co-Founder | Community Strategy & Media
Partnership development, community engagement, program strategy, communications, media, and organizational growth.
JOSH GILLIAM
Co-Founder | Mental Health & Wellness
Clinical insight, emotional wellness education, mental health advocacy, facilitator support, and responsible resource connection.
EARL DOCKETT
Leadership & Youth Development Lead
Mentorship, motivation, accountability, leadership development, confidence, and positive personal growth.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER.
Smooth 1432 is looking to connect with:
Schools • Colleges • Community Organizations • Wellness Providers • Businesses • Sponsors • Mentors • Speakers • Funders
Whether you're interested in hosting a program, partnering on an event, sponsoring our work, appearing on the podcast, or bringing Smooth 1432 into your organization — we want to hear from you.
Connect. Teach. Grow Together.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Contact Us:
IG: @Smooth1432stl
Email: smooth1432stl@gmail.com