Hi everyone — I’m Joe Dunn. Welcome to Dunn Right: Empowered by Purpose, the podcast where we talk to athletes, entrepreneurs, and community organizers about what it means to give back.
For our first episode, I’m so excited to welcome Darrell Green, former cornerback for the Washington Redskins and now the Commanders’ first ballot Hall of Famer. We’ll talk all about his roots, his 20-year stint in the NFL, and how he’s now focused on giving back to his community.
Why am I doing this podcast?
I was born in a Southern Virginia farming community. I worked four jobs to put myself through college because my father was disabled. I attended Hampden-Sydney College, a school deeply committed to building good men and good citizens who give back to their communities. Throughout my time there, I volunteered for many community and nonprofit organizations.
After graduation, I began working in the mortgage industry and returned home to Southern Virginia. During this time, I became heavily involved in opening a YMCA in my community and starting and running a youth soccer program. I also dedicated myself to supporting many other community organizations.
Fast forward to 2025—I've now been in the mortgage industry for over 31 years, with a strong focus on community engagement. I'm one of the founders and organizers of the Darrell Green Celebrity Golf Classic, an event that raises money for the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond. Now in its 18th year, the tournament is the biggest and most successful in the region. I've also started many other nonprofit golf tournaments and dedicate a significant amount of time and resources to helping dozens of other nonprofits with fundraising and events.
I’ve realized how vital these nonprofits and their community efforts are for those they support. I believe everyone can contribute to these missions—while some may not be able to do so financially, they can offer their time, energy, and resources to make a difference.
Why Subscribe?
Dunn Right: Empowered by Purpose is a bi-weekly podcast that’s all about giving back to the community. I’ll interview former athletes, business leaders, people of faith, and everyday individuals who had a vision to make a difference, little by little.
Subscribers can expect episodes every other week. Comment directly on our episodes, tell us what you think, and tell your friends to tune in. The real driver behind this podcast is to focus on this important work, highlight ways listeners can help, and raise awareness for all of these meaningful missions. Help us spread the mission with more people.
Join me in making an impact by subscribing today!
We’ll be back in two weeks for episode two! Thanks for listening.
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