Life & Work with Courtney Cammon of West Shawmut, AL

Today we’d like to introduce you to Courtney Cammon.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My name is Courtney D’andre Cammon, and I’m from West Shawmut, Alabama, a small town about 30–40 minutes from Auburn University. I graduated from Valley High School, where I was deeply involved in basketball, football, and track, and was honored as Best Dressed of the Class of 2012. I was always surrounded by great energy and good people but even then, I noticed something that stuck with me.

In high school, I saw how kids were judged for the way they dressed, smelled, or looked. Some of my peers were teased or picked on, and it always bothered me. As someone who had influence, I made it a point to speak up and stop that behavior. I knew that what people saw on the outside didn’t tell the full story. Some kids didn’t have fresh clothes, hot water, or even food waiting for them when they got home. For some, school was the only place they ate. That reality shaped who I am today.

After graduating, I attended Southern Union and later West Georgia Technical College. Not long after, my life changed forever when I became a father to my daughter, Tatum Elise Cammon. Becoming a parent deepened my purpose and strengthened my desire to lead by example.

One of our most meaningful moments together was her first birthday. Instead of just celebrating with a party, we organized a community soup giveaway. We prepared individual care bags, served hot soup, and handed out drinks to people in need. It was our way of showing that even on a special day, giving back is just as important as receiving.

I truly love my community. If I’m in a position to help someone, I will. I’ve learned the value of sitting at different tables, listening to others, and always staying coachable. My role models today are people who build, uplift, and lead with integrity—very different from who I once looked up to as a kid.

My mission is simple: pour positivity, leadership, and opportunity into my community. Everything I do is about uplifting people and creating pathways for the next generation. One day, I will open my own youth center a place where kids can feel safe, supported, and inspired to become their best selves.

This is not just my story.
This is my purpose.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
In this line of work, you’re going to experience ups and downs. You’ll meet people who say they support you, and later you’ll see some of them fall away. You’ll also realize that not everyone will agree with what you’re doing for your community some will even question your intentions.

But I’ve learned to look at both the positive and the negative in every situation as fuel to keep me going.

There will be times when people think you’re doing it for clout or recognition, and that’s understandable. When someone is doing something good, and doing it consistently, it can make others uncomfortable or confused about the purpose behind it. Not everyone understands genuine service.

I know why I do what I do.
And that’s what keeps me moving forward

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My field of work is community service and humanitarian outreach. At its core, it’s about giving back to the people who need it most not just with resources, but with guidance, support, and opportunity.

A big part of my mission is mentoring youth. I want young people to understand that life is bigger than trouble, bigger than the streets, and bigger than the environment they may be stuck in. It’s easy to get caught up in the wrong things but it’s much harder to get out once you do.

That’s why I tell the youth:
Find something positive to focus on.
Find something that keeps you busy.
Find something that makes you want more.

Don’t let the streets train you.
Don’t let your friends trick you.
Don’t let your current situation define your future.

Never get comfortable where you arealways want more for yourself.

Because the goal isn’t just to survive…
The goal is to grow

Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something most people probably wouldn’t know about me is that I actually love to cook. It’s one of the ways I relax and express myself. When life gets heavy, I also turn to music—all kinds of it. Music has a way of calming the mind and helping you process reality in a deeper way. It gives me space to breathe, think, and reset.

I also love being around motorcycles. There’s something about the focus, the freedom, and the discipline it takes to ride. My favorite bike is the Suzuki Hayabusa 1300—it represents power, control, and precision, all things I value in life.

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Contact Info:

• Instagram: Magnolia CAMO 334
• Facebook: Courtney Cammon