YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

Laughter is the best medicine. It makes you feel good. But how do we laugh through the hard days and the difficult times?  My guest had to face some big challenges; a father who wasn’t always present…

Do you struggle with self discipline? Inspired by a Will Smith's Instagram story, I get deep on self discipline vs survival. Are you confusing it with survival? They are not the same thing. It’s the …

Do you have a hard time saying, NO? "No" is empowering. It's a personal understanding of your own needs and puts you in the driver's seat. So, why do we feel guilty when we say it? Here are 5 proven …

Are you failing at your goals? If so, you're not alone, 80% of us give up on our goals by February. In this episode, I offer a 4-step recipe for success that promises to get you back on track. Also, …

There are 10.8 million articles (literally) on stepping out of your comfort zone. In this episode I offer a different perspective on comfort zones and share two recent but very different networking e…

Danny Peña is living proof that your childhood passion can become your adult career. Danny aka "Godfree" as he's known in the video gaming community is the founder of Gamertag Radio. He took his love…

If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself. Right? Not always. Sometimes you have to ask for help - an ear, a shoulder, a Task Rabbit?  For me, that revelation came when I attempted my firs…

My guest is millennial entrepreneur, Derrius Quarles. Born and bred on the south-side of Chicago, Derrius lived through 13 years of foster care after losing his father to violence and being separated…

Beauty sells. Social media is full of carefully curated images creating "insta famous" users overnight. These "influencers" promote products and also sell young girls, teens and women on earning quic…

Do you remember what you were doing at 25? My guest celebrated this milestone birthday opening the boutique boxing gym, WORK TRAIN FIGHT (WTF) in New York City.

Now, 8 years later, I had the pleasure…

Two hospital visits in one week led to some heavy revelations about kindness, empathy, human connection and one of my favorite films, A Bronx Tale. 

Also, remembering an OG and huge influencer on the…

Celebrating 6 months of podcasting with a great big thank you and sharing the 5 podcasts with the greatest influence in my podcasting journey. 

1. Bill Simmons Podcast

2. The Unmistakeable Creative

3…

80% of people give up on their resolutions by February. Forget new year, new me; let's talk goals. Goals can be set at any time, any place, but most of us struggle with where to start. We break it do…

Dating in the modern age is complicated. Was the search for love always this hard? With terms like ghosting, benching, love bombing. cuffing and more, I try to make sense of it all. 

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Do you forgive and forget or hold grudges? Inspired by a Jay-Z interview, I talk about people that face conflicts and those that run away from them. Also, what do you do when the apology you're waiti…

Have you ever cleaned out your closet and sat surrounded with a bunch of memories? Were those memories happy or sad? When reflecting on the physical items: greeting cards, clothes, mementos; it allow…

Did you know that not everyone is excited about the Holidays? Are you someone who shrinks when asked, "what are your holiday plans?"  You're not alone. For some, it's complicated. Listen to my story …

Do you ever think, "I must be crazy for doing this" when working towards a goal? When you see a glimmer of success, do you doubt yourself or push forward towards the finish line? I have to started to…

Are you working long hours and "forgetting" to take time off? America has a problem with vacation time. A big one. 54% of Americans do not  use their paid vacation days. Why? There are 3 big factors …

Are you a prisoner to your to-do list? Is there anything on your to-do list that links to fun, passions or hobbies? If the answer is no, you need to rewrite your to-do list and I'm here to tell you w…