Web app developer of Stunning for Stripe, Richard Felix walks through the computer programmer life and how an audience matters. Learn about hiring, lessons to scale business, why Ruby on Rails and how solving your own problem can lead to success. Starting in middle school he was already building computers for other people and once...

Web app developer of Stunning for Stripe, Richard Felix walks through the computer programmer life and how an audience matters. Learn about hiring, lessons to scale business, why Ruby on Rails and how solving your own problem can lead to success.

Starting in middle school he was already building computers for other people and once he started Louisiana State University he already learned 30 computer languages. 

Listen to Learn why he says all students should learn Ruby on Rails as well as Swift for apple and iPhone developers.  Swift Playground is an iPad app where you can play with code and see in real time what changes. It’s a nice way to get immediate feedback on if your code is good or not. 

What is the difference between a website versus a web application?

Learn about how he created a music exchange website which taught him many things and how he used that knowledge to build on new projects.

He scratched his own itch with Hngry.com because he and his now wife had the age old question: What genre of food to eat and then Where?  The web app conquered these questions and even got him flown out to NYC. Listen to find out more about this inspiring entrepreneurial story and why it eventually was shut down.

www.richardfelix.com is his portfolio of projects

Listen to hear how he fixed his marketing problem so that initial interest wouldn’t fade, why he partnered with better front end programmers (people who make the site pretty vs the code that makes the databases run correctly), csstricks.com and his relationship with Chris and more.

Aremysitesup.com  When you have a business that can lose money and sales when your website is broken because of some server issue, you want to know immediately (not 8 hours later) so you can fix it.  This site checks for you.  Learn how and why he co-developed this site.

How valuable is building trust and giving free information for building an audience AND an audience willing to pay for a service you offer.

Richard Felix greatest success is Stunning for Stripe credit card payments.  Again he solved his own problem when making it and now huge and small companies use it.  The gist is: you have either recurring payments or credit card of customers on file.  Stunning lets you know when someone’s card is 30 days till expiration, payment was denied for some reason and a few other options so you don’t lose customers OR keep customers who haven’t actually paid for the service.  Stunning also sends out emails letting people know about the expiration, email to the business about failed payments, chargebacks and also very customizable receipts along with web hooks that can trigger certain emails to let you know what’s going on.  All very easy to set up too.

Plus he talks about why use stripe vs a 3 tier PayPal system which has more headaches than you might want to deal with for recurring payments.  We chat a lot about Stripe and what it is used for, how it can help you and how stunning makes it even better for a business.

How do we find that One Thing that someone will say “ I”d rather pay you then figure it out on my own.”

Why did he hire someone for customer service? Did he wait to long? What was the number one quality he was looking for?  He even discusses team meeting for FAQ’s.

 Mr. Felix gives talks and presentation especially about how to make money with recurring payments and web application development.  Also because of his building server experience and scaling to customers who have hundreds of thousands of clients, (creating workers) he has a unique skill set to talk about.

Why does he go to comic con and find Phoenix artwork so appealing?

As an African American Male Tech Guy, how has that affected his job prospects and con...

Medicine as a second career, first generation college grad, Caribbean Med School, residency wait listed: nothing stops Dr. Janelle Hadley, MD. Her passion for baking, desire to do family medicine in urban communities, 2017 dating advice plus more.     Undergrad at Howard University.  Masters of Public Health at UIC.  Worked as a Chemical Hygiene...

Medicine as a second career, first generation college grad, Caribbean Med School, residency wait listed: nothing stops Dr. Janelle Hadley, MD. Her passion for baking, desire to do family medicine in urban communities, 2017 dating advice plus more.

 

 

Undergrad at Howard University.  Masters of Public Health at UIC.  Worked as a Chemical Hygiene – Lab Safety Officer for a few years then decided to finally fulfill her dream of going to medical school.  We talk about the how and why she went to Trinity School of Medicine in the Caribbean (St Vincent in the Grenadine) and how that has impacted her career, residency picks and fueled her passion for baking.  She is also the first of her family to graduate college.

 During her time at Caribbean medical school, she developed a secondary destress talent, Baking, and listen to find out how she now monetizes this skillset.  Cream Cheese Pound Cake and Peach Cobbler… if you are in the Chicago area… pick one up.

 A key take away for anyone looking to go to any graduate or doctorate program is to Know How You Learn.  When you learn how you learn, you can be more efficient in your textbooks and maximize the time you do have to study.

 What sparked her passion to focus on the urban and under served population and on conditions and diseases that impact the black community most often?

There is a big trend to specialize during residency.  Why did Dr Hadley choose to curtail her OB/GYN and stick with Family Medicine?

 Besides the typical diabetes and hypertension, discover a few other things that can impact the urban community health: gun violence, food deserts and more

 Dr Janelle has tenacity and a “don’t take no for an answer” personality and you can feel that throughout the episode as well as a direct example around minute 20.  Do you accept what you’ve been given or press forward and reach your goals and dreams? Do not be afraid to get and ask for help from others.

 What reactions and do patients have when they realize a Black Woman is the doctor?  Dr. Hadley tells a story when it was assumed she was the doctor and her reaction to that, it’s not where you would think.

 Helpful tips when the patient doesn’t respect you because you are a minority. 

What can you learn from nurses? What roles can the doctor and nurse relationship be if they work together?  Anticipate each other’s needs. Lead by example.

 Stay tuned for a unique book that she discusses during the 5-10 year goal question.

 Take a listen around minute 32 to hear about her view on nutraceutical vs pharmaceutical therapies for several of the most common conditions.  What is a big reason so many drugs are prescribed? (The answer is not so big Pharma can be rich)  Dr. Janelle has an enlightening view on how to train herself so she can influence more patients to do more holistic options instead of running straight to drugs.

 DATING ADVICE: She was even gracious enough to discuss online dating and how and what to expect in the millennial crowd and dating in general in 2017.

 Why does she meal prep on Sundays for the rest of the week? 

Why does Dr. Janelle have a Gratitude Journal?

 Podcast: Insecurity based on the Tv Show

Book: The Four Agreements Don Ruiz

App: Use it Uscian or Muscian   Helps make sure you are playing the right chords on guitar. Which she is determined to learn before her residency.

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The unique perspective of the black community and psychology. We transition into exercise psychology, shifting mindsets to master food issues, and family roadblocks. Dr Ebony Butler developed paid workshops, food blogging, Live videos and more. What people are experiencing and What led to these behaviors and How to analyze these dynamics specifically in the black...

The unique perspective of the black community and psychology. We transition into exercise psychology, shifting mindsets to master food issues, and family roadblocks. Dr Ebony Butler developed paid workshops, food blogging, Live videos and more. What people are experiencing and What led to these behaviors and How to analyze these dynamics specifically in the black community? We don’t want to look like we are crazy, what goes on in your house-stays in your house and other ways that not only cultural but geographical differences affect our psychology.

Mistrust from the past keeps a lot of people from seeking the help that could occur.

When you go to methods of dealing with situations is failing you, where can you turn and is a psychologist an alternative in the black community?

She discusses the ins and outs of having a minority patient with a minority doctor and how / why that can be a hindrance for some clients to want to open up. You are an expert where you sit, I am an expert where I sit, and let’s bridge the two.

Growing up in a family that didn’t have a focus on health, combined with the undergrad lifestyle of eating what ever you want- she found herself tipping the scales despite having a gym membership. Dr. Butler made some changes during her masters and PhD program and accredits the major changes in health and weight loss to a distinctive mind shift.

This mind shift that Dr Butler achieved was the catalyst to helping her create an empire to help others. She has workshops, downloadable guides and of course counseling and coaching services to help others achieve their own health goals.

Much of what we discuss is that we have learned behaviors throughout life about healthy or non-healthy lifestyles so it takes a strong mindset shift to peel back the destructive and rebuild constructive paradigms. The destructive pathways could have been from sexual abuse, overeating over your feelings like stress or breakups and so much more.

We go deep into the difference s of a coach versus counselor relationships and how to bridge those murky lines. We address the burden of responsibility and legality that a coach vs PhD has as well. Being a Doctor and a counselor and a coach requires unique boundaries and regulations. Are we all coaches?

Dr. Ebony uses a term Skinny Fat and what she did to cut the sugar and why she is training for a bikini competition. Can you be so far removed from the daily struggle that you lose touch with what others are going through? She knows how to get rid of faulty thinking patterns.

Why is it that the ones we love most (family) are the ones that could end up sabotaging or wounding us when we do make great choices like portion control, exercising even after your skinny etc. She has a major focus on changing behaviors to lose weight by changing your perspective.

Things we remember most from bullied are the Words not the Actions against us.

When is a good time to revisit the Goals you have set for yourself? When is it ok to modify these goals and why would you?
When to hire a Virtual Assistant, Why, and Qualities to look for? Around minute 43 she talks about ways to integrate a class on social media into a grad school curriculum. We don’t learn marketing and we need to do that so we can prosper. We need to be heard and show off experience and go beyond theory only.

We both love Fiverr.com and she explains how she used it for converting a webinar to a book.

How going Live on social media skyrocketed her business and lessons learned during the 7 day a week Live sessions. The do’s and don’ts, topics covered as a psychologist, food therapy, exercise and nutrition were all topics she went Live about. She talks about how to transition the free info from going Live to 8-12 week paid programs.

Mysisterskeep-her.com is her business and would love to provide more women workshop...

Empowerment confronting your issues, and how to protect and heal relationships. Questions to pick a counselor, avoiding burnout, are you Crazy?, Passionate career women overcomes obstacles and loves treating anxiety, depression and family issues. Take a trip in circumstances that one person would see as adversity and Dr Holder turned into an extreme passion. Wait...

Empowerment confronting your issues, and how to protect and heal relationships. Questions to pick a counselor, avoiding burnout, are you Crazy?, Passionate career women overcomes obstacles and loves treating anxiety, depression and family issues.

Take a trip in circumstances that one person would see as adversity and Dr Holder turned into an extreme passion. Wait listed for law school- no problem, master in psychology was her true calling. Getting bored at work – she pursed an MBA with a Health Administration concentration but quickly released that accounting and the advanced statistics was just not going to work for her. Solution, the Phd program, but she didn’t want to be a teacher and what she discovered was the endless possibility of clients that she could see with this advanced degree.

She found a passion inside herself that was actually always there since high school and now she can use that as fuel to empower others. Dr Holder is in love with her counseling career choice.

Dr. Dinelly Holder holds a Ph.D. in Human Services and Counseling Studies and a Masters' Degree in Education and Rehabilitation Counseling. She is a licensed psychotherapist and is Board Certified National Counselor and Clinical Mental Health Counselor and utilizes various therapeutic orientations to assist individuals in developing coping skills to overcome problem life areas.

When you see a current problem, she sees a future solution. She doesn’t want you to have to see a counselor for a long time for the same issue. Her goal is to EMPOWER you to help yourself, help your relationships, family and community.

Can counselors have their own quota and agendas that make it difficult for the client to reach their goals?

If changing counselors or starting for the first time, what are some questions to ask to gauge if the fit between the two of you will match?

Empowerment is her passion. She gives a great example about a suicidal or heavily depressed person and the outcome after a session.

Are you “Crazy” if you see a therapist? Are we built for Love and Relationships? Did we deserve to be hurt by others? Am I enough? Does he love Me?

Can depression and anxiety be linked to suppressed mental health troubles?

Dr. Holder is your partner, a detective... point you in the right direction and let you reveal your inner- self to yourself in a safe environment.

She talks a little about ageism, sexism and racism and how she personally confronts it and thrives.

What are the reasons people get burned out at work and ways to combat those feelings. What are the classifications of burn out?

How does Dr Holder (and us for that matter) able to deal with those clients that…we’d maybe rather not have?

She gives lots of speeches and talks at conferences internationally.
Dr. Holder is excellent at anxiety patients and would love to niche in celebrity counseling because they have such a huge platform to spread Love and Empowerment. If she had to pick one area that she excels at… relationship counseling.

Will marriage and a kid bring you together and make your issues resolve?

A very neat trend she is seeing: men are starting to see counselors about relationship without the stigma of ‘I’m crazy’ or ‘that’s not manly’.

Near the end you will be impressed by her hobbies.

When she gives talks to students that ‘Look Like Her’, she can see in their eyes that “Hey, she looks like me and has become a Doctor… maybe I can do that too”.

Yet again we hear, successful relationships are built on continual dating your spouse but she adds a Very Important Side Note (or 2) that you have to hear. HINT: airline oxygen masks

Do you think family, single friends, other couples or a counselor is the best place to ask or complain about your spouse? Who protects the relationship and who doesn’t?

We chat about fasting as well near the end.

Passionate educator, leader, coach, & mentor Dr. Brittney Clinton talks Democratic Collaborative Leadership in organizations, what volunteering teaches, PhD vs EDD, best way to declare a college major, and slightly unusual strong leader virtues. Our Guest today has a passion and ability in coaching, mentoring and inspiring, young women to greatness. She lives her life...

Passionate educator, leader, coach, & mentor Dr. Brittney Clinton talks Democratic Collaborative Leadership in organizations, what volunteering teaches, PhD vs EDD, best way to declare a college major, and slightly unusual strong leader virtues.

Our Guest today has a passion and ability in coaching, mentoring and inspiring, young women to greatness. She lives her life as an example of pursing your dreams and accomplishing your goals. She has recently published an e-book to pursue opportunities that will cultivate the implementation of Democratic Leadership among Career Center Instructors and staff. She has fulfilled many leadership roles with the Alpha Mu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. The order of the Eastern Star PHA and the Winston Salam Community Appearance Commission. Her provocative and relatable talks are inspiring and uplifting all over the region. Welcome Dr. Brittney Clinton

What is a Democratic Leadership style and how do leaders become more equally yoked?

Instead of leader roles being so political and stuck on titles and roles, how do we get back to the core of why organizations were started.. helping people.

We have rules and policies in organizations for a reason but we can vary the approach with others to make a huge impact.

Ever since high school she was in leadership roles including the ROTC for 4 years and the largest organization in undergrad- campus tours. Her passion and innate gift in leadership was the catalyst for her education endeavors. Democratic Collaborative is the buzz word that she has gotten her Doctorate of Education dissertation in. Undergrad was at Winston Salem State University and her masters from Strayer University and EDD was at Capella University.

Right now she is a 5th grade teacher but also did 8 years of higher education online teaching.

People always ask her WHY 5th grade? Listen to her answer.

Passion is a motto and way of life and it also makes for the best way to educate and make an impact on the developing generation. She pushes for you greatness in yourself.

Do you have to go to a 4 year college or even a trade school or community college to reach your potential and be the best that you can be?

What is the difference between a PhD and an EDD? Why did she go the EDD route?

EDD take and gather the research for a specific program or problem and give recommendations and solutions and hopefully get it implemented typically within 6-12 months. A big difference between Phd and EDD is the long term view versus fixing the issue immediately.

Personality, Drive, Commitment, Submissiveness with new clients, her Approach, Open Ended Questions are her top qualities and take a listen for some of the adversity she had to overcome.

When students are deciding on a major and a school… research a school that has a strong qualified program in that field. Just because a school is well known, doesn’t mean that the exact major you want is good. High graduation rates are important and if you need to, just take a broad variety of classes your freshman year and really focus on what makes you excited to study each day. Then declare a major.

Young people need to volunteer and not expect to get paid for everything. Plus learn other reasons to volunteer.

When is a good time to move your kids to a new city so you can further your career?

She launched her own Non-Profit that caters to Single Parents: mom and dads. As well as Veterans. Programs are geared for free workshops and a helping hand. For instance: resume workshops, maybe a bus pass for a month so you can go to the interview and secure a new job and even a workshop on how to recognize child abuse.

Hear about what her 1-2 hour post work, kids do homework oasis is all about each day.

What is diabetical… its hilarious!

Uses BUFFER for social media posts automatically