Happy Father's Day! Join us in Destin, FL as I sat down with my great friend Hamilton Winters. We dove into his illustrious career from sales, to becoming a pilot, to starting a flight school, to creating marketing strategy for brands, to being a young adults pastor, to authoring his first book, to becoming a business consultant, to now launching his new aviation business! More than any successful entrepreneur, he is an amazing human being who just became a father. Later in the episode we talk about the men that we want to be for our new sons. Stick around to the end where we dig deep!

Hamilton's book "The Art of Everything" - https://www.hamiltonwinters.com/

Carpe Momentum Website - https://carpemomentumnow.com/

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Hamilton Winters - https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonwinters/

Daniel Ellender - https://www.instagram.com/danielellender/

Carpe Momentum - https://www.instagram.com/carpemomentumnow/

"The future of any country, company, community or organization is based on it's leadership." In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, husband, and father Julio Melara to explore what it truly takes to lead in today’s fast-paced world. From the boardroom to the dinner table, Julio brings a wealth of experience and a trove of hard-earned insights that will challenge and uplift anyone striving to step up and make a difference.

What You’ll Learn:

• Mindset & Attitude: Discover why Julio believes that leadership begins in the mind—and how cultivating the right attitude can turn obstacles into opportunities.

• Wisdom from Legends: Hear the timeless lessons Julio picked up from coaching icon John Wooden, and how those principles can be applied to your own life and career.

• Practical Nuggets: Actionable tips on communication, resilience, and decision-making that you can implement today—whether you’re leading a team of one or one hundred.

Julio shares stories from his entrepreneurial journey, reflections on balancing family and business, and the defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a first-time manager, or simply someone seeking to live with more intention and impact, this conversation will leave you encouraged to face your own leadership challenges with greater courage and clarity.

Tune in now to gain the insights and inspiration you need to lead boldly—at work, at home, and beyond. The time is now, seize your moment!

Chapters:

00:00 - Trailer

00:49 - Intro

02:21 - Who Best Exhibited Courage in Your Life?

06:10 - Personal Responsibility

07:36 - Mindset & Attitude

10:25 - Lead with Purpose

15:32 - Courier to Senior VP

16:46 - The Crucible of Leadership

20:09 - Play the Long Game

23:18 - Importance of Relationships

25:45 - Communication & Listening

27:05 - Failure Quotient

28:17 - The Courage to Lead

33:08 - Lessons From John Wooden

37:40 - What Julio is Doing Now

40:44 - Priorities Provide Clarity

47:14 - What Does Seizing the Moment Mean to You?

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Keep up with Julio: Website - https://juliomelara.com/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-melara-a987b27a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliomelara.

New Book - https://juliomelara.com/books

Join us in Cape Town, South Africa as we dive into Kai’s story & hear why it is so important to build a team the right way in your business. She shares practical advice on the process of how to surround yourself with valuable teammates whether you are a solo freelancer / creative or even a larger scale business.

Buckle up everyone, you do not want to miss this gripping story as Jeffrey Trufant recounts surviving a plane crash. Not only did he survive, but his grit to break out of the plane saved multiple lives. Honored to have heard this story in person and to call Jeffrey friend. We had this conversation on the CKC camp grounds where he is a part owner & where I grew up going every summer. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, it set the perfect scene for this conversation. Enjoy!

A New Beginning. This is the official launch of the Carpe Momentum podcast. Today is my 28th birthday and I could not be more excited to share this endeavor with the world. Join the journey as I preview the why & mission behind this podcast. This is just the beginning of an amazing adventure of interviewing individuals who are seizing their moment with hopes to encourage you to confidently seize your moment. The time is now, let's get it!

Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:54 - Defining Carpe Momentum01:55 - Daniel's Take on Carpe Momentum02:53 - Goal of Podcast04:06 - Going Through the Motions04:33 - What is to Come05:14 - The Time is Now