The Create Your Life Series celebrates accomplishing it’s two-year long goal of making it onto Sirius XM. In this episode guest host Todd Wahnish interviews Kevin about the journey and what is next for the show. Listen in for Kevin’s experience with dating shows and for surprise dancing in the studio!

In this episode, Kevin provides his top secrets got the Create Your Life Series nationally syndicated to 100 million impressions per episode. He provides an in-depth overview of what to do before you start and actionable steps to take once you get started.

About our Guest:

Kevin Y. Brown motivational speaker, author and host brings you insights into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship each week with the Create Your Life series.

Episode Summary:

Kevin is completely transparent, sharing his battles with consistency and how it has become his friend over the years.  He explains how his drive to stay consistent has helped him grow his team and create a solid foundation for his personal and team growth. He also gives his 10 ways to achieve with consistency daily and friendly callers across the nation  tell their methods for fighting the battle of consistency.

Kevin shares good vibrations with friendly callers across the nation who tell their methods for fighting the battle of consistency. Insight from this episode:

• How to win the war with ourselves

Quotes from the show:

“Sometimes I have to take a step back, take a pause and do some self-care...I’m lucky enough to have people I can call who can step in when I am not up to par,” - caller Tenisha, Queens, NY episode #114

“I think self-care is important and a lot of people don't make time for that because they are so busy working and living their lives and supporting themselves.  You have to do self care...just take some time by yourself, a time to reflect on things. - caller Tenisha, Queens, NY episode #114

“Sometimes we wait and wait, even waiting on someone else to make the decision...when in reality we need to just jump out the window and make the decision for ourselves.” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Being consistent means you are sometimes going to have to operate without all of the information.”- Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Being an entrepreneur still applies to life. So whether you are starting a new company or if you say hey, I’m going to create a different type of life for myself, you are still in startup mode.  You yourself as a person are a startup to an extent.” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“You have to do self care and it doesn’t necessarily mean spending a bunch of money” - caller Tenisha, Queens, NY episode #114

“Follow your gut and understand it.” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities.”- Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Forgive yourself for the times you are going to fall off the wagon.”- Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Ask yourself, Why am I doing this, why is it important for me to remain consistent.”- Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Getting a seat at the table for the conversation is cool, but I want to reach the goal. Do it until it’s done” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Learn to Forgive Yourself, We all fall short of glory at some point” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

“Get out there, achieve and be great in life.” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #114

Kevin Y. Brown’s top ten (at least) ways to stay consistent:

1. Have a morning ritual.

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Episode Summary

Jeremy shares how his path of computer programming at five years old has helped him stay ahead of the curve and what is coming in the future of artificial intelligence. He also shares his secrets of building a 16k plus meetup group.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Jeremy Horn

Jeremy Horn is an award-winning,  product management veteran with 2 decades of experience leading and managing product teams.  Jeremy has held various executive and advisory roles, from the founder of several start-ups to driving diverse organizations in online services, consumer products, and wearables.  As founder of The Product Group, he has created the largest product management meetup in the world (16k+ members in NYC) and hosts the annual awarding of The Best Product Person.  Accelerating the next evolution of product management, Jeremy acted as creator and instructor of the 10-week product management course at General Assembly and The New School, and mentoring at Women 2.0 and Lean Startup Machine (where is has been a judge).

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Key Components to a Company Like Apple Consistently Being Able to Put Products Out

Three Things Why One Products Sells vs. Another

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Quote

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

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Kevin Y Brown

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www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Jeremy Horn

http://theproductguy.com/

http://twitter.com/theproductguy

https://www.facebook.com/theproductguy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theproductguy

www.theproductgroup.org

www.theproductmentor.com

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Episode Summary

Lenore tells the difference between those who want to launch a company and those who succeed in launching a company. She shares the importance of finding your market, appreciating feedback, being around creative people, and branding yourself personally and professionally at the same time.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Lenore Kantor

Lenore Kantor is a strategic advisor to companies and individuals who are managing growth, innovation and change.  Lenore founded Launch Warrior to help emerging and established businesses and founders in the technology, creative, financial and professional services sectors to increase revenues, establish market leadership and achieve results by aligning their vision and values with their brand, messaging, strategy and culture. Lenore helps clients to clarify their positioning develop their leadership, manage corporate changes and go to market successfully.

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

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Kevin Y Brown

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www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Lenore Kantor

https://launchwarrior.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-warrior

https://www.facebook.com/launchwarrior/

https://twitter.com/Launch_Warrior

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Episode Summary

Greg discusses his bold, entrepreneurial leap and growth in digital children's media. He tells about "licking the frog," first thing every morning, balancing work with parenting, and creating his own distinct media platform. He shares his three jewels for those looking to create their best life.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Greg Alkalay

Greg Alkalay is the Co-Founder and CEO of batteryPOP, the online and mobile video network exclusively for 6-11 year olds, where kids are in command of what “POPS.” Recently named among Café Mom’s Top 10 Mom-Approved Sites, the network features curated and unique content ranging from cartoons, live action series, and exclusive interviews covering top trending celebrities and topics for kids.  A Princeton University graduate, Greg’s passion for youth entertainment is further inspired by the enthusiasm of his own two children, Harper (3) and Dylan (6 months).

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Favorite Quote

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

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Kevin Y Brown

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Greg Alkalay

[email protected]

https://www.batterypop.com/

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Episode Summary

Nicole gives us the secrets to her transition from corporate America to entrepreneur, the ups, and downs of being in business, war stories of being a non-technical founder, secrets to picking the right business partner and superhero names.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Nicole Valentine

Nicole Valentine, the ”Small Business Champion”, is an entrepreneur, media personality, tech founder, business fitness coach, deal lawyer and strategist, passionate about helping you live your journey with confidence, courage & joy.  She is the creator, executive producer and host of TV Special, “Empower Lunch”, which aired in over 90 million US homes on RLTV and ABC Networks.

Nicole Valentine is the Founder of Winly Playbook, a business strategy, data and productivity platform and small business community focused on executing daily wins.    She is the CEO of Synergy Business Development, a New York based business growth consultancy. She mentors New York small businesses through government agencies (SBS & MTA) and advises through organizations and corporations (Black Women Talk Tech & American Express OPEN Forum).

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Quote

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

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Nicole Valentine

https://www.winlyplaybook.com/#bnr

http://www.nicolevalentine.tv/

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https://twitter.com/NValentineTV

https://www.instagram.com/nicolevalentinetv/

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Episode Summary

Jerrod talks about the process and hidden expenses of home buying in New York City, managing your finances and tips to get and keep your credit up. He shares his strategies to work-life balance and some amazing quotes to live by.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Jerrod Delaine

Jerrod Delaine has worked in real estate private equity, consulting, not-for-profit advising and project managing. His efforts have included asset management, acquisitions, construction and development due diligence. He is currently the Director of Development for Carthage Real Estate Advisors LLC.  Carthage is a Harlem based development firm focused on affordable and market rate residential development.

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Quote

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

Stay Connected

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www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Jerrod Delaine  

http://www.jerroddelaine.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jerrod.delaine

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrod-delaine-b0718112/

https://www.instagram.com/gjd244

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Episode Summary

Atima Lui discusses creating tech that redefines the standard of beauty for the world, secrets to staying confident, and the importance of sharing vision while leading the industry.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Atima Lui

Atima Lui is a Harvard business school grad who started the company Nudest.

Nudest is a company building patent-pending skin tone matching technology for humans of every color with computer vision and machine learning. Nudest is a technology solution to make it possible for people to find products that match their skin tone.  With a team consisting of software engineers Nudest’s website was created to offer the products which are “changing the definition of nude.” The patent-pending Nude Meter is available now on nudest.co.

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Quote

Favorite Book

Keys to Create Your Best Life

Stay Connected

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www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

https://shop.nudest.co/pages/about-us

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https://twitter.com/atimalui

https://www.facebook.com/nudst.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/atima/

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Episode Summary

Jonathan shares secrets of his journey of going from actor to behind the scenes to becoming the director of theater at the National Black Theater at 25. He shares his mission of helping other creatives and secrets to make sure that his work is growing.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Jonathan McCrory

Obie award winning and Adelco nominated Harlem based artist who has served as director of Theatre Arts at Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre since 2012.  He's also directed numerous productions including Dead and Breathing, HandsUp, Hope Speaks, Blacken The Bubble. He was awarded the Emerging Producer Award by the National Black Theatre Festival and Winston Salem North Carolina and the Torchbearer Award by Theatrical Legend Woody King Jr. He is a founding member of the collaborative producing organization Harlem 9, Next Generation National Network and The Movement Theatre Company. He sits on the National Advisory Committee for Black Theatre Commons and How Round. Was a member of the original cohort for Art Equity and is a proud emerge N.Y.C. Alumni A Washington D.C. native, and he attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in New York University,Tisch School of the Arts.

Insights From the Episode

Quotes From the Show

Resources Mentioned

Favorite Book

Favorite Quote

Keys to Create Your Best Life

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Jonathan McCrory

www.jonathanmccrory.com

Email [email protected]

www.Instagram.com/JYMC86

Fb.com.com/mccrory1

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