Two CEO couples share the blueprint for balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, and personal growth. They share secrets to finding a supportive mate and the importance of consistency.

About our Guest:

• Melissa Wahnish is the founder of RubyThursday, a free weekly online show that gives junior Rails developers bite sized tutorials, tips and tricks to help them grow.  Along with her husband, she builds startups for non-technical entrepreneurs.

• Eric Fondren is the CEO of Itell.io, a company that provides a digital advertising platform for ATM owners to digitally advertise to their customers.

• Todd Wahnish is the Founder of cleverera.com.. He is an award winning artist, animator and product designer having created notable works for Marvel Entertainment, Cartoon Network, and artist Jeff Koons. He holds a BFA from the Atlanta College of Art, is married to his beautiful co-founder and loves making things people want through story centered design.

• Danielle Fondren is a program manager for a substance abuse center.

Episode Summary:

Kevin, Eric Fondren and Todd Wahnish team up with their wives Melissa Wahnish and Danielle Fondren to discuss love and how their relationships are impacted by having entrepreneurs in the family.  

Insight from this episode:

• How to tell that you are in a good, healthy relationship

• Consistency is how the person acts in different situations and just connecting with you as a person.

Secrets to balancing work, parenting and living your life:

• Scheduling

Tips for dating an entrepreneur:

• Take the risk

Quotes from the show:

“CE-Uh-Ohing” - Todd Wahnish Episode #106

“When the person you are with inspires you to be yourself, not to put on, or  be something you're not... If you can purely be yourself, then that is the person for you.” -Danielle Fondren Episode #106

“This is something you can be grumpy on inside.” - Melissa Wahnish Episode #106

“You don’t have to always say everything. Sometimes a touch, a look, or a gesture makes as much sense as anything else would. “-Eric Fondren Episode #106

“You have to really understand that the failure isn’t a failure of yourself and it’s not failure in the other person.“ Melissa Wahnish Episode #106

3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

1. Communicate your needs

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

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Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

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www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Melissa:

Email:  [email protected]

https://twitter.com/_rubythursday_

www.rubythursday.com

Danielle:

www.instagram.com/dannni_face

Eric:

http://www.itell.io/

https://twitter.com/ericnfondren

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

Todd:

www.cleverera.com

https://www.instagram.com/wahnish

https://twitter.com/wahnish

https://www.facebook.com/todd.wahnish

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Kevin provides his 20 strategies to re - Focus and Stay Focused Throughout The Year. He also discusses his birthday celebration,

About our Guest:

A communicator, social innovator, and entrepreneur, Brandon Andrews works with Values Partnerships to lead a nationwide casting tour focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices to ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank. He is also leading an effort to support entrepreneurs through developing a network of capital, skill-building, and other resources. 

In 2015, Andrews worked with A+E Networks, iHeartMedia, and the United Way to develop the Shining A Light Concert for Progress on Race in America, Shining a Light Fund, and Conversations on Race in America documentary. 

Previously, Andrews worked as a consultant assisting disruptive and social impact organizations with digital strategy, online advocacy, and navigating the federal system. He spent 5 years in the U.S. Senate where he handled technology, small business, and defense policy.

Andrews assisted in planning the first My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Data Jam, which laid the groundwork for evidence-based MBK work around the country. He is also a mentor for Qeyno Labs' MBK hackathons, engaging thousands of young men of color in computer science education nationwide. He was appointed to the D.C. Commission on National and Community Service.

Brandon provides commentary on policy, politics, and entrepreneurship on TVOne, BBC, NPR, Fox News, and other outlets.

Episode Summary

In this episode Brandon shares his secrets to garnering and sustaining relationships that have put him in positions of power. Tips on surviving on ABC's shark tank, calculating what you should be paid for your time, paid vs free work and his journey of becoming a man.

Insight from this episode:

• Reasons why always being of service helps

are in the right company, be consistent, build layers to your relationships,

• How to Decipher between authentic and in-authentic relationships

Quotes from the show:

• “The spark of innovation and the grit that you need to grow a business overtime, those attributes exist in every community, every zip code, every area around the country and really around the world but the resources do not.” – Brandon Andrews episode #104

• “Your heart might be right, your mind might be right but that doesn’t mean that your wallet will be right from volunteering to do work” – Brandon Andrews episode #104 on volunteering vs. being paid for your time

“The key to not being taken advantage, the key to making sure it makes sense is to do check ins with yourself and check ins with whoever is in power at the organization.” – Brandon Andrews episode #104

Resources Mentioned:

• https://buffer.com/

Favorite Book:

On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History - Thomas Carlyle

The Fire Next Time - James Baldwin

Harvard Busines Review's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself

Favorite Quote: “My feet’s is tired but my soul is rested” – Sister Pollard

3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

1. Raise your hand and volunteer

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

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Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

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www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Guest Name:

www.brandonandrews.me

www.Instagram.com/yesbrandon

http://www.twitter.com/brandontalk

https://www.facebook.com/Brand.Andrews

Brandon’s phone number: 2028313031

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In this episode participants from the goal crushing worshop come on air to discuss their experience at the seminar and which goals they are looking forward to accomplishing this year. Kevin also gives out his 10 ways to plan and host your own event.

Kevin, Eric and Todd give in depth insights of their experiences negotiationing to change terms, dodging shady characters who try to take advantage of them and understanding that a deal is not real until it is paid for not signed for.

In this episide guests call in from around the country and discuss what they are thankful for and are hopeful for in the New Year. They alsoo share strategies to make your dreams come true.

Episode Summary

Kevin walks us through his of making his 12-year-old dreams come true. During this episode many who have witnessed his growth, sacrifices and triumphs on the journey to where he is now call in and share their stories from the sidelines.

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/

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Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

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www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

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Episode Summary

Listeners (CYLS family) call in and share their 3 things that make them invest in others. They also share what they are looking forward to in the new year.

Insight from this episode:

Listener #1 Melany Ellis

3 qualities you look for in people when you decide to invest in them:

• Confidence

What is your big goal for next year:

• Flexibility

Listener #2 Derek Devan

3 qualities you look for in people when you decide to invest in them:

• Discipline

Why do your friends invest in you?

Because he is a positive person and loves to motivate others to do what they want to do.

What is your big goal for next year:

To become financially intelligent, start his businesses and set goals by writing them down

Listener #3 Tearra Vaughn

3 qualities you look for in people when you decide to invest in them:

• Ability to connect

Why do your friends invest in you?

• Confident

What is your big goal for next year:

To make the most of their collaboration 

Listener #3 Charlton McKinney

3 qualities you look for in people when you decide to invest in them:

• Everyday Attitude, How Enthusiastic They Are, How Inspired

They Are

• Self Starter

Why do your friends invest in you?

• Optimistic

What is your big goal for next year:

• To Expand His Startup Http://Www.Insanevegan.Com

Listener #3 Kris Brice – Bell (Memphis)

3 qualities you look for in people when you decide to invest in them:

• Confidence

   you have a plan

• What have you overcome

Why do your friends invest in you?

• Persistent

What is your big goal for next year:

• The difference between a dream and a goal is, a dream is

   something you think of a goal is something that you write

   down

• Big goal for next year is to investing in himself, cryptocurrency, and real estate

Quotes from the show:

“Anybody can talk about what they are doing and what they are passionate about, not everybody is walking in their purpose and living it” - Melany Ellis Episode #99

Resources Mentioned:

6 months to Six Figures

Http://Www.Insanevegan.Com

https://shopmodelatelier.com/

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/

https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/

Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

www.instagram.com/kevinybrown

www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

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About our Guests:

• Eric Fondren is the CEO of Itell.io, a company that provides a digital advertising platform for ATM owners to digitally advertise to their customers.

Episode Summary

• Kevin, Lenore and Eric discuss their personal and organizational challenges that they are looking to improve upon. Each of them also outlines their goal setting and achievement processes for their businesses.

 Insight from this episode:

• Identifying your biggest challenges in the CEO seat

   between clients that are serious

• How to hire virtually

Quotes from the show:

“whether or not you ask yourself if you’re doing enough is the mark of an entrepreneur and you shouldnt be upset about the question being asked you should be worried about how you are answering the question.” - Eric Fondren Episode #98

“We have to get beyond the transactional to the relational” - Lenore Kantor Episode #98

“If you have a role and your hiring for it the person needs to be able to come in and do that job, it should not be that they come in and learn” - Eric Fondren Episode #98

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/

https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/

Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

www.instagram.com/kevinybrown

www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Eric:

http://www.itell.io/

https://twitter.com/ericnfondren

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

Lenore Kantor:

http://www.launchwarrior.net

http://www.twitter.com/lkantor

http://www.twitter.com/launch_warrior

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

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About our Guest:

Su is the CEO & Co-founder at WeDidIt, a New York-based tech company that helps nonprofit organizations fundraise online. For the last 6 years, Su has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations raise funds and find new donors through WeDidIt's innovative technology. Some of WeDidit’s customers include Amnesty International, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, NYC Coalition Against Hunger, LA Zoo, and Stupid Cancer. and he is now working on a new venture called dollaride on the side. 


Episode Summary:

Su takes us on his journey of failing in one startup to creating two successful companies. He teaches us the importance of flexibility, how self awareness has helped him in his partnership and how to run a company as a non – technical founder.

 Insight from this episode:

• Strategies to create a strong team

Quotes from the show:

“Choose to work on projects or at companies or in ventures where you'ree going to enjoy the process more than the end result” Su Sanni episode #96

I don't let dreams stay dreams, I put the work in, I bend the world to my will in order to make it happen - Su Sanni ep #97

 “You have to be humble enough to know that you don’t know everything and bold enough to ask questions to people who know more than you” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #97

 “Being right means nothing when you loose everything” - Kevin Y. Brown episode #97

 Resources Mentioned:

• Slack.com


Favorite Book:

• The Lean Startup

 Favorite Quote:

• “If you will it, it is no dream” - Theodor Herzl


 3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

1. Make long-term goals but try to enjoy the journey towards those goals - fall in love with process not the end result

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

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Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

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www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Su Sanni:

https://www.dollaride.com/

www.wedidit.it

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

https://twitter.com/thesusanni

https://www.facebook.com/ssanni

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