Create Your Life Series

By Kevin Y. Brown

The Create Your Life Series is for Self-starters looking to live

life on their own terms. Join award winning entrepreneur, author and speaker

Kevin Y. Brown as he shares the Strategies Behind the Succ... more

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The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.

Create Your Life Series episodes:

September 30, 2016 CYLS 016: The Create Your Life Series Recap so far: Our favorite guests and tips learned from experts who have been on the show
In this episode of the CYLS, our Host & Producer Kevin & Charisse discuss their favorite episodes and what strategies they have learned from guests so far. Find out how much the series has come and what the future of the CYLS holds for its listeners.

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September 23, 2016 CYLS 015: Pt. 3 - 10 Pillars of Defining & Achieving Your Success
Kevin dives deeper into pillars 4-6 Pillars of Success. Hear his tips on Setting goals, planning backwards and doing the research to reach your desired level of success.

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September 16, 2016 CYLS 014: How to Be On Purpose with Jovian Zayne Founder of International Day of Purpose
In this episode of the CYLS, We learn how to eat, live and think on purpose with founder of International Day of Purpose Jovian Zayne. She takes us through her journey of Corporate America executive to CEO by aligning with her purpose.

www.JovianZayne.com

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46min
September 09, 2016 CYLS 013: Becoming the top searched Video Production Company in New York City with CEO of Transcendent Enterprise Chris Alvarez.
In this episode of the CYLS, CEO of Transcendent Enterprise Chris Alvarez shares his journey of becoming the 1 of the most sought after video production companies in NYC, how he learns from mentors online and his tips for entrepreneurs.

Find out more about Transcendent Enterprise's cutting edge video production work at www.TranscendentEnterprise.com

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50min
September 02, 2016 CYLS 012: How to Expand Your Fitness Business From Hobby To Full-Time With Your Own Location With Mr. & Mrs. Work Hard Train Harder Paul & Tamelia Jam...
In this episode of the CYLS, CEO of Work Hard Train Harder Paul James & his lovely Wife Tamelia tell us how they went from par-time personal training to building a fitness brand that has expanded into a fitness center in Harlem New York.
He even gave us a 10 min workout that we can do anywhere:

- Lower Body
Squats 20 reps
Alternating lunges 20 reps
Straight leg kicks 20 reps
High Knees 1min
Rest for 60 secs
- Upper body
60 punches
overhead press 20 reps
purshups on floor or on the wall 20 reps
High Knees 1min
Rest for 60 secs
- Core
Leg raises 10 reps
Situps 10 reps
Mountain Climbers 20 secs
Back extensions 20 reps or Good Mornings 20 reps
High Knees 1min
Rest for 60 secs
To sign up for bootcamps go to www.workhardtrainharder.com and use discount code: CYLS
[email protected]

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46min
August 26, 2016 CYLS 011: Breaking Barriers in the Book Publishing Industry with ”The God Mother of African American Books” Marie Dutton Brown, President of Marie Bro...
In this session of CYLS, Book Publishing Legend Marie Dutton Brown, takes us on her journey of being one of the first African American's in the U.S. book publishing industry and how she has sustained an almost 50 year career in her field.

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51min
August 19, 2016 CYLS 010: From Top Model to Company President - Choosing Mission Over Money with President of Vanessa Blake Cosmetics Tanya Simmons Reid
In this session of CYLS, Tanya Simmons Reid, President of Vanessa Blake Cosmetics – America, talks about choosing mission over money, the importance of team, & how to identify when it is the right time to move on to new experiences.

vanessablakecosmetics.com/
For a 25% off discount use Coupon code: CYL

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August 11, 2016 CYLS 009: Mastering The Foster Care Experience
In this session of the Create Your Life Series, Kevin talks about his life in foster care, defeating the odds, and how his untraditional family helped him create his life.

Download Kevin's 10 Habits of Highly Successful Foster Care Kids at www.createyourlifeseries.com/resources

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August 05, 2016CYLS 008: Leverage Your Experiences to Build Your Life with CEO of Foster Care Magazine Chris Chmielewski
Episode Summary
In this episode of Create Your Life Series, host Kevin Y Brown chats with the Founder/CEO of Foster Care Magazine, Chris Chmielewski. As someone who’s been a part of the foster care system, he’s used his passion to create a niche product, spread awareness, and constantly raise his voice for healthy amendments in the system. He uses his pain positively and inspires people to live a more fulfilling life.

Tune in now to know more about his journey and advice.

Kevin Y Brown
Kevin is a seasoned multi-media executive who is passionate about Africa’s digital future. As an award winning entrepreneur, podcast producer (over 1,000 episodes across different genres with over 30 million downloads across clients) and tech veteran, Kevin is the Chief Content officer and Head of Strategy at Afripods leading their multi-country strategy and product vision.
Kevin is the host of the Create Your Life Series podcast and has been featured or spoken in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence, Podcast Movement, Podcast Sessions, Ted X, Sirius XM, Inc. magazine and many more…

Chris Chimelewski
Chris Chmielewski is the Creator, Owner and Editor of Foster Focus Magazine, America's only monthly foster care magazine. He spent five years in foster care before aging out. He created Foster Focus so that others in care would have the most up to date information. The magazine has consistently grown as Chris is entering his sixth year of the magazine. He has interviewed celebrities such as Maia Mitchell and Jimmy Graham. And writers from all over the country contribute articles to the magazine, making it one of the leading sources of foster care news and information in the country.

Insights From the Episode
You can create your own life, if you try enough and consistently
There’s no one way to achieve success
Live in the moment and be aware of what you’re doing
Find your people and keep them close
Never ever go to bed angry. Always try to find solutions

Quotes From the Show
“A lot of people are trailblazers and entrepreneurs like yourself, they have different educational levels and there’s no one set way to do things. So, I think, it’s very important for us to always highlight the different educational journeys and routes that people take” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #008
“Just because you have a low graduation rate in school doesn’t mean you have a low success rate” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #008
“I’m positively in the moment which is sometimes to my detriment. Sometimes I miss things and they fall through the cracks. But I’m in the moment and I’m aware of what I’m saying. I’m aware of what I’m doing, especially in times of conflict” - Chris Chmielewski, Create Your Life Series, #008
“The great thing about me is the ability to adapt and adjust. Chameleon is my pet name when I write about that side of the world of foster care” - Chris Chmielewski, Create Your Life Series, #008
“We had the first foster care thanksgiving on the steps of Capital Hill because of Misty Stenslie. That was the first time I felt like I was home” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #008 [38:53 - 38: 57]
“I believe if you watch close enough and if you pay attention enough, you can pretty much learn anything in a month and that makes you highly employable” - Chris Chmielewski, Create Your Life Series, #008
“There’s two ways you’re going to come out of the foster care: you’re either going to want to take the world by the horns or you’re going to want to be by yourself in a corner and go in life unnoticed. I find that a lot more of them want the life, not in the spotlight, but a life worth living” - Chris Chmielewski, Create Your Life Series, #008

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YouTube: Create Your Life Series

Kevin Y. Brown
Website: Kevin Y Brown
Instagram: kevinybrown
Twitter: kevinybrown
Facebook: kevinybrown

Chris Chmielewski
Website: Chris Chmielewski
Email ID: [email protected]

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This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com).
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54min
July 28, 2016CYLS 007: Why Support is Sexy | Ft. Elayne Fluker, CEO of Chic Rebellion TV
Episode Summary

For the latest episode of Create Your Life Series, host Kevin Y Brown meets up with the CEO of Chic Rebellion TV, Elayne Fluker and talks about all things media. After spending over 20 years in the business, Elayne talks about the importance of having a support system, especially for marginalized women. She’s been actively helping women by sharing a platform, creating a community, and mentoring young minds.

Her approach is simple but super effective: show up as your most impressive self everywhere. Tune into the episode now for more details.

Kevin Y Brown

Kevin is a seasoned multi-media executive who is passionate about Africa’s digital future. As an award winning entrepreneur, podcast producer (over 1,000 episodes across different genres with over 30 million downloads across clients) and tech veteran, Kevin is the Chief Content officer and Head of Strategy at Afripods leading their multi-country strategy and product vision.
Kevin is the host of the Create Your Life Series podcast and has been featured or spoken in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence, Podcast Movement, Podcast Sessions, Ted X, Sirius XM, Inc. magazine and many more…

Elayne Fluker
As ambitious, professional women, resistance to support is common. This often leads to stress, anxiety and feeling stuck. Elayne Fluker is on a mission to shift the mindsets of high-performing women around support so they can make their Empowered Ask™, stress less and thrive more. Now, through executive coaching, speaking and personal development training, Elayne helps Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and startups attract, support and retain high-performing women.

Insights From the Episode
When you have good relationships with people, stay connected
No is just a part of the process
Try to remember your ‘why’ during everything you’re doing
Asking for support is sexy. Having your people is important
Quotes From the Show
“It never even occurred to me that this thing I was naturally good at doing, passionate about, inclined to do, wanting to do forever was something I could major in college. Long story short, I majored in English” - Elayne Fluker, Create Your Life Series, #007
“Wherever you want to work, whatever you want to do, just get in the building and be as present as you can. Be yourself, but be your impressive self” - Elayne Fluker, Create Your Life Series, #007
“What you’re saying is you have to get into the game, you’ve got to have some skin in the game” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #007
“I think it’s so important for us to surround ourselves with people who support us; whether it’s friends, family. Mentors are important, coaches are important. I always say, one of my things is - support is sexy and having it all doesn’t mean doing it all alone” - Elayne Fluker, Create Your Life Series, #007

Favourite Quote
“You the average of the five people you spend the most time with” - Jim Rohn
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” - Arthur Ashe

3 Tips for Making a Career in Media
Figure out what you can contribute/who you are
Tenacity goes a long way
Have fun with whatever you’re doing

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Kevin Y. Brown
Website: Kevin Y Brown
Instagram: kevinybrown
Twitter: kevinybrown
Facebook: kevinybrown

Elayne Fluker
Website: Elayne Fluker
Instagram: Elayne Fluker
YouTube: Elayne Fluker

Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Afripods, and Spotify.
This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com).
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52min

FAQs about Create Your Life Series:

How many episodes does Create Your Life Series have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.