Create Your Life Series

CYLS 141: Pt. 2 Life Or Death - Her Journey To Joy, Fulfillment and Health with Cassandra Nuamah

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Episode Summary

Cassandra practices what she preaches, using fitness and nutrition to help others create better lives for themselves. Her business is built on making others happy and healthy while giving them an unforgettable cultural experience.

 

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. 

 

Cassandra Nuamah

Cassandra Nuamah is a danceaholic, travelista, and a fitness guru. As a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and health and wellness coach, she lost 50lbs and transformed her lifestyle. Using her infectious energy, Cassandra has made it her mission to help individuals, groups, and organizations to live happier and healthier lives using methods and techniques that she uses herself. Originally from Ghana, Cassandra and mother, the founder of Kukuwafitness.com, organize yearly fitness and cultural excursions to Africa. These trips allow clients to travel Africa without a passport through music and dance.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • Cassandra shares her secrets for entrepreneurs who are just starting out.
  • How to ensure success in your business by staying true to yourself.
  • Strategies for monetizing your interests and talents.
  • Cassandra describes her secrets to social media success.
  • The success hacks Cassandra uses in her business.
  • Kevin explains the importance of knowing what you do, why you do it, and where you are going as an entrepreneur.
  • Kevin shares what motivates him and makes him happy.

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    Quotes From the Show

    • “Death by comparison.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #141
    • “I’m a believer that what you give energy to just grows.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Create Your Life Series, #141
    • “Everything’s a lesson or a blessing.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Create Your Life Series, #141
    • “Look at every setback as a foundation for where you can step up.” - Cassandra Nuamah, Create Your Life Series, #141
    • “I’m definitely focused on progress and not perfection.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #141

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Canva
      • Hootsuite
      • The Art of War by Sun Tzu
      • In Touch: How to Tune In to the Inner Guidance of Your Body and Trust Yourself by John J. Prendergast, PhD and Rick Hanson, PhD
      • Streak

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        Favorite Book

        • Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki
        • Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer

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          Favorite Quote

          • “Those who know don’t tell and those who tell don’t know.” - Socrates, quoted by Cassandra Nuamah
          • “Create your life” - Kevin Y. Brown
          • “I am the brand I say I am.” - Kevin Y. Brown
          • “Be the labour, great or small, do it well or not at all.” - Quincy Jones, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown
          • “I do this for real, not for thrills.” - Andre Hicks, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown
          • “Love those who love you but don’t never let it (mess) up your vision. How much love did your loved ones have when you was broke or doing time in prison.” - Andre Hicks, quoted by Kevin Y. Brown

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            Keys to Create Your Best Life

            • Start from where you.
            • Don’t compare yourself.
            • Don’t care about what other people say.

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              www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-nuamah

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