Favor: The Podcast

Favor: The Podcast

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Favor: The Podcast episodes

  • Go get it!
    Today, March 6th, 2024 marks five years Brain Tumor Free. Listen as I reflect on all that I have gained from the experience and put some fire up under you to take action.
    15 min
  • GOOD…
    No matter what you’re going through or experiencing. Life happens for you not to you. Remember that you can choose how to respond and move forward accordingly. Everything is all Good no matter what
    6 min
  • You can’t go like that…
    Life is all about the obstacles we face and how we overcome them. The path to overcoming starts with a choice. A choice to keep going despite how you feel. This is a stream of consciousness on why You can’t go like that…
    16 min
  • Almost 10 years later…
    Waxing poetic about how in almost a decade, how I’ve grown, changed, and accepted the man that I am today… Spoiler Alert: I wouldn’t change a thing .
    24 min
  • Episode 006: One in 7 billion with Jake Dahreddine
    Episode 006: One in 7 billion with Jake Dahreddine
    I saw this guy in the gym one day and felt compelled to introduce myself. I was motivated by his effort and surprised by his calm demeanor. He has a very positive view of life despite all he’s been through and a very humble guy. Listen in today and learn about the man he is today. Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro!
    (0:30) 2020: Jake’s tells us the new way he’s going after this new year after letting go of some of the things that bogged him down
    (9:50) positivity abound: Jake talks about his positivity and where it came from, despite his past
    (14:45) Fresh start: Jake moves to Vermont to get away and start anew, continuing his journey of self-discovery
    (16:35) The Accident: Jake talks about what happened and what he learned
    (28:10) Bumps on the road: jake talks about a few more of the difficulties he’s faced
    (33:39) This is me: Jake moves towards acceptance of who he is
    (47:07) Life is a privilege: Jake talks about his biggest take away from it all
    Moment of Favor
    (18:36) Jake recovers fully after spending two months in the hospital
    51 min
  • Episode 005: The Entrepreneurs’ Mind with Brent Simpson

    Brent Simpson has been a mentor, a big brother, and a consistent guiding force in my life since 2014. We have eerily similar stories, and together we have grown together and as individuals. Brent and I together had a total of 9 surgeries which we like to say kept the health care system afloat. Listen to this episode to get his story, and how the entrepreneurship helped him become the man he is. Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro! (0:00) Rolling Start: Brent is telling us a bit about the neighborhood we’re recording in (1:03) Today: He talks about where is now Mental Clarity, and getting there through failure (7:30) where it all began: Brent takes us back to the beginning and walks through his journey (12:00) Going against the grain: Brent talks about his journey in college starting an investment club, and challenging the norm (20:00) Afterschool: stock brokering, house buying, credit troubles, and young adulthood (25:00) Credit Troubles: how he ran into trouble and what advice he has about credit now (29:15) I don’t like promotions: Brent explains his philosophy that led to starting his own company (31:15) Bold Vision: Brent talks about how he got the company started and the philosophy behind it, also talks about how our relationship birthed Overcome Adversity

    40 min
  • Episode 004: The 8 Mile Approach
    In the 2002 American Hip-Hop Drama 8 mile, the protagonist takes a unique approach to conquer his last foe. Instead of picking apart his opponent, he lists all flaws and takes the power right out his mic. That’s what I do in this episode. I list my insecurities, and by doing so I embrace them, strengthening my self-image. Can any of you listening relate? Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro!
    (0:57) Insecurity #1: one of my insecurities after my last surgery was my physical appearance
    (3:07) Insecurity #2: My overall physical condition, lack of mobility, and energy levels
    (4:09) Insecurity #3: Being in business and not able to shake hands
    (5:31) Insecurity #4: Being a father, a husband, and a man
    (7:29) Insecurity #5: The difficulty I have with speaking
    (8:08) Insecurity #6: Because I don’t drive right now, I am often at the mercy of others
    (10:04) Feeling better: sharing my story helps me heal
    15 min

About Favor: The Podcast

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This podcast is set to look into the lives of unique individuals ranging from family members to business associates. We will sit and openly discuss their unique Business Journey (code blue) and Original Life Stories (code Orange) to get a well rounded understanding of who they are as people.