Gift In A Gift (GNG) Podcast

Message for Mike Brown Jr.

My life's journey has been filled with adversity, self-discovery, wins, losses and everything in between. Through overcoming personal obstacles, embracing change and witnessing the transformative power of perseverance, I have cultivated a profound understanding of the human spirit's resilience. 

Inspired by the impact my stories and experiences have had on others, I am driven to share my perspective and inspire individuals to unleash their potential, conquer adversity, and forge their path towards fulfillment and success. 

What's my ultimate goal?

To inspire individuals and teams to persist through adversity to achieve their full potential.  

Website: Speaker in Fort Worth | Mike Brown Jr. Nonprofit

She is a native of Bryan, Texas by way of Calvert, Texas. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1997. She received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (2002) and a Master of Business Administration (2005) from Prairie View A&M University, also a Master of Educational Administration (2011) from Lamar University. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate pursuing studies at Grand Canyon University.

As an undergraduate at PVAMU, she received an Academic and Athletic Scholarship and excelled in Track and Field, various organizations, and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. In 2003, she started her career in Public Education and being a lifelong learner, she pursued her dreams of entrepreneurship and received her Real Estate License in 2015. Currently, she resides in Houston, Texas where she lives with her beautiful family, her husband Gregory and two daughters, Khloe and Kadence. A life of service and servant leadership is what drives her as she serves through being an author, her church, job, business, as well as social and civic organizations.

Guiding Scripture Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” 

Email:

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Dr. Les Wright, Jr. is a veteran educator and leader with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, training, and program management in higher education administration and the federal government.   Dr. Wright is a board-certified coach with a graduate evidence-based executive leadership coaching certificate. He is a certified DISC behavior analyst with coaching certifications and credentials through Taking Flight Learning. Dr. Wright is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Evaluation Association, and the American Psychological Association. He also served 4 years in the U.S. Army. He has a doctorate in higher education and adult learning from Walden University, a master’s degree in adult education and instructional technology from Troy University, and a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University.   Dr. Wright currently uses a wheelchair, having lost the ability to walk independently. Despite his challenges and limitations, Dr. Wright remains active and engaged as the CEO and owner of the Wright Coaching and Consulting Services LLC, a veteran-owned small business that helps individuals, professionals, and leaders develop their skills, improve their strengths, and design a plan to achieve their goals through personal, professional, and executive leadership coaching.   Contact Info: Website: https://www.thewrightcoachingservices.com/ Email: [email protected]

Centario and his wonderful wife, Nardette, live in North Charlotte with their three children (Noelle, Casen and Cairo). As a Co-Founder of J&G Legacy Financial Group LLC, he sincerely believes that most people want to do what's right: right for themselves, right for their families, and right for their communities. His mission is to meet his clients where they are…communicating to each client their current value and creating a partnership to unlock their true wealth! He understands the challenges that most families and businesses encounter as it relates to their finances.

Centario also understands that every situation is different, so his team is intentional to ask the right questions. Once they have a clear picture of your financial goals and objectives, the planning process begins, and we’ll uncover all of your potential “blind spots”. At that point, Centario and his team will set parameters around the Advisor/Client relationship to ensure that each client has a lifechanging experience.

 Contact Info:

 Website: www.jandglegacy.com

Email: [email protected]

He is an author and the host of Leadership Talk with Adegoke. He is a Pastor and Happily married with children. He is the owner of 1st Degree Consulting, a Management Consulting firm focusing on areas such as Leadership, Professional Selling and Marketing Skills, Customer Retention, Communication/Interpersonal Skills, Business Etiquette and Business Ethics.   Contact Info: www.1stdegreeconsulting.net Email: [email protected]

Andres Ruiz is a motivational speaker, Ted Speaker, Life coach, and radio show host of the Common Good Radio Show on 1030 AM The Voice.   He is also host of the podcast cafe entre amigos and author of the books Morning Warrior Secrets and The Blueprint on How to Turn Goals into Achievement. Both books were #1 on Amazon. Andres has also been featured on CBS, NBC and Fox. Andres' Mission is to help our youth and his clients do what inspires them to make the world a better place. Andres has been speaking up about mental illness, mental health, and recovery.   Contact Info: www.ibelieveonmyself.org Email [email protected]

Steven Dossou Featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, Steven is an Inspirational TEDx Speaker, Author, co-founder of Leadership University, Owner of Sail Force Catalyst a platform dedicated to empowering speakers and coaches. Steven has impacted thousands of lives on a global scale, nicknamed "Action Man", he is viewed by his peers as a charismatic visionary who undoubtedly believes in unleashing the human potential by inspiring people to break their boundaries and redefine their limits. As a living testimony, Steven has followed his dreams and recreated a new path by elevating himself from humble beginnings in his country of origin (Togo-West Africa) to leadership and impactful roles on a global platform.

Contact Info: [email protected]

https://sailforce.site/coach-orator

Dan Blanchard, Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Educator, TV Host, and philanthropist is also a 2-time Junior Olympian Wrestler and Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach, and a veteran of the Army and Air Force. Growing up as a student-athlete, he is the first to admit that there was more athlete than a student. To make up for it, he completed 14 years of college and earned 7 degrees.

Dan is a Special Education teacher in Connecticut at an alternative high school. He is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Writing Project and the face and voice for educational reform for the American Federation of Teachers. Dan is also the president of the Teen leadership Network and the Association of Publishers for Special Sales. As an educator, author, speaker, and parent of five, Dan feels he must positively influence our youth every chance he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their children, and their family dog, Willow, in Connecticut. 

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An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016).

In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men’s ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy.

In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 42 years and has two children, and three grandchildren.

Website: www.suitupministries.org

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Website www.chazjacksonspeaks.org 

Bill is an experienced Leadership Coach and Speaker for over 29 years with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. Skilled in Theology, Discipleship, Teaching, Leadership, and Team Building. Strong community and social services professional with a BA in Education from Mars Hill University and a MA in Education from Gardner Webb University. Certified John Maxwell Team Coach and Speaker.

Website: https://www.bkleads.me/