Ignyte Your Why

The real OG - Aaron Luken - is BACK BABY! 

Aaron Luken was one of the very first people we recorded with. In fact, he was featured on the second episode EVER; make sure you go check it out, it’s titled: ⁠1.1 Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom⁠.

Think back to January of 2021? Seems forever ago, so as you can imagine a lot has changed for Aaron. He has experienced so much growth - professionally and personally. He left his job at the Florence Y’all’s, dealt with the passing of his grandfather, gained a fiancé 💍 and so much more! 

During this conversation, we take a deep dive into Aaron’s journey and how he’s coped with grief, career changes, and his love life. You all do not want to miss this one. 

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Aaron Luken’s Information:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lukena4/

A little over a year an a half later and Trevon Bruch is BACK!!! 

Mr. Bruch was first on the pod back in December 2021 or Season 3 when his episode 3.3 - Dreams Demand Hustle was released. Make sure you go back and give it a listen; then you will truly understand the tremendous strides Trevon has taken in his life. 

Trevon Burch is the founder and CEO of SaveWave Technology - when he first launched his business in 2019, he did not realize the amount of patience it would take to see some traction. Fast forward to 2023 and SaveWave is making some moves. 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Trevon’s business journey, but also the journey of him becoming a father. He is just a man from Covington, KY - making a difference every single day and paving the way for the next generation. 

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Trevon Burch’s Information:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevon-bruch/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevonbruch/

SafeWave Technology:

Website: https://safewavetech.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safewavetech/

After almost 2 years… Future Dr. Lauren Prather is back!!!! 

Lauren first hopped on the pod back in July of 2021 when her episode: 2.5 - Be Someone No One Imagined You Could Be was released! So make sure you go back and check that episode out to truly understand the amount of growth she has experienced since then.

Lauren is soooo close to finishing her doctorate degree - as she will finish up this summer when she defends her dissertation! Dr. Prather is LOADING⏳ Lauren has been doing some amazing work within her field as a Speech Language Pathologist! During this conversation, we take a deep dive into Lauren’s journey and what has been going on in her life. 

Lauren is the Co-Host of Speech Tea w/ The Laurens which is a podcast dedicated to talking about important topics in the SLP world, but also talk about the social media tea ☕️ so make sure you check it out and give them a follow. 

LP is one of the nicest and most down to earth human beings I have met. Her vibrant energy is definitely felt whenever you talk to her - if you want to laugh, smile, or just hear an authentic conversation then is episode is for you! Make sure you check out Lauren’s story - we promise you WILL NOT regret it!

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Lauren Prather’s Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lprather/

Speech Tea:

Podcast: https://speechtea.buzzsprout.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speech_tea/

#TatumTakeover🎤 | One of OG’s Mr. Branden Tatum is BACK BABY!!!! 

He has been rocking with us since the beginning! You all may remember Tatum from Season 1, Episode ‘1.4 - Know Your Worth and Accept Your Self’ which was first released back in February in 2021 - so make sure you go back and check that episode out beforehand. 

Fast forward 2 years and here we are. So much has changed for Tatum since we last heard from him. He has experienced so much in that time; he left his job in Radio and relocated back to Chicago where he embarked on a new career path in TV News! During this conversation, we take a deep dive into Tatum’s career transition and what has been going on in his life. 

Tatum is one of the realest people we have met - if you want to laugh, smile, or just hear an authentic conversation then is episode is for you! Make sure you check out Tatum’s amazing story - we promise you WILL NOT regret it!

Tune in NOW as it is available to stream on ALL platforms. 

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Branden Tatum’s Information:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/takemtatum/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branden.d.tatum

WELCOME BACK TIMOTHY F BRYSON OR TFB!!! We continue our ‘Where Are They Now Series’ with Mr. Tim Bryson. We last heard from TFB in December of 2021 when his episode '13.6 - Inspire Vision & Walk In Purpose' was released - make sure you all go back and check it out!

Can’t believe it has been a year in a half since we last heard from TFB, as you can imagine a lot has changed. Tim has experienced a lot of growth in that time; he left his job at the University of Maryland, had a stint working at MOGL working on creating education content on NIL for student-athletes. During this conversation, we take a deep dive into what’s been going on in TFB’s life over the last year and a half, but we also learn more about his current vision and purpose in life. 

Recently TFB just hosted the first Internationalization and Athletics Summit and is continuing to make an impact in his community. His journey is JUST GETTING STARTED! Timothy F. Bryson is a man who everyday is inspiring vision and walking in purpose! If you want to feel inspired and want to do the same, check out this amazing story and episode. You will not regret it!

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Timothy F. Bryson’s Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothyfbryson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/timothyfbryson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyfbryson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timbryson3

THE VERNON JACKSON IS BACK!!!! On the seventh episode of the Where Are They Now Series, we have the privilege to chop it up with Mr. Vernon Jackson. Last time we spoke with Vernon was back when his episode '13.3 - Looking Glass, Become Present With Your Past’  which was released in February of 2022 - make sure you check out that episode first!

Since then, Vernon has become known worldwide due to his amazing work. He has been featured on Good Morning America, The Jennifer Hudson Show, CBS News, TODAY, and many other major news outlets due to his Viral TikTok video of him in action during his Gifted Program.  Gifted is an event that gives children with special needs free haircuts, during this conversation we take a deeper dive into this program: how it started, why he does it and more. 

Vernon is much more than a Barber - he is an entrepreneur, content creator, and an author! Vernon just recently released his second book Looking Glass Part 2: Looking Deeper | A Mans Guide to Discovering Dating, Self Love, and Vulnerable Conversation - which is available now! During this episode we learn more about his book and his overall journey in life over the last year and some change. Vernon is truly a remarkable human and is making a difference every single day - so tune in to his story now and learn more about the man behind everything!

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Vernon Jackson’s Information:

Website: https://www.authorvernonjackson.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebest1period/?hl=en

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Authorvernonjackson

MICAH BRANCH IS BACK!!!! This week on the Where Are They Now Series, we have the honor to catch up with Mr. Micah Branch. We last heard from Micah in February of 2022 when his first episode ‘Without Hustle, Talent Will Only Take You So Far’ (Season 2, Episode 12) was released — make sure you check out that episode! 

At the time when we first heard Micah’s story — we discussed his childhood and how that eventually led him to becoming a professional boxer; his career in acting and his podcast! 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Micah’s journey over the last year and how he became a Physical Education teacher at a local elementary school. We discuss the importance of living in the moment and truly appreciating life. We drop some serious nuggets that you do not want to miss. 

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Micah Branch’s Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micah.branch/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micahbranch12

Fight For It Podcast:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/micah-branch

He’s BACK!!!! This week on the Where Are They Now Series, we have the honor to catch up with Joshua Stovall aka Pastor Peace. We last heard from Joshua in July of 2021 when his first episode ‘Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination’ (Season 2, Episode 8) was released — make sure you check out that episode! 

At the time when we first heard Joshua’s story — he was working as a special education teacher in Milford, OH and really focusing on his passion in fashion to honor his mother. As we fast forward to now, a lot as changed for Pastor Peace. He is no longer living in Cincinnati and teaching in Milford, he’s then moved back to Columbus and found a new job. 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Joshua’s journey over the last two years and how he had grown as a man. We discuss the importance of communicating (effectively), finding your voice, and truly accepting yourself. We drop some serious nuggets that you do not want to miss. 

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Joshua Stovall — Pastor Peace’s Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorpeace/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorpeace?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorPeace

We continue our Where Are They Now Series with our friend Larry Willis II. It has been a little over two years since we last heard from Larry in Season 1, Episode 6 (make sure you check out that episode). 

As you can imagine a lot has changed for Larry over the last 2 years. When we last spoke in February of 2021, Larry was just starting his PhD program at Alabama (Roll Tide!) and his main focus was teaching.

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into Larry’s story and understand the importance of having self worth, not letting your mind win, and just how his why has changed over time! 

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Larry Willis II’s Information:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_ldwillis?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Email: [email protected] 

We continue our Where Are They Now Series with our friend Kristian Johnson. It has been just under two years since we last heard from Kristian in Season 1, Episode 14 (make sure you check out that episode). 

A lot has changed over the last two years for Kristian. We were in the outskirts of the Covid-19 Pandemic and life was becoming somewhat “normal” again. At the time, Kristian kept himself busy as he was working in commercial bank, a travel agent and a financial advisor. Since then, Kristian has left the banking industry and took a step back from being a travel agent and financial advisor. So what is he doing now?

In this episode, we get to catch up with Kristian and see what’s been up! We take a deeper dive into his journey over the last two years and his belief in himself. Most importantly how he has been working on himself, his mental health, and his Masters Degree.

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Kristian Johnson’s Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristianjohnson/

KJ Eats: 

Linker.ee: https://linktr.ee/Kj.eatz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.eatz/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.eatz?lang=en