LEAD UP

The extrodinary artist Obi Arisukwu came by and dropped some wisdom on us. He shared his life story and journey through the world of artistry. His commitment & dedication to conveying stories through his work is what separates him from his contemporaries. Obi's perspective on overcoming self doubt is one we all should incorporate.

We were given the opportunity to talk with Vince Bryson- CEO of Ronald McDonald House Of Charity of Southern California. Vince's leadership style is infectious, fueled with Compassion and love. He has dedicated his life to working with non-profits. With principals such as removing emotions from confrontations & not taking the bait when someone is attempting to lure you into an emotional catastrophe. This episode is loaded with so many pearls of leadership wisdom.

We have selected the best moments from four past episodes. Each sinipit contains a bite size amount of wisdom for leading the best life possible. You'll hear from Nola Haynes "Opportunities Created Through Authenticity", Coach Mike "Work The Seed Of Potential" , Natasha Henry "Model Of Success" and Wayne Byrd "Be Your Truth & Live Your Purpose".

How often have you wanted to make or have more money? If you're anything like me that answer is often! In this episode we have the money conversation with Jesse Smith-an independent investment strategiest. Jesse outlines the necessary mindset as well as fundamental habits needed to obtain, protect and grow your money. Keep in mind there is a level of discipline involved, however the process is extremely doable and worth it. Listen and you just may hear something that could change the future of your financial trajectory.

Renowned hairstylist Candace Jackson joins us to discuss her perspective on overcoming adversity, while using the cause of the challenge to move pass the problem. By fully knowing and understanding herself, she has been able to create performance driven activities. Recognizing her breakpoints (which indicates a time for her to be still) and setting up 10, 15, 30 day challenges, establish the necessary drive needed to achieve her goals. Candace owns and runs three different businesses with zero signs of slowing down.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nicholas McGinnis. He shares how he transition from graffiti artist to web designer. His thirst for knowledge lead him to study and learn contract law, which gave him a thorough understanding of commerce and the rules of credit. Due to his understanding of codes and statues he has been able to get & keep people out of jail despite not being an attorney. This episode is loaded with so much information that will have you asking for more.

In this episode we had the honor to hear the inspiring life story of Tamaris Massengale. She runs and owns three businesses and is in the process of creating a fourth. Her tenacity and focus is unparalleled despite a traumatic childhood which included growing up homeless. As a single mother of three, Tamaris lives by a code of spiritual principles that govern her parenting style, decision making in business and life. Tamaris's story is definitely one to pay attention to.

Having the career as a teacher, becoming a business owner, real estate investor and now turned loan officer- Deanne Moore has been able to navigate her career as a leading business woman and role model. She is a firm believer in establisishing a tribe for success. Her recommendation is that we should find people that vibrate at a much higher frequency than our own, so that we can learn and grow geometrically as well as exponentially. The gems that are bestowed in this episode are abundant. In addition to being business savvy, Deanne Moore is also a class act.

Recognizing as well as appreciating your inate talents can be a bit challenging for some. Listen in as Lawrence Leach shares how he is able to continuously find his greatest within. His approach to building confidence & establishing a positive self perspective relative to others, is a concept I'm sure we all would want to emulate. Lawrence has been able to take one of his self taught talents/skills & create a successful vocation for himself at Hulu as the Principal Engineering Manager for their Ad department . Before we can lead others we must first learn to lead ourselves.

As a business owner and a foreclosure specialist, Glenn Quilter is on a mission to educate, structure finances and dominate in the real estate industry in a very unique way. Listen in and learn how we should be evaluating real estate. His company, "Foreclosure Exposure" is dedicated to helping people acquire real estate that would seem nearly impossible to aquire from the perspective of the everyday buyer. This episode is loaded with a lot of great tips and tactics. Enjoy!