Leading From The Root

It is so easy to be afraid and doubtful when it comes to taking risks on stepping out into our purpose and truly being the person that God created us to be. However, in the long run, it is so worth it! 

Steve Epting joins us on today's episode to share his journey of taking one of the biggest risks of his life and how that led to the amazing opportunity of singing background for Beyonce + Jay Z at Coachella + all around the world on the OTR II tour!

Take a Risk on your purpose + the person God created you to be, your purpose is worth and you are worth it!

On this segment of Exchanging Stories, we are chatting with Abu Fofanah, also known as, The Man Behind The Brand! With experience working with Fortune 500 companies and having clients featured in Essence, Cosmopolitan and so much more, Abu shares his journey as a founder, how his upbringing has had a major impact on where he is today and some of the BIGGEST misconceptions about being an entrepreneur vs startup vs a big business! 

Abu is teaching everyday entrepreneurs the step-by-step on how to build profitability! From refugee to entrepreneur, from Sierra Leone to Southwest Philadelphia, his journey teaches that who you are as a person impacts your business. Take the time to invest in YOU + get right within! 

Whether it is your personal bank statement or your business financial statements, your financials tell a story. What does your financials reveal about your life and/or business?

Just as the color black will never go out of style, neither will the impact of positive mental health! Mental Health is for sure the New Black!

We sit down and chat with Rob Lawless, also known as, Rob 10K Friends. As he tells us his story about his journey to meeting 10,000 people 1 on 1 for 1 hour each, we learn the importance and life-changing effects of exchanging stories & learning from the lives of others.

Sharing our stories can shape our lives and our perception of others. Sharing our stories can even open doors for amazing collaborative opportunities. Open your mind and learn about the people in your community!

Connect with Rob and set up a time to meet and chat with him for an hour and help him reach his goal of meeting 10,000! 

Rob Lawless

IG: @robs10kfriends

Focus & Clarity are two powerful tools that can literally change the trajectory of your life! 

We are talking about BOUNDARIES!! 

Not all limitations in life are meant to hold you back. Some are actually designed to take you to greater heights!

Having loose boundaries or none at all can wreck your WHOLE life. While having the right boundaries can have you living the life you imagined for yourself!

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We may go through life on a driven mission of how we can make our lives better. Going to school, getting a degree, getting a nice paying job so we can have a nice comfortable life, building a business etc. However, we were not just created to make our lives great but our life and even the businesses we build have a greater purpose beyond our personal gain. During this interview, Shamika Janise, entrepreneur, and author tells us her journey in realizing that one of the most painful parts of her journey was intended for something greater!

Bigger and more beautiful may not always mean greater levels. It is so important to slow down and be present in the stage that you are in. No matter how small your platform currently is, where you are now is preparing you for something greater! Don't miss out on a defining moment blindsided by the bigger picture. Be present and be grateful.

REMEMBER...

1. Slow Down & be present and grateful

2. Reflect on where you are daily

3. Don't despise the small beginnings

Zechariah 4:10. Do not despise small beginnings. The Lord rejoices to see the work begin...

We all have those things in life that have the potential to stop us in our tracks from starting up that business, executing on that idea or simply living in the authenticity of who we really are! Reflecting on myself, I have found 5 things that were holding me back and could possibly be holding you back too!

I hope you are encouraged to become aware of your potential barriers and create strategies to knock them out of the way when they pop up in your life!