Life Is Not Complicated - YOU ARE

Success should not be based on lavish lifestyles and inflated bank accounts; flaunting your fancy homes and putting your luxuries on display. You can’t build a future on “Bottles” and Benz’s. You can’ retire on rims and Rolexes. You can’t save if you’re always shopping for stilettos. Acquisitions are fleeting. Investments are long-term. A sound future is built on stability, not status.― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

You should always be your greatest motivator. Never leave that power in someone else’s hands. Once you learn to love the person you are, there are no limits to the person you can become.  ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings 

Taylor Reynolds moved around. A lot. The self-proclaimed Military brat spent so much time shuffling from base to base, it was hard to settle in, make friends, much less find her identity. She grew up full of questions and searching for answers. Taylor graduated from Texas Southern University with a degree in Psychology. Her choice of school was not an arbitrary one. After living a life where she never had a say in where she lived or where she would end up next, Taylor hand-picked the Historically Black University to acquire something her parents were unable to give her. 

Find out what compelled the Productivity Management Engineer to embark on a journey of self-discovery at one of the country’s leading HBCU’S on this episode of the “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are:  Strong Opinions Podcast".

Devonte Hill is a man that is mature beyond his 26-years. A staunch champion of civil and social rights, Devonte has parlayed his knowledge of local politics and experience in television news into the role Harris County District Clerk Community Liaison. Like most millennials in this critically acclaimed series, Devonte, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University credits education, drive, and respect for family values for his achievements so far. He also admits, there is a lot more to accomplish before he will call himself a “success story.” Devonte gets candid on this episode of the “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Strong Opinions Podcast".

For the Jack Sisters, this is not just a popular song title, it’s a way of life. Zoe, 21, has set her sights on a flourishing career as a singer. Alex, 28, is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful business deals. Both sisters are a product of elite Texas colleges. Alex graduated from University of Houston, and Zoe is attending Texas Southern University. The combination of ambition, hard work, a strong education, and an unbreakable bond between the sisters has all but assured they are on the path to success. But, as with all journeys, there will be challenges. They discuss the pros and cons of being the Jack Sisters on this episode of the “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are:  Strong Opinions Podcast".

Whether she’s running her own business in the Lone Star or setting up office hours on the island of Jamaica, Anna Kay Parker knows exactly what she wants and she stops at nothing to get it. The Texas Southern University graduate became an established  independent consultant and career coach before the age of thirty. Today, she has a thriving practice, a powerful network, and her eyes on a top spot in the C-Suite. The future CEO tells us how she’s making it all happen on her terms, on this episode of the “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are:  Strong Opinions Podcast".

Alexandra Necolettos is a 22 year-old millennial from South Florida. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Communications from Penn State University.   The passionate young lady volunteered on for both Democratic President candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

JaCoy Bering a native East Texan now living in Houston, Texas.  He has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Masters in Theological Studies, both from Texas Southern University.  Bering, a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan has grown to appreciate local Houston sports organizations.  We discuss his career, women in sports reporting as well as his opinion on politics, religion and balancing life.

Jaswin John (23) a millennial  Singaporean immigrant  and recent graduate from Houston Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree.   She shares her story of the struggle of coming to a foreign country to pursue her education, effects of social media and future goals.