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Sometimes the dream you start with isn’t the purpose you’re meant to finish with.

Dr. Tony Holmes sits down with Ashley Ruiz, founder of Urban Healing HTX, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, community, legacy, faith, and what happens when your personal ambition transforms into a purpose much bigger than yourself.

Ashley’s journey began with a desire for financial freedom. After purchasing an old grocery store on Lyons Avenue in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, she discovered that the building carried a powerful history connected to former owner Elnora White and a story that deserved to be preserved. What Ashley initially viewed as an investment soon became a responsibility to honor the past while creating something meaningful for the next generation.

Through Urban Healing HTX, Ashley now envisions restoring the historic space into a community resource where children and families can access programs centered around creativity, emotional intelligence, self-love, communication, personal development, and healing—all within the neighborhood they call home.

Ashley and Dr. Holmes also explore the deeper lessons behind her journey: navigating motherhood while pursuing a dream, learning as you go, preserving history, building community partnerships, and recognizing that ambition, even when attached to something good, must have boundaries.

Ashley shares a powerful realization from her journey: what began as a pursuit of financial freedom ultimately taught her about contentment, stewardship, and being a vessel for something greater than herself.

This episode is for the entrepreneur, visionary, community leader, dreamer, or anyone who has ever started down one path only to discover that God may have been leading them toward something much bigger.

Your dream may open the door, but your purpose may be what walks through it.

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What happens when faith meets action?

In Episode 9 of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes sits down with longtime friend and brother Jonathan “J. Cook” Cook for a powerful conversation about leadership, career growth, faith, family, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

J. Cook shares his journey from being an ambitious college graduate searching for his next opportunity to building a 15-year career in the media industry and becoming a marketing leader. His story is a reminder that sometimes the opportunity you’ve been praying for requires you to pull up, put yourself in position, and do the work.

The conversation goes beyond career success as J. Cook breaks down what it really means to lead: developing people, setting standards, building strong teams, producing results, and understanding that leadership requires more than a title. As he puts it, you have to be the proof, because movement without progress isn’t enough.

Dr. Holmes and J. Cook also get personal about marriage, fatherhood, work-life priorities, and learning how to be truly present for the people who matter most. J. Cook shares how his perspective has evolved from constantly chasing the next professional milestone to understanding the importance of putting things in their proper order: faith, family, then the work.
This episode is for anyone navigating their next opportunity, stepping into leadership, building a career, or learning how to pursue success without losing sight of what matters most.

Pull up. Stay ready. Do the work. Be the proof. And keep faith at the forefront.

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What happens when you stop waiting for permission, stop shrinking your gifts, and finally decide to bet on yourself?

In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes sits down with singer, songwriter, filmmaker, educator, entrepreneur, and creative J. Moné for an inspiring conversation about confidence, purpose, creativity, and the courage to keep pursuing a dream—even when the journey doesn’t happen on the timeline you expected.

J. Moné shares how her love for music began as a young girl singing in church, how her mother helped build her confidence by continuously putting her in front of audiences, and how her journey eventually led to recording her first project, Bring on the Rain. After stepping into motherhood and building a successful career in higher education, the dream of music never disappeared. In 2021, she stepped back into her artistry and began rediscovering exactly who J. Moné was meant to be.

Throughout the conversation, J. Moné opens up about balancing motherhood, marriage, entrepreneurship, education, music, filmmaking, and creativity without feeling pressured to fit into one lane. She also shares how exploration, repetition, practice, faith, and simply being willing to “do it scared” helped transform her confidence.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Pursuing a dream that never truly left you
• Rediscovering your purpose after different seasons of life
• Why creativity doesn’t have to fit into one lane
• Building confidence through practice and experience
• Learning to bet on yourself even when you’re afraid
• Balancing family, career, entrepreneurship, and creativity
• Using your gifts to move and inspire others
• Creating opportunities for the next generation
• The importance of knowing who you are before allowing others to define you
• Why belief in yourself comes with both power and responsibility

One of the biggest messages from this conversation is simple:

“You are who you think you are.”

J. Moné reminds us that becoming who you were created to be requires faith, work, exploration, and a willingness to keep going—even when you're still figuring it out.

If you’ve been sitting on a gift, questioning whether it’s too late, or waiting until you feel completely confident before taking your next step, this episode is your reminder to do it scared, trust what God placed inside of you, and keep going until you discover what’s possible.

Stay Limitless.

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What if the setback you thought was stopping you was actually creating space for your next chapter?

On this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes sits down with longtime friend and brother Marshall L. Smith II, author of The Golden Goddess, for a conversation about creativity, purpose, faith, legacy, and having the courage to finally bring your ideas to life.

Marshall shares how an unexpected layoff and months of uncertainty forced him to slow down, reflect, and eventually open a blank document that would become the beginning of his journey as an author. What started as a few pages grew into The Golden Goddess, the first project in his expanding Smith Legacy Vault.

Throughout the conversation, Marshall opens up about his unique “cinematic myth-punk” writing style, the inspiration behind his main character Serenity, and his desire to create stories that entertain while carrying deeper messages about restoration, responsibility, light, purpose, and the power of choice.

Dr. Holmes and Marshall also discuss the importance of representation, creating something meaningful for future generations, and why waiting for perfection can keep great ideas trapped inside of us.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How being laid off became an unexpected turning point
• Turning creativity into a published book
• The story and message behind The Golden Goddess
• Building the Smith Legacy Vault
• Creating Black characters and heroes from the ground up
• Faith, restoration, nature, and choosing light over darkness
• Using storytelling to inspire positive change in communities
• Why your ideas, dreams, and actions matter
• The importance of getting out of your own way and simply starting

Marshall leaves listeners with a powerful challenge: Don’t let your ideas and dreams die with you. Put them on paper. Create something. Start.

The Golden Goddess is available through Amazon, Kindle, and Barnes & Noble online.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, doubting whether you're ready, or waiting for the perfect moment to begin, this episode may be the push you need.

Stay Limitless.

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What separates great athletes from elite athletes? Talent and training matter, but the mind often makes the biggest difference.

In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes sits down with Brooke Hogg, MSW, founder of The Mental Coach, for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional journey athletes face both on and off the field. Together, they explore the critical difference between mental health and mental performance, and why supporting the whole athlete is essential for long-term success. Brooke's work focuses on helping athletes thrive mentally, not just physically, while equipping parents and families to support that journey. 

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or leader, this episode offers practical insight into building resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being while navigating the pressures of competition.

In this episode, you'll discover:

•  The difference between mental health and mental performance 
•  Why confidence is built long before game day 
•  How athletes can develop resilience through setbacks and adversity 
•  The role parents and coaches play in shaping an athlete's mindset 
•  Practical strategies for performing under pressure 
•  Why supporting the whole athlete leads to lasting success—in sports and in life 

Success isn't just about physical preparation—it's about developing a mindset that allows you to compete with confidence, recover from setbacks, and grow through every challenge.

If this conversation encouraged you, share it with an athlete, coach, or parent who believes that mental strength is just as important as physical ability.

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What if the key to living a more fulfilling life isn't focusing on what's broken—but building on what's already strong?

In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes introduces the powerful principles of positive psychology and explains how shifting your focus from weaknesses to strengths can transform the way you think, lead, and live. Drawing from years of study and coaching experience, he explores why cultivating gratitude, embracing a growth mindset, and identifying your unique strengths are essential to creating a life of purpose and resilience.

Rather than ignoring life's challenges, positive psychology teaches us to acknowledge them while intentionally investing more energy into the qualities that help us flourish. Whether you're navigating personal growth, leading a team, raising children, or simply looking for a healthier perspective, this conversation offers practical tools to help you thrive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

•  What positive psychology is, and why it matters 
•  The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset 
•  Why focusing on your strengths leads to greater confidence and resilience 
•  Simple daily practices to improve your mindset and well-being 
•  How gratitude, purpose, and meaningful relationships contribute to a flourishing life 
•  Why developing what's right with you can be just as important as fixing what's wrong 

Positive psychology isn't about pretending life is perfect, it's about intentionally choosing a perspective that helps you grow through every season.

Stay limitless.

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Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're standing still? In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Tony Holmes challenges one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves, that we're somehow "behind" in life.

Success isn't determined by age or society's timeline. It's built through preparation, consistency, and the pursuit of mastery. Dr. Holmes explores why comparison steals our joy, how discovering your unique gifts takes time, and why your "prime" begins when your preparation meets your purpose—not when the calendar says it should.

Whether you're still finding your calling, building your career, growing your business, or simply working to become a better version of yourself, this episode is a reminder to stop measuring your progress against someone else's highlight reel and start investing in your own journey.

In this episode you'll discover:

•  Why you're not actually behind in life 
•  The difference between success and mastery 
•  How comparison distracts you from your purpose 
•  Practical ways to focus on growth instead of timelines 
•  Why consistent daily improvement creates lasting impact 

Remember: Life is a journey, not a destination. Keep working on your craft, trust the process, and let your light shine.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that their journey is unfolding exactly as it should.

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What happens when success no longer feels aligned with your purpose?

In this impactful episode of The Limitless Podcast, Tommie English shares her journey from corporate leadership to becoming an Executive Coach and founder of Authententional Coaching Services.

After decades of leading globally at JPMorgan Chase and serving in nonprofit leadership, English made the courageous decision during COVID to build a life rooted in purpose, peace, and intentionality.

She shares practical advice for professionals in transition, the importance of preparation before opportunity knocks, and how fear can either stop you or push you forward.

This conversation is filled with wisdom, reflection, and encouragement for anyone ready to rise into their next chapter.

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In this empowering episode of The Limitless Podcast, Season 2 Episode 2 welcomes veteran, mother, and two-time University of Southern California graduate, Dr. Erica F. Miller, a woman whose story is the definition of resilience, purpose, and breaking generational barriers.

From being told she wouldn’t survive deployment to becoming the only woman in her family to join the military and the first Doctor in her bloodline traced back to slavery, Dr. Miller shares a testimony that proves limitations are often man-made.

With passion and transparency, she speaks on the unmatched capacity of women as the leaders, nurturers, providers, advocates, and conductors of their own lives. She challenges women everywhere to stop doubting what’s possible and start embracing the power they already possess.

This episode is a reminder that your circumstances do not define your future, and no one has the authority to tell you what you cannot become.

Because if Dr. Erica F. Miller did it. Despite every obstacle placed before her, possibility is available to you too.

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In this powerful episode of The Limitless Podcast, we sit down with TEDx Speaker, Award-Winning Educational Leader, Keynote Speaker, and Author, Sheree Bogany, affectionately known as The Principal Auntie.

She shares her transformative message, “Win Not When,” challenging us to stop delaying our greatness and start showing up on time for our lives—because opportunities don’t wait, and neither should you.

From breaking barriers as one of the first African American women in her field to becoming a guiding light for leaders and youth alike, Sheree opens up about how she earned the name Principal Auntie and the responsibility that comes with it.

This episode is filled with real-life gems on discipline, timing, leadership, and legacy—reminding us all that success isn’t about “someday”… it’s about right now.

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