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Jordan Mendoza is a sought-after sales and social media coach, podcast host, and author with a passion for helping individuals and brands elevate their presence and close deals. As the host of the popular podcast Blaze Your Own Trail, Jordan shares valuable insights from top-performing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving into the stories that shaped their success. His expertise in building authentic, high-impact networks and using social media as a powerful sales tool has transformed countless lives and businesses.

Having faced adversity throughout his own journey, Jordan brings a unique perspective on resilience and grit, sharing his challenges to inspire others in their personal and professional growth. With a track record of empowering others to unlock their full potential, he blends his background in sales, coaching, and personal development to equip listeners and clients with actionable strategies to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. 

From breakdancing in his garage to coaching global entrepreneurs, Jordan Mendoza has turned resilience into results. Here, Jordan takes us on his journey through the personal trials, rejections, and turning points that shaped his path, from a childhood marked by poverty and police violence to launching a thriving coaching business and global podcast.

Jordan shares how early sales jobs, a deep connection with his late mother, and a pivotal demotion helped him build a mindset rooted in adaptability, storytelling, and service. We dive into the power of rejection as redirection, why lived experience is a business asset, and how sharing your story (flaws and all) can create authentic impact. Whether you're building a brand or rebuilding a life, Jordan's journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven growth.

What’s Inside:

• How Jordan’s life journey led him to where he is today
• How to channel rejection into redirection and success
• The power of sharing your story to make an authentic impact 

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Follow Jordan:

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @jordanjmendoza

Clapper: https://www.clapperapp.com/jordanjmendoza

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chanel/ @jordanjmendoza

Company Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com

Podcast: https://www.byotpod.com

Link to order Jordan's Book: https://app.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com/book-pre-order 

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- What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why Mental Health Awareness Month still matters in 2025
2. Startling statistics around burnout and anxiety in the tech industry
3. The unique strengths and struggles of veterans in tech
4. How burnout impacts your identity, not just your energy
5. The difference between high-functioning and truly being well
6. How the Rewire Roadmap One-on One Session can help you realign mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

Tired of saying, “I need to get out of my own way?" Watch Jahmaal’s Unprogrammed webinar replay and explore the beliefs behind people-pleasing, false guilt, and overworking: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-webinar-episode

Follow Jahmaal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

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The true definition of burnout and how it manifests in tech careers

Key stats:

• 42% of tech workers are at high risk of burnout (Yerbo, 2023) (The stats are worse in 2025) 
• 2 in 5 engineers report poor or very poor mental health
• Yerbo, 2023: 42% of tech professionals are nearing burnout
• APA Reports: Millennials and Gen Z in tech face heightened levels of work-related anxiety

If you feel successful on the outside but exhausted in private, explore working with Jahmaal. Complete the short qualification process to see whether his coaching is a fit: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-coach-pod

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

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Adam Larkin is a motivational speaker, recovery advocate, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Gitt Apparel. Adam’s brand is on a mission to encourage people to live their best lives through adopting a healthy lifestyle. The Gitt philosophy’s core principle is to get up and do something different. As a New York native, Adam launched Gitt Apparel in NYC. Today, his powerhouse brand has expanded to 38 states and counting. 

When he’s not hustling to grow Gitt Apparel, Adam also works as a social media consultant. He shares his expertise with other companies to help them grow revenue through creating and promoting content and managing their social media pages. Adam’s unique combination of A+ video editing skills and marketing knowledge makes him a top consulting pick for businesses across the country.

Here, Adam shares stories from his transformational journey from troubled addict to successful entrepreneur. He shares how hitting rock bottom served as a catalyst for growth and how he stays committed to sobriety and self-improvement. Adam also dives into the origins of Gitt Apparel, the power of finding purpose, and why self-care is a marathon, not a sprint. 

What’s Inside:

• Adam’s journey from addiction to successful entrepreneur
• The Gitt Apparel origin story
• How Adam stays committed to sobriety and self-improvement
   

Tired of saying, “I need to get out of my own way?" Watch Jahmaal’s Unprogrammed webinar replay and explore the beliefs behind people-pleasing, false guilt, and overworking: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-webinar-episode

Check out the Gitt Apparel Website

Gitt Apparel on Instagram

Adam Larkin on Facebook

Follow Jahmaal on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/
 

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As a seasoned business coach with 16 years of experience, Jacob Roig inspires and equips ambitious entrepreneurs to overcome growth barriers, increase their income, and enjoy more time off without compromise. Through his proprietary Pricing for Profit Calculator and proven strategies, Jacob helps business owners confidently expand their teams, increase their impact, and achieve financial freedom.

In this energizing conversation, Jacob tells his story of going from an ambitious, hard-working kid to the transformational business owner he is today. He shares how the power of knowing your worth and believing in yourself allows you to become successful in both your professional and personal life. Jacob also shares the importance of setting healthy professional boundaries, the highs and lows that shaped him, and the importance of connecting to something bigger than us.

What’s Inside:

• Stories from Jacob’s professional journey
• The importance of knowing your worth and setting healthy boundaries
• Why we need to connect to something bigger than us
   

Successful on the outside but exhausted in private? Explore working with Jahmaal. Complete the short qualification process to see whether his coaching is a fit: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-coach-pod

Learn more about Jacob: https://jacobroig.com/

Follow Jahmaal on LinkedIn:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

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Once an unapologetic corporate climber, Jennifer Brick exited her thriving corporate career to follow her passion: helping pave the path for more people like her to succeed at work. Shortly after starting her YouTube channel, people started turning to her to help them navigate toxic workplaces and toxic job recovery. 

In the years since, Jennifer has helped thousands of people get over their toxic jobs and restore their career confidence and trajectory. Having studied trauma and healing for more than 20 years, both during her university studies and informally as a special interest, her approach is informed by the principles of restorative justice and compassionate inquiry. She also has nearly 20 years of experience as a speaker and trainer working with hypergrowth startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Here, Jennifer shares all the details of her professional journey and what birthed her ultimate career glow. Mentorship and sponsorship were essential to Jennifer’s career transformation, and she dives into how they shaped her path. Jennifer also shares her experiences with career barriers, the importance of knowing and owning your power, and more.

What’s Inside:

• Jennifer’s journey from leaving a toxic job to helping others do the same
• How mentorship aided Jennifer throughout her career transformation
• The importance of knowing and owning your power
   

Successful on the outside but exhausted in private? Explore working with Jahmaal. Complete the short qualification process to see whether his coaching is a fit: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-coach-pod

Follow Jahmaal on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

Learn more about Jennifer:
Jennifer’s website: https://www.capdecasolutions.com/

Jennifer’s Newsletter: https://www.capdecasolutions.com/career-bestie-insider

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferBrick

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If you find yourself saying, “I need to get out of my own way," watch Jahmaal’s Unprogrammed webinar replay and explore the beliefs behind people-pleasing, false guilt, and overworking: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-webinar-episode

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Missed the cohort but still looking for ways to curate a workplace or online culture?  Explore working with Jahmaal. Complete the short qualification process to see whether his coaching is a fit: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-coach-pod

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For over 12 years, Jahmaal has empowered countless individuals to optimize their time and safeguard their mental well-being. Now, he’s on a mission to revolutionize the work culture of 50,000 companies by 2035, ensuring they thrive from the inside out.

Jahmaal Marshall is a corporate wellness advocate and leader who reshapes work cultures to prioritize mental health. With a 12-year track record, he equips executives and HR professionals with strategies to combat burnout and stress, teaching them to increase focus and drive to thrive professionally and personally. Through consulting and coaching programs, Jahmaal addresses deep-seated challenges like constant stress, feelings of doubt, worry, and work-life rhythms. His solutions foster healthier work environments, yielding more present, energized employees and a more robust company bottom line.

2025 has already proved to be extremely stressful.  However, there are different stress responses for different people.

In this episode, Jahmaal will break down 3 manifestations of the Fawn Response:

1. Over-Accommodation & Burnout
2. Lack of Boundaries 
3. Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome

Planning a leadership event? Bring Jahmaal Marshall to your audience for practical conversations about executive burnout, boundaries and sustainable high performance: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-speaking-episodes

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For over 12 years, Jahmaal has empowered countless individuals to optimize their time and safeguard their mental well-being. Now, he’s on a mission to revolutionize the work culture of 50,000 companies by 2035, ensuring they thrive from the inside out.

Jahmaal Marshall is a corporate wellness advocate and leader who reshapes work cultures to prioritize mental health. With a 12-year track record, he equips executives and HR professionals with strategies to combat burnout and stress, teaching them to increase focus and drive to thrive professionally and personally. Through consulting and coaching programs, Jahmaal addresses deep-seated challenges like constant stress, feelings of doubt, worry, and work-life rhythms. His solutions foster healthier work environments, yielding more present, energized employees and a more robust company bottom line.

He will give viewers a taste of what is coming in 2025 and some changes to the podcast that will make it far more interactive.

In this episode Jahmaal will break down 3 matters of taking Imperfect actions:

1. Why we don't take imperfect action
2. Some of the underlying causes of procrastination 
3. The definition of false psychological safety

Do you find yourself saying, “I need to get out of my own way?" Watch Jahmaal’s Unprogrammed webinar replay and explore the beliefs behind people-pleasing, false guilt, and overworking: https://act-3-agency.link/lts-webinar-episode

Jahmaal Marshall on LinkedIn

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