Welcome to this episode of Mentors by Design podcast . In this episode, Host Victor Kostroub speaks with Carolyn Carolyn Wokoh, executive director of Advancing Youth Voice Initiative, which was established in 2021 to empower young people to lead. During their conversation, they discuss Carolyn's journey of getting medical help during the pandemic and how it led to the creation of the Advancing Youth Voice Initiative. They also talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and the need for developing a symbiotic relationship between countries. Carolyn shares her plans for her online training programs and the help she is looking for from people who are listening. 

Carolyn Wokoh is passionate about charity, attracting corporate partners, sponsors, and volunteers.A quality-driven leader focused on growth and experience in fundraising, youth empowerment, and personal and professional development. She is an innovative Director in the public sector with 23 years of experience solving chronic deficiencies and driving growth.

Advancing Youth Voice Initiative is a non-profit creating a world where young people believe in themselves, whom they thrive, love, and fulfill their potential. Their MISSION is to empower young people through digital engagement, education, and training on meaningful participation in leadership, community service, and nation-building.

Story Note:

• What Advancing Youth Voice Initiative is
• The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 
• How to get Involved with Advancing Youth Voice Initiative 
• Youth Empowerment
• Online Training Programs of Advancing Youth Voice Initiative

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On this episode of Mentors By Design, Victor, Greg and Henry discuss the quality of Wagyu steaks and the business of Hall Farmstead. Founded by Greg, Hall Farmstead is a Kentucky-based farm that raises Wagyu cattle for their premium beef. Henry, who is Japanese, explains that Wagyu is meat, specifically beef, and comprises two breeds: Kuroushi, which is the black cow, and Akaushi, which is leaner and has a more flavorful profile. 

Greg explains that it took many years of breeding to get the highest grade Wagyu beef and that Hall Farmstead is focused on quality and humanely raising their cattle. The cattle are pasture-raised until they are over a year old and are then finished in a six-stage process, after which they are processed for beef. Hall Farmstead sells its beef both online and to restaurants and butcher shops. They also discuss how the farming industry has changed in the past two decades, citing the difficulty of making a profit in the industry.

Story Notes:

• About Hall Farmstead 
• Founder of Hall Farmstead, Greg Hall
• Wagyu Cattle, An Original Japanese Breed
• High-Quality Beef
• The quality of Hall Farmstead's Wagyu
• Changes in the Farm Industry in the Past Two Decades

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On this episode of Mentors By Design, Victor is joined by Brooke Sousa, the World’s Strongest Woman and real estate investor. Brooke shares her incredible story of how she went from being an overweight child to competing in the World’s Strongest Woman competition and achieving her goals in real estate. She also talks about how she overcame self-doubt and how important it is to have a “why” in order to reach your goals. 

Victor and Brooke dive into the challenges and obstacles Brooke faced throughout her journey, from being bullied for her weight to being doubted by her peers. Brooke shares her advice on how to stay motivated and how to stay focused on your goals, and why it's so important to have a "why" behind your goals. They also discuss the importance of self-awareness, and knowing who you are and what you want in life. 

Story Notes:

• Challenges can be seen as opportunities 
• Find your why 
• Take ownership of your life 
• Find mentors who can help you reach your goals

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In this episode of Mentors By Design, Victor speaks with Bogdan about what it really means to be successful. Bogdan shares his experience of managing his time between work, family, and responsibility. He explains how he learned the hard way that you can’t “raise” your wife, and how he and his wife had to work on their marriage to become a successful couple. Bogdan then talks about his business, his passion for ministry, and how it has given him financial freedom and self-confidence.

Story Notes:

• What it Really Means to be Successful 
• Praying and Writing Blog Articles 
• Focusing on Building a Successful Family and not just a Successful Business 
• How Successful Business Boost Self-Confidence

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In this episode of Mentors By Design, host Victor invites Mansour Khatib to have an open and honest conversation about what lies behind the curtain of success. Mansour, a German-born entrepreneur, shares his story of being a travel enthusiast, working in multiple countries, and his experience of losing his business after the September 11th attack. Mansour also strongly believes that success should not be defined by money, but instead by quality. He challenges us to reflect on our own lives and to strive for equality. He also offers insight on embracing challenges and unlearning the lies we have been taught throughout our lives.

Story Notes:

• Mansour Khatib's Background
• Principles of Business: Passion and Determination
• Quality of Life: Respect life and Strive for Equality 
• Advice: Embrace Challenge, Explore, Strive for an Exciting Life, and Unlearn What You Learned Earlier in Life

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In this episode, Victor and Jay Tam discuss what it really means to be a coach. They discuss the ups and downs of the journey and the importance of embracing risk and taking baby steps. They talk about how to use failure as a learning experience and focus on the successes that come out of them. They also discuss how to become laser focused and obsessed with the goal and how to develop a good pitch and gain confidence in cold calling.

Story Notes:

•  What It Really Means to Be a Coach
• The Importance of Embracing Risk and Becoming Obsessed and Laser-Focused on One’s Dream 
• Victor’s Cold-Calling Experience to Find Potential Clients, and How He Learned to Read People and Hone His Pitch
•  How Rewarding Oneself With Progress and Learning From One’s Failures Is Key to Success

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In this week's episode of Mentors By Design with Victor and his special guest, Jay Tam, a professional coach and mentor. Victor shares how he was amazed by Jay's story and that he was inspired by Jay's ability to take control of his life, despite difficult obstacles. Jay shares his story of growing up in 30 different places and how his parents, who were both Japanese, only spoke broken English. He explains how his father was never a legal citizen and had a habit of leaving for long periods of time, yet he still had faith in his father.

Jay also shares how he was placed in multiple foster homes and youth homes in Pontiac, Michigan. He talks about how he learned to take control of his life by understanding the meaning of different situations and focusing on the tools he had access to. He also shares how he was able to view situations from multiple perspectives, which ultimately led him to become a coach and mentor. Jay has taken this wisdom and created powerful coaching and mentoring tools.

Story Notes:

• Introducing Jay Tam and his Story

• How Jay ended up in Three Foster Homes and Two Youth Homes

• Controlling State of Mind and Viewing Experiences From a Young Age

• Making use of the Tools You have

• How to be a Better Coach and Mentor, Using Your Own Experiences as Examples

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In this week's episode of the Mentors by Design podcast, Host Victor
talks with guest Ken Goldberg, Founder of DSE Trading and a registered investment advisor with four decades of broad investment and trading experience. They discuss the economic outlook for 2023, the importance of understanding crowd psychology when it comes to investing, and how to spot warning signs when it comes to investing. They also cover the effects of inflation and recession on the markets and how the Federal Reserve follows the market when setting interest rates. Ken's advice is to take a step back, think about your wealth, and have a plan in mind for when it's time to sell. Finally, Ken shares a personal story about how the crowd mentality can affect merchandise sales at an event.

About Our Guest:

• Ken Goldberg is a Registered Investment Advisor, past member of the Chartered Market Technicians Association, and former #1 read contributor at TheStreet. 

• He started in the 1980s at the then-powerhouse investment banking firm Drexel Burnham Lambert and subsequently managed a team of floor traders at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. 

• In 2007, he won the 3rd Quarter E-mini Trading contest in the World Cup Advisors Trading Championship with +121% net growth. 

• Over the past thirty-five years, he has trained over 1000 active investors and traders and has been interviewed by Stocks, Futures, and Options Magazine. 

• His training courses have been endorsed by Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities Magazine.

• He has lectured at UNC-Chapel Hill, Seattle University School of Business and consulted with attorneys, business owners, and entrepreneurs regarding futuring and pop culture trends.

To learn more about ken goldberg, visit:

Website:

www.dsetrading.com 

Podcast:

https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-goldberg/

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In this week's episode of Mentors by Design podcast, Host Victor interviewed Alexander Negrov,Founder & CEO at Hodos Institute. Victor and Alexander highlight the topic about developing positive organizational culture.

Hodos Institute partners with organizations and individuals to develop ethical and effective leadership through its research, publications, training and consulting.

Story Notes:

• Positive Organizational Culture
• What is Toxic Leadership
• Behavior Leadership
• Alexander Negrov’s Background
• About Hodos Institute

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In this episode of The Mentors by Design podcast, Host Victor Kostroub talks with Roman Shulyak, President at Shulyak Real Estate. Victor and Roman highlight the topic about reaching your potential.

For Roman Shulyak, serving clients with their real estate needs is more than a career. It’s his passion!  As a Managing Broker and Realtor®, Roman is able to combine his dedication to helping others, with his love for managing real estate transactions that create happy sellers and buyers.

On a personal note, Roman is active in his community and his church. He is fluent in three languages and has traveled internationally.  He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Oksana, as well as with family and friends. Roman is an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys camping, hiking, water sports, winter sports, and traveling.

Story Notes:

• Shulyak Real Estate
• Roman Shulyak Dream Job
• Roman Shulyak’s Motivation
• Big Achievements
• What Made Roman Successful
• Risk that Roman Takes
• Goals and Advice 

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