Paralysis to Purpose

Born to first-generation immigrants from Haiti, Jeannette’s life was grounded in educational pursuits. For the Bronx native whose singing talents grew out of an African church, chasing the Broadway dream became inevitable after landing her first musical gig in high school.  She is currently starring on Broadway in the new Bob Dylan musical “Girl From the North Country” and has also starred in the acclaimed musicals “The Color Purple”, “Hair” and several Disney musicals.    

Jeannette delved into financial literacy through chance encounters along her singing journey. Now, part of her life’s mission is to  help others realize their financial dreams through her online literacy course and the Jeannette Bayardelle Foundation.  Jeannette’s passion for financial literacy in the arts, inspired her to create Broadway to Wall Street, a Stock Market online course that incorporates music animation and storytelling.  

In this podcast, Jeanette also drops thought-provoking perspectives on getting lost in new things, being distracted by your own growth, and speaks glowingly about her theatre community. She also reflects on the pandemic and how this has reinforced the need for artists to keep planning ahead for the next venture.   

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The ability to find clarity and purpose often arises from dark moments in our lives. For this week's guest Jim Van Eerden, being kicked out of a successful company he co-founded with his family spurred a renewed outlook on life. The executive leader pivoted; abandoning the proverbial “Gerber wheel” and focused on initiatives that result in a flourishing humanity. Tune in to find out how the husband and father, business and social entrepreneur, film producer, author and speaker founded the Arbor Day Foundation and co-founded 5th Element. Listen to his thought-provoking insights on the “Omni-model” for  business and “From Great to Good”, an upcoming co-authored book with John Stahl-Wert.

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For Jay Parker, playing in the NBA and going to the Moon are not out of the realm of possibility and continue to motivate his pursuit of them both. Jay Parker knows how to convert tribulations to success; the athlete, father, entrepreneur and NBA-hopeful started pursuing his basketball dream since his days at Marquette High School, facing the sting of “cuts” early on.  Jay redirects his college setbacks to a successful sales career with Cutco knives, followed by a visionary commercial space travel project. He never relinquished his basketball dream; not even after a nerve-wrecking  accident. Join along to find out more about his mission, #Iamnbaready (“I am NBA Ready”)!

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At 19, college footballer Joe Delagrave walked with an air of invincibility. On June 10, 2004, a casual boating trip with friends along the Mississippi River quickly escalated into his worst nightmare- an accident that left him with a spinal cord injury. Now paralyzed, Joe’s mind was consumed with swirling questions about love, intimacy and adapting to everyday tasks.   In this episode, The US Rugby Wheelchair coach talks about the importance of partnerships in helping him find permanent victory.   

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Charmeachealle ‘Mike’ Moore was captivated by football early in life. With the sport running through his family’s veins, Mike hankered for NFL glory. Mediocre academic performance and a competitive athletic culture at the Skyline High School forced Mike to go into overdrive, landing him a football scholarship with Kansas State University.  

 A slew of extreme highs and lows ensued in rapid succession. He successfully fended off a brain tumor, completed his Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services in two years, became a father, and got married. However, the sudden loss of his own father,  back surgery and divorce dealt severe blows to Mike, who was now on the cusp of the NFL. Suicidal thoughts and alcoholism introduced forceful darkness in his life. Mike’s young daughter’s words helped him claw his way back to life, leading to his ultimate decision to relinquish football and start a new purposeful mission, “We Living” and relinquished his football quest.   

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Mike Phillips, the son of Liberian immigrants, grew up understanding the privileges of America and the challenges of Liberia.  His parents came to America with nothing, but believing in the American Dream.  Although Mike’s parents were illiterate, they emphasized the importance of education to Mike and his 14 siblings.  When Mike decided to drop out of college to pursue a career in real-estate instead of accounting and finance, he found himself homeless.  Mike shares with listeners the tremendous sacrifices made to secure his real estate license- including sleeping in his car. Tune in and learn how Scott Johnson helped him land his first home sale and thrusted his remarkable story to the wider world.

At the age  of 27, Jordan Montgomery's career skyrocketed and he was surrounded with the trappings of success.   Jordan Montgomery had it all.   However, one decision changed everything.   Jordan's world was upended and  he was left on the doorsteps of  bankruptcy.  Tune in and learn how the CEO and Founder of Montgomery Companies, rebuilt his life by repairing his moral compass.    

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This week's guest is a globetrotting songstress and a trailblazing entrepreneur. Oleathia “Butta B Rocka” Robinson's career has taken her around the world and includes performing alongside Hollywood legends. However, her journey has not been without its' challenges.  Butta B Rocka, shares how she navigated through divorce,  a serious knee injury, the pandemic and personal loss to position herself for continued success in the future.  She is much more than a singer.

Dubbed the “turnaround coach,” this New York native, author, seasoned basketball coach, and leadership expert has combined the right proportions of talent and attitude in his recipe for success.  Jim Johnson’s journey as a coach was defined by early steep failures, prompting an intense study of successful leadership and reassessment of his own attitude.   

With over 600 varsity games under his belt including 428 wins, Jim shares lessons on coping with brutal losses, the importance of growth even at our best, and the roles of humility, trust, and passion in crafting the right team. Discover how an autistic kid “J-Mac” forever impacted Jim’s life during the final four minutes of a game, and Jim’s intuitive thoughts on “living consistently.”   

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Hear the heart-warming story of Frank Cumberbatch whose life today is a stark contrast from his modest beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago. Learn about how his rural upbringing instilled lifelong values, the track and field scholarship that forever changed his destiny, his grandmother's lesson in reputation management, and his work as Vice President of Engagement at Bader Philanthropies.

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