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Today's guest has one of the most inspiring stories of choosing grit and grace to change her circumstances and level up her life. I am so excited for you to hear how Candy made purpose out of her pain and has since led thousands of people to do the same.
Candy Valentino started her business at 19 years old with no degree, no corporate background, no money (and no internet). She successfully started, scaled, and successfully sold businesses in service, retail, e-commerce, and product manufacturing in addition to creating a vast real estate portfolio as a flipper and investor. At 26, Candy founded a non-profit charity. Through her business success, she bought and donated a building to the organization. Since then they have saved thousands of lives and Candy has been actively involved, personally raising millions for the charity.
During her two and half decades as an entrepreneur, she has been named to Top Business Leaders 40 Under 40, Top 50 Women In Business, 10 People Making a Difference, Top 10 Business Consultants by Yahoo Finance, and was the youngest female to receive the Governor's Award in Entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. Candy was recently selected by Success Magazine as one of just 6 'Women of Influence' and additionally listed to 'Leaders Who Get Results' with names like Will Smith, Gary Vee and Brene Brown.
In this episode, Candy shares the story of her challenging background, her key choices in building success, and how to achieve financial freedom no matter what you are facing.
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
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My guest today is known as the "Persian Tony Robbins" and I can't wait for you to meet him! "Master Jeff" Jafar Jafari is a good friend who I met at a mastermind and I always learn something powerful from him whenever we speak.
Jafar Jafari is a coach, mentor, truth-seeker, and entrepreneur. He runs two highly successful companies: PSC Academy, Inc. Jafar, known by his nickname Master Jeff, has had over twenty years of experience in training people to tap into what he calls "The Zone." This core belief lies on the premise that everyone has access to a version of themselves that is void of fear, anxiety, and limiting beliefs. This revolutionary program has helped over 100,000 students become their absolute and optimal best and fulfill their goals and dreams.
Apart from his training programs, Jeff also holds a masterclass for aspiring coaches. Jafar "Master Jeff" Jafari has trained over 5,000 coaches in his lifetime and helped them level up their life coaching businesses many times over. He currently ranks under the Top 20 Instagram Accounts to Follow list by Yahoo and New York Wire and was one of the top ten entrepreneurs of Yahoo Finance in 2021. Jafar has coached and trained people from all walks of life and helped people personally, professionally, and even spiritually.
In this episode, Master Jeff shares the story of how he learned to face fear, empower himself, and move through deep pain in order to get to where he is and do the work he is known for.
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Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @masterjeffofficial then share it with a friend!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
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Best-selling author, speaker and communications expert Erin King is my guest this week on the True Grit and Grace podcast! A "Top 10 Must-See" motivational speaker and host of the "On Your Terms" podcast - I know you are going to love Erin's message. Get ready to have your mind expanded as she shares how to get more YES out of life.
Erin began her career in sales and after founding two businesses that left her exhausted, created and grew her agency from one client to helping some of the world's biggest brands communicate more compellingly. Over the last 15 years, she's trained and coached thousands of executives and sales professionals - everyone from VISA to The Oscars to the United States Navy - using her PUB Method™ to get more yes online, offline, and all the time.
In this episode, Erin expands on the lessons she has learned along her path to success on social media, in business, and through sharing her ideas with the world.
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Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @mrs.erin.king then share it with a friend!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
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Get ready to be INSPIRED by my friend Tamra Andress! She is a bright light in the world of business and faith, and I know hearing her story will change how you think about your worth, your purpose, and your path!
Tamra Andress is a podcaster, speaker, bestselling author, retreat host, Christian business coach and the founder and chief evangelist of F.I.T. in Faith Media Company. As an ordained minister, she is commissioned to activate purpose-driven leaders personally and professionally with their broadcasted messages and businesses through publishing, podcasting, and play. Her role as an event host to annual conferences and retreats enables her to help unleash identity and freedom around the world by bringing together other like-hearted and like-minded sisters and brothers!
In this episode, Tamra shares how she learned to understand the difference between shame and guilt, how that affected her self-worth, and how it set her free to live and lead with purpose and passion.
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
Instagram @amberlylagomotivation
Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
Tough times never last, but tough people do.
My guest on this week's show, Dr. Cheryl Lentz has a powerful story to share of resilience - both physically and mentally. After enduring the most challenging obstacles, she found a way to turn them into strengths. She likes to say, "There's no substituting the journey."
Known as the Academic Entrepreneur, Dr. Cheryl is a unique and dynamic speaker who intensely connects with her audience, having one foot in academia and one foot in the business and entrepreneurial space. Her goal is to offer the audience pearls of wisdom today they can use tomorrow in their personal and professional lives. It is not enough to know, the expectation is for participants to take action and do.
In this episode, Dr. Cheryl shares the stories from her own life and work about how to build mental grit and grace, working through the tough times, and why it's more than okay to ask for help.
Here's what you will learn:
Tune in to this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @drcheryllentz then share it with a friend!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
Instagram @amberlylagomotivation
Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
You are in for a treat on today's episode!
Patrice Washington is a number one best-selling author, captivating speaker and hope-restoring coach to women who want to do good work in the world, but believe they deserve to earn damn good money doing it.
The personal finance expert of both Steve Harvey's radio and television shows since 2014, she has appeared in dozens of media outlets such as Dr. Oz and Fox & Friends. She has also been featured in hundreds of online and print publications including the New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Essence Magazine and many more. Her work has touched millions of people worldwide.
Host of The Redefining Wealth Podcast, Patrice's focus and commitment is to help you shift your mindset, earn more using your God-given gifts and live your life's purpose.
I am thrilled to have her on the show to share her wisdom, resilience and grit.
In this episode, Patrice talks about the journey she has been on studying powerful, healthy relationships with money, success, and opportunity. Bringing great wisdom to the conversation, I know you'll be inspired as you listen and learn!
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Fire up this episode and learn something new! Share it on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @seekwisdompcw then share it with a friend!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
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Today's guest has an incredible story of using the power of GRIT to build success, find meaning in spirituality, and serve people in a big way.
Fred Penney is the founder of Penney & Associates, a full-service personal injury law firm.
Established in 1992, Penney and Associates California Personal Injury Lawyers® rapidly grew into one of the leading personal injury law firms in California. Their firm has helped thousands of clients win millions of dollars in personal injury settlements and judgments.
With the highest AVVO personal injury rating of, "Superb Lawyer," Frederick earned the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Penney is the host of Radio Law Talk, a radio show discussing the latest trending legal topics and news. Radio Law Talk is broadcast throughout many areas and can be found on SRN Radio networks and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance and Market Watch.
In this episode, Frederick shares the stories behind learning the power of grit and grace in his own life, why building a brand matters and how those lessons inspired him to use his influence for good.
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What did you learn from this episode? Share on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @frederickpenney1 so we can see!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Jump on the waitlist for the next "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" JOIN NOW and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind the scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
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Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
Are you in the business of people? Then I'm excited for you to hear this conversation!
Sales, networking and public speaking all depend on GOOD CONVERSATIONS + CONNECTING! My friend, Lou Diamond and his brand new book, "SPEAK EASY" are going to change the way you approach not only business conversations but communication in all walks of life.
Lou is a dynamic speaker and master connector who will energize and motivate your organization to explode your sales, retain your clients and build a thriving culture. For over 25 years he has been a top sales performer, keynote speaker and performance mentor. Lou is a consultant; best-selling author; podcast & TV host; and CEO of Thrive, helping businesses, leaders and brands thrive through the power of connecting.
In this episode, Lou shares stories from his own life of how he learned to create powerful conversations on a consistent basis and his best tips for learning the same skills yourself. After listening to Lou, I know you'll have a new level of confidence and motivation to speak up, make moves and start CONNECTING!
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What did you learn from this episode? Share on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @thriveloud so we can see!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Jump on the waitlist for the next "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" JOIN NOW and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind the scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
Instagram @amberlylagomotivation
Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
If you've ever wondered about the possibilities of becoming a top earner outside of a standard corporate job, this episode will most definitely resonate with you. I talked to my friend Ray about what he has learned as a super successful network marketer and how he has evolved his mindset, his skills, and his mission to do good work and help others along the way.
Ray Higdon is a best-selling author, coach, high-energy speaker, and philanthropist. Going from foreclosure to multimillion-dollar success in a few short years, Ray's journey to excellence has been fueled with an unrelenting passion for teaching people how to find their voice and understand their worth. Ray's latest best-selling book, TIME MONEY FREEDOM, coauthored with his wife Jessica, (Hay House Publishing 2020) is Ray and Jess' guide to creating the life you've always dreamed of, including very specific action steps to get you there. The Higdon Group reality show Play to Win (Season 2) was released in October 2020.
A top keynote speaker, Ray has shared the stage with world renowned thought leaders, including Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, Les Brown, Brendon Burchard, Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Proctor, Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Magic Johnson and many more INCLUDING yours truly. Yep! This is how I had the honor of actually meeting Ray, at an event we spoke at together called Transform U.
As a philanthropist, Ray has helped raise over $600,000 for March of Dimes and Adaptive Ops, and he is currently working on a program to help kids in foster care. Ray is founder and CEO of Higdon Group, voted one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing companies in America, an award-winning leader in the sales training and coaching arena. He resides in Florida with his wife and four children.
In this episode Ray shares his story of overcoming a victim mentality, pivoting from a workaholic lifestyle, and learning the skills that have made him a successful networker, family man, and leader in his industry.
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What did you learn from this episode? Share on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @rayhigdon so we can see!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Jump on the waitlist for the next "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" JOIN NOW and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind the scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
Instagram @amberlylagomotivation
Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
Imagine being a successful actor, model, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur. That's what my friend Cary is and when you hear his story of how he learned to pursue and balance all of those roles while staying healthy and happy, you won't look at life the same way again. Spoiler alert: he told me that one of the keys is to give yourself grace.
Cary Jack is a lifestyle entrepreneur, author and founder of The Happy Hustle, top .5% globally ranked podcast host, keynote speaker, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-warrior, and humanitarian striving to make a positive impact on this planet. He split time growing up on the beaches of Sarasota, Florida and in the mountains of Red Lodge, Montana where he first learned the art of a balanced lifestyle. A tri-lingual college student-athlete graduate, he earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Communications, majoring in Marketing and Advertising and minoring in Business. His passions include traveling, martial arts, soccer, entrepreneurship and selflessly giving. Cary Jack is the founder of The Happy Hustle, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain, while reminding you to enjoy the journey, not just the destination, as you Happy Hustle for a life of passion and purpose. From successful entrepreneurs to spiritual masters, Cary Jack interviews an array of powerful guests on The Happy Hustle Podcast to help you transform your dreams into a reality. Through courses, events, and content, Cary Jack instills more balance and fulfillment in your life while putting the Happy back in your Hustle!In this episode Cary shares the story behind his unique career(s) and how he learned that hustle by itself is not what creates happiness, success, or health. I have a feeling you'll be as inspired as I was after listening - we all need more of this mindset in our lives!
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What did you learn from this episode? Share on Instagram and tag me at @amberlylagomotivation and @cary__jack so we can see!
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If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Jump on the waitlist for the next "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" JOIN NOW and let us know you are ready for greatness!
Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!
Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!
You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!
Want to see the behind the scenes and keep the conversation going? Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation!
Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook
Website @amberlylago.com
Instagram @amberlylagomotivation
Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker
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