The BYLU Campaign Podcast

Happy Holidays! 

On the final 2019 episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan come prepared with a few discussion points to end the year. Tune in as we discuss some of our principles, how to set dynamic goals for 2020, and the importance of owning your domain name/digital real estate. Thanks for the continued support, and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected]

Time Stamped Topics:

• [1:45] – Digital Real Estate
• [10:22] – Monetizing Your Gift
• [15:35] – Principle-Based Life - Leadership
• [20:47] – Principle-Based Life - Honesty
• [26:40] – Dynamic Goal Setting 

Growth Takeaways: 

• Purchase your Domain Name
• You will outlive our talent. Find residual income opportunities. 
• Leadership is about service 
• Honesty is not the same as authenticity 

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On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel, Nathan, and special guest Mike Glass discuss "I AM?" the November article, where Nate shares the importance of self-belief and the power of affirmations. Tune in to part 2 of this two-part series as Mike shares the challenges of trading in his NFL dreams for a new vision, how the routine he established as a D1 athlete helped him transition, and what's next for Mike Glass. Here we also discuss the power of personal development and how it transformed Danny and Mike's life. Thanks for the continued support, and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected].

Time Stamped Topics:

• [3:00] – Applying D1 Athlete Skills in the Real World. 
• [6:10] – Hanging Up Your Jersey! 
• [16:25] – ET The Hip Hop Preacher / High School Danny
• [26:10] – Young & Impressionable 
• [33:20] – What is Next for Mike Glass
• [36:30] –Why give back? 

Growth Takeaways: 

• Hard work + Dedication = Success 
• Develop a routine and stick to it. 
• Stay ready, never got to get ready! 
• If you love someone, be honest with them.
• Don't be afraid to take risks. 

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"Many of you are where you are in your life based upon what you believe."  – Oprah Winfrey

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel, Nathan, and special guest Mike Glass discuss "I AM?" the November article, where Nate shares the importance of self-belief and the power of affirmations. Tune in to part 1 of this two-part series as Mike shares how he transitioned from never playing organized sports until high school to going D1. Here we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are better than you, the pressures of entrepreneurship, and the power of speaking things into existence. Thanks for the continued support, and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected].

Time Stamped Topics:

• [2:20] – Intro 
• [10:08] – "I AM" Power of the Tongue. 
• [19:40] – Perro in Paris -  Testing Limits
• [23:00] – Becoming Mike Glass
• [32:10] – Going D1 for Football 
• [37:00] – The Company You Keep

Growth Takeaways: 

• There is power in the tongue.
• Be willing to fight for what you believe you desire.
• Surround yourself with people who are better than you. 
• Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.
• "No one is better than me."

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On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan invite Justine Avoudikpon, Serial Entrepreneur to the show to discuss her journey from building a tech start-up in Silicon Valley to investing in farming (Farmkart) in Nigeria. Here we discuss the challenges with being a black woman in tech, highlight the importance of finding a team that is invested in the mission, and explain balancing short-term and long-term investments. Tune in to this open dialogue as Justine shares tactics for balancing a 9-5 and a side business. Thanks for the continued support and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected]

Time Stamped Topics:

• [3:33] - Background
• [8:19] - Building A Start-up 
• [13:09] - Mentors/Finding a Team 
• [22:04] - Transitioning to Corporate 
• [28:38] - Investing in an African Farm 
• [35:42] - How to Get Involved in Africa 
• [42:20] - Wealth Building Through Real Estate

Growth Takeaways: 

• No one wants to steal your idea 
• Your idea isn't special. What matters is how you execute. 
• Share your work and your interest
• Find people that care about the mission 
• Be aggressive but realistic 

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"The purist's form of education is participation and observation." — Isaiah Thomas

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss "Working For Free?" the October article, where Nate breaks down this highly debated topic. Tune in as we share what to keep in mind when working for free, explain the different ways people work for free, and reveal how desperation and external validation led Nate to avoid working for free.  Thanks for the continued support, and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected].

Time Stamped Topics:

• [5:59] - The Gig Economy  
• [13:04] - Learning From A Guru
• [28:14] - Why I Didn't Work For Free? - Validation 
• [33:19] - WhyI Didn't Work For Free? - Desperation 
• [54:29] - How to Assess If You Should Do Free Work? 
• [59:13] - Things to Keep In Mind When Working For Free
• [1:02:09] - Be Phenomenal or Be Forgotten

Growth Takeaways: 

• Don't discount the value of experience.
• Don't base your self worth as a person on your compensation as a professional.
• Getting a full-time job does not mean you're accepting defeat. 
• Remember that you decided to do it for free. 
• If you want to be phenomenal you will have to do free work. 

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On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan invite John Livengood, CEO of the DMV Daily, to the show to discuss his journey to becoming the silent assassin of the DMV's journalist/ publicist space. Here we highlight the importance of shooting your shot, being resilient when met with adversity in the workplace, and legacy. Tune in to this open dialogue as John discusses mental health, how to build a team, and tactics for pitching to large brands/ publications. Thanks for the continued support and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected]

Time Stamped Topics:

• [4:13] - Background
• [16:35] - Mental Health/ Trauma/ PTSD
• [26:36] - USA Today Internship / Being Resilient In the Workplace
• [38:35] - DMV Daily / 20 interns 
• [46:59] - Being a Publicist /Working with large publications 
• [53:54] - Unpaid Interns (Pay your interns) 
• [59:19] - Influences 

Growth Takeaways: 

• Face adversity head-on. Stop complaining.
• To be effective you can only have so many cares 
• What we go through is to develop empathy. For when we are in a position of power. 
• The heart of entrepreneurship is creating opportunities. 
• 99 No's means 1 Yes is coming. 

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"Sometimes you can't wait for someone else to save you. You have to be the hero that saves yourself."

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss "Savior vs. Seed" the September article, where Nate examines his intentions behind networking or the lack thereof. Tune in as we discuss the importance of trusting the timing of your life, share why you shouldn't engage in transactional networking, and provide guidance on cultivating a strong network. Thanks for the continued support, and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected].

Time Stamped Topics:

• [5:05] - Intro  
• [17:50] - Stop Being Thirsty! 
• [27:45] - Your Network is Your Net-worth
• [37:37] - So Good They Can't Ignore You, Really?
• [47:00] - Plant Seeds

The Boss Your Life Up Takeaways: 

• Your network is not a substitute for the process. 
• The process is lonely even with a solid support system.
• You'll never know how great you are until you take a chance on yourself. 
• "It's 10% talent, 20% your network, and 70% God's timing."

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"You can't shrink your way to greatness!" — Seth Godin

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss "Don't Shrink!" the August article where Nate examines his bad habit of Shrinking around successful people. Tune in as we highlight 3 approaches to being assertive along with their goto phrases, 

discuss the importance of showing up as an equal and not as a coachee amongst successful people, and explain how to present yourself in a manner that warrants respect from people of all ages. Thanks for the continued support and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected].

Time Stamped Topics:

• [4:30] -  Intro  
• [16:30] - Coachable Vs. Life-Long Learner 
• [25:40] - Cutting People Off Vs. Setting Boundaries 
• [34:00] - 3 Approches to Being Assertive 
• [43:40] - The Challenges of Being Young & Ambitious 

The Boss Your Life Up Takeaways: 

• Respect yourself enough not to shrink! Embrace the value you bring to the relationship.
• The truth shouldn't mess up the relationship.
• There is a difference between being authentic and obnoxious.
• The Truth is Not Bragging! 

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On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan invite Tunji, The Corporate Bully, back to the show to discuss the topic of getting the most out of your Corporate America experience. Here we highlight the importance of entering Corporate with an agenda, communicating your needs, being a team player. Tune in to this open dialogue as Tunji shares how he successfully negotiated an additional $25,000 in salary, provides tips on getting more black people in the door if you're the only one, and presents tactics for navigating as a first-generation professional. Thanks for the continued support and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected]

Time Stamped Topics:

• [2:30] - The American Dream
• [10:30] - Being A Minority In Corporate America
• [17:20] - Employee Referrals 
• [28:00] - Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate! 
• [53:40] - Having A Backbone! 
• [1:02:20] - Code Switching

Growth Takeaways: 

• Communicate your goals, your needs, and where you want to be.
• Go the extra mile when doing an employee referral 
• Negotiate with the decision-maker!
• Know when to stand up from yourself and when to be a team player
• Don't code switch, embrace the different aspect of who you are 

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"The key is not to try to become the person you used to be. A comeback is not a 'go back.' Trying to go back will frustrate you even more. Find your new assignment." — Tim Storey

"It's ok for your dreams to change." On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss "Dreams Change," the July article where Nate examines his changing dream. Here we highlight the process of finding and accepting your new blueprint as well as communicating the new plan to your loved ones. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of being a first-generation professional, the importance of not allowing others to project their values onto us or confuse us, and how occasionally we fight against who we've been called to be. Thanks for the continued support and feel free to send any questions or feedback you have to [email protected]

Time Stamped Topics:

• [4:57] - A Tool - Paintbrush Not the Painter  
• [8:57] - Finding a New Blueprint
• [20:07] - Accepting the New Blueprint - No Turning Back
• [31:42] - Communicating the New Blueprint to Your Loved Ones
• [39:42] - Difficult Conversation Takeaways 
• [48:27] - Conversations With Our Uncles
• [56:27]  - I'm Ok with Failing But My Loved Ones Are Not...

Boss Your Life Up Takeaways: 

• Freedom isn't given it's earned!
• Your gift will make room for you. 
• Don't go back, integrate the old you.
• Be direct and stop avoiding people's calls

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