“Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you.”

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan invite Trey Cox, Founder of  Train With Trey, to the show to discuss the eventful journey that led him to our nation's capital and to create his new venture. Tune in to this open dialogue where Trey candidly shares his experience being laid-off, pivoting industries, leaning into his network and support system of family/friends, what failure means, and mental health/mindfulness. Truly a worthwhile listen for all millennials!

Also, if you haven’t already RSVP for the upcoming Train With Trey taking place on February 23rd at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at WA Marriott Wardman Park We looking forward to seeing you all!

Time Stamped Topics:

• [2:36] - Trey’s Story
• [11:50] - Taking a Step Back / Regression
• [19:20] - Saving!!
• [26:50] - Switching Industries / Fields
• [32:40] -  What is Failure?
• [50:40] - Mindfulness
• [1:08:10] - Train With Trey

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Most of us are holding on to stuff we don't really need.
• If you are a kind person and put good energy out into the world. You will get it back 10-fold. 
• All the pressure we put into worrying about tomorrow could be put towards today!

Connected with Trey:

• Instagram
• Website

Connected with BYLU:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Website
• Slack Community

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." — Maya Angelou

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss “Two Years & Running”, a celebratory article which honors the 2-year anniversary of the BYLU Campaign Blog. Here we highlight some of the challenges of sustaining the blog including the fear of running out of creativity, overcoming self-imposed limitations as well as the limitations of others. If you are a creative, entrepreneur, Youtuber, or someone needing the motivation to start something tune in as we breakdown the requirements if any of getting started, the destination between reach and impact, and more.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [6:36] - Starting BYLU / The Fear of Losing Creativity
• [10:00] - 2 Crappy Pages a Day
• [22:45] - I Don’t Beleive in Writers Block  
• [32:50] - Self Imposed Limitations  
• [39:45] - A Faster Horse
• [49:00] - Perfection is The Enemy of Progress!  
• [55:00] - To Do List or Excuse List?

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Don’t leave creativity up to chance, but rather develop a plan to ensure it.
• Breaking glass ceilings is a continuous process.
• You don’t need a logo to start!  
• Don’t allow likes, views, or shares to affirm you. Validate yourself.

Stay Connected:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Website

“Being the right person is more important than finding the right person.”

On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, we feature our first guest on to the show. Moving forward, our podcast editorial calendar will include two episodes per month. The first episode based on the monthly BYLU article, and the second episode featuring a guest. Our guest will either provide a unique perspective to one of the BYLU articles or share a story demonstrating how they were able to upgrade their life within one of the five BYLU pillars (intellectual, financial, emotional, physical, spiritual).

This week Daniel and Nathan double-back for Part 2 of the highly anticipated "The Bag Ladies A-Alike" podcast, but this time around including our two special guests Iyanna and Mimi in the conversation. Tune in as we discuss topics like monogamy, differences between the needs of men and women in relationships, influence social media has on dating, challenges of vulnerability, importance of being able to evolve as a person in relationships and, impact our parents/upbringing has had on our relationships.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [1:33] - What Have You Learned Since Part 1?
• [13:04] - New Relationship, Old Baggage
• [22:55] - A Need of all Men - Support   
• [32:43] - Hit Mission: Do Men Know What They Want?
• [41:58] - Test: Can I Be Vulnerable  
• [48:50] - The Impact Of Our Upbringing
• [1:01:24] - Keep That Same Energy
  

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Release old baggage, and go into relationships open minded
• You have to save yourself first!
• Relationships are about providing value
• People can only meet you to the point that you have met yourself.
• Life is a journey, so don’t be afraid to get hurt. There will always be something better coming.

Stay Connected:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Website

“Would You rather be at war with yourself and at peace with the world, or at peace with yourself and at war with the world?”— Nipsey Hussle On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss “Victory Lap” Here we breakdown a few lyrics from our favorite album of the year-- Victory Lap. Nipsey Hussle’s debut album and the most recently nominated Grammy for “Best Rap Album”. Here, the lyrics serve as the narrator of Nathan’s entrepreneurial journey for the past 4 months. Tune in as we discuss Imposter Syndrome, betting on yourself, the abundance mindset,  Nathan losing $14,000, the two versions of America, and more.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [4:22] - Pouring Into Yourself/ Imposter Syndrome
• [13:30] - Questioning the Process / Being Patient  
• [17:40] - The Importance of Planning  
• [27:50] - Developing an Abundance Mindset
• [41:45] - Reinvest in the Business: Keep Betting
• [46:50] - Risk Taking vs Living in Fear
• [52:20] -  Speaking Things Into Existence?
• [56:40] -  Losing $14,000 on a Deal

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Create a plan but be open to the process and timing
• Speaking into instance does not mean the absence of action.
• Your success as an entrepreneur is dependant upon the quality of your support system
• When you take action failure is introduced.
• Don’t let the short-term financial needs cause you to go astray from your purpose

What are you looking to gain from your mentor relationship? Are you looking for accountability or a handout? Are you even a good mentee? If so, what makes you one? Rarely is the mentee role discussed outside of the strategies to secure mentors and the surface level tactics to keep them. On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss "The Mentee Chronicles: Finding Myself”. We explore the in's and out's of the mentee-mentor relationship, Nathan’s shortcomings as a mentee, and our perspective on what a mentee must do to be mentored. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Time Stamped Topics:

• [6:50] - The Importance of Knowing Who You Are
• [12:43] - What Do You What Out of Life? Be Decisive
• [16:00] - Come Up With Your Values   
• [19:50] - When You Don’t You Want...
• [25:15] - When You Don’t Know Who You Are…
• [33:00] - Weaknesses - Kanye Picks Jay Over Dame
• [41:35] - Danny’s Mentee Experience

The BYLU Takeaways:

• No one can do the work for you!
• Our values provide a structure for our decision making. Know your values!
• The quality of the question determines the quality of the response.
• Develop a definitive purpose. If you are not clear about what you want you will never obtain it.

What would your life be like if the financial implication wasn't the primary driver of your decision making? On this episode of the BYLU Campaign podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss ”The Formula: Give. Save. Live”. Here Nathan discussed how he leveraged the tried and true formula of giving first, saving/investing second, and living on the rest, to gain control and provide structure to his finances. Regardless of if you are an entrepreneur, wantrepreneur, or 9-5er, applying this formula will allow you to have more control and peace in your life. Tune in as they break down each of the three categories and discuss everything from how Nathan’s grandma changed his perspective on generosity, the difference between a fixed mindset vs. abundance mindset, and the distinction between our life and our lifestyle.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [9:09] - Money Management Habits  
• [14:19] - The Wealth Gap - Created In Our 20s?
• [22:56] - Give - Grandma Lu! 
• [31:45] - Greed - A Fixed Mindset
• [36:40] - Save/Invest - 7 Streams of Income?
• [44:20] - Freedom of Choice: Do You Really Enjoy Your Job?
• [49:30] - Live - The Currency of Life is Time ( Life vs. Lifestyle)
• [59:08] - A Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From!

The BYLU Takeaways:

• % > $ - Develop a framework that is broken down by percentages that you can apply to your income.
• Generosity is a habit! It's not attained when you achieve a certain income level.
• If you are looking forward to Friday and dreading Monday it’s time to make a change.
• Not everyone needs to be an entrepreneur but everyone needs to have enough savings/investments that work is a choice, not an obligation.

To “Boss Your Life Up” you must win in each of the 5 BYLU pillars. On this episode of the BYLU Podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss The Bag Ladies A-Alike article which came out July 22, 2018. This article addresses Nathan’s realization that he was not living up to the Emotional Pillar as well as his decision to change. Tune in as they discuss everything from vulnerability and escapism to toxic black masculinity and emotional suppression. Also, what Daniel has learned from going to therapy, dealing with a break-up or loss, and the process of using pain as a platform to grow. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Stay tuned for Part 2.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [7:50] - The Emotional Pillar
• [10:30] - Peeling Back The Layers
• [15:25] - The ability to learn is a gift even when pain is your teacher. — Inky Johnson
• [18:20] - Toxic Black Masculinity
• [29:30] - The Old Me!
• [33:00] - No Post Game Interview After A Lose
• [42:20] - Rehabilitation Reminders Part 1
• [50:18] - Exposed! The Real Nate Perro
• [55:25] - Danny Goes to Therapy
• [108:00] - Rehabilitation Reminders Part 2
  
  

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Life is connected! I won’t be able to be a successful businessman if my emotional pillar is weak.
• Being the right person is more important than finding the right person.
• How I treat others is not a reflection of them but a reflection of me.
• Love is giving up your power.

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe/leave a comment and check us out on our Website. Thank you for your support! Also, S/O to our friend Della who also has a great podcast called Today I Learned. Here is the link to the episode we referenced If I hang on long enough life is gonna give me another shot (Today I Learned #90)

Are you struggling with budgeting and keeping money in your savings account? On this episode of the BYLU podcast, Daniel and Nathan discuss The Art of Saving article. This is one of the first articles Nathan wrote when they launched the BYLU Campaign in February of 2017. Tune in as they discuss the three different types of savers: The Checking Account #2 Saver, The Short Term Saver, and The Wealth Building Saver. As well as transitioning from college to adulting, the importance of paying yourself first, and how Nathan uses his Indexed Universal Life Insurance policy as a savings account.

Time Stamped Topics:

• [3:50] - Adulting: Transitioning from College to Corporate America  
• [14:11] - Checking Account #2 - Never Saving
• [16:50] - Short-Term Saver - Saving to Spend
• [22:10] - Stay Ready, Be Prepared  
• [29:32] - Life Insurance
• [45:50] - Uninterrupted Compound Interest Saver - Saving to Build Wealth
• [53:10] - The BYLU Takeaway:

The BYLU Takeaways:

• Pay yourself first!
• Saving initially requires sacrifice.
• Live life like an investor. Save so you can take advantage of economic downturn/bear markets.
• Economic downturns expose the unskilled investors and reward the savvy ones.
• Make the sacrifices you wish your parents made to create the life for your children you wish you had. 

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Welcome to the first episode of The BYLU Campaign Podcast! Your Co-Host Daniel and Nathan kick-off this inaugural episode by explaining what BYLU means to them and break down the 5 BYLU pillars. 

On this episode, we discuss the "Draft Day" article which was released  March 2018. Are you a millennial struggling with balancing family and finances? Tune in as we discuss Kobe Bryants Players Tribune article Letter to My Younger Self where he discusses investing in the future of your family vs. giving. And how Nathan compares himself to the Black Mamba claiming that he too was drafted when he started working full-time. Moreover, learn about Nathan's approach to meeting the financial needs of his family and friends. 

The BYLU Takeaways:

• People have an infinite amount of wants/needs and it’s impossible to meet them all so don’t feel compelled to. 
• Define what generosity means to you in your current financial state and execute it. 
• Your goal should not be to take care of your loved ones but to provide your loved ones with the opportunity to take care of themselves.