The Inspired House Podcast

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dr. Torrance Jones, founding pastor of 413 Church, Community Affairs Executive for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and author of Leading While Black. They talk about what it actually looks like to lead across five roles without burning out, and why chasing purpose over a paycheck changed everything for him.You'll hear Dr. Jones break down how he chose seminary over an MBA when the MBA would have tripled his income, how he built the largest church launch in Rochester's history, and why being a lifelong student is the one thing that keeps high-capacity leaders from crashing. If you're carrying a lot of weight in your work and wondering how to stay grounded, this conversation is for you.==============================================================📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpose-grooming-lounge_barber-shop_489892📖 Dr. Torrance Jones — Leading While Black: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-While-Black-Intersectionality-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0B88TF3JH⛪ 413 Church: https://www.413church.com📸 Dr. Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtorrancejones📘 Dr. Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorranceJRJones/💼 Dr. Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torrancejrjones/==============================================================CONNECT WITH DESMONDInstagram: @theinspiredhouseLinkedIn: Desmond DavisWebsite: www.inspiredhouse.co==============================================================#BurnoutPrevention #EssentialEight #InspiredHouse #LeadingWhileBlack #FaithAndLeadership

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dino Anagbogu, MBA, a strategic Talent Programs leader and tech veteran with nearly a decade of experience at companies like Block, Facebook, and Pinterest, to talk about what it actually looks like to bet on yourself when the safe choice is right in front of you.If you're thinking about a career change, trying to break into tech, or just tired of playing it safe, this one's for you.🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpose-grooming-lounge_barber-shop_29084_rochester🔗 Connect with Dino:📸 Instagram: @sirnonso💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinoanagbogu/🎙️ Taper Talk Podcast: Available on Spotify, YouTube & TikTok==============================================================CONNECT WITH THE INSPIRED HOUSE📸 Instagram: @theinspiredhouse💼 LinkedIn: Desmond Davis🌐 Website: inspiredhouse.co

Desmond sits down with Chenae Erkerd — Recruiter Cousin — to talk about what it actually looks like to fight capacity drain while building a career on your own terms.Chenae went from homeless her first year of law school, to failing the bar three times, to landing at Microsoft and buying her first home on a contract role. This conversation covers how she got there — and what she learned about knowing your worth, setting limits, and understanding how hiring really works from the inside!If you've ever felt overworked, underpaid, or like the job market just isn't built for you, this one is worth your time.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🏡 Join The Inspired House Community (free): https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-ho...📊 Free Burnout Risk Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo...🔗 Connect with Chenae:Instagram: @recruitercousinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenae-er...YouTube / TikTok / Facebook: Recruiter Cousin

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dr. Johnna Richardson, Doctor of Psychology and identity-based business strategist, to talk about why your business will never outgrow your identity, and what to do when you realize you've been building from someone else's blueprint instead of your own.Dr. Johnna spent over 20 years in clinical psychology, built multiple businesses from scratch, and hit stage three adrenal fatigue trying to do it all at once. Her doctor told her if she kept going, she'd be in bed for two months. That moment changed everything about how she works. She shares the three steps she now uses with every client: run an energy audit on your thoughts, actions, and feelings. Build from the inside out. And give yourself permission to evolve. She also breaks down how to tell the difference between building from healing and still reacting from unresolved trauma, and why the fruit your life is producing is the clearest indicator of whether you're on the right track.If you're a high performer running on empty, an entrepreneur who feels off but can't name why, or someone who's been following everyone else's playbook and wondering why it isn't working, this one's for you.==============================================================*KEY TAKEAWAYS*► The energy audit: how to track what you do, think, and feel to see if your daily life lines up with your actual goals► Why building from the outside in (templates, tactics, other people's frameworks) leads straight to burnout► "Gold inside you": how to identify the skills and strengths you already have and turn them into something you can build on► The difference between building from healing and still reacting from unresolved trauma► Why the fruit your life is producing, your relationships, your health, your results, tells you everything about whether your business is healthy============================================================🔗 Connect with Dr. Johnna:🌐 Website: https://www.doctorjohnna.com📸 Energy Audit: https://www.doctorjohnna.com/energyaudit💼 LinkedIn:   / johnnabrynn  🎓 Legacy Lab (Skool): https://www.skool.com/legacy-lab-buil...📊 Free Strengths Assessment: https://doctorjohnna.com/strengths🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-ho...📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo...============================================================*CONNECT WITH THE INSPIRED HOUSE*📸 Instagram: @theinspiredhouse💼 LinkedIn: Desmond Davis🌐 Website: inspiredhouse.co

In this inaugural 2026 episode of The Inspired House Podcast, host Desmond Davis reintroduces the mission of The Inspired House and lays the foundation for everything we’re building this year: community, leadership, wellness, and burnout recovery.We unpack two core beliefs: We’re better together (community changes everything)Burnout is not a personal failure—it’s often a systems issueUsing the New York nurse strike as a real-world example, Desmond breaks down expectation vs. capacity and explains why chronic workplace stress becomes burnout when the system doesn’t protect the people.Then we introduce the Inspired House Essential 8 Framework—a whole-person blueprint to help you rebuild your life room by room:Health Harmony, Mental Mastery, Financial Foresight, Personal Progression, Family Fabric, Relational Richness, Joyful Journeys, and Career Climb.🎙️ Want to watch the podcast live + join the conversations?Join our FREE Skool community here: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about💈 Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo-3grooming-lounge_barber-shop_29985_rochester?do=invite#ba_s=dl_1

In this episode Abby McPherson, a coach and content media strategist, shares her journey of launching and growing her media strategy company in Abu Dhabi. She discusses the impact of moving out of the United States and the opportunities she has found in the UAE. Abby emphasizes the importance of not operating from a place of desperation and charging according to what you're worth. She also talks about staying true to your morals and values when making business decisions and the importance of financial stability. Abby highlights the networking opportunities and the diverse community in Abu Dhabi that have contributed to her success. Abby discusses the importance of valuing your own skills and being intentional about the narrative you create around your work. She emphasizes the need to focus on the digital media strategist side of her business rather than being pigeonholed as just a photographer or videographer. Abby also shares her journey of discovering the value of her skills through community validation and the importance of learning how to run a business. She encourages listeners to take risks, explore different countries, and have lived experiences to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their goals.

In today's episode In this episode certified personal trainer Rodney Etienne shows us how to build a healthy lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, work ethic, and finding motivation in self-love. Rodney also discusses the connection between physical health and other areas of life, and provides tips for incorporating movement into a busy schedule. He encourages individuals to connect their fitness goals to something they care about. Finally, Rodney reflects on the lessons he has learned from turning his passion into a successful business. TIME STAMPSChapters00:00 Building a Healthy Lifestyle: Consistency and Work Ethic17:47 Motivation and Self-Love: Keys to Staying Committed25:47 Connecting Fitness Goals to What You Care About34:28 Red Flags in Potential Fitness Clients43:27 The Main Event: An Empowerment Event for Various Industries52:49 Starting a Successful Health Journey: Building Muscle, Sleep, and NutritionRESOURCES:============================= M.A.I.N. Event Tickets; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-main-event-2024-tickets-887306606947?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl💼 Get CEO Level Clarity & Decision Making Skills: https://davisinspire.com/brandCONNECT WITH US!============================= Rodney Etienne, CPT: https://www.instagram.com/_bigbreez?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Contact ➡︎ https://linktr.ee/dezinspired ============================= GEAR USED =============================📸 Sony ZV-E10 ➡ https://amzn.to/405pwHY#Personaltraining #HealthHarmony #Crushinggoals #GYmlife #BlackBusinessKeywordsfitness, healthy lifestyle, personal trainer, consistency, work ethic, motivation, self-love, physical health, movement, fitness goals, business, business, sports, repetition, consistency, knowledge, entrepreneurship, perseverance, red flags, fitness, wasting money, nutrition, exercise, Main Event, empowerment, networking, workshops, vendor booths, health journey, building muscle, sleep, nutrition, program

Summary

In this episode, China Erkerd, also known as the Recruiter Cousin, shares her journey and insights on building a successful career. She emphasizes the importance of finding your way and establishing your own lane, while also maintaining humility and groundedness. Chenae discusses her background as a recruiter and how she started the Recruiter Cousin brand. She highlights the significance of creating boundaries and building relationships, as well as the power of healthy tunnel vision and focus.

In todays episode, Desmond introduces the Essential 8 Clarity Method [E8C], which is a framework for living a successful and meaningful life. Each chapter focuses on one of these core ideas and provides guidance on how to cultivate and develop that aspect of life. By implementing the E8C, you'll gain clarity and make progress in all areas of their lives.

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