In this powerful episode of Millionaire by Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Attorney Jalene Mack, PLLC — a powerhouse in entertainment law who has built alliances with top entertainers, producers, and brands. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, Jalene Mack’s team helps creatives and entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of entertainment business — from contract negotiation, funding models, and film deck reviews to trademark, copyright, and business acquisition strategies. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to protect your creative rights and intellectual property The business blueprint behind successful entertainment careers Insider tips for pitching film concepts and unscripted projects Legal strategies for building generational wealth through your art 🚀 Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you understand how to transform talent into long-term financial freedom. 💰 Hosted by: Rashad Thirlkill | Millionaire by Morning 📺 Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders, wealth strategists, and entrepreneurs redefining success. Rashad Thirlkill, Millionaire by Morning podcast, Attorney Jalene Mack, Entertainment Law, Hollywood contracts, film funding, creative business, intellectual property law, entrepreneurship, entertainment attorney, building wealth, film industry, music business, contract negotiation, Hollywood success, business law, wealth mindset, black excellence, media law, entertainment business tips

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Hawley, the visionary Founder and CEO of Odin Industries LLC, who brings over 20 years of global healthcare leadership and business innovation to the table. 🌍 From orchestrating medical transport and case management operations across 140+ countries to leading pandemic response initiatives, Ryan shares the insights, challenges, and strategies behind building and scaling multi-million-dollar healthcare and travel risk enterprises. Discover how his deep expertise in insurance, assistance, and medical transport has positioned Odin Industries as a trusted global powerhouse — and what it takes to lead with vision in an ever-evolving world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or healthcare professional, this episode is packed with leadership lessons, risk management insights, and global business strategy tips you won’t want to miss. 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Ryan Hawley’s journey to founding Odin Industries 08:40 – The global healthcare landscape 14:10 – Responding to pandemics and global crises 21:30 – The business of travel risk and medical transport 29:00 – Leadership principles for scaling globally 37:45 – Advice for future healthcare entrepreneurs #RyanHawley #OdinIndustries #HealthcareLeadership #GlobalBusiness #TravelRiskManagement #MedicalTransport #CaseManagement #PandemicResponse #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #HealthcareCEO #InsuranceIndustry #AssistanceIndustry

Kevin Lepine is more than just a Las Vegas headliner — he’s the Best Comedy Hypnotist performing today. For over 15 years, Kevin has amazed audiences around the world with his hit show "Hypnosis Unleashed", the high-energy, laugh-out-loud hypnosis experience at the legendary Four Queens Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. In this episode, we dive deep into Kevin’s journey from his first hypnotic performance to becoming one of Vegas’ most beloved entertainers. He shares the secrets of creating connection with audiences, the psychology behind hypnosis, and how laughter truly transforms people. 🎭 What You’ll Learn: How Kevin Lepine became Las Vegas’ premier comedy hypnotist The science and psychology behind hypnosis on stage What makes Hypnosis Unleashed such a fan favorite Behind-the-scenes stories from 15+ years of performing in Vegas The art of balancing comedy, authenticity, and showmanship 🔥 Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring conversation — whether you’re a fan of hypnosis, comedy, or Las Vegas entertainment!

Physicians are trained to save lives — not to master finance. But when it comes to your future, financial health matters just as much as physical health. In this episode, Eric Mangold, a leading Wealth Manager for Physicians, breaks down the essential strategies doctors need to build true financial security and freedom. From navigating complex investment options to planning a high-standard retirement, Eric helps physicians align their financial success with the dedication and excellence that define their careers. You’ve set high standards in medicine — it’s time to do the same for your retirement and wealth strategy. 🔹 What You’ll Learn: Why physicians face unique financial challenges Common financial pitfalls doctors fall into — and how to avoid them How to plan for a retirement that matches your high expectations Smart investing and tax strategies for physicians How working with a dedicated wealth partner can change your financial trajectory 💼 About Eric Mangold: Eric Mangold is a trusted Wealth Manager for Physicians, helping doctors across all specialties achieve financial independence through strategic planning, investment management, and tailored retirement solutions. #PhysicianFinance #DoctorWealth #FinancialFreedom #PhysicianRetirement #WealthManagement #DoctorsAndMoney #FinancialPlanningForPhysicians #MedicalProfessionals #RetirementPlanning #EricMangold #PhysicianWealth #FinancialAdvisorForDoctors

Are you ready to finally understand where your stress really comes from — and how to eliminate it for good? In this powerful and uplifting conversation, Dr. Gary Sprouse – the Less Stress Doc – shares his groundbreaking new perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. After 38 years as a primary care physician, Dr. Sprouse discovered the true source of most human stress and developed innovative tools that help people live happier, calmer, and more productive lives. From his award-winning book Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress to his collaboration with Jack Canfield on the best-seller Mindset Matters, Dr. Sprouse blends humor, compassion, and deep understanding to help people reduce stress, let go of guilt and regret, and rediscover joy in everyday life. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: The surprising root cause of most stress (and how to fix it) Dr. Sprouse’s simple yet powerful stress-reduction tools How to reframe guilt, regret, and worry into growth and peace The science of fulfillment and how to cultivate it daily Why laughter and compassion are your most underrated superpowers 📚 Featured Books: Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress Mindset Matters (with Jack Canfield) 💡 About Dr. Gary Sprouse: Dr. Sprouse is a retired physician, author, and member of Mensa who’s passionate about improving mental health through humor and innovative psychology. His insights are helping thousands redefine their relationship with stress and find a lasting path to happiness.

From his years at the United Nations to consulting for Fortune 500 companies, John has seen firsthand how businesses, governments, and individuals can make meaningful environmental impact without falling for buzzwords or empty promises. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔥 The truth about corporate greenwashing 🌱 How to turn sustainability from theory into action 💡 Why Asia is shaping the next era of global sustainability 📘 Insights from his books "Sustainability for the Rest of Us" and "The Great Greenwashing" 🌏 The mindset shift we all need to make real change Whether you’re a business leader, sustainability professional, or eco-conscious listener, this conversation will change the way you think about saving our planet. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to make sustainability work — for you and for the world.

What happens when a licensed Professional Engineer keeps a massive secret for over a decade? In this episode, I reveal how I quietly built a rental property portfolio while working full-time as a civil/industrial engineer — starting from my first purchase in rainy Seattle back in 2009, eating ramen to save every penny. Lane Kawaoka shares how he discovered the life-changing difference between cashflow investing and appreciation investing (aka speculation), and how that insight helped me grow from one house to 11 single-family rentals across Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Pennsylvania. Today, he invests in syndications focused on affordable housing — including Class B & C multifamily apartments, RV parks, mobile homes, and assisted living facilities — because real wealth should be built by and for the hard-working middle class, not Wall Street insiders. real estate investing, passive income, engineer investor, financial freedom, affordable housing, syndication investing, middle class wealth, rental properties, cashflow investing, multifamily syndications

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Taurea Vision Avant — a resilient entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker, and authorship mentor — who has turned her passion for storytelling into a global movement. A proud graduate of Hampton University with a degree in Computer Science, Taurea’s journey from personal tragedy to triumph in Atlanta is nothing short of inspiring. Since 2014, she’s helped over 6,000+ speakers and coaches become published authors, teaching them how to transform their books into multiple streams of income. As the founder of Book Profits Club and Author Allstars™ Magazine, Taurea is dedicated to helping authors not just write, but profit, perform, and promote their way to sustainable success. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to turn your book into a profitable business tool Why the right book can be your most powerful marketing strategy The secrets behind building visibility and credibility through authorship How Taurea plans to help 1,000 coaches and speakers earn $10K/month What it truly means to impact 10 million lives through purpose-driven work Whether you’re an aspiring author, entrepreneur, or speaker, Taurea’s insights will ignite your vision and show you how to build legacy through leadership and literature. 📍 Learn more at www.taureaavant.com and www.thebookprofitsclub.com Follow Taurea on social: @visionavant

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, attorney, educator, and coach for creative professionals and entrepreneurs. Gordon has over 30 years of legal experience and a rich history as a podcaster and YouTuber, making him the go-to expert for creators who want to protect, grow, and monetize their content without legal headaches. Gordon helps creators focus on their message, make an impact, and increase their influence and income—all while staying legally secure. He’s the author of The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producers’ Legal Survival Guide and the creator of the Easy Legal for Podcasters™ program, which provides tools, templates, and knowledge for running professional, legally sound podcasts, blogs, YouTube channels, and more. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: How creators can safeguard their intellectual property Legal tips for podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels Strategies to grow your show while avoiding common legal pitfalls Insights from Gordon’s decades of experience as a lawyer and content creator 📌 Connect with Gordon Firemark: Website: https://gordonfiremark.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/gfiremark LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch more interviews with industry leaders on Millionaire By Morning! #MillionaireByMorning #PodcastLawyer #GordonFiremark #PodcastingTips #ContentCreators #LegalAdviceForCreators

In this inspiring episode, Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Erika Kokrak, fertility reflexologist, author, and mother of four, to discuss her remarkable journey through infertility, donor egg IVF, and building a thriving business from passion and word-of-mouth. Nine years after the birth of her first daughter, Erika became a donor egg mama to twins. After her own struggles with infertility and failed IVF cycles, she found success and purpose in fertility reflexology—helping women and men achieve the dream of parenthood. To date, Erika has witnessed over 115 pregnancies after heartbreak, including numerous donor egg IVF success stories. Erika also authored a children’s book that explains donor egg IVF in a way kids can truly understand, blending education with compassion. She shares how she left a secure office job to follow her passion, proving that the best advertising is real results and client trust. Now, at 47, Erika is preparing to relocate from Hungary to California with her husband and three school-aged children, aiming to expand her fertility and maternity reflexology practice—and show her children that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. ✨ Topics covered in this episode: Overcoming infertility and failed IVF cycles Becoming a donor egg mama Building a thriving business without advertising Fertility reflexology success stories Inspiring life reinvention at any age 💡 Whether you’re facing fertility challenges, considering a career pivot, or looking for motivation to pursue your dreams, Erika’s story is full of hope, resilience, and actionable insight. #MillionaireByMorning #FertilityJourney #DonorEggIVF #FertilityReflexology #WomenInBusiness #Inspiration #ParenthoodJourney #LifeReinvention