What Keeps You Up at Night

By Kiné Corder

What keeps you up at night? Is it your wealth or maybe it's your health. Either way, we will discuss it on this podcast and get to the root cause. The goal is to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and... more

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July 30, 2026Ep 7.32 - Build in Public - I'm in Nice France, My Relationships, Hard work time
In this candid solo episode, Kiné Corder checks in from Nice, France, sharing personal reflections on life as a global nomad building the world's largest barber network focused on mental health and money systems. She opens up about the stress of her recent US trip, the challenge of balancing deep relationships with focused business building, and what it really means to work hard intentionally. From a banking scare with her Wise card to awkward French small talk, Kiné gets real about the messy, beautiful realities of living and working across cultures — and why she's choosing her spirit over comfort right now.
5 Key Takeaways:
(1:29) - Pouring into your business first is sometimes the most loving thing you can do for your relationships.
(3:19) - The American Dream is losing its global appeal — and that shift is a signal, not a setback.
(7:41) - Being an ambivert means networking takes strategy, not just enthusiasm.
(11:36) - As a nomad, always have a backup financial account — unexpected suspensions can happen anywhere, anytime.
(18:05) - Working hard right now is a choice with a clear end goal: an 8-hour work week, four days a week.
Favorite Quote:
"If I feed my spirit, which is where I'm leaning towards, then my heart gets fed as well."
— Kiné Corder
Resources:
Whole Foods video: https://youtu.be/mHWW9yMgDRE?si=HdsWJnxJ_zYfISRb

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July 30, 2026Ep 7.31 - Build in Public - What do I really want and willing to do to get it
She explores a powerful question every service provider faces: what do your clients actually want from you — and do you even know how to charge for it? Kiné breaks down why barbers give away their most valuable service (emotional support) for free, how to build multiple income streams, and what her business model looks like as she prepares for the SelfSync Suites and a 16-week retirement series.
✅ 5 Key Takeaways:
(0:00) — Barbers provide free therapeutic support without realizing its monetary value — and it's costing them.
(2:06) — Every business needs a foundational revenue stream (the "flagship") before layering in additional income.
(6:38) — Passive and affiliate income — what Kiné calls "all day money" — keeps revenue flowing even while you sleep.
(12:24) — The SelfSync Suites are the ultimate vision: therapeutic retreats fed by barbers, where Kiné truly shines.
(14:02) — Kiné is launching a 16-week retirement series to help barbers build a million-dollar retirement, one step at a time.

💬 Episode Quote:
"The weight of those heavy conversations costs you a lot more. So I've been counting the cost — because they need to transfer that cost, and maybe even profit from it."
— Kiné Corder
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July 28, 2026Ep 7.30 - Build in Public - Where to live and where to work
In this candid, stream-of-consciousness episode, Kiné shares what's currently on her mind as she navigates building a global barber network, designing her ideal lifestyle across multiple countries, and deepening her understanding of what it means to live a truly prosperous life. She explores the tension between logic and emotion, breaks down her seven prosperity pillars framework, and draws a powerful distinction between transactional and reciprocal relationships — a theme she calls the foundation of everything she's building, from her retreat center to her barber business.
5 Key Takeaways
2:41 — Kiné plans to live in Europe, work in Dubai (UAE) for tax advantages, and visit the US where her family is.
3:27 — The seven prosperity pillars (wealth, health, relationships, recreation, reputation, time, and location) reveal how different cultures prioritize fulfillment differently.
6:59 — Constantly asking "What do they want from me?" leads to feeling empty and resentful — asking "What do I want, while giving others what they want?" leads to reciprocity.
8:00 — Transactional relationships focus only on what you get; reciprocal relationships create a self-sustaining cycle of mutual benefit.
10:02 — Reciprocity is the foundation of Kiné's barber business, Self Sync Studio, and retreat center — clients become collaborators.
Featured Quote
"When you are like, 'What do I want? And how can I get what I want, giving others what they want?' — it sounds transactional, but what it is, is reciprocal. And there's a difference between transactional and reciprocal."
— Kiné Corder
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July 26, 2026Ep 7.29 - You've Been Warned - Fan or Fool - Target, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé Are Fooling You
Host Kiné Corder sounds the alarm on a calculated corporate strategy she believes is designed to lure Black consumers back to Target — a company that recently dismantled its DEI and Black small business programs. Kiné connects the dots between Target's boycott fallout, celebrity brand deals (Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Russell Wilson, and Ciara), and the power of conscious spending. She challenges listeners to ask themselves a hard question: Are you a fan of these celebrities — or their fool?
5 Key Takeaways:
1:14 — Target, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Russell, and Ciara may all be working together to pull Black consumers back into stores that dropped DEI programs.
7:10 — Target noticed the boycott hurt their bottom line and launched a plan to win Black dollars back — without restoring the Black-owned business programs they cut.
9:49 — Corporations use celebrities to influence Black consumers because they know fans follow and buy what their favorites endorse.
13:15 — As a conscious consumer, you must decide if you're supporting a brand — or being used by one.
19:17 — Know where you stand and seek out Black-owned and small businesses before defaulting to corporate giants.
Episode Quote:
"Be a fan, just don't be a fool. Do what you want with this information — but just know where you stand with Target."
— Kiné Corder
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July 26, 2026Ep 7.29 Figuring out where you're going next
In this solo episode, Kiné Corder gets candid about her own nomadic life — juggling a move from DC to Chicago, then Nice, France, while figuring out where she'll land next. Using her own journey as the backdrop, she dives deep into the concept of vision: what it really means, why most people avoid it, and how to start building one across the 7 Prosperity Pillars — wealth, health, relationships, recreation, reputation, time, and location. Whether you're a barber, entrepreneur, or employee, this episode is a reminder that your life deserves intentional direction, not just survival mode.

5 Key Takeaways
• (0:03) — Vision starts with one simple question: do you actually know where your life is going? • (3:46) — Your vision should cover all 7 Prosperity Pillars: wealth, health, relationships, recreation, reputation, time, and location. • (11:45) — If you don't know what you want, start by getting clear on what you don't want — that's a valid first step. • (17:58) — Repeating your vision trains your brain to treat it as familiar, so it unconsciously moves toward making it real. • (19:11) — You don't need 10 years mapped out — just start with a clear, vivid vision for the next 12 months.

Quote of the Episode

"If you can see it internally — feel it, believe it — then you will soon see it manifest in your life." — Kiné Corder

Resources Mentioned
Free Vision Session: prosperousbarber.com/resources
Vision Session (1-on-1 with Kiné): link in show notes

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July 19, 2026Ep 7.28 - Live Like Your In a Recession
In this solo episode, financial hypnotherapist and host Kiné Corder delivers an unfiltered reality check: we are already in a recession and a market crash may be coming. While mainstream media continues to paint a rosy picture of the economy, everyday people are feeling the pinch at the grocery store, in their 401(k)s, and in their savings accounts. Kiné breaks down what a crash and recession actually feel like (no technical jargon required), explains why the media isn't telling you the full story, and gives you practical, actionable steps to brace yourself — including raising your prices, cutting frivolous spending, and protecting what you've already built.

🔑 5 Key Takeaways:
(0:01) — We are already in a recession, and a market crash is coming — your feelings about the economy are valid, not imaginary.
(2:01) — The only people truly thriving right now are the ultra-wealthy; even multimillionaires can live paycheck to paycheck.
(4:25) — Repeating the same financial habits during a downturn isn't insanity — it's human nature — but awareness is the first step to change.
(13:50) — For the next 12–18 months, raise your prices by even $5–$10 and set that extra income aside rather than spending it.
(23:44) — Living through a recession is hard, but being blindsided by a crash is far harder — start controlling the controllables now.
💬 Episode Quote:

"Doing the same thing expecting a different result isn't the definition of insanity — it's the definition of humanity. But your brain doesn't know it's keeping you stuck and unprepared for what is coming."
— Kiné Corder
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July 12, 2026Ep 7.27 - The Problem With Searching For Perfection
In this episode, Kiné Corder dives into the uncomfortable truth about striving for perfection — and why doing so can make others around you uneasy. She explores the difference between perfectionism (seeking external validation) and genuinely striving to be your best, no matter what. Through personal stories, sports analogies, and raw honesty, Kiné unpacks what it really means to separate yourself from the "just enough" crowd, why changing triggers people, and how the path to extraordinary starts with syncing with your authentic self. This episode is a reminder that standing out isn't a flaw — it's a choice.

5 Key Takeaways
(0:00) — Most people are stuck on "enough" — not thriving, not failing, just getting by.
(1:46) — Striving for perfection will separate you from others, and that loneliness is part of the process.
(7:22) — There's a critical difference between not wanting to lose and being laser-focused on winning.
(14:03) — Perfectionism is about external approval; striving for perfection is about achieving your own goals.
(27:24) — Becoming extraordinary means fully syncing with your authentic self — not what others say you are.
Quote of the Episode
"You remind people of who they're not. And I'm like, 'Shh — forget that. Go over, go under, go around. Get that thing out the way, no matter freaking what.'"
— Kiné Corder
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July 08, 2026Ep 7.26 - Building in Public: AI secrets, tech stack, and getting vulnerable about mistakes
In this candid "Build in Public" episode, Kiné pulls back the curtain on where she is right now — professionally and personally. She shares the real, unfiltered experience of running a lean, customer-funded business as she works to build the world's largest global barber network. From leveraging AI (Claude) as her chief of staff, to migrating her quiz platform using code she didn't write, to keeping clients loyal through retention over acquisition — this episode is packed with honest entrepreneurial reflection and practical financial wisdom for barbers and solopreneurs alike.

5 Key Takeaways:
(0:00) – Building in public means sharing the messy middle, not just the highlight reel.
(4:43) – AI tools like Claude are replacing traditional hires for solopreneurs operating on a lean budget.
(14:53) – A customer-funded business model forces discipline: grow slow, spend intentionally, use the Profit First method.
(13:57) – Client retention is more valuable than acquisition — a sticky client base is your most powerful revenue driver.
(12:51) – Tech stacks don't have to be complicated; you don't need to understand how they work, just that they work for you.
Featured Quote:
"The lifetime value of a client is priceless. Retention costs you nothing compared to acquiring someone new — and that's why it's the most important thing."
— Kiné Corder
Resources Mentioned:
- 17hats referral link: https://referrals.17hats.com?r=vdzznxvvrh
- 17Hats Magazine for solo business owners: https://issuu.com/17hats/docs/the_journey_june_2026/15
- Kajabi referral link: https://app.kajabi.com/r/7PxQyeSM/t/plcbdxxp
Connect & Take Action:
Subscribe to the Prosperous Barber League Journal — free weekly mental health, money & business tips delivered to your inbox
Book a 30-min Quick Fix or Clarity Session with Kiné via Every Expert
Visit the episode description for all links and resources
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July 07, 2026Ep 7.25 Family, Fun, and Focus on what's important
In this candid, building-in-public episode, Kiné Corder — national certified counselor and financial hypnotherapist — gets real about navigating a recession, family dynamics, and the evolving vision behind the Prosperous Barber Journal and global barber network. She shares her upcoming plans to work abroad, her strategy for creating passive and semi-passive income, and why barbers must raise their prices — even when it feels uncomfortable. Equal parts personal and practical, this episode is a masterclass in leading with purpose while filling your own cup first.

5 Key Takeaways
(0:38) - We are in a recession right now, and barbers need to be actively preparing for the financial crash ahead.
(7:21) - Kiné is building the world's largest global barber network offering mental health and money systems — the Prosperous Barber Journal is the free entry point.
(10:47) - Barbers must raise their prices: clients will spend $45–$60 on brunch but resist paying the same for a week-lasting haircut.
(12:47) - Fill your cup fully and give from the overflow — too many barbers are depleting themselves by giving from an empty cup.
(15:56) - The Prosperous Barber Journal exists to restore the prestige and esteem of the barbering profession, one barber at a time.
Featured Quote
"Fill your cup up. Do not give from your cup though. Let it run over and give from your saucer. A lot of you all are giving from your cup, and that's why you're depleted."
— Kiné Corder
Resources Mentioned
The Prosperous Barber Journal — Free newsletter with mental health, money, and business tips for barbers
17hats — Business management tool (marketplace integration coming)
Kajabi Backstage — Asynchronous community platform for the Prosperous Barber Network
Upcoming paid forum upgrade (under $10/month) for barber-to-barber community connection
EveryExpert Link: https://www.everyexpert.com/kine

Connect with Kine
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinecorder/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinecorder/

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July 05, 2026Ep 7.24 - Why I have to stop shopping at Whole Foods
In this episode, Kiné shares a deeply personal story about her long relationship with Whole Foods, how the quality of their prepared foods has deteriorated over the years, and why a series of recent experiences finally led her to stop buying their prepared meals altogether. Along the way, she connects this to themes of health, intuition, trust, and the importance of taking a stand in your own life—even when others around you might choose differently. She closes by offering a powerful reframing of affirmations and a playful, assertive way to “request” what you desire from the universe.

5 Key Takeaways
(0:00:00) – Kiné introduces the What Keeps You Up At Night Podcast, her work in financial hypnotherapy, and sets up this episode as a storytime about Whole Foods and trust.
(0:01:20) – She recalls discovering Whole Foods at 19 through a stylist named Ladina, falling in love with the fresher, cleaner food and embracing organic eating.
(0:04:04) – After her father’s passing in 2023, Whole Foods prepared meals helped support her grieving mother, but she began noticing a clear decline in quality and freshness.
(0:08:13) – By 2026, Whole Foods’ prepared meals were spoiling in less than 24 hours, leading Kiné—who treats her body like a “well‑oiled machine”—to decide she can no longer trust or consume their prepared foods.
(0:15:47) – She broadens the story into a lesson about betrayal, boundaries, and taking a stand, then ends on a high note with a reframed affirmation: instead of “I have,” confidently asking the universe to “bring me mine.”

“They took the trust that I had for that brand, and they knew it was there, and they replaced the product knowing my trust was there… You just don’t get to do that.” – Kiné Corder

Resources:
EveryExpert Link: https://www.everyexpert.com/kine

The Weight You Carry After The Cut - A Debate About Barbering: https://youtu.be/MfsZjOBacWc

Connect with Kine
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinecorder/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinecorder/
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