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167: Colin Johnson | The Impact and Legacy of Maya Angelou Jul 06, 2023

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Colin Johnson, grandson of author, poet, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, joins me on this episode.

Colin holds a BA from Georgia State University and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Topics we cover include the importance of being present, building confidence, lessons from Colin's mother and father, Maya Angelou's early life, Colin's kidnapping as a child, the impact of his grandmother on his life and the world, letting go and moving on, and more.

Get connected with Colin:

Website: https://mayaangelou.com/

D.C. Central Kitchen Website: https://dccentralkitchen.org/

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166: Dr. Michael Breus | Optimizing Sleep for Peak Performance Jun 29, 2023

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Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, and bestselling author joins me on this episode.

Dr. Breus is a sought after lecturer and his knowledge is shared daily in major national media worldwide including Today, Dr. Oz, and Oprah, and for fourteen years as the sleep expert on WebMD. Dr. Breus is also the bestselling author of 4 books including his latest, Energize!

Topics we cover include Dr. Breus's professional journey, becoming The Sleep Doctor, the 4 Chronotypes, the impact of melatonin and other supplements on your sleep, technology and bedding, and more.

Get connected with Dr. Breus:

Website: https://thesleepdoctor.com/best-mattress/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesleepdoctor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesleepdoctor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesleepdoctor/

Take the Chronotype quiz: https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/chronotype-quiz/

Purchase a copy of Energize!: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Dragging-Ass-Kicking-Days/dp/0316707023

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To your success, Jay

165: Mike Brick | Accepting Responsibility and Finding Peace Jun 22, 2023

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Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services joins me on this episode.

Topics we cover include Mike's backstory, lessons learned from going to prison, the importance of freedom, mentorship, cultivating a positive mindset, and more.

Get connected with Mike:

Website: https://www.cleanandgreenoutdoorservices.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanandgreen0413

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164: Vanessa Bohns | The Unseen Influence You Have Jun 15, 2023

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Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist, professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, author, and researcher joins me on this episode.

Vanessa is an expert on help-seeking, social influence, compliance, consent, and why it's so hard to say no. She's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and The Economist, among other media outlets. Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Business Insider, and elsewhere.

Topics we cover include imposter syndrome, reframing anxiety, Vanessa's journey into academia, having more influence than we think, the power of the ask, learning to say no, the impact of technology and social media on influence, the difference between compliance and consent, and more.

Get connected with Vanessa:

Website: https://www.vanessabohns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profbohns/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/profbohns

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-bohns-33219710/

Purchase a copy of You Have More Influence Than You Think: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005718/

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163: Brad Ward | A Personal Journey of Growth and Transformation Jun 08, 2023

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Brad Ward, owner of Eagle Pest Solutions joins me on this episode.

Topics we cover include Brad's backstory, experiences that shaped who he is today, overcoming a speech impediment, the importance of meaningful relationships, mentorship, the impact of losing his father, what success means to Brad, and more.

Get connected with Brad:

Website: https://palmcoastpestsolutions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.ward.313371

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradward8637/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-6251a3b2/

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162: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success Jun 01, 2023

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William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor joins me on this episode.

William's expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets.

Topics we cover include limiting beliefs, knowing your worth, becoming a Navy SEAL, accepting and learning from failure, creating small victories, the meaning of Get Naked, and more.

Get connected with William:

Website: https://nw-recovery.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.branum.13

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william.r.branum/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamBranum01

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-branum/

Download a copy of William's 5 SEAL Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/

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To your success, Jay

161: Jonathan Fields | Discovering What Makes You Come Alive May 25, 2023

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Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors joins me on this episode.

Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets.

Topics we cover include Jonathan's backstory, the central part of how he moves through the world, his journey into law, living a good life, the 10 Sparketypes, the bigger questions Jonathan is asking himself today, how having tinnitus became a blessing, and more.

Get connected with Jonathan:

Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanfields

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanfields

Take the Sparketype Assessment: https://sparketype.com/assessment/

Purchase a copy of How to Live a Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Good-Life-Surprising/dp/1401948413

Purchase a copy of Sparked: https://www.amazon.com/Sparked-Discover-Unique-Imprint-Makes/dp/1400225469

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To your success, Jay

160: Brian Kight | The Power of Discipline May 18, 2023

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Brian Kight, the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 35,000 subscribers joins me on this episode.

Brian is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to businesses, sports teams, and schools. He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and other notable media outlets.

Topics we cover include giving and receiving feedback, the power of discipline, the 5 elements of discipline, creating boundaries around work and family, the fundamental building blocks of life, and more.

Get connected with Brian:

Website: https://www.tbriankight.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankight/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrianKight

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbriankight/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBrianKight

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To your success, Jay

159: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 2 of 2 May 11, 2023

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Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode.

Justin was a producer for NPR's flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West.

Topics we cover in part 2 of 2 include the book that helped Justin discover himself, finding purpose, meeting Malcolm Gladwell for the first time, bringing Started from the Bottom to life, and more.

Get connected with Justin:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.richmond.790

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-richmond-716b597/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjrichmond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjrichmond/

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158: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 1 of 2 May 04, 2023

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Topics we cover in part 1 of 2 include Justin's backstory, starting from the bottom, the beginning of Justin's broadcast journey, key lessons from working with Tavis Smiley, and more.

Get connected with Justin:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.richmond.790

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-richmond-716b597/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjrichmond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjrichmond/

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To your success, Jay