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This episodes quote: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill”I love this time of year where we get to reflect, refocus, and re strategize for the new year! This episode we talk about three main focus points: Main Focus 1: Reflect to Refocus Main Focus 2: Build Momentum to Finish StrongMain Focus 3: Cast a Vision for 2025Tune in and let me know what you think in the comments!
Confucius once said, “life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Today my guest Trey Backes and I dive into a conversation about building confidence and what it takes to lead those around you with confidence. We focus on three main components: - How to build true confidence - Inspiring others through our confidence - Empowering them, and cultivating courage in the face of challenges
Confucius said, “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” New Years Resolutions are a staple for the new year. But as I researched this topic, I found some crazy statistics. Only 38.5% of people set New Years Resolutions. ONLY, ONLY 9% of people are successful in their New Years Resolutions. But I want this year to be more than a statistic this year for you! Join in, and see how we could be the most effective this year!
In todays weekly episode we talk with Beau James Norman. We talk about the concept of “Follow Through”. What does this mean? Well in a nutshell we're talking to the dreamers, the amazing ideas we have are so important. But what's more important is the ability to have the grit to achieve each goal and Dream we possess. We have so much amazing wisdom nuggets in this episode, you don't want to miss this conversation!
I love the phrase, “your dreams should scare you” not because it's a good sound bite, but because it's something we should strive to do each day. I belive you and i were created for more than enough, for more than good- were made to attain greatness not because of anything we deserve, but the goodness of God. So what's stopping you? Fear, Unbelief, Past Disappointments, The Comfort Zone? Join me as I ask these questions and help encourage you to strive for more! Let's be Hope Dealers not only to ourselves but to those around us!
Kicking off SZN 10
We all by now have heard about the tragic school shooting in Uvalde. We've heard of these horrific shootings before, but I truly just want to highlight how mental health takes part in the lives of the shooters, and how we can all take a lesson on how we can all learn from this!
We continue our series In Your Head. Todays conversation, revolves around trauma and how it pertains to Mental Health Awareness Month! My special guest Dan Compton is no stranger to trauma, from personal experience to, helping people heal from their wounds. Dan brings insight on how to be self aware, and how to combat trauma and metal weakness many of us face when we try and live on pure “Survival Mode”. Remember you are not alone, this community is here to encourage, inspire and grow together!
In todays episode we explore mental health, hence mental health awareness month. We talk about what mental health is, how mental health impacts our daily living, and how we combat mental illness/ unhealthy wellbeing. I'm super excited to kick off this series, because I truly am interested in our metal health to be immersed in positive thoughts and power! I hope you enjoy, and have a powerful week! Let's run it hard!
In todays episode, I have a special guest Pastor Beau Norman. We have an incredible conversation surrounding self-development. We branch out into Faith, Family, Friendships, and Finances, and a little bit of Fun as he calls them his “Five Fs”. We also talk about, how people can begin self-development through their personal life. How people can stay Hungry, and Humble, the importance of inner circles, and how to find yourself. Join us, as we explore these topics which bring a value packed conversation!
In todays episode I just sit with you guys and converse about thoughts that were lingering, things that were in my heart, and conversations I had through this week. I talk; Business vs. Productivity, Opposition vs. Support, Enjoying Where Your Feet Are Planted, and Selah.
Today we dive into a quote I came across, “The ambitions and focus that propels you to success can also be your downfall”. I think it's interesting to thing “too much of a good thing can become bad”. So what does that actually look like in our everyday walk? Our relationships, mental health, spiritual development, even our finances? We'll join me and get some encouragement, inspiration, and hopefully growth!
Write the vision, and make it plain! In this episode we talk about habits. Disciple to do whatever we want to do, is super hard. But pain is pain. Pain of reward or pain or regret? You get to choose, sooner or later.
What if I told you money can't cure your insecurities? I'm sure in the state of the culture were in today, many of us would believe this statement. We see celebrities taking their lives, because of a certain void they feel. In this episode I talk to a entrepreneur whom I revere, not only because of his accomplishments, but his humbleness to steward well what God has given him. He went from working 1 eight hour shift, to working for himself and attaining money beyond his wildest thoughts.
On this episode me and Robert Flores dive into what Q4 means to us. Like everyone I'm sure we reevaluate some of our short/mid/ and long term goals. We talk about the battle between business vs. productiveness and what it looks like to live and celebrate on the now, yet still have a “we aren't done” mindset. We also talk about goal setting and what it looks like to be specific and personal when establishing those certain ambitions. Remember you are significant and unique! Let's get this week started and EXCECUTE!
Human connection is what every soul yearns for. In this episode we dive into the connection one has from masculinity, to compassion with people who differ opinions and preferences from yours. We hope we encourage you to “find your place and space” in life. Because that's what we all really want in life. For success, yet it's something that you really need to question yourself if that success is worth trading for your morals and ethics.
The comfort zone, is by far a place where so many dreams are lost and forgotten. I once heard, “the best things in life are on the other side of fear”. And it struck me, the risks is high when you go all in on your dreams. The tension of failure and success, are at the forefront of your mind. This episode I hope to challenge you in three areas of your life to break out if the comfort zone. Although it's scary, those steps into the unknown are well worth it!
The wild has many shapes and forms for every individual. But in order to finish a goal, to construct a relationship you must cross through an un-ventured jungle. Firstly, the wild enables preparation on many levels of our lives, it builds and destroys habits you need in order to get to the place you wish. But most importantly it allows us to get a clear vision and brings focus to what is actually important and a priority in our lives.
You heard it right, this weeks episode is entitled, “you aren’t Gods favorite”. I know it’s a hard concept to wrap your head around because we WANT to be Gods favorite. The thing about God is, you might have FAVOR in his eyes, but he doesn’t have favorites. This weeks episode is packed with diverse conversations. We talk about; entitlement, true leadership, humility, trusting Gods plans, and courage for completion of goals and dreams.
Elevated was too wild this week, with not only special guests but good friends! We dive into a conversation about “COMPLAINING”. Gratitude being the number one source for getting out of the habit of complaining, we also talk about having faith in troubled time, taking Ls, and when we struggle through storms. We also talk identity and accountability. How these two characteristics will help you become more grateful in life, and how we can practically deal the hand that we have been dealt! Elevated community, it’s a new week, new opportunities, new possibilities, but also new grace!
On this episode of Elevated Podcast we talk about Faith and Patience. When there are dreams, there will be oppositions. But we need to find the way to hurdle through the obstacles. We need to find a way to strand our ground against adversity, fight and overcome fear, and have deep convictions.
On this episode of Elevated Podcast we have a conversation about “The Grind”. A lot comes with this statement, specially within the society which wants to accomplish certain objectives. I ask two main questions that I hope provoke thoughts that will help you navigate this culture with productivity and busyness. One can help you grow and achieve goals effectively, and the other will leave you spinning your wheels.
On the first episode of SZN 6 of Elevated Podcast, my co-host and I (Robert Flores) talk along side a great friend of mine Julien Calfayan. We explore subjects which included; Relationships and Communication, Identity, Mental/Emotional/Spiritual/Physical Health and intentional practical advice we do ourselves in order to better these components of our lives.
in a life full of routine and priorities, where is purpose placed? it’s easy to get lost all this busyness, meetings, and relationships, etc. what if you would your life look like if we prioritize your passions/ talents/ or gifts. how would that look like, how would that feel like? for most of us, it would be satisfaction, I would dare even say success. me and my guest and of course my co-host dive into a conversation full of experiences, stories of pursuing certain dreams and goals, and how to run/ and achieve them!
my guest for this week is Micah Santos, he’s a worship leader at Word of Life Church located in Las Vegas. Me and my co-host Robert Flores sat before the episode and we asked him to share his heart with us, and the season he was in right now. he mentioned that God has brought him to a place of reaffirming his faith, bringing him fundamentals! So, our 3rd episode of Season 5 we talk about these three key points; 1) THE FUNDAMENTALS 2) GUARDING OUR HEARTS 3) CONFRONTATION there are many sub points we veer to, so pay very close attention, there are many hidden nuggets of wisdom throughout this episode!
A lot has happened in 2020. From lock down due to COVID-19 to the BLM movement, and everything in between. It has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for everyone. In this transitional episode, co host. Robert Flores and I have a conversation about the surprises that this troubled time has taught us, but also what comes after all of the events that have occurred. We talk about 1. Vigilance is a necessary. 2. Understand difficult times. 3. Maneuvering through the good/bad times. It’s important that now more than ever we rise to the occasion and fight the good fight in our lives. Success isn’t a destination it’s the process, and the character that was molded through the process.
there is tension in America right now. some may say, it’s a division between races, skin colors, ethnicity whatever you want to section it as, it’s injustice. no one should ever be treated differently just because the way you look, or where you are from. this is about humanity and equality because we are all built the same. in this episode we talk about all this, plus; ALL LIVES MATTER, JESUS IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THIS, and WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR CHANGE.
In this episode our conversation surrounds the awareness and understanding that we are perfect. Although we try and appear “perfect” in a world that cheers highlights on social media. Truth is, many times life is filled with failure and setbacks yet we’re called to try our best and push though the dark times to get to the good times. We highlight these 3 key points: 1. a healthy comeback -restoring our mind, emotions, soul, and physicality. -there will always be 2 options staying in the state of defeat or raising to the stage and overcoming any failures. -taking responsibility, and never blaming others. 2. recognizing failure/overcoming guilt 3. navigating through a world of “perfection” the world demand perfection, how to set a realistic mindset influenced by vulnerability. understanding we can’t be perfect, and that’s okay!
On this episode I sit with two guests, Robert Flores, and Julian Herrera. Our discussion revolves around the them of; “NEW LEVELS, NEW DEVILS” and the importance of new strategies when wanting new results. When achieving goals, and certain passions requires work from you, at times it may feel like a mundane routines. But the truth is that progress many times doesn’t show on the short run, but in the long term of your dreams you will get the results you are looking for!
In this episode I express my thoughts on my current situation and how God is molding my thought process, planning a blueprint and structuring my character to tackle the new season that awaits for me! Three key points that I talk about are; 1) a higher purpose (knowing your whys, and drive to accomplish what you want to), 2) firmly rooted and have established a foundation worthy of storms and failures, 3)what’s next.
this season i wanted to do a 6 week episode compilation of a certain topic. This week I explain Gods immense love and mercy! but before that, there’s HUGE NEWS! ENJOY!
Is trust earned or given? In this episode with @ we sit down and talk about one of the most essential character traits we should have correlating with relations. It’s not only trust in people, but with relations to yourself. Trusting people could be one of the hardest things you can do, just because people tend to let you down over, and over again, but at the same time also be a person of their word. There is no secret formula to trusting people. Each person is different and should be expected a chance or two. Trust with yourself at times can also be very tricky, even though you’ve known yourself your whole life. You can also be deceived by own intentions. So what is the root of trust? How can you uphold this trait to everyone you love? Tune in, and check out this 2nd to last episode of Elevated Podcast!
Theres no doubt in my mind that mental health is a struggle, along side you’re emotional health, spiritual and physical. But these components are essential to our overall well being. Anxiety attacks truly keep you from achieving your everyday activities, but understand that you must resist anxious thoughts in order to over come them. Anxiety looses power when you stop claiming it as your own, IT DOESNT BELONG TO YOU so stop saying, “my anxiety” or any other issue you are facing. When resisting anxiety, you must first take a step back, secondly understand your reality and not the notions your mind is making up, thirdly talk to someone, and fourthly take action, execute what you NEED to do and stop living in fear of “what if’s”. ANXIETY WANTS YOU HOSTAGE IN ISOLATION, RESISTING ANXIETY MEANS POWER IN UNITY! It’s your choice whether you allow it to have power over you, or you rule it and overcome it!
Fight, flight, or freeze is the first instinct decision you take when a scenario of survival appears. Whether you tense up and freeze in a situation which fear sips in. Or take action when you are put in a place of survival, or maybe you flee the scene. . . . But, here’s the question I want to ask you; “WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ANXIETY ATTACKS?” Me and Rob depict our tendencies, on why we do what we do when opposition strikes. When anxiety knocks at your door, many times we flee from it, as a matter of fact, we tend to allow it to overcome us. But why do you allow it to? Is it that you don’t know how to fight against it, is it we don’t put effort into it, or is it the simple fact that you don’t feel you have enough authority against it? . . . I met Rob about 2 weeks ago. & what can I say, I’m short of words to describe his story. Along with that, his experience with anxiety and battles he’s struggled to get through. But anxiety and any other mental health issue isn’t just this one day thing, a week thing, it’s a on going battle, but the good news is that you can overcome it EVERY SINGLE time, no matter the circumstance.
The dictionary defines Anxiety as: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. Typically about an immanent event or something with an uncertain outcome. In some form or way, we’ve all dealt with anxiety. Whether before a test, or before an interview, or a speech in front of people. But Anxiety Disorders don’t allow you to go through daily tasks without having one of these attacks. . . . This month we break the mold that Anxiety has wanted to lay in. This month we rise with power and tell anxiety, “YOU HAVE NO POWER OVER ME”. Mild, to extreme attacks today we stand and rise against. You are more than capable of taking your life back and restore your mental health. There are no excuses, no more blaming, no more excessive worry. If you are with me, rise and say with me; #NoAnxietyNovember . . . I thought it would have been cool to record this in a coffee shop. Yea I didn’t like it. I sound monotone but I really loved the value I brought this time. So go peep on all audio platforms. 3 key points: 1. More than a “feeling” 2. Persistence against Anxiety 3. Clarity comes after the Storm
S3 Ep. 009 This week me and Louie have a conversation based your uniqueness. Yes, YOUR UNIQUENESS. I challenge you with this title, to ask yourself this. Loving yourself has everything to do internally before it pours out externally. You are rare in many ways, and very special. Your talents and gifts, someone may have them, but they can’t use them the way you creatively could! DO YOU FEEL EMPTY? DO YOU FEEL UNWORTHY? DO YOU FEEL WORTHLESS? If any of these questions resonate with you, YOU NEED TO START ASKING YOURSELF, WHY? The WHY will lead you to your problem. . . . In this episode me and Louie dive into these three key points which I hope will encourage you to begin to love yourself. 1. It’s not suppose to be easy 2. Invest, Invest, Invest 3. Work on the invisible to be visible.
S3 Ep. 008 This week we focus on these three key points: 1. Learn to say “no” 2. Learn to “re-energize” 3. Fill to be Filled Everyone has worth. Everyone is valuable. Everyone is special & unique. But many times it is distorted by our own thoughts, our family members, society, and many things we consume. Truth of the matter is, we forget to respect and value ourselves in 4 main ways, our mind, heart, soul, and physicality. . . . Learning to say now, sucks but will reap the benefits in the long run. What you feed your mind, something positive, will soon reap its fruits. Or eating healthy today, will reap the benefits in 2 months when you start to notice a difference. When we don’t te-energize week in and week out, daily. It BURNS YOU OUT. You don’t want to operate in a gas tank on empty. When we operate on an emotional E gas tank, we tend to make horrible choices. Also we speak on filled to be filled. Self explanatory. If you are filled and energized, you will be more than capable of doing the same for people. You can’t love, if you don’t have love inside. You can’t heal, if you aren’t healed. That’s simple. Love y’all, have an amazing week. I let y’all down, yesterday, but I hope y’all enjoy this episode! ❤️
S3 Ep. 007 When we say “no” to someone or something for our overall health, some will say it’s selfish, but in reality it’s a benefit to you and should be embraced as selfless. Because if you can’t care for yourself, you can’t care for those around you. In this episode me and Sara Castro venture into a place of feeling unvalued or unappreciated, and how the origin of that is actually with things which have directly to do with you, and not people. How to combat negative thoughts. And how people CAN change. It’s all a matter of willingness and disposition! There are the 3 key points we touch! 1. The origin of unworthiness 2. Overcoming negative thoughts 3. It’s okay to change I hope you guys have a powerful week! I love you guys, you guys are amazing! And remember to practice #LoveYourselfOctober this week! ❤️
S3 Ep. 006 This week we dissect what loving yourself looks like, and at times may feel like. Self love isn’t very popular Bc of the standard that society and our culture have established. Whether it be your skin tone, to stretch marks, to weight. Stop looking at your “bad” and start analyzing why you think it’s bad. Is it Bc instagram says you should have a certain weight? Why do you think you should by this, Bc forbes says this is what’s in? Setting boundaries should help your self-wellness and happiness together. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Love you guys have an amazing week! ❤️
S3 Ep 005 “No big too dream , no dreamer too small” this week I drew inspiration from Disney’s “Turbo”. It spoke volumes to my life about dream chasing. I know some of our dreams were faded by our personal lives, decisions, turmoil and other outside oppositions. But I wanted to remind you about your God given dream today! It’s never too late, it’s never too early, but one thing I do know. It won’t ever be perfect. But never live in regret. #1 believe in that dream. #2 work for that dream no matter the cost. #3 you will never know if you don’t try. . . . . DREAM BIG, DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE, DREAM IN YOUR REALITY, DREAM LIKE YOUVE NEVER DREAMT BEFORE. GO AND CHASE IT WITH ALL YOU HAVE.
S3 Ep. 005 Have you ever been around someone who simply makes you laugh anytime anywhere you are? That person who lightens the atmosphere, with their personality? Well my good friend Edwin Ortega is that guy. Every single time I’m with him it’s all jokes, good times, and fun. But i asked him two questions which I needed to hear the answer from him: 1. Would you consider yourself a person who doesn’t “take themselves serious”? 2. Are you a person who looks for the “joke” in every situation? Perhaps the irony in events that unfold? . . . I truly believe the happiest people alive, are people who don’t take themselves serious. There’s already way too many people who pretend to be someone they aren’t bc of what society thinks, what the norms of our schools, jobs, and friends are. It’s time for you to be set free with this espsiode. STOP TAKING YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY! You will never be perfect no matter how much you try! go out and be yourself, the reward is to valuable! . . . Side not for this week: I truly believe in the power of giving. When you give more you will receive more. If you read this far, I want to tell you this; tell the people you love, that you love them. This week be a ray of love. There’s so much hate in the world, that you need to be the difference no matter the cost. As of recently I had someone in my life who I know deserved to be hated by me, receive love from me. Just because hate is too heavy to bear in my heart. No matter what someone does to you, love them. I truly love that person, && even though it’s hard, I believe it worth it.
S3 Ep. 004 When there’s opposition it creates opportunity in circumstances where you may feel defeated. Your victory could be right around the corner, but are you willing to continue fighting even if your tired. I believe the more resistance you face, the more you start to notice your actual growth. Never feel defeated by a closed door, or rejection. Out of your million no’s all your need is one of God’s yes.
S3 Ep. 002 Vulnerability is a superpower in itself. Simply because it acknowledges that you aren’t perfect and have weaknesses, but in the same sense it allows us to become stronger in those areas. It’s so important to have people around us who you can be genuine with, and express your fears and anxiousness. We all make decisions which we aren’t proud of, but you will never become great if you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable!
ELEVATED PODCAST S3 Ep. 001 Grit is an essential character trait we will need in order to fulfill our dreams and goals. Grit requires sacrifice, whether it’s loosing some friends along the journey, to saving every penny in order to invest in your dream. Sacrifice is needed. I encourage you that we all have the will power to stay committed, disciplined and passionate through the process of obtaining our goals and dreams.
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