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Last Word by Derek Lane is your journey to turning off the light and shutting the door behind you. This Podcast provides one last glance in the rearview mirror before smashing that shit and moving forward. Turn the page on self-doubt, stop negotiating what's best for you, cut-out toxic relationships, and get the "last word" before closure. New episodes are available weekly on Apple, Spotify, and wherever Podcasts are made available.

Derek Lane


    • Apr 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    Episode 55... Never Play Yourself to Play the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 6:01


    In this episode, Derek discusses remaining true to yourself. Not needing to compromise who you are to get to where you want to go. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe Connect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks_lane

    Episode 54... Mistakes "Will" Be Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 5:45


    In this episode, Derek discusses the wildly mentioned incident at the Oscar's involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. This episode not to gossip about the matter, instead, discuss the inevitable fall from grace that will occur along your journey. Please like, share comment and subscribe. Connect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTikTok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks_lane

    Episode 53... Trash Ass Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 5:38


    In this episode, Derek discusses the common occurrence of trash ass days and needing to push through them. Connect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks lane

    Episode 52... The Timeline of a Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 6:39


    In this episode, Derek recaps one of his biggest takeaway from the Kanye West documentary, the timeframe it may take for your dreams to take off. Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_lane

    Episode 51... Riding on Fumes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 5:52


    On this episode, Derek discusses how he began to think about quitting and throwing in the towel on the podcast and his business.Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks laneEpisode 49.…. Last Downq

    Episode 50... The Power of Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 6:57


    On this episode, Derek celebrates reaching 50 episodes. He also discusses a little known speech by Dr. Martin Luther King ,which highlights the power of identity.Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks lane

    Episode 49... The Last Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 4:49


    On this episode, Derek discusses what he considers the biggest take away from Super Bowl LVl. Aaron Donald secured the victory on the final active play of the game, and in the post game presser he discussed his motivation on the play. Derek translates Donald's motivation on the final play into our daily real life dream chasing.Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks_lane

    Episode 48... Premium or Unleaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 4:40


    In this episode, Derek discusses the importance of knowing your design to leverage how to properly motivate yourself. Certain vehicles use premium, unleaded, or diesel fuel to propel a car, and we are no different in needing a specialized fuel source. Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks laneFacebook: Follow the Derek Lane PageYoutube: @dereks_laneGo Be Great!

    Episode 47...The 5 Percent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 4:35


    In this episode Derek discusses the importance of staying ready for opportunities that come your way. The work you put in leading up to the opportunity influences your trajectory, so tune in.Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks laneFacebook: Follow the Derek Lane PageYoutube: @dereks_laneGo Be Great!

    Episode 46... The Porsche is Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 7:07


    This episode marks the one year anniversary of the Last Word Podcast. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this podcast a success. Please like, share, comment, and subscribeConnect with me on social media:Instagram: @_dereklaneTiktok: @dereks_laneTwitter: @dereks_laneFacebook: Follow the Derek Lane PageYoutube: @dereks_laneGo Be Great!

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    Episode 45... New Year, Better Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 14:48


    After a two week break, Derek reflects on his 2021 and his goal setting method for 2022.

    Episode 44... Younger Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 14:01


    In this episode, Derek talks about a blast from his past that made him feel like he let his younger self down.

    Episode 43... No Paralysis through Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 9:16


    In this episode, Derek recaps his Thanksgiving, and his experience on the Father Hoods podcast with DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB. Derek also discusses the "no paralysis through analysis" concept he learned about from the new Will Smith book.

    Episode 42... Zone Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 7:09


    In this episode, Derek discusses the zone concept that was referenced by Rachel Rodgers in her book, "We Should All be Millionaires."

    Episode 41... Cut the Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 11:47


    In this episode, Derek discusses why he missed an episode and talks about an overlooked aspect of the cliche of the "light at the end of the tunnel."

    Episode 40... Option A or B

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 10:13


    On this episode, Derek discusses a post by Justin Su'a in regard to choosing between two options that will produce vastly different results.

    Episode 39... Clear the Carport

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 12:23


    In this episode, Derek discusses clearing unnecessary clutter and fixtures which no longer serve us.

    Episode 38... Special Delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 9:13


    On this episode, Derek discusses a meme he came across on Instagram that provides a great story in the art of patience and God specially crafting your dream life.

    Episode 37... Service First

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 12:11


    In this episode, Derek discusses the importance of being a service to others and having a service first mindset.

    Episode 36... The Watcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 10:53


    On this episode, Derek discusses learning by watching how others move. Otto von Bismark famously stated, "Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others," so lets spread this wisdom through the winner's circle.

    Episode 35... Thuggish Ruggish Case Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 13:11


    On this episode, Derek discusses the Krayzie Bone interview from the Drink Champs Podcast and how we can apply his story to our grind.

    Episode 34... When is it time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 11:17


    In this episode, Derek discusses a conversation he had last week where he was asked "how do you know it's time to find another job?"

    Episode 33... Field of Your Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 16:24


    In this episode, Derek discusses his attendance at the Urban Film Festival in Miami and his biggest takeaways from the event. Derek stresses the importance of attending similar events in your disciplines or respective "field of your dreams."

    Episode 32... The One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 13:25


    In this episode, Derek discusses trial and error and needing just one thing to go right for your dreams to take off.

    Episode 31... Setbacks to Come-ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 15:23


    In this episode, Derek discusses the Sha'Carri Richardson race and dealing with setbacks.

    Episode 30...Call Us by Our Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 18:27


    In this episode, Derek discusses the importance of confidence and his personal source of confidence.

    Episode 29... Ventilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 15:58


    In this episode, Derek vents about two recent incidents.

    Episode 28... AJ from Oudder Space Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 14:17


    In this episode, Derek recaps the process of creating and releasing his first children's book, AJ from Oudder Space Town.

    Episode 27... The Book that Effed Me Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 12:33


    In this episode, Derek discusses a book that stopped him in his tracks and presented a life-changing challenge.

    Episode 26... Christmas in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 17:51


    In this episode, Derek recap's an episode in the series "The Movies We Love," regarding the creation of Home Alone. Derek highlights the key takeaways in building and creating a project that were depicted in the film.

    Episode 25... As the Pendulum Swings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 14:43


    In this episode, Derek discusses the "This is Pop" episode featuring T-Pain. He discusses the importance of centering yourself regardless of how the pendulum of life swings.

    Episode 4... The Train Analogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 22:33


    In this episode, originally released February 13, 2021, Derek discusses the process of change through his "train analogy." Change is an incremental process, and not a destination. Listen to Derek's take on the process of change and the mindset required to achieving lasting change.

    Episode 24... Cancel Deeeez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 15:23


    In this episode, Derek discusses Cancel Culture and its toxicity.

    Episode 23... Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 15:43


    In this episode, Derek discusses his latest accomplishment and a unique understanding he developed of his father through a recent conversation.

    Episode 22... 2038 Will Be Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 14:15


    In this episode, Derek discusses the necessary irrational mentality required for dream chasing.

    Episode 21... Does this Make Me an Asshole?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 14:13


    In this episode, Derek queries his audience to know whether or not his reaction to a family member was overboard. If you think so, hit him up on social media and let him know if he was trippin'.

    Episode 20... The Unblock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 16:03


    On this episode, Derek discusses creator's block and his process to minimize its effects.

    Episode 19... Troll Crossing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 10:11


    In this episode, Derek discusses the inevitable presence of trolls and how he has learned to deal with them and render them ineffective.

    Episode 18...From Critic to Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 10:11


    In this episode, Derek discusses the importance of not just being your biggest critic, but becoming your biggest fan.

    Episode 17... Business Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 17:29


    In episode 17, Derek Lane responds to the split of Rory and Mal from the Joe Budden Podcast, and tackles the age old question, does business and friendship mix?

    Episode 16... Knowing Your Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 14:59


    In Episode 16, Derek discusses how listeners to uncover what their talents and gifts are.

    Episode 15... Mr. Selfish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 19:52


    In Episode 15, Derek discusses the importance of saying no. Derek references how he became “Mr. Selfish” in his family, and why it does wonders for his sanity.

    Episode 14... Imposter Among Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 22:17


    In Episode 14, Derek discusses Imposter Syndrome and how it has affected him. Derek provides the techniques he used to overcome Imposter Syndrome.

    Episode 13... The Leaky Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 13:53


    In Episode 13, Derek discusses a conversation he had with one of his co-workers regarding the need to find energy for things you love outside of work. His coworker felt work drained him from pursuing his interests behind his 9 to 5, and wanted to know how Derek balances all of his endeavors.

    Episode 12... The X Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 17:48


    In Episode 12, Derek pays his condolences to the late great, hero, that is Earl "DMX" Simmons. Derek Lane returns to his original form and responds to those who wished to dispute his claim of DMX being a hero. Derek wraps up his show by tying what DMX has taught us about personal growth and development on our journey to success.

    Episode 11... I Effed Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 13:04


    In Episode 11, Derek discusses working himself into anxiety and almost jacking-up his mental health. Derek is transparent about his struggle and how he had to catch himself before he self-destructed.

    Episode 10... The Antidote

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 15:40


    In Episode 10, Derek discusses his reaction to going viral. He reminds his day 1 followers about how the mission remains the same and understands that when the dust settles from his recent momentum, things will begin to level-out. Derek also discusses some changes he has had to make in response to going viral and advice to others chasing it.

    Episode 9... March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 16:09


    In this episode, Derek discusses the inevitable encounter of "taking L's." Derek discusses how to approach these situations and why they do not spell the end.

    Episode 8... Congratulations, this is the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 27:43


    In episode 8, Derek provides an update from last week's episode regarding his wife's salary negotiations. Also, Derek speaks about the astounding number of supporters who reached out and provided feedback for what the Last Word means to them, and how it has motivated them.

    Episode 7... Know Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 21:13


    In this episode, Derek discusses the importance of knowing your value and worth on the free market (especially for women). Derek provides his system for establishing his "number."

    Episode 6... Ok So, Make Another D

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 24:04


    In Episode 6, Derek discusses the roadmap to success and a common landmark to confirm you are traveling on the right path. Derek also discusses a strange phone call that he recently received that tied into the theme of today's episode. As always, be sure to like, subscribe, and comment.

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