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I am going to deliver positive stories based on my personal experience. I am going to help you start your week off right by giving you a quote and topic of the week. Stay tuned as I bring on guests who have inspired me, that will inspire you to keep pushing for your goals... #StayMotivated

Dom Davis


    • Sep 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Recharge the batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 13:49


    It tough to continually give the world the best version of yourself and your drained. Take some time out and recharge those batteries --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    You Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 6:36


    It's been a minute and I'm back with a quick refresher episode, check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Motivated X Design

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 9:29


    I know you've been waiting and I'm sure you have questions.

    The Struggle is Expensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 14:49


    In this episode I break down the value of struggle, being intentional in what you do for yourself and your communities and as promised, some feel-good stories. #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ride your wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 23:06


    Believe in yourself, you are the product of everything you do. Focus on the things your good at and take the extra wins when you can. Be authentic be organic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Maximum Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 21:00


    Change your circle, change your circumstances --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Toxic Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 19:23


    I break down my thoughts on toxic positivity

    Episode 22: Lost File

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 9:11


    Here is a short episode I recorded back in July that I never got a chance to finish. I still wanted to put the good news and motivation out there so... Here ya go! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 21; Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 53:32


    In this episode, I get a chance to talk COVID, Black Lives Matter, Entrepreneurship, and Hip Hop with a good friend of mines, Edward Strong. #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 20; Consistency is key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 26:10


    In this episode I talk about scratching the itch to start something you've been meaning to start, the beauty in the middle of this pandemic and my personal journey with motivation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 19; Keep it 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 39:36


    I talk about starting my own gym, being honest with yourself and not expecting good things to come from good deeds --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 18; Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 33:43


    QOTW; "Discipline is doing something because you've decided to do it whether you feel like it or not" You have to find a way to mentally unplug yourself from social media and start taking care of your self physically and emotionally. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! Follow this link to help me raise money for my gym https://gf.me/u/x7skbw #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17; Protests, Riots and New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 39:15


    I got introduced to an amazing dude by the name of Fable and had a chance to talk about recent protests, riots and the community of Grand Rapids; please check our everything he's got going on; https://thediatribe.org/ http://mindoffable.com/ QOTW; Writing your goals down is the first step towards making it happen I had a chance to vent my thoughts about the Protests, Riots and what I have taken away from it. I do not condone destruction of violence but, I understand. Which is what a lot of people want everyone else to understand. I've taken a leap a face and started a go fund me to build/open my own gym in the local community to give back to it as well. Help me fund my gym; https://www.gofundme.com/f/motivated-x-design-gym #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16; Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 26:36


    QOTW; New day, new month, new goals, go get em! Huge shout out to: Sweatnet GR, Nike, Netflix and T Mobile for showing their support during a crazy time like this and letting us know they support the black community. Big ups to he City of Flint having a peaceful protest and no looting of vandalism. Had a chance to watch the documentary "Kingdom Men Rise" and give my personal thought and review. #DontBeSilentBeHeard movement starting; more details to come soon! #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quarantine and Chill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 73:06


    Featuring a long time friend and host of the podcast “The Weekly Review”., Serak Haile,. We touched basis on self development, mental and physical health, unemployment, sobriety and so much more!

    Set up for Failure Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 23:31


    QOTW; Stop looking for people to clap for you, clap for yourself! NBN Stories of the week; https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-52369708 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/us/gerber-baby-adopted.html https://www.wsfa.com/2020/05/06/boy-with-sickle-cell-beats-coronavirus-that-led-pneumonia-both-lungs/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Forgive yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 21:33


    QOTW: Be yourself. No one else is qualified... NBN Stories of the week; https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/principal-lines-school-driveway-with-huge-portraits-of-graduating-senior-class-161638344.html https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/04/23/watch-live-officials-announce-plan-to-bridge-digital-divide-for-51000-detroit-students/ https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-alabama-teacher-stimulus-check-pay-student-utility-bill-20200430-3humv4grbrgcvmkhvxjx2xynue-story.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quarantine and Chill; Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 23:11


    Had a chance to interview a long time friend/sister, Heather Rose, as she talks about the affects covid 19 has had in the West coast and in her personal life. Also how she has handled the situation and had to be more creative in her line of work in retail.

    Episode 13; Set Up For Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 18:18


    QOTW; People don't determine your success. Your drive and resilience do. No Bad New stories of the week; https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2020/04/13/former-detroit-lions-star-herman-moore-helps-battle-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/ https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/russell-westbrook-donates-650-laptops-to-houston-students-in-online-classes/ https://www.lex18.com/news/coronavirus/college-student-makes-masks-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12; One Day Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 15:08


    https://fox8.com/news/bottoms-up-aldis-pineapple-flavored-bottled-mimosas-are-back-on-store-shelves/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11369719/teacher-five-miles-walking-lunches-coronavirus-lockdown/?utm_campaign=sunmainfacebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1586519436 https://www.pnas.org/content/116/37/18357 https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/himalayas-visible-for-first-time-in-30-years-as-pollution-levels-in-india-drop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11; Respect The Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 12:18


    QOTW; Don't be distracted by where you are right now. Instead make the steps in the direction of where you want to be. No Bad News; https://twitter.com/iam_corleon/status/1246172718971699204?s=21 https://www.wlwt.com/article/lean-still-daughter-of-former-bengal-marks-5-years-of-being-cancer-free/31939646# --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quarantine and Chill; Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 27:33


    Covid-19 open table discussion about the real time affects of the corona virus in our everyday lives. I brought on my family for this episode ❤️ Hear from people in HR, Trucking industry and Team Lead from Fords Mustang plant!

    Quarantine and Chill; Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 24:18


    I brought a couple more guests for the special edition of quarantine chill. Charles from NC in the medical field by day, DJ Smooth it out X night and Dorion from Toledo, OH forklift driver for Costco

    Quarantine and Chill; Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 14:40


    Covid-19 open table discussion about the real time affects of the corona virus in our everyday lives. I brought on my family for this episode ❤️ Hear from people from the medical field, in home educator and one of the Big 3's production worker.

    Quarantine and Chill (Pilot)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 29:38


    QOTW; Guard your vision See how everyone else is adapting to the stay at home mandate, how this has affected their work/personal life and what they are doing to keep busy! Tiffany Mensah; Book - Forgotten: Living in the Shadows of Domestic Violence. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578621991/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Kv6FEb6Q9ZTNV Company - https://www.mensahco.com/ Non Profit - https://www.dovesnetwork.org/ Like I stated in the past, Justin did my logo for No Bad News, check it out, its dope! S/o out to him as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10; Blessing or a Burden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 23:12


    Things in life we take for granted, we turn our blessings into burdens without looking at the full reasoning behind it. QOTW; "Operate in Excellence. Always!" Big shout outs to our Nurses, First Responders, Doctors and scientists. Special shout out to the people and restaurants that have provided meals to school aged children and families that needed them. Also, to the teachers who are going above and beyond the classroom right now - We Love You! #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9; Trust the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 27:25


    QOTW; "Trust the process" No Bad News; https://www.inc.com/betsy-mikel/mark-cuban-just-gave-out-a-savvy-business-idea-for-free-anyone-could-pursue-it.html https://www.wthr.com/article/mark-cuban-pay-hourly-arena-workers-during-nba-season-suspension https://www.facebook.com/sondereatery/?hc_ref=ARRIAirFjvzDwbv6N_nNPZBa2zxf6Ij9GpoRqV6gteEpbUgPTjjh_-G72HUmfB00Wg8&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARCroGjmr5M10-kPFxfLmYZaf3oZLKaJG_UmcKfiTy6YuWA8AO0TnYxL9LpB9QSecAiuZHOygMzvNcX2AdvE3cbRAIz-6G5Yy5g5B3rbsC4zuEfoy7elwBD30MUfwVJMWiSDCoV9qK4xwWJ_EvSOSO-AtvCg6dKQlexvsl3hsBhMic9acDzB6X7PyivJQ9tWZ8u_GE5SdHlJu59KO8IzQ7yuhMImvDxPOpuEglHhpQHEfN3MUhpKeD27CoHTfQr0BMuMCx00C72l5LByiUQEZ9kuCQrM3w6FBnfy9pSdMu3nJPSVSTU_IJeViIeCNA60le3jPkioAYgKd4TRFC5chg&__tn__=kC-R https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2020/03/mitten-brewing-hands-out-free-pizza-to-students-in-wake-of-school-closings.html https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/kfb-serving-meals-amid-school-closures/69-1cbae414-151d-47b8-9815-8c19e6f1aa0b S/O Boss Moves Daily! Be sure to donate and support my page if you can! #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep 8; International Women's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 36:51


    Of course, I will go into my personal tangents about self-motivation and experiences but, we will touch base on International Women's Day and a little hint of feminism in there. QOTW; “No matter what you think, you are capable of changing the world” No Bad News of the week; https://bestfolkmedicine.com/2019/05/million-children-in-thailand-gather-to-meditate-for-world-peace/ https://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/womankind/2020/03/03/female-entrepreneurs-clear-balances-30-college-seniors/4939731002/ Guests of the Week; Kayla Schultz - Creative Director Young Living Essential Oils - @ohlovelyoils @ohlovelykay ohlovelykay.com Rundown on how to get started: https://ohlovelykay.com/index.php/2019/04/14/how-to-get-started-with-essential-oils/ Jennie Wentzel - Marketing Manager jenniewentzel.com/blog hellojennieaustin.com/blog Financial Literacy; Dondrea Brown Founder, Director, CEO/Young Money Finances IG @1428fw Youtube @ 1428 Financial Wellness Twitter @1428fw National Reading Month/ELNC; March is National Reading Month and ELNC is challenging their families to read an accumulative total of 3,000 hours during the month of March. Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 families who read the most hours, the family that read the most books, the classroom with the most hours and the site with the most hours. ELNC is challenging every student and family that attends ELNC sponsored classrooms to get involved in this reading challenge and in order to help, the community can donate books to their main offices at 908 Bridge Street NW. If they need more information, you can call, Linda Postma, at 616.608.0766 #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7; Hustler vs Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 41:55


    Topic of the week; Hustler Vs Entrepreneur QOTW; Instead of begging for a seat, build your own table No Bad News of the week; https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/08/most-slave-shipwrecks-overlooked-until-now/ Frank Schwiezer (Guest); *Coverage on Corona Virus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eAmqoZp4U *Music https://m.facebook.com/BecomingHumanNation/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 6; Taking people and time for granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 26:43


    QOTW; “You're going to be great! Keep Pushing” Topic Of The Week; Taking people and time for granted Stories of the week; Teenager turns foreclosed home into Youth Neighborhood Hub https://www.wnct.com/news/teenager-turns-foreclosed-home-into-community-center/ Entire flight waits to exit plane so NC man can make his twins' father-daughter dance https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/heartwarming/flight-waits-to-exit-so-nc-man-can-make-father-daughter-dance/275-53480203-a479-4e1c-84a6-aa11b3cd117e Wedding moved to Mary Free Bed so dad can walk bride down aisle https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/wedding-moved-to-mary-free-bed-so-dad-can-walk-bride-down-aisle Support; ELNC is challenging every student and family that attend ELNC sponsored classrooms to get involved in this reading challenge and in order to help, the community can donate books to our main offices at 908 Bridge Street NW. If you need more information, you can call, Linda Postma, at 616.608.0766. #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode V; Job, Career and Future (The Mindset)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 27:58


    QOTW “Give yourself credit for the days you made it when you thought you couldn't” *Define where you are at in life/job; is this just your job, your learning curve or your career *No bad news of the week; https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/02/04/boy-pays-off-school-lunch-debt-vancouver-washington-mxp-vpx.hln *"Let's talk shop" coming soon X Dorion Davis *Congrats on all of the engagements and pregnancy announcements over the valentines day weekend!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode IV; Do what you meant to do on purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 31:28


    *Do what you meant to do, on purpose! *Qotw; “You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward” *Top things males and females want for valentines day *Stories of the week; https://www.boredpanda.com/dumpster-abondoned-baby-company-ceo-freddie-figgers/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2871737/What-difference-week-makes-Cop-let-starving-mother-caught-stealing-eggs-just-hug-delivers-two-truckloads-food-feed-family-Christmas.html https://www.blackenterprise.com/former-denver-hotel-converted-into-affordable-housing-for-the-homeless/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3; 3 Pillars Of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 24:54


    Episode 3 of no bad news. You get a little bit of insight into my background, where I am in life and how I define my success and how you could potentially use my learning curve to fit into your success journey. Quote of the week; "It's 2020, if you don't know how to do something, google it! #NoExcuses" Links to stories of the week; https://blackdoctor.org/514774/17-year-old-armani-williams-is-nascars-first-driver-with-autism/ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/donor-surprises-graduates-at-ohio-high-school-with-free-college-tuition-and-free-tuition-for-their-parents https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ellen-degeneres-surprises-black-teen-told-cut-dreadlocks-20-000-n1125801 Black history month is here... Educated out children, educate our friends... Please support my Podcast!!! A portion of the proceeds will go to ELNC, another will go to my mentoring program and supplies to keep my podcast moving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    No Bad News Episode 2; "Screw Luck"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 34:37


    Episode 2, we're back again! *Topic of the week; "Screw Luck" *Still Challenging all listeners to fulfill their personal goal/resolution for the year; Email me what you have to prove in 2020 and we'll shout you every week to keep you motivated at "motivatedxdesign@gmail.com" Follow me on social media; IG: @motivatedbydesign Twitter: @motivatedxdesign FB Page; Stay Motivated *Short clips from; Real Dads *Interview with William Taylor and Tylers Wellness Follow them on IG @illwill70 & @tylers_wellness Link below for more info on networking event https://tylerswellness.com/pages/2020-club 2020 Club: Young Entrepreneurs Mastermind January 31, 2020, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 32 44th St SW, 32 44th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418, USA (Giving away 1 golden ticket that includes a "+1") Article Links; https://www.fastcompany.com/90400006/jaden-smiths-ambitious-plan-to-provide-clean-water-in-flint-and-the-rest-of-america https://www.fox4news.com/news/17-year-old-receives-masters-degree-from-tcu-and-his-14-year-old-brother-is-following-his-lead https://www.wxyz.com/news/teen-who-survived-bullet-to-his-brain-continues-to-beat-the-odds https://theblackdetour.com/former-nfl-player-martellus-bennett-will-release-book-in-march-that-inspires/ Part of proceeds will go to ELNC; Click link below to learn more - https://www.elncgr.org/ #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    No Bad News Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 13:07


    Very first episode, each story topic has a link at the bottom to check it out yourself! *Building and consistency; topic of the week! *Challenging all listeners to fulfill their personal goal/resolution for the year; Email me what you have to prove in 2020 and we'll shout you every week to keep you motivated at "motivatedxdesign@gmail.com" Follow me on social media; IG: @motivatedbydesign Twitter: @motivatedxdesign FB Page; Stay Motivated Article Links; https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/04/health/paralyzed-man-robotic-suit-intl-scli/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/18/us/florida-christmas-electricity-bill-trnd/index.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santa-cares-malls-across-us-opening-early-this-holiday-season-so-kids-with-autism-can-visit-santa-in-a-calmer-setting/ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/kids-give-standing-ovation-to-6-year-old-classmate-after-his-final-chemo-treatment #StayMotivated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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