The Street Smarts for Life podcast is a conversation about all facets of life and the things that affect us every day. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to simple perspectives on life, to adapt, and to survive many of life’s challenges. We will cover current events real-life topics such as relationships, parenting, employment, small business, education, safety, and security, to name a few. Your host, J.C. Owens, is a survivor of poverty and crime, author, speaker, father, and entrepreneur. He has led an interesting life; he’s been through a lot and learned much from a very young age. He looks forward to sharing his perspective with others on how he learned to lift himself out of poverty and discovered a life of success and happiness. His message to all is, you are either a victim or writing a success story. Join us and learn how to begin writing your own success story through a fresh new perspective for living.
Street Smarts For Life With John Owens
Throughout JCs career, he has brought a fresh and new perspective to the business world. Join the conversation where he shares insights on how to increase productivity in the workplace without having to hire new staff and without increasing costs.
Too often, we witness accidents that could've simply been avoided if everyone would just slow down and pay attention. This is a stark reminder and a tragic event that ended with the death of a young girl who was a passenger in a vehicle driving well over the speed limit at 10 am. If you're not going to drive safely for your own well-being, then do it for your passengers and others on the road.
It's that time of year when our kids are returning to school. There is a lot of organization to be done and things to get ready. What I believe to be one of the most important things for parents to pay attention to is your child's school's safety and security plan in case the need for a lock-down arises. Don't wait for a critical life emergency to find out what the school's plan is during critical life situations. Ask now!
How much do we really know about that person we believe to be homeless? Are they sane or insane? Are they under the influence of dangerous drugs that could adversely affect their behavior? Are they a criminal on the run hiding under the radar? Are you putting yourself and loved ones in danger?
How much do we really know about that person we believe to be homeless? Are they sane or insane? Are they under the influence of dangerous drugs that could adversely affect their behavior? Are they a criminal on the run hiding under the radar? Are you putting yourself and loved ones in danger?
How prepared are you, physically, emotionally and mentally to survive a catastrophic or life-threatening situation or event?
How prepared are you, physically, emotionally and mentally to survive a catastrophic or life-threatening situation or event?
Each and every day people are unnecessarily putting themselves in harm's way. A few places to avoid at night.
Each and every day people are unnecessarily putting themselves in harm's way. A few places to avoid at night.
We cannot always avoid roadside emergencies or breakdowns, but we do have control over how we approach these situations in advance.
We cannot always avoid roadside emergencies or breakdowns, but we do have control over how we approach these situations in advance.
The importance of teaching our children and young adults basic survival, and street-survival skills, they can apply throughout their lifetimes.
The importance of teaching our children and young adults basic survival, and street-survival skills, they can apply throughout their lifetimes.
It's important to know the whereabouts of our loved ones, and how to locate them in case they are in need of help or rescue in emergency situations.
It's important to know the whereabouts of our loved ones, and how to locate them in case they are in need of help or rescue in emergency situations.
With cold weather approaching, are you prepared? Have you taken the time to safeguard your home against potential winter disasters?
With cold weather approaching, are you prepared? Have you taken the time to safeguard your home against potential winter disasters?
We all have bad days. But those days can become deadly when they turn into road rage. A simple tip on how to avoid these dangerous situations.
We all have bad days. But those days can become deadly when they turn into road rage. A simple tip on how to avoid these dangerous situations.
For the upcoming winter season, there are some cold-weather considerations to keep in mind when it comes to vehicle safety.
For the upcoming winter season, there are some cold-weather considerations to keep in mind when it comes to vehicle safety.
We live in a crazy world. All good safety and security plans begin with an awareness of what's taking place around us at all times.
We live in a crazy world. All good safety and security plans begin with an awareness of what's taking place around us at all times.
Peaceful protests are a constitutional right and can affect positive change; violent rioting is an act of domestic terrorism and cannot be allowed lest we become a third world cesspool, void of law and order.
Leadership: what are some of the common traits of a good leader? What is required to serve as a good leader?
Over 400 billion in annual charitable donations are given by those who want to help others, but what (or who) are we really supporting?
In my Mother’s Day podcast, I talk about the positives that can often come out of strained relationships.
Our faulty and politically motivated legal system has created the largest prison system in the world. It's broken! Now in an effort to cut prison system budgets, citizens' lives are being endangered by using coronavirus as an excuse to release thousands and thousands of criminals back onto the streets, only TO PREY ON YOU!
Our faulty and politically motivated legal system has created the largest prison system in the world. It’s broken! Now in an effort to cut prison system budgets, citizens’ lives are being endangered by using coronavirus as an excuse to release thousands and thousands of criminals back onto the streets, only TO PREY ON YOU!
Our faulty and politically motivated legal system has created the largest prison system in the world. It's broken! Now in an effort to cut prison system budgets, citizens' lives are being endangered by using coronavirus as an excuse to release thousands and thousands of criminals back onto the streets, only TO PREY ON YOU!
It is inevitable that we will all pass. My parting gift to my father was negotiating a good price on his final arrangements, and a fun memory my brother and I shared along the way.
It’s important to be thankful for where we are in life, especially during rough times. We often have to see things through to discover the blessings in what happens to us.
Accountability is important and applies to all aspects of how we treat others, and a very valuable lesson J.C. learned about being respectful to others at a very young age.
How to use unconventional wisdom to rise to the top in all of life endeavors, be it at home, work or play.
What does it mean for the average household to prepare and to stay prepared for an unexpected crisis or disaster? The threats we face are real!
What does it mean for the average household to prepare and to stay prepared for an unexpected crisis or disaster? The threats we face are real!
What does it mean for the average household to prepare and to stay prepared for an unexpected crisis or disaster? The threats we face are real!
My father used to say “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” They also get very creative.
We’ve all heard the term “shelter in place.” What does that actually mean and how do we prepare?
We've all heard the term "shelter in place." What does that actually mean and how do we prepare?
We've all heard the term "shelter in place." What does that actually mean and how do we prepare?
Today’s “Breaking News,” a 24-hour cycle of entertainment clouded by opinions—sensationalism with very little accuracy or truth.
A light-hearted conversation about my love and appreciation for my dogs and horses, life’s furry companions.
Our lives are constantly changing and it’s impossible to remain the same. You’re either improving or regressing.
Meet your host J.C. Owens. Discover how he turned a life of poverty and crime into his own unique success story.
Although the Coronavirus can be life-threatening, for most of us it is going to simply be a matter of how we choose to go through and respond to the experience.
Growing up in today’s world can be difficult for our children, introducing daily challenges in how we meet our children’s needs as parents.
J.C. discusses the difference between living life as a victim and writing one’s own success story. Discover how you can turn every day, good or bad, into a learning experience.
Meet your host J.C. Owens. Discover how he turned a life of poverty and crime into his own unique success story.
Meet your host J.C. Owens. Discover how he turned a life of poverty and crime into his own unique success story.
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