The Adverse Effect

The Conversation:  Gaining More Control of Your Money    In our last episode, we talked about different ways to gain control of your money, from stocks to forex and more. In this episode, we're going to add another tool to your money freedom toolkit, Bitcoin.    Whether you love Bitcoin, are confused by it, or hate it, this digital money has changed lives.    One of those lives is Justin Rhedrick.    Justin Rhedrick aka “Bitcoin Vegan” was a man who was tired of being trapped. He spent two years in college, only to learn that he would be graduating through the recession. He served his time in prison, only to find minimum-wage level jobs available. He started his own business, but felt trapped by the high amount of work he had to put in just to keep it alive.    Then he found Bitcoin, and his life changed.    Justin found something that he could understand, something that would not only build income for him but also for generations to come.    Tune into to learn how Justin made that transition from someone who felt trapped to someone who is running his own life through the power of Bitcoin.    Topics We Cover  Why it's important to let go of anger toward your parents   Generational habits and curses  How to change your mindset after a bad decision  How to get out of the “hustle” mentality into an entrepreneur;s mindset  When to let go of a business  Knowing how to pivot a business  Why Justin loves Bitcoin  What is inflation?  Generational wealth  How do I get involved in Bitcoin if I don't have a lot of money?  How to learn money    3 Important Things to Remember  Our habits affect generations The things we do and the things we believe affect not just us    Understand money Money is a tool to get what you need or want. The more you learn about money, the better you can use it as a tool    Money does not define you, but how you use it does  Every dollar (or Bitcoin) you use is a decision  The Homework: 3 Personal Questions About Money  Define money  Using your definition of money, now imagine that you had enough to make you happy. What amount would that be?  Imagine that you were told that the money you have will be worth less in the future, would you save it, invest it, or spend it? What do you think that says about you?    Related Episodes  Episode 25 The Power And Importance Of Financial Literacy In The Minority Community with Terrance Wyatt    About Our Guest  Justin Rhedrick aka “Bitcoin Vegan” turned his financial life and health around 3 years in prison and 2 years in college to become an entrepreneur, coach, investor, and educator    Links  Bitcoin Vegan on Twitter (Secret Code: “Adverse Bitcoin”)    Bitcoin Vegan on LinkedIn (Secret Code: “Adverse Bitcoin”)    Bitcoin Vegan Resources    Additional Info    What is Bitcoin    What is inflation?    The First Step To Passing On Wealth: Deciding What's Important To You    Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!     

The Conversation: Tapping into Your Financial Power...No Matter How Much You Have    Money is one of the most essential things we need to survive, but is one of the things most of us know so little about.    Most of us don't know what's in our 401(k), yet it's OUR 401(k).    Many of us believe the stock market is only for certain folks, yet place our bets on winning a lotto ticket.    Many of us look our paycheck, and lose it before we can even think of a “budget”    On top of this, the majority of us believe that we don't have options to grow our money.    Kevon L. Chisolm and his teenage son Kevon Kamari Chisolm, Jr. aka “Junior Wallstreeter” will share with you why we need to tap into the full power of financial literacy. We don't just mean budgeting and saving.     We're talking about giving your money options to grow: 401(k)s, stocks, and more.    Tune in if you are ready to learn how to start maximizing your money, no matter where you are in your financial journey.    Topics We Cover  Why financial literacy is more than budgeting and saving  How do I become proactive about my money?  Do you know what's in your 401K?  Investment clubs-scams or opportunities?  Opportunities to teach younger children about money  How do I pick a stock?  Bitcoin-good or bad investment?  How do you research stocks?  What are dividends?  Foundation of maximizing your money: How do I start?  Why our community needs to learn financial literacy  Why knowing your history is key to your financial future    3 Important Things to Remember    Start by asking questions  The first step to maximizing money is to open your mind and start asking questions about the financial habits you already have    You can grow your money No matter how much you have, everyone has an opportunity to grow their money through a lot of ways: investing, learning new skills, real estate, and more    Connect with people who respect money Once you are ready to change your financial future, find people and resources (books, podcasts, courses) that can help you reach your financial goals.    The Homework  Today's homework is simple, but requires deep thought...just 3 questions to ask yourself    How much money do you need to be happy?  Where did that amount come from?  Do you ever believe you will achieve the money you need to be happy?        Ask yourself the above three questions     Related Episodes  Episodes 25 The Power And Importance Of Financial Literacy In The Minority Community with Terrance Wyatt    Related Blog Posts  Banking Up Your Mindset: The Other Part of the “The Secret” to Getting Money    Manifesting Magic: Closing the Gap Between Your Obstacles & Your Dream Life Fast with 6 (Somewhat) Easy Ingredients    About Our Guests  Kevon L. Chisolm and his teenage son Kevon Kamari Chisolm, Jr. aka “Junior Wallstreeter” are building a business and legacy of financial literacy and African American history to empower the African American community.    Kevon is a trademark lawyer, financial educator, educator of African American studies and the father of Kamari. Kamari is a freshman in high school who has used his father's knowledge along with finance camps and his own interest to become a financially savvy financial educator for youth.     Links  The Black Wallstreeter website    The Black Wallstreeter on Facebook    The Black Wallstreeter on Instagram          Books Mentioned in the Podcast    Millennial Takeover: A Clear Roadmap to Identifying Your Purpose, Enhancing your Skills and Building a Satisfying Career and Life.    Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D.     

The Conversation: Building Bigger Dreams with No Limits    In our first episode with Reggie Calhoun, Jr, we talked about his dream of creating his own college. Reggie shared how he was able to ignore the critics and naysayers who tried to get in his way.     Reggie is back.    This time, his dream has grown even bigger. Reggie's dream of starting a college prep academy that focused on helping student athletes has now expanded into a college that offers Associates, Bachelors, and certificates programs (online and on campus) along with branches now getting started in Haiti..with other countries to come.    This transformation, from dream to even bigger dream, is what Reggie and Ken talk about in this follow-up episode.     If you're looking to grow your dream from where it is to where it could be, you don't want to miss this episode.    Topics We Cover  How to expand your dream...when your resources are low  Getting the motivation to take a big leap  How to turn your “failing moments” into learning moments  Creating a dream that is bigger than you  Growing your dreams without a roadmap  Why upgrading your dream is like playing monopoly  Expanding your worldview  Why nobody can tell you the exact way to build your dream  Letting go of limiting beliefs  Taking the right advice from the right people (and why you need to ignore people who can't help your dream)  Where Reggie's dream is growing next    3 Important Things to Remember  You don't need permission to build your dream your way Your dream is the permission    Every dream starts in the dark. Dreams aren't given. They are built as you take action.    To build bigger dreams, find the why Understanding your “why” will helps connect you to other people's “why” for a even bigger dream          The Homework  Following your dream can be harder. Growing your dreams can be even harder.     To help you start expanding your mindset to help you start expanding your dreams, ask yourself 3 questions:    If I had $1 million today to fix something, what would I fix first?  If I were the CEO of a business, what business would it be?  If I were on a reality TV show, what would I want to be?    Related Episodes  Episode 29 Taking Control of Your Dreams with Reggie Calhoun Jr.    About Our Guest  Reggie W Calhoun Jr. is a former college student athlete who turned his experience into a movement. He is the founder of RPA College and The Rezolution Conglomerate who also worked as a combat engineer in the Army National Guard.    Links  Reggie Calhoun Jr. on Twitter    Reggie Calhoun Jr on Instagram    RPA College    RPA College on Instagram    RPA College on Twitter    Additional Info  FAFSA    NCAA plans to have temporary student athlete compensation measures in place by July 1    HAITI: A BRIEF HISTORY OF A COMPLEX NATION      Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!   .

The Conversation: COV1D-19….One Year Later   In this follow-up episode, Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos (“Dr. G”) is back to talk about COVID-19.   This time around, he is sharing what the medical community has learned about the disease that completely changed the world.   Dr. G will be sharing how to handle the huge amount of information (and misinformation) that comes from the media, vaccinations, and how we can stay healthy going forward.   If you're someone who has vaccination concerns or are confused about news about the virus, this quick episode will help give you the facts to make clear and informed decisions about your health.   Questions We Explore What have we learned about COVID-19 a year later? Why do viruses always come from animals? Should I trust some of the “horror stories” I read? Does the vaccine have side effects? Is a vaccinated person contagious? How should the medical community communicate to people who are hesitant to take the vaccine? Why do COVID-19 use mRNA? Will we need vaccine boosters? What should you do  if you don't get vaccinated?   3 Important Things to Remember Skip the fear, follow the science  Look for information that gives facts, not opinion   The best weapon against a virus is information  Having science-based information that can help the world make the best decision is key to stopping the spread   Make the best decision for you Decide base on YOUR circumstances, not someone else   The Homework As the coronavirus pandemic continued, there was another thing that spread: information. In some cases, this information was helpful. In other cases, it was less than helpful. In extreme cases, it was harmful.   As Dr. G shared, one of the best tools we have to fight against a virus is information. Information helps us make decisions, for our own families and as a society.   Yet, we often don't question where we get our information.   For this “homework”, let's focus on the “information” piece of the conversation.    Take a minute to ask yourself the following:   1, Where do I get my information about the COVID-19 virus? 2. Did I trust the information? Why? 3, Did I verify the information? Why or why not?   Think through your answers and ask what those answers mean for your health.   Related Episodes   Episode 53: Dr. G and COVID-19 (First Episode)   Episode 61 Staying Healthy Through the Pandemic   Episode 69: Getting the Medical Help (in a Complicated Health System)   About Our Guest Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos (“Dr. G”) is a Critical Care Medicine physician, co-director of The Greater Good, the director of the Tobacco Treatment Clinic,the Co-Chair of Health Equity, and an associate professor of medicine at John Hopkins School of  Medicine. He has become a recognized authority on COVID-19 who also speaks out about the non-biological factors that impact the health of our communities.   Links Medicine for the Greater Good   Dr. G's profile on John Hopkins School of Medicine   Dr. G on Twitter   Dr. G on TedX   Building Healthy Communities through Medical-Religious Partnerships (Book by Dr. Galiatsatos)

“We need to do things that are uncomfortable or you will never grow.” - Alienor Salmon, Former UN researcher, Dance Ambassador, Author   The Conversation: Learning to Flow With Life   For most of us, a “comfort zone” might be speaking on stage or doing a Zoom call on a bad hair day….but what about leaving a high-profile job to go dancing around the world in a country you've never been to?   Alienor Salmon knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. She was going to work with the UN.   She did everything right: graduate college, spoke multiple languages, and completed the difficult application process.   But after a few years of working, she started to realize that she had gotten stuck. She stopped chasing what she wanted in life.    So, she did something bold.   She quit her job and followed her three passions, Latin America and dance...and found her new calling.   Tune in to learn where Alienor's  jump into the unknown took her and how it can guide you to upgrading your comfort zone into a trophy zone.   Insights The importance of learning to navigate different cultures The keys to learning difficult subjects Chasing a big opportunity...when it's not your dream Stepping forward when you're scared  Why diving into your passion when you're afraid to learn  Expanding your mind with 1 simple question How to turn a big dream into a reality Finding safety when you make a big change The power of dance   Takeways of the Conversation Communication is a dance Communicating effectively is about adapting to who you are talking to   Learning is a dance Like a dance, learning is about learning the fundamentals and stepping into the unknown Your life is a dance  Take time to enjoy it!   The Homework: Expanding Your Time Zone   Want to know what you're really about in 2 minutes or less? Imagine you have $1,000,000,000 in your bank account right now.   Write down the top three things you do.   Take a minute to review those things. Feel free to ask yourself these three questions: What do these 3 things say about the priorities in my life? Am I proud or ashamed of those 3 things? Why am I not pursuing one of those things now?   If you feel comfortable, share your victory on social media with the hashtag: #changeismynarrative     About Our Guest   Alienor Salmon is a former UN educational researcher who has worked in Mongolia and Thailand and other places pursuing research in policy, education, and research. She left her position at UNESCO to travel to Latin America and ended up pursuing her passion of dancing to become a dance ambassador. She is author of “Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey”   You can find her at www.bailandojourney.com   Social Media Channels Facebook   YouTube   Instagram   Pinterest     Other Resources to Check Out UNESCO   Rio Carnival   Salsa for Dancing

  "Ultimately good can come from bad….”  - - Rachel Engstrom, Widow, Author, Cancer Advocate     The Conversation: Navigating Towards Your Hope  We are used to stories of a widow after a couple reaches their advanced years, but imagine if that couple was in their 20's and 30's?    Imagine if the husband in that scenario went through the up and down journey of acute lymphoblastic leukemia-chemo, losing their hair, having to relearn how to walk, losing weight drastically, and having to get treatments regularly through the week?    Now imagine that you, as the wife, are diagnosed with endometriosis.    Now, imagine that your husband's cancer returns...but he doesn't return.    What do you do in this situation?     How do you handle the finances?     How do you navigate health insurance?     How do you handle the funeral?    In this powerful episode, author and advocate Rachel Engstrom shares the chaotic journey she went through as a hopeful 25-year hopeful to a widow navigating her own illnesses at the same time while trying to keep it all together.    Rachel shares how she did it and how she used that experience to help others better navigate the world for the better when your world continues to turn upside down.    Insights  Supporting your significant other during a cancer diagnosis  Getting support...when you're the primary caregiver  Dealing with illness...when your significant other is also dealing with illness  Life….when cancer comes back  Making the hard decisions as a primary caregiver  The things you don't know...until you become a widow  How to start finding yourself after you lose someone  Turning adversity into advocacy      Takeaways of the Conversation  Get support even if you are the primary support We all need help    Find the resources The healthcare system can be a scary system to navigate. Look for advocates that are inside and outside of the healthcare system to help you    Keep fighting for your light  Even when you feel overwhelmed, know that there is   always wishing you a better future    The Homework:   Rachel talked about the power of finding hope after experiencing major losses in her life. She also talked about how she used the hope she found to inspire hope in others.     If you look hard enough, I'm sure that you can find it in your own life.    To prove it, take a moment to reflect on your life's story. Imagine if someone were to screenplay of your life and asked you to answer the following questions within 5 minutes    What songs would you choose in your screenplay?  What actor/actress would you choose in your screenplay?  Who or what would be the villain?    Think through your answer at a later time and see how you could recreate it.    If you feel comfortable, share your victory on social media with the hashtag: #changeismynarrative .      About Our Guest:  Rachel Engstrom is an author who turned her story of grief, pain, and loss into advocacy and resources for others     You can find her at https://linktr.ee/wifewidownowwhat and her book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K6477RL/.        Social Media Channels  Instagram    Twitter    Facebook group (Health Heredity)  [Text Wrapping Break]Other Resources to Check Out  Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment     Be the Match    Donate Cord Blood    Stupid Cancer 

"You are the CEO of your health and life...”  - - Keyonna Renea, Photographer, Patient/Wellness Advocate on a Mission   The Conversation: Fighting for Your Health….Despite the System   Keyonna Renea knew something wasn't right with her body, yet physician after physician ignored her.   They assumed she was too young or just ignored her.   Years later, Keyonna Renea was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.   That 9-year long journey between a doctor's visit and a diagnosis transformed Keyonna from a patient into a patient advocate. Going through the maze of healthcare, Keyonna learned how to navigate the healthcare system. She learned how to talk to medical providers in a way to get results, what information to collect, and why you need to interview a physician to create a powerfully positive relationship that creates a healthier space for everyone.   Insights How our environments change our personality Growing up in a military family Getting a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis...almost 10 years later Living with multiple sclerosis Struggles of chronic illness in the health care system Barriers to getting care The “Covid” 911 call that went horribly wrong Dr. Moore...and the system How to advocate for your own body  Knowing how to tune into your body Understanding your rights Being the CEO of your health     Takeaways of the Conversation Collect your data Doctors can make better decisions when you journal your health (It's also good for you!)   Know your rights You have the right to get a second opinion and to make active and informed decisions about the care you receive   You are the CEO of your health You deserve it   The Homework:  Keyonna talked about the importance of listening to your body, but we often find it hard to take the time to do this, so let's get reacquainted with our bodies with 3 quick 5-minute exercises that you can do any time   Body Thoughts: Look at yourself in a full-length mirror for at least 1 minute (Set a timer on a cell phone). As you look at yourself, listen to the thoughts that you are telling yourself about your body. Are they positive? Are they negative? Take 4 minutes to write down some of what you were thinking. Body Gratitude:  Go back to the full-length mirror, but this time take at least 2 minutes finding at least 3 things that you appreciate about your body. Write them on an index card and whenever you feel stressed today, take out that index card. Food Journal: Most of us don't take the time to take the time to listen to our body and how it responds to the food we eat. For today, make an effort to write down the food you eat. You can use an app like MyFitnessPal or just write it down on a piece of paper. But….in addition to what you ate, write down a quick note about how you feel afterwards as well.   If you feel comfortable, share your victory on social media with the hashtag: #changeismynarrative .     About Our Guest: Keyonna Renea is a photographer, body love coach, patient.and wellness advocate, and multiple sclerosis fighter who is using her life's journey to help our world create a healthier, creative, and more loving world.   You can find her at KeyonnaRenea.com or https://keyonnarenea.wixsite.com/thethrive          Social Media Channels Instagram   Twitter   Facebook group (Health Heredity) Other Resources to Check Out What is Multiple Sclerosis?   Dr. Moore   Patient Bill of Rights .

"I don't think educators, as a collective, realize how much power we have….”  - - Evalaurene Jean-Charles, Educator, Activist, Researcher, and Change Maker    The Conversation: Is Our Society Learning to Fail….or Failing to Learn?    As teacher and educational activist Evalaurene Jean-Charles. points out, teachers have to navigate a very complex and tricky world of politics, parents, and students. They have to follow the rules of politicians who have never stepped in a classroom, parents who want the best for their kids, and students who are developing in a complicated, globally connected world.    How do you teach in an environment like this?    Dream better.    Dreaming and creating better solutions for Black students is what drives Evalaurene's educational platform, Black on Black Education.     Using conversations and resources created through conferences, podcasts, and more, Black on Black Education creates resources that educators can use to improve education for Black children.    In this powerful episode that covers everything from how to teach kids about magma to virtual learning, Evalurene shares the struggles teachers face and the revolutionary power they can tap into to create a better life for all students.    Tune in to join the mission that is re-imagine education into a powerful and revolutionary tool of learning    Insights  Growing up as a Black student  School-to-Prison Pipeline: Is America's education really helping Black students?  The confusing world of being a teacher in America  The power of teachers to make an impact  What Black on Black Education is doing to help educators help kids  How teachers can tailor learning to reach more students  Teaching during a pandemic  Why are more teachers quitting?  Creating a better education...with input from real teachers (and why that's important)  The difficulties of national educational reform  How can parents advocate better for their kids?  The power we all have to inspire a child's life      Takeaways of the Conversation  Know the story Understand the world you live in    Know your resources Know what resources are available to    Know your power Know that any change for the better makes a shift to an even bigger and better situation    The Homework:   Evalaurene talked about the importance of changing the narrative when it comes to learning. We can apply that lesson to everything in our lives.    Take a few minutes to think about a big obstacle or struggle you are currently having. Now give yourself 10 minutes to write it down, leave a voice memo, or record a video of you explaining your situation.    Now put away what you wrote down or said for a day.    Then go back and review it. Do you still feel the same way about the problem? Take just 5 minutes to brainstorm what you can do to change or fix your problem, even if it's a small change.    Commit to completing that small change within 7 days.    If you feel comfortable, share your victory on social media with the hashtag: #changeismynarrative .      About Our Guest:  Evalaurene Jean-Charles is a special education teacher, researcher, podcaster, and community activist who founded Black on Black Education while in college. She focuses on having conversations and creating spaces and resources for the re-imagination of Black education.    You can find her at www.blackonblackeducation.com      Social Media Channels  Instagram    Twitter    Facebook    LinkedIn     Black on Black Education Podcast    Other Resources to Check Out  Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About Race  Teachers for Good Trouble   . .

"All my life I've been trying to figure out….when there's no blueprint”  - - Dr.Nino Rodriguez, Social Justice Educator, Activist, Community Organizer, Transformational Coach    The Conversation: How Do I Heal Myself When I Don't Know Where to Start?    When we get a scar, there's usually something we can get to fix it: Band-Aid, cast, or a call to the doctor.    But how do you heal your life?    In this raw and revealing podcast, Ken talks with Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a social justice educator, researcher, and community activist talk about this very important and life-altering question.     They'll discuss how they learned to create a blueprint for healing when there was no blueprint, the struggles they had along the way, and some easy steps you can take to begin answering the question “How do I heal my own life?”, no matter where you are in your life's journey right now.    Insights  Figuring out your life in a complex world  Finding your life's work and your life mission  Navigating masculinity in a socially unequal world  The danger of not following your own blueprint for success  Milestones & benchmarks...and how to figure out a life without a map  Being vulnerable & emotionally intelligent  The important role of self-love in communication  Dealing with anger  Being OK while you're still learning to be OK….Why you don't need to be perfect to heal  Finding your life's calling  “Shit's gonna happen: Using the right coping mechanism when life throws something unexpected  Being angry with ourselves  Black Men Heal and The Confess Project    Takeaways of the Conversation  Healing is not easy. It can be complicated, so let go of the “quick fix” idea    You don't need permission or validation to be who you are. Chasing someone else's idea of who you should be is an “invisible prison”.    How you love is how you communicate Understand how people around you (including you) express love and you will be able to communicate better    The Homework:   Dr. Nino talked about a lot of things in this conversation, from race to masculinity to social justice and communication.     One of his biggest themes, however, was healing.     He emphasized the point that healing is about understanding what you are healing from, what you are healing for, and what you are healing toward.    So, for this homework, take a moment to think about your own healing    All you need is 15 minutes, some inspirational music    1. (5 minutes)  Healing From Be sure to be in a safe space (mentally, emotionally, and physically) first. Then pull out a piece of paper or type on a blank page in a word processor. Write down (no filter) the answer to what question “What went wrong in my life?” Limit yourself to 5 minutes    2.. (5 minutes) Healing For  After you did the above, walk away from what you wrote (at least 30 minutes or more, if you need it)….then come back This time, turn on inspirational musi while you write a list of all of the people in your life who care about you...and that you care for. Limit yourself to 5 minutes and include yourself at the top of the list.    3. (5 minutes) Healing Toward  Continue to listen to inspirational music. This time, start imagining that your life was better. Write down what that life looks like (no filter).    Once you're done with the above exercises, put two things on the calendar:  (1) Gratitude  Find one way to show gratitude to a person you care about  (2) Self-Care  Plan at least an hour where you can step our of your daily grind and just relax. It could be on a staycation, just playing music with no agenda, reading, a book, or actual vacation  (3) Self-Build Plan at least another hour in your calendar where you dream...then take action on a part of that dream.. It could be as simple as researching a course you always wanted to take or speaking to someone in a new career field. It could also be starting an exercise routine that you never got around to.    Once you're done this week, see if these exercises helped change your life in any way    About Our Guest:  Dr. Nino Rodriguez is a social justice educator, Chief Impact Officer of Excellence and Advancement Foundation, program director of the MUST (Mentoring Urban Students & Teens), community activist, speaker, and coach.    You can find him at www.r3volutionino.com    Social Media Channels  Instagram    Twitter    LinkedIn     #HealBlackManHeal    Other Resources to Check Out  Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity    Soul the Movie on Disney +    Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot    The Confess Project 

Here, at The Adverse Effect, “Adversity made me” is one of our mantras. Time and time again we have listened to the stories of guests who have been deeply affected by adversity, and yet have gone on to do extraordinary things. Our guest on today's episode is proof that how you begin your life is not how you have to end it.  Born the youngest of 3 sons to a happily married couple, Ashley Tyrone Head should have had a normal, loving upbringing. But the tragic death of his mother, when he was just 2 weeks old, set off an unbelievable chain of events.   Raised by a single father, all Ashely knew was the softness of a father's love until the age of 7 when his father started to bring home new friends. Ashley learned that his beloved father had become addicted to crack and the new friends were local prostitutes and addicts. His family home had become a drug den.  From this moment on his family life deteriorated. Ashley and his siblings were removed from their father's care — but even that didn't keep them from experiencing further turmoil.  Throughout it all Ashley remained focused on his studies and was accepted to one of the most prestigious HSBU colleges in the country. With no financial support, he relied on financial aid, loans, the UNCF scholarship foundation, and the several jobs that he worked.  Graduating with a degree in Chemistry he went on to obtain an MBA in Government contracts, acquisitions, and proposals. Ashley is now the Associate Director of Clinical Operations for a San Diego-based Oncology Biotech company. He is also the CEO of Curls Poppin' hair products.  Click now to hear how Ashely kept moving forward on The Adversity Effect.  “The police came to get me and told me my dad had shot at my brother and he was going away for a long time.” — Ashley Tyrone Head  “At Morehouse, it was so amazing to interact with these people and awe-inspiring. That's what gave me the inkling to be more than just the average person.” — Ashley Tyrone Head  “Never give up until you have released your unused capacity for service and shared your gifts and your stories with others.” — Ashley Tyrone Head  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Sudden death  Living with a drug-addicted parent  Surviving foster care  The Pharmaceutical industry  Where Ashley is now   What has kept him pushing forward   Resources Mentioned:  Curls Poppin' Olivia Doll  Morehouse College  Connect with Ashley Tyrone Head:  Curls Poppin  Ashley T. Head on Facebook  Ashley T. Head on Twitter  Ashley T. Head on Linkedin  Ashley T. Head on Instagram      Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.  rhoBuEwjzJjEtERC8z0F    

Are you stuck in the following cycle? You can see where you want to be in life, but you just can't figure out how to get there. If this is you, then you're in for a treat.   On this week's episode of The Adverse Effect, we are delighted to welcome transformational author and speaker, Rachel S. Heslin.   For 35 years, Rachel has immersed herself in the study of psychology and is on a mission to help people overcome their hurdles and achieve their goals.  With her ability to figuratively hold a mirror up to her clients, she is able to shift the angle just enough so that, when they look, they see parts of themselves they didn't know were already there.  This episode is filled with tips on managing time, the importance of routine, surviving the breakdown of a relationship, and much more.  Rachel is currently the author of two books: Navigating Life: 8 Different Strategies to Guide Your Way, and Rituals of Release: How to Make Room for Your New Life. Rituals of Release is the first book in her Handbooks for Healing series. Upcoming books in the series include Grieving the Lost Future: Reconciling What Is with What Should Have Been, and Permission to Go On: The Power of Self-Forgiveness.  Her work through her company - The Fullness of Your Power - helps people embrace all parts of themselves so they can live deeper, richer, and more fulfilling lives.  “I believe everybody has all of the resources that they need in order to live incredibly rich and deeply fulfilling lives. But they don't recognize them.” — Rachel Heslin  “Part of my goal is helping people learn how to trust themselves.” — Rachel Heslin  Today on The Adverse Effect:  The power of explanation in childhood   Routine and goal achievement  Time management   Releasing the past  Creating rituals    Resources Mentioned:  Navigating Life by Rachel S. Heslin  Rituals of Release by Rachel S. Heslin  Getting Things Done by David Allen   Connect with Rachel S. Heslin:  The Fullness of your Power website   The Fullness of your Power on Facebook  The Fullness of your Power on Twitter  The Fullness of your Power on Linkedin      Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

How do you know when to trust your gut?   Well, on today's The Adverse Effect we talk to Emily Britton-Arnold who listened to her gut feeling, a feeling that may have saved her from a life-threatening event.   Listen in as Emily shares insights into what it was like growing up with a drug-addicted mother. How she lived through her baby's fight with a rare form of cancer, and her harrowing escape from an abusive marriage.   Emily could have given up — she almost did. However, an idea thrown out by a friend planted a seed that changed everything.  At 39 (and a half) years old, Emily started a new business venture that has provided her with the freedom to live the life she always deserved.   Emily Britton-Arnold is the CEO of Authentic Blend Consulting, an online business management firm, and Mio Creativo, a coworking space. She also coaches women business owners at Punk Rock CEO.  Press play now to discover how she came through and set up her dream business on today's episode of The Adverse Effect. You may even be inspired to begin your own.  “If you look at me on paper from the time I was born ‘til the time I was 39 and a half, nothing said I should be a successful entrepreneur but it was there.” — Emily Britton-Arnold  “Wherever you find yourself today doesn't have to be where you find yourself tomorrow —  it's all up to you.” — Emily Britton-Arnold  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Living with a parent's addiction  The struggles of married life and child sickness  Trusting her gut   Finding her talent and building on it    Resources Mentioned:  Mio Creativo  Connect with Emily Britton-Arnold:  Authentic Blend Consulting  Email: emily@authenticblendconsulting.com    Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

Trigger warning: Discussions of drugs, sexual abuse, and suicide.  What does courage mean to you? On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Nate Gladdin as we explore manhood and courage through our guest's extraordinary life.  Nate's teenage years could have taken a tragic turn, had it not been for the tenacious determination of his mother to set him on the right path.  You see, Nate had turned to drugs and gangs to cover up a secret he had been hiding.    Later in life, he joined the Air Force, but upon returning from deployment Nate was met with some devastating news. This was the catalyst that opened Pandora's box, a box that contained memories of childhood sexual abuse, an abusive father, and child abduction.  Nate had kept his demons buried for all these years; this time he had no option but to face them head-on.    This was followed by several failed attempted suicides. On his final attempt, he had a plan, however, someone came along and changed everything.   Listen to the end as this episode comes with a life-changing growth assignment — all you need is an audio recorder.  Moving to the present day, Nate has remodeled his entire life. He is striving, while still serving, to bring up the seriousness of men's mental health and the importance of doing more than just inheriting one's manhood.  “A lot of people assume that people commit suicide in the military because of the things they've seen” — Nate Gladdin  “You get to craft the man you want to be” — Nate Gladdin    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Military life   Investigating the meaning of courage  Devastating revelations  Abuse of power   Growth assignment   Resources Mentioned:  Inheriting manhood - podcast by Nate Gladdin    Connect with Nate Gladdin:  Inheriting Manhood  Nate Gladdin on Instagram  Email: ngladdin@yahoo.com     Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

What do you do when you have a passion to help your community but don't know where to start?  On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Shiv'on Monique who, with partner Anneka Maquay, created the Show Me Shoes Foundation, helping young black women reach their full potential.    What started off as a small community prom dress and shoe drive has turned into a nationwide success serving over 3,000+ young girls and women in chapters that include Atlanta, GA, Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, Jacksonville, FL, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA and the founders' hometown of Kansas City, MO.  Listen as Shiv'on details how a major disappointing twist of fate prompted her to inspire so many young women's lives.  You'll hear about the highs, the lows, and the adversities they faced and the drive and tenacity they used to conquer them.  Want to learn more about Show Me Shoes and how you can donate to this incredible cause? Check out Donate to Show Me Shoes.    “When you don't get outside of your bubble, you think the world is one way.” — Shiv'on Monique  “You have to really love and be really passionate about what you're doing to stick with it.” — Shiv'on Monique  “We want to be that organization where people can say...Show Me Shoes helped me build my confidence...” — Shiv'on Monique  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Beginnings of the Proms Project   Discussing some of the adversity and challenges faced  Honoring women in the community with Moguls in Heels   Vegan journey   Long-term goals for Show Me Shoes    Resources Mentioned:  Moguls In Heels   Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity by Queen Afua   Man Heal Thyself: Journey to Optimal Wellness by Queen Afua  Connect with Shiv'on Monique:  Show Me Shoes Foundation  Show Me Shoes Foundation on Instagram  Show Me Shoes Foundation YouTube      Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

The global pandemic has touched us all; in these times of uncertainty, it is easy to feel out of control.  On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Dallas, Texas-based chiropractor Dr Alison Ezell and discuss how you can proactively take steps to maintain your health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the importance of healthy eating and tips on supplements.  As of October 2020, there have been 44 million global cases of COVID-19 with, sadly, 1.1 million deaths. These high numbers can promote fear, so it's important to also remember that 32 million people have recovered from the disease too.  Dr. Ezell gives us insights into the concept of how fear and negative energy can attract disease on a cellular level and how crucial it is to be conscious of negative thought patterns.   In The Gift of Ruin (a memoir by Dr. Ezell) she shares her journey to womanhood. She eloquently discusses marriage and relationships, wealth building, mentorships, leadership, purpose, health, and self-development. Knowing the power of these tools, she wants to equip women with the necessary knowledge so that they may fully embody each of these attributes in their lives.    “...the way to get out of that poverty mentality is ... to read” — Dr Alison Ezell    “This is a man's world we live in as women… so we have to control our emotions because if we can't control our emotions, we can't control anything” — Dr Alison Ezell    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Proactively navigating COVID-19  Foods to keep you healthy  Supplements to aid your immune system   The benefits and taboo of talking therapy   The importance of reading    Resources Mentioned:  The Gift of Ruin by Dr Alison Ezell  The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton  Garden of Life   The Banker's Code ~ The Most Powerful Wealth-Building Strategies Finally Revealed by George Antone  Unfair Advantage: The Power of Financial Education by Robert T. Kiyosaki  Connect with Dr Alison Ezell:  Dr Alison Ezell's website   Dr Alison Ezell on Facebook  Dr Alison Ezell on Instagram     Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

As a youngster, John Walsh encountered a good deal of adversity. During high school, he became homeless; his immediate family had moved away and the family that had offered to take him in ended up stealing his savings.   So, how did a homeless high school senior end up becoming a Director for Disney and then CEO of a movement that positively impacts the lives of our youth?  On today's The Adverse Effect, we'll speak with John who emphasizes the important message that... you are never too old to change direction. Proving this by graduating from college and interning at Disney in his 30's, before climbing the ladder to Director within 9 years.  He was successful and had the degrees and accolades on his walls, but he questioned what those walls would look like if he replaced them with pictures of all the people he had impacted in life...they would be blank.  That was when StandoutX was born.   John Walsh is the passionate, energetic, and dedicated President and CEO of StandoutX, whose mission is to inspire and help the next generation of amazing people and world-class businesses to maximize their potential and rise from start to stand out.   “I learned my lessons from the past and I applied them to my future.” —John Walsh  “How can you fulfill a higher purpose or higher calling if you stop at a certain point?” —John Walsh  “I was focusing on the accolades and the degrees and money I got and the titles I had but at the end of the day I wasn't really making a difference.” —John Walsh    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Moving past your plateau in life   How we impact others   Always wanting more and never being satisfied  Discussing the framework in order to ‘standout'  Our purpose in life    Resources Mentioned:  The Standout Experience: How Students and Young Professionals Can Rise, Shine, and Impact When It Matters Most by John Walsh  Connect with John Walsh:  StandoutX  StandoutX on Facebook  JohnWalsh - Standout on Twitter  John Walsh on Facebook  Email: john@standoutmovement.com      Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

Decades-old housing policies, which included redlining, have had a detrimental and lasting effect on American society.   As with housing, did you know that all communities do not receive the same benefits from transportation advancements and investments in the USA?  On today's The Adverse Effects, Henry L Greenidge talks to us about the often-forgotten role that transportation plays in regard to mobility and opportunities.  Henry covers the historical link in the design of the transportation and housing systems that promoted racial segregation and keeps black Americans away from opportunities.  Discover how transportation has played a pivotal role in the context of civil rights. Also, learn about the actions that can be taken to initiate change for the better.  Henry L. Greenidge is a dynamic attorney and government affairs professional with over ten years of experience in policy advising and legal advocacy. His areas of expertise span infrastructure issues such as broadband, energy, sustainability, and mobility—including autonomous transportation. Greenidge is currently the Director of Partnerships & Head of Public Affairs at REEF Technology and a Fellow-in-Residence at the NYU McSilver Institute.    “Transportation can be used to keep us down or give us opportunities.” — Henry L Greenidge  “When you pivot be ready to feel like you don't belong, but it doesn't mean those feelings are true.” — Henry L Greenidge  “...there's a point in time you need to recognize that in order to get to the next level you need to leave some things behind and unfortunately sometimes that means people...” — Henry L Greenidge    Today on The Adverse Effect:  How to tackle the imposter syndrome   Working in the Obama Administration  Transportation and mobility  How transportation can affect mobility   Civil rights and transportation  Implementing change   Resources Mentioned:  The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University  Connect with Nubia Young:  Henry L. Greenidge  Henry L. Greenidge, Esq on Linkedin    Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

Have you ever just wanted to pack up and travel the world?  Did you immediately think about all the reasons why you couldn't? Finances, family, work?   Well, in today's episode of The Adverse Effect we meet Nubia Younge who did just that and found a way to address all those reasons not to go.  As a single mother of two, turning forty and recently laid off from her job, it was time for drastic change. Nubia had been doing everything she was supposed to, except fulfilling her own dreams.  Tune in as Nubia shares how she prepared to conquer Asia and her struggle to find social media representations of herself — a Generation Z woman of color.  Discover fantastic tips on how to avoid negativity deterring you from fulfilling your own dreams and, most importantly, that it's never too late.   Nubia has lived in Thailand, Colombia, and, most recently, Mexico; she is on a mission to embolden and encourage professionals over thirty-five to stop waiting for permission to chase their dreams and to get out of their comfort zone and explore the world.    She is the creator and co-host of Chronicles Abroad, a travel podcast that inspires individuals to live their lives with passion and purpose.  She is also the travel curator and director of Up In The Air Life, a luxury travel company. Last but not least, Nubia has newly launched an ex-pat coaching program called Novice 2 Nomad —  helping Gen Z to transition abroad.[Text Wrapping Break]    “I'm always building bigger and build better and always expanding and it's not meant for everyone to come along on this journey.” — Nubia Younge  “It's never too late and you're never too old.” — Nubia Younge  “...the 3 things that specifically hold people back: family, fear and finances .” — Nubia Younge    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Leaving people behind  The travel bug  Things that hold us back from traveling   Embracing the now Dealing with naysayers      Resources Mentioned:  Novice 2 Nomad   Chronicles Abroad Podcast  Up In the Air  Connect with Nubia Younge:  Nubia Younge: Novice 2 Nomad  Novice 2 Nomad on Facebook  Nubia Younge on Instagram  Nubia's Nibbles     Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

"We have a problem with us that we can't be honest with each other.”  - G. Michael,Police Sergeant in South Side of Chicago    The Conversation: Creating Solutions in a Complicated World  If you watch the news, you hear from the protestors, from the press conferences, from the reporters, the commentators, and the “experts”    ….but how often do we hear from the viewpoint of the police?   In Part 2 of this two-part special, Ken again talks with Sergeant Michael about the changing relationship between the police and the community. They go over police reform, gun control, accountability, and figuring out our next step in police reform.  Insights  Personal Accountability vs Society  Life as a police officer...Why it's not what you think  Do police officers need tanks? Personal responsibility vs Society Do police need more support? Education & resources...Helping society fix crime before the police are called Defund the police or no?      Takeaways of the Conversation  Accountability is key to healing You need to understand what to fix before you heal it. Politics affect every part of our police work  Any solution for police reform must include an understanding of the politics behind police work.  Stopping crime is not an easy thing  Police reform must address the concerns communities have about police in a way that keeps police and the communities they work in safe.    The Homework: Understanding the Other Side of the Police Debate  This year has made our society confront difficult questions about police. As the media and social media spotlight increases on the police, now can be an important time to understand what's going on in your own neighborhood.    Take a moment to find the website of your local police department. Does it provide the information you'd expect? How much citizen involvement is encouraged? What does the police department focus on? How do they hire and recruit?    Your goal here is to get an impression of the police in your community. As someone who lives in the community you probably already have a perspective, but you might not be aware of what the police department says about itself.     Compare what you see on the website with your own interactions with the police or others in your community..    Have a question about the police? Check out the resources for more information.    Websites  Police Locator  Behind the Badge: Examining 10 Types of Police Officers  Policing 101  Reporting Crime and Complaints (USA.gov)  Criminal Arrests and Interrogations FAQ  Your Rights When Dealing With the Police    Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

"People can lead you in any direction they want to...”  - G. Michael,Police Sergeant in South Side of Chicago    The Conversation: Where is the Justice?  In this time of increased media attention about the use of deadly (and sometimes fatal) force, many Black people are asking:  “What is going on?”  Many Black people have turned to expressing their outrage over this question through protests, marches, petitions, social media posts, songs, artwork, dance, and more.  But in the midst of answering this question, are we having the right conversation?  In this powerful episode of the Adverse Effect, Ken talks with a Black sergeant about policing in 2020 and the difficult conversation that our society is grappling with right now.   Insights  Is “Chi-Raq” an accurate view of Chicago?  The power of media to create negative stereotypes  Unequal education = unequal access   Dealing with PTSD  What does it take to be a police officer?  Obstacles in a more diverse police force  Understanding police...from a police's view  Police brutality and police reform  Is the media unfair to the police?  What is the right way towards reform?    Takeaways of the Conversation  Be careful what you feed your brain: The media you watch influences the thoughts you believe. Quick conclusions lead to shallow answers: Effective solutions require more than quick conversations. Reform cannot happen without accountability: You can't fully fix a problem until you define what went wrong.    The Homework: Switching Up Your Comfort Zone  This podcast went into highly emotionally charged territory. When the media portrays stories of brutality and excessive force, it can be hard for everyone.   For today's homework, let's take a step back, away from the news reports and the social media posts….and let's try something different.  Sergeant Michael talked about the importance of understanding the viewpoint of people who think differently than you.  Take a moment to think about what you believe and how you typically act. Are you someone who watches FOX or CNN? Are you someone who normally reads non-fiction, try fiction.  Give yourself just 5 minutes and try something different to expand your perspective. If you are someone who regularly watches Fox, try watching CNN or MSNBC for at least 5 minutes. If you're someone who regularly watches CNN, try watching Fox.  If you don't want to use the news for this experiment, try some other part of your life. Read a fiction book if you normally non-fiction (or vice versa).   It could even be as simple as drinking Pepsi if you're a dedicated Coke fan.  While the point of this 5-minute exercise is not to make light of the important issue, it is a small experiment in a very important principle in the conversation: Opening your perspective  As Sergeant Michael pointed out, our perspective can be really limited (even when we think it's not!) and that can lead us to close out anyone who thinks differently. This doesn't help us understand what's really going on.   Stepping out of your comfort zone, even if it's just for 5 minutes, is a way to practice growing your perspective so you can understand more of what's going on. This makes you more informed and more powerful, regardless of what you think.  Need some help? Check out the resources below.    Websites  International Day of Listening:  Listening with Empathy  Listening to the people who think we are wrong  The Importance of Reading Books and Articles That Challenge Your Views  5 Benefits of Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone   . Want to share your own story?  Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   .

On today's The Adverse Effect, we delve into the adventurous life of ordained doula and Reiki master, Callie Chamberlain, whose commitment to healthcare and well-being for all has taken her across the globe.    From a young age, Callie knew that she wanted to help people but wasn't quite sure how. When she realised that her corporate life and core values did not align, she had a big decision to make.  Callie takes us through her journey - from her refugee humanitarian efforts on the Greek island of Lesbos to her involvement with an award-winning documentary. She also talks about her launch of Minnesota's largest progressive leadership and development program dedicated to building a network of Millennials working across various sectors to advance equity in the region plus more.   “There is a deeper connection between mind and body which is not present in how we think about healthcare” — Callie Chamberlain  “I need to pursue these curiosities because this is what's  going to help me become the person I need to be and show up to lead in the ways that I need to lead...” — Callie Chamberlain  “...you've got to be in alignment to your values, you've got to manage your life in a way that feels good for you” — Callie Chamberlain    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Callie's early years   Breaking out of corporate life   Humanitarian work  How to attain your goals and set core values    Resources Mentioned:  New Leaders Council - Twin cities  Award-winning documentary - Refugee is not my Name - filmed by the Refugee Relief Project  Connect with Callie Chamberlain:  Callie Chamberlain on Twitter  Callie Chamberlain on Instagram  Callie Chamberlain on LinkedIn    Want to share your own story?    Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send out an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST  Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.    Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

The details of a person's addiction journey may vary from another's, however, the path to recovery will often follow the same trajectory – they hit “rock bottom” followed by a pivotal moment of action.   On today's The Adverse Effect, we meet 26-year-old recovered heroin addict turned entrepreneur, photographer, and filmmaker, Conor Miller.  With brutal honesty, Conor takes us through his harrowing journey from destruction, despair, and a life filled with drugs, crime, and alcohol, to his road to recovery filled with purpose.  Whilst his peers were going on to lead normal lives, Conor was graduating to more serious drugs, falling in and out of jail, and surviving alcohol-induced near-death experiences.    Listen as Conor talks through his lessons of toxic relationships, the power of unresolved trauma, and that it's okay to discover your own path to recovery.  Conor is now married with a baby boy. He runs a transportation company called ArdentX which specializes in the transportation of goods throughout America.  “I tried drugs intravenously for the first time at 17 ...by the time I was 21 I had been to jail 5 times.” — Conor Miller  “Recovery is not universal; it is different for everyone.”  — Conor Miller  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Early years and childhood trauma   Escalating drug use  Rock bottom  Accountability and the right recovery path  Counseling and mindset   Abandonment and being vulnerable  Connect with Conor Miller:  Conor Miller on Instagram    Want to share your own story?  Want to talk about your own adversity or know someone who might have an inspiring story to share with our audience? Send an application to become a guest on The Adverse Effect Podcast using the link below:  APPLY AS A GUEST    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.       

Our world has contracted.  The COVID 19 pandemic has launched us into an unimaginable new era where social distancing and isolation have become our new normal.    Extensive research is underway, but, with no cure in sight, just how do we negotiate our surreal world into the foreseeable future?  In today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Assistant Professor and Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  We discuss how socioeconomic variables such as education, wealth and even racial factors can impact healthcare outcomes and result in health disparities.   Dr. Galiatsatos also answers all those important questions about COVID: its origins, ventilator use, how COVID is spread, and, most importantly, how we can try and optimize our body to best fight the virus.  Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos is the co-founder and co-director of Medicine for the Greater Good, a community engagement initiative for healthcare professionals in training that allows them to have meaningful partnerships with the local community. His research focus is on community engagement and health disparities.  “If all things are equal, in a true fashion, we should have equal outcomes regardless of our social-economic status” — Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos  “...if everyone's wearing a face mask in a room the likelihood of catching COVID 19 falls to about 1%.” — Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos  Today on The Adverse Effect:  How socioeconomics impacts health  What is COVID 19 and its origins?   Which patients are considered high-risk   How to protect yourself and your community  Are there after-effects to watch for during COVID 19 recovery?   Resources Mentioned:  Join the COVID update Community Conference Calls  Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos - TEDx   Building Healthy Communities through Medical-Religious Partnership by W. Daniel Hale, PhD, Richard G. Bennett, MD, and Panagis Galiatsatos, MD  Connect with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos:  Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos @ John Hopkins Medicine     Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

Don Carter is a visionary leader, speaker, teacher, and transformational coach.  As a trauma and grief expert, Don has lived through some of the most devastating experiences one could imagine, only to affirm the goodness of life and the greatness within himself.   On today's episode of The Adverse Effect, Don shares how his one act of kindness caused him to become a media sensation. He also shares how he put his tools into practice during the most traumatic time of his life... his wife's suicide.   Don introduces the methods he used to dispel feelings of guilt and, most importantly, embrace the emotional aftermath of his wife's death, enabling him to ‘ease into his grief'.   Through his decade-long law enforcement career or his transformational work with start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Don Carter has sought to inspire and implement changes in the world for the betterment of all.   Join us and listen to how Don has managed to recognize the simple and immense power human beings possess — that of infusing goodness in the things they do.    “The thoughts that I am thinking when I am feeling bad are not in alignment with who I really am.” — Don Carter    “Waves of grief would come, and I just never resisted it, I just let it come.” — Don Carter    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Early years — time in law enforcement  Don shares the traumatic time of his wife's suicide  Managing negative feelings such as guilt   Cultivating goodness  Tips on how to 'ease' into your life instead of resisting    Connect with Don Carter:  Don Carter  Don Carter on Facebook  Don Carter on Twitter  Don Carter on Instagram  Don Carter on LinkedIn       Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  After you have left your review, (click here) to register for a chance to win some Adverse Effect gear!  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

How often do we take our health for granted? On today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to writer, public speaker and soon to be self-published author Kawan Glover.  Kawan was at a great place in life — he had the girl, the grades, sports acumen, and a drive to succeed.  It was on his usual drive to the office in the Spring of 2014, that Kawan unexpectedly experienced the first signs that would dramatically reshape his future forever. This was just the beginning of his long journey that involved a stroke, various brain surgeries, depression, guilt, drug addiction, and most tragically   — attempted suicide. Despite these incredible hardships, Kawan went on to launch his own company called Overcome Adversity. He uses his life-changing experiences to reach out and help others. He is also the author of the inspiring and life-affirming memoir, “Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Find My Life's Purpose”.  Tune in now to discover the tools and advice Kawan has picked up along his journey which have allowed him to keep on pushing through challenges and face his adversity head-on.   “Everything had lost its flavor and color ...I had lost hope.” — Kawan Glover “No matter the adversity, no matter what you're facing, what the obstacles are... there is a shining light and there is a way to overcome.” — Kawan Glover “Sometimes you have to cry to let the light in.” — Kawan Glover “You won't value the light if you don't understand the dark.”  — Kawan Glover Today on The Adverse Effect: Kawan - the early years The beginning of his symptoms  Kawan discusses the dark spaces he found himself in  Advice to get through challenges  Resources Mentioned: Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose” by Kawan Glover (coming soon) Kawan Glover's Go Fund Me page Connect with Kawan Glover: Kawan Glover website Overcome Adversity With Kawan on Facebook Kawan Glover Services on Twitter Kawan Glover on Instagram Kawan Glover on Linkedin Kawan Glover on YouTube   Thanks for tuning in!  Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you! The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

Welcome to Season 4 Adverse Effect family! In this episode Ken gives the update on where the show has been, and where it is going. Ken also shares about the personal journey he is on and his goals for the future.    Thanks for tuning in!  Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!   The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

Drinking was never on Angela Pugh's radar— so how did alcohol addiction creep up on her?  On today's The Adverse Effect, we look at Angela's journey as she narrates how alcoholism nearly robbed her of her life and her future. Some bad decisions came at a steep price, which lead to the turning point in her journey towards sobriety.   Now working in the addiction industry as a Master Coach, Angela uses her wealth of knowledge to help others. As the Co-Founder of Kansas City Recovery, she offers safe and structured sober living environments that embody the principles of a true recovery lifestyle in a safe, clean environment.   Listen as she offers useful and actionable tips in order to take your own first steps.    “Even when it's so discouraging and so overwhelming, you should never stop trying.” — Angela Pugh  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Angela Pugh- the beginning  The addictive personality  Shifting to healthier living   Sober Living Program  Trying to support an addict   Actionable steps to get help    Resources Mentioned:  Sober Living Program  Connect with Angela Pugh:  Angela Pugh  Angela Pugh on Facebook  Angela Pugh Services on Instagram  Angela Pugh on YouTube  Angela Pugh on LinkedIn  hello@angelapugh.com      Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.     

Karen Carrington is no stranger to challenges.  In 2001, she moved from Ottawa, Canada to Toronto without employment opportunities; with nothing but her young son at her side and a few dollars saved in her bank account.   Karen met this challenge head on and was able to secure a home, a job, and also met her husband as she carved out a new life for herself.   On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Karen about her diagnosis of general Anxiety Disorder and the breakdown of her marriage.  We will also delve into her healing process and the time she spent reflecting in order to discover who she really was.  Along with being the author of “A Fresh Start”, Karen is also a motivational speaker and host on a radio talk show.   Listen in as she shares her inspirational journey.  “Being still in a time of healing is action. That is doing something. Being still is doing a lot more for you than ‘doing'.” — Karen Carrington  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Growing up  Challenges of marriage  The process of healing   Writing her book  Going on her journey  The Karen Carrington show on tour   Karen shares her advice on resolution    Resources Mentioned:  A Fresh Start - 111 Affirmations to Make This the Best Year Ever and Create the Life You Want by Karen Carrington  Connect with Karen Carrington:  Karen Carrington  Karen Carrington on Facebook  Karen Carrington on Instagram      Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

Have you ever heard of the 7/11 rule?   In today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to PK Kersey, President and founder of That Suits You.  When, at the age of 22, PK needed to attend a job interview, his pastor stepped in and brought him a suit. This very act of kindness was a pinnacle moment — not only did this fan the flames of confidence and secure him the role, it inspired PK to encourage this sense of confidence in others.  That Suits You is an organization providing men with professional attire to help them get back to work. The organization also does the same for high school seniors for prom and graduation. However, attire is only part of their vision. That Suits You also offers workshops and training concerning the importance of image and manhood as well as thinking beyond the norm of one's abilities and expectations. Since its inception, the organization has helped 8,300 individuals.  “In the first 7 seconds of meeting people, they generally form 11 judgements about you.” — PK Kersey   Today on The Adverse Effect:  Background   Beginnings of That Suits You   Thinking beyond the norm   Working with high school juniors and prom     Resources Mentioned:  Suited for Success  To donate suits   Connect with PK:  That Suits You  That Suits You on Facebook  That Suits You on Twitter  That Suits You on LinkedIn  That Suits You on YouTube  That Suits You on Instagram  Email: PK@thatsuitsyou.org      Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.     

There are many moments that impact our lives, some bringing joy and, others, utter devastation.  But, consider this — moments can be transformed into movements.   Intrigued?  Learn how, on today's The Adverse Effect where we talk to ‘movement maker' and lobbyist Terri B. Williams.     Terri has had many profound moments that shaped her life and she has used them to excel. From lobbying to pass the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act (restricting smoking in public spaces) to the pinnacle moment when her father died, transforming her approach to work and life whilst re-evaluating the importance of being present.  I had to be real with myself and know that I am still the same person if I don't hit those goals.  — Terri B Williams  Today on The Adverse Effect:  The political hierarchy of waiting your turn   Insight into lobbying  The need for diverse representation in politics   Terri's process of reflection after the death of her father  Recovering from being a perfectionist   Resources Mentioned:  The New Philanthropists     The Collective    Connect with Terri B Williams:  Terri B Williams.com   Terri B Williams on Facebook  Terri B Williams on Twitter  Terri B Williams on Instagram  #Movement Maker Tribe  #Movement Maker TV    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

It is not uncommon to have moments in life where you question the next part of your journey...or, indeed, how to get there.  On today's The Adverse Effect, we are talking with Daryl Gilmore about, religion, the LGBTQ community and how you can ask yourself the right questions as you move along your path.  Growing up in a low-income household had its challenges, even still, Daryl's family imparted one of the greatest lessons a person can learn: how to learn. This is a lesson that he has carried throughout his life and one of the many empowering lessons he will share today to help listeners find a way to walk in their own truth.  “I was always invested in following my own dreams and listening to the voice that was whispering in my own soul and I continue to do that till this day; it has always served me well.” — Daryl Gilmore  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Daryl talks about growing up, marriage and religion  Discover the importance of living in your truth  Daryl discusses health advocacy in the black LGBTQ community   Learn how to ask the right question to move further down your path    Resources Mentioned:  Blaqout    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.     

Warning: Discussion of child sexual abuse/ violence.  Imagine reflecting on your childhood and recognizing that your identity crisis began when you were five years old. But then nothing in Sharon's childhood was ‘normal'.   On today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to the founder of Launch Your Creativity, host of Living a Limitless Life Podcast and certified Identity Coach Sharon Hughes.   Sharon narrates her account of growing up in a sexually abusive household and how she has been marred by some form of abuse for most of her life right up to her diagnosis with PTSD as an adult.  It was not until Sharon let go of her past that she was able to step away from those dysfunctional patterns that drove her life's story. She was able to see that she could choose better patterns for her life and, in turn, shape her own destiny.   Listen in to hear how Sharon was able to take back her life after dealing with years of parental neglect, abuse and abusive relationships.     “When you get to that point when you don't want to live anymore, that is a huge sign that you need to get help.” — Sharon Hughes   Today on The Adverse Effect:  Sharon gives her harrowing account of abuse.  How dysfunction can become our “normal”.   Why telling someone your story is key to beginning your journey to recovery.   Discovering your core values.   The importance of a good coach/counselor.  Equality between men and women.   Resources Mentioned:  The Girl in the Garage — (Preorder for Jan 2nd, 2020)  Connect with Sharon Hughes:  Sharon Hughes website  Sharon Hughes on Instagram     Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

Having the best start in life doesn't always keep you from making the wrong choices.  On today's The Adverse Effect we talk business, work-life balance, relationships and piloting with Tony Stricklin.   With a love for high speed and a never-ending drive to strive for his family, Tony talks us through his journey in becoming the owner of a successful barbershop.   Tony will also talk about how he gives back to his community in his role as an associate pastor, providing mentorship to black men and giving children the opportunity to reach for the skies - literally.  Listen in to learn more.   “I wanted to be able to control my own destiny.” — Tony Stricklin   Today on The Adverse Effect:    Tony provides insights into his background and growing up.    Listen to the importance of cultivating the right mindset that leads to achievement.    Discover some great tips on growing a business.    Tony shares his tips on navigating relationships and seeking guidance.    Find out about Tony's ultimate passions.      Resources Mentioned:  The Black Pilots of America   Connect with Tony Stricklin:  Tony Stricklin on Instagram      Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

There is something quite unique about the entrepreneurial spirit: it is the ability to keep striving even if all is lost.   In today's The Adverse Effect, we talk to Myron McCant who had it all — family, business, cars, house — until one day, when it all came crashing down.  Learn how Myron made it back from having to live in his brother's basement to founding, with his wife Penny, the first 24-hour childcare facility in Kansas City — Kiddie Depot1.   But this is not where the story ends. With 400 children on the waiting list, Myron and Penny have since begun the new journey to opening Kiddie Depot Learning Center. Doubling as the site of a pediatric clinic, it will provide a space for parents to conveniently access routine check-ups and urgent care needs for their children.     “I have to keep telling myself, there's a lot of people depending on you and so that dull ax will knock the tree down if you continue chopping.”— Myron McCant.    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Myron discusses his early years growing up and his career.  Hear how he went from the good life to losing it all.  Myron talks about the struggles he had to face and overcome in order to survive.   Discover how Myron cultivated the appropriate mindset and the tools he used.  Learn about Myron's and Penny's new project.     Connect with Myron McCant:  The Kiddie Depot Learning Center    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

Gina realized her self-worth when she became a teacher at 21, becoming the youngest Head Teacher at the largest school in her district. However, a terrifying fall on a ski trip left Gina with what she thought was only a concussion; she did not know that her injuries were far more serious and would require the use of a wheelchair, in some capacity, throughout her life.  On today's The Adverse Effect, we will hear how Gina tackled challenges in her new role as Head Teacher while navigating her new life as a wheelchair user.  Learn how Gina reinvented herself after leaving her position as Head Teacher to become a no. 1 bestselling author and motivational speaker; empowering leaders and their teams to work smarter and think strategically.    “It's not the challenge that defines us, it's what we do with that challenge, it's how we approach it.” — Gina Gardiner  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Discussing the parallels between the UK and the US.  Discrimination in the working environment.  Learning to reinvent yourself and harness opportunities.  Gina discusses her membership group and development program.  Gina takes us through the 5 important pathways.  Discover Gina's Happiness Challenge — a tool to get back to a happier place.     Resources Mentioned:  Thriving Not Surviving: The 5 Secret Pathways To Happiness, Success and Fulfilment by Gina Gardiner. No 1 International bestseller   Chariots On Fire: The WINNING FORMULA FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS  Connect with Gina Gardiner:  Thrive Together Tribe    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to give us a high rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.     

In today's episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to Chris Goode on his journey to becoming the founder of Kansas City's No 1 health food establishment: Ruby Jean's Juicery. After making his way up to a high-flying position, he was happy for a while, but it still felt like he was in a mental cubicle — something was missing. Chris knew he wanted to create a legacy that encapsulated his late grandmother Ruby Jean. She had played such a pivotal role in his life, but her untimely death from diabetes left Chris with a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. He also knew that he really liked juice... It was July 25th, 2015, when Ruby Jean's Juicery opened. Join us as we discuss the emotional grand opening, and learn some great tips for budding entrepreneurs.   “I was emotional, I was happy, scared but we opened and hit the ground running.” — Chris Goode   Today on The Adverse Effect: ● Hear about the most influential people in Chris's life as he grew up. ● Learn more about Chris as he discusses his college life and his successful career. ● Discover the lightening-bulb moment for the inception of Ruby Jean's Juicery. ● Hear as Chris discusses the inspirations in his life. ● Find out the details surrounding the day of the grand opening. ● Learn about the future of Ruby Jean's Juicery. ● Uncover some great tips for entrepreneurs everywhere. Connect with Chris Goode: ● Ruby Jean's Juicery ● Ruby Jean's Juicery on Facebook ● Ruby Jean's Juicery on Twitter ● Ruby Jean's Juicery on Instagram   Thanks for tuning in! Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code. Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up to date on what's in store for you! The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.  

It can seem challenging to counter the fast-paced world that is life. Changing your “normal” to find balance, and the confidence to make positive lifestyle choices, mentally, physically and emotionally, can seem daunting.  In today's episode, we meet New-York born, Miami-based Jasmin Terrany. Holding two master's degrees from Columbia University, she is the inventor of Life Therapy™, a combination of psychotherapy and coaching plus mindfulness and meditation with Eastern spiritual practices.  Join Ken and Jasmin as they take the audience through the inner and outer space of meditation, the seemly dwindling art of communication and tips for singles on finding the right partner for you.   “Meditation is simply taking a moment to pause from your life and to look within.”— Jasmin Terrany  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Jasmin gives some insight into her background.  Discover some great lessons on meditation.   Learn the 5 fundamental connections you can make with a potential partner.  Tips and advice on how to move from single life to a relationship.  Resources Mentioned:  Extraordinary Mommy- book by Jasmin Terrany  Connect with Jasmin Terrany:  Jasmin Terrany.Com  Jasmin Terrany on Facebook  Jasmin Terrany on Twitter  Jasmin Terrany on Instagram  Jasmin Terrany on YouTube     Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up to date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

Violette de Ayala is this week's guest. Using her ‘super talent,' she is helping others move from poverty to a wealthy mindset.  A Cuban-American social entrepreneur, founder of FemCity® and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women, Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business and Business Insider News as a small business expert.  Together, Ken and Violette provide some valuable tips on breaking free from poverty and developing a wealthy mindset by sharing their own personal stories, from childhood to their ever-continuing journey.  Violette shares the importance of taking action, not waiting for the right circumstances to present themselves and the significance of networking.  Listen for the three important features that characterize a wealthy mindset and discover the all-important formula to deciding your business or side hustle.    “When you talk about poverty mindset and wealth mindset...you have to make the decision that this is not what you signed up for and there is something greater for you” — Violette de Ayala    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Violette de Ayala shares valuable insights into what inspired her to help others achieve a wealth mindset.    Learn what a wealth mindset is.  Hear about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of meeting new people.    Find out how you can shift your mindset from poverty to wealth.  Unearth the formula to deciding your business or side hustle.  Discover where Femcity is now.  Connect with Violette de Ayala:  Visit FemCity®  FemCity® on Facebook  FemCity® on Twitter  FemCity® on Instagram  Violette de Ayala on Facebook  Violette de Ayala on Twitter   Violette de Ayala on Instagram    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.    The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

“If I have a goal, I start from the bottom line.”  Micah Thomas Jr., IFBB pro bodybuilder, mechanical engineer, athlete, father, and goal crusher    The Conversation: Moving Forward 1% Each Day     In this episode, we talk with the multi-talented Micah Thomas Jr. Besides being a personal friend of Kenneth, Micah has experienced an amazing career that evolved from athlete to pro bodybuilder to mechanical engineer to future Mr. Olympian.    Micah shares how he developed the mindset that allowed him to chase down any dream in his path. He shares how his childhood prepared him to show up ready for adversity and how failure taught him to move through insecurities and setbacks.     Find out why Micah says faith and moving the needle 1% in your goals is the key to conquering your dreams faster than ever.  ,  Insights:  Growing up with a father with a no-quit attitude  The impact of losing your mother at a pivotal age   Why you shouldn't be in competitive mode ALL the time  Living a busy life with the right focus and intensity  Why your goal should be YOUR goal, not someone else's  Why you need a standard to keep track of your goals  Moving forward when you don't feel like you're moving at all  Why you shouldn't flip flop on your goals...but you should adapt your strategy  The process of achieving your goals...when most people are stuck chasing dreams  Tapping into your faith to fuel your dreams    Other Quotes:  “We would practice before practice.”    “I've always been enamored of being an anomaly.”.     “I love people telling me what I can't do.”    “You gotta love the process.”    “From a very young age, I already knew what I wanted to be.”    “Sometimes in order to get better, you gotta get worse.”    “We can learn anything from even the worst person.”     The Homework: Take less than twenty minutes to reprogram your mind in these 4 steps:    5 minutes: Write down one goal that you have never achieved.  5 minutes: For the goal you listed, write down every excuse or obstacle that stood in your way.  5 minutes: Read these excuses and obstacles out loud to yourself. Notice how you feel while reading them.  5 minutes: Take one of the obstacles or excuses from your list and commit to a minimum of 5 minutes tomorrow proving that excuse wrong. If you're comfortable, share your excuse (and your victory) with the hashtag: #Workingtheprocess          About Our Guest:  Micah Thomas, Jr. is an athlete turned IFBB pro bodybuilder, mechanical engineer,  and father who also holds an MBA.    Instagram    Facebook    

Winifred A. Winston is a dyslexia consultant, author, speaker and coach.   She is on a mission to educate, empower and equip African American parents with the tools to successfully advocate for their children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.  On today's episode, Winifred talks about how she used her steely determination to obtain a diagnosis for her daughter and find a way to get her the support she needed.   She also shares an insightful look into dyslexia, shattering some of the myths about this learning difficulty.   Outside of work, Winifred is a volunteer state leader with Decoding Dyslexia MD, and co-founder of the Baltimore City Chapter, a grassroots parent advocacy and support group for parents and children.  She is also an administrator of a special education school and founder of Dyslexia Advocation™.    “Go to meetings, call, research, read. I fell asleep listening to podcasts, listening to webinars about dyslexia just so I could learn, because at the end of the day, you are your child's first advocate.” — Winifred A. Winston    Today on The Adverse Effect:  From New York to North Carolina, Winifred describes life growing up.    Winifred discusses how she spotted the signs of her daughters learning difficulties.     Listen to Winifred describe her struggle to get a diagnosis for her daughter.    Discover some misconceptions about learning difficulties.     Hear some great tips for parents and caregivers in regards to learning difficulties and getting the right help.      Resources Mentioned:    Decoding Dyslexia Maryland  Individualized Education Program (IEP)  Connect with Winifred Winston:  Winifred A. Winston on Facebook  Winifred A. Winston on Twitter  Winifred A. Winston on Instagram  Winifred A. Winston on LinkedIn      Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is leave a review and email or DM for your promo code.   Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!    The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.   

Being a burn survivor has many challenges: many people see the physical scars, however, there are also mental and emotional scars, which can be even more difficult to accept. Shawn Simmons was an inner-city youth from Newark, New Jersey who, despite violence, drugs and bad influences in his neighborhood, used education as a tool to get out of those conditions.     As a first-generation college student, Shawn attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ in the fall of 1999 on a full-ride scholarship.    It would be the morning of January 19, 2000 whilst Shawn and roommate Alvaro Llanos slept, that a drunken fraternity prank gone wrong would change their lives and futures forever.     When two fraternity college students set fire to a banner on a bulletin board and slipped away without pulling any alarms or alerting residents, no one could have foreseen the devastation this one act would result in. Three students perished and 58 others were injured due to their actions; Shawn and Alvaro were amongst the most severely burned and injured, almost losing their lives.    Today, Shawn and Alvaro travel the country speaking to college and high school students about the most difficult time of their lives and the importance of fire safety and prevention, both, on and off campus. Their story is one of overcoming adversity — becoming comfortable in their burned skin — and how their bond with each other helped them get their lives back. It's also a journey of forgiveness towards the individuals convicted of starting the fire.     “I always tell people that...a burn survivor or any survivor of any type of accident or any type of illness is still a human being.” — Shawn Simmons  “I always tell people, if you see a burn survivor — if you're curious to know what happened to that person — ask them their story, they'll most likely open up.” - Shawn Simmons  “Our scars are our story, so if you want to know my story and you see my scars, just ask me.” - Shawn Simmons  “... the question comes — if you could have changed the direction in which you went to avoid the fire would you have done it and I always answer...absolutely not. I always feel if we didn't go that way, if we would have made the left instead of made the right, I wouldn't be here to share this journey right now and I survived for a reason.” - Shawn Simmons  “You can never know what your adversity is going to be, but it's how you persevere through your adversity.” - Shawn Simmons  “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” - Shawn Simmons  Today on The Adverse Effect:  Shawn talks about his journey out of the inner city and adjusting to the diversity of college campus life.     Listen as Shawn retells the harrowing events on the night of the fire.   Hear about some of the difficulties people encounter in supporting a burn survivor.  Discover some of the positives that resulted from Shawn's tragedy.  Shawn shares his unexpected journey into becoming an inspiring national speaker and advocate for fire safety.  We leave with a surprise guest.     The Homework: Take less than 30 minutes today to change your perspective:  5 minutes: Watch a clip from the movie “After the Fire”, which covered the incident. (Caution: Some scenes might be too realistic for younger children  5 more minutes: Review the Healthy Children website on burn safety. Make one change to make your home a safer place.   5 more minutes: Take a quiz on burn safety and treatment. For any questions that you got wrong or were unsure about, find a website to get more information.   11 minutes: Watch an interview with Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos.   2 minutes: See what the sprinkler laws are in your state.        Resources Mentioned:  The Ready Foundation   "After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival" by Robin Gaby Fisher - New York Times Bestseller  Documentary "After the Fire: A Story of Heroes and Cowards" directed by Guido Verweyen.  Connect with Shawn Simmons:  Alvaro and Shawn's website  Alvaro and Shawn on Instagram    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!  The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. 

Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar international industry. The State Department estimates there are 30 million people living in slavery or slave-type conditions across the world.  In today's hard-hitting episode of The Adverse Effect, we speak to Nancy Hartwell, an internationally recognized authority on human trafficking and the twenty-first-century slave trade. She has carried out 719 radio and TV interviews in 30 countries trying to educate people about this harrowing subject and has written a series of three "faction" books featuring the victims of this crime.  This mouth-dropping episode is an education into the mafia factions behind this highly organized industry.  With eye-opening accounts, Nancy gives details of just how widespread trafficking is, both domestically and internationally. Listen to some shocking revelations of states that serve as trafficking headquarters.  This is an important episode showing some of the predatory techniques used to entrap vulnerable people and useful tips on how to safeguard your family against internet crime and exploitation.    “After illegal drugs, human trafficking is the biggest criminal enterprise on the planet.” — Nancy Hartwell    Today on The Adverse Effect:  ● Nancy details the organizations behind trafficking including who they target and how they operate.  ● Listen to what is being done to tackle trafficking.     ● Hear about Nancy's book, Harem Slave, which reached number 7 on Amazon.   ● Nancy describes techniques that predators use and key ways to safeguard your family.  ● What you can do to help?   Resources Mentioned:  ● Harem Slave - by Nancy Hartwell   ● Prince Ibrahim's Harem  ● Voices from the Harem  Connect with Nancy Hartwell:  ● Nancy Hartwell's website    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!    The Adverse Effect podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon 

Navigating the minefield of parenting throws up its daily challenges, but what if your children are blind ... and you are too?   In today's episode, Ken Cheadle explores the world of Ashley Wayne, a wife, mother and writer who happens to be totally blind. She and her sighted husband are raising two internationally adopted blind children and are in the middle of their third international adoption.   Born in Florida but now living in Utah, ocean-loving Ashley recalls the anguish her parents faced with her early arrival — followed by the heartbreaking revelation that in the three months after coming home from the neonatal intensive care unit she had become blind.  Ken delves into Ashley's school days, from attending a public high school to the not-so-smooth introduction of her now husband.    Intrigued? Join Ken and guest Ashley Wayne as they discuss overcoming the processes of international adoption, caring for children with special needs and how to treat someone who may be blind at … The Adverse Effect.    “Asking for help does not make you weak or less of a person, it just makes you human.” — Ashley Wayne    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Learn how Ashley's parents dealt with her early arrival and the discovery that their beloved new baby had become blind.    Hear how Ashley negotiated her school years.     Discover her battle through the international adoption process while also dealing with discrimination.    Find out about the challenges and the beauty of living with children with special needs.     Listen to Ashley share techniques on how to avoid the victim mentality and some useful tips on how to speak to someone else who is blind.  Connect with Ashley Wayne:  Read her blog @ Life the Braille Edition  A Blind View on Facebook    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!    The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon 

Do you have a dream to be the founder of a Fortune 100 company, or develop an organization so successful that it is acquired by one?   If so, today's guest has some great advice for you.  In this episode, Bryan Shannon recounts his personal journey from the perils of inner-city life to his current status as Managing Director of ORDP,  powered by TicketRX .   As the eldest of 5 — growing up in inner-city St. Louis — life for Shannon wasn't easy. But with a burning desire to achieve and be a shining example for the rest of his siblings, he fought hard to stay on the right path.  With his aunt as a point of reference for how to succeed in life, he thought his only hope was to become a doctor. It wasn't until a chance encounter with one of his mother's Black Enterprise magazines that his true calling presented itself… as a business owner!  With a growing family and a lucrative career, Shannon lost sight of his goals, until one day, on the search for a document, a chance find brought him right back to his old dream.   What Shannon didn't know was that the most exciting journey of all was about to begin.     “It basically went from an idea on the back of a napkin to something that got acquired by a Fortune publicly-traded company...” — Bryan Shannon    Today on The Adverse Effect:  Hear about life growing up in the inner-city.     Shannon discusses college life and his successful career.    Hear about the accidental rediscovery of his old business plan for TicketRX.    Find out about the steps he used to bring his startup business concept to life.    Listen to where TicketRX is now.    Shannon's advice on how to maximise the process of being “acquired” as a business.    Hear some great tips for the right mindset.  Resources Mentioned:  E scholars   Ticket RX on Facebook  The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho    Thanks for tuning in!   Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Don't forget to check out our website, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you!    The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.  .

The Conversation:  In this episode, we talk with Cera Byer about the lesson of body acceptance and self-care. Cera shared her powerful story of moving past childhood abuse, excessive diets, and negative thinking sparked by her own family to become a mentor to others needing help to achieve body confidence.   Insights:  Here's what Cera shared:   How her parent's negative relationship with food started a chain of dieting at age 6, insecurity,, obesity, and an eating disorder  Her powerful breakthrough moment in the shower that caused her to pivot towards a new level of body acceptance Her legal emancipation from her parents as a teenager and how that affected her body  The conversation she had with her mother about body confidence and self-esteem The message she would want to pass onto her mother about accepting your body Her new work built on her wisdom as a trainer, lived experience as a person experiencing abuse and shame, and mentorship as a person who made it through her obstacles   Memorable Quote: “I was put on a diet at 6.”   The Homework: Take some time today to do these 3 simple things: Take a moment to list at least 5 things that you like about your body. Find a place where you can read the 5 things you wrote out loud. Notice how your body feels when you read these 5 things. Throughout the day, repeat these things every time you have a negative thought about your body.   6 Pillars of Body Love Pillar #1: Radical Self-Acceptance Pillar #2: Body Care Pillar #3: Positive Self-Talk Pillar #4: Cultivating Pleasure Pillar #5: Boundaries & Self-Advocacy Pillar #6: Body Advocacy   About Our Guest: Cera Byer is a coach, teacher, and trainer who turned her struggles with body insecurity, childhood abuse, anorexia, parental neglect, and more into a mission to teach others how to accept and love their bodies throughout their lifetime.   LiveJournal Dr. Joe Dispenza Intuitive Edge Coaching Cera Byer on Instagram The 5 Love Languages GoFundMe for Body Love Lab   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!    ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: Nikita Graves talks with Ken about living a multi-layered life with discussions about creativity, anxiety, and entrepreneurship. Nikita shares her journey through creativity, anxiety, and entrepreneurship while living a constantly upward-moving and expanding life.   Insights: Here's what Nikita shared: Balancing transparency with privacy: How to share personal information without giving away your secrets Pursuing your creativity: Following your creativity Dealing with anxiety as a performer and in everyday life Encouraging creativity in children and in community Balancing work, art, and business in a multi-layered life   Memorable Quote: “I've always had a love for the arts and expressing me, even when I didn't know I was doing so....”   The Homework: Take some time today to do at least three things: Write down everything you feel that you have to do today. Beside everything on your list, write down the role that the activity requires for. For example if one of your tasks is to “Pick up kids from school”. That role would be “Parent”. Review your list and remove any activity without an important role.   About Our Guest: Nikita Graves is a creative who has works in various creative spaces including singing, writing, painter, mompreneur, nurse, mental health advocate, and blogger as a person with a multi-layered lifestyle.   Jay-Z 444 Album on Genius   The Calming Canvas   The Calming Canvas on Instagram   The Sandi Blonde Chic Blog   Sandi Speaks on Instagram   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!    ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: In this episode, we talk with Reggie Calhoun Jr. about his experiences as a college student athlete (the good and the bad) and how those experiences led him to develop an innovative program aimed to help college athlete evolve beyond sports. Reggie how his experiences in the military, college, and beyond helped him reach the point where he can now mentor others.   Insights: Here's what Reggie shared: Why his non-traditional upbringing as a kid in a military family prepared him to adapt to the confusion of college How he learned to navigate the maze of being a college student athlete Why college athletes need to control the game while they're in college and expand their options when they are out in the real world Reggie's vision for a more empowered student athlete   Memorable Quote: “Our saying here is ‘The platform is sports. The project is life.”   The Homework:  Take at least 15 minutes today to do four simple things Name one thing that you achieved in the past that you once considered impossible. Find some inspirational music and begin playing for at least the next 5 minutes While the music is playing, close your eyes and mentally walk through the moments you achieved something impossible Now, open your eyes. Think about anew problem that you consider impossible right now.. Free write for the next 5 minutes about ways you can conquer that impossible dream.   About Our Guest Reggie W Calhoun Jr. is a former college student athlete who turned his experience into a movement. He is the founder of RPA College and The Rezolution Conglomerate who also worked as a combat engineer in the Army National Guard    Links Reggie Calhoun Jr. on LinkedIn Reggie Calhoun Jr. on Twitter RPA College RPA College on Instagram   Additional Info FAFSA NCAA Information on Student Athletes Applying to College as a Student Athlete   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!    ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: In this episode, we get introduced to the life-transforming journey of Tekisha Harvey, a burnt-out marketing professional who took a leap of faith out of the office to manifest her dreams. Tekisha Harvey shares the financial, and emotional steps she took to arrive at life of travel, high-value consulting, and living on her own terms.   Insights: Here's what Tekisha shared:   Dealing with the “itch”, the vague  feeling that you have more in store than you currently see The steps Tekisha took to maintain financial discipline and reach a large savings goal  How to build your own entrepreneurial journey, whether you're starting a business or side hustle The power of networking to achieve your vision Learning to define success on your own terms   Memorable Quote: “My definition of success is no longer the things. It is “Do I feel like I'm growing or expanding, yes or naw?'.”   The Homework: Take some time today to 3 these three simple things: Imagine that you had to create a vision board within 5 minutes. Name at least 3 items that you would put on that board. Spend 5 writing down all of the excuses or obstacles that would get in your way. Now destroy the paper you wrote the excuses on. Find one way to get closer to something on your vision board (even if it's just researching the ideas for 5 minutes on Google).   About Our Guest: Tekisha Harvey is a marketing professional and brand consultant with experience for some of the top Fortune 500 Companies including Macy's, ConAgra, and Coach. who left the corporate world to design her own happiness on her terms. In addition to working as a consulting on her own projects, she is the Marketing & Strategy Lead of AClara Research, an organization providing insights into the cannabis and hemp industry.   Links Tekisha Harvey's website Tekisha Harvey on LinkedIn Tekisha Harvey on Instagram   Additional Info AClara Research How to Make a Vision Board (via Jack Canfield)   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!    ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: In this episode, Joshua Proby shares his story about overcoming abuse, 12 years of prison, and the baggages from his past to become a mentor passionate about helping others turn their life's pain into a blessing. Joshua shares his story, his struggle, and the wisdom he gained from everything he went through-an abusive household, prison, Atlanta, and writing a book.   Insights: The negative cycle of pain and abuse that led Josh into 12 years of prison  Why Joshua Proby says the pain in our life's story is key to transformation The advice that Joshua Proby would give to a 18-year old self Moving forward when you have baggage The advice that Joshua Proby would give to a 34-year old Memorable Quote: “It wasn't until I was sentenced to my time that I started to understand who I was.”   The Homework: Take a few minutes today to do one of the following: Write a letter to your 18-year old self. Write a letter to your 34-year old self. Write a letter to your 74-year old self. As you write one of these letters, notice the emotions that come up. Do you feel hopeful or nervous, anxious, or regretful? Take a little time to reflect on what that means and what you can do now to change.   About Our Guest: Joshua Proby is an entrepreneur, minister, life coach, author, and motivational speaker who shows other people how to release the emotional baggage that keeps them trapped in negative cycles.   Links “When Opposites Attract” JoshuaProby.com The 30-Day Journey From Prison to Spiritual Peace Joshua Proby on LinkedIn Joshua Proby on Instagram T.P. Hearn joke on carrying burdens   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!    ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: In this episode, Tiffany Southerland shares her journey, how she got to wear she is today as well as intriguing insights we can all learn from. We talk about everything from being your best self to determining your identity and so much more.  Insights: Here's what Tiffany shared: We all have our own process Our feelings are real but they aren't always true Our feelings can lead us away from the truth The best people in this world are constantly improving and learning Shedding expectations of the past to become the fullest version of yourself What is your identity? Acknowledging what is true for you what is not true for someone else A fulfilling career starts with fulfilling lives Starting with self-reflection  Memorable Quote: “If I don't seek to understand myself, how will I seek to understand other people?” The Homework: Take some time today to do these three simple things: Get up close and personal with your emotions and experiences Sit still and ask yourself “What am I feeling?”, “Why am I feeling this?” Figure out who you can ask to help you figure out what you want to do next About Our Guest:  Tiffany Southerland is from Hempstead, Long Island. She now lives in Philadelphia and has been there since she finished her undergrad at Cornel University in social work. She completed grad school and started her career in Philadelphia as Lawyer. Eventually she realized that wasn't fulfilling her and stepped out to pursue a different path. Tiffany is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and has carried that with her throughout her journey. Learn more about Tiffany during this episode. Links How Does She Do It Podcast  Twitter: @tiffsouth – https://twitter.com/tiffsouth Instagram: @tiffsouth https://instagram.com/tiffsouth   Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!  . ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .

The Conversation: In this episode, personal finance instructor/serial entrepreneur/investor Terrance Wyatt talks about financial literacy, but not in the way you would expect. Their conversation delved into investing, real estate, and cryptocurrency. Insights: Here's what Terrance shared: The importance of financial literacy Why mindset is key to financial mastery The one financial strategy that 90% of rich people use to grow & stay wealthy How to get started with financial literacy in just 10 or 15 minutes a day Why it's so important to learn about investing for your life  Memorable Quote: “Your life depends on learning about investments.”  The Homework: Take some time today to do these three simple things: Spend the next 24 hours tracking the money you spend. (Be sure to note what businesses you spend your money with.). Find the stock price of each of those businesses you spent money with. (For example, if you went to Burger King or Starbucks, look up their stock price and write it down.)  Imagine that you had $1,000 to invest in the companies in your list. Circle which ones you would invest in. Put them in a virtual stock trading site (Look in links below) and see how they perform after a week. About Our Guest:  Terrance Wyatt, MBA is an instructor, finance expert, and cryptocurrency investor who was able to leave the corporate world at 32 because of smart investments. He is the founder of several businesses including No Bull Investing, Inc and the founder of Southeast Young Professionals, Inc., and the organizer of “African American & Minority Cryptocurrency Association, a Meetup in Atlanta. His mission is to help “the average Joe or Jane” leverage free and low-cost tools to  master advanced financial topics and gain financial mastery. Links No Bull Investing: Investing 101 For Financial Freedom  Next Level Investing For Financial Freedom: An Introduction to Alternative Investments Additional Info “Guns and Butter” quote (Note: Strong language used) The Top Four Amazon Shareholders 90% of the World's Millionaires do this to Create Wealth (CollegeInvestor.com) Investopedia Best Stock Market Simulators    Check out kennethcheadle.com for more information, podcast episodes and blog posts!  . ➡️ The Adverse Effect Podcast with Ken Cheadle is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon .