What College Didn't Teach Me

Many people have ambitions of getting to "where the money resides!" However, a lot of people lack the knowledge of how to get there. On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my childhood friends, Gabbi Rodgers, on money mindset and the value of financial literacy. Gabbi is the founder of Abundant Living Financial Wellness Services Inc. where she provides a holisitic approach to helping people become better with their personal finances in hopes of achieving abundance in all areas of their life. If you would like to get in contact with Gabbi, email her at contact@weareabundantliving.com or checkout her Instagram and Facebook at @weareabundantliving.Please share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned!- Christian Inspires

I'm pretty sure we all would like to get to where the money resides. However, have you ever thought about where your purpose resides? Your purpose likely lives outside of your current comfort zone. You may be thinking, “how do I get out of my comfort zone?” Well, well, well. I got the perfect episode for you! On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ademusoyo Awosika-Olumo. She is another friend of mine who was in Pitt Excel with me. She is the CEO of Creatic Ventures, a Senior Software Engineer, a Notion ambassador, one of the co-creators of Mac Scientists, and many more achievements/roles that I could fill this page with. We had a great talk on what it looks like to live with no limits and operate beyond your comfort zone.If you liked this episode, please share it with someone you think would benefit from it and follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned!- Christian Inspires

What makes a great leader? Well, I'll tell you it's definitely not just someone that knows how to give commands. Leaders come in all different flavors but the great ones are empathetic, confident, accountable, strategic, and decisive. Enjoy this discussion with my good friend, Joy Frazier, on what it looks like to be a great leader.- Christian Inspires

I've heard the phrase, "I'm going to be a little selfish and take care of myself" way too much. Why? Because, it is not selfish to take care of yourself! We have to change the way we think about self care and realize it is a necessity and should be a part of our every day lives. Tune in to this minisode to hear what I have to say about this.If you enjoyed the message, shares this with someone you think may enjoy it.Also, follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires 

Exploring the world can sound like an amazing endeavor to some and a scary one to others. Nonetheless, I believe that beyond just seeing beautiful sights, eating decadent foods, and speaking other languages, going to a different country can open your mind to understanding different ways of living that you may have never experienced before. I've grown a lot from being able to be immersed in different cultures and believe it's necessary for everyone to see what a world beyond the environment they've been raised in is like.Enjoy this discussion I have with my good friend, Gaby, on our experiences traveling through multiple countries and what we've learned from our international adventures. Follow the podcast on Instagram @wcdtmpod and share this episode with someone you believe might enjoy it.Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned!- Christian Inspires

What we see with your eyes (sight) and what you see with your mind (vision) are two very different things. However, the two can be utilized together to help you get to where you want to be. Check out this minisode to better understand how!Share this with minisode with someone who could benefit from it.Go be great today, because you are.- Christian Inspires

There are billions of people all through out the world. While we were all born as individual human beings, we didn't come into this world alone. We were born into families and, as we grew older, we began to build relationships with friends. These were our first exposures to community, a group of people you were tied to based around a core belief, objective, or identity. My good friend, Christine, and I talked about our experiences with community on this episode and a plethora of knowledge was shared in our discussion.Share this episode with someone you think might benefit from it and follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires

COVID has affected each person all over the world in some way. We hear on the news about the people who've caught COVID, the businesses hurt by it, and the urgent need for vaccines. However, we rarely hear about how the healthcare workers who have to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus are feeling and how they've been impacted. On this episode, I brought in one of my close friends, Alexis Paules, who is also a registered nurse, that has worked most of her nursing career during the pandemic. She shared her experience and insight on taking care of people who've been diagnosed with COVID. Hearing her stories, you can't help but think nurses and doctors are some of the many heroes during this time in history.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod and share this episode with someone you think will benefit from it.Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned!- Christian Inspires

A lot of us do things without being fully aware of our influence. What you say or do to someone can leave a lasting impression on their life. Be confident in knowing you have influence and can make a change in someone's life. Whether it be positive or negative is up to you.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod and share this minisode with someone you think may benefit from it.Go be great today, because you are.- Christian Inspires

Even though therapy has been becoming more popular and widely accepted, it is still taboo in certain cultures. Growing up, therapy seemed like something you only needed to go to if you felt like you were losing your mind and saw no way out. Now that I've actually started going to therapy since mid-November of last year, I've found it to be very helpful and welcoming for people who just need some feedback and guidance in an area they may be struggling in. During this episode, I bring back my good friend, Jonathan Hightower, to discuss our experiences in therapy and how we've grown because of it.Check us out on Instagram at @wcdtmpod and share this episode with someone you think may benefit from it.Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned.- Christian Inspires

Nowadays, it is difficult to live life in the current moment. Social media, large ambitions, and a lot of comparison can cause us to live outside of where we are. We see what other people are doing and aspire to be like them or we can focus on everything we are not and feel depressed. What I've come to learn in the past months is life is a culmination of moments that we must live in each step of the way. Instead of having our minds stuck in the past, the future, or where someone else is, it is important to be right where your feet are.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Now, go be great today, because you are.- Christian Inspires

Manifesting your future requires you to succeed in your present. Listen to this great, in-depth conversation with life coach, Lynette Cohen, as we explore what you can do to help create the future that you want.- Christian Inspires

It's hard sometimes to be yourself but imagine how it feels to try and be something you're not to appease other people. Sounds like a rough life if you ask me. On this episode, I talk with one of my childhood best friends, Peter, about fighting through a lifelong battle with your own identity and how to handle the expectations of others as well as yourself. Please subscribe to the podcast on whichever platform you are listening on. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Stay real, stay ready, and stay tuned!- Christian Inspires

Have you ever had beef with somebody? I'm not talking about filet mignon. I'm talking about real struggles and hardships with somebody else. Well, my Dad and I had some issues throughout my teenage years and eventually into college. A lot of pain and resentment happened throughout those years but one night on a Christmas break back from college, we had a three hour conversation that helped my Dad and I squash our beef. Listen to this episode to hear how that conversation went from both perspectives and how we've been able to grow our relationship to a place where it is currently restored and renewed.Please follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires 

Listen, I know you made some mistakes. But you are not defined by what you can't do. You are defined by what you're capable of. Don't let some downfalls keep you down. Even the best of us are not perfect. But, be persistent through the mistakes to reach your success. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod. Now, go be great today, because you are.- Christian Inspires

"Love is patient, love is kind, love is felt most when it's genuine." Shoutout to Hezekiah Walker. On this episode, my good friend, Brittany, and I discuss our various experiences in loving others and how to love people in our lives well. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires

A lot of times when we're going through challenging times in life, it becomes challenging for us to see ourselves on the other side of our situation. Meaning, we don't see ourselves in the success that would result if we didn't give up or give in. Please don't make your struggle go in vain. Get a reward for withstanding the pressure and enduring with perseverance. You've survived all of your worst days, what's another obstacle to a beast like you?- Christian Inspires

There is a world of possibilities of who you can be. Sometimes, there will be people, including yourself, who will try to convince you that you can not be everything you were created to be. Don't allow someone's narrow mindedness keep you from achieving the totality of your life. What you want to do is not only possible, but it's past possible. Not only can you accomplish what you want to pursue, you can succeed at a high level.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.   - Christian Inspires

Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is your better, and your better is your best. This is the real motto.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires

Life is a marathon, not a race. Don't rush to get a reward and forget about the greater joy that is found in the journey. On this episode, I talked with one of my childhood best friends, Manny, about finding happiness within the pursuit of what you're working towards.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.- Christian Inspires

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Who you are is a culmination of who other people are that you have looked up. Your beliefs, morals, and habits you have came originally from somebody else, you just incorporated what you liked into your own life. This is how we all are. However, it is important that we have good beliefs, morals, and habits. Ultimately, it is paramount that we have good role models and mentors to follow. On this episode, I talk with the soon to be doctor, Yvette Moore, on the value of mentorship and why everyone needs a mentor in their life.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod and share this episode with someone you think could benefit from it.- Christian inspires 

When the emotion in which you said you would do something has left, you still have to keep pushing forward. Don't let all of your momentum go to waste. There's a reward at the end of your consistency so you might as well earn it instead of giving up mid stride.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod and share this minisode with a someone you think needs it.- Christian Inspires

Insecurity is something we all deal with at some point in our life. But where does it stem from? It stems from the fact that there is something about us we perceive as too different or weird in relation to the people around us. However, what makes you different makes you beautiful, makes you valuable, and makes you one of a kind. Allow your uniqueness to be viewed as a blessing rather than a curse.Share this episode with a friend/family member and follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod- Christian Inspires

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Can you ever be too independent? Yes, you can. Also, you can definitely be too dependent. However, a solid mixture of the two allows you to achieve what you want on a high level. On this episode, my friend Mahalia and I discuss the intersectionality of independence and dependence too achieve a healthy level of independence. Tune in!Also, follow the podcast on Instagram @wcdtmpod and give this episode a share to someone you think might be interested in it.- Christian Inspires

Most of us think medicine tastes horrible until we're healed and most of us hate hard work until we receive the reward. Looking for the lessons/positives in any situation can change the way we live our lives and appreciate blessings we couldn't perceive before. Now, go be great today, because you are. Follow the podcast @wcdtmpod on Instagram.- Christian Inspires

I know, these past few months have been crazy. Dealing with a global pandemic, police brutality, and racial injustices can wear down a lot of people. Today, I want you to not give up. Even in the midst of the tragedies and hardships plaguing our world today. There's a hope for a better tomorrow and we need you there to help create it. On this episode, I talked with my Mom, one of the strongest people I know, about how she refused to give up in when difficulties came in her life. Hope you enjoy. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod. - Christian Inspires

The future is created by the actions of the present. What are you doing to help make the future a better place?Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Have an amazing week!- Christian Inspires

Growing up, it can easily feel like your life is on a particular trajectory. Go through grade school, get into college, and earn your degree. Then what? Most people don't really talk about how to navigate life once college is over and you are now able to do whatever you want as an adult. Listen to my good friend, Ashley, and I discuss how we've been navigating life post college and some tips we have for those of you who are current college students and considering going to college. Please share this episode with someone you think it could help out.Follow the podcast @wcdtmpod on Instagram.- Christian Inspires

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"Self love is the best love." These wise words by Ari Lennox serve a great reminder to everyone that we should always take the time to love ourselves. On this episode, one of my best friends, Jonathan, and I discuss the value of loving ourselves and how that can impact our lives and the people around us. Follow the podcast on IG at @wcdtmpod. Have a stellar week!Christian Inspires

Do you ever feel like you don't fit in? Sometimes, we can find ourselves being like a square trying to fit itself in a space meant for a circle. We try too hard to force ourselves into an environment where we don't belong and start questioning, "what's wrong with me?" In most instances, nothing is wrong with you. You just can't fit in where you're not meant to be. Listen to this minisode to find out more. Go follow the podcast at @wcdtmpod on Instagram. Have a great day! -Christian Inspires

Emotions are a tough thing to grasp for a wide range of people. It isn't until we begin to learn how to analyze and express how we feel that we can become emotionally intelligent, leading us to emotional stability. Listen to this episode with my friend, Rob Timmons (@sleightlypoetic), and enjoy our very vulnerable and transparent conversation on the value of being in tune with our emotions. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod. Have a phenomenal day! Christian Inspires  

Being in bad situations are never fun. However, storms we go through in our lives may have a purpose at the end of them that we may not see until the rain stops pouring. I believe that in some instances, what's may seem bad was actually meant for our good.Please follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod. Have a phenomenal day!-Christian Inspires 

Isn't it hard always getting pulled in different directions? Trust me, I know. However, 24 hours actually feels a lot longer when you're intentional about your time. On this episode, my good friend, Darren, and I talk about the value of planning and how being purposeful with your time can change your life. Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod. Have a great day! -Christian Inspires

You'd be surprised how much capacity you have when you begin to filter out the mess and get rid of the unwanted baggage weighing you down. In life, there are some negative habits, traits, and memories that we hold on to that need to be let go of in order to make room for positivity, love, and success. What do you need to remove so you can make room for the better you?

We are all complex human beings who have different points of view, different ideas, and different levels of self awareness. In terms of trying to solve the entire puzzle of who we are as a person, it's just like figuring out the licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie pop. The world may never know. However, I would like you to think about these three basic perspectives about yourself to start that journey. 1. Who you think you are. 2. Who others think you are. 3. Who you actually are. On this episode, my close friend, Nse, and I talk about how we can be misunderstood by others and even be misunderstood by ourselves. Go ahead and listen for some very vulnerable self reflection and wisdom!Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpodHave a magnificent day!Christian Inspires

Trying times are hard. But, losing hope in the midst of the storm won't help you escape it. Continue to push past the difficult times because they won't always last.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Have an amazing week!

Managing time effectively and prioritizing the important things in life can definitely be tricky at times. With life changing minute by minute, there is no real perfect balance we can achieve. However, we can try our best to get as close as possible. On this episode, one of my best friends, Ryan, and I talk about what it means to try to achieve an imperfect balance and the lessons we've learned in our pursuits of reaching equilibrium in our own lives.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpodHave a stupendous day!  

With this time to self reflect amidst all of the COVID-19 craziness, I began to think a lot about where I am currently at in my life. What I've come to realize is I need to be more about that action. Listen to this mini-sode to find out more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Have an amazing day!

To be alone and to be lonely are two distinct situations to be in. I had a great talk with my good friend, Chuck, on what it means to be alone versus lonely and how those two different states of being have manifested in our own lives.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Have an amazing day!

Yes, I said I'd be coming with a new episode every other week. After last week's response and hearing the great value people got out of last week's episode, I wanted to bless you with some more wisdom. This isn't the official, discussion style type episode with a special guest I'd normally do. However, on my off weeks, I'll still give you a short nugget of knowledge. Hope you enjoy it!Follow the podcast on Instagram at @wcdtmpod.Have an amazing day!

Episode #1 - Welcome to the first episode! On this episode, my good friend and former college housemate, Ethan, and I discuss what we think makes a real friend and how to establish and maintain a great friendship. Follow the podcast on Instagram @wcdtmpod Have an amazing day!

Episode #0 - Your warm welcome to the "What College Didn't Teach Me" podcast!