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If you're in your 50s, 60s, or 70s and wondering whether it's really worth changing your relationship with alcohol now, I want you to hear Susan's story. Maybe your kids are grown. Maybe you're an empty nester. Maybe you've been drinking for 30 or 40 years and wine is woven into your marriage, friendships, holidays, vacations, Friday nights, and the way you relax at the end of the day. Susan Weiss, a member of The Sobriety Starter Kit® and now an SSK Ambassador, stopped drinking at 60. In this episode, Susan shares what finally helped her stop drinking after decades with alcohol, what those first difficult weeks really looked like, and why getting alcohol out of her life at 60 gave her something she didn't expect: a sense of peace, freedom, and pride in herself. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link:https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/its-never-too-late-to-stop-drinking-why-susan-quit-alcohol-at-60/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW The interview aims to: 1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it. 2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 4. Empower entrepreneurs and families To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts). Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability. A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 2. The Five Money Mindsets Jolley explains five financial mindsets: One‑day mindset – living day to day. 30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living. One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income). Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts. Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time. 3. Five Types of Wealth Jolley breaks wealth into five categories: Financial Wealth Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown) Relationship Wealth Reputational Wealth (Brand) Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for) 4. Discipline Is the Key Wealth requires: Living below your means Investing the difference Consistency Avoiding arrogance and ignorance 5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 6. The Three Legs of Wealth To build sustainable wealth, you need: Income Investment (letting money work for you) Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 7. Multiple Streams of Income Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from: Stocks Bonds Real estate Crypto Collectibles Jewelry Art Content creation 8. Overcoming Setbacks Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book. 9. It’s Never Too Late to Start He cites examples of: A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time & Opportunity “I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” On Mindset “Wealth starts in your mind.” On Rich vs. Wealthy “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” On Pride “My pride was killing my wealth.” On Growth & Learning “If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.” [On Setbacks “A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” On Starting Late “When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW The interview aims to: 1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it. 2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 4. Empower entrepreneurs and families To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts). Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability. A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 2. The Five Money Mindsets Jolley explains five financial mindsets: One‑day mindset – living day to day. 30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living. One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income). Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts. Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time. 3. Five Types of Wealth Jolley breaks wealth into five categories: Financial Wealth Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown) Relationship Wealth Reputational Wealth (Brand) Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for) 4. Discipline Is the Key Wealth requires: Living below your means Investing the difference Consistency Avoiding arrogance and ignorance 5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 6. The Three Legs of Wealth To build sustainable wealth, you need: Income Investment (letting money work for you) Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 7. Multiple Streams of Income Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from: Stocks Bonds Real estate Crypto Collectibles Jewelry Art Content creation 8. Overcoming Setbacks Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book. 9. It’s Never Too Late to Start He cites examples of: A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time & Opportunity “I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” On Mindset “Wealth starts in your mind.” On Rich vs. Wealthy “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” On Pride “My pride was killing my wealth.” On Growth & Learning “If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.” [On Setbacks “A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” On Starting Late “When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second part of this enlightening conversation, Elle Macpherson discusses love, wellness, and overcoming life's hardest moments with grace and determination. She opens up about her sobriety journey, redefining relationships, and why wellness is the foundation of empowerment.Elle shares actionable tips for navigating fear, building resilience, and creating a life that aligns with your true essence. From candid reflections on past relationships to starting her wellness company, Elle inspires listeners to take control of their journey and embrace the beauty of transformation.SHOWNOTES[00:00] Lisa and Elle explore how relationships reflect self-love and inner well-being.[07:01] The dolphin tattoo story: A moment of clarity and self-discovery.[12:03] How Elle turned pain into purpose by channeling her energy into creating her lingerie business.[20:17] Overcoming addiction: Elle's powerful sobriety story and advice for breaking harmful patterns.[28:26] Facing fear with clarity: How Elle approached her cancer diagnosis with research and inner trust.[34:54] The wellness journey that led to founding WelleCo and transforming her health.[40:37] Aging gracefully: How Elle reframed beauty and vitality as soul-deep qualities.[50:02] The power of meditation and self-connection in creating a life of fulfillment.FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW The interview aims to: 1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it. 2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 4. Empower entrepreneurs and families To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts). Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability. A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 2. The Five Money Mindsets Jolley explains five financial mindsets: One‑day mindset – living day to day. 30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living. One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income). Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts. Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time. 3. Five Types of Wealth Jolley breaks wealth into five categories: Financial Wealth Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown) Relationship Wealth Reputational Wealth (Brand) Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for) 4. Discipline Is the Key Wealth requires: Living below your means Investing the difference Consistency Avoiding arrogance and ignorance 5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 6. The Three Legs of Wealth To build sustainable wealth, you need: Income Investment (letting money work for you) Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 7. Multiple Streams of Income Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from: Stocks Bonds Real estate Crypto Collectibles Jewelry Art Content creation 8. Overcoming Setbacks Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book. 9. It’s Never Too Late to Start He cites examples of: A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time & Opportunity “I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” On Mindset “Wealth starts in your mind.” On Rich vs. Wealthy “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” On Pride “My pride was killing my wealth.” On Growth & Learning “If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.” [On Setbacks “A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” On Starting Late “When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rocio Cortez had never played a sport. She'd never been in a weight room. At 27 she walked into a jujitsu gym, and three and a half years later she's training wrestling, striking, MMA and Muay Thai, and she's competed at Apex twice.The number that matters in this conversation is not the 275-pound deadlift she pulled at a bodyweight of 119. It's three and a half years. That's how long it took to build the body she has now, and she never once trained for it directly. She trained to get faster, to jump higher, to get stronger. The body followed.Tara and Rocio get honest about what that stretch actually felt like: the days she took progress photos and hated them, the clothes that stopped fitting, the body dysmorphia that showed up right as she was making her best gains.In this episode:Why the people you train around change what you believe is possible for youHow to build a circle when you're the shy one in the cornerGrieving friendships that fade when your lifestyle changes, and why the real ones modify the hangout insteadStarting at 27, and how Rocio stopped mourning the years she didn't trainWhat actually makes you an athlete, and why Tara says you don't have to compete to be oneWhy being a beginner is an advantage, not a liabilityTraining for performance and letting the body sort itself out103 pounds to 120: learning to use a body that's changedDiet culture, double zero pants, and 100 crunches before bedInjury, warming up, and why pushing through isn't a planStarting martial arts as a woman when the room is mostly menHow to know you're progressing when the weight on the bar has stalledScreen time, comparison, and curating a feed that doesn't cost you anythingTimestamps:00:42 Welcome to Broads01:35 You are who you surround yourself with04:24 Building your five people07:11 When friendships fade09:53 Starting at 27 and grieving lost time13:00 What makes you an athlete14:41 Why Rocio likes being a beginner18:02 Where the intimidation actually comes from21:18 Training for performance, and the body that followed23:40 Diet culture and high school25:26 103 to 12027:16 Injuries and the machismo mindset29:09 Being a woman in a male-dominated sport30:18 How to start jujitsu when you're intimidated32:31 "I work out but I don't look like I work out"33:20 Three and a half years of reps35:44 Progress when the weight stalls37:25 Perfectionism, imposter syndrome and screen time42:34 Curating who you follow44:36 For the woman focused on how she looks46:53 Get a coachConnect with Rocio:https://www.instagram.com/rockin_rocio/https://www.rociocortez.com/Learn more about Broads: www.broads.app
George Wright III interviews Jerome Knyszewski, founder and CEO of Authority Magazines, about how he built Valiant CEO from an online marketing and reputation need: entrepreneurs struggled to get credible legacy-media features, so he created an open-door WordPress-based publication that has done 10,000 interviews in about four years and never charges to publish. He emphasizes controlling the narrative through guided, strategic Q&A (including FAQs and “should ask” questions), strong content guardrails (no politics, religion, lewd content, certain industries), and an ad-light reading experience to avoid distraction and SEO “bad neighborhood” risks. The conversation highlights the power of third-party validation, comparing it to book endorsements. A pivotal moment came when verified submissions from notable names like Grant Cardone led to producing monthly cover-style issues, which snowballed credibility and attracted more high-profile covers. Audience demand and niche fit drove expansion into a network of about a dozen publications; optional paid upgrades only accelerate publishing timelines.00:00 Third Party Validation00:47 Meet Authority Magazines01:14 Origin Story In France02:06 Building Valiant CEO03:38 Control The Narrative04:52 No Ads Reader First06:58 Crafting Better Interviews10:00 Social Proof Explained11:35 Grant Cardone Cover Pivot15:28 Why The Covers Stand Out18:28 FAQ And Should Ask Questions21:27 Most Founders Lack Messaging23:09 Expanding Into New Niches26:49 Free Publishing Paid PriorityThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About JeromeJerome Knyszewski is the founder and publisher of Authority Magazines, the network behind Valiant CEO and a growing collection of publications focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders. Over the course of thousands of interviews with founders and CEOs, Jerome has developed a deep understanding of personal branding, authority positioning, reputation management, and strategic storytelling. He is also the founder of HeavyShift, where he has worked with entrepreneurs and brands to strengthen their online reputation and credibility.LinksValiant CEO Magazine: https://valiantceo.com/Authority Magazines: https://authoritymagazines.com/Authority Media Network: https://www.authoritymedianetwork.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome007knyszewski
Elle Macpherson, one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, joins Lisa Bilyeu for a candid conversation about overcoming life's toughest challenges. From battling alcoholism to navigating divorce and a cancer diagnosis, Elle shares the tools and mindset shifts that empowered her to reinvent herself and thrive in her 60s.In this episode, Elle dives deep into how to let go of external validation, the power of trusting your intuition, and her journey from self-doubt to self-love. She reflects on career-defining moments, personal growth through hardships, and how the lessons she's learned can inspire women to embrace their strength at any stage of life.SHOWNOTES[00:00] Lisa introduces Elle's inspiring story of reinvention and resilience.[02:14] Elle explains the importance of focusing on what you love and aligning with your heart.[03:38] How Elle learned to handle criticism early in her modeling career and use it as fuel for growth.[07:51] The power of self-reflection: Learning from mistakes without judgment.[09:26] Understanding the Four A's (Approval, Agreement, Acceptance, Allegiance) and how they guide decisions.[12:32] Why listening to your intuition is like building a trusted friendship.[16:54] Elle's life-changing decision to trust her gut and embrace unexpected opportunities.[22:25] Relationships as mirrors: What Elle discovered about self-love through her marriages.FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
George Wright III explains how feeling overwhelmed and unproductive often stems from poor time management and urges listeners to treat time as their greatest asset, budget it like money, and be intentional about where it goes. He argues that flexible time is a result of disciplined management and resourcefulness, not randomness, and warns against living reactively. Practical strategies include setting clear goals, using a planner or calendar, prioritizing “big rocks,” creating boundaries, setting time limits, taking breaks, resetting intention when starting tasks, and getting organized. He recommends delegating or eliminating low-value tasks, planning schedules in advance, avoiding checking phones or email first thing, monitoring app and social media usage, and improving sleep with evening routines. Better time management reduces stress, improves health, and increases progress toward goals, relationships, and income.00:00 Why Time Slips Away02:07 Time Is Your Greatest Asset03:30 Budget and Track Your Time04:20 Be Intentional and Resourceful06:55 Core Productivity Habits09:08 Delegate and Plan Ahead10:40 Phone Email and Sleep RulesThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
George Wright III asks listeners to assess how their year is going and why they may feel stuck, emphasizing that overthinking rarely produces solutions and that answers are found through action and progress. He presents “the mastermind” as a single strategy that can change results by providing daily focus, perspective, and mentorship across core areas like mind, body, money, business, and lifestyle. Wright explains that while decisions and commitments matter, consistency is the real key, and consistency is built through habits and non-negotiable daily rituals. He encourages finding the “one thing” domino—such as podcasts or a daily masterminding routine—that keeps you consistent, aligns with timing for breakthroughs, and shifts focus off yourself to reduce limiting emotions. 00:00 Year Check In00:47 Why You Feel Stuck02:27 Action Beats Overthinking03:25 Power of a Mastermind04:28 Podcasts as Daily Mentors06:08 Timing and Core Areas07:00 Consistency Through Rituals08:16 Find Your One Thing10:36 Breakthroughs Need Consistency12:04 Take Focus Off YourselfThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed LaToya Maddox. Founder of Infinity Financial Wealth Management and author of Change Your Mind, Change Your Money, to discuss the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, wealth building, retirement planning, and the mindset shifts necessary to achieve long-term financial success. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families gain clarity about their finances, develop healthy money habits, and create sustainable wealth through intentional planning. Key Takeaways 1. Financial Success Starts with Mindset LaToya believes that financial challenges often have less to do with money itself and more to do with behavior. While most people know they should save and invest, lasting change only happens when they address the habits and beliefs driving their financial decisions. Lesson: Change your thinking about money before trying to change your finances. 2. Clarity Creates Financial Confidence Many people feel overwhelmed because they don't have a complete picture of their financial situation. LaToya helps clients organize their assets, liabilities, income, and expenses into a clear snapshot. Lesson: You can't improve what you don't understand. Financial clarity is the first step toward building wealth. 3. A Budget Is About Priorities, Not Restrictions Instead of viewing a budget as limiting, LaToya encourages people to see it as a spending plan that reflects their values and goals. Lesson: A budget simply tells your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. 4. Small Spending Habits Can Become Wealth Killers Many people focus on major purchases while ignoring daily spending habits. Frequent dining out, impulse purchases, subscriptions, and convenience spending can quietly undermine financial goals. Lesson: Wealth is often built or lost through consistent daily decisions. 5. Be Honest About Your Finances LaToya stressed that financial planning only works when clients are completely honest about how they earn, spend, save, and invest money. Lesson: Accurate financial results require honest financial conversations. 6. Consistency Builds Successful Businesses As an independent financial advisor for more than 20 years, LaToya attributes her longevity to consistency, networking, visibility, and staying focused through difficult periods. Lesson: Business success comes from showing up consistently, even when progress feels slow. 7. It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Financial Future For individuals in their 40s and 50s who feel behind, LaToya recommends focusing on current reality rather than regret. Lesson: Start with where you are today. The best financial plan is the one you begin now. 8. Know Your Numbers One of the most important financial exercises is calculating your net worth by understanding exactly what you own, what you owe, and your cash flow. Lesson: Financial awareness creates financial power. 9. High Income Does Not Automatically Create Wealth Many high earners experience "lifestyle creep," increasing their spending as their income rises instead of investing and building assets. Lesson: Building wealth requires accumulating assets, not simply earning a larger paycheck. 10. Retirement Is Really About Freedom LaToya prefers the term "Freedom Day" over retirement because different people have different visions for their future. The goal is creating sustainable income that supports the lifestyle you want. Lesson: Successful retirement planning is about income, flexibility, and freedom, not just reaching a specific dollar amount. 11. Risk Management Is Essential Life insurance and other protection strategies form a critical part of any financial plan. The objective is ensuring loved ones are protected if the unexpected occurs. Lesson: Wealth building and wealth protection go hand in hand. 12. Accountability Drives Results Financial plans only work when people follow them. LaToya believes in holding clients accountable and helping them stay committed to their goals. Lesson: The best financial strategy is useless without consistent execution. Memorable Quotes On Financial Literacy "People are finally understanding that it all starts at home." On Financial Behavior "Rarely is it about the money." On Budgeting "Look at a budget as saying, 'This is how I want to spend my money.'" On Spending Priorities "Money is not infinite." On Financial Planning "First, we want to diagnose everything." On Honesty "Garbage in, garbage out." On Business Success "The only way to stay in this business is to be visible." On Starting Late "We have to deal with reality." On Wealth Building "Just because you're a high earner doesn't mean you're building wealth." On Retirement "I don't like to use the word retirement. I like to use the word Freedom Day." On Accountability "You're basically giving me permission to hold your feet to the fire." On Financial Progress "Before looking for the perfect investment, you have to understand your current financial picture." Final Thoughts LaToya Maddox delivered a practical and empowering message about taking control of your financial future. Her approach emphasizes that wealth building is not about chasing quick wins or finding secret investment strategies. Instead, it requires honest self-assessment, disciplined financial habits, strategic planning, and consistent action. Whether someone is just beginning their financial journey, rebuilding after setbacks, or preparing for their Freedom Day, LaToya's advice remains the same: know your numbers, understand your behaviors, protect your assets, and stay committed to your goals. Financial success is not determined by how much money you make, but by how effectively you manage, grow, and protect it. Keep Winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. Back to the show to discuss building long-term financial security, retirement readiness, debt management, wealth preservation, and the importance of working with trusted financial professionals. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families make informed money decisions while avoiding costly financial mistakes and scams. Key Takeaways 1. It's Never Too Late to Start Building Wealth Laura emphasized that regardless of age, people can begin improving their financial future. While many people spend their 20s and 30s focused on careers and lifestyle goals, financial planning can begin at any stage of life. Lesson: The best time to start planning was yesterday. The second-best time is today. 2. Beware of Social Media Financial Advice One of Laura's strongest warnings centered on unqualified financial influencers and online personalities offering generic financial advice. Lesson: Financial strategies should be tailored to your unique situation, not based on a 30-second social media clip. 3. Financial Planning Requires the Complete Picture Laura explained that quality financial advice cannot be given without understanding a person's entire financial life, including income, expenses, debt, savings, investments, retirement goals, and family responsibilities. Lesson: Real financial planning is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. 4. Emergency Funds Come Before Aggressive Debt Payoff Many people want to eliminate debt as quickly as possible, but Laura cautioned against doing so without creating an emergency reserve. Lesson: Without savings, an unexpected expense can send you right back into debt. 5. Consistency Beats Perfection Whether saving $10 or $1,000 per month, Laura believes the habit of regularly paying yourself first is more important than waiting for the perfect time to save. Lesson: Wealth is built through consistency and discipline. 6. Young Adults Have a Powerful Opportunity Using Rushion's daughter as an example, Laura discussed how younger professionals who own homes, avoid unnecessary debt, and save early can dramatically improve their financial futures. Lesson: The earlier you begin investing and planning, the greater the long-term rewards. 7. Retirement Planning Is About More Than Money Retirement readiness is not simply about reaching a target number. It involves planning for healthcare, housing, independence, lifestyle goals, and long-term care needs. Lesson: Retirement planning is really life planning. 8. The Sandwich Generation Faces Unique Challenges Laura discussed the growing number of adults simultaneously supporting aging parents and children, creating significant financial pressure. Lesson: Family obligations should be factored into financial planning long before they become emergencies. 9. Saving for Retirement Should Remain a Priority While helping children and caring for parents are important goals, Laura encouraged people not to sacrifice their own financial future to support others. Lesson: You can borrow money for college, but you cannot borrow money for retirement. 10. Planning Eliminates Financial Surprises Laura stressed the importance of discussing difficult topics such as elder care, long-term healthcare, retirement income, and family support needs before a crisis occurs. Lesson: Financial freedom begins with honest conversations and intentional planning. 11. A Fiduciary Puts Clients First Laura explained that being a fiduciary means putting the client's interests ahead of all other considerations and helping them make informed decisions based on their goals. Lesson: Work with advisors who are committed to serving your best interests. 12. Financial Coaching Creates Accountability One of the most valuable benefits of working with a financial professional is having someone who can provide guidance, accountability, and objective advice during major life decisions. Lesson: Financial success is easier when you have a trusted advisor in your corner. Memorable Quotes On Getting Started "You can start anywhere at any age." On Financial Education "There are more resources available for people to learn what they should be doing." On Financial Influencers "These people don't know your entire financial situation." On Emergency Savings "The more you pay off debt without having that emergency fund secured, the more likely you are to go back into debt." On Saving "Consistency pays." On Retirement Planning "You have to look at the long-term planning of what your retirement life is going to look like." On Family Financial Obligations "You have to decide what's most important to you." On Aging Parents "The parents have to be included in the entire financial plan." On Truth and Financial Advice "I believe the truth sets you free." On Her Professional Approach "I'm not going to sugarcoat everything." On Being a Fiduciary "I have to put my client's needs first." On Financial Understanding "It's so important to me that people understand the products that they have." Final Thoughts Laura Finney delivered a powerful and practical message about financial responsibility, long-term planning, and protecting your future. Her approach combines financial expertise with honesty, accountability, and genuine concern for the people she serves. She challenges individuals to stop relying on shortcuts and social media sound bites and instead focus on creating a personalized plan that reflects their goals, responsibilities, and lifestyle. From paying off debt and building emergency savings to preparing for retirement and caring for family members, Laura's advice reinforces one important reality: financial success doesn't happen by accident. It requires planning, discipline, consistency, and the willingness to have difficult conversations before problems arise. Her message was clear: Learn the truth about your finances, create a plan, stay consistent, and keep winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed LaToya Maddox. Founder of Infinity Financial Wealth Management and author of Change Your Mind, Change Your Money, to discuss the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, wealth building, retirement planning, and the mindset shifts necessary to achieve long-term financial success. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families gain clarity about their finances, develop healthy money habits, and create sustainable wealth through intentional planning. Key Takeaways 1. Financial Success Starts with Mindset LaToya believes that financial challenges often have less to do with money itself and more to do with behavior. While most people know they should save and invest, lasting change only happens when they address the habits and beliefs driving their financial decisions. Lesson: Change your thinking about money before trying to change your finances. 2. Clarity Creates Financial Confidence Many people feel overwhelmed because they don't have a complete picture of their financial situation. LaToya helps clients organize their assets, liabilities, income, and expenses into a clear snapshot. Lesson: You can't improve what you don't understand. Financial clarity is the first step toward building wealth. 3. A Budget Is About Priorities, Not Restrictions Instead of viewing a budget as limiting, LaToya encourages people to see it as a spending plan that reflects their values and goals. Lesson: A budget simply tells your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. 4. Small Spending Habits Can Become Wealth Killers Many people focus on major purchases while ignoring daily spending habits. Frequent dining out, impulse purchases, subscriptions, and convenience spending can quietly undermine financial goals. Lesson: Wealth is often built or lost through consistent daily decisions. 5. Be Honest About Your Finances LaToya stressed that financial planning only works when clients are completely honest about how they earn, spend, save, and invest money. Lesson: Accurate financial results require honest financial conversations. 6. Consistency Builds Successful Businesses As an independent financial advisor for more than 20 years, LaToya attributes her longevity to consistency, networking, visibility, and staying focused through difficult periods. Lesson: Business success comes from showing up consistently, even when progress feels slow. 7. It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Financial Future For individuals in their 40s and 50s who feel behind, LaToya recommends focusing on current reality rather than regret. Lesson: Start with where you are today. The best financial plan is the one you begin now. 8. Know Your Numbers One of the most important financial exercises is calculating your net worth by understanding exactly what you own, what you owe, and your cash flow. Lesson: Financial awareness creates financial power. 9. High Income Does Not Automatically Create Wealth Many high earners experience "lifestyle creep," increasing their spending as their income rises instead of investing and building assets. Lesson: Building wealth requires accumulating assets, not simply earning a larger paycheck. 10. Retirement Is Really About Freedom LaToya prefers the term "Freedom Day" over retirement because different people have different visions for their future. The goal is creating sustainable income that supports the lifestyle you want. Lesson: Successful retirement planning is about income, flexibility, and freedom, not just reaching a specific dollar amount. 11. Risk Management Is Essential Life insurance and other protection strategies form a critical part of any financial plan. The objective is ensuring loved ones are protected if the unexpected occurs. Lesson: Wealth building and wealth protection go hand in hand. 12. Accountability Drives Results Financial plans only work when people follow them. LaToya believes in holding clients accountable and helping them stay committed to their goals. Lesson: The best financial strategy is useless without consistent execution. Memorable Quotes On Financial Literacy "People are finally understanding that it all starts at home." On Financial Behavior "Rarely is it about the money." On Budgeting "Look at a budget as saying, 'This is how I want to spend my money.'" On Spending Priorities "Money is not infinite." On Financial Planning "First, we want to diagnose everything." On Honesty "Garbage in, garbage out." On Business Success "The only way to stay in this business is to be visible." On Starting Late "We have to deal with reality." On Wealth Building "Just because you're a high earner doesn't mean you're building wealth." On Retirement "I don't like to use the word retirement. I like to use the word Freedom Day." On Accountability "You're basically giving me permission to hold your feet to the fire." On Financial Progress "Before looking for the perfect investment, you have to understand your current financial picture." Final Thoughts LaToya Maddox delivered a practical and empowering message about taking control of your financial future. Her approach emphasizes that wealth building is not about chasing quick wins or finding secret investment strategies. Instead, it requires honest self-assessment, disciplined financial habits, strategic planning, and consistent action. Whether someone is just beginning their financial journey, rebuilding after setbacks, or preparing for their Freedom Day, LaToya's advice remains the same: know your numbers, understand your behaviors, protect your assets, and stay committed to your goals. Financial success is not determined by how much money you make, but by how effectively you manage, grow, and protect it. Keep Winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. Back to the show to discuss building long-term financial security, retirement readiness, debt management, wealth preservation, and the importance of working with trusted financial professionals. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families make informed money decisions while avoiding costly financial mistakes and scams. Key Takeaways 1. It's Never Too Late to Start Building Wealth Laura emphasized that regardless of age, people can begin improving their financial future. While many people spend their 20s and 30s focused on careers and lifestyle goals, financial planning can begin at any stage of life. Lesson: The best time to start planning was yesterday. The second-best time is today. 2. Beware of Social Media Financial Advice One of Laura's strongest warnings centered on unqualified financial influencers and online personalities offering generic financial advice. Lesson: Financial strategies should be tailored to your unique situation, not based on a 30-second social media clip. 3. Financial Planning Requires the Complete Picture Laura explained that quality financial advice cannot be given without understanding a person's entire financial life, including income, expenses, debt, savings, investments, retirement goals, and family responsibilities. Lesson: Real financial planning is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. 4. Emergency Funds Come Before Aggressive Debt Payoff Many people want to eliminate debt as quickly as possible, but Laura cautioned against doing so without creating an emergency reserve. Lesson: Without savings, an unexpected expense can send you right back into debt. 5. Consistency Beats Perfection Whether saving $10 or $1,000 per month, Laura believes the habit of regularly paying yourself first is more important than waiting for the perfect time to save. Lesson: Wealth is built through consistency and discipline. 6. Young Adults Have a Powerful Opportunity Using Rushion's daughter as an example, Laura discussed how younger professionals who own homes, avoid unnecessary debt, and save early can dramatically improve their financial futures. Lesson: The earlier you begin investing and planning, the greater the long-term rewards. 7. Retirement Planning Is About More Than Money Retirement readiness is not simply about reaching a target number. It involves planning for healthcare, housing, independence, lifestyle goals, and long-term care needs. Lesson: Retirement planning is really life planning. 8. The Sandwich Generation Faces Unique Challenges Laura discussed the growing number of adults simultaneously supporting aging parents and children, creating significant financial pressure. Lesson: Family obligations should be factored into financial planning long before they become emergencies. 9. Saving for Retirement Should Remain a Priority While helping children and caring for parents are important goals, Laura encouraged people not to sacrifice their own financial future to support others. Lesson: You can borrow money for college, but you cannot borrow money for retirement. 10. Planning Eliminates Financial Surprises Laura stressed the importance of discussing difficult topics such as elder care, long-term healthcare, retirement income, and family support needs before a crisis occurs. Lesson: Financial freedom begins with honest conversations and intentional planning. 11. A Fiduciary Puts Clients First Laura explained that being a fiduciary means putting the client's interests ahead of all other considerations and helping them make informed decisions based on their goals. Lesson: Work with advisors who are committed to serving your best interests. 12. Financial Coaching Creates Accountability One of the most valuable benefits of working with a financial professional is having someone who can provide guidance, accountability, and objective advice during major life decisions. Lesson: Financial success is easier when you have a trusted advisor in your corner. Memorable Quotes On Getting Started "You can start anywhere at any age." On Financial Education "There are more resources available for people to learn what they should be doing." On Financial Influencers "These people don't know your entire financial situation." On Emergency Savings "The more you pay off debt without having that emergency fund secured, the more likely you are to go back into debt." On Saving "Consistency pays." On Retirement Planning "You have to look at the long-term planning of what your retirement life is going to look like." On Family Financial Obligations "You have to decide what's most important to you." On Aging Parents "The parents have to be included in the entire financial plan." On Truth and Financial Advice "I believe the truth sets you free." On Her Professional Approach "I'm not going to sugarcoat everything." On Being a Fiduciary "I have to put my client's needs first." On Financial Understanding "It's so important to me that people understand the products that they have." Final Thoughts Laura Finney delivered a powerful and practical message about financial responsibility, long-term planning, and protecting your future. Her approach combines financial expertise with honesty, accountability, and genuine concern for the people she serves. She challenges individuals to stop relying on shortcuts and social media sound bites and instead focus on creating a personalized plan that reflects their goals, responsibilities, and lifestyle. From paying off debt and building emergency savings to preparing for retirement and caring for family members, Laura's advice reinforces one important reality: financial success doesn't happen by accident. It requires planning, discipline, consistency, and the willingness to have difficult conversations before problems arise. Her message was clear: Learn the truth about your finances, create a plan, stay consistent, and keep winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. Back to the show to discuss building long-term financial security, retirement readiness, debt management, wealth preservation, and the importance of working with trusted financial professionals. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families make informed money decisions while avoiding costly financial mistakes and scams. Key Takeaways 1. It's Never Too Late to Start Building Wealth Laura emphasized that regardless of age, people can begin improving their financial future. While many people spend their 20s and 30s focused on careers and lifestyle goals, financial planning can begin at any stage of life. Lesson: The best time to start planning was yesterday. The second-best time is today. 2. Beware of Social Media Financial Advice One of Laura's strongest warnings centered on unqualified financial influencers and online personalities offering generic financial advice. Lesson: Financial strategies should be tailored to your unique situation, not based on a 30-second social media clip. 3. Financial Planning Requires the Complete Picture Laura explained that quality financial advice cannot be given without understanding a person's entire financial life, including income, expenses, debt, savings, investments, retirement goals, and family responsibilities. Lesson: Real financial planning is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. 4. Emergency Funds Come Before Aggressive Debt Payoff Many people want to eliminate debt as quickly as possible, but Laura cautioned against doing so without creating an emergency reserve. Lesson: Without savings, an unexpected expense can send you right back into debt. 5. Consistency Beats Perfection Whether saving $10 or $1,000 per month, Laura believes the habit of regularly paying yourself first is more important than waiting for the perfect time to save. Lesson: Wealth is built through consistency and discipline. 6. Young Adults Have a Powerful Opportunity Using Rushion's daughter as an example, Laura discussed how younger professionals who own homes, avoid unnecessary debt, and save early can dramatically improve their financial futures. Lesson: The earlier you begin investing and planning, the greater the long-term rewards. 7. Retirement Planning Is About More Than Money Retirement readiness is not simply about reaching a target number. It involves planning for healthcare, housing, independence, lifestyle goals, and long-term care needs. Lesson: Retirement planning is really life planning. 8. The Sandwich Generation Faces Unique Challenges Laura discussed the growing number of adults simultaneously supporting aging parents and children, creating significant financial pressure. Lesson: Family obligations should be factored into financial planning long before they become emergencies. 9. Saving for Retirement Should Remain a Priority While helping children and caring for parents are important goals, Laura encouraged people not to sacrifice their own financial future to support others. Lesson: You can borrow money for college, but you cannot borrow money for retirement. 10. Planning Eliminates Financial Surprises Laura stressed the importance of discussing difficult topics such as elder care, long-term healthcare, retirement income, and family support needs before a crisis occurs. Lesson: Financial freedom begins with honest conversations and intentional planning. 11. A Fiduciary Puts Clients First Laura explained that being a fiduciary means putting the client's interests ahead of all other considerations and helping them make informed decisions based on their goals. Lesson: Work with advisors who are committed to serving your best interests. 12. Financial Coaching Creates Accountability One of the most valuable benefits of working with a financial professional is having someone who can provide guidance, accountability, and objective advice during major life decisions. Lesson: Financial success is easier when you have a trusted advisor in your corner. Memorable Quotes On Getting Started "You can start anywhere at any age." On Financial Education "There are more resources available for people to learn what they should be doing." On Financial Influencers "These people don't know your entire financial situation." On Emergency Savings "The more you pay off debt without having that emergency fund secured, the more likely you are to go back into debt." On Saving "Consistency pays." On Retirement Planning "You have to look at the long-term planning of what your retirement life is going to look like." On Family Financial Obligations "You have to decide what's most important to you." On Aging Parents "The parents have to be included in the entire financial plan." On Truth and Financial Advice "I believe the truth sets you free." On Her Professional Approach "I'm not going to sugarcoat everything." On Being a Fiduciary "I have to put my client's needs first." On Financial Understanding "It's so important to me that people understand the products that they have." Final Thoughts Laura Finney delivered a powerful and practical message about financial responsibility, long-term planning, and protecting your future. Her approach combines financial expertise with honesty, accountability, and genuine concern for the people she serves. She challenges individuals to stop relying on shortcuts and social media sound bites and instead focus on creating a personalized plan that reflects their goals, responsibilities, and lifestyle. From paying off debt and building emergency savings to preparing for retirement and caring for family members, Laura's advice reinforces one important reality: financial success doesn't happen by accident. It requires planning, discipline, consistency, and the willingness to have difficult conversations before problems arise. Her message was clear: Learn the truth about your finances, create a plan, stay consistent, and keep winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed LaToya Maddox. Founder of Infinity Financial Wealth Management and author of Change Your Mind, Change Your Money, to discuss the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, wealth building, retirement planning, and the mindset shifts necessary to achieve long-term financial success. The conversation focused on helping individuals and families gain clarity about their finances, develop healthy money habits, and create sustainable wealth through intentional planning. Key Takeaways 1. Financial Success Starts with Mindset LaToya believes that financial challenges often have less to do with money itself and more to do with behavior. While most people know they should save and invest, lasting change only happens when they address the habits and beliefs driving their financial decisions. Lesson: Change your thinking about money before trying to change your finances. 2. Clarity Creates Financial Confidence Many people feel overwhelmed because they don't have a complete picture of their financial situation. LaToya helps clients organize their assets, liabilities, income, and expenses into a clear snapshot. Lesson: You can't improve what you don't understand. Financial clarity is the first step toward building wealth. 3. A Budget Is About Priorities, Not Restrictions Instead of viewing a budget as limiting, LaToya encourages people to see it as a spending plan that reflects their values and goals. Lesson: A budget simply tells your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. 4. Small Spending Habits Can Become Wealth Killers Many people focus on major purchases while ignoring daily spending habits. Frequent dining out, impulse purchases, subscriptions, and convenience spending can quietly undermine financial goals. Lesson: Wealth is often built or lost through consistent daily decisions. 5. Be Honest About Your Finances LaToya stressed that financial planning only works when clients are completely honest about how they earn, spend, save, and invest money. Lesson: Accurate financial results require honest financial conversations. 6. Consistency Builds Successful Businesses As an independent financial advisor for more than 20 years, LaToya attributes her longevity to consistency, networking, visibility, and staying focused through difficult periods. Lesson: Business success comes from showing up consistently, even when progress feels slow. 7. It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Financial Future For individuals in their 40s and 50s who feel behind, LaToya recommends focusing on current reality rather than regret. Lesson: Start with where you are today. The best financial plan is the one you begin now. 8. Know Your Numbers One of the most important financial exercises is calculating your net worth by understanding exactly what you own, what you owe, and your cash flow. Lesson: Financial awareness creates financial power. 9. High Income Does Not Automatically Create Wealth Many high earners experience "lifestyle creep," increasing their spending as their income rises instead of investing and building assets. Lesson: Building wealth requires accumulating assets, not simply earning a larger paycheck. 10. Retirement Is Really About Freedom LaToya prefers the term "Freedom Day" over retirement because different people have different visions for their future. The goal is creating sustainable income that supports the lifestyle you want. Lesson: Successful retirement planning is about income, flexibility, and freedom, not just reaching a specific dollar amount. 11. Risk Management Is Essential Life insurance and other protection strategies form a critical part of any financial plan. The objective is ensuring loved ones are protected if the unexpected occurs. Lesson: Wealth building and wealth protection go hand in hand. 12. Accountability Drives Results Financial plans only work when people follow them. LaToya believes in holding clients accountable and helping them stay committed to their goals. Lesson: The best financial strategy is useless without consistent execution. Memorable Quotes On Financial Literacy "People are finally understanding that it all starts at home." On Financial Behavior "Rarely is it about the money." On Budgeting "Look at a budget as saying, 'This is how I want to spend my money.'" On Spending Priorities "Money is not infinite." On Financial Planning "First, we want to diagnose everything." On Honesty "Garbage in, garbage out." On Business Success "The only way to stay in this business is to be visible." On Starting Late "We have to deal with reality." On Wealth Building "Just because you're a high earner doesn't mean you're building wealth." On Retirement "I don't like to use the word retirement. I like to use the word Freedom Day." On Accountability "You're basically giving me permission to hold your feet to the fire." On Financial Progress "Before looking for the perfect investment, you have to understand your current financial picture." Final Thoughts LaToya Maddox delivered a practical and empowering message about taking control of your financial future. Her approach emphasizes that wealth building is not about chasing quick wins or finding secret investment strategies. Instead, it requires honest self-assessment, disciplined financial habits, strategic planning, and consistent action. Whether someone is just beginning their financial journey, rebuilding after setbacks, or preparing for their Freedom Day, LaToya's advice remains the same: know your numbers, understand your behaviors, protect your assets, and stay committed to your goals. Financial success is not determined by how much money you make, but by how effectively you manage, grow, and protect it. Keep Winning. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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George Wright III opens the Monday Daily Mastermind episode by highlighting persistence as a key prosperity principle and “difference maker,” tied to his third prosperity pillar: “I act in spite of my mood.” Citing Napoleon Hill and Calvin Coolidge, he argues that lack of persistence prevents people from achieving goals and that persistence is a cultivatable state of mind. He outlines ways to build it: definiteness of purpose, strong desire, self-reliance, definite plans and scheduling, applied knowledge, a cooperative mastermind group, using willpower strategically, and preparation through daily rituals and habits. He frames persistence as a decision—“it's not over until you win”—and shares examples of repeated rejection and failure from NASA, Tim Ferriss, Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Einstein, Edison, Dr. Seuss, Jack London, van Gogh, Michael Jordan, and J.K. Rowling.00:00 Monday Prosperity Focus01:29 Pillar Three Act Anyway02:56 Why Persistence Wins04:55 Persistence Is Trainable05:52 How To Build Persistence09:00 Decide Despite Your Mood09:51 Famous Persistence StoriesThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
Electrik Cake 011 — Let Your Body Flow | Tech House, Acid & Funk Show: Electrik Cake with Coco Street The Valiant Queen Artist: Coco Street Air Date: 19 September 2026 Genre: House / Tech House / Acid House / Funky House Genre: Tech House / House / Acid House / Tribal House / Funk Electrik Cake with Coco Street returns to Data Transmission Radio with two hours of house, tech house, acid, tribal rhythm and funk built to move. The session opens with DJ Oji & Coco Street's “Let Your Body Flow” before heading straight into Joshwa, Loco Dice, Green Velvet & Detlef, Matroda & San Pacho, Benny Benassi & Dualite, Teddy Douglas & Mason Maynard, Low Steppa, Wongo and more. There's swing here. Heat. Acid lines. Latin percussion. Funk in the low end. Records that lean forward and records that know exactly when to let the groove breathe. Coco Street's second appearance comes with Eddie Amador on “Never Too Late” in the DJ IDeaL Remix, landing inside a second hour that keeps opening outward through Jewel Kid, Jitwam, Jude & Frank, ZARO, Maxdal, Alien Radio and Santos. The through-line is movement. House music when it stretches. Tech house when it gets loose. Acid when it bites. Percussion when the body takes over. No flattening the mix into one lane. No pretending the edges between styles are where the interesting part ends. Electrik Cake is underground electronic music with a point of view. Hosted and curated by Coco Street, broadcasting on Data Transmission Radio. Listen deeply. Tracklist: [00:00] Electrik Cake — Opening [00:10] DJ Oji, Coco Street — Let Your Body Flow (Vocal Mix) [03:41] Joshwa — Out of My Mind (Extended Mix) [07:03] Loco Dice — Hold Up (You Feel That) [12:05] Dario Nunez, Danny Rhys — No Pares Sigue (Extended Mix) [14:57] Loz Seka — Rude Boi (Extended Mix) [18:46] Tony Everett — I Don't Break (Extended Mix) [23:18] Renaud Genton — In the Streets (Extended Mix) [29:17] Green Velvet, Detlef — Bounce UR Body (Extended Mix) [31:24] Matroda, San Pacho, AFTER MIDNIGHT (AF) — Party After Midnight (Original Mix) [34:45] Benny Benassi & Dualite — California Dreamin' (Extended Mix) [38:10] Teddy Douglas, Mason Maynard — House Music feat. Fast Eddie (Mason Maynard's Shaolin Dub) [41:52] Resco (US), Chris Brooks — Dat Funk (Extended Mix) [45:19] Nautik — Get Busy (Extended Mix) [52:16] Ciclo, Camilo Do Santos — London Acid (Extended Mix) [54:34] Javi Colors — Take Control (Tribal Mix) [58:58] GUDFELLA, Yamagucci, Karen Harding — Ride (Extended Mix) [01:02:10] Eddie Amador, Coco Street — Never Too Late (DJ IDeaL Remix) [01:06:53] Jewel Kid — The Tribute [01:12:39] AFTER MIDNIGHT — Got a Feeling (Extended Mix) [01:17:30] GUDFELLA, Jitwam — Morning Coffee (Extended Mix) [01:18:57] Low Steppa, Folkness — Sin Pero (Folkness Remix) [01:23:19] Marck Frost, Giovanni Lucchetti — Oyeme (Original Mix) [01:28:18] Julian Collazos — Echo Reverb (Original Mix) [01:31:22] Jude & Frank, NIINE — Werk (Extended Mix) [01:38:32] ZARO — Pacha (Original Mix) [01:40:43] Wongo — Funky One (Extended Mix) [01:44:54] Maxdal — Gozadera (Extended Mix) [01:49:35] Alien Radio (DE) — Moah (Dompe Remix) [01:53:36] Santos — Blue Panorama [01:58:57] Ronnie Spiteri — Double Up Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co
George Wright III hosts Mitch Matthews on The Daily Mastermind to discuss clarity, focus, and “what's next” for high achievers. Matthews explains that many executives and entrepreneurs can detail goals for their organizations but struggle to define what's next for themselves, often because success narrows perceived options. He distinguishes burnout from “bored out,” caused by repetitive work, and recommends intentionally injecting novelty—often 15 minutes a day—to begin healing and creating optionality, defined as the intentional creation of options without blowing up one's life. Matthews describes building authority so opportunities come through value-sharing, and outlines the Authority Bridge approach to package expertise into coaching, speaking, or training while addressing identity beyond titles. He suggests 30-day sprints to explore then go deep, using passion and “pissed” lists, and asks listeners what they want to experience more in their next season.00:00 Meet Mitch Matthews02:29 Defining Whats Next04:47 Burned Out vs Bored Out11:33 Optionality Creating Options14:02 Gravity of Success Story17:51 Finding Options 30 Day Sprints26:46 Authority Bridge Framework32:59 Identity and Owning Authority37:48 Passion and Pissed ListThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestMitch Matthews has spent twenty years helping accomplished professionals answer one question: "What's my next?" He's a speaker, coach, and host of the DREAM THINK DO podcast (top 0.5% globally, 450+ episodes), who has keynoted for leaders at NASA, NIKE, and United Airlines. He brings energy, warmth, and practical, story-driven insight that makes audiences lean in, take notes, and walk away believing their best chapter is still ahead.LinksWebsite https://mitchmatthews.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mitch.matthews.104/Instagramhttp://instagram.com/mitch.matthewsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchmatthews/
George Wright III interviews Yarin Gaon of Fractional Partners about a common growth bottleneck for companies that reach product-market fit around $3–$5M in sales: continuing “growth by addition” by saying yes to too many customers, products, channels, and revenue streams, which increases complexity and shrinks profit. Gaon argues founders should shift to “growth by subtraction,” identifying the small set of activities that drives most profit and cutting the rest, then later moving to “growth by expansion” when execution bandwidth increases. Key signals it's time to subtract are rising complexity and declining profitability, and Gaon warns against making decisions out of context or based only on revenue. He introduces the free Growth Decision Canvas and an initial heat map assessment to create a clear 12–18 month plan, and explains it complements EOS by improving strategic direction and profit focus.00:00 Meet Yarin Gaon02:29 Growth By Addition Trap09:07 Growth Decisions Canvas14:06 Common Decision Mistakes23:47 Where To Start Today25:17 Connect And Final TakeawaysThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestYarin Gaon is an entrepreneur-turned-investor with a proven track record of founding, scaling, and exiting companies. He launched his first company at age 14 and went on to build Israel's largest e-commerce platform for military goods, which he later sold before relocating to the U.S. He also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at a venture capital firm, where he specialized in turning around distressed startups. With an MBA from Tel Aviv University (and time spent at Kellogg School of Management), Yarin now helps growing companies mature into strong, cash-flowing assets. Yarin has mentored over 400 businesses through SCORE and the University of Chicago's Polsky Center. Today, he helps founders identify which products, customers, services, and operational complexities are actually slowing growth and reducing profitability. His Growth Decisions Canvas was designed to help $5–25M companies make clearer strategic decisions around what deserves to scale, what should be eliminated, and where the true path of least resistance exists inside the business. Yarin is publicly opening the Growth Decision Canvas for free, so your listeners can take what they learn from the episode and implement it in their business right away. Yarin has been featured on podcasts such as The Home Service Expert Podcast with Tommy Mello, Founder's Story, Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, and many more.LinksWebsite: https://www.fractional.partners/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaringaon/
What I Discussed With Mary Ellen Reider- Why bladder leakage is common but should not be treated as an inevitable part of aging.- What the pelvic floor is and why everyone has one.- How childbirth, menopause, aging, weight, and other factors can affect pelvic floor strength.- The connection between pelvic floor muscles, bladder control, sexual sensation, and orgasm.- Why pelvic floor relaxation is just as important as strengthening.- How the Yarlap device works and who may benefit from it.- Why it is never too late to start caring for your pelvic floor.Chapters00:00 Sponsor: OhMiBod + Introduction to Mary Ellen Reider01:40 What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Does It Matter?03:40 Why Bladder Leakage Is Common But Not Normal05:46 How Pelvic Floor Weakness Affects Your Body07:49 Introducing Yarlap: Pelvic Floor Training and Sexual Wellness10:17 Why Pelvic Floor Exercises Are Difficult to Do Correctly11:11 How Pelvic Floor Training Works Over Time12:06 How Long Does It Take to See Results?12:52 What Causes Urinary Incontinence?14:12 How Bladder Leaks Affect Confidence, Dating and Intimacy16:13 The Connection Between Pelvic Floor Strength and Orgasms17:40 Female Sexual Wellness and Understanding the Body19:51 Why Pelvic Floor Relaxation Matters Too22:10 Understanding Pelvic Floor Tone: Too Tight vs Too Weak25:00 Talking to Your Doctor About Pelvic Floor Health26:46 It's Never Too Late to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor28:21 Closing Thoughts: Removing Shame Around Women's Health28:57 Visit Sex Advice for SeniorsShownotesBladder leakage is common, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as an unavoidable part of aging.In this episode of Sex Advice for Seniors, I speak with MaryEllen Reider, co-director of Yarlap, about pelvic floor health, urinary incontinence, sexual confidence, and what happens when those important muscles become weak or overly tight.We talk about what the pelvic floor actually is, why both women and men have one, and how it supports the bladder, uterus, spine, and other parts of the body. Mary Ellen explains why leakage when you laugh, sneeze, exercise, or cough should not simply be dismissed as “one of those things” that happens after childbirth or menopause.We also explore the connection between the pelvic floor and sexual pleasure, including why some women experience weaker orgasms or reduced sensation as their pelvic floor changes. And importantly, we discuss why relaxation matters just as much as contraction when it comes to pelvic floor function and intimacy.MaryEllen explains how the Yarlap device is designed to support pelvic floor training, why Kegel exercises are not necessarily suitable for everyone, and why it's important to understand whether your pelvic floor is weak, tight, or both.Most importantly, this episode is about replacing embarrassment with information. Whether you're dealing with bladder leakage, painful sex, reduced sexual sensation, or simply want to take better care of your body, it is never too late to start paying attention to your pelvic floor.Key Takeaways- Urinary incontinence is common, but it is not an inevitable part of aging.- Everyone has a pelvic floor, and it supports both physical and sexual health.- A weak pelvic floor may affect bladder control, posture, back pain, knee pain, and orgasmic sensation.- A pelvic floor that is too tight may also cause pain and discomfort.- Strengthening and relaxation are both essential for healthy pelvic floor function.- Pelvic floor health can affect confidence, dating, intimacy, and sexual pleasure.- It is never too late to ask a doctor about your pelvic floor.About MaryEllen ReiderMaryEllen Reider is the co-director of Yarlap®, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve feminine performance and experience through muscle control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what's new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm.About SuzanneSuzanne Noble is a sex and relationship expert, author, and host of Sex Advice for Seniors, a podcast about sex, intimacy, pleasure, and relationships in later life.Through her podcast, newsletter, and community, Suzanne challenges the idea that sex has an expiry date and encourages people to stay curious about their bodies and sexual wellbeing at every age.Connect With SuzanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexadviceforseniorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexadviceforseniorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexadviceforseniorsSubstack: https://sexadviceforseniors.comConnect with MaryEllenWebsite https://yarlap.com/Instagram @yarlap_otc https://www.instagram.com/yarlap_otc/TikTok @yarlap_otc https://www.tiktok.com/@yarlap_otcYouTube @yarlap_otcFacebook https://www.facebook.com/yarlapwautokegelWant More?Visit the Website: https://sexadviceforseniors.com — includes FREE guides and resources for better sex at any age.Free Downloadable Guide: 10 Most Overlooked Secrets to Better Sex PDF: https://subscribepage.io/suzannenoblefreebieSign Up for My FREE Newsletter: https://sexadviceforseniors.comOvercome Erectile Dysfunction & Stay Firm: https://www.stayfirmprogram.comCheck Out My Storefront for Better Sex: https://zaap.bio/stayfirmInterested in 1:1 Coaching or Custom Sex Advice for Seniors Sessions? https://tidycal.com/suzannenoble/30-minute-mentoringRelated EpisodesWhy Women Feel Completely Different After Menopause | Tanya Leake https://www.sexadviceforseniors.com/p/why-women-feel-completely-different?triedRedirect=trueWhy Women Lose Their Libido (And How to Get It Back) | Pauline Ryeland https://open.substack.com/pub/sexadviceforseniors/p/pauline-ryeland This is a public episode. 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In this episode, we're joined by Emily Angus R.D. to explore the science behind bone health and plant-based diets. Emily has a background in NHS clinical and renal dietetics and joined The Vegan Society in 2024, where she focuses on providing evidence-based nutrition information about plant based diets.We discuss the nutrients that matter for maintaining healthy bones, as well as the important role of physical activity among other lifestyle factors.We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding dietary patterns and bone health: could eating a vegan diet alter your fracture risk? We discuss the findings from the EPIC-Oxford study, why they attracted attention, and why interpreting the evidence requires a degree of nuance.Finally, Emily shares some practical advice on what a bone-friendly plant-based diet actually looks like, and what she likes to eat for lunch!So have a listen today - we are available on all the usual podcast platforms, and don't forget to share the episode with a friend.Resources :https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-based-diets-and-bone-healthhttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/is-dairy-necessary-for-good-healthhttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/getting-calcium-on-a-plant-based-diet-everything-you-need-to-knowhttps://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/a-guide-to-plant-based-milks-alternative-milkshttps://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/bone-healthhttps://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/calciumTo get NLMC tickets:https://nlmc.org.uk/If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you're not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.
George Wright III interviews Clay Martin, founder of Isla Talent, a recruiting company connecting U.S. businesses with job seekers from Puerto Rico. Clay shares his path from serving in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama to recruiting migrant labor for dairy farms and launching a Puerto Rico-focused recruiting business after being asked to source U.S. citizens who don't need visas. He discusses selling his first business, being laid off after joining the acquiring competitor, and choosing to start over to regain freedom and control. Clay explains his lifestyle-first approach—using contractors instead of employees, staying remote, and focusing on relationship-building—plus his process for quickly placing workers and guiding clients on relocation logistics and housing. He aims to expand into recruiting nurses and emphasizes thinking differently, financial stability, personal branding, and long-term relationships.00:00 Meet Clay Martin01:43 Peace Corps to Recruiting03:33 Finding the Puerto Rico Niche06:25 Lifestyle First Business Model08:21 Why Hire From Puerto Rico11:02 Time Management as Solopreneur15:29 Mindset for Starting Over19:28 Personal Brand and Relationships24:05 Where to Find ClayThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About Clay MartinClay Martin is an entrepreneur, recruiter, real estate investor, and adventurer based in Denver. After spending nearly four years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama, he built a career recruiting workers from Puerto Rico and went on to found and sell his first recruiting company. Today, he runs Isla Talent, while continuing to invest in real estate and other ventures. Outside of work, Clay is an avid mountain biker who loves travel, the outdoors, family, and new experiences Clay Martin is an entrepreneur, recruiter, real estate investor, and adventurer based in Denver. After spending nearly four years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama, he built a career recruiting workers from Puerto Rico and went on to found and sell his first recruiting company. Today, he runs Isla Talent, while continuing to invest in real estate and other ventures. Outside of work, Clay is an avid mountain biker who loves travel, the outdoors, family, and new experiences. His ultimate goal is simple: Spend his life doing the things he enjoys with the people he cares about.LinksWebsite www.recruitingpuertorico.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-martin-7788b179/
Trudy Guyton, founder of Uncaged Woman, who helps women turn heartbreak and life experience into purpose while creating a life by design, not by default.Through group coaching, self-study programs, and 1:1 coaching, Trudy combines her certification in Spiritual Psychology with her own personal experiences to help women find freedom from within and build a life they truly love.Now, Trudy's journey of transforming heartbreak and loss into a mission to support other women demonstrates how pain can become the foundation for something deeply meaningful.And while launching a podcast, preparing to publish a book, building an online academy, and connecting women through a growing collective, she's proving that what looks like overnight success can be many years of courage, learning, and persistence in the making.Here's where to find more:www.trudyguyton.com www.uncagedwoman.com https://www.facebook.com/trudy.guyton________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business.From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!).Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
George Wright III argues that for entrepreneurs, energy is the asset that makes every other asset possible, and that grind culture, burnout, and exhaustion reduce effectiveness, decision-making, creativity, discipline, relationships, and leadership. He urges listeners to treat health as a core success strategy and focus on sustainable energy through four areas: sleep (for recovery and productive hours), nutrition (food as fuel affecting focus, recovery, and brain health), exercise (performance, strength, mobility, and mental discipline), and recovery (not a reward, but essential for sustained high performance). He emphasizes consistency over extremes, warning that postponing health “until later” lets ambition consume wellness. He challenges listeners to identify one current “energy leak” (sleep, nutrition, exercise, overtraining, stress, or schedule) and make a long-term adjustment.00:00 Food Is Your Fuel01:32 Why Energy Matters02:49 Grind Culture Burnout03:59 Four Energy Pillars04:15 Sleep For Performance05:01 Nutrition Intentional Fuel05:34 Exercise Builds Discipline06:03 Recovery Sustains Output07:33 Consistency Over Intensity08:10 Health Is The Strategy09:47 Find Your Energy Leak11:03 Protect Your EnergyThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
You don't have to wait for a new year to reevaluate your life, raise your standards, and pursue meaningful new goals. In this episode, Kati explores seven key areas of well-being—financial, career, family, social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual—and explains how to determine which deserve your greatest focus in this season. Drawing from her personal transformation, she shares why lasting change requires burning the ships, establishing nonnegotiable routines, eliminating distractions, and intentionally choosing what to say yes and no to. You'll be encouraged to envision the person you want to become, turn that vision into an actionable plan, and confidently go all in—one intentional step at a time. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XnPah8KgkW8 GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com/ LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
George Wright III interviews Blake Erickson, co-author of The Science of Scaling and partner at Scaling.com, about his path from door-to-door team building, and a $10M revenue business, followed by a plateau that pushed him to pursue a bigger mission. Erickson explains how he partnered with Dr. Benjamin Hardy to co-author a book and launching Scaling.com. He distinguishes growth (e.g., 10–24% annually) from scaling (doubling or 10X in three years), arguing scaling requires doing different—often less—through focus, leverage, and “who brings the how.” He stresses that exponential, time-bound goals simplify strategy, cites a popcorn company jumping from 200 to 26,000 stores via one partnership, and emphasizes founder psychology, humility, pruning, and weekly alignment reviews. He shares Scaling.com's lessons from a $12M plateau, previews the book Power Law Strategy (Jan 26), and offers a free audiobook at https://scaling.com/audiobook-ce00:00 Exponential Scaling Mindset02:29 Mission to Sales Path05:44 Building Teams and Leaders07:12 Goals Shape the Present10:03 Comfort Plateau Wake Up12:59 Partnering With Ben Hardy16:59 Million Dollar Commitment18:34 All In on Future Self20:46 Growth vs Scale Defined23:02 Building for Scale Leverage25:00 Big Goals Simplify Strategy26:08 Exponential Goals Matter27:18 Popcorn Company 10X Path32:02 Rebuilding Model And Team38:31 Scalingcom Plateau Lessons43:10 Data Driven Scaling Science46:01 Where To Start Scaling48:51 Power Law Strategy VisionThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About BlakeBlake has built and operated several businesses and spent four years helping scale a door-to-door sales organization into an eight-figure company. He has recruited, trained, and led more than 1,200 people, with much of his experience centered on leadership, recruiting, and building high-performance teams. After reaching a point where his businesses required little day-to-day involvement, Blake found himself becoming comfortable and complacent while spreading his attention across real estate, media, podcasting, and several other ventures. He ultimately realized that maintaining what he had already built was no longer fulfilling, and he felt called to play a bigger game. That led him to sell his companies and real estate portfolio, step away from his podcast, and go all-in on Scaling.com, growing the company to $10 million in ARR in its first eight months. Today, he and his team advise more than 500 companies ranging from $500,000 businesses to $10 billion enterprises. Blake is a TEDx alumnus, and a professional speaker who has presented to organizations including Vistage, Entrepreneurs' Organization, YPO, Keller Williams, and Direct Selling University. He's also been a guest on podcasts such as Everything The Don't Tell You, Building the Good Life, The CO1 Show, Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones, and many more.LinksWebsite: http://Scaling.comGet the Audiobook at https://scaling.com/audiobook-ceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblakeerickson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-erickson-756b54168/
In this episode of Gritty is the New Pretty, host Krystle Edwards sits down with Brigitte O'Michaels, author of Gurl Fix Your Crown, founder of Queenmakers International, executive coach, AI consultant, and 2025 South Sound Woman to Watch, for a powerful conversation about grief, identity, self-worth, reinvention, and building again after life changes everything.After surviving an abusive marriage and carrying unresolved grief for more than two decades, Brigitte made the decision to stop allowing pain, titles, culture, or other people's expectations to define who she was. She shares how that transformation became the foundation for her work helping women recognize their value, advocate for themselves, build income, and get “booked, busy, and paid.”Join us as we discuss:• Who Are You Without the Titles?: Why rebuilding after major change often starts with separating your identity from your job, relationships, accomplishments, and the labels other people have placed on you.• Stop Undervaluing Yourself : From asking for a raise to pricing your business, Brigitte challenges women to recognize the value they bring instead of deciding what someone else can afford before they even ask.• AI as a Tool for Opportunity: How women can use AI to save time, create new services, increase productivity, and turn skills they already have into new streams of income.Because sometimes grit isn't about holding everything together. Sometimes it's giving yourself permission to rebuild differently.If this episode hit, take 10 seconds and help it travel: follow the show, leave a quick rating, and share it with a woman who needs the reminder that one broken dream is never the end of dreaming.Follow us @gritcitywomen | www.gritcitywomen.com
Andrew Chupp — coach, queer adult gymnast, creator and joy distributor — joins us to talk about making gymnastics your own. From Britney Spears floor choreography to competing on beam, Andrew shares how returning to the sport brought him community and creative freedom. You pick the topic. We make the episode. Our Full Episode Commission Raffle is the ONLY way to commission a full GymCastic episode. It's a fundraiser for our trip to Rotterdam for the World Championships. Enter here for a chance to choose the topic. The GymCastic store sale is on! IN THIS INTERVIEW Inclusive competition and bringing performance back to floor. Starting adult classes, making time to train and finding your people. Coaching adults, revisiting basics and letting go of old expectations. Rethinking deductions, facing internet hate and staying visible. Queer joy, body image, courage and accountability. FIND ANDREW AND YOUR COMMUNITY Andrew Chupp's YouTube channel Adult Gymnastics Like a Fine Wine: Find your community, meets and classes. Adult Gymnastics resources CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Andrew Chupp 01:42 Adult Meets & Inclusive Competition 05:01 A Different Kind of All-Around 10:26 Growing Adult Gymnastics 13:47 Britney Spears & Finding Joy Again 21:07 How to Start an Adult Class 23:20 Making Time & Finding Community 25:28 Coaching Adults & Starting Small 33:19 Rethinking Deductions 36:34 Queer Sports & Belonging 40:21 Adult Meets at Every Age 46:47 Facing Internet Hate 57:57 Courage, Accountability & Growth 1:00:58 What's Next for Andrew RELATED EPISODES It's Never Too Late to Start Adult Gymnastics Tumble: The Adult Gymnastics Reality TV Show Tumble Episode 2 Tumble Episodes 3 and 4 Tumble Episode 5 Tumble Finale Nadia Promotes Adult Gymnastics New USAG President Kyle Albrecht's First Interview on Athlete Safety & the Future of Gymnastics SUPPORT OUR WORK Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind The Scenes episodes and the members-only archive. Shop the GymCastic store sale. TOOLS AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: LA 2028 Roster Lab Elite Score Explorer International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer Barnes' GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History: Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources
P&P Talk About When Is It Too Late To Get A Contract As A Quarterback in The NFL, And Do Baker & CJ Have Something In Common?
Payne & Pendergast Recap Last Nights Astros Victory, But A Weird Encounter With Venmo Takes Place As The Guys Discuss Fantasy Drafts. P&P Talk About When Is It Too Late To Get A Contract As A Quarterback in The NFL, And Do Baker & CJ Have Something In Common? Sean & Seth Talk Headlines around the sports world. Lane Kiffin is going to find a loophole through all of this?
George Wright III challenges the common business advice that more visibility, followers, and reach are the key to growth, arguing that visibility without value, trust, and positioning doesn't build a business. He explains the difference between temporary attention and lasting influence, emphasizing that marketing should make you relevant and trusted so you get chosen, not just seen. He urges entrepreneurs to focus on educating before selling, consistently showing up to build familiarity and credibility over time, and prioritizing relationships over vanity metrics. Wright highlights clear positioning—who you help, what problem you solve, what you believe, and why your perspective is different—so your brand becomes associated with a specific solution. 00:00 Visibility Is Not Enough00:29 Welcome And Marketing Focus02:06 Attention Versus Influence03:47 Value Before Visibility04:25 Educate To Build Trust05:51 Consistency Compounds Credibility07:10 Relationships Over Metrics08:11 Positioning And What You Stand For08:54 Marketing Self Audit Checklist09:51 Influence Earned Final TakeawaysThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
SummaryAfter 32 years of marriage, Steven Rubenstein came out at 55 with no idea what his future would hold. He feared he was too old to find love, carried tremendous guilt over the pain his decision caused his family, and described the future ahead of him as simply “blank.” What followed surprised him: new friendships, solo adventures, a sense of belonging he had never experienced before—and the realization that coming out had given him what felt like a second chance at life.Then Steven met acclaimed choreographer and artist David Rousseve. In this episode of Out Late With David, Steven shares the difficult transition from marriage to an authentic gay life before David joins the conversation to tell the wonderfully unlikely story of how they met and fell in love.Together, Steven and David reflect on relationships, race, aging, authenticity, loss and the courage required to change direction when the life you're living no longer fits. David also discusses how his own journey, including the loss of his former husband, influenced his deeply personal solo work BECOMING DADDY AF.Their story is a reminder that stepping into the unknown can be terrifying—but the life waiting on the other side may be bigger, richer and filled with more love than you ever imagined.Takeaways1. The future we fear is often not the future that awaits us.Steven went into coming out imagining loneliness. He couldn't picture a partner and thought that, at 55, he was already past his “shelf life.” Instead, he discovered community, desire, travel, independence, belonging and eventually David. Importantly, the interview doesn't minimize what his decision cost his former wife and family. Both realities exist at once.2. Authenticity can require disrupting a life that isn't obviously broken.One of the most interesting aspects of Steven's story is that he doesn't rewrite his marriage as miserable. He says it was a good marriage and acknowledges the very real pain his coming out caused. David describes a parallel experience decades earlier: abandoning an expected professional path, ending an engagement to a woman and confronting his sexuality. Both men ultimately chose authenticity without pretending those choices were painless.3. Reinvention doesn't end with coming out.The second half broadens the episode beyond Steven's coming-out story. Steven and David found one another after each had already lived a substantial adult life and experienced long-term relationships. David's DADDY AF takes that idea further: aging itself becomes another invitation to ask what life means, what remains unfinished, and how love, loss, race, ancestry and mortality shape the person we are still becoming.Sound Bites1. Steven — the episode-defining quote“I felt like I was getting a second chance at life, like it was a game of pinball and I got an extra ball.”2. Steven — on fearing he had waited too long“At 55, I was persuaded that I was an expired carton of milk, way past my shelf life.”3. Steven — on what actually happened“I thought my life would end when I came out. My life began.”4. David — on choosing a different life“There are junctures in life where you have to examine everything and be bold enough to make different choices.”5. Steven — advice to someone afraid to come out“Trust that process…and that it's never too late.”6. David — on listening to yourself“If I can quiet my mind and follow what my heart says to do, it has never led me wrong.”7. David — on what ultimately matters“Love is actually the core of what we're living for.”8. Steven — the emotional wedding moment“My mom said to me…‘Now I have two sons.'”Podcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com YouTube Edition: https://youtu.be/uMMW34iyurE YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton: https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com Contact me: mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.comhttps://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com https://linktr.ee/davidacotton© 2026 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
George Wright III interviews franchise consultant Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, about franchising as an “anti-founder” strategy—stepping into proven systems and processes to reach goals faster than starting a business from scratch. Mohr shares his path from Taco Bell and corporate work to franchising after reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” and explains who fits franchising best: self-starters with risk tolerance who can be mentored and follow systems. They discuss capital requirements for brick-and-mortar franchises versus service-based franchises, including typical net worth and liquidity expectations and SBA Express loan options. Mohr outlines his client-matching process, the importance of treating a franchise as an asset, and due diligence using the Franchise Disclosure Document (items 19 and 20, bankruptcies, litigation, and open-vs-sold locations). They note post-COVID growth in essential services like HVAC, plumbing, restoration, senior care, and medical franchises, and discuss horizontal and vertical growth for long-term wealth.00:00 Franchise Fit Questions02:00 Greg's Franchise Origin Story03:59 Anti Founder Explained07:31 Who Thrives in Franchising09:19 Capital Needed to Start11:09 Consultant Matching Process12:53 Owner Operator vs Asset14:35 Marketing Support and Leads16:55 Due Diligence and Red Flags20:12 Hot Franchise Sectors Now21:20 Franchising for Wealth BuildingThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GregI create entrepreneurs through franchising. Over 12 years, I've guided 300+ entrepreneurs through franchise evaluation and enabled them to open 500+ successful territories. I'm a 2X Wall Street Journal bestselling author (Real Freedom, Expert Resilience) and USA Today Best Seller. I have also worked with and co authored another book, “From Idea to Empire”, with Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank.LinksWebsite https://www.franchisemaven.com/book-resources/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franchisemaven/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FranchiseMavenLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorykmohr/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Franchise_Maven
#1,004: Join us as we sit down with Bobbi Brown – legendary makeup artist, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most influential forces in modern beauty. Bobbi turned a simple idea and a radically different point of view into Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, building a global beauty empire before selling the company to Estée Lauder. Years later, she walked away from the brand that still carried her name – and eventually decided to start all over again. In this episode, Bobbi takes us inside the entrepreneurial journey behind both Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road, sharing what it really takes to turn an idea into something people want. She opens up about starting small, thinking differently, trusting her instincts when others didn't see the vision, selling her first company, navigating life after leaving it, and having the courage to build something new in a completely different chapter of her career. Bobbi also shares why she believes common sense can be one of the most underrated advantages in business, why bigger and faster isn't always better, how she approaches risk and decision-making, and the lessons she's learned about hiring, growth, creativity, health, and knowing when to slow down. This conversation goes far beyond beauty. It's about betting on yourself, staying curious, thinking independently, and refusing to believe you've missed your opportunity. Whether you're building a company, pursuing an idea, changing careers, or simply trying to figure out what's next, Bobbi's story is a reminder that you don't need to have everything figured out to start – and you're never too established to begin again. For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com To connect with Bobbi Brown click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. To Shop Jones Road visit https://go.shopmy.us/p-83608501. This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Get your routine back! For a limited time get 25% off at https://theskinnyconfidential.com. This episode is sponsored by SoFi's Small Business Loans Visit http://Sofi.com/skinny to learn more and see if a SoFi Small Business Loan is right for your business. This episode is sponsored by Caldera + Lab Go to http://calderalab.com/SKINNY and use code SKINNY for 20% off your first order. This episode is sponsored by Boll & Branch Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at http://BollAndBranch.com/skinny with code skinny. This episode is sponsored by egglife Find egglife wraps chillin' in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart & more. Visit http://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you This episode is sponsored by WACOAL Visit http://WACOAL.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. This episode is sponsored by Sam Edelman Visit us at http://samedelman.com to explore everything you need for Fall and get 15% off with code SKINNY15. Produced by Dear Media
What if the opportunities you're waiting for aren't passing you by because you lack experience, but because the right people don't know what you're capable of?In this powerful Moment, Zoe is joined by personal branding expert and entrepreneur Amelia Sordell to explore why women need to stop waiting to be picked and start making themselves visible.Amelia explains that your personal brand isn't simply what you post on social media. It's the impression you create through your values, behaviour, knowledge, experience and the way you show up in the world. You don't need to become an influencer or add another overwhelming task to your life—but you do need to take control of your own story.They explore why so many talented women and mothers downplay their achievements, while people with far less experience confidently put themselves forward. Amelia also shares the “big red button” moments that changed her life, from leaving a secure job with two young children to closing the multimillion-pound agency she no longer wanted to run.Her message is simple but powerful: confidence doesn't arrive before you act. Confidence is built by finding the courage to take a risk, discovering that you can handle it and then doing it again.
George Wright III explains that elite performers succeed by doing important ordinary things with extraordinary consistency, not by relying on occasional intensity. He argues that life is shaped less by big decisions and more by small routines, standards, and disciplines practiced over time, which reinforce identity through follow-through or, conversely, procrastination and lowered standards. He urges listeners to protect performance habits (like exercise, planning, reading, meditation) especially when busy, and to build life around non-negotiable standards rather than fluctuating motivation. He challenges listeners to audit their habits, identify what helps most, what quietly holds them back, and choose one high-leverage habit to practice consistently for the next year to become the person capable of creating the desired life. 00:00 Consistency Over Intensity00:46 Monday Mindset Reset01:53 Habits Shape Identity02:36 Elite Habits You Don't See03:47 Stacking Good Days04:48 Protect Your Keystone Habits05:42 Standards Beat Motivation06:31 Audit and Choose One Habit07:40 Become the Person NowThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
In this episode I'm chatting to the brilliant editor Editor-In-Chief of Diva Magazine, beauty lover and author of the amazing book What A Girl Wants, Roxy Bourdillon.During the episode we chat about:The incredible lipstick that Roxy swears byHow it took Roxy ten years to come out, having lived the "straight dream" with her then boyfriendHer amazing relationship with her grandmaSociety's ideas around whatr a lesbian "should and shoudn't be"M & S knickers in unexpected placesThe joys of lesbian s*xThe freedom of making up your own rules in a relationshipThe inspiration behind her book.Roxy is the most brilliant woman and I loved every second of our chat.
"You want some change in your life? Start praying." -Maxetta Gadd For anyone who's felt disconnected from their body. Tried to control their way into freedom. For anyone who's wondered if it's too late to start again. Pull up a chair and listen in as Alisa sits down with our friend, Maxetta Gadd, for a real, honest conversation about the winding road back to truth. Maxetta gets real about the tension of knowing the truth but still finding yourself walking in lies. She shares the real struggles in her body and how missing out on opportunities to live life fully with the people she loves led her to make a bold change. Surrender. What followed wasn't a quick fix or a perfect before-and-after story. It was a deep surrender that began changing the way Maxetta understood her body, her habits, her relationship with food, and the Holy Spirit's role in her everyday life. Truth was revealed. And it started with prayer. This isn't a story about having it all together. It's a story of surrender. About discovering that what you thought was discipline could actually become delight. And about coming back to a community that will remind you who you are when you forget. Because it's never too late to start again. Watch this episode on Youtube! Head over to the Revelation Wellness YouTube channel to watch the full conversation. Connect with Maxetta: Follow along for encouragement, honesty, a reasons to keep saying yes to the life God has given you. Instagram: @maxettagadd Curious about the community Maxetta found? Here are a few of the places we talked about in this episode to help you take your next step: Looking for a community running toward the Lord? Join RW+: Find your people, get moving, and grow in your faith and health together. Revelation Wellness Instructor Training: Learn how to lead others to health and wholeness through Christ. Learn about Instructor Training Revive: Come find your people, reconnect with God, and experience what happens when we make space for transformation. Registration for the 2026 retreat has closed. Learn about Revive
What's Your Misogi? Why It's Never Too Late for a Big Adventure What if you chose one challenge each year that was so meaningful—and just a little bit intimidating—that you weren't sure you could actually accomplish it? That's the idea behind Misogi, a Japanese-inspired concept centered on taking on a difficult, transformative challenge. It doesn't have to be a huge physical feat or an extreme adventure. The goal is to step beyond your comfort zone, test yourself, and discover what you're capable of. In this episode, we explore why deliberately doing hard things can be so powerful, especially as we get older. A Misogi can give you something exciting to work toward, create a sense of purpose, and remind you that adventure and personal growth don't have an expiration date. Whether your Misogi is climbing a mountain, tackling a challenging trek, learning something completely new, or simply doing something that scares you a little, the important question is: What would you love to accomplish if you weren't afraid of failing? COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your Misogi adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. High Altitude Travel Insurance: Most insurance policies do NOT cover high altitude adventures. Check out Rise & Shield for your next mega adventure! Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Tinggly: Give Gift Experiences instead of stuff (plus your loved one gets to choose)! Promo Code ACTIVETRAVEL saves up up to 20% Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Never Too Late — A Season 4 Teaser Before Season 4 of Out Late With David begins, I wanted to share something a little different: “Never Too Late,” a song inspired by the stories, courage, and journeys we explore on this podcast. At the heart of Out Late With David is a simple belief: it's never too late to live your truth, to become more fully yourself, or to begin a new chapter. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, reached out, and offered your feedback and encouragement. Your support means more to me than you know—and it continues to shape this show and the conversations we share. Enjoy “Never Too Late,” and stay tuned. Season 4 is coming soon.Podcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com YouTube Edition: https://youtu.be/eHZL3RKIQ1I YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton: https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com or https://www.DavidCotton.com Contact David: mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.comhttps://www.DavidCottonCoaching.comhttps://www.OutLateWithDavid.comhttps://linktr.ee/davidacotton © 2026 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
How will Roland in Exeter and Darren in Cannock Chase get on with their 10 questions?
An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 35-36.
George Wright III explains that entrepreneurs often mistake growth for working harder, but hustle can't scale and founders become the bottleneck when the business depends on their energy, decisions, and involvement. He suggests freedom comes from building systems—especially an “authority engine” that produces content and visibility even when you're not working—using a progression of do it, document it, delegate it, automate it, then optimize it. A system makes success repeatable by turning repeated tasks and questions into processes, then using people, technology, and AI as leverage (not as the system itself). He recommends identifying what stops when you stop, focusing on one repetitive founder-dependent activity this week, documenting and delegating it, then automating what makes sense to create compounding leverage across the business.00:00 Hustle Becomes Bottleneck00:48 From Hustle to Engine01:46 Do Document Delegate03:13 Systems Make Success Repeatable04:02 Build an Authority Engine05:41 People Process Tech AI06:27 Find What Stops Without You07:25 One System This Week08:14 Systems Create FreedomThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
George Wright III interviews AI architect and Chief of AI CEO Adrian Rosebrock about moving beyond AI hype to measurable ROI and durable competitive advantage. Rosebrock shares his background building and selling PyImageSearch, then explains three waves of AI adoption: early access/adoption, the coming focus on economics and governance (including token-cost volatility and “tokenomics”), and a future differentiation phase centered on proprietary data and custom models. He uses Bridgewater's internally trained model as an example of higher accuracy, lower token costs, and defensible advantage. They discuss when to buy, modify, or build AI using a risk-vs-differentiation grid, why AI should optimize back-office work rather than replace human-facing relationships, and common mistakes around governance, compliance, and preventing employees from uploading sensitive data.00:00 AI Beyond Workflows01:59 PyImageSearch Origin Story03:34 Why Chief of AI05:27 Three Waves of AI08:11 Bridgewater Moat Example11:32 Build Versus Buy Framework14:45 ROI and Human Touch20:10 Founder Employee Mindset Gap23:10 Governance and Compliance Risks25:12 Three Step Policy Playbook29:08 How Leaders Will AdaptThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestAdrian Rosebrock — CEO, Chief of AI. PhD in computer science and artificial intelligence. Founder of PyImageSearch, the world's largest computer vision education platform (acquired 2021). He now leads a fractional Chief of AI team that helps organizations get a real return on their AI investment.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-rosebrock/
This episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle features Alex Quin and Gina Ulmos, media personality, journalist, podcast host, and author of Mis 200 Citas. Gina reflects on her decades-long career across television, Univision, and radio, and how an unexpected career transition gave her the opportunity to reinvent herself as an author. She shares how nearly 200 real dating experiences after a 16-year marriage, combined with lessons from therapists, psychologists, love coaches, and her own interviews, ultimately inspired her book.Alex and Gina dive into modern dating, Bumble, first-date expectations, red flags, personal safety, scams, self-worth, and how social media has changed the way relationships begin. They also discuss Gina's experiences interviewing major figures like Cristiano Ronaldo, how her journalism background helps her read and vet people, and why cultural compatibility and life experience matter in relationships. Ultimately, the conversation goes beyond dating to explore reinvention, embracing uncomfortable change, and why it's never too late to start a new chapter in your career or personal life.Episode Outline:[00:00] Meet Gina Ulmos and the story behind Mis 200 Citas[04:25] Leaving radio and turning life experiences into a book[09:00] 200 dates, Bumble, rejection, and finding love online[13:30] First-date expectations, money, boundaries, and red flags[18:20] Dating safety and protecting yourself when meeting strangers[23:30] How Alex met his wife and Instagram vs. dating apps[28:25] Self-worth, childhood patterns, and choosing better partners[35:05] Interviewing Cristiano Ronaldo and using journalism skills in dating[39:00] Vetting dates, background checks, scams, and trusting your instincts[41:05] Cultural compatibility, travel, relationships, and Mexico[46:05] Career reinvention, losing your safety net, and embracing change[49:00] Why it's never too late to find love[50:52] Closing thoughts and outroWisdom Nuggets:Don't Ignore the Red Flags Because You Like the Person: Attraction can make people justify behavior they would immediately recognize as problematic in someone else. Pay attention to inconsistencies, pressure, dishonesty, and actions that don't match someone's words.Treat Dating Like an Interview: Gina learned from a love coach to think about dating similarly to filling an important position. Would you keep interviewing someone who consistently shows up late, lies, acts inconsistently, or doesn't share your values? Chemistry shouldn't eliminate standards.Self-Worth Changes Who You Choose: The relationships we pursue can reflect how we see ourselves. Understanding childhood experiences, emotional patterns, boundaries, and what you're actually searching for can help prevent repeating the same relationships with different people.Losing Your Safety Net Can Create Your Next Chapter: Leaving a stable media career was uncomfortable for Gina, but it also created the time and urgency that helped her finally write her book. Sometimes the change you didn't ask for becomes the push you needed.You Either Win or You Learn: Not every relationship, career move, or chapter will work out the way you expected. That doesn't automatically make it wasted time. Experiences can become lessons that prepare you to make better decisions moving forward.It's Never Too Late to Find Love: Gina's own family gives her a unique perspective on modern dating across generations. Her mother encouraged her to date, Gina found her favorite person through Bumble, and her daughter also found a relationship through the platform.Power Quotes“You're not gonna land a good job, a good relationship if you don't have self-worth.” - Alex Quin“Changes are good. You either win or you learn.” — Gina UlmosConnect with Gina Ulmos:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaulmosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-ulmos-90b18657/Website: https://ginaulmos.com/Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexquinTwitter: https://twitter.com/mralexquinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquinWebsite: https://alexquin.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquinBooks Mentioned:Mis 200 Citas — Gina Ulmos [https://amzn.to/4hYgaZx]How to Market Your Restaurant Online — Alex Quin [https://amzn.to/4gA6GRU]Digital Marketing Dictionary — Alex Quin [https://amzn.to/46xv7dP]Polo's Day at the Park — Alex Quin [https://amzn.to/46vUpcg]Resources Mentioned:BumbleSpokeoGina Ulmos' La Fórmula Luego de Mis 200 CitasSOS NewsOur CommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustleTwitter: https://twitter.com/HustleInspiresLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustleWebsite: https://hustleinspireshustle.comThis page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. 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George Wright III urges listeners to stop waiting to feel ready, arguing that confidence doesn't come before action but is created by action. He describes the “confidence trap,” where preparation becomes procrastination driven by fear of failure, judgment, or loss, and explains that courage—moving forward despite fear—must come first. Wright outlines a sequence: courage creates action, action creates experience, and experience creates evidence that builds confidence and self-trust. He reframes fear as a possible signal of growth and emphasizes that leadership and entrepreneurship require acting amid uncertainty, launching, hiring, investing, and having hard conversations without guarantees. He advises taking one next courageous step to generate feedback, momentum, and clarity, and challenges listeners to choose progress over perfection.00:00 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready00:55 Confidence Comes From Action01:25 Courage Before Confidence01:48 The Confidence Trap03:15 Fear as a Growth Signal04:13 Leadership in Uncertainty05:12 Evidence Builds Real Confidence05:51 Momentum Beats Certainty06:39 Who Do You Need to Become07:22 One Courageous Next StepThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
I was looking through my interview file the other day and my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I realised that I had somehow forgotten to publish this interview with Cally Beaton which we recorded last year. I mean I LOVED this interview. It inspired me so much and as we did it I was thinking about how much she was going to inspire you as well.Anyway, I'm so very glad that I did find it and that you're getting the chance to listen to this brilliant comedian and author. When we recorded she was promoting her truly brilliant book Namaste Motherf**kers which is now celebrating its 1st birthday. If you haven't read it you simply must.During the episode Cally talks about how she made the life changing decision to become a comedian at 45 (Joan Rivers told her that she should be one!!) and how she radically reinvented herself in midlife. This is exactly what SO many of us need to hear and I just know that Cally will show you that we're only just getting started, whatever our age!!
NEW: Chelsea welcomes writer Alrinthea Carter and producer Kristina to unpack the memoir of TV legend Marla Gibbs. Together they dive into getting her big break into the business at 44 years old on “The Jeffersons”, how she drove the development of the iconic sitcom “227,” the impact of her fame, her alleged feud with Jackée Harry, and the producer credit she was robbed of. Not to mention, a mushroom trip, a psychic moment, and some very married men. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including physical and sexual abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Contact us or send us your voice notes: hello@glamoroustrash.com Sign up for Chelsea's screenplay course: Write Your Screenplay the Behind the Bangs Way Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify - Start your free trial at shopify.com/glamorous. Leesa Mattresses - Go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code GLAMOROUS. Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Where to find our guests: Alrinthea Carter: Instagram Kristina Lopez: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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