Podcast appearances and mentions of Vernon T Foster

In this episode, Eric is joined by Vernon T. Foster II!  Vernon is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Sommelier of video marketing.  Diagnosed with ADHD just over 2 years ago, Vernon is passionate about sharing his experience as a black man living with ADHD and creating community. You'll hear Vernon share his story from life as a kid to today, what prompted him to write his book, what it's like to have to walk out the door as a black man in America while navigating ADHD, and dealing with challenges because of the layers society has placed on black American men.   Learn more about Vernon T. Foster II on Linkedin or at his video marketing website at vernontfoster.com Get Vernon's book at adhdblack.com - The Black Man's Handbook to Living with ADHD: 5 Ways to Create a Better Tomorrow No Matter How You're Feeling Today Check out his Instagram @vernononvideo   Questions/Topics:  [00:01:06] Introducing Vernon and his continuing process of figuring himself out and his ADHD journey [00:02:56] Vernon shares his experiences with various jobs and getting fired  [00:04:47] A conversation about what led Vernon to ADHD, connecting the dots, and life as the “token black kid” in school [00:08:09] Experiencing covert racism  [00:10:02] Vernon shares about his time at Florida State University and a discussion on testing  [00:10:50] Eric and Vernon on Scantrons  [00:14:44] The Stroop Test  [00:16:34] ADHD medication, college, and an important message  [00:20:45] Eric shares a test-taking strategy  [00:21:38] Life after an ADHD diagnosis / A shocking statistic / What prompted Vernon to write his book [00:23:35] Vernon shares his reaction about the ADHD diagnosis statistics on African American and Latino children [00:23:58] “Why didn't anyone tell me this sh*t?”  [00:25:19] Eric asks Vernon, “As a black man, diagnosed later with ADHD, [...] what do you think is maybe not understood by most people?”  [00:25:57] “The world is already against you, the odds are already stacked against you” / Other challenges navigating the world as a black man   [00:27:52] Understanding ADHD and how it affects every aspect of Vernon's life [00:29:34] The challenges of navigating the world with something very visible alongside something that is invisible and how one affects the other [00:32:02] “A lot of people who look like me…” / Level the playing field / Hoarding information and wealth and perpetuating the cycle [00:33:36] “It's my duty to be a steward of those things to help support other people that look like me, people that also don't look like me.” [00:39:34] Vernon shares his wisdom, tips, and being a work in progress  [00:42:14] Tapping into the tools after an ADHD diagnosis  [00:44:20] Managing emotions, emotional intelligence, and taking your power back / Mindfulness  [00:48:17] Support, family, and community / “It's really hard to do this alone.”  [00:52:55] Communicating what you need when you have ADHD  [00:57:33] Closing thoughts   Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode 333: Race-Based Trauma, RSD & ADHD with Romanza McAllister LCSW Website: blackgirllostkeys.com - René Brooks: Living as a Black Woman with ADHD    “How do we become better stewards of the gifts and the opportunities that we have to show other people that it's possible? To invest in other people?” - Vernon 

This week on the podcast, we have my good friend Vernon T. Foster ll. He is an author. He is a podcaster. He is a speaker. He is a creative.  He has a very interesting story that has been captured in his book, "The 7 Laws of Mindful Living".  Together we have a conversation about passion and purpose. And the things that people don't tell you. We laugh. We have a dance party. So buckle up, y'all. This one's gonna be fun.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Vernons Book: The 7 Laws of Mindful Living https://www.amazon.ca/Laws-Mindful-Living-Soul-Manual-ebook/dp/B08H4TC8BY Becoming Ourselves The Summit https://www.juliwenger.com/becomingourselvesthesummitBook a Fear to Freedom  Consult Call  with Juli:  https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19410531&appointmentType=13872740CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @juliwengerFacebook: - ww.facebook.com/becomingourselvespodcastLinkedIn: Juli Wenger Website: https://www.juliwenger.com/

Building a bridge between worlds, people, and cultures through leveraging technology, the spoken word, and the pen, Vernon T. Foster II is no stranger to adventure and defying convention. When the world valued specialization, he sought to become a generalist. Vernon opted to treat his 20's and early 30's as an experiment for building skills and honing his personal philosophy. Little did he know nor envision that his lifestyle would serve as a catalyst for creating a global movement and framework that would inspire others to follow suit. In the last 18 years, Vernon's knack for adventure has led to him starting an entertainment business at 19, two stints living in Central and South America, becoming an award-winning speaker, DJing and MCing world-famous EDM parties, moving to NYC with two suitcases to help build a tech startup, and now professional lacrosse. His work has been featured at Entrepreneur, General Assembly, The Good Men Project, and Podcast Movement. Lastly, Vernon is the host of a weekly podcast, I WANNA BE FAMOUS, where he mentors a community of game-changers seeking to develop diverse career skills and dormant talents for good. Questions Vernon answered in this podcast How can someone get "unstuck" in my life, business, or career? (Part 1) What's the best way to build skills to increase earning potential? (Part 1) How do you network and build relationships post-covid without being spammy? (Part 2) What are 3 essential career skills to level up in 2021? (Part 2) What is the P.I.V.O.T Method? (Part 2) Rate this podcast via ratethispodcast.com/wedontplay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wedontplay/message

Building a bridge between worlds, people, and cultures through leveraging technology, the spoken word, and the pen, Vernon T. Foster II is no stranger to adventure and defying convention. When the world valued specialization, he sought to become a generalist. Vernon opted to treat his 20's and early 30's as an experiment for building skills and honing his personal philosophy. Little did he know nor envision that his lifestyle would serve as a catalyst for creating a global movement and framework that would inspire others to follow suit. In the last 18 years, Vernon's knack for adventure has led to him starting an entertainment business at 19, two stints living in Central and South America, becoming an award-winning speaker, DJing and MCing world-famous EDM parties, moving to NYC with two suitcases to help build a tech startup, and now professional lacrosse. His work has been featured at Entrepreneur, General Assembly, The Good Men Project, and Podcast Movement. Lastly, Vernon is the host of a weekly podcast, I WANNA BE FAMOUS, where he mentors a community of game-changers seeking to develop diverse career skills and dormant talents for good. Questions Vernon answered in this podcast How can someone get "unstuck" in my life, business, or career? (Part 1) What's the best way to build skills to increase earning potential? (Part 1) How do you network and build relationships post-covid without being spammy? (Part 2) What are 3 essential career skills to level up in 2021? (Part 2) What is the P.I.V.O.T Method? (Part 2) Rate this podcast via ratethispodcast.com/wedontplay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wedontplay/message

Vernon Foster II Building a bridge between worlds, people, and cultures through leveraging technology, the spoken word, and the pen, Vernon T. Foster II is no stranger to adventure and defying convention. When the world valued specialization, he sought to become a generalist. Vernon opted to treat his 20's and early 30's as an experiment for building skills and honing his personal philosophy. Little did he know nor envision that his lifestyle would serve as a catalyst for creating a global movement and framework that would inspire others to follow suit. In the last 18 years, Vernon's knack for adventure has led to him starting an entertainment business at 19, two stints living in Central and South America, becoming an award-winning speaker, DJing and MCing world-famous EDM parties, and moving to NYC with two suitcases to help build a tech startup. His work has been featured at Entrepreneur, General Assembly, The Good Men Project, and Podcast Movement. Lastly, Vernon is the host of a weekly podcast, I WANNA BE FAMOUS, where he mentors a community of game-changers seeking to develop diverse career skills and dormant talents for good. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vernon is Founder & CEO of Pod Parrot.com. He's a highly sought after podcast educator, speaker and consultant. Vernon continually seeks out new ways to innovate and strategically leverage podcasting as a viable platform for startups, CEOs, and professionals. The idea behind Pod Parrot formed back in 2013, when Vernon launched his first podcast. Without a strategy in place, Vernon was unsure of where to take his show. Just two month after launching his podcast, he pulled the plug. In December of 2013, Vernon decided to use his knowledge and expertise in the events industry to start another podcast, Event Supremacy. He soon discovered that podcasting was a phenomenal way to not only network, but to grow a business by connecting with potential customers, gaining valuable insights, and building authority. Vernon realized other small business owners and professionals would see value in podcasting. Pod Parrot has been a complete podcast solution providing consulting, training, and coaching for busy professionals.