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She's Wild + Radiant w/ Ashley June | Christian Entrepreneur, Online Business,Marketing, Faith,Coach
Building an online biz as a Christian Business Coach, Course Creator, or Ministry Leader feels extra noisy right now, right? In this episode, I'm diving into what it really means to become a thought leader and stand out online as a Christian Entrepreneur. If you're done playing small and want to build a faith-based coaching business that breaks through the noise, this one's for you.What You'll Discover in This Episode:—Why blending in will crush your online Christian coaching business.—How using your testimony in business is your brand's most powerful asset.—What conviction has to do with becoming a thought leader.—The scary reason your vanilla content isn't connecting.—Real talk on how to build a coaching business with faith, strategy, and boldness. Special Bonus:Inside the Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course, you'll learn how to create a 6-7 figure coaching offer rooted in your calling and how to implement the Esther Upleveled Sales System, a Spirit-led process to sell with integrity, confidence, and biblical alignment. Perfect for online Christian Business Coaches ready to rise in leadership and impact.GET STARTED TODAYReady to launch? Join The Selah Collective 12-Month Group Coaching Program.Ready to scale? Join Eden: The Mastermind (for women who have made $20k-100k+ in online business).Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course: Learn how to create a 6-7 figure offer and how to implement the Esther Upleveled sales system.For the Holy Spirit-led coaches who want to hit $100K in the next 12 months, get the 40+ page guide: 12-Months to $100k.Ready to get an all-in-one funnel builder? Sign up for Kartra today!Get FREE, ORGANIC email leads on Instagram using this DM flow template.READ THE BLOGEpisode 227: How to Be a Thought Leader in This Noisy World as an Online Christian Business OwnerOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY 217: What It Really Means to Be a Set-Apart Christian CEO in Online Business39: Faith Over Fear - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Like Moses Did
Are you chasing wealth at the cost of what truly matters? In this episode, we uncover why most dads are getting it all wrong and how to redefine success in a way that brings real happiness.In Episode 178 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with Garrett Gunderson to explore why the relentless pursuit of money often comes with an unexpected price: strained relationships, missed opportunities, and a loss of purpose. Garrett shares his insights on building true wealth, one that prioritizes your values, your family, and your personal growth. Discover what it really means to provide for your loved ones, how to cultivate financial discipline, and why breaking free from outdated beliefs about money can transform your life.Ready to start living with purpose and aligning your actions with your goals? Take the first step by finding the perfect training plan for YOU. Take our quiz and download the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/.DM https://www.instagram.com/garrettbgunderson/ to get a free health assessmentMoney Persona Quiz: https://garrettgunderson.com/quiz/Rockefeller Audiobook https://garrettgunderson.com/wwrdaudioCode: JKPODCAST for 50% off Lab Work at Blokes: https://blokes.co/jkpodcastNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=enNever Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programmingPhilanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/Chapters:0:00 My Son's Unique Education Journey & Lessons in Leadership1:45 Inspiring Your Kids: Passion, Money Skills, and Confidence5:08 What It Really Means to Provide: Marriage, Family & Purpose10:16 Money Personalities: Teamwork, Balance, and Communication15:16 Be the Role Model: Marriage, Parenting & Teaching Values19:48 Family Meetings: Building Bonds, Accountability & Growth24:12 Kids, Bank Accounts & The Truth About Cryptocurrency28:36 Save Big: Taxes, Interest & Smarter Insurance37:49 Investing 101: Find Your Strengths & Avoid Risky Mistakes42:08 Financial Health Made Simple: Actionable Tips to Win50:57 True Wealth: Family, Happiness & Breaking Old Money Beliefs57:12 Build a Legacy: Health, Values & Financial Leadership
Episode 244: What It Really Means to Live a Yoga Inspired Life | In this heartfelt solo episode, Shayla revisits the foundational theme of the podcast—what it actually means to live a yoga inspired life. Inspired by her own journey that began 16 years ago, Shayla shares how yoga became a path of healing, reconnection, and embodiment well beyond the mat. This updated take on an earlier episode goes deeper into yoga philosophy, everyday mindfulness, and how to use the eight limbs of yoga as a framework for living with more intention, presence, and compassion. Whether you've never stepped foot in a studio or you're craving a deeper connection to your practice, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to return home to yourself.Connect with Shayla✨ Activate Align Expand Guided Journal & PlannerActivate Align Expand ProgramActivate Align Expand Affirmation DeckInstagram: @shaylaquinn YouTube: www.youtube.com/shaylaquinn TikTok: @shayla.quinn Website: www.shaylaquinn.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shaylaquinn Learn more about TYIL Program
In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Dr. Felecia Froe sits down with CPA and nonprofit strategist Missy Sue Mastel to dismantle the myths around money, mission, and what truly matters. From growing up in a family-run bagel bakery to building systems for nonprofits and mission-driven corporations, Missy Sue shares how financial structure and purpose can (and should) coexist. This isn't just about how nonprofits can build sustainable revenue, it's about how every woman can define her own “theory of change” and build wealth that fuels real-world transformation. If you've ever wondered how your financial life could reflect your values, this conversation is for you. 02:15 – Missy's Early Money Lessons from the Bakery 07:55 – “Money Alone Doesn't Remove Stress” 13:20 – Discovering Purpose through Volunteerism 21:10 – What It Really Means to Be a CPA for Good 27:40 – The Power of the “Theory of Change” in Wealth and Nonprofits 36:15 – B Corps, Impact Reports & Accountability 45:30 – Personal Mission = Organizational Mission
In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Dr. Felecia Froe sits down with CPA and nonprofit strategist Missy Sue Mastel to dismantle the myths around money, mission, and what truly matters. From growing up in a family-run bagel bakery to building systems for nonprofits and mission-driven corporations, Missy Sue shares how financial structure and purpose can (and should) coexist. This isn't just about how nonprofits can build sustainable revenue, it's about how every woman can define her own “theory of change” and build wealth that fuels real-world transformation. If you've ever wondered how your financial life could reflect your values, this conversation is for you. 02:15 – Missy's Early Money Lessons from the Bakery 07:55 – “Money Alone Doesn't Remove Stress” 13:20 – Discovering Purpose through Volunteerism 21:10 – What It Really Means to Be a CPA for Good 27:40 – The Power of the “Theory of Change” in Wealth and Nonprofits 36:15 – B Corps, Impact Reports & Accountability 45:30 – Personal Mission = Organizational Mission
Part 1: What It Really Means to Be Intentional - ( Discipline of Living On Purpose)In this opening segment, we unpack what it truly means to live with intention — from defining personal values to building daily rituals that align with long-term purpose. The conversation kicks off with powerful personal insights and sets the stage for intentional living.Talking Points:
Have you ever wondered if it's okay to raise your voice or show big emotion when you're deeply upset—without damaging your relationships? In this powerful conversation, Tera, Dr. Glenn, and Phyllis dive deep into what it really means to express emotions like anger, fear, or sadness in a way that fosters connection instead of creating conflict. From breaking down the difference between acting through emotions and naming them out loud, to confronting the fear of “not being sweet enough,” the hosts unpack the beauty of emotional clarity and the science-backed power of saying emotion words out loud. This episode offers both raw vulnerability and practical tools to help you show up as your full, intense self—without shutting down or blowing up.Links and Resources:Download the Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/cew-podcastFind out how to become a Certified Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coachingFind a coach: https://connectioncodes.co/all-coachesChapters:00:00:00 - Kicking It Off: Big Emotions and How to Handle Them00:01:01 - What It Really Means to Express Emotion00:02:38 - Spoiler: We're Not Here to Be “Sweet”00:04:13 - Why Saying “I Feel Angry” Can Change Everything00:06:12 - Letting Yourself Be Loud—Without Hurting Others00:08:45 - Anger Isn't the Villain: It's a Message00:10:47 - Teaching Respect Through Raw Honesty00:14:00 - When We Name It, We Process It—Together00:18:03 - From Suppressing to Sharing: A Personal Emotional Shift00:20:01 - Breaking the Fear Around Feeling Angry00:23:37 - Emotion Words = Human Connection Magic00:28:37 - Why the Core Emotion Wheel Is a Game-Changer00:34:23 - Final Words: You're Allowed to Feel Fully and Freely
Far from satisfied with Dobbs, the antiabortion movement is energized and taking aim at their next objective - fetal personhood. Mary Ziegler, author of Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction, joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss the antiabortion movement's historical aims, where they are focused three years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and how President Trump's second term factors into those plans.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and Program, ACSGuest: Mary Ziegler, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, UC Davis School of LawLink: Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction, by Mary ZieglerLink: Trump's New Abortion Pill Decision Was a Big Surprise. Here's What It Really Means., by Mary ZieglerLink: Pregnancy JusticeVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.
Jesus's Real Family? | What It Really Means to Follow Jesus (John 7) Is being a fan of Jesus the same as truly following Him? In John 7, even Jesus's own brothers didn't believe in Him—yet they tried to promote Him. Why? What does that mean for those today who talk about Jesus but don't follow Him?
Matt Walsh: Any country that can't function without American aid has no right to exist. (00:00) Should Gay Couples Be Able to Adopt? (10:12) The Effects of the LGBT Agenda on Western Society (19:56) The Destruction of Gender Roles (30:16) Walsh's Advice on How to Raise Your Kids (42:42) The Modern Obsession With Video Games (44:35) Should Marijuana Be Legal? (59:43) What It Really Means to Be a Man (1:20:00) Is the Manosphere Movement Gay? Paid partnerships with: iTrust Capital: Get $100 funding bonus at https://www.iTrustCapital.com/Tucker ExpressVPN: Go to https://ExpressVPN.com/Tucker and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! Beam: Get 47% off for a limited time using the code TUCKER at https://ShopBeam.com/Tucker Masa Chips: Get 25% off with code TUCKER at https://masachips.com/tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever been told you're too loud, too confident, too opinionated, or too ambitious—this episode is for you. Hilary's not here to help you soften your edges. She's here to remind you why you grew them in the first place. In this unapologetic episode, she calls out the centuries-old conditioning that taught women to shrink, stay agreeable, and prioritize everyone else's comfort over their own truth. Spoiler: you're not “too much.” You're just too powerful for the people who benefit from you being less. Hilary shares the signs that you've internalized the myth of “too much” and breaks down the shift that happens when you stop minimizing yourself and start standing fully in your power. This episode isn't about being polite. It's about being self-centered—and no, that's not selfish. It's revolutionary. Episode Highlights: How "too much" is just rebranded control Why being self-centered is your power move—not a personality flaw What happens when you stop dimming your light for someone else's comfort 3 shifts you can make today to stop apologizing and start expanding Episode Breakdown: [00:00] The Myth of Being “Too Much” [00:54] Why Women Shrink Themselves to Fit [02:06] The Real Cost of Playing Small [03:42] You're Not Too Much—They're Just Uncomfortable [04:24] What It Really Means to Be Self-Centered [05:28] How to Break Free from People-Pleasing [06:31] Stop Apologizing. Start Leading. [07:35] Who Would You Be If You Weren't Shrinking?
Is it okay for Christians to want success? Should we feel guilty for setting big goals, earning money, or building influence?In this episode, I'm joined by Brett Henderson, founder of Clickmill.co and a digital marketing expert for Christian and private schools, to have an inspiring conversation about what biblical success actually looks like.We discuss:The difference between worldly vs. godly successWhy many Christian professionals and pastors burn outThe 5-step strategy Jesus used for growth (and how we often do the opposite)How to set ambitious goals with God without guiltWhat it really means to be shrewd as a serpent and innocent as a doveWhether you're in business, ministry, or still discerning your next step, this episode will encourage you to dream big, and surrender even bigger.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFCONNECT WITH BRETT:
She's Wild + Radiant w/ Ashley June | Christian Entrepreneur, Online Business,Marketing, Faith,Coach
Building an online business or a coaching business as a Christian woman isn't just about strategy—it's about surrender. In this episode, I'm sharing the radical story of my own pivot into Christian entrepreneurship and how to build a set-apart online business that creates legacy, freedom, and impact. If you're ready to ditch hustle culture and lead with faith, this one's for you.What You'll Hear in This Episode:—The behind-the-scenes of how I shifted from secular marketing to Christian, faith forward, online business coaching.—The real meaning of being a Set-Apart CEO in the noisy world of online business.—Why you don't need to choose between faith and business success.—How the Kingdom is like a playground—and why waiting can stall your business growth.—The eternal fruit and generational wealth of building a faith-driven online business.If you're ready to start walking in your God-given calling, hit play now!Don't forget the special give aways happening this week into next! To enter—Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and send a screenshot to team@wildandradiant.com. If you want double entries be sure to tag me in your Instagram stories @ashleyjuneco with a screenshot of your podcast review! GET STARTED TODAY Ready to launch? Join The Selah Collective 12-Month Group Coaching Program.Ready to scale? Join Eden: The Mastermind (for women who have made $20k-100k+ in online business).Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course: Learn how to create a 6-7 figure offer and how to implement the Esther Upleveled sales system.For the Holy Spirit-led coaches who want to hit $100k in the next 12 months, get the 40+ page guide: 12-Months to $100k.Ready to get an all-in-one funnel builder? Sign up for Kartra today!Get FREE, ORGANIC email leads on Instagram using this DM flow template.READ THE BLOG:Episode 217: What It Really Means to Be a Set-Apart Christian CEO in Online Business OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY Episode 206: One Common, Yet Painful Part of Running an Online Coaching Business...Episode 212: For Such a Time as This - 5 Reasons Why It's Time to Build, Launch + Grow Your Online Business NOW!
When it comes to life, we're all looking for various things that will ultimately lead to our fulfillment. But what I've come to realize is that at the end of the day, for most of us, it comes down to three things we're all searching for: freedom, feeling alive, and wholeness. And here's the truth: they're not “out there.” These experiences come from within, and often, they require us to do the work. Whether it's emotional freedom, reigniting your passion, or embracing your whole self, it's a journey. By the way, this episode is part of a special series. There are six others you can check out (linked below) where I share the most impactful life lessons I've learned and lived, leading up to my 50th birthday. You don't need to cannonball into exploring what it means to be free, alive or whole. Start small. Try a moment of honesty, do something you love, or simply journal about it. These are inner shifts, daily choices that matter. As you listen to this episode or afterward, ask yourself these questions: Where do you feel most free, alive, and whole? Where do you need more of that? You're allowed to claim it now, not later. Download this episode's worksheet at http://andreaowen.com/667 What you'll hear about in this episode: What Freedom Really Means: Emotional freedom, freedom of choice, and freedom in relationships, what blocks it (like people-pleasing and perfectionism), and how to reclaim it through self-trust, surrender, and questioning your conditioning. What It Really Means to Feel Alive: I'm talking beyond just happiness, including passion, purpose, play, and intuition, what shuts it down, and how to reignite your aliveness through curiosity, embodiment, and saying yes to what lights you up. How to Embrace The True Meaning of Wholeness: Accept all parts of yourself without needing to be “fixed,” the ways we resist it through shame, regret, and perfectionism, and how to cultivate it through self-compassion, shadow work, and honoring your journey. Resources from this episode:
In this episode, I'm recapping my unforgettable trip to Austria with my long-distance best friend. From carving up the slopes to getting tanned in the snow, navigating an unexpected foot injury (toe jam, anyone?), celebrating Alica's champagne birthday, and finding my flow on and off the mountain, this trip was everything. Episodes mentioned: Greece Diaries: A Full Recap of Two Unforgettable Weeks In Santorini, Milos & CreteFemale Friendships: How To Find Your Soul Sisters, Navigating Jealousy and Comparison, and What It Really Means to Be a Girls' Girl with Alica PreetzHot & Healed: A Recap of The Unforgettable Retreat That Changed Everything The Magic of Bali: A Full Recap of The Trip That Changed My LifeLinks mentioned:Use code BECCA15 for 15% off your Beck's Broth order Connect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAIt would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together!
In this episode, Andrew Biggs sits down with Erin Bradley, host of Pursuing Freedom, to discuss how she escaped financial stress and built a life of freedom. Erin shares her journey from debt to success, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how to create a business that supports your ideal lifestyle. If you've ever felt stuck in a career or financial cycle that doesn't serve you, this episode will show you how to break free.
Andrew Schultz aka Mr. Goody Two Shoes and Joseph Huggins aka OldManHuggie Draft Their Dream MAGA Blunt Rotation, Choose Which Superhero They Want As A Personal Bodyguard, Discuss Pet Capacity Limits, Revisit Whether Or Not OJ Simpson's Son Did It, The Potential Heist of James Bond 007, The American French Fry Cartel, A Breakdown of the U.S.-Russia Meeting In Saudi Arabia and What It Really Means, and The Last Thing You See Before You Die (Might Be Trippy).Therapy Questions:What would be you dream maga blunt rotation?You get to have 1 super hero Bodyguard. Who do you pick?How many pets is too many pets?Did Ojs Son do it? Yes he did. Topics:James Bond in battle to keep hold of 007 super spy's name:https://apple.news/AzVZRwWwSWufU1jiWA9cpQ%20Can anyone stop the french fry cartel?:https://apple.news/ARxIkPQORQ5euQTMc9lOM4gA Guide to U.S.-Russia Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine:https://apple.news/Akb1lBYvbTtanV3_r94QaSgA Psychedelic Molecule Controls Your Consciousness at the Moment of Death, New Theory Suggests:
Ever feel like you're drowning in business advice that just doesn't sit right? One guru says “follow this formula,” another swears “do the exact opposite”—meanwhile, you're stuck wondering who to believe (and why every expert calls the others a fraud). In today's episode, we cut through the noise and get real about:
How to conquer the lows to get to the highs: Finding Fame at 60 In this powerful episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Richard Formato, an entrepreneur-turned-actor who has faced massive setbacks, reinvented himself, and refused to let failures define his future. From losing everything to launching businesses, selling companies, and breaking into Hollywood in his 60s, his story is a testament to the power of grit, gratitude, and reinvention.
How to conquer the lows to get to the highs: Finding Fame at 60 In this powerful episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Richard Formato, an entrepreneur-turned-actor who has faced massive setbacks, reinvented himself, and refused to let failures define his future. From losing everything to launching businesses, selling companies, and breaking into Hollywood in his 60s, his story is a testament to the power of grit, gratitude, and reinvention.
In "Staying Still: The Power of Pausing and What It Really Means," we explore the transformative impact of stillness in a fast-paced world. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-life stories, we dive into what it truly looks like to pause, reflect, and embrace moments of stillness for personal growth and clarity. Tune in to discover the hidden strength in standing still.Download CTR Media Network in your Google play store or iOS today for Free. Visit our website at www.ctrmedianetwork.com
Summary:Heather Bussing has been a California employment attorney for over 30 years, has worked in the HR tech space for nearly 20 years, and is a newly published author! In this episode, Heather talks about why pay equity is so closely related to DEI&B, why American legislators are finally breaking new ground with pay equity laws, and what employers can do to improve pay equity in their organizations. Chapters:[0:00 - 9:07] IntroductionWelcome, Heather!Today's Topic: Unpacking Pay Equity and What It Really Means for Employers[9:08 - 18:22] Why is pay equity a large part of DEI&B?Pay equity is much more visible now thanks to HR technologyReliable data is still critical for pay equity analysis[18:23 - 27:19] Why is pay equity now a topic of discussion for American legislation?Unpacking the evolution of pay legislationWhy more states haven't yet passed pay equity legislation[27:20 - 33:52] What can employers do to improve pay equity?Pay equity is a compliance issue which can be very expensive(Not legal) advice on how to follow the various pay equity regulations from various states[33:53 - 34:55] ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes“Along with [pay] transparency, needs to come education.”“It is so much cheaper to throw money at your [employees] instead of your lawyers.”Resources:Get Pay Right bookPay EquityContact:Heather's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
What if you could generate consistent paid leads? This episode is dedicated to the specific things you can focus on to do this naturally, seamlessly, and consistently. So often, when we get frustrated by a lack of leads or a lack of sales, it's rooted in a lack of belief that we can do it. Confidence attracts people like nothing else I can possibly describe. Tune in to hear about: What It Really Means to Have Enough Confidence Breaking Down the Small Business Infinity Loop Two Ways to Capitalize on Magnetic Marketing The Dual Purpose of Nurture Content How to Leverage the Power of Activation Content Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to thestrategyhour.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It sounds scary, but it's actually MAJOR editing progress.What if the best way to make progress on your novel . . .. . . is to go back to the beginning?Sometimes, the most effective editing strategy is a page one rewrite.Yes, that means exactly what it sounds like. You open a blank document and begin writing an entirely fresh manuscript.It might feel like you're moving backwards. But you're not. And in this episode, I'm going to prove it to you.You'll learn:Why I CELEBRATE when a writer starts a page one rewrite (and why you should too!)Why going back to the beginning is an unavoidable part of the editing process2 tips to help you make the most of a page one rewriteWhy your previous draft isn't wasted (even if you're starting fresh with a blank page!)And more!If a page one rewrite is your best next step, consider this episode your pep talk.You've got this. And it's going to be so, so worth it.Links mentioned in the episode:Ep. 61: What It REALLY Means to Make Progress Editing Your NovelSupport the showWant more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more writers find these editing resources. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
Contracts are essential for freelancers and clients alike. They establish clear expectations and protect all parties involved. To create a well-drafted contract, focus on key components like project scope, deliverables, intellectual property rights, confidentiality clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms. I'll break down these essential elements in today's episode, equipping you with the knowledge to craft robust agreements.Get ready to learn how to draft comprehensive agreements, prioritize the scope of work, address payment terms, and embrace contracts as a vital tool across your business!What you'll hear in this episode:[0:06] The importance of having contracts at the front for freelancers. [1:58] Why having contracts in place for freelancers is so important. [3:46] What constitutes a well-drafted contract? [5:38] Clear definition of the scope of work should be the first priority. [7:27] Payment terms hold utmost significance. [10:30] Even freelancers can be required to sign contracts.Listen to Similar Episodes:The Chief of Staff Role and What It Really Means for Your Business with Mackenzie LeeHiring the Right Team with Kacia GhetmiriHow Do Find (And Keep) Great Employees?* Connect with me on IG @jackie.koch_* Find more information on my website https://www.jackiekoch.com/
#mentalwellness #unapologeticallyme #relationships0:00 - 2:30 - Intro 2:30 - 11:54 - Knowing When to Be Unapologetic 11:54 - Wrap Up Hello Everyone, I hope all is well. Welcome to our first segment on Mental Wellness, this week
When we think about Stoic philosophers, we typically think about the thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome, like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. But my guest, Mark Matousek, says there was an incredibly insightful Stoic philosopher who lived on the American continent in more modern times: Ralph Waldo Emerson.Matousek is the author of Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life, and today on the show, he shares how Stoicism and Transcendentalism overlap and how you can use Emerson's Stoic philosophy to become a nonconformist. We discuss the lessons you can learn from Emerson on developing self-reliance, embracing the strengths of your weaknesses, trusting your own genius instead of imitating others, gaining confidence from nature, compensating for the difficulties of relationships through the joy of deeper connections, living with greater courage, and more.Resources Related to the PodcastEmerson's essay "Self-Reliance""I Sing the Body Electric" by Walt WhitmanAoM Article: A Man's Guide to Self-RelianceAoM Article: Emerson's Advice on How to Read for Greater Self-RelianceAoM Article: 31 Journaling Prompts for Building Greater Self-RelianceAoM Podcast #384: What It Really Means to Be Self-ReliantAoM Podcast #894: Thoreau on Making a LivingAoM Podcast #861: 7 Journaling Techniques That Can Change Your LifeSunday Firesides: Despise Not the Thing That Would Save YouSunday Firesides: Look Into the TombConnect With Mark MatousekMark's websiteThe Seekers Forum
The book of Romans contains some of the most profound insight on what the Christian faith is all about. Paul wrote this theology textbook for a church some 1500 miles away from his own home. But within the explanations of righteousness and redemption is important information about God's love for us, our love for God, and love for others. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on that theme as he brings us a message called What It Really Means to Love God. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The book of Romans contains some of the most profound insight on what the Christian faith is all about. Paul wrote this theology textbook for a church some 1500 miles away from his own home. But within the explanations of righteousness and redemption is important information about God's love for us, our love for God, and love for others. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on that theme as he brings us a message called What It Really Means to Love God. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nic Cary is the Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, a 14 Billion crypto empire. Cary's visionary leadership and relentless passion for technology transformed the way we perceive and interact with digital assets today.Over 70 million wallets, $1 trillion in transactions & 200+ countries supported: Blockchain.com is a truly global platform for cryptocurrency users. But this podcast isn't just about a technological revolution. It's about Cary's dedication to fostering social impact through innovation. As a philanthropist and entrepreneur, he continually strives to empower underserved communities, proving that business success and positive societal change can go hand in hand. Join us as we delve into the mind of this extraordinary disruptor and learn about his commitment to reshaping the FinTech industry. Don't miss out on this inspiring journey of ambition, disruption, and remarkable success!KEY TOPICS - Getting Into Crypto- Winning Against The Odds- What does it take to not only start but succeed against all odds? - The Untold Risks of Starting a Business- Managing Stress At The Brink of Failure- Nick's Biggest Learnings As An Entrepreneur- Biggest learning - What It Really Means to Raise $500 Million- The Challenges of Hiring At Scale- Thought On The Tech Layoffs- The Cost of Entrepreneurship on Mental Health- Being Almost Six Feet Under- Dealing With an Entrepreneur In Denial- Building Resilience- Why Starting a Podcast?- Closing ThoughtsFOLLOW NICOLAShttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/ncaryhttps://twitter.com/niccaryJOIN THE YIELD LABS CLUB• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JqCB5t...• Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yieldlabs • Substack: https://yieldlabs.substack.com/• Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/WmwpRFGjRIIyZTdk • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-yield-labs-podcast__________________________________Subscribe to the Yield Labs Podcast to deep dive into Web3, DeFi, NFTs, audience and business building, bio-hacking, and much much more. Download our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Youtube to watch all our episodes and exclusive content Subscribe to our newsletter to get next episodes straight to your inbox Follow us on Twitter for unique content and giveaways Join our Telegram community to connect with our members
Episode 158: Unpacking the ‘I Hate You’ Bomb! Why Your Spouse Might Say It and What It Really Means? Reconciliation after a relationship breakdown can be a challenging and emotional process. In this video, we discuss the difference between manipulation and persuasion when it comes to reconciliation. Learn how to effectively communicate and work towards … Episode 158: Unpacking the ‘I Hate You’ Bomb! Why Your Spouse Might Say It and What It Really Means? Read More »
This weekend, celebrate what Christ accomplished at Easter with a special message from Pastor Greg Laurie. Go to harvest.org/live! In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a “new beginning,” from John 3. This message was originally given in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 26, 2007. Pastor Greg states, “It doesn't matter where you live in the world—if you live in Wellington, or Christchurch, or Auckland, or Sydney, or Melbourne, or Kenya, or Los Angeles, or New York City. No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person.” “Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart.” “Everyone is lonely deep down inside.” “Everyone feels guilt.” “Everyone is afraid to die.” But to all of us, Jesus gives the answer: “You must be born again” (John 3:7). Read more: “What It Really Means to Be ‘Born Again.'” To find out how to have a personal relationship with God, go to KnowGod.org. --- Join Pastor Greg Laurie next weekend April 23–24 for the Boise Harvest—both in person and online. Learn more here: https://harvest.org/boise-harvest-2022/ Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This weekend, celebrate what Christ accomplished at Easter with a special message from Pastor Greg Laurie. Go to harvest.org/live! In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a “new beginning,” from John 3. This message was originally given in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 26, 2007. Pastor Greg states, “It doesn't matter where you live in the world—if you live in Wellington, or Christchurch, or Auckland, or Sydney, or Melbourne, or Kenya, or Los Angeles, or New York City. No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person.” “Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart.” “Everyone is lonely deep down inside.” “Everyone feels guilt.” “Everyone is afraid to die.” But to all of us, Jesus gives the answer: “You must be born again” (John 3:7). Read more: “What It Really Means to Be ‘Born Again.'” To find out how to have a personal relationship with God, go to KnowGod.org. --- Join Pastor Greg Laurie next weekend April 23–24 for the Boise Harvest—both in person and online. Learn more here: https://harvest.org/boise-harvest-2022/ Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The town of Concord, Massachusetts has been famous twice in history. First as the location of the "shot heard round the world" which kickstarted the American Revolution in the 18th century, and second, as the home of several famous writers and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, in the 19th.My guest today, professor of history Robert A. Gross, has written landmark books on both of these periods in Concord's history. The first, called The Minutemen and Their World, was published in 1976. Now, nearly 50 years later, he's published a new volume called The Transcendentalists and Their World.In both books, Bob delves into the details of everyday life in Concord in order to illuminate broader trends and forces in American culture. In the case of his second book, he does so to explore how the communal, hierarchical nature of life in America during the Revolutionary period shifted to a more autonomous and bottom-up ethos during the time of transcendentalism — a movement which prized individuality over conformity and intuition over logic, believed divinity existed in each person and throughout nature, and celebrated the authority of the individual over the authority of institutions.In today's episode, Bob and I discuss how changing forces in commerce and religion, as well as a fervent, emerging interest in self-improvement, led to this shift, and how thinkers like Emerson and Thoreau set a new course for what it means to live a life of integrity. We end our conversation with what the world of the transcendentalists has to tell us in our own time period, which, like theirs, is marked by the widespread rejection of top-down gatekeepers.Resources Related to the PodcastBob's 1976 book The Minutemen and Their WorldEzra RipleyThe Lyceum movementAoM Article: A Man's Guide to Self-RelianceAoM Podcast #324: What It Really Means to Be Self-ReliantAoM Podcast: #417: The Mystical Life of Henry David ThoreauAoM Podcast #575: A Treasure Trove of American PhilosophyAoM Article: How to REALLY Avoid Living a Life of Quiet DesperationConnect With Bob GrossBob's Faculty Page
Living with ADHD, depression, anxiety and Type 1 diabetes along with a type A personality, can make everyday feel like a mixture of oil and water. Accepting that I am unable to have control of all aspects of my life is a daily struggle. In my journey to grow, I am trying to change my mindset and by setting an action plan. It is helping me gain more acceptance of what I am unable to control. Finding the confidence and faith within myself, is the first step in learning to manage these conflicting elements that make me imperfectly me. Please be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share Mom Treading Water. If you have suggestions or comments about Mom Treading Water email at momtreadingwaterpodcast@gmail.com or comment on our website at www.momtreadingwater.com Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/ Follow Mom Treading Water: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51s TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/ Mentioned in this episode are the following 2 resources: What It Really Means to Have a Type A Personality: https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-a-type-a-personality Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878 Thank you for supporting Mom Treading Water!
This episode is inspired by my own breaches in integrity over the 2 decades plus that I've been a coach and some I see other coaches stumble with as well. Find the FULL show notes at prosperouscoach.com/141.If you took coach training, hopefully you were provided with some standard ethical guidelines that need to be followed with your clients. Things like:· Keeping your coaching client's contact info and what they say confidential unless they give express permission for you to share some part of it.· Setting personal and time boundaries with clients.Beyond that, no one talks much about ethics and integrity in coaching.Coaching is not currently a regulated field so it's doubly important that you, as the professional coach, regulate yourself. That helps all coaches and the future of coaching.Complaints about coaches hurt the field of coaching. And we really don't want this field to be regulated, as it would greatly change the coaching industry for the worse.What It Really Means to Be a Professional CoachHave you realized that YOU are a PROFESSIONAL? Take this in.Own the fact that what you do is a professional service and you are a trained professional offering serious and consequential experiences through your coaching.When I say serious and consequential, I mean that you could hurt someone just as easily as you could help them.I don't think you should fear the possibility of hurting someone, but it's wise to consider it often. More and more I craft what I say to clients both verbally and in writing.When a client pays you for your services it automatically changes the power differential. You have a bit more or maybe a lot more perceived power than your client. You can equalize that by:· The respect you show your clients. Acknowledge always that they are resourceful, intelligent and whole human beings who don't need you to survive. They can take of themselves.· Encouraging them to take full responsibility for their feelings, thoughts and actions.I even have a sentence about this in my Coaching Agreement — part of my intake packet (also called a welcome or onboarding packet.)As a professional you have an obligation to improve and maintain your integrity – your professional boundaries and more.A Make or Break Factor of Your Coaching Business SuccessBeyond being the right thing to do, I've come to think of integrity as a make it or break it factor in coaching business success.I've seen how the way coaches conduct themselves affects their ability to earn well. For example, if a coaching relationship is damaged by a breach of some sort that's not addressed quickly that bad energy can float out and infect your business. People may not want to work with you even if they don't know why.Your integrity is about your core values in life, business, relationships — everything. It's a set of principles that guide your words and actions – and even your mindset to help you to be your best self and do well at everything you do.5 Powerful Questions to Check In With Your Integrity LevelTo raise your integrity in your coaching business, look at all of these areas:1. What you do and say with clients2. What you do and say with potential coaching clients – including your marketing practices, social media posting, the words on your website, how you enroll clients3. Your business habits and timeliness4. How honest you are with yourself about what's going on with your business.Consider checking in with yourself every month or so. Ask yourself …
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In this episode, 2021 Fifty Feminist States Podcast Fellow Mary L. Chang discusses how to get started in recognizing and understanding your authentic self. She encourages all listeners to take the time to be honest with themselves about the things in their world that are no longer in alignment with the person they are today. Mary shares important realizations about long-held beliefs that she absorbed from outside influences, how they affected her self-esteem and career path, and how saying goodbye to these beliefs has given her newfound freedom to make her own choices and live her best life. Mary also talks about the importance of identifying the passions that light you up, as they hold the key to your happiness. Links:Mary's websiteMary's blog post on this episode's titleMark Groves' online class Becoming a Boundaries Badass (I've taken it, it's excellent!)Finding and Living Your Truth, by Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D.What It Really Means to Take Care of Yourself, by Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D.Lyndon Stephens, chief grafter, Quiet Arch records, a label of love and an extraordinary legacy Follow:Mary L. Chang on Instagram @theprintedwordFifty Feminist States on Instagram @fiftyfeministstates
"Jane The Virgin" star Justin Baldoni explains how his new book, "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity," helps readers think outside of the traditional definition of masculinity. Baldoni's ultimate goal is to share the connection and joy that can be found for anyone who identifies as male on the journey away from “enough.” A journey instead to masculinity that is undefined, complex, sensitive, open, and rooted in the connection between the head and the heart. In this episode, we discuss: What is man enough? What It Really Means to Be Brave How the effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. Strength and vulnerability, female empowerment, relationships and marriage, racial justice, bullying, gender equality, body image, work-life balance, and fatherhood. The Body Issue: From Head to Toe and All Parts Between Raising Children When We're Still Growing Up Ourselves Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit
As more and more begins to open up as a result of the vaccinations, many people are beginning to talk about, "the COVID 15" (or 20, 25, 50, etc.). Most of this talk of weight gain is done from a negative perspective ... a negative thing that needs to be fixed ASAP. How do people usually attempt to "fix" it? Yep, another diet.In this episode, we discuss a recent article written by Marci Evans, a certified eating disorder registered dietician titled, "COVID Weight Gain & What It Really Means." In one of the quotes from the article that sets the foundation for our discussion, Evans writes, "Because our culture almost always frames weight gain as a bad thing, it’s important to appreciate all of the amazing and vital ways our bodies fight to protect us. And yes, that includes weight gain during times of intense stress."Rebecca Heald, Transformational NutritionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/IG: @transformationalnutrition1Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & NutritionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/Web: https://hopedrivesme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutritionIG: @jeffashfitness
Why They Call It Church, What It Really Means, And How We Do It.
Yahuchanon (John) Chapter 17 (What It Really Means). We dive into some "secrets" hidden in plain site from Yahuchanon (John) 17. You'll probably never look at this chapter the same again. TRUTH REVEALED. www.promotethetruth.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On the December 9th, 2020 edition of What It REALLY Means, hosts Brad Shepard and Paul Harrell discuss the following topics: 1) The Chinese Community Party 2) Election updates - Texas sues swing states, Supreme Court will decide the outcome 3) Lin Wood under attack 4) COVID-19 insanity continues 5) Joe Biden lets you know exactly what he'll do if he has a serious policy disagreement with Kamala Harris
In episode #35, we talk about our number one productivity recommendation to maximize your time in 2021 and beyond. (Listen to episode #34 to hear our #1 marketing tactic for 2021.) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:57] Intro [01:58] Use This Productivity Tactic to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level [03:14] What It Really Means to Be Productive [07:33] How to Do Less [12:39] The Benefits of Doing Less in Your Business [16:4] Doing Less in Your Business Means You'll Have More [18:06] Bloopers WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What should we talk about next? Please tell us in the comments below or email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave a brief review to let us know! CONNECT WITH US: MessyDeskPodcast.com TheresaCifali.com Twitter @TheresaCifali MeghanMonaghan.com Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1
Join UncoverDC.com contributor Brad Shepard and longtime conservative talk show host Paul Harrell for the debut episode of What It REALLY Means. The concept behind the show is simple - working class Americans have families and busy lives. They don't always have time to follow the news and dissect stories through the biased, liberal mainstream media to determine what they really mean - that's where Brad & Paul come in. Each Wednesday, they'll tackle those topics with a factual, but fun delivery (***TRIGGER WARNING***). Topics discussed on this week's episode - Democrats attempt a coup - References to a "Harris Administration together with Joe Biden," and a "Harris-Biden Administration" sets the table for the left's big picture plan - Wildfires ravage California, as the left points to climate change as the cause - Violent anti-police riots continue around the country We need your support! Please join us in the battle against radical liberal lunacy by subscribing and rating our podcast 5 stars. Follow Brad on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBradShepard Follow Paul on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PaulHarrell1776
Episode 7: The MediaMedia plays a vital role within society's ability to remain informed about what's going on in the World around us and beyond. With that said, has Mainstream Media gone too far with how it wants to influence information and what we believe as a society? Media Specialist and National Association of Black Journalists member Brian H. Waters believes We should all learn more about Media rather than lead with criticism. Brian details how although it looks easy, Media is not something just anyone can do. He then delves deep into Systemic Racism including the notion of Colleges not paying Athletes yet trying to convince them to play during this Covid 19 era. What's :The Media"'s role in accurately covering this issue? You'll hear all of this and more in this revealing conversation.Brad Shepard believes it's time for Tell Us The Truth to hear from a Conservative voice. Listen as the What It Really Means podcast host & #UncoverDC Contributor details how from his perspective Democrats are responsible for modern Systemic Racism. Brad also goes into detail regarding why he blames Mainstream Media for conflating Black Lives Matter Inc. with the ideology Black Lives Matter. Does Brad have a point or is he off the mark on his takes?*Subscribe to Tell Us The Truth on the iHeart Radio Podcast App, Spreaker and iTunes/Apple Podcasts.*
In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a “new beginning,” from John 3. This message was originally given in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 26, 2007. Pastor Greg states, “It doesn’t matter where you live in the world—if you live in Wellington, or Christchurch, or Auckland, or Sydney, or Melbourne, or Kenya, or Los Angeles, or New York City. No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person.” “Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart.” “Everyone is lonely deep down inside.” “Everyone feels guilt.” “Everyone is afraid to die.” But to all of us, Jesus gives the answer: “You must be born again” (John 3:7). Read more: “What It Really Means to Be ‘Born Again.’” To find out how to have a personal relationship with God, go to KnowGod.org. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/
In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a “new beginning,” from John 3. This message was originally given in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 26, 2007. Pastor Greg states, “It doesn’t matter where you live in the world—if you live in Wellington, or Christchurch, or Auckland, or Sydney, or Melbourne, or Kenya, or Los Angeles, or New York City. No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person.” “Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart.” “Everyone is lonely deep down inside.” “Everyone feels guilt.” “Everyone is afraid to die.” But to all of us, Jesus gives the answer: “You must be born again” (John 3:7). Read more: “What It Really Means to Be ‘Born Again.’” To find out how to have a personal relationship with God, go to KnowGod.org. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/
In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a “new beginning,” from John 3. This message was originally given in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 26, 2007. Pastor Greg states, “It doesn’t matter where you live in the world—if you live in Wellington, or Christchurch, or Auckland, or Sydney, or Melbourne, or Kenya, or Los Angeles, or New York City. No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person.” “Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart.” “Everyone is lonely deep down inside.” “Everyone feels guilt.” “Everyone is afraid to die.” But to all of us, Jesus gives the answer: “You must be born again” (John 3:7). Read more: “What It Really Means to Be ‘Born Again.’” To find out how to have a personal relationship with God, go to KnowGod.org. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DiscipleShift 2020 #1 What It Really Means to Follow Jesus By Louie Marsh, 6-14-2020 1) It all begins with Jesus CALLING ME 9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. Matthew 9:9 (ESV) 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. Luke 5:10-11 (ESV) Jesus INITIATES the call to Discipleship. 19 We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 (ESV) How do I answer his call? Establish My Spiritual B.A.S.I.S.! B = BELIEVE Jesus died on the Cross for me &showed He was God by coming back to life again. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (1 Cor. 15:2-4) A = ACCEPT Christ as Lord of My life & His free forgiveness of my sins. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- (John 1:12) S = SWITCH to God’s Plan for my life. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15) I =INFORM others of your decision. That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) S = SUBMERGE yourself in Christ. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. (Galatians 3:26-27) 2) As a Disciple of Jesus I am… A FOLLOWER 19 And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 21 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 22 And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” Matthew 8:19-22 (ESV) A DEVOTEE of Jesus 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” 70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the Twelve?... John 6:66-70a (ESV) Meanwhile, a Pew Research Center summary of recent research spotlights the main reasons Americans don't attend church: 24% cite personal priorities—including 16% who say they are too busy. 24% mention practical difficulties—including work conflicts, health problems or transportation difficulties. 37% point to an issue directly related to religion—including disagreements with the beliefs of the religion or their church leaders, or beliefs that attending worship services is not important. 3 But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 4 For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough. 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 (ESV) Pope Francis Interview: “The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you. And the ministers of the church must be ministers of mercy above all. “We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. I have not spoken much about these things, and I was reprimanded for that. But when we speak about these issues, we have to talk about them in a context. “The dogmatic and moral teachings of the church are not all equivalent. The church’s pastoral ministry cannot be obsessed with the transmission of a disjointed multitude of doctrines to be imposed insistently. Proclamation in a missionary style focuses on the essentials, on the necessary things: this is also what fascinates and attracts more, what makes the heart burn, as it did for the disciples at Emmaus. We have to find a new balance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel. The proposal of the Gospel must be more simple, profound, radiant. It is from this proposition that the moral consequences then flow. Need to be Gospel Centered, dangers of Moralism A LIFE LONG learner 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (ESV) Someone seeking personal 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 (ESV) 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
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We have the pleasure of sitting down with Role Tea CEO and co-founder Mike Johnson to discuss the topic of entrepreneurship while other and what building an effective network looks like for underrepresented communities. Connect with Mike (and Role Tea) on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecjohnson1/https://www.linkedin.com/company/role-tea/about/Learn more about Role Tea:https://www.drinkroletea.com/https://www.instagram.com/roletea/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/getroletea?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/GetRoleTea/Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/livingcorporateTRANSCRIPTZach: My grandfather was born in Mississippi and was a sharecropper on a cotton farm. With only an elementary education, he eventually moved to a small Illinois town to work for John Deere. After working for over 20 years, he established his wealth through entrepreneurship, namely real estate. "Remember," he would say to me as a child, "jobs are to pay your bills. If you want to be successful and make real money, do something else." Though he was successful, his journey was challenging and fraught with various hardship. It actually reminds me of an excerpt from a piece from Inc Magazine authored by Web Smith called "What It Really Means to Be a Black Entrepreneur in America," and I quote, "Regardless of race or ethnicity, entrepreneurs always begin at a disadvantage. However, blacks tend to need to reach levels of traction with our own money since seed money is often unavailable. This contributes to the rarity of URM entrepreneurs. Richard Kirby, vice president of Vinrock, recently compiled a list that reported a total of 23 African-American investors in the U.S. It should be of no surprise that black founders receive less than 1% of institutional capital. As important as money is the ability to realize your potential through mentorship and direction. This begins with confidence, belonging, and familiarity." End quote. Listen to that. Confidence, belonging, and familiarity. Networking is the catalyst for each of these things, but what does building such networks look like for underrepresented communities? My name is Zach, and you're listening to Living Corporate.Ade: So today we're talking about entrepreneurship and what it means to be an entrepreneur as a non-white person.Zach: I'm glad that we're dedicating an episode to this. Living Corporate isn't just about working for someone else, but also we want to explore ways in which you can work for yourself.Ade: For sure, and shout-out to your grandpa. That's an amazing story.Zach: Yeah, it's inspiring for sure, and while it's impressive--you know, he built his empire through real estate in a small Midwestern town after building up decades of social equity by being in the community, right? Like, he bought homes, like, no one else was really wise enough to invest in, then he fixed them himself, then he managed all of his own maintenance on this homes.Ade: Wow. Yeah, I mean, he weaved his own boot straps out of thin air and then pulled himself up by them. Like, he's an amazing success story, no doubt. To your point, in 2019, the world is just way more connected and social, which is cool, but it also creates more invisible hurdles and roles and just stuff to navigate in being a full-time or even moderately successful part-time entrepreneur, right? And those three things that you quoted--confidence, belonging, and familiarity--those are all needed in the hyper-connected world.Zach: It's just funny, 'cause I was telling a colleague that because of that fact that entrepreneurship success is built on access to capital, which lie in relationships, that people of color are well-benefitted by having partners and backing that don't really look like them, and I remember I had this conversation, and you would think this person, like, thought that I had said, I don't know, just something, like, really racist or, like--"What are you talking about? What are you trying to say? I mean, anybody can do anything." I was like, "OK, all right. Yes, we can do anything." And it also helps to know the right people so that we can have access to things, so that we can do the things that we want. I mean, like, let's be realistic. It frustrates me sometimes when we talk about, like, success and striving to do better and building things that we don't acknowledge, like, the very real capitalist structures that exist, right? Not even that we're fighting against, but that we have to plug into to be successful. Like, come on. Like, this is America. Everybody does not--everybody with a great idea does not wake up and then work really hard towards that idea and then somehow, like, become successful. There's plenty of people out there with great ideas who work very hard who are never successful, right?Ade: Right, and because people of color often don't have access to power or the relationships or the rooms in which these bills are being made in these countries to be movers and shakers there's a bit of a disadvantage. Let's look at the most prominent black clothing brand ever, FUBU. Long story short, FUBU popped off by having a relationship with LL Cool J, and yes, that LL Cool J. He is black, but guess who else LL Cool J had a commercial partnership with? Gap. He plugged FUBU in the middle of a Gap promotional commercial, and he did it while he was rapping, so nobody who was on set or was clearing the ad afterwards really noticed.Zach: Right, and it's a crazy story, but people just forget about that and the fact that Damon John, he had a ton of creative methods to promote FUBU, right? Like, he had a ton of different ways he was kind of getting it out on the street, but it was that Gap commercial--that's the one that really got 'em on the map and really--anyone who studies FUBU and studies, like, advertising, they know about the LL commercial, right? Like, it's common knowledge that's--that was the tipping point for that brand, and so, like, the point is entrepreneurship is changing already. Like, the majority of entrepreneurs don't make it, but being someone who doesn't have advantages built on centuries of historical inequity makes it even harder. Not to say it isn't possible. I'm not saying that it's impossible at all, it's just--it's just hard.Ade: Correct. Wouldn't it be dope if we had an entrepreneur with, let's say, over a 15-year track record of successfully launching dozens of new products or services in the food and beverage media and industrial goods industry? In fact, I would love to hear from someone who has experience maybe launching a brand from concept to the shelf of three of the top ten grocery chains in the country.Zach: Oh, you mean like our guest Mike C. Johnson?Ade and Zach: Whaaaaaat?Zach: [imitates air horns, then Sound Man supplies them] Y'all thought we weren't gonna have these air horns this season. Y'all thought. That's right. We still here with these air horns. We are here with these air horns. More fire for your head top. I'm not playing.Ade: This is really all Zach. I'm blaming it on you.Zach: Aye, drop the air horns. In fact, hold on, drop extra air horns, because we had someone who was actually from Jamaica hit us up on Instagram and say, "Please keep the air horns coming, and make them louder."Ade: Make them louder?Zach: Make them louder, so we here for y'all. We here for the people, 'cause we got it like that. We love y'all, okay?Ade: Not surprised. Not surprised in the least. All right, y'all. Keep listening for a really dope conversation.Zach: And we're back. And as we shared before the break, we have Mike Johnson with us. Welcome to the show, Mike. How are you doing?Mike: I'm doing good, man. How are you doing?Zach: I'm doing really good, man. So today we're talking about entrepreneurship. So can you tell me--where did your entrepreneurial itch come from or start with?Mike: Oh, man. I really can trace it back to my early 20s. I had a couple ventures around that time that I went after. I had a website called VirtualREGallery, which was basically a website that displayed virtual tours of real estate listings before virtual tours were pretty popular. I was a realtor for a little while, and I also did some construction on the side. So I've always kind of had that aspiration to somewhat control my own destiny, but I would say what really motivated me to start Role Tea was just as I learned more about marketing and innovation, I always just had this dream to want to turn an idea or a vision to a concept and go start to finish and pretty much have complete control over how that product will come to market. So that to me has been the most gratifying part of entrepreneurship. Even to this day when I walk into a store or restaurant and I see someone, you know, drinking Role Tea and, you know, just randomly, that to this day still makes me a little excited, 'cause I'm like, "Man, 3 years ago that product was just an idea in my head, and now people can actually purchase it and consume it in a store." So that's just probably the most gratifying thing, to have that control over the idea from start to finish.Zach: That's amazing. And, you know, you talking about your previous ventures, it reminds me of another question that--you know, in season 1 we had a guest who brought up the concept of failing forward--failing quickly and failing forward, so can you talk a little bit about that concept and perhaps what some of your biggest Ls--and we'll say Ls are lessons--that you've taken in your entrepreneurial journey?Mike: Yeah, man. That's a great question. The crazy thing for me about failure that I've learned in this experience is that--you know, I've realized that you really only fail at almost anything when you quit. Like, going into this venture, you know, sometimes your mind can play tricks on you. You start thinking about the worst things that could happen and failure and whatnot, but when you get into it you realize that, man, virtually everything that happens to a business can be resolved if you have the fortitude to try to work through it. So, I mean, you know, we're no different. Like, you know, everyone talks about the great side of entrepreneurship, but man, we've had at least four or five near-death experiences with our company in 2 years. Like, you know, from running out of cash, which a lot of startups have that issue with running out of money, to, you know, having key suppliers back out last minute, literally weeks before launching into Wegmans, which is a 95+ grocery chain from Virginia up to upstate New York, to having distributors back out the last minute. I mean, all of these things have taken out other companies, but for us we just looked at it as, you know, "Okay, here's another problem." You know, "What are our options just to get past it?" And you kind of take it on the chin and move forward. So, you know, you really only fail at almost anything when you quit or when you run out of, you know, hands to play. So once you realize that and you realize that, "Wow," you know, "what happens with me and this business is largely up to my control," it's kind of empowering once you realize that. But as far as just lessons in general around business, to me the two biggest lessons that come to mind for me is--the first one is just starting as small as you can until you can completely the validate the concept, and when I say validate the concept I mean that, you know, you have a product or a concept that people are gonna want to buy, where the economics of it will actually be able to create a business, right? There's a lot of ideas out there that you can sell, but you're never gonna get the price point that you need to actually have a business. Making sure that you actually know who the consumer is. You know how to talk to them or the channels to sell to them. Those are all the things that are required to really validate a concept, and it's best to try to do that on a very small scale to start. That's definitely been a lesson that we've learned early on, and then I think the second big lesson that I've learned in this in terms of failure as well is just trying to get the business to a point where it can be self-sustainable as quickly as possible, right? So right now we're going through some pretty, you know, dramatic changes around our operations to get a little bit more margin back in house versus giving it to a supplier or an outsourced vendor, and that's just all in an effort to get our business to a point where it can pretty much eat off of what it kills, right? We can sustain ourselves based on our own selves as opposed to relying too much on outside investments. So that's a piece of advice I would give to any aspiring entrepreneur. Even if you want to raise capital, it's just good to have financial discipline to try to get your business as self-sustainable as possible as quickly as possible. So there's many lessons, but those two stand out the most.Zach: And so, you know, you've talked--you talked a little bit about Role Tea, and we're definitely gonna get into that as we get further along in this interview. I'm curious to know about your ventures. Could you--would you mind walking us through? Typically when I meet--the reason I ask your ventures is because typically when I meet entrepreneurs, they may have, like, one big thing, but they have a few other things kind of cooking around them. So I'm curious to know, what are your ventures right now?Mike: No, yeah, that is very true. We tend to have short attention spans, so it's easy to kind of get involved with different things. You know, we launched Role Tea in December, November timeframe of 2016, so we're right at the 2 years, and to be honest, man, aside from, you know, being a new father, which I actually became a father the same year I became an entrepreneur with Role Tea, that's been my primary focus. Now that Role Tea is a little bit more established in terms of distributors and it doesn't take as much of me doing virtually everything to keep it going, I am starting to get back a little bit into consulting. That's something that I did prior to launching Role Tea, so I do like to work with other startups and help them however way I can, but aside from that, man, the bulk of my focus right now is with Role Tea.Zach: What challenges do you believe that you've had as a black entrepreneur? And I ask that because in the research that Ade and I have been doing, we've noticed that there are some challenges that are unique to being a non-white builder of businesses, and so I'm curious to know, like, if you--have you run into any challenges that you believe are unique juxtaposed to your white counterparts? And if so, what are they?Mike: Entrepreneurship, just inherent in the way it is, is already built with plenty of challenges. White, black, yellow, whatever. So sometimes it can be a challenge to understand, "Okay, is this a challenge that I'm facing because I'm simply an entrepreneur, or is this a challenge that I'm facing because I'm a black entrepreneur?" And that can be difficult sometimes to decipher, but one challenge that I think is definitely tied to us being, you know, African-American [and own a business,] especially in the food and beverage industry. It's just the fact that, you know, we are launching a beverage brand that is--our intent is to scale to 100+ million in sales and potentially exit, so we're treating our business like a true startup, not like a family-owned business where we're just, you know, looking to sell locally and et cetera, and I think that that's a very different thing in the food and beverage industry amongst a black entrepreneur that most people would expect. So I think that just simply not having a whole lot of examples to point to of black-owned food and beverage brands that have been able to do that successfully makes it hard for a lot of people to see the vision and see the potential in our concept, and I think that's especially true primarily with investors. We've actually had, you know, pretty good success with, for example, some major retailers. We've gotten our product onto the shelves of Whole Foods, of Wegmans. Those are two of the top-rated grocery chains in the country. Hy-Vee is another one. You know, but from a business standpoint, I think that's where we've seen most of the challenge in terms of, you know, working with investors and things of that nature, and I think that's largely because there's just not a whole lot of examples of African-American-owned food and beverage brands that have done it to that level, which is what we're aspiring to do. So I'm sure that there is plenty more, but that's definitely one that I can say for certain I think is unique to us.Zach: So what advice would you give to the person who thinks, you know, entrepreneurship is an all-or-nothing thing and it isn't--they're not starting their journey because they're afraid of missing a steady paycheck?Mike: Yeah, man. That's definitely something that is--I find is very common amongst a lot of people. I struggle with that myself. The first thing is you don't have to be all in to be an entrepreneur, right? Don't listen to everything that you see on Instagram and, you know, social media. There's a lot of people out here glamorizing entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship is great, right? I spent 12+ years in the corporate world, and now I'm 2 years as an entrepreneur, so I can give you the perspective of both sides, and there's definitely a lot of advantages on the entrepreneur side, but there is nothing wrong with side-hustling it for as long as you can, right? That extra paycheck from your job is--it actually can position your business to be more successful, you know? Thankfully I have 12+ years of experience in the corporate world working for other people, learning, collecting that nice six-figure salary so that I can actually build up a savings to even have a chance to do what I'm doing now. So it's all about when is the right time for you, even if you ever want to go all in, right? All in meaning you're full-time with your entrepreneurship venture, but that's the first thing. Don't feel pressured to go all in, right? And when you go all in is another big question that I hear a lot, and it's also one that I--challenge that I dealt with, and, you know, there's no right or wrong answer. Everyone has to lok at their particular situation to know when is the right time, but I will say that there's probably about four or five things that, you know, anyone that's in that situation is looking to do, to transition, to go all in, they should be looking at. Like, the first thing is, you know, what does your business require? Like, for example, if you're gonna launch a catering business versus a restaurant, you know, they're two very different demands and requirements, right? When you're talking about a restaurant, you have to deal with a storefront, which likely comes with remodeling, et cetera. Not the typical type of thing that you can get, you know, to market on the weekends and evenings, right? Whereas a catering service, you can do that evenings, weekends. You can pretty much side-hustle that until you actually get paying customers before you even have to leave your job. So the type of business that you're looking to start a lot of times will dictate largely when you can actually go all in or if and when you can actually cut the 9-to-5 path. The other thing you've got to look at is, you know, what type of support do you have going into it, right? Do you have people, whether it's family members or friends, that can help you out early on without having to get paid, right? I mean, early on there's no cash coming in. To get it stood up, you're gonna need people to help. You're gonna need your team. What type of support do you have? If you have a pretty good support system, you may be able to go all in a little bit sooner. Also you've got to look at, you know, what are your responsibilities in terms of financially and with people, right? Are you 21 years old, no kids, no family, very low bills? You know, that gives you a whole lot more flexibility in terms of what you can do sooner and the risks that you can take, whereas if you are--like, in my situation, I started, you know, Role Tea already in my mid-30s. Like I said, I'm a father, newly father, so I have to move a lot different in that situation.Zach: Congratulations on that, by the way.Mike: Oh, I definitely appreciate it, man. Fatherhood is a lot of fun, a lot of fun. But yeah, you have to move a lot different if you have a lot of financial responsibilities and people responsibilities. Obviously you have to be a little bit more smart about when you go all in. You also might have to look at are there skills that you just don't have yet but you need to develop before you go all in, right? And then lastly, this is probably often times, you know, skipped and not really taken into consideration, but you definitely have to look at what's your appetite for risk and uncertainty, right? Once you pull the plug on that 9-to-5 and you're all in, you know, on the good side is it really motivates you to have a sense of urgency, to move forward fast, but at the same time it can also be stressful by not having that paycheck coming in every week or two or whatever it was you got paid, and that can definitely cause a lot of stress and anxiety, and if you're the type of person that doesn't deal well with that type of uncertainty and stress, #1: you're probably going to struggle as an entrepreneur, 'cause that's gonna come naturally, but that may also dictate you keeping your business as a side hustle a little bit longer. So I never tell someone exactly what to do in that situation, but I would definitely tell you that those are probably the four or five things that you should be thinking about in your situation to determine, you know, when you go all in or if you go all in at all.Zach: And so, you know--and I alluded to this earlier about some of your challenges as a black entrepreneur, but the research I was speaking to specifically had to do with the variance in acquiring capital, right? So venture capital, angel investments, and other types of non-business loan-sourced funding. I'm curious, have you had any challenges in acquiring that type of funding, and really what's been your journey in building those relationships with those with access with the capital to help your ventures?Mike: Yeah, that's a great question. It's definitely one of the bigger challenges that I'm finding with not just our business but other black-owned entrepreneurs, and it's a complex one, which I--I know that this is probably an area of business that's foreign to a lot of people, so I definitely want to make sure I kind of break this down because, you know, I have an MBA, but yet 3 years ago I didn't understand hardly anything about the idea of raising capital. I've had to learn a lot through this venture, and the challenges that are unique to African-Americans is--it's kind of a snowball effect, so let me explain it like this. So investment in startups typically happens in a progression, right? So, you know, the first step is typically money out of your own pocket, right? So that's called bootstrapping, right? Maybe you've worked in the corporate world for a number of years, you've built up some savings. Maybe you got an inheritance. Whatever the case may be, right? But you need some sort of cash to get things going very early on. That's typically the first step. Second step is you look to friends and family, right? "Who do I know in my own personal network?" Friends, family, associates, that have the means to write a $10, 20, 30, 50,000 check or more, right? That's the second step, and then once you get past that, then you get into what's called angel investors, which are typically either high net worth or high-income individuals who choose to invest in startups, right? And then lastly you get to venture capital, which essentially are, you know, funds that investors who are called limited partners, or LPs, invest in, and they then have managers of those funds look for startups to invest in, right? And they can go from $500,000 up to, you know, $100,000,000, right? They write very large checks. So that's the typical progression of a startup raising capital for their business. So let's think about that, right? Now, what we know about African-Americans is we traditionally have a lower income than non-whites. We also traditionally have a lower net worth, which is probably more significant, than whites. So going back to the very first step in that progression, right? Most of us could struggle with having the means to even bootstrap, to have that $20, 30, 50,000 just to get started, right? Because of the points that I just made, right? And if you get past that hurdle, then now you have to find friends and family that also can write that $10, 15, 20,000 check or more. Again, that's a struggle that's unique for African-Americans moreso than others because of the points that I just made. So right out the gate as an African-American entrepreneur you have some disadvantages, right? And VCs and angels, you have to get past those first couple stages typically before they're even interested in looking at your business, right? And the crazy thing about investment, the investment world, that I've learned is investors rely significantly on their personal networks to even be introduced to an entrepreneur to invest in. So they're--again, how many African-Americans have the social network, the connections that people that have that kind of means to write those checks, right? So it's a snowball effect that, collectively speaking, puts us at a disadvantage, and again, that's definitely a challenge that is well-documented. We've experienced it. Other founders that we know have experienced it, but, you know, how you deal with that is--again, I don't want to make it sound simple, but the first thing that we've tried to do is just bridge that gap in terms of relationships, right? And that's really done largely by just putting yourself out there, putting yourself in situations to meet people that can invest in your brand. So, you know, the very first angel investor that we had we met at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit last year. We were chosen as a finalist to pitch in that competition, so, you know, we got a lot of visibility at that show down in Houston last year. We met with our first investor there, our first angel investor I should say, and, you know, months down the road after the rapport was established he decided to invest in us, right? So that was an example of where we had to kind of bridge that gap by just going out and making those connections, and then the second thing really is just--you know, you have to have the mindset that you're gonna make your startup undeniable, right? You know, if someone says no now, which we've definitely heard tons of nos, and you're gonna hear nos. Raising capital is very difficult for any startup, so you have to have the mindset that, you know, "Okay, you say no today, but we're gonna build up the traction that we need over the next 6 months to 12 months to the point where if you say no you're basically foolish," right? So you just have to make your startup--you have to make your startup undeniable, 'cause everyone likes to make money, and I think it's a little bit more of a challenge to show that we can do that, but, you know, if you can definitely demonstrate that, people will invest in your startup. It's just a little bit difficult for us for those reasons.Zach: That's just such a great point around--especially when you started--when you talked about, like, the various levels of investment, right? So I'll even use Living Corporate as an example. For us, you know, I'm one of the few people in my family even in corporate America. We don't all have money like that. I certainly would not--I don't even feel comfortable. I mean, and some of that might just be culture too, Mike. I don't feel comfortable walking to a member of my family talking about, "Hey, would you mind investing $10,000 to help us hire writers and videographers and so on, so on, and so forth," and really invest in Living Corporate. Like, what? You know what I mean? Like, just the thought of that, right? And then, you know, we had an episode again in season 1 when we were talking about family [inaudible]--like, the wealth gap. The wealth inequality gap, and there's plenty of research to show that in the next 10, 20 years, that the average value of a black home will be zero dollars, right? So you're talking about the fact that starting up and getting all this capital, for a community who has no money--like, we don't have the centuries of privilege and things of that nature to have an uncle or a second cousin who can write a check, right? And I think that's just a really good point. You know, I'm curious about Role Tea, so let's dig into that a little bit more. So first off, when can Living Corporate get a case of the tea?Mike: I'm always open to giving Role Tea to whoever wants it, so yeah, I'll let you go with the second question.Zach: [laughs] Okay, so we're good on the tea. And then why tea? Why Role Tea, and then what was the inspiration behind Role Tea?Mike: Yeah, yeah. So yeah, we definitely got you on the case. No problem there. As far as the inspiration for the tea, we always say on the--we launched the tea 2 years ago, but the idea for Role Tea really started probably in my early 20s more than 10 years ago where I had the experience of losing 100 pounds, right? So, you know, I'm like 22 years old, and I get that scale shock where I go to the doctor and--I know I'm obviously way too big, but I didn't realize I had actually gone over 300 pounds, and I'm like, "Man," like, "Okay, something's gotta change." So at that point my relationship with food changed, and I learned that, you know, a lot of the traditional foods and beverages that I had consumed, that were, you know, typically less than healthy, right, if I'm creative I can remix those recipes to be better for me, still taste good, and actually serve a purpose to either help me feel better or perform better, and so, you know, over the course of the next 2 to 3 years I lost 100 pounds just, you know, changing the way I ate and exercising more, et cetera. So fast forward to 2015. At this time I was training for a boxing match. I'm a huge boxing fan. I've boxed for several years. Anyone that knows me knows that I'm passionate about boxing just as I am about business, but I was training for a boxing match in 2015, and I noticed--again, now in my mid-30s, you know, after training, what used to take a day or two to feel normal again, not feel sore, not feel stiff, was now taking 2 or 3 days, right? So I started to research beverages that I could drink--you know, not supplements, but just every day traditional beverages--Zach: Natural.Mike: Yeah, natural beverages that I could incorporate into my diet that may help, and so, you know, that's when I learned about ingredients like tumeric and ginger and, you know, green tea and tart cherries, which all have natural anti-inflammatory properties, and so I looked for options in the store, and virtually everything I saw was $6 or $7 bottles of juice, [inaudible] sugar. So, you know, my background is in innovation, new product development and launches, so I immediately saw a business opportunity. I went to a friend of mine named Corey Benson with the idea, and he has an operations background. He was running a manufacturing plant at the time, and he said, "You know what, man? Like, I see people every day that are standing up at the job for 9, 10 hours a day. They're popping Aleves. They're, you know, popping Advils and drinking Mountain Dews to deal with the soreness from just their job," right? So he immediately saw the pain point that, you know, the concept that we were thinking about would address, but he saw it from a regular 9-to-5 job, whereas I was dealing with it from a weekend warrior boxing perspective, right? So we immediately saw, like, "Wow, this whole thing around inflammation and a functional beverage that can help with that has some legs, and it probably could impact a lot of people." So from there we were ready to go. We started to research the industry a lot more in 2015 and 2016. We worked with a development company to take our recipes that we had created with tea and juice and spices, like tumeric and ginger, to basically create a product that could be sold on a shelf. We chose tea because, you know, tea is a very popular drink, and it still is. Shout-out to Guru, even though he talked about lemonade. But tea's a very popular drink, and the great thing about it is, again, you know, a lot of the options before were juices, which is more expensive. Tea is a much less expensive catalyst to use to deliver functional spices and benefits, so we figured we would be able to create a functional drink that's also affordable, right? So we're probably one of the first functional beverages in stores like Whole Foods and Wegmans that was under $3 per bottle, and again--plus I'm a huge iced tea fan, right? So that was a natural ingredient, or product, to use. So, you know, we worked through the recipe process in 2016, and we launched a product literally the night before Thanksgiving in the D.C. Metro area in 2016, and, you know, we started off just very independent, selling out of the trunk of our cars, and, you know, now we're currently sold in over 100 locations, from Virginia up to upstate New York as well as a few states in the Midwest. So right now we're just, you know, looking to continue to grow the business, bring on more partners, bring on more investors, and just see how far it can go.Zach: Man, that's incredible, man. You know, and down the road, once, you know, we get this tea and we drink it, we'll make sure to shout y'all out on the podcast on the part of our Favorite Things.Mike: Definitely. Definitely do that.Zach: Yeah, man. Now, this has been a great conversation. I really want to know where people can learn more about Role Tea and where they can get some.Mike: Yeah, yeah. So Role Tea--and that's R-O-L-E, as in, like, play your role. Role Tea is sold online, so you can see us at RoleTea.com. R-O-L-E-T-E-A dot com. We're also sold on the East Coast, primarily in stores like Wegmans as well as some independent stores in the D.C. Metro area. So yeah, check us out online, RoleTea.com. A lot of good information there. You can order right through that website. Yeah.Zach: That's what's up, man. Now, look, before we get out of here, do you have any parting thoughts or shout-outs?Mike: Yeah, I definitely want to shout-out everyone that has tried Role Tea, everyone that will try Role Tea, including you, Zach. Yeah, everyone that's worked with the brand to help get us this far, to this point, definitely appreciate the support. I definitely want to shout-out my co-founder Corey Benson. Definitely want to shout-out, you know, again, everyone that's listening to this podcast. I didn't get a chance to say this before, man, but when I first heard about this podcast and what you guys are attempting to do as far as help educate people in how to navigate, you know, the world of corporate America, I'm like, "Man, that's definitely something that's needed." Like you mentioned yourself, you're a first-generation corporate professional, right? Did I hear that right?Zach: Right.Mike: Yep, so same here. You know, first in my family to, you know, get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, corporate world and, you know, going into the corporate world I'm thinking, "Okay, I'm ready for success based on my education," but I quickly learned that most of what determines your success in that world is the things that are not taught in the classroom, right? It's the soft skills. It's the implied cultural norms that are often times a little bit different than what we grew up with, so, you know, a lot of us learn those lessons on the job as opposed to being prepared beforehand. So this podcast is doing a great service to help educate young professionals on those waters before they get into them, so kudos to you guys, and again, I'm glad to be a part of this.Zach: Man, Mike, thank you so much for the kind words. Again, the drink, Role Tea--like know your role, R-O-L-E T-E-A, and we're excited to give it a little review. So I appreciate your time. We consider you a friend of the show. Can't wait to have you back, man.Mike: Definitely appreciate it, man.Zach: Peace.Mike: Peace.Ade: And we're back. I thoroughly enjoyed that interview, Zach. I mean, I've known Mike for a little while now. He's been a great friend and supporter. Like, he's always good, not only to listen to you for advice but just listen to his experiences, and how he's been able to grow Role Tea as a brand has been very inspiring, and I'm so glad that we got so much of that in that interview.Zach: No, for sure. In our discussion, and outside of it too, we talked about--just talked about his history and talked about the challenges of building up his brand and really, like, trying and failing at some other things too, but super happy he was on the show, and hopefully we'll get some--we'll get some tea out of this. He told me he'd actually send us a couple pallets. I don't know about pallets, but he said he'd send--Ade: Word?Zach: Yeah. Not pallets, 'cause pallets sounds like--Ade: 'Cause that tea is delicious.Zach: Yeah. No, I've heard it's--I haven't had any yet, but I'm positive that once I have it I'm gonna enjoy it.Ade: Okay. Well, I am keeping an eye out, because Role Tea is amazing. Anyway, awesome. Thank you, and shout-out again to Mike Johnson and Role Tea. I'm looking forward to that tea.Zach: Salute to Mike. Okay, so Favorite Things?Ade: Favorite Things. Let's go. All right.Zach: All right, cool. So look, my favorite thing right now has to be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, some of y'all are like, "Super Smash Bros.? What's that?" But let me tell you something, those who know--Pusha T voice. "If you know, you know." So look, my favorite thing right now has to be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on my Nintendo Switch. It's super fun. I play in the evening after a long day at work, and I love it because I can just kind of pick it up. I don't have to, like, sit down in front of a big TV, boot up the game. I can just pick up my handheld, boot it up. And for those who want to know, my favorite--my main character is Chrom. So again, for those who are kind of, like, outside of this whole video game space, Super Smash Bros. is a Nintendo game, right, but it's like you can, like, pick Nintendo characters against each other to fight, right? But, like, not in a, like, super violent Mortal Kombat way. More, like, kind of, like, a cartoonish, fun way, but it's a deep, deep game, right? So you can put Mario against Sonic. You can put Princess Peach against Captain Falcon or Fox or Falco or Ganondorf versus Kirby. You can do all kinds of crazy match-ups, right? Super fun, and so it's been cool. It's a really good stress reliever. That--you know, working out sometimes, you don't want to necessarily want to get up and work out. Forgive me. I don't want to work out all the time. Sometimes I just want to kind of veg out, and it's great. It's great for that. So that's my favorite thing.Ade: Okay, self-care. I see you.Zach: That's right.Ade: So my favorite thing lately has been a book called Cracking the Coding Interview. It's been invaluable, I think. I struggle--for those of you who are just joining us, just in case this is your very first Living Corporate episode ever, I am switching careers, or I'm in the process of switching careers. I'm becoming a software engineer, and part of that process is self-teaching both foundational concepts and computer science, but also understanding algorithms, binary trees. Just how the very technical elements of software engineering, something that you are supposed to pick up in a classroom that I did not have the luxury of doing, therefore I have to teach myself. And there are also books that exist out there that kind of help you through the process of thinking through and developing strategies for coding interviews. I'm discussing it like it's a journal or something like that, [inaudible], but yeah, it's been a really important book, and I've kind of been adding more and more base computer science books and algorithm books to my library, right next to Frantz Fanon and Audre Lorde. So yeah, those are my favorite things.Zach: That's a sick combination though. That's dope.Ade: I want you to know our library in our home consists of tax law code and regulations and vegan chef--vegan cookbooks and regular cookbooks and Sister Outsider. [laughs] And computer science books and data science books.Zach: That's dope though.Ade: Oh, and [Ola had a?] self-help book. So there's no way you can walk into my home and not have something to read.Zach: You're gonna have something. You're gonna learn about something.Ade: There will be something available to edify you. I even have, like, fiction novels, everything from John Green to Grisham to Tomi Adeyemi, which, again, shout-out to her.Zach: Shout-out to her. No, straight up. She's great.Ade: I'm looking up to the next book in the series, by the way. Okay, we have veered so far off track. Did you have--Zach: Good. It's a Favorite Things segment. We're supposed to turn up. It's cool.Ade: You know what? You're right. You're right. Sir, sir. Sir. [Not turning up. Cruise?]. I'm tired. [laughs]Zach: [laughs] [Turn me up. Cruise?]Ade: Nope, I'm tired of you.Zach: Okay. No, no, no, but that's dope. So look, you know, y'all, if it wasn't evident by our kickoff episode, as well as our Supporting Black Women at Work section, the B-Side that we had as well as the full episode, we're here, man.Ade: We outchea.Zach: We're gonna have a good time this season. Make sure you keep checking us out. Thank you for joining us on the Living Corporate podcast. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @LivingCorporate, Twitter @LivingCorp_Pod, and subscribe to our newsletter through living-corporate.com. Please say the dahs.Ade: The dash.Zach: If you have a question you'd like for us to answer and read on the show, just email us or hit us on DM, right? We out here. Don't forget to give us 5 stars too. Now, look, some of y'all actually been responding and gave us some stars, but not all of y'all though. That's right, I'm looking at you. That's right. We need those 5 stars, okay? Right? Am I tripping, Ade? Do we need the 5 stars or nah?Ade: We need the 5 stars.Zach: We need the 5 stars. Okay, cool. Look, y'all. That does it for us. We'll catch y'all next week. This has been Zach.Ade: And this is Ade. Free 21 Savage.Zach: Free 21 Savage. Peace.Ade: Peace.
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