Create Your Life Series

Episode summary: Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, talking openly about coming back from an early setback and how that experience shook his worldview. He talks about using his podcast to inspire his own children, and offers advice for staying optimistic and stoked on your own entrepreneurial journey.   About our Guest: Stephen A. Hart is the founder and host of Trailblazers FM, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of successful black businessmen and women, the trailblazers and every day heros children of color have to look up to. He is also the marketing and communications director for Isles Media, LLC, just launched his own online course in branding and works as a brand consultant on the side, helping small businesses shine online. His podcast has over 150,000 listeners in over 100 countries around the world, and it is sponsored by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement.   Insights from this episode: Strategies for getting back in the black How to position yourself to develop new relationships How to get over your inertia and make things happen The secret to staying the course through negative feedback The secret to working through the hard times in marriage   Quotes from the show: “My entrepreneurial journey has been a series of ups and downs, but it started back at the womb.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Your why has nothing to do with money.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Relationships and experiences mean more than all the material things in the world.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “My whole life has been me creating my path.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Don’t step into a relationship with ‘what you can do for me?’ Figure out how you can add value.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “I don’t worry about each year. I worry about 10-year, what I call BHAs: Big Hairy Audacious goals.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157   Resources mentioned: Asana Zencastr   Favorite book: Why Should White Guys Have all the Fun by Reginald F. Lewis   Favorite quote: Stephen’s motto is Legacy, which he defines as planting seeds in a garden you’ll never see.   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:    Take your time     Take action     Enjoy the journey   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Stephen Hart: www.instagram.com/stephenahart https://twitter.com/stephenahart https://stephenahart.com https://tbpod.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Dennis Kimbro shares many rich stories from the thousands of interviews he has done over the last 25 years while conducting research on how black Americans earn their wealth, and what stops those who don’t. He speaks about his life philosophies, how he hopes to see the world change and how he uses his energy and his work to give back to younger black Americans.   About our Guest: Dr. Dennis Kimbro is an author and a world renowned professor at Clark Atlanta University. He has spent his career interviewing people to glean as many success stories as possible from successful Americans of color. He earned a doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty in underdeveloped nations. He is the author of five books, including Kevin’s personal favorite: “What Makes the Great Great.” He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement Award and In 2005, the National Black MBA Association presented him with the 2005 H. Naylor Fitzhugh award, recognizing him as one of the top professors in the nation.   Insights from this episode: How to think about and organize your goals Strategies for thinking about what is important to you How millionaires build wealth by focusing on their financial legacy How to use the internet to change the world How saving your money and being selfless with your savings can lead to wealth Strategies for incorporating mindfulness into all your actions The secret to life in 3 hard questions How to keep growing every day   Quotes from the show: “You talk about humble and gratitude, that’s the foundation for everything I’ve done.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “I never wanted to write a book. What I wanted to do was start a movement.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 On interviewing and observing millionaires of color: “They know that the underlying theme of this is like a relay race. A relay race isn’t won or lost on how fast the runners can advance. A relay race is won or lost on how capable one runner passes the baton from one to the next. Their relay race isn’t just creating wealth, but also using their life as a model to show black america a way out. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “A burning desire is an inner flame that cannot be extinguished. You will use the criticism, you will use the laughter, you will use their ridicule to propel you forward.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156, quoting Muhammad Ali “All entrepreneurs do is solve problems. Solve a little problem, make a little money. Solve a big problem, and you make bank on bank.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Don’t find somebody that you can spend your life with, find somebody you can’t live without.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “The biggest mistake that you will make in your life is to think that something outside of you will bring you happiness.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156   Use your life in service of others, because money is not the bottom line. Love is the bottom line. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156   On what the world would miss if Kevin Y weren’t around: “They would miss the inspiration.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156 “If someone is on the path to trying to achieve something then I’m all in. I genuinely love to see people win. It inspires me, because I believe in – I call it friendly competition. I want to see you go as high as you can so that I can have something to aspire to be.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156   Resources mentioned: Square   Favorite book: Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale   Favorite quote: “Before you stand before your students today, never forget: A poor teacher complains. A good teacher explains. An excellent teacher demonstrates, but a great teacher inspires.” - W.E.B. Dubois   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:    Dream big dreams because they do come true    Believe in yourself when no one else will     Focus on serving others.   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Dennis Kimbro: www.instagram.com/drdenniskimbro http://www.denniskimbro.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Brandon shares his experience and knowledge as an American businessman who has been running his business abroad for five years. He talks about the biggest challenges and the biggest things he has gained from his travels.   About our Guest: Brandon Inniss is the founder and owner of Construction Clean Partners, a national business that connects construction cleaning companies with highly profitable jobs. For the last five years, Brandon has been running his company while traveling abroad, making him quite the digital nomad and someone whose brain we wanted to pick.   Insights from this episode: How to handle your taxes while living abroad Strategies for managing your time while running a business abroad The secret to quickly picking up new languages Strategies for vetting cities around the globe before you settle there The real secret to networking: go global   Quotes from the show: On the number one thing Brandon has learned abroad: “How brainwashed Americans are. We all really think the same, because we are all engulfed in the same energy frequency.” - Brandon Inniss, Episode #155 On building a global network of friends: “I can go stay with friends in many countries. When you’re abroad and you’re doing similar things, you create bonds with people quicker.” - Brandon Inniss, Episode #155 “You learn the most when you are in a new environment and when you’re around new culture.” - Brandon Inniss, Episode #155 “I used to think that money was everything. I still think it’s important to have money to be comfortable and have less stress in our society, so I still think it’s important but I don’t think I should be doing things I don’t like.” - Brandon Inniss, Episode #155   “I let fear and comfortability hold me back, so I’m happy to be out of that.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #155     Resources mentioned: Salesforce Dynamite circle The Topical MBA   Favorite book: The 4-hour workweek by Timothy Ferriss   Favorite quote:   Brandon’s motto: “Find a way or make one.”     3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Time freedom     Location freedom     Financial freedom   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Brandon Innis: www.facebook.com/brandon.inniss Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Rana talks transparently about her foray into podcasting, what helped her gain an audience and what her strategies where for growth. She speaks insightfully about her own hangups and fears, shedding light on challenges many entrepreneurs face in a humorous and honest way.   About our Guest: Rana Campbell is the host of the Dreams in Drive podcast, a show for creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs who want to take their dreams out of park and put them in drive. She is a graduate of Princeton, where she studied sociology. She also owns her own marketing consultancy and by day, works in marketing for an e-commerce fulfillment center. She has always had a passion for storytelling, so she is dovetailing that with her background in sociology and marketing to create great podcasts.   Insights from this episode: The secret to using research skills to get where you want to go Strategies for achieving growth early on in podcasting How to use social media effectively to grow your audience Strategies for settling up interviews with superstars Secrets to goal setting that doesn’t overwhelm you   Quotes from the show: “That’s how I kind of got into the media world is because there was no place for me so I created my own place.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “I want to say I always had the entrepreneurial spirit, but it wasn’t until I was kind of forced to put that into action when I realized that okay I think I got what it takes.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “If you can research and you can figure it out, you can do anything.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “I’m very good at figuring out what my schedule is, figuring out what my goal is, and then minimizing distractions.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “When you have guests on your show you’re able to leverage the audience of your guests in order to grow.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “The biggest struggle in a lot of people’s journeys isn’t the tactical logistical things, it’s those inner things, like convincing yourself that you’re worthy of it and not being scared of failure.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154 “Nobody is going to show up for you if you don’t show up for yourself.” - Rana Campbell, Episode #154   Resources mentioned: iCalendar   Favorite book: Guerilla Marketing by Jay Conrad Levinson   Favorite quote: “ Jump and build your wings on the way down.” - Olori Swank, celebrity stylist   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Know who you are     Be a student of research     Be consistent - show up every day.   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Rana Campbell: www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive https://twitter.com/dreamsindrive www.facebook.com/dreamsindrive www.dreamsindrive.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Ilbert and Jean talk about their business venture, Garcon Couture, a luxury menswear line that is taking New York by storm. In just two years, the two are making strides into the upper echelons of New York’s fashion clientele. The two talk about how to work as a team and keep things authentic in the face of rapid success.   About our Guests: Ilbert Sanchez and Jean G. Francillion are the co-founders of Garcon Couture, a luxury menswear line based in New York City and Miami. The two met in college at SUNY Cobleskill. Ilbert, was born in Honduras, he’s known for his design work and leads the business side of the venture. Jean, born in Haiti, comes to Garcon Couture from over a decade in the fashion industry and is the leader on the tailoring and fitting side of things.   Insights from this episode: Secret elements to a strong business partnership How to navigate negative feedback and keep moving forward Strategies to manage your time better as an entrepreneur How to give your clients an unforgettable experience   Quotes from the show: “When it comes to us and our Caribbean roots, it’s just working hard, and finding ways and finding alternatives to take things to the next level.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “He’s way different than I am and I’m way different than he is, but it comes together in a perfect form and it works.” - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “I’ve removed so much negativity from my life. Those people that aren’t good for you but that are around, I’ve removed a lot of them.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “I know what I want and whoever is not willing to help me get there or will downgrade me and things like that, they’re not in my life.” - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “Me and Ilbert can definitely tell who wants to be around just for the show and who wants to work.”  - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “We want to make sure that once you walk through that door, that experience is like no other.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “I’ve learned what things aren’t important and what things are, and that has helped the growth of the company, because I’m more focused now.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 Ilbert on the pros of entrepreneurship: “That feeling is amazing though, that feeling is like no other. Especially – I used to work in corporate America – That feeling is just unmatched: running your own company, you’re your own boss, so you have so much control of things.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “The support in my  family is extremely important, and that would have taken a toll on me had it went a different way, but because I’ve had their support, that has given me so much drive and push and motivation.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153   Resources mentioned: Google Sheets   Favorite book: Ilbert: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Jean: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber   Favorite quote: Ilbert: “F*** it let the fish burn, red or blue pill you live and you learn.” - Jay-Z Jean’s motto: Live life to the fullest.   3 keys to Create Your Best Life: From Ilbert:     Put yourself first     Be authentic with who you are and who you want to become    Set goals and be very optimistic about all of the goals you’re setting   From Jean:     Be organized and set your goals     Have a team     Believe in yourself   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Ilbert Sanchez and Jean G Francillion: www.instagram.com/garconcouture www.instagram.com/ijaysanchez www.instagram.com/mrgilly87 mail@garconcouture.com   jfrancilon@garconcouture.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Jennifer takes listeners through the journey of transitioning from working as a corporate lawyer to founding a business she’s super passionate about. She talks about her process of getting out of her own way to start the business, and how important it was for her to have a solid business partner, a strong network of people and strong female role models leading the way.   About our Guest: Jennifer Lambert is the co-founder and COO of Swivel Beauty, an app that connects women of color with hair stylists and hair stylists with clients seeking their services. The business empowers women of color by moving toward a world where it’s just as easy for women of color to find talented, affordable and skilled stylists as it is for women of any other ethnicity. She is also a Harvard-trained lawyer, specializing in general corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as cyber security law before leaving to start Swivel.   Insights from this episode: Secrets behind asking for help Strategies for growing your brand Tips for vetting your partners Tips for becoming the founder of a business Strategies for navigating the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship Strategies for pinning down your business priorities   Quotes from the show: On working in corporate law: “I would be there five nights in a row until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning and just be like what if I was doing something for myself?” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 On the absence of beauty tech products geared toward women of color: “We saw this huge opportunity in the existing products that were out there.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 On staying motivated when Swivel first launched: “The soulessness of corporate law and the excitement and opportunity of starting a new venture: That alone was fuel to keep the fire going for a while.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “I’m being more aware of wellness and making some time for myself each day.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “The secret is you’re never really ready, you just have to do it.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “I try to live in a way that I’m leaving positive residue on people.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152   Resources mentioned: Zapier Appsee Instagram   Favorite book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes   Favorite quote: “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Get over the stuff that’s preventing you from accepting yourself     Do the things that you want to do even if they’re scary     Get out of your own way   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Jennifer Lambert: https://www.swivelbeauty.com/ info@swivelbeauty.com www.instagram.com/swivelbeauty - shoot them a DM Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Toya takes us through her journey of rising through the ranks at Patchwerk and talks honestly about what she has learned along the way. She offers amazing insights into the music industry and advice for young women seeking a similar career path.   About our Guest: Toya Brown is the studio manager at Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. She has worked at Patchwerk for over 11 years, and has been in the music industry for even more than that, securing several internships throughout her time in college, including with MTV and Universal Group. She is currently working on a new project, Toya in my pocket, which is a mobile personal assistant application. She has extensive experience in marketing, administration and project management, among many other things.   Insights from this episode: How internships can lead to other opportunities How determination and perseverance can make you stand out How to avoid burnout by giving yourself a vacation or just a change of scenery Strategies for young women hoping to get into the music industry Secrets to becoming more self aware   Quotes from the show:   “There’s no way I’m gonna turn down MTV twice.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “Doing the jobs that other people didn’t want to do really pushed me to the next level.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “I’ve never treated anybody as less than I, no matter how far I progressed.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “The power of relationships and networking is what is taking people and keeping people in their businesses for a long time.”- Kevin Y Brown, Episode #151 “Be passive and aggressive: aggressive because it’s a tough industry and it’s easy to be taken advantage of but be passive because you don’t want to do bad business or give off bad vibes.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “Be firm in your own beliefs; be confident in your conviction.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “Creative people were my heros when I was younger, now real people are my heros. I see so much fraud and negativity in people. I see how people treat other people and it brings me down a lot, so when I can find somebody who is a genuine person, somebody who gives back, somebody who has positive energy – those are my heros.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “I feel like I’m able to get more accomplished by facing my fears.” - Toya Brown, Episode #151 “If anybody doesn't want to work their shift, send me your hours, I will work all of your hours for you and that’s what I did, I worked all of the hours for everybody who didn’t want to work their hours.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151 “When you continue to work you learn how to do everything.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151 “You gotta be firm in your own beliefs and you gotta be confident in your conviction.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151 “Make money but don't let money control you.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151 “Don’t go to jail but do what you want to do.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151 “A lot of time when there's no expectation, that’s where the opportunity lies.” -  Toya Brown, Episode #151       Resources mentioned: Microsoft suite   Favorite book: Life and Def by Russell Simmons   Favorite quote: “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” - George Addair   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Do whatever makes you happy     Create a healthy work life balance     Be smart: make good decisions, make money, but don’t let it control you   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Toya Brown: www.instagram.com/toya_elise www.twitter.com/toya_elise toya.brown@gmail.com or toya@pathwerk.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Episode summary: Mark goes deep detailing his entrepreneurial journey and the many insights he has picked up along the way. He talks about how his past work experiences facilitated his success as an entrepreneur and takes listeners through his meticulous and thorough thought processes.   About our Guest: Mark Smukler is the co-founder and CEO of Bixby, a tech company that works with real estate professionals to improve their relationship with their tenants and the living experience of the tenants. Bixby created a cloud-based app to facilitate more efficient and sustainable relationships between tenants and property managers. His past experience includes work as a business consultant and web developer.   Insights from this episode: How to vet your potential future employees The secret to sticking through the first six months of your startup How to use your past experiences to propel current success Secrets about the endurance it takes to start your own company Insights on the different skill sets needed for a founder vs a CEO Success hacks for startups How to build a great team   Quotes from the show: “Entrepreneurship is building something from nothing.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “Just because you’re passionate about travel or music doesn’t mean you’re the right person to start a business in that industry.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “It’s really tough to start a company, not to mention starting it on your own.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “We’re not hanging around playing ping pong all day. We’re not playing ping pong at all.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “The best no is a quick no.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “Not only do I not want to celebrate success by myself, but I’m also not likely to find success by myself.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “You don’t learn the skills and processes of starting a company in your curriculum at school.” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150 “Feed your ambition...It will be worth it only when you’re doing what you want to do.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #150 “On those days when it’s no for breakfast, no for lunch, no for dinner its having a call and somebody saying you are doing a great job don’t give up” - Mark Smukler, Episode #150   Resources mentioned: Slack   Favorite book: The Lean Startup   Favorite quote: “Everything will be okay in the end, and if it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” - attributed to various people throughout history, this quote may have originated as an Indian proverb, maybe from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In contemporary writing, it has been attributed to Brazilian writers Paulo Coelho and Fernando Sabino and more recently, it is often attributed to John Lennon.   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Believe in yourself     Find a community that can support you     Don’t stop until you’ve reached your goal   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Mark Smukler: www.twitter.com/smukleberry www.instagram.com/smukleberry mark@livebixby.co   Bixby:Livebixby.co – property managers can take a free tour of the app and access free app trials; tenants can download and use the app even if their property management company doesn’t use Bixby to send rent checks easier and access discounts from their favorite brands. Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

About our guest: Back for another great episode: Todd Wahnish, the founder and CEO of Clever Era, a business that helps bootstrapped entrepreneurs build businesses. He works with people even if they have no idea, no capital and no technical ability, offering personalized consulting to help businesses get started and achieve the growth they seek.   Episode summary: Kevin and Todd share a view from the inside, transparently talking about what is working and what they’re hoping to improve upon in their respective businesses. They share strategies for getting their first clients and how to stand out in their industries.   Insights from this episode: Strategies for reeling in your first few clients Tips for defining who your ideal client is Secrets to working with customers willing to pay a higher price point Strategies for developing a sense of community with your clients Secrets on authenticity and how it can lead you to success   Quotes from the show:   “It’s really not about the money at the end of the day. It’s about having somebody use the thing that you built and seeing the results that they get.” - Todd Wahnish, Episode #149 “If you’re competing for editing, you’re competing on a downward pricing spiral. The moment that you become more than just an editing service, the floodgates will open.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #149   “There is a tendency to believe that when you charge more for a service that your customer or client will be very hands on, and what ends up happening is the opposite.” - Todd Wahnish, Episode #149 “The thing that drives us and makes Podcast Laundry unique, is the fact that I’ve actually taken a live radio show, turned it into a podcast and then got it nationally syndicated.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #149 “It’s the relationships and the way that you treat people that are going to make a difference.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #149 “If you’re doing something and someone is paying you for it, then that is the validation.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #149   Stay Connected:   Show Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Todd Wahnish: www.cleverera.com https://www.instagram.com/wahnish https://twitter.com/wahnish https://www.facebook.com/todd.wahnish Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

About our Guest: Colin Morgan went from professional golfer to finding his passion as an entrepreneur. As an expert in helping leaders create meaningful messages for their organizations, his business, Plan 2 Profit, offers solutions to visionary business leaders. His podcast, The Daily Grind, examines the behaviors and habits that make people success across a diverse spectrum of fields.   Episode Summary Colin Morgan shares his experience running a successful business. From finding sponsors for his podcast to creating goal setting strategies, following his passion has helped Colin advance as an entrepreneur.   Insight from this episode: Secret lessons to learn about why businesses fail. Secrets for finding sponsors for your podcast. Colin shares his two tips for finding sponsors specific to your business. How to use your passion to drown out the negativity. How coaches and mentors create accountability. Strategies for increasing productivity through interval computer-use.   Quotes from the show: “You have to find heroes that are really going to motivate you to do things that you otherwise think you couldn’t.” - Colin Morgan, Episode 148 “You have to create a really solid foundation of who you are. You need to get really self aware of who are and what you want.” - Colin Morgan, Episode 148 “If you get comfortable… when you do face adversity, it’s very hard to overcome that adversity. But if you’re putting yourself into uncomfortable situations everyday, it’s easy to overcome that adversity.” - Colin Morgan, Episode 148 “Make your haters your motivators.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 148 “Accountability is what’s going to push you forward.” - Colin Morgan, Episode 148   Resources Mentioned: Calendly   Favorite Book:   Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio     Favorite Quote: “It’s impossible until someone else does it.” - Unknown “We all get butterflies. But our goal is to get those butterflies to fly in formation.” - Colin Morgan’s father   3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Get clear on what you want Become really self aware of what you’re good at and what you’re not Find someone to help you accomplish your goals   Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com   Stay Connected:   Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Colin Morgan: plan2profitgroup.com Dailygrindpodcast.com www.instagram.com/colinmorgan.dgp www.instagram.com/dailygrindpodcast twitter.com/colinmorgandg twitter.com/p2pgroup www.facebook.com/colin.morgan.583 www.facebook.com/plan2profitgroup www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodcast www.linkedin.com/in/colin-morgan www.linkedin.com/company/theplan2profitgroup   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on  itunes, google play, stitcher andwww.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast     Artwork GUIDe6b58316fa48414bb4bebb3ef4d95642 CreatedMonday, Dec 10, 2018 9:16 PM Last UpdatedMonday, Dec 10, 2018 9:16 PM

About our Guest: Gregg Clunis is a lifelong entrepreneur and side-hustle master. He is the founder of Podsimply, a business marketing company that helps experts create high-performing podcasts. He is also the host of his own podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, that is being published as a book in January 2019. Gregg’s show was ranked in the top 100 self-help podcasts.   Episode summary: Gregg shares his own journey to podcasting and strategies for others interested in starting their own show. He talks about how to get and keep listeners, how to build and protect your brand, and what it really takes to turn around in 10 years and see you’ve built the life you always dreamed of.   Insights from this episode: How side gigs can give you a real boost Secrets to the practical necessities involved in changing your life Strategies to asking for help in your life and your business Secrets to getting to 1 million downloads on your podcast How to deal with negative feedback Strategies to avoid burning out when you’re starting a podcast   Quotes from the show: On why Gregg started his show: “I wanted to create something that focused exclusively on that piece, the piece no one wants to talk about. The part where you have to grind for 10 years before it actually shows up and affects your life in a real way.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 “The reason I am where I am now is because of all these little decisions along the way that at the time, I thought didn’t matter.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 “I dive headfirst into pretty much everything.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 On standing out as you’re starting a podcast: “Be willing to do the thing no one else wants to do.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 On creating real connections with your listeners and making yourself accessible: “It will work if you’re willing to give your audience the time of day and not act like you’re above it in some way.” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 The number one factor that has allowed Kevin to get to where he is now: “Ambition… the undying belief that I can do anything I put my mind to.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #147 “Part of entrepreneurship is that we have success amnesia: we forget about the amazing things that we’ve done and that we’ve accomplished, so sometimes we need to look at where we started from.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #147 “Even if you have thin skin and it hurts, fine. Keep doing it anyway and it won’t hurt anymore” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147 “Dont be afraid to go with the opportunities right in front of you, even if it doesnt necessarily match with what you’ve always plotted as your life’s path” - Gregg Clunis, Episode #147   Resources mentioned: Asana Coachaccountable   Favorite book: Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage   Favorite quote: The statement Gregg uses to sign off at the end of each episode of his podcast: “All big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day.”   3 Keys to create your best life: It’s not going to happen fast (no such thing as overnight success) By the time you get to the point where you have created the life you want, your goal post will have moved, so take the time to look back and recognize what your initial goal was – give yourself some credit Don’t be afraid to change the path. Don’t turn down opportunities even if they don’t lead where you always planned to go   Stay Connected:   Show Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Gregg Clunis: Gregg’s ask: listen to any 2 episodes of his podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes (available wherever you listen to podcasts), and then let him know what you think on Twitter, @greggclunis, or on Instagram, @greggclunis. Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

About our Guest: TejPaul Bhatia is the New York startup lead for Google Cloud. Before that, he was an entrepreneur in residence at Citi Ventures. He was the COO for Explain Everything, an interactive screencasting whiteboard app. He was also the CEO and co-founder of Chatwala, a mobile video chat app and Kaptur (acquired), an app that enables users to aggregate photos taken at an event in seconds. He also worked for ESPN as the senior manager of product and international strategy. TejPaul is still an active member of the startup community in New York. Episode summary: TejPaul Bhatia shares an honest story about his journey from founding to startups to ultimately leaving that world. He talks about what happens when your entrepreneurial dreams take you away from who you truly are, and how having a “normal” job has provided more space in his life for authenticity.   Insights from this episode: Strategies to find investors and generate capital for your startup Secrets to handling rejection Secrets to the power of networks and community Strategies to bring yourself into the present moment, as often as possible Tips to make physical and mental health a priority in your life How to leverage the passion and excitement entrepreneurs possess into opportunities Secrets to finding gratitude for your life   Quotes from the show: “With my first startup, I probably hung on to some of the ideas months, maybe years longer than I should have.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 “As entrepreneurs we’re relentlessly optimistic, because we have to be, because the odds are against us, but if you can find your truth and hold onto that optimism but try to be yourself throughout it, not lose yourself, you have a much better chance of balance no matter what happens after.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 “Those moments when I could be present, were so powerful. They’re so liberating; so freeing.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 “It sometimes takes burnout to know how not to get burned out.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 On receiving criticism: “Take what serves you and ignore what doesn’t.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 “You have to be affectionate and supportive of yourself before you can do that for anyone else.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 “Know what you want, but also act on it immediately.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #146 “Presence is the most powerful thing that we possess.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #146 “The past and the future don’t actually exist, they’re constructs that exist in the computer that is our brain.” - TejPaul Bhatia, Episode #146 Resources mentioned: iCloud Favorite book: Ben Horowitz: The Hard Thing about Hard Things Yuval Harari: Sapiens Favorite quote: TejPaul’s motto: Nothing is that important except those things that are really important, like family. 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: You have to do you Enjoy it – the purpose of life is to live it To the best of your ability, make it better for other people   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   TejPaul Bhatia: Email Kevin to get connected with TejPaul.

About our Guest: Matt Giovanisci is a self-proclaimed “Jack of all trades.” He is the co-host of the Listen Money Matters podcast and hosts the Money Lab podcast, a show to share content from his website Money Lab, which is all about personal finance and online entrepreneurship, in audio form. He is also a graphic designer and a musician and leverages all of his skills in his quest to avoid ever working for someone else again.   Episode Summary: Matt shares his journey of creating a successful online media business, including his pitfalls and the insights he gained. He talks about what it takes to wake up at 6 a.m. every day, be your own boss and stay inspired.   Insights from this episode: Tips for how to leverage your past experience to meet your current needs; eg. you were once in a rock band? That probably means you know how to make a great website Strategies for having the best content on the internet Why challenging yourself to keep to a strict timeline can propel you to a better end result How to come back from a falling out with a friend and build the friendship back up Matt shares his secret to successfully working for himself The secret to meeting your goals is fervently keeping track of your progress, every single day   Quotes from the show: “I practice what I call passion-mashing.” - Matt Giovanisci, Episode #145 “I’m just a hobbyist at all of these things. I continue to write music even that no one hears, I continue to hone my audio skills, my writing skills, even if no one’s on the consumer end of that.” - Matt Giovanisci, Episode #145 “Follow your hobbies, you never know when you might need them.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #145 “Sticking a timeline on something forces you to trim the fat.” - Matt Giovanisci, Episode #145 “I would do anything not to work for anyone else again.” - Matt Giovanisci, Episode #145 “If you don’t have a good reason why, you’re going to fail.” - Matt Giovanisci, Episode #145 “Follow your passion; do what’s in your heart.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #145   Resources mentioned: Asana   Favorite book: Jim Henson: The Biography   Favorite quote: “Do what you love and the money will come easy.” – Arlen Crouch   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Find your why     Focus on your strength     Make sure you’re happy every day   Stay Connected:   Show Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Matt Giovanisci: Moneylab.co Money lab podcast Listen money matters podcast   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.  

About our Guest: Carl Joseph Black is currently balancing being a law student and being the founder of Raising Benjamin. Seeing a need for financial literacy and empowerment among minority communities, he created the platform which is dedicated to increasing wealth among young Black millennials by sharing finance insights. Using the knowledge that he gained while completing his Bachelors in finance from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Carl began his financial career at JP Morgan. There, he spent 4 years working in risk, research, legal, and compliance.   Episode Summary Carl Joseph Black is bringing his financial expertise to the masses through a chatbot, Benjamin, that can answer users’ questions in real-time. He credits his rise to being disciplined and finding the confidence to take unconventional steps to success.   Insight from this episode: Secrets for differentiating discipline versus a habit and why you should know the difference between the two. How to build confidence by researching your field. Strategies for giving people in your life active and passive support. Carl Joseph Black explains why it is critical to find a partner who understands what you are doing and supports you. Strategies for setting micro-goals based on actionable steps.   Quotes from the show: “One of the most important things that I continue to share is using different spaces to learn more about business.” - Carl Joseph Black, Episode 144 “The fastest way to build wealth is to invest. The second fastest is to work.” - Carl Joseph Black quoting his father, Episode 144 “The practice of discipline is doing something you don’t want to do consistently.” - Carl Joseph Black, Episode 144 “Don’t you ever stop the fight, because it’s bigger than you.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 144   Resources Mentioned: Wit AI Microsoft Excel Google Calendar Benjamin   Favorite Book:   Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio     Favorite Quote: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” - Warren Buffett   3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Believe in yourself Be consistent Really respect your time   Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com   Stay Connected:   Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Carl Joseph Black: www.raisingbenjamin.com bit.ly/itsmebenjamin www.instagram.com/cjoeblack www.instagram.com/raisebenjamin twitter.com/cjoeblack twitter.com/RaisingBenjamin www.facebook.com/raisingbenjamin www.linkedin.com/in/carljosephblack   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on  itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast  

About our Guest: Jean Joo is an entrepreneur, designer and closet foodie. She is one of the co-founders of Creator’s Group, a media content creation firm based in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeani uses her skills as a designer and her background in product management to create brand awareness and amplify the voices of innovative and exciting businesses in Kansas City. She is also fiercely passionate about inspiring other Asian-American women to pursue their passions and believe in their potential. Episode Summary Jeani shares openly about the twists and turns that lead her to eventually co-found Creator’s Group. She believes that failure is often a part of entrepreneurial pursuits, and she encourages other entrepreneurs to lean into that uncertainty. Insight from this episode: Strategies to manage and build a team Why hiring slow and firing quick is the best strategy when building a team Secrets to find fulfillment by going against social norms Secrets to the power of an inner circle Strategies for goal crushing Solutions and triumphs of networking Quotes from the show: “People would ask me ‘what do you want to be in the future?’ and I would say, ‘I don’t know because I haven’t created my title yet.’” - Jeani Joong, Episode #143 “The secret is no entrepreneur really knows what they’re doing.” - Jeani Joong, Episode #143 “I think emotional intelligence is a lot more important than intelligence itself. EQ over IQ all the time.” - Jeani Joong, Episode #143 “Traveling will meet you where you are in your life, and it will teach you so much and open up so many different perspectives.” - Jeani Joong, Episode #143 On the limited number of successful Asian women portrayed in the media: “It affects your mentality on what you think is possible.” - Jeani Joong, Episode #143 On failure: “Every time I push past that fear, only great things happen on the other side.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #143 Favorite Book: Cradle to Cradle  Favorite Quote: In true entrepreneurial spirit, Jeani offered a motto of her own creation: “Don’t be afraid of failure. It’s a learning tool.” - Jeani Joong Resources mentioned: Slack Studiobinder Monday  3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     Know yourself     Get over your fear of failures     Trust your instincts even if it’s wrong Stay Connected: Show Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Jeani Joong: Instagram: @jeani0 or @creatorsgrp Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.