Create Your Life Series

In this episode of the CYLS, Sharon Joseph explains her strategies to raising $8.7 Million Dollars for her venture and why she turned down $1.7 million dollars to move forward. She also shows us how we can economically empower our communities with our endeavors.   Here are more tips from Sharon.   Have 3 Plans - Bbusiness plan, Operation plan & a Life plan Pick a great location for your business, location is important Get on the ground and do the work - doing survey’s and market research in the street with potential customers Take care of yourself and your health (Sleep and have a work/life balance) Use resources from your college and MBA program Use resources from your job as well, may be consulting opportunities Use local government if you are doing something in the community Get mentorship from other businesses in the community Get the community involved in your business and the idea of it= these are funding opportunities   Ways to find funding -  Look into the industry you are in and see where funding for other ventures is coming from Use lenders but be smart, get smart money, she turned down 1.7 million dollars because it was not good money Use small business resources like the SBA.gov or Score.org, Find government agencies looking to do community economic empowerment and have social impact

In this episode of the CYLS, Kevin explains the strategies that helped him to receive a free college education valued at over $140,000.  If you or anyone you know is looking to pay for college this is an episode you should definitely listen to.   1. Take one of the online courses and be sure to download your  Free $1 Million Dollar Scholarship list at www.debtfreecollegeacademy.com.   10 Ways Anyone Can Graduate College Debt Free Book -  http://bit.ly/10WAYSBOOK        

In this episode of the CYLS, Willie Lynch Jr details his experience of deciding on a career as a comedian over pursuing a PHD. He talks going to California broke to win the competition that would solidify his career and eating as a traveling black vegan.

In this episode of the CYLS, Evita Robinson details her experience of founding the Nomadness Travel out of a need for a travel community and what steps she has taken to grow the tribe to over 13,000 members with over 50,000 passport stamps total. She gives away what steps and tools worked to help her build her empire. She gives away her 3 essentials for traveling anywhere in the world and the best websites to find cheap airline tickets as well.  Essentials to Travel   oregeno oil - to protect your intestines, when eating abroad step program with the embassy travel insurance, hth worldwide, sta travel   Cheap Ticket Websites    theflightdeal.com skyscanner.com  secretflying.com iata matrix   #Nomadnesstravel tribe #evierobbie #createyourlifeseries 

In this episode of the CYLS, Kevin dives deeper into pillars 7-10 of the 10 Pillars of Success. Hear his tips on Having Thick Skin,  Being Consistent, Being On Time and Sharpening yourself to Create Your Life. Pillars 1-10 are also explained again.

In this episode of the CYLS, Dr. Raphael Moffett details his experience battling & conquering colon cancer while working as a full-time University Vice President of Student Affairs,father & Husband. He gives tips on finding strength & the importance of striving to Create Your Life every day.   According To Dr. Moffett these are the 3 most difficult things that people have a hard time saying:  I love you can you help me I’m sorry During his battle with cancer he humbled himself and learned the importance of all 3 and encourages us all to say them to those we love and come in contact with during our life times. Dr. Moffet encourages everyone to:   Believe in the can instead of the how because the “Can” is an attitude that will take you to wherever you desire and help you Create Your Life. Believe with a period instead of with a comma. If you believe with a period you are committed and you have made a decision. Belief with a comma allows excuses in and stifles growth.   Here is the link to Dr. Moffet’s cancer survival documentary - http://obsdn.me/live_your_dash

In this episode of the CYLS, our Host & Producer Kevin & Charisse discuss  their favorite episodes and what strategies they have learned from guests so far. Find out how much the series has come and what the future of the CYLS holds for its listeners.

Kevin dives deeper into pillars 4-6 Pillars of Success. Hear his tips on Setting goals, planning backwards and doing the research to reach your desired level of success.     

In this episode of the CYLS, We learn how to eat, live and think on purpose with founder of International Day of Purpose Jovian Zayne. She takes us through her journey of Corporate America executive to CEO by aligning with her  purpose.   www.JovianZayne.com

In this episode of the CYLS, CEO of Transcendent Enterprise Chris Alvarez shares  his journey of becoming the 1 of the most sought after video production companies in NYC, how he learns from mentors online and his tips for entrepreneurs.   Find out more about Transcendent Enterprise's cutting edge video production work at www.TranscendentEnterprise.com

In this episode of the CYLS, CEO of Work Hard Train Harder Paul James & his lovely Wife Tamelia tell us how they went from par-time personal training to building a fitness brand that has expanded into a fitness center in Harlem New York.  He even gave us a 10 min workout that we can do anywhere:   - Lower Body Squats 20 reps Alternating lunges 20 reps Straight leg kicks 20 reps High Knees 1min Rest for 60 secs - Upper body 60 punches overhead press 20 reps purshups on floor or on the wall 20 reps High Knees 1min Rest for 60 secs - Core Leg raises 10 reps Situps 10 reps Mountain Climbers 20 secs Back extensions 20 reps or Good Mornings 20 reps High Knees 1min Rest for 60 secs To sign up for bootcamps go to www.workhardtrainharder.com and use discount code: CYLS  PJ@workhardtrainharder.com

In this session of CYLS, Book Publishing Legend Marie Dutton Brown, takes us on her journey of being one of the first African American's in the U.S. book publishing industry and how she has sustained an almost 50 year career in her field. 

In this session of CYLS, Tanya Simmons Reid, President of Vanessa Blake Cosmetics – America, talks about choosing mission over money, the importance of team, & how to identify when it is the right time to move on to new experiences.   vanessablakecosmetics.com/ For a 25% off discount use Coupon code: CYL 

In this session of the Create Your Life Series, Kevin talks about his life in foster care, defeating the odds, and how his untraditional family helped him create his life.     Download Kevin's 10 Habits of Highly Successful Foster Care Kids at www.createyourlifeseries.com/resources

In this session of the Create Your Life Series, we speak with Founder/EIC of Foster Focus Magazine Chris Chmielewski. He shares how he used his passion to create a niche product, his foster care experience & using his pain to look at life positively.