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Kaption Red
Your greatness. That's what this podcast is all about. Through interviews of successful athletes, comedians, musicians, actors, etc. as well as solo episodes, Kaption Red helps you discover the life principles that will help you rise to the top. Consider this podcast the cheat code to the game of life.
From doing voiceovers for Beavis and Butthead, to being the head writer on Impractical Jokers, to being a Vice President at Warner Media, Christine Walters has done it all! Currently, she's the Creative Director of Just For Laughs, the largest comedy festival in the world!
Through her various experiences as a creative and creative leader, she's learned many important life lessons that have helped her become successful.
This was a great episode chocked full of sound wisdom that will propel you to the top!
You can connect with Christine's upcoming author page on Instagram
You can donate to support her charity ride HERE
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Susan Brown is the founder of Triumphant Together and a Life Transformation Consultant and Coach. She has helped people transform their lives for over 30 years through her roles as teacher, school administrator and certified life coach.
Susan is no stranger to adversity as she is a 2x cancer survivor-thriver, has faced the trauma of divorce and other parenting challenges. She draws from those experiences as well as her multiple training and certifications to help people uncover their true self; transform pain into purpose and develop a triumphant heart, mindset and lifestyle.
In this interview we discuss:
- How to go after what you really want and overcome your fears
- Asking the right question to get you moving in the right direction
- Practical advice to help you kick off your year right
- Strategies to generate positivity in one’s own life
- The importance of the language we use that keeps us struck
- And much more!!!
You can connect with Susan online at:
Website
2021 is done! Had the honor of having AMAZING guests on the podcast, this is a compilation of best snippets from the interviews this past year.
To hear the full interview, here are the individual episode links:
Olympian Chaunte Lowe
Strumbellas Bassist Darryl James
Two Cents PBS Phillip and Julia Olsen
Mindfulness and Well Being Expert Angela Buttimer
Director/Filmmaker Michael Addis
Standup Comedian Neel Nanda
Designing Your Life Author Dave Evans
Comic Book Artist Irene Strychalski
Happy Holidays! Here are some tips to making your family gathering a super enjoyable time. Tips on how to interact with difficult people, avoid politics, conflict and also have the right attitude about your gathering. Also, some bonus material about receiving gifts and how to make the most of what you get and of course, tips on gratitude.
I got a lot of the ideas from this amazing article How To Survive Thanksgiving With Your Family from Jezebel, by Anna North
Also, some of the info came from this NPR Life Kit podcast episode Holiday Survival Guide: Family Style
Tal Oran a.k.a. The Traveling Clatt is truly a young legend! He started his YouTube channel at age 17, and has made 707 videos, gained 204K subscribers and experienced the world in the process.
In this interview, we speak on the following topics:
-How to travel the world on a budget
-How to go after your dreams in spite of naysayers and haters
-How to stay true to yourself as an artist
-How to balance being prolific and avoiding burnout
-How traveling will change your life
-How to get started traveling in an easy way
-and much more!
You can connect with Tal at the following:
YouTube
Dinosaur YouTube Channel
Dave Evans's life work is to help you guide yourself to a joy filled, meaningful life. This interview is packed with amazing information about pathfinding in life, which is incredibly important during these times.
In this interview, Dave talks about:
-The passion myth
-Misconceptions about finding your dream job
-Tips and tricks to discover great possible careers
-The most important step to finding your dream career(s)
-The Six Mindsets to Life Design
-Choosing Joy
-Failure Immunity
-and much more!
You can connect with Dave at:
website
Here's his Designing Your Life on demand course
Four Time Olympic High Jumper, Medalist, Mother of 3, and Cancer Survivor- Chaunté Lowe has risen from a broken childhood, defying the odds and making it to the apex of success!
After her diagnosis of breast cancer at the young age of 36, she fought for her life and beat cancer. Since then, she has used her platform as an athlete to reach 300 million people as an advocate for early detection.
In our interview, we talked about many topics, including:
-How to use vision to succeed
-The importance of mentors and coaches
-How to persevere through difficult circumstances
-How to mentally overcome unfair disadvantages
-Self advocacy and self awareness
and much more!
Connect with Chaunté online:
A child of working class immigrants, Yanely Espinal climbed her way out of college debt through educating herself to become financially literate.
She then took her personal struggles and used them as fuel to help others. Through her YouTube channel and podcast, she’s on a mission to help young people learn about personal finance in a fun and engaging way.
Beyond her own media content, Yanely also serves as the Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance and is a member of CNBC's Financial Wellness Advisory Council.
In our conversation, we spoke about the following topics:
-Enjoying your life without spending money
-The importance of psychology in spending
-How to build credit responsibly
-How to make money without a job
-Dark Patterns and how to beat 'the house'
-and much more!!!
You can connect with her at the following:
YouTube:Miss Be Helpful
Website
You can connect with Next Gen Financial Literacy at:
YouTube
NGPF Website
A great conversation with Cam F Awesome: boxer, comedian, motivational speaker... what doesn't this man do? He shares great insights on how to succeed in sports and life and drops nuggets of wisdom on how to be great.
Here is where you can find Cam online:
website (to book for speeches)
Instagram
Facebook
Sucka Ducka Straws
Greg Billington has achieved at the highest levels, including representing the United States of America at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In this podcast episode, he drops knowledge on:
-Focusing on process vs. goals to succeed
-What to do when dealt a setback
-The importance of focusing on community
-How to not get psyched out during big events like the Olympics
-and much more!
You can connect with him on:
Twitter: @Grillington
Instagram: @Grillington
Facebook: @Grillington
'When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.' Elon Musk
The mentality you need to succeed, and reasons why you should try, even if the chances are slim.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode from 2020, but still an important message today. Inspired by Olympians, Space Travelers, and all others who dare to try the impossible.
Insecurity can hold us back from becoming our best. They sabotage so much of our success. So how do we fight them and win, so that we can win? In this episode, I go over strategies so that you can do just that, and live the life you were meant to.
An amazing conversation with the world famous Strumbellas bass guitarist and solo artist Close Kicks! In the interview, Darryl speaks about his journey as a musician, including how he started playing the bass guitar at the age of 30!
He covers a number of important topics, including:
-The importance of being humble and kind
-How to be a good collaborator
-Working through mistakes
-Being teachable and receiving feedback
-How to help people struggling with mental health
and more!
You can connect with him online at:
Instagram: Close Kicks and Strumbellas
Facebook: Close Kicks and Strumbellas
Tik Tok: Close Kicks and Strumbellas
I had the great pleasure of interviewing the prolific and gifted power couple and personal finance content creators. We spoke about their journey from making basic videos with little fanfare to becoming stars of their own PBS show.
We spoke on personal finance, life, and success, covering topics including:
-Fighting for ownership of your content
-Basic tips on managing your finances
-How to be prolific
-How to pick a life partner
-How to maintain a healthy relationship
-Not falling into the 'Success Theater' trap
...and more!
You can connect with them on:
Their YouTube Channel
Their Financial Planning Website
David Perdue is a stand up comedian who has been on stages all over the country, been on various TV networks, including truTV, OWN, Comedy Central and Fuse.
In this episode he drops knowledge on what's helped him to be successful and as a comedian, friend and human being.
You can connect with David at:
website
Forth and Ten Podcast
Double Consciousness
From Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and many other huge platforms, Neel Nanda has accomplished his dreams of becoming a professional stand up comedian.
In this interview, Neel drops gems of knowledge, including:
- How to build your own following and create opportunities for yourself
- How he gained perspective from being bullied by stand up comedians
- How he grows into opportunities that are out of reach
- How to go from being an amateur to a pro with any dream
- Things that sabotage your success
- Tips that he's learned from legendary comedians
- And more!
Taking the broken pieces of his life and using them to create mosaic of stories that take listeners on a journey of loss, love and redemption, Asia Samson has turned tragedy to triumph.
In this interview, he shares how cancer saved his life, how poetry has allowed him to touch the lives of others, and how he gotten success, all while staying true to himself and his work. Such an inspiring interview, especially during the trying times we are all currently facing.
Connect with Asia online at:
website
YouTube (best place to hear/watch his poetry)
Bad habits are easy to develop, especially during a global pandemic. Breaking habits is easier, when you're equipped with research based practices that will help you to make those changes.
The best way to feel happy, satisfied with your life and hopeful for the future is to quit the habits that are holding you back. This episode will help you do just that.
Much of the content in this episode is based on a book called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. It's an amazing book and I highly recommend it!
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Michael Addis has had an amazing career in filmmaking! A writer, producer, and director who has worked with Hollywood's top talent and created amazing art.
He covered various topics, including:
How to use small successes to build big successes
How to become more creative
How to create your own career
How to be prolific
How to be more creative
How to build confidence
How to deal with failure
You can connect with Michael on:
Instagram
Website
Watch his documentary Heckler
Order his book
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Art inspires life, life inspires art. Irene Strychalski inspires all! Such a great guest to have, Irene give so many great life tips in this episode, but also breaks down some important information on how to become a successful artist and how to make big things happen.
You can connect with Irene online at the following locations:
Website
Fiendish comic
Being kind to yourself, it's something most of us don't do very well. Your life will change with this practice and the practice of self love and acceptance. But how can we start living this out in our lives.
My conversation with psychotherapist, wellness expert, keynote speaker, media contributor and author, Angela Buttimer will help you through practical advice on:
- How to change your thinking
- How to start practicing positive self talk
- How to start practicing mindfulness
- and much more!
You can learn more about Angela via her:
Website
Youtube Channel
Habits are essential to achieving your goals, but how do you implement them to make them sustainable? This research based episode will give you all of the tips to start and keep going with the habits that will help you achieve your dreams!
You can't pour from an empty cup. But imagine for a moment, your cup running over. That can be your reality, but only if you take care of yourself. If you want your friends, family, co-workers and other important people in your life to get the very best of you, as well as get stuff done, and feel great, this episode is for you!
In this episode I discuss:
-The 3 biggest components of self care
-How self care can change your life
-Different ways to practice self care
-How to implement self care into your lifestyle
-and much more!
Mentioned in this episode are the following:
- The Headspace Meditation App
- The Wim Hof Breathing Technique
- What is Self Care, and What Isn't Article
- 5 Self Care Practices For Every Area of Your Life Article
- Self Care In Times of The Coronavirus Article
- Developing a Self Care Plan Article
Also, if you're trying to implement self care as a new habit, I highly recommend checking out my 2 part series on building habits part 1 and part 2
Goals are for losers. Systems are how you're going to dominate your world. In this episode, I break down info from the experts on how to set up systems that work, so that you can do the great work you're capable of.
Here's my episodes on Building Habits
Building Habits Part 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Libsyn
Building Habits Part 2 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Libsyn
The hacks come from Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert and author of 'How To Fail at Everything And Still Win Big'
James Clear's book Atomic Habits
The One Thing book by Gary Keller
Dreams do come true, for those who know how to make them happen. How will you live the live you dreamed of? By accomplishing your goals. This podcast episode breaks down the process of creating goals and how to actually get them accomplished.
Some of the topics covered in this episode include:
Creating a Vision
Trusting the Process
Making your goals SMART (see below)
Breaking down your goals
Scheduling them out
Reviewing and Reassessing your goals
SMART Goals
Specific- What exactly do I want to achieve?
Measurable- numbers, etc. How many pull ups? In what amount of time?
Achievable- Choosing goals that you're capable of achieving.
Relevant- your goals match your long term vision.
Time specific- Make Deadlines and Mini-goals.
I got a lot of the info from these amazing sources:
Positive Psychology: How to: Goal Setting
James Clear: Goal Setting
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As you launch for the year, you want to get off on the right foot. But how do you do that? They say hindsight is 2020, which coincidentally is the year we just had!
Looking back at 2020, will help you to catapult into 2021! Beyond that, I cover great tips on how to prepare your physical and mental space, to set yourself up for success.
The podcast episodes I mentioned on breaking bad habits can be found here:
Part 1
Part 2
These are the main questions you want to ask yourself:
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What went right?
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What I learned? (Failures as lessons)
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When did I feel most alive?
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When did I feel least alive?
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What were my stumbling blocks to success?
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What would I do differently, if I could do the year over?
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What am I willing to let go of? What am I willing to include that I was previously timid on?
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How will I control for COVID?
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What will I do differently, to have a different year?
If you want to contact me to can email me or connect with me on Instagram.
Cheers and Happy New Year!
Had such a great time podcasting this past year, and so thankful to each of my guests for their contributions to the podcast!
In this episode, I've grabbed some of the best sections of each interview, and compiled them into one episode.
With that being said, each of the interviews were amazing in their entirety, and if you'd like to check them out, here's the episodes based on their placement in the episode.
Health and Fitness Guru: Zac Potter
Stand Up Comedian: Damon Sumner
Spoken Word Poet: Shihan Van Clief
Hip Hop Violinist: Lucine Fyelon
Rich and Regular: Julien and Kiersten
Licensed Prof. Counselor: Jared Pogue
Positive Psychologist: Robert Zietlin
Spoken Word Poet: Asia Samson
Hope you enjoy, and here's to an amazing 2021!
Gratitude is the practice that brings peace to hearts and happiness to your soul.
But how do we become grateful? The same way we cultivate anything in our lives, our habits!
In this series, I break down what the practices are to become a grateful person. This episode is packed with habits you can start today to make yourself happier.
The information comes from the experts on gratitude, along with commentary from myself, along with a few jokes.
Here are the resources I gathered information from
Greater Good Berkeley: 10 Ways To Be More Grateful: Dr. Robert Eamons
Forbes: 8 Ways To Have More Gratitude: Janet Miller
Greater Good Berkeley: Why Gratitude Is So Hard Dr. Summer Allen
Lifehack: 40 Simple Ways - Gratitude: Ciara Conley
Contact me at email or Instagram
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Gratitude is a key to happiness. But how do we become grateful? By practicing gratitude, like we'd practice any other skill.
In this series, I break down what the practices are to become a grateful person. In this episode, I break down the reality of gratitude, the benefits of gratitude and how it can change your life. I also share tips that I've learned about expressing gratitude to others.
I learned a great deal from the following resources:
Dr. Diana Bass's book 'Grateful'
Soul Pancake Gratitude video
Mission Daily podcast 'Gratitude episode'
University of Minnesota research
My email and Instagram
I watched the documentary 'Happy' and laid out what I learned about the science of happiness, so that we can all live better lives.
The three main goals the documentary focuses on is: Personal Growth, Relationships, and Helping Others, to help you to become happy.
You can watch the documentary here: Happy Documentary
Here's a link to do a Compassion Meditation
Here's a link to learn about the benefits of gardening
'When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.' Elon Musk
The mentality you need to succeed, and reasons why you should try, even if the chances are slim.
Born with an arm that wasn't fully formed, and only two fingers attached, Chris Ruden has never let a disability stop him from achieving his dreams! Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young man only made him stronger!
Whether it's breaking various powerlifting records, starting a nutrition bar business, doing motivational speeches around the world, or competing on the Titan Games hosted by Dwayne Johnson, Chris Ruden is a reminder to each of us that limitations are an illusion, and shows us what's really possible. Packed with so many nuggets, this was an amazing interview!!!
www.chrisruden.com
YouTube
Instagram
Motivational Speaking
NRG Bites
Shout out to Chuki Beats for the beat that I used for the Freestyle Rap. Check him out! Chuki Beats
Stand up comedian Mia Jackson, who has toured nationally with Amy Schumer, was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing, had a role in the movie Mother's Day, and has release a Comedy Central special, talks about what it takes to be successful in the world of comedy and life in general.
She speaks on how to achieve your dreams and key principles that will help you grab ahold of the good life.
Mia's social handles:
- website
The undetermined, unpredictable nature of life can be daunting. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are methods to deal with the uncertainty of life that can help us along our journey and allow us to thrive.
In this episode I mention my interview with blind mountain biker Brian Bushway
Here's the podcast on Stoicism the Daily Stoic that I mentioned
I also mention the Happy documentary
Here are some of the resources I used for research
Embracing The Uncertain by Susan Jeffers
Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl
https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/cope-uncertainty
https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/coronavirus/strategies-for-coping-with-uncertainty.pdf
https://www.apa.org/topics/stress-uncertainty
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/9-tips-deal-uncertainty-coronavirus-outbreak-ncna1167821
https://www.fastcompany.com/90536526/a-green-beret-shares-how-to-deal-with-uncertainty-as-a-leader
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/traversing-the-inner-terrain/202008/dealing-uncertainty
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-confident-and-get-over-uncertanties.html
https://www.laparent.com/dealing-with-uncertainty-during-the-pandemic/
Are you ready to live your best life? You can do so by taking control of your health and fitness! Zac Potter is a health and fitness expert, who teaches how to feel great, look good and get your body into tip-top shape in order to dominate your world.
In this episode, Zac shares
- How finding your 'Why' will help you get become healthier and sustain motivation to exercise and eat right
- Strategies on how to work within your environment, schedule and habits to get on your wellness journey
- Tips on how to become a healthy eater
- Tips on how to make exercise a part of your life
- ...and much more!
Connect with Zac and Lion's Heart Health
Website
Youtube
Civil rights legend, humanitarian and American hero, Congressman John Robert Lewis has passed away. But the example he has set, has left an indelible mark on soul of America and the world.
John Lewis has taught us much about life. He's taught us lessons on courage, perseverance, optimism, being self-made, and many others. This podcast episode honors his life, while focusing in on some of the amazing life lessons he has left behind.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Eyes On The Prize clips
Good Trouble Documentary
John Lewis 'March' Graphic Novel
Positive Psychologist Dr. Robert Zeitlin is here to help you understand how to become happier by developing your character strengths. Each of us have the 24 different character strengths, to different degrees. When you know your strengths, you can improve your life and thrive. Research reveals that people who use their strengths a lot, are 18x more likely to be flourishing than those who do not use their strengths.
This interview is packed with information to help you live your best life! In this episode, he shares:
-What the 24 Character Strengths of positive psychology are and why they're important
-How to put together a plan to develop your character strengths
-How to use tiny habits to develop your character strengths
-How building up your character strengths make you happier and improve your self esteem
-How to bounce back from setbacks
-How to overcome the negative voices in your mind
And much more!
The character strength test that we referenced in the episode is HERE
More information about the Authentic Voice Vs. The Social Mammoth HERE
Connect with Robert at:
His website
Video Course
Jared Pogue is here to help! His specialty is helping people with anxiety, depression, and personal distress, which sounds like 2020 in a nutshell :P
Jared speaks on different strategies to use to deal with isolation, how to feel connected during these times, gives resources that will help you make it through, and much more!
You can connect with him at his:
blog
Restoration Counseling Atl website
Restoration Counseling Atl Facebook page
Restoration Counseling Atl Insta
podcast
Here are the resources that he mentioned:
Discord App
Headspace App
John Cabot Zinn: Wherever You Go, There You Are
Brene Brown: The Gifts of Imperfection
Tara Westover: Educated
Other People's Problems: Podcast
The Office
We are in a pivotal moment in history. It's been a long time coming, but now can be a time for change. But in order to work towards change, one must have a deep understanding of the issues at hand.
The Four Topics I cover in this episode are:
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Some of the historical wrongs that have shaped Black America
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How African Americans are perceived, which puts them in danger
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How police brutality is enabled and the need for police reform
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Ways you can help the Black Lives Matter movement and be an anti-racist ally
Here's some great resources to check into:
Anti-Racist Resources: Lot of great resources
NPR: Redlining Video
Patriot Act: The Broken Policing System
Just Mercy: movie
13th: Documentary on Netflix
The New Jim Crow: by Michelle Alexander
Special shout out to my friends Corregan Brown and Jay Williams for consulting me on delivering this message on a very important topic.
Summer is here! You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can't predict the weather. But you can dance in the rain, and make a slip and slide too! Yes Coronavirus has thrown off so much, but it doesn't have to ruin your summer.
This episode is all about showing you how to make this summer epic, regardless of everything you can't do. I discuss how to be optimistic, resourceful and how to make the ultimate summer bucket list!!!
Here are the bucket list categories
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Adventure
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Travel
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Fitness and Health
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D.I.Y.
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Projects
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Education
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Hobbies
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Family, Friends, Relationship
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Finance
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Volunteer
https://www.pinterest.com/kcedventures/summer-bucket-list-ideas/
https://www.pinterest.com/mytuestherapy/summer-fun-for-teens/
https://www.pinterest.com/cheerfuldaisyblog/bucket-lists-for-teens/
Taking the broken pieces of his life and using them to create mosaic of stories that take listeners on a journey of loss, love and redemption, Asia Samson has turned tragedy to triumph.
In this interview, he shares how cancer saved his life, how poetry has allowed him to touch the lives of others, and how he gotten success, all while staying true to himself and his work. Such an inspiring interview, especially during the trying times we are all currently facing.
Connect with Asia online at:
website
YouTube (best place to hear/watch his poetry)
Julien and Kiersten are on FIRE! Advocates of the Financially Independent, Retire Early movement (F.I.R.E.) their message is clear, stack your paper and quit working, forever! They share how they've made it happen for themselves, and how you can too! Tons of life hacks and great info on how you can become rich, even while staying regular!
Connect with them at
website
YouTube
Lucine Fyelon is an amazingly talented individual who merges the violin with hip-hop, R&B, and EDM music to create soulful music that highlights all of the emotions expressed from her heart and soul. She's gained a large online following, with one of her videos going viral with 21 million views.
She toured with Cirque Du Soleil, playing over a hundred arena shows in front of tens of thousands of people. Lucine wrote and produced her self titled album “LUCINE” while on tour. Since releasing her album, Lucine has been touring in North America as a solo artist, performing her original music, and won first place at Showtime at the Apollo.
Lucine has recorded for and played alongside numerous Grammy Award winning and world renown musicians, including John Williams, Madonna, Lauren Hill, Foo Fighters, Ricki Martin, Babyface, Britney Spears, Black Eyed Peas, Jared Leto, Dionne Warwick, and many more.
Lucine has also recorded/acted for TV shows and nationwide commercials.
You can connect online with Lucine at the following places.
website
YouTube
Working from home can be tough, especially if you've never done it before. But with these tips from the experts, you'll learn how to continue to be productive and thrive as you shelter in place.
I reference these resources in my research.
Forbes article
CNet article
Independent article
How to be mentally well during these crazy times? I did a lot of research from the experts and I made a podcast episode to help you survive and thrive during this pandemic.
Here are some of the articles I got my information from:
Chicago Tribune
Columbia University
CNET
CNET - lots of articles
Here some free entertainment resources
Free Resources
Here's the number to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s disaster distress helpline 1-800-985-5990 and the American Psychological Association help center 1800-374-2721 They also have a crisis center with various hotlines depending on your situation help center
The one thing that will help you get the success you so desperately want.
Email Me
Damon Sumner is a hysterical comic with a lot of great life insights. He's won awards, toured the country and learned how to succeed in life, love and achieving his dreams. He shares how he's able to have everything he's every wanted, a career in comedy, a family, and do work with some of his best friends. Such a great conversation!
Here's how to reach/follow him:
Website
Forth and Ten Podcast
Better Dad Youtube
Bonus material: Here's his comedy bit on skydiving. Hilarious!!!
How to not take things personally. Based on the 2nd agreement in the book 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz, research and life experience.
Here's a link to Don Miguel Ruiz's book
Here's the Jordan Harbinger article
Here's my Instagram account
Gone too soon. Here's to one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived. He had so much to teach about success principles, and so much more to offer the world. R.I.P. Kobe Bean Bryant, there will never be another like you.
Also, check out Kobe's podcast for kids the Punies and his book Mamba Mentality
A discussion about life success, how to change your beliefs, reprogram your mind, and other overall success principles with Balanced Lifestyle Coach Matthew Bivens.
You can connect with him online via his:
website
podcast
Also, Matthew brought up the book Seven Habits on Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, which I highly recommend.
Happy Holidays! Here are some tips to making your family gathering a super enjoyable time. Tips on how to interact with difficult people, avoid politics, conflict and also have the right attitude about your gathering. Also, some bonus material about receiving gifts and how to make the most of what you get and of course, tips on gratitude.
I got a lot of the ideas from this amazing article How To Survive Thanksgiving With Your Family from Jezebel, by Anna North
Also, some of the info came from this NPR Life Kit podcast episode Holiday Survival Guide: Family Style
A great interview with Reimagine ATL's program director, Julie Foster Straw and ReImagine ATL alumni/volunteer Jada Jackson!
They both share about the awesome work that Reimagine ATL does in helping young people get training in film and other forms of media.
To learn more about the program, go to their website or Instagram
Also, here is Jada Jackson's Instagram
A great conversation with Cam F Awesome: boxer, comedian, motivational speaker... what doesn't this man do? He shares great insights on how to succeed in sports and life and drops nuggets of wisdom on how to be great.
Here is where you can find Cam online
website (to book for speeches)
Instagram
Facebook
Sucka Ducka Straws
I had the great pleasure of interviewing Steve VerBurg, who is the co-owner of the Dale Carnegie of Orange County. He is an expert in interpersonal skills and helps people improve their confidence, leadership and communication skills. He teaches from the principles of the Dale Carnegie Institute and drops knowledge on how to get along with others, gain confidence, deal with stress and other great life hacks to raise your level of happiness and success.
You check out the programming at his site at CarnegieTeens.com
The Dale Carnegie Golden Book that was mentioned in the interview
Born with an arm that wasn't fully formed, and only two fingers attached, Chris Ruden has never let a disability stop him from achieving his dreams! Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young man only made him stronger!
Whether it's breaking various powerlifting records, starting a nutrition bar business, doing motivational speeches around the world, or competing on the Titan Games hosted by Dwayne Johnson, Chris Ruden is a reminder to each of us that limitations are an illusion, and shows us what's really possible. Packed with so many nuggets, this was an amazing interview!!!
www.chrisruden.com
YouTube
Instagram
Motivational Speaking
NRG Bites
Shout out to Chuki Beats for the beat that I used for the Freestyle Rap. Check him out! Chuki Beats
Brian Bushway lost his eyesight at the age of 14, but that hasn't stopped him from accomplishing his dreams. He's become a mobility coach, motivational speaker, bass guitarist and mountain biker! He travels globally, showing people what's possible, all while equipping individuals to navigate through the world, and through life.
Superpowers!
World's Best Mountain Biker!
Echolocation
Brian's Website
Brian's Band
Siraaj the Producer
Excerpts from my first livecast! In this episode I talk about different strategies to deal with feelings of overwhelm, and I freestyle rap based on the strategies, because BARZ!
Some of the ideas regarding how to deal with overwhelm were pulled from Tim Ferriss's book, Tribe of Mentors and also from INC.com
If you'd like to get in touch, here is my contact info
email
website
Instagram
Also, if you want to catch the next live show, follow me here: Castbox
Another episode from the timeless classic 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie.
How to reach me via email: younglegendspodcast@gmail.com
Here's the Young Legends instagram handle
Part 2 of the series on the greatly influential book: How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. It's all about tapping into people's greatest need, which is to feel important.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at younglegendspodcast@gmail.com
Also, here is the Instagram account.
This is the first installment of the series on the book 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie. You can find a free online version of the book here
Also, the video to show you how to rate and review the podcast is here
Liam Nelson is no ordinary 19 year old! He's won awards at the Cannes Film Festival and soon to release his first documentary Standing Out In A Crowd. The documentary is about Marfan Syndrome, the condition he has, which is a connective tissue disorder. He discusses his journey in film making and overcoming the obstacles of having Marfan Syndrome, as well as dropping wisdom and knowledge about how he's become successful in life. Super inspiring and uplifting!
Documentary Fundraising Page
Liam's Film Production Company
Liam's Instagram
Jonathan Mayo is the Director of Corporate Engagement for Year Up Greater Atlanta, a one-year intensive education and internship program for young adults aged 18-24. The mission of Year Up is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
In our interview, we talk about the process, experience and benefits of Year Up. Also, Jonathan drops so much wisdom and positivity in the interview. It's a great conversation, about a great cause, with a great man.
Former Olympian and entrepreneur, Timm Peddie shares his story of becoming a world class cyclist. He also speaks on his work creating the United States Anti-Doping Agency to combat the use of performance enhancing drugs in Olympic sports. He gives a lot of life wisdom on success and the habits that took him to the top, not only in sports but also in business.
Stand Up Comedian/Comedy Teacher Joel Byars teaches us tricks to stand up comedy that you can use in every day life! Beyond that, he drops knowledge on important life principles that helped him be successful in becoming a comedy beast.
You can learn more about him at www.joelbyarscomedy.com and listen to his podcast Hot Breath Comedy where he interviews highly successful comedians about the all things comedy. Also, here's his Instagram
How to break bad habits? By being self aware, and knowing what your triggers are. Some thoughts presented by Kaption Red, based on info from the experts, particularly James Clear who wrote a book titled 'Atomic Habits' on how to build and break habits.
The second episode on building habits. Packed with research based information and non-maniacal laughter.
There are certain hacks out there to build habits that last. This episode explains some of the ways that you'll be able to start new habits and continue them for the long haul.
Stand up comedian Mia Jackson, who has toured nationally with Amy Schumer, was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing, and has an upcoming Comedy Central special, talks about what it takes to be successful in the world of comedy and life in general. She speaks on how to achieve your dreams and key principles that will help you grab ahold of the good life.
Here is Mia's Instagram and website
This is the trailer gives you the gist of the Young Legends podcast. It explains how the podcast will help you succeed. Mainly by teaching you essential life lessons from the greats, all while putting a smile on your face.