Vikki Jones Show - The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode Pierre Trochet, President of international Federation of American Football shares the story behind his passion for flag football, love for sports and the opportunity they provide. This episode was recorded immediately following a press conference at The World Games 2022.
"Get in the room, get a seat at the table...use your words.'
Pamela Cook, CMO of The World Games 2022 held in Birmingham, Alabama is making history on several levels. As Media and Promotions Manager at Coca-Cola UNITED Bottling,Coca-Cola UNITED and CMO of the World Games shares incredible words for success in business/career.
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Mo'Nique and Netflix have come to a close. Mo’Nique spoke publicly about an unfair and discriminatory $500,000 offer from Netflix. “I couldn’t accept that low offer because if I did … I couldn’t sleep at night,” Mo’Nique said on Sway in the Morning in January 2018. Since that time, the case is now settled.
Decobie Durant, a Fmr. South Carolina State Cornerback headed to the NFL Draft, shares views on performance and talent. The razor sharp cornerback with a ‘chip on his shoulder’ is nothing short of success. From his hometown of Lamar, South Carolina he’s worked hard to make his way to a global stage - the NFL Draft.
Business owner, Jon Wilkins started his new business after working in management for a global company. With strong family roots, Wilkins set out to make his dream a reality during a trying time around the world. At the height of a pandemic Wilkins finalized his dream by opening, Groovy Blues House of Smokes located in McDonough, GA. Here he shares the secrets to success.
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer. Tiger is the son of Earl Woods, a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, and his wife, Kultida, a native of Thailand. He was nicknamed Tiger after a Vietnamese soldier and friend of his father, Vuong Dang Phong, to whom his father had also given that nickname. “Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and one of the most famous athletes of all time.” Enjoy the takeaways!
Wendy Williams told her story her way. There are plenty of ‘life bumps’ in the film, documentary and tabloids BUT....
Says Wendy, “The life that I'm living right now is my best life, and I have no guilt about saying that. I don't regret meeting Kevin, I don't regret falling in love, I don't regret staying with him for all 25 years, 21 of them married.”
After family essentials, invest your stimulus check in order to generate additional income. Don’t let fear or COVID-19 hinder your ideas and dreams. Jump in and get started. There are free resources out there - websites, social media and google. Use them to grow your ideas, while using funds sparingly towards your new business!
A change of scenery can be a very good thing. Discovering new ideas, new talent are all part of finding new passion or reinventing self. Reinvent yourself by adding to your current value and enjoy a new found passion.
Be resilient in discovering more about the person you have yet to become. Here’s how your reach your next level of personal growth.
Purchasing things that you want oftentimes require waiting. Waiting until you can is so much more enjoyable when you buy that ‘gift’ for yourself!
You have more in you than you know. Becoming fixated on the ‘carrot’ may or may not happen. Waiting around for the next reachable is a distraction. Work with what you have...you!
COVID19 has dipped into a lot of pockets. But there is still a lot on the table looking just for ‘you’!
Will the world recover and return to normal as it was before? Have we shifted into a lifestyle beyond control? In this episode I expand on Billionaire Sam Zell’s view of the economy and normalcy. Samuel Zell is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. A former lawyer, Zell is the founder and chairman of Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded in 1968. He has substantial interests in, and is the chairman of, several public companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange: Equity Residential.
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. Have America's small businesses received the funds needed to remain open?
Within each of us is the ability to carry us to our best place of greatness. Exercise your tools and watch your path unfold.
Accepting who you and all that you have inside is the path to becoming who you were meant to be. In this podcast I explore a few practical points of the process of accepting ‘you’ and your genius.
Sometimes it's necessary to go through situations in order to make it to your destination.
In this episode you’ll understand how to use your tools with little to no ‘start up cost’ and without going in debt. Your idea can yield great success...get started.
Turbulent times can push people into ‘self resources’ they were unaware of - talent waiting to be explored. Although extremely challenging, you are being ‘forced into greatness’ and success.
Awareness can mean understanding one’s environment, or circumstances. The beauty of awareness is it aids in guiding, but only if you learn to use your navigation system.
Innovation requires finding a new and improved way of achieving the desired results. You have what it takes to strengthen your company with new ideas.
Unexpected shifts in plans could be the answer you’ve been waiting for. Adjust to the wave and wait to see what happens.
Pursue what’s in your heart by taking action, examination and determining the best course of action for you.
In a matter of hours Oakland Raiders responded with the release of Antonio Brown...credits to Instagram.
Some people have incredible resumes but fall short or ‘seeing’ their value, which impacts worth. Prevent this from happening to you with these practical steps.
You made it to the other side and don’t know it. You’re in the heat of your purpose, your wealth and your life’s work.
What is the plan for your life? I believe when we understand the plan, accept the plan and act accordingly we live happier, more fulfilling lives.
The next step(s) to your goal are not always clearly seen. In this podcast I share with how to implement a plan of action when you don’t have one.
Celebrity status, and fame is a very real possibility in our social media, everything-moves-fast climate. A ‘make me a celebrity overnight’ thought process seems reasonable; is it?
Success unexpected or planned can be overwhelming, but you can manage it. Here I share a few healthy pointers for managing fame and success
Ray Dalio, founder of the most successful hedge fund in the world with $160 billion in assets teaches Principles behind his success. The information is there for us to learn and incorporate his insights and principles in work and daily life.
Courage requires moving forward when faced with fear and insecurities. Let the courageous part of you help you reach the best!
if funding is an issue, and you're passionate about it, do it yourself. Professionals come with a price tag, but learning is free.
It's always very exciting to try new things, learn and have fun while you're doing; espcially when passion it attached to it!
Your past is a direct connection to your future. But, you have to have a clear perspective, and be proactive in creating a wealthy future.
When you lead with purpose it yields greater fulfillment, enriches socially and inspires.
Social media news, televised news, and a host of others events require tunnel vision in order to fulfill your goals.
Thought process directly impacts outcome. In order to succeed the mindset has to adjust to the next level and results will follow.