The Help Myself Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jon Singletary
A brilliantly crafted journey of positive empowerment and professional development. Tune in for inspiration and encouragement, actionable steps to success and self improvement and plenty of laughter and self reflection on the journey. I can't help myself, I have to encourage, I have to inspire, I have to empower. But I can help myself by being the absolute best version of myself and you can too.
A conversation about the value of vulnerability in leadership, interpersonal relationships and personal development.
Interview with my wingman and Deputy Director of Air National Guard Manpower, Personnel, Recruiting and Services Directorate, Colonel Nashid Salahuddin, United States Air Force
A conversation about the story we are internally telling ourself about ourself and whether it is building us up or sabotaging our journey.
A discussion about the power of keeping the contract and covenant that you make with yourself.
Back on the mic solo after a dynamic five week run. Imagine if you could dream the same dream every night and one day you woke up and you were living that dream? You just need to get past the hard the part.
A wide ranging interview with La'Twanna Taylor, speaker, minister, business woman, entrepreneur, co host of the They Jammin Podcast and author of the book Pearl From Mama: How Losing Her Taught Me To Live.
An AMAZING and long overdue conversation with Dr. Tunette Powell to close out Women's History Month.
Women's History Month Interview of Sia Stewart, Director, Producer, Showrunner and Founder of Savvy Media Group.
A wide ranging conversation with Tammy Triolo, DEI Specialist and Advocate, founder of PCQ Consulting, Author of The Culture Revolution and the creator of the Self Empathy and Empathy Scorecards
An amazing interview with Naeemah Ford Goldson, Certified Public Organizer, CEO of Restore Order and Executive Director of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers
Today I spotlight the peerless and amazing Toni Morrison, my favorite author ever! In an interview with Charlie Rose when asked about writing for a white perspective, she replied why? As if our lives don't have meaning, or depth without the white gaze.
We honor James Baldwin as a pioneer and trailblazer in Black History and we discuss the ability to parse situations to the core and find different perspectives to look at them from.
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (the final episode in the series of leadership lessons learned from my failed romantic pursuits). This is one of the most impactful thoughts I have shared.
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (Life and leadership lessons learned from my failed romantic pursuits)
A conversation about giving yourself space to feel what you need to feel about a given situation, and the grace to not judge yourself about what you are feeling.
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (A series of life and leadership lessons based on my romantic failures)
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (A series on Life and Leadership lessons based on my romantic failures)
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (A series on Life and Leadership Lessons from my romantic failures)
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (Life and Leadership lessons from my failed romantic pursuits)
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (A series of life and leadership lessons from my relationship failures)
A Daily Dose of The Help Myself Podcast (Series on Leadership based on my failed romantic pursuits)
A conversation about letting your intentions come to fruition through your actions and for Black History Month, we will honor a trailblazer each week in the full length episode. This week we honor Thurgood Marshall.
Story time about when I didn't know better and I did something truly amazing. Maybe if we moved as if we didn't know better, we could actually be better.
Using my personal military journey as a case study, a conversation about not getting stuck in the moment of doing great things to get to your destiny.
A conversation about showing up no matter what, but effective ways to gauge why you may not feel like showing up, and how to remedy them.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's talk about these gifts that we get that are not positive at face value but reflectively, we can find value, appreciate them, and retire them so we can move forward effectively.
A special Christmas and end of the year episode. I am encouraging you to stand on how amazing and powerful you are and stop sleeping on yourself. STAND ON IT!
If that passion that burns deep within you is ever going to come to the surface and truly make a difference, you will have to stop looking for permission and get out and make it happen yourself!
A tribute to my OG, Selven Watts aka Duck and a tribute to the power and value of having an OG in your life.
The life you want, and the accomplishments that are important to you are there for the taking. You just need to get to it.
One of the keys to treating others how they would want to be treated is effectively and empathetically communicating with them.
Reconciling being Thankful and yet acknowledging the troublesome history of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
A conversation about the importance of community and being social anchored in healthy relationships.
An episode about the abundance of knowledge available and how we can be so much more effective and useful in how we wield it if we choose to apply and convert it into wisdom.
Jon expounds on Kirk Franklin's profound statement on The Breakfast Club, "Sometimes you just have to win wounded!"
A conversation about a few different levels of leadership and how much of a difference they make, but how nothing makes more of a difference than how we lead no matter what level we are leading at.
What do successful and unsuccessful people do? What are the downfalls of trusting the people who care about you? What are the advantages of being an insider and the advantages of being an outsider? We talk about them all!
Believe in you and all of the things you deserve with a belief that is tested with time, research and action!
It will require a replacement version of you to get to the life you have been dreaming about. So do it. You are worth it!
How many times have we denied ourselves access by assuming that we could not? Going forward, let's assume that we can.
Leadership must be personalized. So much can be learned but the unique thing you bring to the table cannot be duplicated. So be your unique powerful self as a leader!
The Importance of challenging leadership and having your own leadership challenged. (It's gonna happen whether you are ready or not!)
Another milestone of my journey after Marteeka's passing, has me reflecting on her amazing impact, and what we should want our impact to be.
A monologue on the other side of inspirational talks and catchphrases. How the struggle can prevent inspiration from taking root.
It matters how you feel, but it really doesnt matter how you feel... You get it? No? Well check out this episode and I will explain.
A monologue about the Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action (and a little about the Religious Freedom decison).
Your why for evolving is good, but you also must investigate the "why" in doing things that prevent you from progressing.
Figure out who you are, define who you are destined to be, and then speak up for that best version of yourself in word and in deeds.
A few announcements and a special delivery announcement and a programmatic shift and some enterprise notes about The Help Myself Podcast and Network.
The importance of avoiding being passive, and showing up more actively intentionally, mentally and physically.
A conversation about how focusing on what you do not want may be keeping you from getting what you really do want.
Quick ways to improve organizational culture by using alternating and differing types of meetings.
A Masterclass on overcoming procrastination and developing healthy and lasting self discipline.
A special Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month interview with Nia Spencer, Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed (OTR/L) and founder of Spectrum Lingo providing specialized online services for the ASD Community.
An amazing, revelatory and also explicit conversation with Charelle Thomas, Certified Love and Intimacy Coach.
You have always known that you were the one, and things would work out how you believed as long as you keep moving. So what is stopping you? You are still the one, and deep down you still know like you have always known. So get up and get after it. It is YOURS!
A Masterclass with Troy Spry, Relationship Enthusiast, Author and Speaker about love, relationships, family, resilience and intentionality.
An amazing conversation about financial literacy and power with Shelby Patrice, CEO and Founder of Budget University
Amazing conversation with Chisa Miller of Chisa Marie Consulting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, where we are, what we have accomplished and how we can get better
It is important to move forward in appreciation and gratitude. And as we are close to wrapping up Season 3, I share some things I am grateful for.
We are investing in the knowledge but are slow rolling the application of the knowledge. Let's do better!
A discussion about finding your purpose and the power and an announcement of my new book “Powered By Purpose”
Just in case you forgot, it is on you to get started on that dream, project and/or passion. Get rid of excuses, take responsibility and get moving towards your goals!
A quick episode about the quick turns and curveballs the path of success will throw you. Also, tips on fighting seasonal depression
An amazing and wide ranging interview with Briseida "Bri" Bethancourt, Attorney and Founder of The Bethancourt Law Firm, Host of the IG Series "Dear Future Husband" and host and creator of BrialityTV!
A wide ranging interview with Nationally acclaimed loc, braid and natural hair technician Davette Mabrie.
A wide ranging interview with ROC about his beginnings, family and what he has coming up!
An amazing and in-depth interview with Derrick Wilson, Founder and CEO of Powerfactor Business and Entertainment Group about his journey, influences and inspirations.
A rundown of 100 episodes and celebrating this momentous occasion! Audio listeners will get a musical selection but go to YouTube “The Help Myself Podcast Network” to see the video montage.
An awesome interview with Erica Warren about her journey, and the lead up to and continuation of creating and hosting Dope Discussions Live Podcast.
Talking about the value of time and how being responsible in saying no is an act of self love, self care and self value.
We commonly associate feminine and masculine energy as either or but they are both absolutely necessary!
Talking about the responsibility tied to power and authority that we rarely talk about. Accountability is key!!!!
I’m feeling challenged by Inky Johnson so let’s talk about doing the right thing no matter how hard or difficult simply because it is the right thing to do.
A quick conversation about doing what you love versus doing what you think you have to. LJ the Copilot was in full effect too!
Discussion about the events of the weekend that starts off light and culminates in talking about the Dobbs decision that overturns Roe vs. Wade
Talking about pressing forward with goals in life, business and relationships in spite of distractions, discouragement and depression.
A quick update on why I’m taking a break from the Help Myself Remix and what’s coming up soon this season
Amazing conversation with Tavares Taylor creator, founder and CEO of Tavares Taylor Charities, Visie Digital Solutions and Building Pyramids Network
Expanding on the Monday Morning Mind Hack and talking about letting go of the super hero mindset and adopting a disciplined mindset
We are truly the creators of our own lives depending on what narrative we believe. We either build our wildest dream or unintentionally architect our worst nightmare.
Audio/Video episode of The Help Myself Podcast. Talking about consistency and truly enjoying what you do before getting caught up in fanfare and exposure.
A breakdown of three can’ts (cannots) on the path of building your brand, platform or persona.
Interview with Relationship Coach and Strategist Shakita Valentine about her journey, what she offers and her advice and mission on helping others have amazing relationships spiritually, emotionally and romantically.
A quick conversation about overcoming the fear of the unknown so you can experience the joy of something new and exciting
A quick conversation on focusing on the adding value to relationships personal and interpersonal
Instead of passively hoping, wishing and waiting, let’s get confident, courageous and active in the process of living out our purpose, achieving our goals and achieving the life of our dreams!
Some things I may be saying to you that are actually more so for me. Hence they boomerang right back to me.
Get rich or bust? Let’s make it okay to desire and attain affluence. Some reasons why we should.
A conversation on personal brand and going for it with the marketing and branding of actor Will Smith in mind.
The transformative power of taking responsibility for things that seem additive and how it can transport you to success
A conversation about taking responsibility and giving credit versus giving responsibility and taking credit while on your personal leadership journey
Three things to overcome to encourage you to start that “THING” that you have been putting off because of fear
An Interview with Jeremy Wiley about his Air Force Career, transition, entrepreneurial pursuits and life in general.
An Amazing Interview with Bernadette Jackson, CEO and Lead Strategist of Healing Elevates Relationships (HER) Consulting Group and host of the H.E.R. Podcast. She talks about her crusade to facilitate healing and redefine the personal legacies of "fatherless daughters" and the many ways they wrongly perceive themselves due to that father wound.
Initial episode of The Help Myself Podcast Remix, Video and Audio Podcast. Three reasons why we do not go for what we truly desire in life.
The Help Myself Podcast REMIX, video edition. Three reasons why we do not start right where we are on the road to greatness.
Interview with Kimberly King Webb, Attorney at Law and Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer at CHRISTUS Health.
Opening up season three on a low key note, chopping it up about opinions and how strongly we present them at times. Big shout out to the fellas of The Real Shop Talk
Season 2 Finale. Some updates for season 3 and reflections on the season and year that 2021 was. Happy New Year to you all
A conversation about immersing yourself into the positive feelings of realizing your goals, visions and manifestation. Also realizing that comparison is the thief of joy and the idea of exceptionalism is our excuse for not being all that we desire to be.
A quick pep talk to go for your dreams and to make it all come to fruition. Be bold and courageous!
A discussion on not being too high minded or emotionally invested in things that are none of our business and judging others based on our perception versus their reality.
Taking a deep dive into the positional importance of love language and a call to ensure the foundation is solid before secondary building occurs.
By virtue of the definition, Leadership requires more of us and often it requires more than we believe we have received. And even so, we still must lead with character and integrity
Sometimes life, career and love will test you but you don’t stop because you are testing, you create the best pathway to keep going. Tests let us know we are on the right path.
A Live Season One Guest Reunion with Dr. Kevin Danley, Jessica Joy Taylor and John A. Frasier. Also streamed live on Facebook and YouTube
Leadership tip on the power of taking the time to sincerely and directly compliment a person. Vital for leaders and powerful for personal relationships
A conversation inspired by an interview i saw with Mr. Jason Wilson author of Battle Cry and CEO and Founder of the Yunion, a non profit youth development organization in Detroit. He spoke on the healing necessary to accept positive affirmations and to embrace how great we really are!
Interview with the GunterMan about radical self love, turning losses into successful business pursuits and his journey into performing, high end DJ’ing and how he got into Life and Relationship Coaching
An amazing interview with my big sister Pierra Collins, The Fabulous Diva, The Diva with a Destiny and Destiny Chaser. Author, Empowerment Speaker, Women’s Advocate and Amazing Woman of God
In this episode I take you on a ride through my most recent shadow work journey and offer some tips for your own shadow work.
Interview with Life/Relationship Coach Derrick Jones, the host of The Relationship Gumbo Podcast
I give a few unsolicited thoughts on Marriage and Love. Some of the thoughts come directly from my book “The Journey: From Fear To Abundant Faith.”
A conversation about the super powers that are in the seeming brokenness that we possess
Interview with Tony A. Watts, Certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and Host of Triumphant TV
A Midseason recap of the top 5 moments of Season 2 so far before a much needed break is taken. Celebrating making it to episode 50!!!
A quick episode about the system and how it is not designed to benefit or save you, so you have to do it yourself! But it’s possible and we will win!
Interview with Dr. Cobbs of The Church Unfiltered Podcast. A conversation about unique ways to live out purpose unfiltered and unashamed.
We have seen people who live extraordinary lives against all odds simply because they believe. Well isn’t that an ability available to all of us? Aren’t we just living at the level of our belief?
In memory of my brother SMSgt Tre Norton, the difficulty of 2014 and how quitting and/or giving up was never an option.
A conversation about emotional health and it’s tie in to authenticity and the ability to truly be who you are in all things.
An in depth and inspiring conversation with Ray Sorrell, my brother, a comedian, speaker, author, artist, entrepreneur, entertainer, thinker and a whole PERSONALITY out here. He definitely puts on a show!
Conversation with Vince Shifflett, author of the book RelationSHIP or RelationSHIT, Which One Are You In? Talking about being present in the moment, knowing yourself and embracing the impermanence of all things in life
An open and candid conversation sparked by the revelation that someone I love considered ending his own life. I realized I need to speak up because I have been there too. But real peace, love and joy come from the inside.
Conversation with Military Veteran, Social Media Sensation and Gold’s Gym 2017 Document Your Journey National Winner Maurice “MoZilla” Monroe, creator of the Zilla Lifestyle and Brand.
I take the long way in sharing a part of my healing and self work journey to eventually ask why we expect the worse instead of the absolute best. How good can you stand for your life to get?
A very interesting journey into the enlightenment of Brother Chevez Frazier, of New Breed Entertainment and Extra Mild Sauce Productions. Live, Love, Laugh and Learn
An amazing interview and conversation with Yonci of ChasingYounci.com on passion, purpose and the importance of your why.
Don’t quit on yourself, on your dreams and goals and remember that your gift is for the benefit of someone else and not you. So stop coming up with reasons not to share your gift that make it all about you and what you want when your gift is not even for you in the first place.
Introduce a new segment called “Help Wanted” and I talk about Women’s History Month, my personal crossroad, some great opportunities ahead and the One Year Anniversary of The Help Myself Podcast!
We are moving in new directions and experiencing bigger and better things, opportunities and successes. Time to let go of small mindsets, goals and dreams and change our wardrobe into a size that fits the new us.
A focused conversation about how we get submarined on our journey by expectations, wrongly placed blame and faulty mindsets. When we take the responsibility of being our best selves then all the help we need will find it’s way to us.
Interview with Chisa Miller, Founder of Chisa Marie Consulting. Her journey, career and how she came to be involved with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We continue the interview with Jay Wile, listen to his single “Anyway” and take a trip on the way back machine and listen to “Issue.”
We sit down with Jay Wile the writer, producer and performer of “Help Myself” the adopted theme song of the show. Part one of going down memory lane and where he is headed with his artistry, career and life
On the the Third Anniversary of her passing, I share her momentous positive impact on my life and on the life of others. Rest in Power Marteeka!
Interview with Sierra Parker founder and CEO of Queening In My Purpose, I Am Sierra Parker The Brand and Sierra And The Girls Boutique.
I came to the mic prepared to talk about Leadership and flowed right into a conversation about shadow work. We also continue our Black History convo on this week’s Eff Yo Couch
Avoid the trap of normalizing pain, struggle and failure. They do exist and will happen, but they do not need to be the dominant point of your focus and conversation on this journey. Eff Yo Couch - Black History Month, Black History is US History
Putting in the work daily to be the best version of yourself and the repetition necessary to live the best life possible. We also introduce a new segment, “Eff Yo Couch!”
New Season, who dis? Welcome back, season two, recaps some major events over the break and gives us the reason why there is adequate justification to create precedence for amazing success in our lives
When you argue for your limitations they are surely yours. Talking about advocating for the highest version of your self versus the worst
Interview with John A. Frasier of Oracle Life Coaching, LLC and a true Gemini Man that wears many hats and does it all with a true spirit of humility and excellence.
Squaring up face to face with the fears that are keeping you from greatness and confronting them.
Leveling up is hard. Sometimes you have to accept the difficulties and “embrace the suck” on the path to making yourself better.
A discussion on doing everything you need to do to be ready and prepared for promotion, increased exposure and elevation in your discipline and your life overall
Interview with Jessica Joy Taylor, CMSgt retired USAF and managing partner of CTE Group LLC. We talk about her professional and personal journey of development, resilience and self actualization.
Lessons learned about myself while LJ was away visiting family. Lessons that are applicable to your life!
A conversation about fasting and replacing the habit or activity with something more productive and edifying
We get in our own way when we minimize our experience with our uninformed expectations. Live your life free of the boundaries of your own expectations
The Law of Attraction and Manifesting - and the necessity of believing better and growing into a better version of yourself
Candid conversation about the life, death and ongoing and tremendous impact of Chadwick Boseman
In this episode I gear up for some upcoming interviews by holding myself to the fire and asking ME the questions I will be asking them.
Inspired from a TV binge watching session. Who are you, and what will you decide to be? Create your own legacy and be authentically yourself!
The Journey comes with hurts, setbacks and major disappointments but will you focus on the obstacle or the finish line? Are you going to complain or be courageous? The choice is yours, so what are you going to do?
Have you heard people say they will spite their enemies or prove their haters wrong? How often do we focus on doing right by those who have supported us? Let’s prove our supporters right!
The power of declaring what you want versus itemizing and internalizing what we don’t want!
How to employ gratitude, observation, opportunities and determination to succeed and promote in your personal life.
Breonna Taylor - Say Her Name, Vanessa Guillen - Allied Advocacy and CMSgt JoAnne Bass - Firsts and overcoming barriers
Discussion on the continue COVID 19 situation, protest and progress sparked by George Floyd, the resurgence of Juneteenth and how far we still have to go.
I talk about my book “The Journey: From Fear To Abundant Faith” and how I overcome my own hang ups to accomplish this milestone.