Pass the Torch Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lavontay R. Santos
Pass the Torch Podcast is where you can hear about the impact mentorship has had in the lives of others and the impact it can have in your life as well! Gear up for a great show and remember to Seek Knowledge, Pass the Torch...Leave a Legacy!
The Pass the Torch Campaign by Mentorch is about increasing the occurences of Mentorship in 2021 and beyond. It all starts with each and every one of us. If you are currently mentoring someone , that is awesome keep going! If you ever needed a push to become a mentor here it is ;) . If you previously held back on finding a mentor, we challenge you to not hold back any longer. Join us on Mentorch at www.mentorch.app and invite your Mentors and mentees or someone you would like ot be your mentor or mentee to join you on our platform solely dedicated to mentorship and reaching your goals. 2021 is your year to optimize your human potential and Mentorch will be here to help you do that.
Hey everyone, if you havent heard my podcast yet my name is Lavontay Santos and I am a tech startup CEO of a company called Mentorch. Our mission is to optimize human potential by connecting mentors and mentees. In this podcast I talk about the year and what it is like to not see the progress you would like but the need to keep going to see the vision all the way through. Building a tech startup is hard and it wont happen overnight. It certainly wont happen if you quit. Stick in there and know there are tech startup founders all over the world trying to build the airplane on the way down just like you. Stay the course...you're doing great.
Pass the Torch Podcast Episode 046 Eva Posner Join us as Eva Posner President Evinco Strategies Passes the Torch! You can find Eva Posner at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evaposner/ Company page: https://evincostrategies.com Join Mentorch today for FREE at: www.mentorch.app Mentorch is talent development and goal mapping platform with the mission to optimize human potential by connecting mentors and mentees. You can reach Mentorch on social at the links below: https://linktr.ee/passthetorchpodcast
Pass the Torch Podcast Episode 045 Nadia Stand Join us on todays episode as Nadia Stand Passes the torch! You can find Nadia Stand at: Instagram: @nadiastandnino Company page: https://www.thesasico.com/ Join Mentorch today for FREE at: www.mentorch.app Mentorch is a social development network with the mission to optimize human potential by connecting mentors and mentees through talent development and career mapping. You can reach us on the below social media channels: Lavontay Santos YouTube Channel: https://buff.ly/3h2oxAi... Official Mentorch Youtube Channel: https://buff.ly/3j5UU2X... Instagram: @Mentorch1 Facebook: @mentorch1 Twitter: Mentorch1 LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3h7upbP... Podcast on Itunes: https://buff.ly/2X7F8Jn... Stitcher: https://buff.ly/2OovEqJ... Spotify: https://buff.ly/2CyJgwX Google Play: https://buff.ly/PYXFS4... iheartradio: https://buff.ly/2OEwjEF...
Pass the Torch Podcast
Episode 044 CJ Baumann: The War of Art
Join us on todays episode as CJ Baumann Passes the torch!
You can find CJ Baumann at:
Instagram: @cjbaumann_art
Company page: http://cjbaumann.com/
Join Mentorch today for FREE at:
www.mentorch.app
Mentorch is a social development network with the mission to optimize human potential by connecting mentors and mentees through talent development and career mapping.You can reach us on the below social media channels:
Lavontay Santos YouTube Channel: https://buff.ly/3h2oxAi...
Official Mentorch Youtube Channel: https://buff.ly/3j5UU2X...
Instagram: @Mentorch1
Facebook: @mentorch1
Twitter: Mentorch1
LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3h7upbP ...
Itunes: https://buff.ly/2X7F8Jn...
Stitcher: https://buff.ly/2OovEqJ...
Spotify: https://buff.ly/2CyJgwX
GooglePlay: https://buff.ly/PYXFS4...
iheartradio: https://buff.ly/2OEwjEF...
Read, the title and listen to the podcast. We Launched and excited to get Mentorch out to the world!
Now the real fun begins, alot of work ahead but the team is up for it.
Read, the title and listen to the podcast. We are finally launching and excited to get Mentorch out to the world!
In this episode I talk about the obstacles for the team in building our startup, some projects I have taken on and the fact that through everything Mentorch continues to thrive and push through things that should have destroyed us a long time ago. Being a part of a startup is hard, but only the strong, disciplined and lucky prevail.
Check out today's episode of Pass the Torch Podcast and keep coming back for more stories and interviews as 2019 continues and into 2020!
The temperature is about to heat up!
After being gone for a little bit, the Mentorch team is still hard at work to bring Mentorch to life. We keep pushing through every obstacle and we are closer than ever to bringing Mentorch to life. Stay tuned for the journey to continue.
-Tay Santos
In this episode I walk down memory lane about how far we have come, our change from a non profit to for profit and now our phase of scaling as a startup company!
The Mentorch team and I are incredibly excited to bring Mentorch a social network for connecting mentors and mentees and reaching your goals to life. We cant wait to bring you the best platform that will have you connected to people that will help you reach your goals and more. It all starts with signing up on the email lists for updates and joining us as we prepare to launch! Theres only one more thing to ask do. Join the Torchholder tribe today! Seek Knowledge, Pass the Torch!!
Maribel Lara is currently a Senior Vice President at The Sasha Group a VaynerX company, leading the company's consulting offering which includes a growth share program called VaynerMentors. She has been within the Vayner world since 2014 and over that time her role included reporting to and partnering with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to execute initiatives tied to the strategic growth of the agency. Maribel is also committed to mentorship in her personal life. It's a practice she has held onto since her time working in college student services. She is particularly passionate about serving as a support and at times inspiration to Latinx women and other women of color who, like her, may not see examples of success that resemble them and their experiences, She mentors by sharing her personal story, which is one of overcoming poverty and personal loss by keeping love as the central focus in all that she does. Join us on todays episode as Maribel Lara Passes the Torch! You can find Lara at:
Instagram: @latina_sweetie
Company page: https://thesashagroup.com/
You can find Mentorch at:
Official Website: www.mentorch.app
You can reach us on the below social media channels:
Lavontay Santos YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdE...
Official Mentorch Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzr...
Instagram: @Mentorch1
Facebook: @mentorch1
Twitter: Mentorch1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9496453/admin/
Podcast on Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-torch-podcast/id1090701258?mt=2
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On today's episode I sit down with Marcelo Medrano an aspiring motivational speaker with an amazing story to tell and the passion to leave a legacy for his family. Sit back and enjoy today's show as Marcelo passes the torch!
Hey Torch holder family, I wanted to make an update. let the torch holder family know about some changes we are making to the podcast line up super excited about that. Not only will we be keeping the interview format but we are adding some monolouges and conversations about everything Mentorch and the journey along the way!
Until next time, Seek Knowledge, Pass the Torch...Leave a Legacy!
Music by Free Music Archive: Young Kartz (Loyalty)
Check out this awesome clip Get out and Run that talks about never giving up.
-Tay Santos
Host Pass the Torch Podcast
On todays episode we had the pleasure of sitting done
Raphael is an adventurer at heart, loves discussing new business ideas, and is on a mission to help people live a life they are proud of through data, process and technology.
By day, he works as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at ThoughtWire, a high-growth technology company that is helping hospitals, buildings and cities operate in a smarter, healthier and safer way.
By night, he is building myTechne - a personal development company using media and technology to help you design the systems you need to succeed at what matters most.
Their flagship offering - The Canvas Series podcast - is a monthly show about busy people and how they are are designing systems in their life to act intentionally, stay organized, and create results that matter.
They also launched a weekly show - Break the System - which unpacks the theory behind different life and productivity systems and explores what it means for you.
Follow Raphael and his journey on Instagram @mytechne.io
On today’s episode of Pass the Torch Podcast we sit down with the talented and dedicated Mr. Carl Route Jr.
How does a man who has faced what many would consider insurmountable odds after getting caught up in the criminal justice system's maze, adapt and overcome? Listen to his story to hear a family man's continuous journey from the bottom to the top. Carl is a recognized expert in the field of Responsible Fatherhood and offers RITES OF PASSAGE, mentoring workshops and seminars to teach responsible boyhood, manhood & fatherhood skills. Carl believes Many of the the societal ills we face will be eliminated when we embark on this journey.
Carl is the author of Boy, Man , Father. A book that details Responsible Fatherhood as an important movement in the African-American community, and Carl Route gives concrete ideas for improving family relationships in Boy, Man, Father. This book is for those who are tired of struggling, feel stuck, angry, skeptical, distrustful, but have a desire to succeed, to start over, be heard, and make a difference for themselves and others who are in their situation
Carl also does great work as an inspiration advocate and speaker, Offering creative, energetic and life-changing keynotes, seminars, and workshops to facilitate creating a great life.
I hope you brought your torches because things are about to heat up!
Website: https://carlroute2.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Man-Father-Carl-Route/dp/0996890297
On today's podcast I sit down with Roosevelt Muhammad, Founder, President/CEO of TIME-ER Human Relations Consultant Firm Leadership and Educational Center which is a 501 (c) (3) Not for Profit Inc.
Roosevelt Muhammad, Founder/President of his consultant company TIME-ER.COM NFP Inc. showcases him as a leader, educator, author, businessman, experiential-based expert consultant, fatherhood trainer, life skills coach and speaker who delivers challenging, motivational and inspirational presentations, workshops and seminars on: Leadership Development, Raising the Bar on Performance, Organizational Behavior, Health and Wellness, Diversity, Relationship Building, Pro Social Behavior and Cultural Competence throughout the country and globally to corporations, professional associations, community groups, high schools, colleges, and universities. Before relocating to Georgia he was former Assistant Dean of Students and Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Oswego State University in New York State for 20 years.
I hope you brought your torches because things are about to heat up!
Websites: WWW.TIME-ER.COM and WWW.19PLEDGES.ORG
Email: time.erinc@gmail.com
On Today's episode we talk with Vera and Apollonia Ward who are sisters and were born and raised in King George, VA and attended King George County Public Schools. Apollonia studied Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech and Vera studied Biology and Economics and VCU. Naturally Vera, LLC is a company that was created by Vera Ward and Apollonia Ward to educate consumers with scientifically proven hair care knowledge and provide a product line that would in turn, yield realistic and desired growth and health goals for the hair and scalp. By providing excellent customer service, delivering information that is both scientifically proven and backed with integrity, top quality products, efficient business handling, affordable prices, and most of all, honesty, Naturally Vera, LLC. aspires to become a household name that takes the hair care industry by storm. "Our company has arisen in a time where consumers have a strong lack of trust with veteran hair care companies. These companies have been using harsh chemicals, cutting corners on ingredients but no reduction in pricing, damaging their hair, and breaking promises by a combination of misinformation and unrealistic growth and health goals for the hair and scalp, since they came into existence. Now, Naturally Vera, LLC intends to show and prove that our hair care methods work and will yield the results that are promised by properly educating our customers and promoting a hair care product line that uses the simplest of ingredients that will allow the achievement of any desired look without compromising the overall quality, strength, or health of the hair.
It is time to put an end to companies in this industry making false claims to the consumer. We will successfully arm our consumers with the knowledge to finally hold other hair companies accountable for the misinformation they have given and the damages to hair and self-esteem that has negatively impacted and affected generations. The competition will be easily weeded out by either being put out of business, forced out of business, or making the right decision to finally give consumers the quality of products and realistic expectations for hair and scalp growth and health that they have paid to receive and have yet to be delivered.
Aside from providing knowledge, we have the upper hand because we have faced the same struggles with our hair that the consumer is still facing. Instead of relying on companies who could not deliver our desired result, we did the necessary research and ultimately created our own product so that we would no longer be taken advantage of. We have the ability to connect with our customers on a personal level over a corporation who only has an interest in the financial benefit of whatever the latest hair care trend may be. Our customers will actually be able to relate to the very face behind Naturally Vera and see themselves in our vision, thus making Naturally Vera their staple product line and a household name."
You can connect with Naturally Vera at
Official Website: https://naturallyvera.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturallyVeraHairCare/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyvera/
Unitl next time Seek Knowledge and Pass the Torch!!
On todays episode I sit down with my good Friend Tatiana Pushman. Tatiana currently resides in Brighton, Michigan with her husband Alex. Tatiana's passion in life is leading people to health and wellness on a deeper level. Tatiana has worked as a holistic health coach for the past year where she works with clients on a one-on-one basis putting them on a path to success and full ownership and empowerment of their lives. Tatiana currently runs a non-profit her husband Alex called WITS, Whatever it Takes Sanctuary. At WITS they focus on bringing health workshops to the community and schools. They also focus on environmental issues and bringing solutions to the community all while promoting the getting outdoors movement.
I hope you brought your torches because Tatiana is about to pass the torch and things are about to heat up. Let's Do it.
Find Tatiana and Whatever it Takes Sanctuary at
Official: https://witsanctuary.org/
Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/witsanctuary/
Instagram: @wits_sanctuary
Instagram: @holisticallytati
Stephanie Olson is the owner of Draco Visuals and a student at GA Tech. Stephanie passes the torch on todays torch as she tells us about working with clients and balancing the life as a hardworking student. I hope you brought your torches because things are about to heat up!
Join us on todays episode as Stephanie passes the torch!
Kellie Hall is a 2014 graduate of the Naval Academy and currently serves on Active Duty as a Navy LT. Kellie has served on Navy ships taking her on deployments throughout Western Pacific and now Kellie takes her talent abroad as a Human Resources Officer. Kellie is currently stationed in Columbus Ohio which ultimately led Kellie on her journey to competing in MISS Ohio USA.
Kellie first competed in 2016 and is again going to take on the challenge and opportunity of MISS Ohio USA. Kellie became a 2x finalist at MISS Ohio USA and 2x Miss Congeniality winner.
Kellie is an awe inspiring person who not only serves her country and competes in pageants but is also a talented entrepreneur working as an amazing photographer and event host for Bumble.
Kellie is the real deal and she has a heart of gold. We are glad to her back on the podcast. Hope you brought your torch because things are about to heat. Here we go, let’s do the show.
On today's podcast I sit down with Mari as she talks about the adventures that took her far away from London to LA, Las Vegas Canada, New York and more. Mari is making moves and working on her goals that includes a television show that we cant wait to hear more about. Mari thank you so much for being on the show and sharing your journey. Join Mari as she seeks knowledge and passes the torch!
De’Angelo McCoy is an author, bacon-lover, business owner, coach, and all-around know-it-all. Having had his fair share of failures and missteps, he is no stranger to the necessity of a good action plan and strategy. De’Angelo, the author and creator of Failure Rehab, has learned how much a defined strategy will guide any vision into success with maximum impact. With that passion, he partners with leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries to help them craft and define strategic plans that sky rocket them into their next level.
De’Angelo is also the founder of Black Boy Beautiful, an organization dedicated to reminding and empowering African-American men, young and old, of their uniqueness, humanity, necessity and inner beauty.
To connect and learn more, visit www.deangelomccoy.com
Brittney Castro, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® is the founder and CEO of Financially Wise Women, a Los Angeles-based financial planning firm whose mission is to teach women and couples the art of managing their money the fun and simple way. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Accredited Asset Management Specialist, entrepreneur and speaker, Brittney works with busy professional women and couples who are ready to make their finances work for them and use their money to live the lives of their dreams. After years of working in the male-dominated world of financial planning, Brittney realized she wanted to work with clients the same way she talks about money with her girlfriends–in a smart, personal, feminine way that’s compassionate, fun and nonjudgmental.
Brittney has become a well-known financial expert and a go-to resource for national media outlets. She’s been featured on CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS, KTLA, Fox 11 News, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire, Darling, Entrepreneur, Woman’s World, Financial Planning, Investment News, Registered Rep magazine and many more. She’s also a coveted speaker and host, and she loves spreading her wisdom about finance, entrepreneurship and smart investing to the masses.
Additionally, Brittney serves as the Chase Financial Education Ambassador, a role in which she’ll be traveling the country, giving interviews and speaking at events in an effort to spread financial literacy to more women and men. She is also a CFP® Pro spokeswoman in the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning campaign to educate more women and minorities about the career of financial planning. Finally, Brittney serves as an Entrepreneur Network Partner to provide entertainment, education and inspirational content to the millions of entrepreneurs seeking actionable, entertaining content.
Away from the office, you can find Brittney working out, drinking coffee or a green smoothie, playing at the park with her dog Arya and, of course, dancing. For more information,
visit: www.financiallywisewomen.com or follow her on social media @BrittneyCastro
Sukhi Wahiwala is a successful British born Sikh, who as a Serial Entrepreneur built a “Small Business Empire” by harnessing 7 generations of business success, becoming an established multi-millionaire.
Sukhi's own unique methodology called "The SynaGus Method" creates clear, simple step by step strategies, to grow businesses and emotional intelligence, to reshape the bottom line profit & stability of thousands of Companies and Individual lives around the world.
As an International Speaker, Forbes 30 under 30 Judge in 2017/2018, a Princes Trust recognition, KPMG and British Chamber of Commerce alliances, Sukhi feels privileged to share his knowledge as the "GoTo Business Mentor for Growing Businesses" on television, radio, educational interviews and keynote stages. Honouring him with inspiring testimonials and results from his clients.
More recently he was blessed to have shared his journey on the prestigious “Ted” platform.
For a further insight please visit:
www.sukhiwahiwala.com
www.InspiredBusiness.Club
www.InspiredUniversity.com
Annie is 22 years old, and an inspiration to many. As the founder and CEO of 'iNSPIRE By Annie' she spends every minute of every day, developing new programs and content to improve the mental, emotional and physical well-being of children and adolescents. Her highly innovative, online platform and mobile app (powered by My Springday), engages young people globally in health education and teaches them how to live healthier, happier lives. After struggling herself with anxiety as a teenager, Annie truly understands the magnitude of the world wide epidemic of youth mental health and is determined to make a change.
Check out the show as Annie passes the Torch!
You can find Annie at www.instagram.com/annie.flam
www.instagram.com/inspiresport.aus
On today's show I talk with Niamh Yvonne Cronin, Founder of ATTUNEME about being a truth seeker, understanding your core and mission in life and what is happening around you.
Stay tuned as Niamh passes the torch of knowledge!
I had a blast sitting down and talking with Melody about Yoga Lifestyles, Culture and travel.
Melody is a writer and producer who has a world of knowledge to share and does it in a contagious way.
Check out todays podcast as Melody passes the torch of knowledge!!
On today's podcast I talk to Captain David Ritz, USMC. David is a father, husband and mentor (I consider him my mentor). This is a great show to listen to if you want to hear about how to think about life and make the best out of every opportunity that is placed in front of you. David is a charismatic guy who you would love to hang out with and have a beer. The next best thing is tuning into todays podcast as Captain David Ritz, USMC passes the torch of knowledge.
Brother Dada is on Pass the Torch podcast as he talks about how you discover you inner self and unleash it on the world to do great.
This is a hot episode. Check it out now as we Seek Knowledge and Pass the Torch!
Ben Chai is considered by many to be a hidden jewel in the Business World, he is a Speaker, Author and Entertainer. Also known as the 'Dr Who' of Business.Ben has lived his talk. Every single nugget of business and mindset strategy, Ben has actioned to grow a variety of multi-million pound businesses in diverse fields including property, software, media, authoring, security, education, and hospitality. His insights have helped hundreds of thousands of people in over 60 countries reach new levels of greatness in their lives.
On today's podcast I sit down with Zack Miller of Startwithhatch.com. We talk about entrepreneurship, being a startup founder and some of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make in business. Stay tuned as Zack passes the torch of knowledge!
Link tot Zacks website below:
http://www.startwithhatch.com/
On today's podcast I have the distinct honor of sitting down and talking with Dom Faussette who is a Leadership Speaker, Executive Coach, Best Selling Author, Veteran and Former Police Officer. He has an impressive profile and an even more impressive message. Join me for a conversation on being real, following your passion straight from the architect of Think, React, Lead.
Sign up with Dom Faussette below at his website :
https://7steps.thinkreactlead.com/registration
Pass the Torch Podcast is officially back in 2018! Thank you to everyone who listened and supported us in the past, we are back and going to take it up a notch in 2018!It wont just be interviews, I am going to come on the show and just talk with you more, because I miss you guys.
Please continue to listen, share us with friends and family, RATE the podcast and as always Seek Knowledge and Pass the Torch!
-Lavontay
On today's episode I get to talk to my good friend Keegan Wetzel. He is a Naval Academy classmate and someone I truly admired on the football field. We talk life, business and mentorship. Stay tuned!
I sit down with the hardworking, down to earth Brandy Morgan as we talk tech, hustle and growing through experiences.
Brandy is a perfect mentor for anyone who wants to enter the world of tech but also for people who want to understand how to break out of your comfort zone and reach new heights.
Join us on today's podcast as Brandy passes the torch of knowledge!
On todays podast, I sit down with the awesome Hamza Khan and talk, business, life balance, burnout and living life to your full potential. Stay tuned for a great episode as Hamza Passes the Torch of Knowledge!
Seek Knowledge, Pass the Torch.
On Pass the Torch Podcast Episode 19, I sit down with the awesome Angie Sanchez and we talk about religion, mindset, personal development and more. Watch Angie as she passes the torch!!
Catch her on Instagram at _angiemsanchez today!
On today's episode I sit down and talk with Jamel Dobbs who I consider and friend we talk about real life, being genuine, working hard and never forgetting where you came from.
Listen as Jamel passes the torch and be sure to stay tuned!
Dominique Thompson is the Founder/CEO of IntrepidHR Consulting Group which partners with small to medium size businesses in the public, private, non profit and some government agencies. Her goal is to teach business owners how to structure, grow and scale their businesses, how to protect their business and their employees with an emphasis on law and compliance. She is HR professional and practitioner and serial entrepreneur for over 12 years. She is a mentor, small business coach and an advocate for women entrepreneurship with the founding of SHEpreneur where she mentors and empower women to dream and go after the dreams and passions that drive them. Her last is actually awesome-sauce, if you don't believe it, just check her T-Mobile bill. She's a mother, daughter, bestie and the love of HIS life. One of her most grateful accomplishments was finding her truth, standing in her truth and living in that truth every moment, unapologetically!!!
I had a deep conversation with Mari Stracke about body image, mentorship, depression and resilience. Join us for a heartfelt episode as Mari passes the torch!
Khuram Javed (KJ!) Co Founder of FishJoy Consulting!
Check out a great show as KJ passes the torch of knowledge!
I had the amazing honor of sitting down and talking with Kellie Rene Hall and she passes valuable fire on this episode. Tune in for a show about resilience, hard work and following your passion!
Check out this podcast with the awesome Bradley Bachand as he talks with us about Entrepreneurship, life lessons and how to find answers to hard questions.
Brad gives us his all as he pass the torch of knowledge, stay tuned!
On today's podcast I get to talk with fellow North Caronlinian Kyle Myers who is a talented Freelance designer and operates and owns Kyle Myers Designs. Kyle is passionate about mentorship and graphic design and has some cool things to share with us today. Join us on today's show as Kyle passes the torch!
On today's podcast I get to talk with international businesswoman and CEO and Founder of Skin care line, L'ange Epure. Angela is passionate about mentorship and art. Join us on today's show as Angela passes the torch!
On today's episode of Pass the Torch Podcast I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Tap that App Co-Founder Nathan and Charlie and talk about entrepreneurship, the vision of tap that app and life! Check out this show, these guys are going places. Hope you brought your torches because things are about to heat up!
On today's episode I talk with Jaclyn Steele Thurmond who is a triple threat. She is a musician, and founder of two organizations, Rebel Society and Steel International. Stay tuned as Jaclyn Passes the Torch on today's show!
On today's show I talk with a good friend of mine Kaylee Radzyminski. We share a love for our country by serving in the military. Kaylee is a US Army Capt in the Military Intelligence branch. Kaylee works hard day in and day out to be the best soldier she can holding challenging billets as a Intelligence Company Executive Officer, Bn Assistant Intelligence Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer. Kaylee does not shy away from challenges including one of the US Army's toughest courses. Check out pass the torch podcast to learn more as Kaylee passes the torch of knowledge!
Kaylee's Legacy Message:
You have only one life to live. Will you make the most of it? I ask myself this everyday.
Everyday strive to be better than you were the day prior. Life is a competition against yourself, not those to the left and right of you. If you constantly compare yourself to those to your left and right you'll only be as good as them. You won't get better by constantly comparing yourself to others.
In order to grow both personally and professionally seek out the hard jobs and new experiences. Maybe even experiences outside of your comfort zone. Be comfortable in the uncomfortable.
Remember we are all people. Regardless of race, gender, economic class, political affiliation, or rank we all have the same basic needs. Be a servant leader in all you do and I guarantee you will live a life that impacts many.
On today's episode of Pass the Torch Podcast, I talk with Kristen Leake. Kristen has a background in Mass Communications and Journalism, spent time in Silicon Valley before moving into the world of coding. Kristen is the host of her own YouTube channel and a podcast called Break into code. You can find Kristen at www.kristenleake.com.
Stay tuned and enjoy the show as Kristen passes the torch of knowledge!
On Today's episode we talk to Patrick Weeks who is the Chief Revenue Officer at Sandboxx, a military social network app that is doing big things! Patrick and I talk about mentorship, learning from those you work with above and below you in the chain of command and how to keep developing yourself.
Check it out as Patrick passes the torch of knowledge!
On todays show I talk with a good family friend of mine, Arabia Essence Littljohn. We went to the Naval Academy together and now we are able to share the experience of being active duty military officers and entrepreneurs at the same time. In todays show we talk about mentorship, life and expectations of the mentorship relationship.
Just wanted to share what is going through my mind on Sundays and this might help someone else out. Maybe some of you have the same thoughts. We are all on this journey together.
I hope you take some time in the beginning of the week and everyday to reflect.
Success is a choice.
Remember to Seek knowledge and Pass the Torch!
004 Pass the Torch Podcast: Lorenzo Santos, Rhetor, Founder and CEO
Rhetor is a social network tech startup for raising the level of debate through intellectual dialogue. Lorenzo is determined to get people talking on both sides of issues in intellectual debate using technology, specifically his platform, Rhetor. On today's episode of Pass the Torch Podcast, I sit down with my twin brother, Lorenzo Santos, to discuss his tech startup Rhetor, the role mentorship has played in his life and the role he believes journalism will play in the future.
You can follow Rhetor on social media at:
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/rhetoricmatters
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rhetor/
Snapchat: Username: Snaprhetor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkH1dCDt8i6fDXJ9SkE_9IQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhetor_
Subscribe to the Rhetor Podcast at:
Rhetor Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhetor-podcast/id1193449827?mt=2
You can Subscribe to Pass the Torch Podcast at the link below:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-torch-podcast/id1090701258?mt=2
Follow Lavontay Santos and Mentorch on Social Media at:
Lavontay Santos YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdE4gsP8PPKWvhxmE_yKdA
Official Mentorch YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzre4k8akwKkbOPfwo1BoQ
Instagram: @Mentorch1
Facebook: @mentorch1
Twitter: Mentorch1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorch?trk=biz-companies-cym
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Mentorch/
Pass the Torch Podcast is returning next week after a long absence, tune in for mentorship conversations and journeys of some pretty cool people as we talk about life, adversity, failure and success.
Next episode of Pass the Torch Podcast will be January 30th.
Laurie Wann is the Founder of Intentional Entrepreneurs and serving as the 1st President of the Mentorch Board of Directors.
Laurie has extensive experience as a business leader, mastermind facilitator and mentors who has a passion for helping entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next step!
Mantra's that take Laurie through life-
"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with."
-Jim Rohn
"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."
-Mark Twain
Laurie recommends participating in a mastermind to anyone that wants accountability in a small group of like minded, motivated and talented people who care about your success as well as their own.
A good resources is www.intentionalentrepreneurs.com
Till next time, Seek Knowledge, Pass the Torch!
On today's show, we sit down with Bill Largess, the Artistic Director of the Washington Stage Guild. Bill also is an Adjunct Professor of Theater at George Washington University and a very generous sponsor of Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis MD.
Bill was first impacted by mentorship by the example of his father, George Largess. Bill's father was a 1939 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a Commander in the Navy. In high school his mentor was Micheal Lewis and later in college Bill was mentored by Father Gilbert Hartke.
Bill is motivated by a passage in the bible, Matthew 6 25-27.
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
And also by the following passage by Colleen Dewhurst a great Canadian- American actress:
"Life may be a mess: You may have a hundred crises forcing their way into your mind and your heart. But--and I stress this--the theatre and the person you bring to the theatre must be pure and clear and ready only for the work at hand. Your fellow actors, the stage manager, the dresser--they don't need to know the drama you have at home or in your life. Pour it all into the performance. Blow away the audience with your intensity, but don't alienate or alarm your coworkers with the diary of your life. And the theatre becomes therapy. So does the commute to the theatre. Just wash it all away, store it, command it to sit and be still. You'll work a lot of it out in the performance, so that by the time you face down the problem at home, it's smaller and it knows its place, and it knows that you've been made stronger by giving to others, by prioritizing, by doing the right thing." Colleen Dewhurst/Interview with James Grissom/1990.
You can reach out to Bill and the Washington Stage Guild at
info@stageguild.org
Life is hard, but it is also a gift and we should strive to find our purpose every single day and if we are lucky enough to find it we should use every breath to fulfill that purpose and help others realize theirs as well. Life is a gift and should not be wasted.
I sit down with Bekah Alemagno who runs Best Self Productions as a lifestyle and fitness coach. Bekah incorporates motivation and positive self talk to tear down stigmas and misconceived preconceptions of society of how their bodies should look. Bekah does not stop at only physical fitness but encourages and inspires her team and those she coaches to develop themselves mentally as well as physically and pursue the things where they will truly find meaning in life.
Go to Bekah's websites to keep up with the amazing things she's doing at www.bestselfproductions and www.facbook.com/bestselfproductions
Some of Bekah's favorite Podcast are :
Art of Charm- Jordan Harbinger
The Lively Show- Jessica Lively
MFCEO Project- Andy Frisella
Bekah's Book reccomendations:
You are a Badass by Jenn Sincero
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Bekah's Mantra: Alis Volat Propriis- She Flies with her own Wings.
Bekah has an E-book in the works and maybe she will share the name and some more special sneak peek details later on if we are lucky haha . (Be Nice to her!)
Get ready for a break, get ready for some value, and most importantly be open minded as we Seek Knowledge and Pass the Torch!
There are alot of people who are smart, driven and motivated and none of them are seeing progress when it comes to reaching their goals. Why is that? The reason is because they are not focused. Without being focused the best intentions are meaningless and the greatest of actions will leave you exhausted with little to show for it. Focus will ensure that your efforts are pinpointed on results that will lead to your success. So on a bright and sunny day look up at the sun ( not directly) and think about the difference focus can make in any endeavor.
Alot of first us heard this amazing quote when we watched Coach Carter but it was Marianne Williamson, Author of Return to Love : Reflections on the Principles of " A course in Miracles." who first said it in her book. It comes down to not being afraid to live up to your full potential. As a friend of my wife and I, Bekah Alemagno, says... " Be your Best Self" by becoming the strongest, most beautiful version of yourself. Know that you are powerful beyond measure and that you should not be afraid of being great. Do not let others hold you back because they do not have the same goals in life that you do. Dare greatly, dream big and reach your human potential.
Man in the arena was only part of a speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt but it is one of the most recited quotes in the world. President Roosevelt believed that the success of a republic depended on the character and discipline of its citizens not on simply their intelligence. In life people are going to look at what you are doing and they will criticize you and tell you that you will never make it, that you are not food enough. At the end of the day those people do not matter. You must ignore their unproductive cries and forge ahead on your own path. Success is the fastest way to shut them up and leave them speechless and even then there are no promises. You will always have critics and the number will only grow the more successful you become. As you are in the arena of life, work for what you want and never give up. Make sure your place is never with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
There are people in life who achieve great success and those who wonder why they cant seem to get ahead. Many times the ones who are successful are the same people who understand it will take sacrifice and work tirelessly to achieve success. The people who continue to wonder why they are not successful are the same people who do not want to put in the work to make it happen. When they hit an obstacle they give up. Ultimately success is achieved when you make a decision to never give up on yourself. You need to make a decision to be comfortable being uncomfortable because one day your grind and self sacrifice will pay off.
Today's episode is about the values of Mentorch as a company and why they are so important. The values a company has guides them through the good and bad times and makes up the DNA of a company. It is important for Mentorch to let you know how we think as a company and why we have the values that we do.
Today's show talks about the mission and vision of Pass the Torch Podcast. As Mentorch grows I want everyone to know who we are as a company and how we think. At the end of the day, we exist to connect mentees to mentors. In the summer of 2016 we plan to launch our social media website that will do just that. Thanks for listening, make sure you subscribe at Mentorch.org for updates about the company by clicking on the "mentee" or "mentor" buttons and subscribe to the pass the torch podcast feed to get our newest shows , check us out on social media and stick around as we continue our Mentorch journey!