December 26er Podcast

This episode features elite runner Joe Shayne, who is the founder of TeamWRK and co-founder of PACE Runs. Joe not only provides tips on how to start training as a runner (and drops several metaphors for life in the process), but also shares his personal story of losing his mother at 8 years old and being raised by his 17 year-old sister in Hell's Kitchen, NYC.

In this episode, accountant and financial coach Keishan Rowe joins the podcast. She breaks down the importance of budgeting and creating generational wealth, and talks operating in excellence in her career while also pursuing her passion.

In this episode, corporate executive Larry Scott Blackmon discusses how he's charted his own course, despite being the son of a well-known entertainer, and built an impressive career in government and now the private sector as FreshDirect's Vice President of Public Affairs.

In this episode, Gregg Bishop, Commissioner of New York City Small Business Services, discusses the plethora of resources available to NYC business owners and shares highlights from his personal journey - from being laid off and landing on a college campus at age 27 to rising through the ranks in the private sector and government.

In this episode, author and celebrity life coach Pervis Taylor III discusses how the pain of loss led him to his life's work, why imagination is crucial to staying the course when things get difficult, and why fame doesn't lead to happiness.

In this episode, December 26er Producer (and brother to our host) Damarcus Adisa joins the conversation on staying disciplined, staying grounded, and embracing authenticity.

In this episode we welcome growth coach and founder of HireLearners, Rudy Racine. During our chat, Rudy discusses his career journey and a number of other topics, including finding his "why," choosing passion over prestige, and why it's so important to win the first hour of your day.

In this week's episode, Author and Global Leadership Strategist Rahshib Thomas discusses his book "Bout That Life: Leadership Lessons for the Urban Professional" and his own transformational journey to self-worth and a satisfying career.

In this episode, Jeff Lindor breaks down his journey from employee to social entrepreneur at the helm of a brand dedicated to enhancing the lives of men of color.

In this episode, we continue the conversation on how to maximize informational meetups and ensure you are the first person called for potential career and business opportunities.

In this episode, we discuss why relationships yield the best results in advancing your career or business, and offer a few tips on maximizing meetups with influencers and connectors.

In this episode, we discuss 5 books to help you get and stay motivated. Books Featured in Episode 12: “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer http://amzn.to/2p8wKcW “Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer http://amzn.to/2IoxtPV “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable” by Seth Goden http://amzn.to/2Im8AVf “Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers” by Timothy Ferriss http://amzn.to/2FDDeI3 Maya Angelou's Autobiographical Series

In this episode, we turn our focus back to the goals you set at the top of 2018. We delve into the 6 "check-in" questions that we all should be asking before Q1 is over and the immediate steps to take if you haven't made much progress in the new year.

In this episode, we get into why so many of us, whether entrepreneurs or employees, are underpaid, and how to go about confidently asking for the money you deserve

In this week's episode, we focus on why you should change your view of what it means to be "great," and why sometimes being at a standstill is the best gift life can give you.