Send us a Text Message. What keeps you stepping forward when you feel things are hopeless? My guest Brent Cassidy shares his story of standing at the gates of Leavenworth prison as his life is about to change forever. Brent had to step through his fears to adapt and survive. Brent has a life experience he does not want to go to waste if it could help people believe a second chance is possible. He shares the survival tools he used in prison. Tools you can use every day to help if you are stuck an...
Dec 01, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Send us a Text Message. Law enforcement officers have been under an intense spotlight lately. May communities are seeing a spike in crime only adding to a deeper conversation of how we care for those marginalized communities. But we can lose sight of the fact that Law Enforcement officers are just men and women who wear the badge. They are still people. They are mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. My guest on this episode is Wayne Mulder. Wayne is a law enforcement officer, speaker, writer a...
Nov 28, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Send us a Text Message. The major revelation coming out of two years of a pandemic and lockdowns is people’s mental health has been adversely impacted. Today on this episode we talk about having a balanced approach to your mental health. When Andrea Lukac entered the working world after studying economics, she noticed very quickly how unhappy she and other people around her were in their day-to-day lives. This awareness led to her having the courage to follow her passion for inspiring people to ...
Nov 21, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Send us a Text Message. No one really likes change, but change happens to us whether we like it or not. But how do we get better at navigating life's ups and downs? Meet on this episode Greg Offner he helps people realize that work doesn't have to suck. Gregory Offner is a globally recognized expert on performance; the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute; and an award-winning international keynote speaker & event emcee. Gregory also spent fifteen years as an internationally renow...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Send us a Text Message. The lesson of the last election cycle is that our young people have a very different view of the world than their parents. How can we as parents and grandparents have a meaningful impact on this next generation? How can we leave then with a better versions of living out your faith in society than they are exposed to today. Join me and Michael as we have this in-depth discussion. With great purpose and passion Michael T. Brown, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) has bee...
Nov 14, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Send us a Text Message. Meet author Craig Mattes. Craig is a rostered Director of Christian Outreach with the LCMS. Husband to Amy and father to Will and Reagan. Received a marketing degree from Valparaiso University. Worked in the printing business for 11 years before receiving the call from God to work for the church. Received my DCO certification from Concordia University in St. Paul. Worked for 3 congregations in the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS for over 17 years in the areas of ou...
Nov 10, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Send us a Text Message. Do you know what to say to someone dealing with cancer? Do you know how you can help a co-worker whose family member is terminally Il? In this episode you will her from Kim who noticed that after the death of her husband, as an HR leader, she noticed that managers received no guidance when navigating cancer or death on their teams. She saw how their lack of helpful tools and guidance was costly. It negatively affected employee engagement, increased turnover rates, and low...
Nov 07, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Send us a Text Message. We are on the eve of another election and many people are struggling to find hope. My guest today Paul Johnson former mayor talks about why he is optimistic about the future of America. Paul E. Johnson Jr. became the youngest mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, at 30 years old. As mayor, he and his administration were showcased in the New York Times, Forbes, and People, among other national media outlets, for efforts leading to the Bertelsmann Award honoring Phoenix as the "Best R...
Nov 03, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Send us a Text Message. The political scene in America is troubling. In this episode, we talk about how we elect leaders with integrity. My guest is author Richard Raines. Richard Raines is the author of "Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father" and a Professor of Theology and Church History. He is a former CEO and elected County Commissioner. He and his wife Jessica have five children and live in Northeast Florida Support the Show. W...
Oct 31, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Send us a Text Message. Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers. They are a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. He got his start in digital marketing in 2007 after graduating from college with a degree in Business Marketing. In his first job, Brandon handled the marketing aspects of an e-commerce website. Thanks for Listening to the episode. Brandon is offer...
Oct 27, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 128
Send us a Text Message. My guest on this episode is Dr. Danny Brassell. Dr. Brassell is a highly-sought after speaker, trainer, and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,000 audiences worldwide and authored 16 books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He is the co-founder of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the world’s top reading engagement program. Danny is offering a free gift to all the listeners. You get a complimentary e-copy of his...
Oct 24, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Send us a Text Message. You have so many responsibilities from your family, to your work, to your personal time so how do you keep all those balls in the air? My guest today shares how he learn to keep his life in alignment. Jason Skeesick is a US Army veteran, coach, and entrepreneurial evangelist. He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with good leaders, talented teams, and strong playbooks go from contenders to championship...
Oct 20, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Send us a Text Message. Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, to provide free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/ Brenden offers free 90-minute training on effective communication over Zoom every few weeks. It's LIVE and interactive, it is not a webinar. Support the Sho...
Oct 17, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Send us a Text Message. We have all been blessed by God with certain unique gifts and abilities. Have you ever thought how can I share those skills with its others? My guest today will share how she did that very thing and turned that into an online business. My guest is Stephanie Obi. Stephanie is an award winning business coach and the founder of TrainQuarters, the first female owned tech platform which provides tech support to thought leaders so that they overcome their fears around turning t...
Oct 13, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Send us a Text Message. Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own. His mantra is to Advance others to advance yourself. Join the Racial Healing movement You can donate to the cause of racial healing. Sign up to support this podcast. Disclaim...
Oct 10, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Send us a Text Message. History is the key to solving today’s problems. Tired of being bombarded by social media noise? Accept the challenge. Be a truth-teller. Barbara Ann Mojica is an author, educator, and parent. She provides tools to inspire, entertain and educate youth. Using the whimsical Little Miss History character to narrate her book series, she makes learning history a fun-filled adventure. Barbara firmly believes, "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking ab...
Oct 06, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Send us a Text Message. David Alston has over thirty-five years of experience as an educator, motivational speaker, and public figure. David is the 3rd cousin of Harriet Tubman. He has dedicated his life to helping others to live a free and better life. David is the host of The Underground Subway, which is a podcast that focuses on discussing the issues and strategies that will lead to freedom and a better way of life. David is the author of "Blood, Sweat, and Cheers... The roadmap to success" a...
Oct 03, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Send us a Text Message. Wendy shares her journey of discovery regarding her racial biases. Wendy is a White Australian woman from an Upper Middle-Class background on the progressive left side of politics. Because of her own emotional pain, she was raised an atheist. She enjoys engaging with people of all faiths. In the past couple of years, she became very curious about our own racism. White supremacy, White privilege, and why no one asks her to hyphenate her ancestry. Support the Show. With 4Fr...
Sep 29, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Send us a Text Message. Meet Josh Goralski. Josh is the founder and CEO of Unlocking Communities. With lifelong connections to Haiti and extensive travel experience in the developing world, Josh Goralski has over a decade of experience in the social sector. He’s done everything from analyzing global impact metrics to writing business plans to scale other organizations. He developed Unlocking Communities while pursuing his undergraduate and master’s degree in Social Justice. What started as an id...
Sep 28, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Send us a Text Message. Today we talk about why 'Diversity' Programs Do Not Work with my guest Kristen Donnelly. Kristen Donnelly (MSW, Ph.D.) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference, and the power of inclusivity. She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change. Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her h...
Sep 26, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 118
Send us a Text Message. There are those who paint Black people as victims to be pitied. In this episode, we talk about how we change that perception. My guest on this episode is Ms. T. Latoya Cunningham. Latoya is a Talk Show Host, Radio Commentator, International Speaker, Political Activist & Social Media personality. She started the Launch Jesus Initiative to inspire God's people to reach their God-given purpose and potential. Support the Show. With 4Freedom, all your communications, inter...
Sep 22, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Send us a Text Message. In The Noble School Leader, veteran school leader and leadership coach Matthew Taylor delivers an inspiring and enlightening exploration of the mindsets that support leaders to thrive, as well as those that just get in the way. It is a field guide to creating learning conditions that make transformative growth happen in schools. Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Noble-School-Leader-Five-Square-Intelligence/dp/1119762871 Support the Show. With 4Freedom, all your com...
Sep 19, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Send us a Text Message. My guest is Spencer Bishins. He has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. Working for SSA for more than 10 years, he drafted or reviewed thousands of disability decisions. After leaving SSA, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it , explores the obstacles that disabilit...
Sep 15, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Send us a Text Message. Is the justice system equal and fair? We see signs that maybe the system is broken. My guest attorney Phil Telfyan shares his insights. Phil is an expert in the criminal justice field. As an attorney and nonprofit founding Executive Director, he has knowledge of critical issues such as inequality in the justice system, wealth-based inequality, racial inequality, bail reform, social justice, and more. Phil has years of experience being interviewed for podcasts, television ...
Sep 12, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Send us a Text Message. My guest on this episode is Differnt. Difernt was born on December 15, 1990, in Houston, Texas, Fifth Ward. She overcomes homelessness and the foster care system. She had a normal childhood up until the time she was around the age of eleven; then she and her family ended up homeless. Tune in for the rest of her journey. Support the Show. With 4Freedom, all your communications, internet activity, and app usage are encrypted using multiple layers of robust, military-grade e...
Aug 22, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Send us a Text Message. We are living in a season where faith in God is at an all-time low. How do we get people excited about studying and applying the powerful Word of God in their daily lives? My guest J. Calvin Tibbs shares his process in his new book on discipleship. Pastor Tibbs is the shepherd of a 14-year-old church plant in greater Atlanta, GA. During COVID-19 (2020), He completed his Doctorate in Ministry which focuses on Integrating Millennials at Church (IMAC). As a follow-up to this...
Aug 15, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Send us a Text Message. The Sowing Principle is a framework for looking at all that God has blessed you with, all that He is calling you to, and how you can discern if you are moving towards or away from His will for your life. My guest is Jason Alcott. Jason is a writer born and raised just outside of Vancouver, BC. He studied business at Trinity Western University graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and currently works supporting a great operations team in the construction ind...
Aug 11, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Send us a Text Message. With all the talk today about creating a diverse sensitive environment it might just sound like segregation redefined and repackaged. Today's episode will give you a bit of comfort and help you see how this could be a very Christian approach to building community. Join me in welcoming Lola Adeyemo to the show. Lola is the founder and CEO of EQImindset (EQI is from Equity and Inclusion). As a certified diversity, equity & inclusion professional, she leverages her exper...
Aug 08, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Send us a Text Message. Is the culture missing something when it comes to diversity and belonging? Maybe the key is in the approach. Servant leadership and creating a sense of community might be what we are seeking. For the last 20 years, Jason Butler has been leading people and organizations through difficult social challenges by creating systems that served and empowered, them while also providing social lift through entrepreneurship and innovation. He is a founder, entrepreneur, advocate, aut...
Aug 01, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with work, parenting, and life responsibilities? Today my guest Janna Macik shares her story of finding balance. Jenna after many years of growing her career in Global Business, HR, Talent Mobility & Immigration in a corporate world, pivoted into career development consulting. In 2020 she founded Advancing Globally, LLC. Leveraging her global mindset, multicultural background, and ability to innovate, she helps professionals gain more cl...
Jul 28, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 108
