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G.E.M. Series

The G.E.M. Series powered by RocketLevel educates, guides, and motivates young professionals who believe in the dynamic shift to break the corporate ladder and invest in themselves. On this podcast, we provide the tools you need to set ambitious goals, execute like a pro and develop a fearless mindset! Many people have big dreams of working for themselves, but don’t know where, when, or how to start. Whether interviewing guests about their personal entrepreneurial journeys, analyzing the latest marketing trends, or sharing our personal knowledge about the joys of working for yourself, The G.E.M. Series brings you the know-how to launch yourself to success. It all starts with the question: are you willing to invest in yourself?
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Episodes

Episode 14: How to Successfully Build Atomic Habits

habits, having better ones, and kicking them into action today. All you have to do is choose them. Will you choose to build good habits today? Atomic Habits was referred to as a game-changer by several successful entrepreneurs Blake had interviewed. Having heard about it, he decided to check it out. After reading, he was astounded by what James Clear had to say. By breaking down his key takeaways into bite-sized chunks of knowledge, Host Blake Chapman shows you how to transform your poor habits ...

Jun 08, 20229 min

Episode 13: How To Create Global Impact With Benny Tran

A global impact is created by doing small things, done together. To fight global issues and make a difference, you first need to build communities. This is how Benny Tran was able to make things happen and use his capabilities to benefit the world. Wow! How did he manage to pull this off? Benny Tran, EVP of Corporate Strategy and Operations at the Los Angeles Football Club, is a success in the sports industry. Before this, he started his career by trying his luck to get a job and eventually land...

May 25, 202257 min

Episode 12: Tapping Into Your Purpose With Pamela James

How do you find meaning in your life? It’s a tough question to answer when you don’t know your purpose. Pamela James says that you can tap into your purpose by being present to yourself and serving through your gifts. Do you agree? Pamela Gaye Morris James, CEO of Paloma St. James, earned an Arts degree from the University of Georgia in Athens. She has always redesigned clothing and is now an advocate for modern women's comfort in style and sophistication. In Pamela's teenage years, she discover...

May 11, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 11: Producing Success from A Vision with Khari "Needlz" Cain

Would you still work in a 9 to 5 job if you can earn more from doing what you love? If the answer is no, then you have similar thoughts as Needlz. Khari "Needlz" Cain is a Multi-Platinum, Multi-Grammy Award Winning Producer for Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Drake, Coi Leray, Jeremih, PNB Rock, YK Osiris, 50 Cent, Shari Silver, and many others. As someone who runs his own business with an entrepreneurial mindset, Needlz couldn’t imagine himself conforming to anybody’s anything which is why he took the ris...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 22 min

Episode 10: The Entrepreneurial Fuel

Even though being an entrepreneur can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with its challenges. While these hurdles can feel impossible to overcome, there are always ways to tackle them. In today’s episode, host Blake Chapman breaks down the lessons he learned from David Goggins’s book Can’t Hurt Me and how they relate to becoming a better entrepreneur. To overcome hardships and thrive as an entrepreneur, Blake explains that it is important to be obsessed, focus on your own success, and surrou...

Apr 13, 202211 min

Episode 9: Overcoming Fear to Create Change with Shani Godwin

“Fear resides in the hearts of women so deeply and it keeps us playing ourselves so small,” says Shani Godwin, Creator of JOY EconomicsSM. As a highly accomplished female entrepreneur, Shani knows too well the difficulties associated with being a woman in the workforce. To increase happiness and productivity, Shani and her team are committed to teaching women in business how to overcome their fears and maintain a healthy work-life balance, so they can be the strongest versions of themselves. Acc...

Mar 30, 202255 min

Episode 8: Turning ​​Passion into a Mission with Charline Zeroual

Charline Zeroual is a Los Angeles-based Sustainable Wardrobe Stylist. After relocating to the United States from France, she made the decision to leave her corporate marketing job to chase her passions for people and styling. Over the last nine years, Charline has been dedicated to helping women of all body types look and feel their best while maintaining an eco-conscious approach to fashion. Through her eco-conscious approach to styling, Charline coaches clients on how to shop better but shop l...

Mar 16, 202245 min

Episode 7: The Power of Community with TK Johnson

After working with children and teens to help overcome mental health crises, TK Johnson was inspired to write mystical and riveting stories that confronted real-life challenges. While TK didn’t have the funds or connections to get her first book published by an agency, she was persistent and committed to sharing her story with as many readers as she could. In today’s episode, guest host Nahid Farzad and TK Johnson sit down to discuss how she has become a successful self-published author. One of ...

Mar 02, 202248 min

Episode 6: How to Become an Impact Leader

After reading Liz Wiseman’s book Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact, host Blake Chapman was inspired to improve his performance at work. In today’s episode, Blake dives deep into how to become an impactful leader. While it is important for all leaders to get the job done, be easy to work with and maintain integrity, Blake explains that true impactful leadership is the ability to say yes. Rather than being intimidated by ambiguous and unfamiliar situations...

Feb 23, 202216 min

Episode 5: Embracing Curiosity with guest Justin Welsh

Early on in his career, Justin Welsh saw great success. Not only did Justin land an executive position in his early thirties, but he went on to grow several companies from 0 to 50 million in just a few years. While his success may appear outstanding on paper, Justin very quickly fell into burnout. After spending some time learning about himself, Justin made the choice to redesign his life to be more intentional. Today, Justin runs several online companies where he helps other entrepreneurs build...

Feb 16, 202254 min

Episode 4: Lean Into the Uncomfortable with guest Marissa Pittard

After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in biomolecular engineering, Marissa Pittard went on to become a business analyst at one of the biggest consulting firms in the world. While this job was rewarding in many ways, it didn’t fulfill Marissa’s passion. Instead of staying complacent, Marissa decided to pursue what she loved most. As co-founder of Beaming Health, Marissa is now dedicated to helping families with children that have autism. In today’s episode, host Blake Chapman sits down...

Jan 24, 202247 min

Episode 3: 3 Pillars to Greatness with guest Jamal Lewis

“Hard work, dedication and sacrifice are the three principles that I apply across everything that I do,” says Jamal Lewis, former NFL running back turned entrepreneur. Ever since he was a child, Jamal understood the importance of planning for the future. While Jamal never imagined that he would play in the NFL, he always knew he had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. After a successful athletic career, Jamal took everything that he had learned from football and applied it to his company, Buyer Con...

Jan 24, 202258 min

Episode 2: Discovering Opportunities

“Working in the SMB (small and medium-sized business) market is one of the quickest ways to get closer to financial freedom,” says host Blake Chapman. As an Ambassador coach at RocketLevel, Blake has encountered many people who have been burned by the corporate world. Between long work hours and low pay, many Americans have started to wonder whether the corporate realm is right for them. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that there are endless alternative ways to make money. In today’s ep...

Jan 21, 202212 min

Episode 1: Yolo Economy

Do you have a passion project that you’re just itching to pursue? Do you have aspirations of abandoning your day job to follow your daydream? Research shows that you’re not alone in this! In what the New York Times has termed “The Yolo Economy,” more and more people around the world are ditching their cushy and stable 9-5 roles to work in new ways. Host Blake Chapman explains that after a year of contemplating what we really want out of life during the pandemic, many of us are coming to realize ...

Sep 27, 202110 min
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