In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss the uneasy path to fulfillment, how to walk in your purpose effectively, & identifying your preferences to avoid stagnation. “If you can find a path with no obstacles, you won’t go anywhere.”4:45 - Uncertainty, oppositions, adversity is the passage needed to become the person you need to become.” Inky 9:50 - “Don’t trade your purpose for your preference.”16:30 - Are you willing to chase perfection knowing that it can never be obtained? Can you dedicate yo...
Feb 21, 2022•41 min
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Feb 14, 2022•48 min
In this episode, Inky and Oak discuss the difference between the eyes and heart, what riding for what you genuinely believe in looks like, and identifying and avoiding concepts and ideologies of the enemy. 3:45 - What's your price for happiness? If it costs your peace, it's too expensive. 6:30 - "If you aren't in control of a narrative, let it go. If you are chasing another person's perspective of who you should be, you'll never obtain peace." - Oak15:21 - Inky shared a story when he needed to r...
Feb 07, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, Ink and Oak discuss what your efforts produce when they are sustained by showing gratitude, having well-communicated expectations, & appreciation for the work completed and that to come. 3:22 - “Put yourself first so that you can give everyone else the most.” Oak4:45 - Generational health is just as crucial as generational wealth. Health is the foundation for sustaining wealth. 17:35 - Don’t cheat yourself by operating in shortcuts that produce momentary gratification.26:30 ...
Jan 31, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode of serendipity, Ink and Oak discuss the Importance of creating and sticking to a process.5:58 - "What you consider to be success changes as you grow. Experiences and added responsibility will change your perspective."11:35 - What will it take, right now, at this moment, to be successful? What about those who are involved in your daily lives? Do they play a role in your success or not? Wisdom and discernment are the keys to moving forward successfully.16:01 - "If you learn to love...
Jan 24, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode of serendipity, Ink and Oak discuss the importance of fatherhood, what it means to be a father, the examples they saw, and the one they set for those fathers and fathers to be coming up.2:30 - Magnify and manifest in your lane. "Stop measuring your value by looking at others. Keep your focus on yourself and your responsibilities. Focusing on others will only cause you to miss what God is trying to do through you." -Oak.5:40 - Your gifts are unique to you. Someone may have a simil...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 14
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Jan 10, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, Inky & Oak discuss the importance of restoration, the power of the tongue, and the purpose of consistency. All of those components contribute to how successful your vision can be. Be prepared to understand how to operate in each and seeking an individual or group that can hold you accountable to it. 1:45 - Are you going to dwell on life sustaining thoughts or dwell on things that are life draining?3:01 - Fear is not real! It’s a false reality that prevents us from living how...
Jan 03, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows happiness under their feet.”In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss the mindset and focus level needed to survive and thrive in the not so good moments of our lives. There are always two perspectives to a situation, prepare to be on the victory side of perspectives by training the mind to see the good of the situation! The situation isn’t the focal point, but rather the lesson that can be gained from it.2:30 - What are you doing right...
Dec 27, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 12
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows happiness under their feet.”In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss the mindset and focus level needed to survive and thrive in the not so good moments of our lives. There are always two perspectives to a situation, prepare to be on the victory side of perspectives by training the mind to see the good of the situation! The situation isn’t the focal point, but rather the lesson that can be gained from it.2:30 - What are you doing right...
Dec 20, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss gender roles, results versus outcomes, deconstructing thoughts and the power of healing. Both men also breakdown why valuing your priorities with intense consistency is a game changer. 2:30 - Put down things so that others can pick it up. “You can either waste what God has given you or lose it.” The outcome you live in depends on the power of choice. 6:01 - What are three things that a woman has taught you from their intelligence?12:25- The breakdown and disc...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Be where your feet are.The choices of character development. Principles and humility.How do you respond and stand in times of controversy? Be aware of the moment. It's an opportunity for growth. But, you can also stay stagnant or revert. The choice is yours. Remember that perspective drives performance. We must be prepared to sacrifice and push through the fear that tempts us to stop altogether on the road to success. "When life is Sweet, say Thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say, Th...
Dec 06, 2021•45 min
In today’s episode, Ink and Oak discuss what it takes to sustain success and how to remain aware when life lessons are being taught. 2:08- Everything you go through is for a reason and has a purpose bigger than what you know at the time. Be aware of where you are when each purpose is realized, making necessary adjustments to support and accommodate the positive change. 6:10- If something in your life shows up unexpectedly, chances are it came to teach you a lesson. Study it, learn from it and, a...
Nov 29, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In today's episode Ink and Oak discuss the power of discernment, the process of becoming and unbecoming, and what it really means to be a good person.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Nov 22, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How important is it to have good people around you? Who do you spend your time around? In this episode of Serendipity, Ink, and Oak discuss the importance of how the people around you in your circle of influence affect the quality of your life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Nov 15, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 36
"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are...let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow."In this episode Ink and Oak talk about the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the present. We are not promised tomorrow so live to appreciate right now.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Nov 08, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
How do you start your day? In this week's Inky and Oak discuss the importance of having a morning routine that becomes that "anchor" that allows you to have the most productive day possible. They also discuss the importance of locating your ego in every situation throughout your day.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Inky and DeMarco discuss the power of submission with a focus on racism and sexism.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Oct 25, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Inky and DeMarco discuss living a life of authenticity and gratefulness. Gratitude is not just an emotion, it's a principle. No matter what happens, whether we're up or we're down, we should still be grateful. Why is that? It's because, there is a danger in going through life thinking, "When I get this or when I have that, then I'll be happy." Doing so robs us of the joy of happiness and contentment that can be ours at this stage of our journey. We have to be in a spirit of grat...
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2 of The Serendipity Podcast. In today's episode, Inky and our brand new cohost, DeMarco Mitchell spend some time talking about raising kids that are prepared for the future. Whether you are a parent, coach, mentor, educator, family member, or friend of a young person, there is something to be gleaned from this episode.DeMarco, an experienced educational professional, was one of the most influential teachers and coaches in Inky's life after being in his middle school math class...
Oct 11, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Has something in your life ever gone wrong but it ended up going right? It’s likely that there are difficult circumstances that you’ve had that were excruciating in the moment, but as you reflect on it later, you realize that it was one of the best things that occurred. As we head into Season 2 of The Serendipity Podcast, Inky reminds us of the meaning of Serendipity and why he started this podcast. He reminds us that success and accomplishment are easy to talk about but they usually come on the...
Sep 27, 2021•12 min
It is officially the end of Season 1 of The Serendipity Podcast and in this episode, Inky reflects on the last 30 weeks. Many times when we meet people, we think that’s where they’ve always been but that’s never really the case. During this season, Inky introduced us to amazing individuals who overcame obstacles, opposition, and adversity and learned from their life’s experiences to get them to where they are today. In this episode, we reflect on some of the highlights throughout the season.Lear...
Sep 20, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Inky joins Sinclair Cannon, a father and former collegiate athlete. Sinclair shares candid details about a few serendipity moments in his life that have come together to create the man that he is today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Sep 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In today's episode, Inky talks to his eighth-grade math teacher and basketball coach, DeMarco Mitchell. DeMarco, who is now a Principal in Atlantic Public Schools, speaks candidly about his journey as an athlete, coach, and educator and how he uses those experiences to speak life into today's youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Sep 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Do you take time to reflect on yourself, your relationships, your decisions, and your life in general? In today's episode, Inky sits down with Tory Dandy. Tory is the co-head and managing partner at CAA Sports Football Division. When he sits back and thinks about how he got to where he is today, it is the power of self-reflection, making good decisions, and mentorship that propelled him to be the man that he is today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUS...
Aug 30, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
"In life, there will be some failures. Everything will not start out right."Today's guest is Coach Flo, Auburn University's Women's Basketball Head Coach. She shares her remarkable story of how she transitioned from athlete to coach, even though she had no intentions of ever coaching. Throughout her journey, she encountered challenges and difficulties but they were all necessary for her growth and development as a coach and as a woman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Aug 23, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Do you believe that you can live out your goals, dreams, and aspirations in life in spite of the twists and turns life takes? This week, Inky is joined by the individual that was the inspiration for the Serendipity podcast. Ramon Foster is a former football guard who played 11 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is also a close friend of Inky's who knows and understands that serendipity is all about life taking you on an unexpected, many times painful journey, that in the end you can look ba...
Aug 16, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today's guest grew up hearing his father say, "Tough times don't test your character, they reveal your character."Inky is in the studio with Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Barbour who shares his life journey that includes changing gears after he recognized that his dreams of being a professional softball player were not going to be realized. Through this candid dialogue, you will learn how, just like Inky, Dr. Barbour took the tough times that life dealt and learned how to stay true to principle a...
Aug 09, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, Inky is joined by Robert Ayers, a former American football defensive end that played 10 years in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Listen as Inky takes you through the ups and downs in his life and how every experience made him into the man that he is today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesTHE PROCESS: TRUST IT. RESPECT IT. EMBRACE IT.
Aug 02, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
“Your struggle is your strength. If you can resist becoming negative, bitter, or hopeless, in time, your struggle will give you everything.”These are the words of Author, Authentic Servant Leader, Charismatic Transformational Executive, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Philanthropist Anthony Tuggle. In this episode, Anthony shares his captivating life journey, inclusive of unexpected kidney failure in his 20s, that led him to write his book, I'm Better Not Bitter. In the book, he talks about...
Jul 26, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
