The Success Engineer discusses entrepreneurship and investing in yourself with CEO and Co-CEO Angelo Wright and Derrell Johnson of Dscover Ur Dzine, LLC. The Kansas City based interior design CEO shares how their company had to pivot as a result of the pandemic and much more! For more information about their products and services check out their website www.dscoverurdzine.com
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Having a plan is great but how you pursue your goals through adversity makes you who you are. The Success Engineer discusses the pursuit of your dreams through adversity with long time friend and former beat cop Kenny Woodard.
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The Success Engineer is joined by good friend from graduate school Larry Williams who is an educator, football coach, and DJ. In this episode we talk about making $400 a month as graduate assistants, our career paths, side hustles, and of course we talk about giving back to the younger generations with great insights into our success journeys.
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The Success Engineer discusses dramatic career changes that don’t necessarily involve traditional jobs with Ariell Suzanne. Ariell Suzanne is from Chicagoland and Northern Illinois and currently lives in Kansas City. She is an entrepreneur, freelance writer, advocate with Beautycounter, and runway model with big dreams for much more (stay tuned!). She is passionate about culture, the arts industries, holistic health and wellness, and inspiring and influencing others with authenticity to dream bi...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Educator Michael Loveless joins the Success Engineer to discuss preparing our kids early. Mike reveals how he struggled with a learning disability and how he was able to overcome it to go on to get a Masters degree and become a Physical Education teacher. Please support The Success Is My Religion podcast and the WRKHRDMOVEMENT by a monthly monetary donation through anchor. Rate and leave a review on your favorite podcast streaming service. Get your official Success Is My Religion t-shirt here ....
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We ended last weeks episode a little abruptly and with everything going on in the world in regards to race we had to do a part 2. We talk about George Floyd, police brutality, life as an African American in America and a message for our white friends. Success Points: Critical Conversations Listening Empathy Empowerment Don't forget to rate and leave a review! Get your official Success Is My Religion shirt here !...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
The Success Engineer discusses introversion with Aaron Whitfield, the creator of "The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert" podcast. Check out his podcast and follow his Instagram page @blackintrovertpodcast Success Points: Being an introvert and the success journey. Being an introvert in the workplace. The mystery of introverts. Self awareness. Ahmaud Arbery If you like this podcast consider supporting me in the WRKHRDMOVEMENT with a monthly donation. You can also get the exclusive Success is ...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The Success Engineer discusses financial planning with Financial Advisor Jayson M. Thornton. Along with being a good friend and classmate at Missouri Valley College Jayson is licensed in financial and tax planning based out of St. Louis, Missouri. He has been recognized by Small Business Monthly as Best Accountants in St. Louis. SUCCESS POINTS: Money management during the pandemic for everyone. Do you need a lot of money to start financial planning. What high school and college aged adults do to...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Success Engineer discusses black and brown educators with Cornell Ellis, Educator and CEO of BLOC - Brothers Liberating Our Communities Highlights Why is there a shortage of black educators? (7:15) Amplify conference (10:25) Parenting and Leadership Roles (26:10) BLOC led Instructional Coaching for schools (37:05) Food deserts (44:00) Tip for your success journey (58:00) Don't forget to order your official podcast t-shirt here...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Success Engineer talks Higher Education with Darby Gough, the Assistant Vice President of Student Success at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. Darby was Micheal's boss when he was a Residence Hall Director for three and a half years. During his time at Avila was when The Success Engineer began his study of success and created the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement and the concept of the WRKHRDMOVEMENT. We discuss the affect the pandemic is having on Higher Education ...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The Success Engineer talks Group Fitness with "The Michael Jordan of Zumba" Angie Braesch. With over 17 years of teaching experience Angie is the person who encouraged me to pursue a career in Group Fitness. She was my instructor when I first started my Group Fitness journey. Her leadership and welcoming personality connected people from all backgrounds and ethnicities through one common theme, fitness. Enjoy this episode as we talk about our combined 27 years of group fitness. Get your Success ...
Apr 23, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness. Topics Fitness Money Environment Get your Success Is My Religion T-Shirt! https://sheheartshirts.com/products/the-podcast?_pos=1&_sid=048d32a56&_ss=r
Apr 21, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness. Topics Fitness Money Environment Get your Success Is My Religion T-Shirt! https://sheheartshirts.com/products/the-podcast?_pos=1&_sid=048d32a56&_ss=r
Apr 20, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The Success Engineer discusses success with Sean Hurdle and how he started his nonprofit from scratch. Sean is the founder of the Be Worthy nonprofit based out of Los Angeles advancing food sustainability and promoting health, active lifestyles. Check out BeWorthy online at beworthy.org and on Instagram @beworth_ ORDER NOW! SUCCESS IS MY RELIGION T-SHIRT Represent the podcast and your own study of success with the Success is My Religion t-shirt through the link below! And get your significant ot...
Apr 19, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The Success Engineer discusses success with Sean Hurdle and how he started his nonprofit from scratch. Sean is the founder of the Be Worthy nonprofit based out of Los Angeles advancing food sustainability and promoting health, active lifestyles. Check out BeWorthy online at beworthy.org and on Instagram @beworth_ ORDER NOW! SUCCESS IS MY RELIGION T-SHIRT Represent the podcast and your own study of success with the Success is My Religion t-shirt through the link below! And get your significant ot...
Apr 18, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Success Engineer continues speaking with Credit Recovery Specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.
Apr 17, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Success Engineer speaks with credit restoration specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.
Apr 16, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The Success Engineer with special guest and family member Alana Henry, Editor-In-Chief of The Writique discuss success when it comes to entrepreneurship, resumes, interviews, and much more! Alana graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia. She was a teacher and is now a certified professional resume writer, online profile writer, copyrwriter, and Editor-In-Chief at her OWN company The Writique. Be sure to check out all of her services at www.thewritique.com...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Architect Robert Robinson Taylor (No relation)
Apr 14, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Success Engineer and Andre Alan discuss some of the impacts the Great Recession had on their career plans and obstacles they overcame during their college years. Andre Alan was the first in his family to attend college away from home. His education journey has taken him from the corn fields of Marshall, MO at Missouri Valley College to Mizzou, Illinois, Texas, and back to Mizzou to finish his PHD in Sports Psychology. You don't want to miss the great advice he gives for people in their succe...
Apr 14, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The Success Engineer discusses in depth being forced to navigate his collegiate process. This process helped with the practice needed to produce the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement.
Apr 14, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode we play “Name that successful person!”. The Success Engineer talks about what made him think about talking about success, his plans for the future, and make sure you listen until the end to find out who’s the greatest reverse engineerist ever!
Apr 08, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
With a Masters degree and years of experience geared up for a promising future “The Success Engineer” discusses his struggles during “The Great Recession”. A time when 8.7 million jobs were lost due to an economic crisis.
Apr 06, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode “The Success Engineer” discuses the structure of the rebooted podcast. 1. Quote 2. Successful person of color 3. Book recommendation 4. Song of the episode 5. The mind of Micheal
Apr 01, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Yeah it’s nice to know someone that can help you get to the next level just don’t be 100% dependent on that to happen for you. I discuss why it’s important to have independent thinking in all aspects of life.
Mar 17, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Have goals and don’t be afraid to tell the world your plans but be prepared to put in the work necessary to make it happen. “Speak it into existence. Work it into reality.” - The Success Engineer
Mar 17, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Overcoming adversity is tough but you become so much stronger in the process. My favorite quote is “Every adversity comes with it the seed of its equivalent advantage.” - Napoleon Hill
Mar 17, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This is the perfect time to plan and prepare for your future success. Develop a plan you can come out of this pandemic ready to execute!
Mar 17, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Success Engineer discusses some things that cause him to struggle which prevents growth and reaching his fullest potential.
Mar 12, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Love might be too strong of a word when we first think about our long term goals. When we enjoy as an initial reaction it will become something we’re more likely to do again. Enjoying something opens the doors of exploration that could lead to the love we seek.
Mar 12, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12