Winning Minds

WINNING begins in the MIND. Enjoy these conversations with everyday people who overcame difficulties and setbacks, or simply recognized how their way of thinking limited their own abilities and opportunities. They did this (and continue doing it!) by learning that success and WINNING start in the MIND and how we think. With WINNING MINDS we can Think better. Do better. Be better.

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Winning Minds 2020.05 with Javy Gaona *1 of 2

When he was 13 years old, the healthy, happy life he lived was turned upside down and within a few years became, as he describes it, reckless. In this episode I talk with Javy Gaona about his tumultuous middle and high school years, and what that led to after high school. But now he is winning, thanks to a critical decision and a new way of looking at accountability and responsibility. *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* Music during Ad Sponsor: Butterfly Woke by Jeris...

Jul 15, 2020•19 min

2020.04 Hurl Steward: From the Streets to the Pulpit (His True Story)

On this episode you going to hear a man who not only made difficult changes while suffering painful criticism, but also a man whose heart is large and humble. Hurl said, “The very same people who were putting me down and talking about me began to call me up and say, ‘Tell me what you did…I want to change my life.’” He also points out personal responsibility, saying, “I had to make some decisions. I had to change some things.” I encourage you to listen to this episode twice because I guarantee yo...

Jul 01, 2020•13 min

2020.03 Cedrick Paschal: Real Life Story of an Ex-Racist (2 of 2)

This is part 2 of a two part series with Cedrick Paschal, a black man raised and still living in Athens, GA. This episode we get into more of his story and specifically how he has been able to succeed and WIN in the sensitive and difficult area of race-relations. I understand this is not everyone’s story, but I believe his in particular is very powerful and enlightening, and I hope it is useful to you. Official Winning Minds Podcast Merch | Redbubble *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle ...

Jun 23, 2020•23 min

2020.02 Cedrick Paschal: He Had to Move Because of the KKK (1 of 2)

Did you ever hear the story about the baby born in Bethlehem whose family had to move because of potential threats against his life? No, I’m not talking about Jesus. This is actually how Cedrick Paschal’s life began. Join us on this episode, part 1 of a two part series about his life, and how he, as a black man, has been able to WIN in the sensitive and difficult area of race-relations. I understand this is not everyone’s story, but I believe his, in particular, is very powerful and enlightening...

Jun 22, 2020•25 min

2020.01 Gelson da Cunha: Trouble and Trust

From age 16 until age 19, his life experience went from a young man in a happy home to a broken home, to a crime statistic. But now he is happily married with children and becoming a powerful, positive influence in his community. A big part of Gelson learning to WIN in life was realizing the value of authority and discipline, love and affirmation, and deciding who he should trust to be a healthy role model for himself. “You only really change when you change your mind.” Official Winning Minds Po...

Jun 15, 2020•18 min

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