The Empowerment Platform Show

Have you ever been down in the dumps? In a funk? Not moving forward or progressing? We all have been there. Corey and I both were there just a few weeks ago which prompted this conversation. We will be discussing several strategies that will help you get out of the funk and move forward. Life will throw obstacles in the way, but we should not get stuck and trapped in the funk for too long!

Are you committed to ineffectiveness? Are you committed to lack? Are you committed to be being unhealthy? While you might say ohh of course not, the fact is if you are not intentionally committed to doing the best for you, then by default you are committed to the negative aspect.  So we ask what are you committed to? You may have to have that hard internal conversation with yourself to figure it out. Maybe that is a blindspot for you.  Listen in as we discuss how to understand what we are committed to and then more importantly how to change it. Like and share this video! Text “Empowerment” to 443-230-5587 to join our exclusive text community.

Do you feel stuck? Trapped? Or in the rat race?  Corey and I discuss practical tips to move past the feeling of being stuck. Are you moving in the direction you want to move in? Are you reading? Are you applying information that has been shared with you?  At some point you have to move forward in life and just start. You can make the adjustments, but you have to move.

If you missed last weeks live Corey and I are recapping the episode and talking about our takeaways! Mindset, Mindset, Mindset!

A paradigm is a pattern, model, standard, or way of looking at something. Most of us are stuck in paradigms that are detrimental to our lives. Think of a constant cycle of the same decisions being made that hold us back. How do you change this? What can a person do to Shift their paradigm and begin making the decisions that will get us to where we want to be. On this episode Corey and I talk with Paul "Preech" Garrett who will walk us through how to actually begin to SHIFT our Paradigms. If you feel STUCK in life then this episode is a must listen! Meet Paul Garrett Be who you were created to be and do what you were created to do. This is the affirmation Paul C. Garrett lives and teaches by. As a dynamic Pastor, leadership coach and speaker, Paul is the embodiment of the Be & Do with Confidence philosophy. In ministry for nearly 20 years, Paul knows first-hand the dedication, perseverance and sacrifice it takes to succeed. Growing up in Dallas, Paul had huge obstacles to overcome, but he always believed in his purpose and the hope that life would get better. After joining the United States Navy, Paul committed to the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. With Leadership Certification under John Maxwell and as a Certified Speaker with Eric Thomas and Associates, Paul delivers each high-energy message uniquely and charismatically; inspiring you to make positive changes now to live your best life and go from being good to being phenomenal with confidence. Much more than a speaker, Paul has a heart for people and desires to see every person he comes into contact with live their life to its full potential. Whether it’s through one-on-one personal development or motivating a crowd of thousands, Paul Garrett wants to inspire you to Be and Do with Confidence!

Often times we find ourselves in hard times and instead of choosing to overcome we complain. We let our situations or our circumstances rule us and we decide to give in or give up. On this episode I take a journey with Anthony Diggs Sr. who overcame obstacles that many of us only see in movies or read in books. From civil war in his native country to the projects in the U.S. Anthony has shown that with discipline and a will to be more anyone can overcome. If you feel like you were dealt a bad hand in life, you need to listen to this story of success. Anthony has become a successful real estate investor owning many rental properties. His relationship with his tenants is another story all on its own. Talk about empowerment you will find it in this episode. There are many life lessons right here so join us and apply the principles of Trust the Process, Know the Game to change your life.

Are you married? Thinking about getting married? In a long term relationship? This Sunday 10/18 @730PM EST we will be talking about marriage and relationships with Snooks & Lovey hosts of the Married into Crazy Podcast! Snooks and Lovey met on a blind date and when they got engaged, his heart was pierced...not by Cupid's arrow, but by an old steak knife wielded by Ronna's enraged ex-boyfriend. They survived the ordeal of Lovey being stabbed THROUGH the heart in that moment, but imagine overcoming the collateral damage to the families - distrust, finger pointing, boycotting the marriage ceremony, and Ronna asking for a divorce 4 years later. Combining backgrounds as a Certified Innermetrix Consultant and Extreme Execution Coaches along with training in Human Relations and Sociology, Snooks and Lovey have vowed to help a million couples navigate the complexities of marriage by using their experiences and expertise.

Leaders are developed in adversity. Join as as we discuss how Aisha Thomas developed into the leader she is today even through she faced adversity and major obstacles throughout her life. Aisha Thomas is a Leadership and Team Development Expert, Consultant and Professional Speaker. She is a published Author that aims to develop leaders and teams to improve: CULTURE, COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT and DIVERSITY.As a migrant from West Africa, Aisha grew up watching her mother manage a popular hair studio on the third floor of their home. Her father was a successful business man who was respected in their community. Their migration to the United States was seen as a chance to provide their children with more educational and economic opportunities. After overcoming a challenging transition, Aisha obtained her first leadership position at the age of 20 and as she excelled in multiple leadership roles, managed multiple performing teams and developed leaders at the first tier to executive tiers.As a member of the United States Air Force, she has proudly served her country during peacetime and global conflicts. She manages a local mentorship program within the San Antonio Independent School District to develop male youth leaders.  As the Community Leader, Aisha serves as the Co-Founder and Program Manager for Mentoring 100, a local youth leadership program.  She creates curriculum, coordinates instruction and leads a team of military mentors from various backgrounds.  She has also provided mentorship and training to JROTC programs and At-Risk schools to aid in developing future leaders.As the CEO of We Speak They Speak, LLC, her organization aims to bridge communication barriers between generations and develop the leaders of today and tomorrow. Aisha is a multiple award winner for her professional and community service towards developing managers, teams, and the next generation of leaders, today’s youth. She won the Non Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2019 as her leadership skills, process improvement and program development expertise stood out within her organization.  Aisha currently offers a wide range of programs and services from keynotes, coaching, consulting and workshops.

Joel Kibble is an award-winning musician, author and inspirational speaker who travels the world using his art to help people heal.   Why?  Because he needs it.So let’s dispense with formalities.  His friends call him Joey.  Call him Joey.Joey is real. He says, “truth is oxygen and transparency is freedom.”His musical career is stellar.  As a musician, Joey is a member of the award-winning Take 6. The multi-platinum selling group has earned 10 Grammy's, 10 Dove Awards and a host of other honors. During his time with Take 6 Joel has written and co-produced several of their most requested songs.  His love for writing and performing are part of his soul.And what you hear is this: fame doesn’t fix or fill you.  Life is so much more than awards and accomplishments.  Life is about love, acceptance, healing and growth.His life started in Buffalo, NY and his father’s ministry pitched him into the culture shock of Tennessee and Alabama.  Preacher’s kids live in a bubble.  It’s hard to breathe in a bubble.But those experiences prepared him to “need” healing.  And forced him to learn to breathe.When you hear his lyrics you hear his heart.And what you hear is this: fame doesn’t fix or fill you.  Life is so much more than awards and accomplishments.  Life is about love, acceptance, healing and growth.The frustrations of being a preacher’s kid gave him lots of opportunities for all of the above.Joey was an athlete.  As a competitive swimmer he trained hard hoping to make the junior Olympics. Life was training him for something else.  Life has this way of using one thing to teach you another.  Through swimming he learned how to train, compete, and work hard in pursuit of a goal.  All those skills would be used, just not in the water.Joey graduated from Oakwood University where he studied Organizational Management.But that came after leaving school to join Take 6 in 1991 riding the wave of some of the group's greatest success.  Take 6 was on a roll.  The darling of the jazz world! 4 years in a row they won Jazz Vocal Group of the year.  They traveled the world, sang to sold out crowds, and worked with legends of the industry like Quincy Jones.Joey, from the outside looking in, had it all.  Joey, from the inside looking out, had nothing.  As Take 6 was peaking Joey was breaking.He found out that success isn’t a remedy for emptiness...Here’s where the transparency comes in...Joey broke.He hit the wall head on, and Joey went through seemingly impossible experiences. He lived through them...sang through them...wrote through them...and found his truth (oxygen) through all of them.Facing his truth caused him to grow into his calling.   And, the wall was his WAY, his path. Joey knows what it feels like to hurt.  He also knows what it feels like to heal.That’s why he’s committed his art to the work of helping people heal. Joey is sharing his journey with the love(s) of his life, his wife Tina and his daughters, Karly and Aria.They live in Nashville, TN.

Did you know that you could own and operate your own ATM machines? Did you know that you can build a business around it? I had no idea until recently that you could own ATMs. Talk about another investment strategy! Join us this Sunday @ 730PM as I talk with Philip Webb who has owned and operated ATMs for 20+ years! He will take us through the process of creating a business around ATMs and best practices!Philip Webb, President of PDQ Merchant Enterprises Inc. in Johnsburg, IL I have been in the ATM business for 20 plus years. Philip Webb has written a book and developed an A to Z course along with coaching to the ATM business covering everything from beginner’s to intermediate view point. I have continually taught companies how to enter and exit the ATM business. I have served as President of the Illinois Coin Machine Association (ICMOA), from 2011 to 2014 whereI work with state legislators, lobbyist and the Illinois gaming board daily to cultivate the current environment that Illinois is enjoying now. I am currently the President of the McHenry Chamber Networking MC3 group. I teach Faith Formation in our local church. I believe this helps shape the youth to a positive environment. PDQ is also a registered ATM ISO sponsored by Pueblo Bank & Trust located out of Pueblo Colorado. PDQ is also a proud member of the AmericanAmusement Machine Association (AAMA), the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (ILHLA), the Coin Laundry Association (CLA), the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), the Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA), the Wisconsin Amusement Music Operators Association(WAMO), the Missouri Amusement Operators Association (MOAMOA) and the Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association (MCMOA).

Alan Lazaros is the co-host of the Hyper Conscious Podcast and a Peak Performance Business Coach.Years ago at age 26, after being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything.His father passed away in a car accident at age 28 when he was only 2.So this car accident really shook his snow-globe…He questioned everything. What if that was it? Did I live a life true to myself? How courageously did I fight for what I believe in? How fiercely did I love?Not liking his answers and filled with regret, he decided to change forever.Today, Alan’s a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach and Consultant, and the Co-host of The Hyper Conscious podcast.Between Speaking, Podcasting, Coaching & Consulting, Alan has clocked and tracked thousands of hours inspiring, motivating and educating others on how to master their systems and design a magnificent life on their own terms.Alan believes that life is about choices.He grew up his entire life hearing stories about his father, and he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter.What’s going to matter is how you chose to live.

Join us as we deep dive into real estate investing with Brentin Hess. Brentin L. Hess became a licensed Real Estate Professional for Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland in February 2013. Brentin’s WHY is making a generational impact, his HOW is real estate investing, and his WHAT is real estate sales, flipping houses, and owning rentals.​While serving as an Accounting and Finance Analyst for the Department of Defense for 5 years, Brentin earned his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Towson University and has earned his MBA. He was able to “flip his way out of student loan debt” and has been able to quit his job thanks to his real estate investments.​Along with being a Keller Williams Certified Instructor, Brentin is also an instructor and Board of Directors Member for the non-profit, Keller Williams Kids Can with Gary Keller, and has now become one of Maryland’s top real estate professionals who helps people buy, sell, and invest in real estate. Brentin has flipped 50+ houses, owns 44 rentals, wholesales, and coaches clients of all experience levels on how to build their own real estate investing businesses.​Brentin enjoys playing and watching just about every sport, and spending time with his family and friends!

Vonne Williams is an investor, International Business Coach, and TaxAccountant committed to supporting entrepreneurs and young adults in creating generational wealth for themselves, their families and their communities. When the market crashed in 2007 and after a very bad divorce later in that same year she found herself broke and living in her minivan. From that experience and the lessons that she learned, Vonne dedicates her life to forwarding others and herself in living the best financial life through personal development methodologies. Coaching is her passionbut also enjoys researching stocks and real estate opportunities.Vonne has a thriving tax practice in Harlem as well as being part of the Social Change Agents Institute.While being a Change Agent, she travels to South Africa to collaborate with Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg, Mafeking and Cape Town.Vonne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Technology from Norfolk State University, a Certificate in Audio Engineering and Production from the Institute of Audio Research and is Certified Holistic Life Coach.She also spent 6 years in the United States Army as a Communications Officer. She serves as Chair of the Board of Deacons and Chair of the Stewardship Ministry at her church where she shares her message of abundance and she speaks at numerous public schools and not-for-profits throughout the country encouraging others to dream big and follow theirpassions.

Wykein Dean who will join me and discuss the importance of life insurance and investing. He will show us the strategy around obtaining life insurance and investing starting with as little as $25.00 a month.

Michael Benjamin is a story teller and the CEO of the purpose-driven, personal development company, GoldenOne Dream. He is the author of the self-help fiction book, The Power of Yet. He was debt free at 23 and published this book to provide others with the financial mindset he had when he paid off his $30k+ student loan debt in one year.

How is your health? What about your fitness level?Rochelle T. Parks is a wife of 26+ years, mother of three and retired active duty military officer with 20+ years of experience in the health and wellness industry.  Outside of her role as Wife and Mother, she spends a great deal of her time transforming lives through health coaching, facilitating biblical weight loss and nutrition classes at her church and impacting others through virtual personal training.  Some of her noted health coaching clients include Dr. Eric Thomas, critically acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker and pastor. Rochelle is also an Amazon Best Selling Author having written her book, "The Priority Has to Be You...Ten Keys to Achieving Optimal Health."  Rochelle is a Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) respectively.Website: RochelleTParks.comApparel: store.yourhealthmotivator.comFacebook: Rochelle T. ParksInstagram: rochelletparksTwitter: rochelletparks

What is Kingdom Building and why is it necessary?

Life will certainly knock you down. You have to keep pushing forward. 

Kamaren Dawson discuss with us how being a black belt is a lifestyle and how martial arts can empower your life in many areas not just physical.

How are you living your life? What principles do you embody?