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My guest for today is Precious Allen. She is an educator who is passionate about human rights and global citizenship.  Precious is a teacher in Chicago, Illinois and has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Reading Specialist.  Precious shared her story behind her book called "Love You for You." Her book targets self-esteem & global citizenship. Her goal is to reduce suicide & bullying among children. Topics we talked about: 00:32 Introduction 02:40 Love you for you 04:35 Her motivation to write her book. 7:32 Having the conversation about race with her daughter. 8:47 Strategizing her book layout. 10:27 Being a voice for the voiceless 13:22 Tips for Millennials parents about bullying. 14:54 Kids face a lot of pressures 16:28 Teaching Yoga and self-love in the classroom. 17:40 Working with parents who are broken. 19:28 Understanding diversity. 21:41 Going global 26:46 Three things listeners can support you.  

My guest for today is David DeCelle. He has seven years of experience as a financial advisor. Over that time, he built a successful practice along with millennial advisors. His team was ranked #1 in the country out of 350 offices. It was during that process that he recognized a massive opportunity. He recognized that large corporations have no idea how to coach and lead Millennials. That led him to start a new age training, coaching and consulting company called The Financial Advisors' Alliance. David is focused on making training fun and tailored towards the way Millennials learn best.   Topics we talked about:  3:17 Millennials in corporate America. 9:32 Millennials learn differently from past generations. 12:17 We are different from other generations. 19:50 Bridging the gap between different generations. 20:46 We are not loyal to you if you are not loyal to us. 25:17 Building your brand. 29:00 Motivation comes from momentum. 31:24 Teamwork creates more opportunities. 33:29 Let go of the old ways and follow the Millennial way. 39:26 Advice for Financial Advisors  

My guest, CJ Cannon, is the founder of Uplift Weightlifting. CJ educates youth in strength conditioning and nutrition through structured workout activities. He also teaches the basics of body mechanics while developing healthy bodies, confidence, and teamwork. Topics we talked about: 02:19 Why he created Uplift Weightlifting 6:47 Helping the youth build up their confidence. 9:35 Positive changes. 12:18 Teaching youth about taking care of their body. 15:43 Breaking the cycle and food deserts. 17:32 Relating to the youth makes a huge difference. 25:21 Go to cheat meal. 27:26 Contact info.

My guest for today is Jazmin Herrera. She is a Real Estate Agent in Houston, TX. She is determined to educate as many relocating individuals & families on the home buying process in the Houston area. Topics we talked about:  2:30 Relocating to different states. 4:00 Real Estate wasn't always the big picture. 7:04 The switch to work in Real Estate 8:47 Family support. 10:26 Latino parents pushing education. 14:35 Her WHY. 16:27 How to find your WHY. 17:05 Should I quit or not?!?!? 21:16 Having a team is key. 21:54 Where would Jazmin be if she quit Real Estate? 24:04 The younger Jazmin. 25:51 Leaving her mom 26:30 Why educating home buyers is important to her. 27:51 Tips for future home buyers 29:39 Advice for future Real Estate Agents. 32:28 Go for it!

My guest for today has a passion for elevating, empowering and inspiring the youth. He is  The CEO of Royal Fire Currently serves in the United States Air Force A Speaker Author of Passage to Glory Empowerment and Leadership trainer The transition from high school to college was not easy for him but it taught him life lessons. Donivyn shares the obstacles he overcame to empower students and men.  Topics we talked about:  3:36 Finding his purpose. 9:38 Playing catch up and surviving in college. 13:53 It's important to have a male figure in your life. 16:38 Feeling empty without a father 18:48 Build a mindset to find your purpose. 21:28 How important is to have a positive network? 25:05 Man on Fire – A safe place for men to talk. 28:10 Challenging men to step out of their confront zone. 28:55 Info on Man on Fire webinar 29:58 Talking to 10,000 students 33:54 Putting things into different perspective. 36:35 Contact info.    

My guest Adam Marinelli combined his passion for DIY home projects, background in career counseling, talent development, and became…the DIY Career Guy. He is on a mission to help empower any individual and organizations to take control of their career development. Adam shares rich information that will help you change your mindset about your career. If you are looking for a job or need career advice, this episode is for you. Topics that we talked about: 00:29 Introduction 3:24 Change your career mindset. 6:13 Why are Millennials leaving their jobs after two years? 8:37 Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. 10:26 How does someone find career clarity? 13:37 Your degree won’t save you. 16:39 How do you build a network? 20:18 Is LinkedIn important for career building?   24:10 Your resume and cover letter are too damn long!!!! 30:30 You need a coach, not a cheerleader.  34:52 Something is wrong....you need to change the way you approach your career. 37:39 Closing 

LeCarlo Beaty is a self defense trainer and the author of Life Insurance: Basic Guide for Women's Safety and Self Defense. LeCarlo shares self-defense tips for women from his book. In his book, he offers information to help women to begin the process of thinking about personal safety and physical self-defense techniques. The goal of his book is to help empower and educate people through personal safety and self-defense training. Here are the topics we talked about:   00:23 Intro 00:42 More about LeCarlo Beaty 1:38  Self-defense classes are geared for women.  4:56  Who are the classes for? 6:31  Building trust with the new members. 6:56  Why is it important for Women to learn self-defense 7:48  What advice do you give women in your class? 8:46  What do predators look for? 10:27 How is fear a good thing? 11:27 Home safety tips. 13:11 More home safety tips. 14:57 College campus tips. Walk around at night. 16:22 Lessons learned from being a coach. 18:57 What to keep in mind before buying a weapon. 20:55 Invest in yourself to protect yourself. 22:34 Social media Book link: Life Insurance: Basic Guide for Women's Safety and Self Defense Follow LeCarlo on Instagram @lecarlo_beaty  

Joining me today is Nate Evans Jr. He is a Personal Trainer, Actor, and Basketball Coach.  He is the author of Building Muscle: Life is Your Trainer. He shares the "Keys to Building Muscle" that he learned from facing adversity head on which helped him become the man he is today. His goal is to share those keys in an attempt to help others who come from similar backgrounds as himself and others who may be having difficulties overcoming adversity as well. Topics we talked about:  00:32 Guest Intro 2:54 Overcoming adversity served a purpose. 5:26 Loving himself to move forward. 7:37 Not being satisfied with his accomplishments and being negative 9:34 Social Media Pressures. 10:57 Finding support through faith. 13:00 Separating from God. 13:56 Best ways to talk about mental health. 15:04 Using fitness to help cope with his pain. 16:41 Treating his body as a temple. 18:06 Someone needs to be saved right now. 20:36 Someone is waiting for what you are building. 22:15 Time does not wait for anyone. 25:19 You can’t go back and change the past. 26:23 Mom's rules. 29:39 You are who you surround yourself with. 30:51 Carrying the torch for his mom. 32:27 Contact information Nate's Instagram: nate.evansjr Host Email: dmpodcast17@gmail.com Host Instagram: dm_podcast  

Joining me today is Steven Hughes. He is the founder of Know Money Inc.  After making every money mistake imaginable as a Clemson University student and young professional, Steven took massive action over the course of four years to improve his financial situation. He launched Know Money Inc. in 2014 to help Millennials avoid the money slip-ups he faced. He’s now a nationally Certified Financial Education Instructor and manages all of the programs for the Know Money Inc. team. The topics for today are about credit scores and debt. Steven shares tips on how to fix your credit and work on lowering your debt. Topics we talked about: 1:41 Define credit score and debt? 3:32 Common questions people ask about their debt. 4:09 Credit score goals. 5:26 Being financially fit. 5:50 Raising your credit score, taking action, and paying off debt blindly. 9:29 What is considered good debt? 10:46 Are student loans good debt? 12:12 Paying the minimum on your credit cards. 14:29 Does it hurt to check your credit score. 15:59 Having the mindset to pay off your debt. 19:07 How to track your payments. 20:26 Advice on taking action and side hustle 22:49 You have to accept the truth about your debt. 24:13 Cut out your expenses 24:50 It’s possible to pay off your debt. 26:14 Being transparent about his past debt. 27:24 Life theme song 28:41 Contact info Contact info Instagram: @knowmoneysteve Website: know-money.org Host Email: dmpodcast17@gmail.com Host Instagram: dm_podcast

    Joining me today is Bobby Panton. He is an Emotional Eating Coach, Speaker, Author, and Ceo of Keto Life.  Bobby Panton shares his emotional journey with weight loss, death in the family, and his addiction to eating.  Bobby pulls back the curtain and bares the gut-wrenching struggle, shame, disappointment, and depression that accompanied his decades-long struggle. Clarity was found after a near death experience in Las Vegas causing him to create the Guilt Free method. Topics We Talked About:   1:09 Why is food part of his story? 4:38 What is emotional eating? 5:48 Food triggers. 9:00 Forgiving his mother. 9:59 Hiding behind his emotions. 10:50 Never waking up from a nap. 13:45 Broken ribs and the process. 15:31 Accepting emotional eating. 16:31 Food guidelines. 17:32 We are programmed to be emotional eaters. 18:04 How to avoid emotional eating. 26:51 Self-image problems. 27:34 Loving Bobby for Bobby. 28:37 Reasons for writing his book. 30:24 Needing two seatbelts on the plane. 31:33 Feeling embarrassed. 32:23 Getting support and an accountability partner. 36:46 Lessons and challenges with emotional eating 38:47 Mean Chicken Parm. 39:28 Emotional eating advice. Bobby Patton info: Website: breakupwithdebbie.com Instagram: @bobbypanton Host contact info Jose A. Contreras Email: dmpodcast17@gmail Instagram: @dm_podcast    

Joining me today is Mostafa Ghonim. He is a DREAMer, DOer, Communicator & Business Owner. He is a great man who is UNDOCUMENTED & he EMBRACES IT.  He has faced many challenges in his life. He made it his life's mission to guide first-generation, minority and at-risk students. Using his message to inspire students, he speaks on the topics of Leadership, academic and cultural transition so that our young generation is prepared to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Topics:  00:25 Guest Intro 1:44 New York Yankees fan 2:18 Baseball Growing Up 2:35 Favorite Baseball Memory 4:00 Undocumented & Embrace it 5:40 Egypt to America 9:04 Parent Support after 9/11 10:53 Surviving after 9/11 13:05 Battling His Identity 16:90 The Different Faces of DACA 20:23 Undocumented Immigrants Taking Jobs 22:56 November 8, 2016 26:45 March 5, 2018 29:09 Pressure on Congress and Senators 30:46 Are Undocumented Immigrants Safe? 31:40 Lessons & Challenges 34:40 Internet Warriors 36:38 Questions for President Donald Trump 38:04 Zero Ounce of Hate 38:58 A Dreamer with a Business 43:40 Words for You 45:39 Contact info Website: www.mostafaghonim.com Instagram: mostafa_ghonim Host Email: dmpodcast17@gmail.com Host Instagram: dm_podcast   

Joining me today is Ricky Venters. He is the Co-Author of Purpose Pioneers. He shares how he overcame life-threatening limitations. Ricky Venters has been hospitalized on multiple occasions and had numerous near-death experiences. Today, though Ricky still struggles with this debilitating disease, he is determined to never give up the fight. Ricky has vowed he will use his life’s experience to encourage others to keep fighting for their lives and transform obstacles into opportunities. Topics We Talked About:  0:14 Who is Ricky Venters? 3:34 How I was inspired by Ricky's story. 4:11 What is Purpose Pioneers about? 6:33 Adversity Ricky faced to be part of the book Purpose Pioneers. 8:38 What is asthma? 10:10 His many asthma triggers. 11:55 His frustration and depressing point with asthma. 14:26 Looking at asthma as a blessing. 15:36 Parent support throughout his condition. 18:18 Talking about his condition to the community. 20:29  Why he made it his mission to talk about asthma in the book Purpose Pioneers. 21:15 Lessons he learned living with chronic asthma? 22:43 Asthma in his family. 25:07 Giving the blueprint to his children. 26:50 Why should people buy Purpose Pioneers 30:32 His go-to Karaoke song Get in contact with Ricky Venters at http://rickyventers.com/ Subscribe to Decoding Millennials Podcast on Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Instagram: dm_podcast If you have any questions, you can email me at dmpodcast17@gmail.com   

Michael Barham is a heralded basketball coach at McAdory High School, located in McCalla, Alabama. Coach Barham discovered a passion for personal development. This led him to establish, Push Elevation, a successful youth training and mentoring program focused on cultivating a winning mindset for youth to achieve excellence on the court and in all aspects of life. Michael inspires and empowering youth with workshops at youth ministries, camps, and schools. Subscribe to Decoding Millennials Podcast on Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Instagram: dm_podcast If you have any questions, you can email me at dmpodcast17@gmail.com 

Joining me today is Eric Jones Jr.  Eric was born with a rare disease called radial dysplasia or radial club hands.  Radial dysplasia, also known as radial club hand or radial longitudinal deficiency, is a congenital difference occurring in a longitudinal direction resulting in a radial deviation of the wrist and shortening of the forearm. Only 1 out of a million people are born with radial club hand. Eric’s condition caused him to have over ten different surgeries from the age of six months until he was eighteen years old. His situation didn’t stop him from being like everyone else or overcoming milestones from not being able to use his hand mobility. Subscribe to Decoding Millennials Podcast on Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.  Instagram: dm_podcast If you have any questions, you can email me at dmpodcast17@gmail.com 

Joining me today is Sara Beth Allen.  She is a millennial who has done great things in the community and has overcome adversity.    Topics we talked about:   Working for Gary Vaynerchuk  Working for two United States Senators, Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). Surviving cancer Not knowing how to get insurance Millennials do not understand health insurance Trusting the medical system

Joining me today is Michael Marra. He is the founder of Millennial Entrepreneur Group. We had a great conversation about:  Are you fit to own a business? How to grow your business?  Business plans. How to start a business. Lawyers. Social Media. And much more.

Joining me today is Steven Hughes. He is the founder of Know Money Inc.  After making every money mistake imaginable as a Clemson University student and young professional, Steven took massive action over the course of four years to improve his financial situation. He launched Know Money Inc in 2014 to help millennials avoid the money slip-ups he faced. He’s now a nationally Certified Financial Education Instructor and manages all of the programs for the Know Money team.  

Joining me today is Jennifer Garcia. She graduated from Georgia State University with Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)in Psychology. Jennifer began her career at 22 while a junior in college and now a Real Estate Agent in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mission is to connect Millennials with their dream home. Topics we talked about: How she started her career Her mission of helping Millennials connect to their dream home. Being first generation Latina How she handles challenges Misconception of social media and much more

My guest for today talks about her journey in the S.T.E.M. field, her plans after graduation and much more. Joining me today is Cecilia Fernandez. She is a student at Arizona State University and she is studying Forensic Science.  Check out her interview.  Email me if you have any questions or request at dmpodcast17@gmail.com  Follow me on Instagram @dm_podcast and FB Decoding Millennials Podcast.