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Tastemaker, Rainmaker, Deal Maker, marketing genius and relationship builder are just some of the few titles that describe Dennis Archer Jr. Dennis is also a wonderful father, husband and entrepreneur. Dennis Archer Jr. is the president of Archer Corporate services, the Publisher of Ambassador Magazine, and the CEO of Ignition Media Group an experiential marketing firm that works with Grey Goose, General Motors, Ferrari, BMW of North America BET and more. In this episode you will learn the art of building relationships. This is a game changing interview!! Brief Background Dennis W. Archer Jr., an attorney, is the founding partner and serves as the president of Archer Corporate Services (ACS); a founding principal of Hamilton Woodlynne Publishing, which publishes Ambassador, and as the president and CEO of Ignition Media Group (IMG). Leveraging his background in marketing and advertising, Archer has created a portfolio of companies, each creating niches for themselves. In 2004, he founded ACS along with CEO, Mike Carr. Under their leadership, ACS has grown into one of the nation’s leading marketing fulfillment services firms serving clients such as General Motors, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Michelin. Ambassador, the brainchild of Archer, is a, nationally influenced regional publication that provides an informing and provocative perspective of what’s hot, smart and engaging while supporting its advertisers with digital and event based campaigns. Ignition Media Group, a boutique integrated marketing agency headquartered in downtown Detroit, specializes in experiential marketing, public relations, event production, and brand development for clients including Art Van, Viacom, Triton Properties, Library Street Contemporary Fine Art, General Motors, Cauley Ferrari and Bacardi North America. Archer, a native Detroiter, received Motto “Anything you decide to do, do it 100 percent”. Dennis Archer (Dennis’s Dad) The Moment From a very young age Dennis always wanted to have his own money. From cutting grass to throwing parties Dennis made it his lifelong mantra to have his own money. Dennis interned at law firms all through high school and college. After college Dennis went to work at an African American Real Estate company and that was the moment he knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. THE ART OF RELATIONSHIPS Dennis and I talk about how to develop relationship. (Must Listen) Daily Rituals Dennis wrote a chapter in the book Pumptitude by

Ephraim Banks is an Investor, Entrepreneur, and Radio Executive. He is the master at creating win-win relationships and in this episode he is going to break down how you can set measurable goals and create win-win relationships in your life. Brief Background Ephraim comes from humble beginnings. He went was afforded the opportunity to go to college. In college he developed several relationships which have leaded to him opening several businesses and being the CEO of 3 investment firms. Motto “While others sleep I contemplate the future-E. Banks! The Moment Ephraim was sitting at his desk while he was he branch manager at Kinko's. While reading a book a car drove through the window at that moment Ephraim realized that he wanted to focus on his own dreams and not support someone else’s dreams. The Dip The biggest setback that Ephraim faced was stepping out on his own too late. Lessons That one lesson that Ephraim wishes he knew then that he knows now is following his dreams in the beginning of his career. Daily Rituals Plan your work and work your plan. Ephraim makes sure that he focuses on this goals everyday! Key to Balance Spending time with his family!  Advice If you can believe it you can achieve it! Believe in your vision and believe in yourself. Education Cash Flow Quadrant- Robert T. Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad-Robert T. Kiyosaki Who Moved My Cheese-Spencer Johnson 7 Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen. R. Covey Shouts Outs Ephraim gives a shout out to his Wife and Kids.   Connect with Ephraim https://twitter.com/echarles1 https://www.facebook.com/ebanks1?fref=ts

J. Holiday is a R&B Superstar with hits such as Bed, Be With Me, Suffocate and is back with his new album Guilty Conscience. In this episode he breaks down his journey in the music business and gives you advice on how to make it in the music business! Brief Background After a five year hiatus, “Bed” hitmaker J. Holiday has returned to commercial music with his third studio album album, ‘Guilty Conscience’. This effort is led by the no-holds-barred single “AFTER WE …”, a tune guaranteed to heat up your boudoir. ‘Guilty Conscience’ features production from Lil Ronnie, Jerry Wonda, Blaq Smurph and Mike Snoddy, and brings listeners up to date with Holiday’s musical journey since his retreat from the industry. “This record has been a long time coming and I am just beyond excited that my fans will have an opportunity to hear it,” says J. HolidayJ. Holiday is an intriguingly paradoxical figure, equal parts soldier, student, scion, and sage. Fortunately for listeners, the preacher’s son has chosen R&B as his preferred pulpit and the airwaves as his congregation. “I’m very conscious and music is the number-one source of expression and emotion,” he explains. “You don’t have to listen to me, but I’m just trying to let you know of another perspective.” That perspective, arriving with the fury of a burning bush, is sure to inspire converts.J. Holiday is an intriguingly paradoxical figure, equal parts soldier, student, scion, and sage. Fortunately for listeners, the preacher’s son has chosen R&B as his preferred pulpit and the airwaves as his congregation. “I’m very conscious and music is the number-one source of expression and emotion,” he explains. “You don’t have to listen to me, but I’m just trying to let you know of another perspective.” That perspective, arriving with the fury of a burning bush, is sure to inspire converts.J. Holiday is an intriguingly paradoxical figure, equal parts soldier, student, scion, and sage. Fortunately for listeners, the preacher’s son has chosen R&B as his preferred pulpit and the airwaves as his congregation. “I’m very conscious and music is the number-one source of expression and emotion,” he explains. “You don’t have to listen to me, but I’m just trying to let you know of another perspective.” That perspective, arriving with the fury of a burning bush, is sure to inspire converts. Motto “Your amount of success measures up to the people around you-Mom! The Mome

Victoria Berry is the creator of the Small Black Business exchange which helps small businesses in the African American community to get exposure on an international scale. In the episode you will learn how to take your business to a global platform. Brief Background Victoria Berry graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2004 earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences with a minor in Business Administration. After college Victoria began to explore her path and found that she had an affinity for skincare and began training as an esthetician. She decided to start a skin care line due to her own experiences as a teenager and going adult. That, along with an entrepreneurial spirit was the beginning of something great.In 2011, Victoria launched The Ambreose Collection, a line of natural skincare and bath & body products. As a minority woman and business owner she noticed that there was a disconnect between minority-owned business and consumers.Victoria, a native of Detroit, MI, has always supported small business. Without seeking much in return, she founded The Small Black Business Directory (SBBD) in October 2013 to be a resource in the African American community and an important tool in business.The SBBD supports commerce and the circulation of the dollar within communities of color. The nationwide directory serves as a connection between consumers and the black-owned businesses it supports. Motto “Just Do It"! -Nike The Moment The moment Victoria knew she needed to be an entrepreneur was sitting at her desk at work and she was not able to express herself at her job so she knew at that moment she needed to be work for herself! The Dip Victoria biggest setback was getting businesses to sign up for the directory! She had to go into sales person mode and convince businesses why they should list their business on the website! Comfort Zones Victoria explains that she had to push herself to talk to people and network! That was a bit difficult considering she was shy.   Small Black Business Directory Victoria and I talk about the directory and how businesses can benefit from it. Lessons Victoria’s one lesson that she wishes she knew then that she knows now having a network of people that she could have built her business on. Daily Rituals Reading is something Victoria does every day that makes her successful. Key to Balance Watching the Golden Girls! Advice Start with the end goal! Find out what you want your goal to look like in the end and wo

FIRST! Get Isha Cogborn's book 5 Rules to Win Being YOU FREE by going to www.embracethajourney.com  SECOND! Go to www.coachisha.com and sign up for her coaching program that she is giving to Embrace THA Journey listeners for HALF OFF! Coach Isha a life coach and is the CEO of the Epiphany Institute. In this episode you will learn how to figure out your purpose, the importance of organizing your day and 5 rules to win being you. Brief Background Isha is the President and Founder of Epiphany Institute – a firm that helps people and organizations solve problems with purpose. From increasing business performance to eradicating societal challenges, Isha believes that each of us functioning in our purpose and for a purpose creates a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive and achievement surpasses our wildest imagination. Her company’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional groups and people like you who know they’re capable of making a bigger difference – but could use a little help figuring out how. Motto “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose-Romans 8:28 The Moment Isha was working in corporate America but wanted to do more. She asked GOD for direction on what is her PURPOSE in life and soon started working with a coach. Once she started working with a coach she knew that was the moment she was wanted to help other find their purpose! The Comfort Zone Coach Isha has been running her business as a life coach successfully for four years and now has decided to go and get an outside job to bring in some extra money so she can take her coaching business to the next level! This is one of the ways she has stepped outside of her comfort zones.  Five Rules to Win Being You Coach Isha and I talk about her book 5 Rules to Win Being You! This is game changing information. Lessons That one lesson that Isha wishes he knew then that he knows now is understanding how much patience success requires. Daily Rituals Coach wakes up extremely early each morning to get a jump start on her day! Planning and organizing her day is one of the habits that makes her successful! Key to Balance One day a week Coach Isha binges out! She will lay back, watch TV and unplug from the world. Advice Coach Isha says there is something inside of you that this world desperately needs and for you to withhold that gift from the world is just downright criminal! It

John Draper II is a successful entrepreneur, as he is the president of VKL Investments and brand partner of four Wing Stop eateries. Draper opened Michigan’s first Wing Stop in Southfield in 2012.He has been around entrepreneurs all his life and in this episode you will learn how to start a business! Brief Background John was born in Detroit and moved to Georgia when he was 13.  The family moved there after his father pulled off one of his many patented business acquisitions. However, Draper actually finished Southfield-Lathrup High School. He later enrolled at Clark Atlanta University where he earned a bachelor’s in finance and accounting and a master’s in accounting. After Clark Atlanta, Draper returned to Detroit once again, where he worked as an accountant for Gregory Terrell and Company, a certified public accounting firm located in downtown Detroit. While an accountant by day, by night, and into the wee hours of morning, he worked in management at Burger King. He worked both jobs for almost eight years. He would go on to gain 17 other valuable years of experience in the retail and food management arena with V&J Holdings, a company owned by his father. Motto “Find a way or Make One” Hannibal The Moment John has always been intrigues with the have and the have not’s. He saw plenty of successful people in his life growing up and all of them were business owners. The moment he saw that the wealthiest people in the world are business owners is the moment he knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. The Dip John says his research and preparing in starting his business he really didn’t have much dips in his entrepreneurial journey. Comfort Zones The biggest comfort zone that John faced is getting used to not things being perfect. He says you can’t sit back and wait for things to be perfect you have to get things in motion and then perfect them along the way. Lessons That one lesson that John knows now that he wish she knew back then is he wished he would of stayed in school a little longer to get a stronger understanding and education on finances. Daily Rituals Planning and Reading! Key to Balance John says he still working on balancing his life but you can find him on the golf course from time to time. Advice Protect your dreams and don’t let people build in self doubt on what you are trying you carry out. Education How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale What’s

Lynnette Rogers is a mom and owner of the virtual assistant firm Virtually Yours. She is also the co author of the book Mission Unstoppable with Les Brown and George Fraser. In this episode you will learn the power of the made up mind, how to overcome your fear of public speaking and why it’s ok to fail forward. Brief Background Lynette was born in Killeen, Texas but was raised in Detroit. After attending Clark Atlanta University Lynn decided to come back to Detroit to pursue a career in the automotive industry. After a few years in the automotive industry Lynn decided the corporate world wasn’t for her and started her own virtual assistant business and the rest is history. Motto “Disciple weighs ounces but regret ways tons”-Jim Rohn. The Moment While working in the automotive industry Lynn was living a comfortable lifestyle with her job and with her pay. However she didn’t have much time for her kids. When she was laid off from her job she knew that was the moment she wanted to be an entrepreneur so she can get her time back. The Dip Lynn’s biggest setback was her greatest gain and that was the power of public speaking. Lynn’s biggest fear was getting in front of people and talking. However Lynn saw other people winning and she had to put her fear aside and get on the platform and speak. The Power of the Made Up Mind Lynn and I talk about her book The Power of the Made Mind. (Powerful Information) Lessons That one lesson that Lynn knows now that he wish she knew back then is networking. Each one reach one Lynn says. She would be a lot further on her journey if should would have opened herself up to was she could offer other people but more importantly if she would have talked to other people about it! Daily Rituals Reading! The most important thing Lynn does every day to make her successful is reading something uplifting! Key to Balance Lynn’s key to balance is traveling! Advice You are either going to live your dreams or help someone else live their dreams! Find something you are passionate about and do it! Surround yourself with positive people and invest in yourself is Lynn’s key to advice. Education Failing Forward by John Maxwell Mission Unstoppable by Les Brown and Lynnette Rodgers Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill What’s Next Look out for Lynn’s You Tube Video Course teaching people how to overcome their fear of Public Speaking. Also Lynn is writing another booked called Blind Spots: The Top Reasons You’re Not Achieving

Keith Erquhart is one of the biggest production directors and most sought after voice actors in the country. He has always been a heavy guy but in 2012 decided to take control of his weight. He once weight 408 lbs and wore a size 54 in the waist. He lost more than 150 pounds and in this episode he is going to share his amazing journey from size 54 to a size 38! In this episode you will learn Keith’s works out and eating regimen, His formula to getting back on track from cheat days and what you can do to take control of your weight! Brief Background Keith started his career at Radio-One in Detroit at as an assistant production director. He is now the production director for Clear Channel Chicago. He has battled weight all his life but in 2012 decided to take control of his weight. He has lost more than 16 pants sizes in the last 2 years and is eager to share his powerful transformation with us on the Embrace THA Journey podcast. Born in New York, Parker graduated from Southern Connecticut State University Motto “Be comfortable in your own skin” -Unknown The Moment Keith was suffering through Type 2 Diabetes where he was taking up to 80 units of insulin per day. He and his doctor had a conversation about having surgery to lose the weight. After having a conversation with his wife she gave him some tough love and told him that he wasn’t trying hard enough. She refused to let him get the surgery and that was the moment Keith knew he needed to take control of his weight. The Dip Keith went from 408 lbs to 247 but after getting compliments and notoriety for his weight lose he started getting complacent. After about 6 months he noticed that he put a lot of weight back on and have to start all over again!  Comfort Zones Because Keith works late hours he had to learn not to eat heavy at night when he got home as well as not eat in moderation at restaurants on the weekends. Lessons That one lesson that Keith knows now that he wish he knew back then is being content! Not getting comfortable after achieving his goal! Keith says he wish he would have stayed focused on his diet and not got so far off track to keep starting over. Daily Rituals Keith daily ritual is working out in the morning and making and cooking his own food! Key to Balance Moderation is the key to balance Keith says. Advice If you do nothing you get nothing! Keith says do what works best for you and keep going until you reach your goal! More importantly just START! Education The Fat Smash Die

Rob Parker is one of the biggest sports writers in the country. He has also works for Detroit’s WDIV Channel 4 and is a former anchor for ESPN. He has mentored some of the biggest names in sports including Stephen A Smith, Darren Haynes and more. He also host the TV show Shop Talk in Detroit. This is probably the most powerful interview I have done so far. In this episode you will learn the biggest reason people fail, not giving up on your dreams, the power of positive, and why you should listen to Frank Sinatra's "That's Life"!  You will be happy you listened all the way through. Brief Background Born in New York, Parker graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in journalism and Columbia University with a Masters in journalism. He also was accepted and started his Ph.D at New York University. Parker has worked at a lot of newspapers, including the New Haven Register, The Greenwich Time, the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Daily News in New York and Cincinnati Enquirer. For 16 years, Parker was an award-winning newspaper sports columnist. He was the first black sports columnist at the Detroit Free Press in 1993. He was also the first black sports columnist at Newsday in New York. Parker also worked nine years at The Detroit News. Motto “If you can’t cut the mustard don’t eat the frank”-Rob Parker The Moment Rob Parker knew he wanted to be a sports writer at the age of nine. He saw the TV show The Odd Couple and the moment he saw the character Oscar Madison he knew he wanted to be a Sports Writer. The Dip Rob talks about his biggest dip in life was getting let go from ESPN after a comment that he made on the air. After being there for 8 years he couldn’t understand why they would let him go and not just suspend him.  Lessons Rob says that one lesson that he knows now that he wishes he knew back then is pushing his own visions and dreams. Rob says he believes that if he would have pushed his dreams when he started instead of pushing someone else dreams he would have had his projects there they should be.  Daily Rituals Not only looking forward but looking back Rob says is one of his daily rituals. Taking time each day to reflect on where he has been and being thankful for everything he has accomplished. Key to Balance Rob’s key to balance is spending time with people! Life is about people Rob says. Advice The one reason people don’t succeed in life is that they are afraid to fail explains Rob. Rob stresses in the se

Charles Nolen is an entrepreneur and owner of Cutters Bar and Grill in Detroit’s Eastern Market.  Cutters Bar and Grill was voted best Old School Burger by WDIV Channel 4 and celebrities such as Anthony Bourdain and Quentin Tarantino eat there when they visit Detroit. Charles is also the President of the Michigan Black Bar association. On this episode your will learn how to save money as an individual and as a business owner. Brief Background Charles is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and started his career in the auto industry. After seeing the economic decline of the auto industry he pursued his dream of being an entrepreneur. He owned a bar with some partners and after some differences saw a small ad in the newspaper for Cutters in which he called and bought a few weeks after. He has owned Cutters for more than 10 years now. Motto “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you”-Matthew 7:12 The Moment Charles seen the downturn of the auto industry and decided to partner with some friends to buy a bar on Detroit’s West Side. However they did not see eye to eye on the business and while up late one night reading the news paper he saw a small ad for that said “Bar for Sale”. Charles called the number and the previous owner invited him down to see the establishment. Charles went in several times to get a feel of the restaurant and even though he did not have any experience in the restaurant business Charles believed in himself and purchased Cutters a few months after. The Comfort Zone Charles has an extremely reserved personality. Becoming a bar owner he had to step outside of his comfort zone to interact with his customers. Lessons That one lesson that Charles wishes he knew then that he knows now is being more financial responsibly while starting his business. He now has systems in place to make sure he is automatically saving money.   How to save your money Charles goes in to detail on how you can save your money as an individual and as a business. Daily Rituals The first thing Charles does every day is thank GOD for waking him up! Then he looks in the bank to make sure there is enough money to pay the bills. J Key to Balance Charles key to balance is hiring people around him to make sure he can focus on the growing the business and spending time with his five-year old son. Advice Charles advice is to get the negative people from around! There are going to be people who will give you a reason YOU can’t do something

Skip Dillard is one of the biggest radio executives in America. He has worked in Detroit, Washington DC, and San Francisco and now at  legendary WBLS 107.5 in New York! He has survived the radio business for more than 30 years and he talks about his perseverance to get to never giving up! In this episode you will learn how to express gratitude, the importance of investing in yourself and how to break into the radio business. Brief Background Skip started in radio while a student at Hampton University in 1988 at WOWI-FM in Norfolk, Virginia. He has been an Operations Manager for some of the biggest radio brands in America. He has also written at Billboard Magazine and now works at WBLS in New York! Skip is a member of the National Association of Black Journalist and has a Certificate of Merit; Piano-Community Music School, Buffalo NY. Skip says he loves sharing his love and belief in the power of radio with everyone from college students, to advertisers and community leaders! Motto The 23rd Psalms   The Moment Skip talks about how he spent summers in Virginia near Washington DC where he heard radio icon Donny Simpson and how his interviews would bring out the best in his guest. After hearing Donny Simpson on as a kid he knew that was the moment that he wanted to be in the radio business. The Dip Skip was up for a job in North Carolina where he was eager to get back to his family! However he did not get the job but a few months later he was called by Steve Hedgewood at WMXD in Detroit where he became the Operations Manager which was in a top 10 market!  Breaking into the Radio Business Skip breaks down how you can get break into the radio business. (Powerful Stuff) Daily Rituals Coffee! Skip has to have his daily coffee! J  Also taking time to express gratitude each day! Key to Balance Skip says his key to balance is playing a video game, writing a blog, and playing the piano in his spare time helps him balance his hectic work schedule. Advice Invest in yourself! Take the time to learn everything you can about your passion. Get started now and don’t wait! Make the most out of your life now and you can rest when you are dead! Education Who Moved My Cheese! Get Who Moved my Cheese for Free HERE! What’s Next Skip is loving what he is doing now and plans to keep doing it but don’t be surprised if you see him making the transition to working for the Government! Shouts Outs Skip gives a shout outs to the city of Detroit!   Connect with Skip http://www.

Cannon Kent is a BOSS! She knows how to get things done and make people feel great while doing it! Cannon is one of the most powerful women in the music business. She works with T.I, Florida, B.O.B, Wiz Khlifah and more! In this episode you will learn the art of enthusiasm, how to schedule time your play time and how having a meeting with yourself every day can make you successful!  THIS INTERVIEW IS A GAME CHANGER! Brief Background From Detroit and a Graduate of Cass Tech High School and Clark Atlanta University Cannon started her career as the program director of the first video jukebox at Barton Communications. She because a morning show producer at Radio One, Detroit. However she can let go after they cancelled the show and was recommended for a job at Atlantic Records where she has been for the last 8 years! Motto “Find a Way or Make One- Clark Atlanta’s Motto “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”- Albert Einstein  The Moment Cannon lost her job as a radio producer! However she had built several relationships in with people in the record business! A friend at Atlantic Records transferred to Dallas, Texas and because of Cannon’s enthusiasm and relationships he recommended her for the job! Once she interviewed for the position Cannon immediately knew the record business was the journey that she wanted to go on! The Dip After working at Atlantic for only eight months Cannon got the opportunity to move to Atlanta which most of their artist lived such as T.I, B.O.B and more. Cannon talks about how she had to prove herself and build her confidence and self esteem in a market where she had no family or relationships. So Cannon had several setbacks by trying to get people to listen and respect her! Comfort Zones Cannon had to change herself by giving herself a reality check. She goes deep into how she had to change her attitude and approach in building relationship with some of the biggest celebrities in the world living in Atlanta Lessons That lesson that Cannon knows now that she wish she knew back then is not taking things so personal. Learning how to laugh at the challenges and knowing that some things are going to go sideways and she has learned how to let things go and move on!! Daily Rituals Cannon sets a meeting with herself every morning so she can detail out her day so she is successful each day! Key to Balance Cannon schedules her play time! Because her job is a lifestyle she has to schedule her time to play hard! Advice Your

Jim Rohn said it best! If you want to make more money you have to "work harder on yourself than you do on your job"! In this episode of ETJ we break down 5 ways for you to become a more valuable person. In today’s complex economy, finding (and keeping) work is increasingly difficult for even very well qualified employees. It’s not enough to do the bare minimum anymore, because with so many talented people looking for an opportunity, you have to go over and above in order to keep your job and progress up the corporate ladder. In other words, you have to make it extremely difficult for your employer to get rid of you by becoming the most valuable asset that you can be for the organization. So, how do you do that? Well, here are five tips for increasing your value at work that will protect your job, and get you promoted sooner rather than later. 1. The Power of Relationships Life is about relationships, and nowhere is that more apparent than the workplace. People hire people, companies don’t hire people. It’s important that you work hard and are a competent employee, of course, but you also need to be likable and fit in with the corporate culture. You will find that if you have a good relationship with the people who you work with (and for), you will be far more likely to get chosen for leadership roles or to be part of groups within the workplace. 2. Over Deliver One of the things that most people take for granted is how easy it is to surprise someone. As an organization, or as an employee, simply doing a tiny bit more than what is expected will go a LONG way in the overall perception of your performance and increasing your value. For example, let’s say you are asked to write a blog post for the company website. If you take an extra half an hour and write a second blog post (it’s really not that hard!) the content manager will have a tremendous perception of you. Even if he isn’t your direct manager, those things have a way of making their way back to your superiors. 3. Expand Your Responsibilities Going along with the concept of over-delivering, it’s important to gradually expand your responsibilities when you have the opportunity to do so. Perhaps someone leaves the organization, and their role needs to be split up while they search for a replacement. Volunteering to take on some of that additional work will position you as a team player, and may also make you more valuable to the organization, as a better rounded employee. 4. Become Kno

The Modern Day Robin Leach-Kenny Burns is Hip Hop’s lifestyle specialist! He is the VP of Marketing at Revolt TV, Event Specialist and Author of the book The Dream is Real Hear how a trip to Atlanta’s Freak Nic turned his life around to being one of the most sought after brand ambassadors in the country. In this episode you will how to create your own brand, create an idea and work at it everyday and the importance of spending time with your family no matter how busy you are! EPIC INTERVIEW! Brief Background Intriguing. Influencer. Outstanding. Exceptional. Crucial. All these words only scratch the surface of who Kenny Burns is. A native to Washington D.C., Kenny has always made a name for himself among his peers and those eager to know him. The list goes on and on of outstanding achievements and accomplishments across various fields including music, fashion, marketing, lifestyle and now film and radio, something uncommon to the youth coming out of Washington, D.C. Beating the odds for Kenny was about to be a lifelong trend. Motto “Never let your expectations exceed your efforts”! –Kenny Burns  The Dream is Real! Kenny and I go deep into his book The Dream is Real. The Dip Kenny talks about the time he jumped ship from Motown Records. He was concerned about his career and how he was going to make a living for his future wife. After having a conversation with her Kenny explains the confidence that she gave him and from there he has never stop rising to the top! Comfort Zones Kenny had to step outside his comfort zones by balancing his work life with spending time with his family.   Lessons Don’t take it personal! Kenny says that in the entertainment business nothing is personal. It’s all business. Daily Rituals As soon as Kenny wakes up he has to be still! Also going to the gym with his son are his daily habits that makes him successful. Key to Balance Spending time with his family! Kenny uses his 4 day rule to keep a balance with his family. If he’s gone on the 1st day he has to be back on the 4th! Also Kenny makes sure that he Skype’s into his sons basketball games when he’s on the road! Advice Have an idea of what you want to do and wake up every day trying to accomplish that goal. Also Kenny says you have to be where the action is! If you want to be an actor you have to be where the actors are! (MOVE TO HOLLYWOOD) Education A Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier The Dream is Real by Kenny Burns To be Loved By Barry Gordy GET YOU

Have you ever seen the show I Want To Work For Diddy on Vh1 where Sean Diddy Combs searches the world to find an assistant? Well in that show were 10 powerful lesson and Diddyism's that will help with your journey.   1. Vision When you start a journey you must have vision! Once you have that vision put that vision in writing and post it somewhere you can see it everyday! 2. Communication You must communicate your vision! Don't assume people know what you want to do in life or that you want to go to another level in your career you must communicate it! A closed mouth don't get fed! 3. Be Prepared Prepare you year, your month your week and your day! As Jim Rohn says "finish your day before you start it"! 4. Make a way out of no way Be resourceful and figure it out! If a person tells you no figure out how to get to a yes! If they don't answer the phone go see them at their office! If you don't have the money to start your journey figure out a way to get it to make it happen! 5. Be Business Savvy Know your business and your vision inside and out! Become a master at your craft! People have to believe in you to buy into you! 6. Climb the Mountain This is the essence of Embrace THA Journey! Everyday is a climbing higher up the top of the mountain. Embrace that you will get knocked down and their will be days you want to give up! No matter how many times you get knocked down from that mountain you have to keep climbing to get to the top! 7. Be a Hustler Never let anyone out work you! Hustle is doing something that everyone else is certain can't be done! Hustle is getting there before anyone else and staying with it after everyone else has given up. Hustle is getting in early and staying late and sometimes missing lunch. Hustle is getting your prospects to say YES after they have said NO over and over again! Hustle is doing more for your clients and customers than anyone else will! Hustle is believing in yourself and loving what you do! Hustle is the sheer joy of winning! Hustle is being the sorest loser when you lose. Hustle is hating to take a vacation because you might miss a piece of the action. Hustle is heaven if you are a hustler! Hustle is Hell if you're not! 8. Work Hard Play Hard Create a key to balance! 9. Sleep is Forbidden Create a block of time when you sacrifice sleep to put in the work of your journey! 10. Can't Stop Won't Stop Every time you think its time to quit work another hour, when you want to walk away turn back around! Never

     HeadKrack from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and Dish Nation is the on FIRE! He is funny and one of the most talented freestyle artists you will ever hear! He started his journey as a freestyle artist in Dallas, TX to now one of the biggest names on radio and television. He is also a member of the hip hop group The Bodega Brovas and co host of the hit TV Show Dish Nation. In this episode you will learn how to chase your dreams, how to let go of the past, and never giving up on your dreams, no matter how old you are!     Brief Background A Bronx, NY native, HeadKrack has had an exceptional radio career beginning with his #1 rated night-time slot at 97.9 FM The Beat in Dallas. He's won multiple underground hip-hop battles across the country and was a featured artist on the 2003 and 2004 Vans Warped Tour, as well as numerous groundbreaking performances at festivals across the country. In 2010 HeadKrack plowed through all competition to win Atlanta's 2010 RedBull Emsee Battle. "Krack" has shared the stage with Run DMC, Common, Jurassic 5, De La Soul, Big Pun, Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) and Xzibit to name a few. HeadKrack's remarkable rhyme delivery and wordplay is perched to break through music's "over ground" as solo artist and with his buzzing progressive hip-hop group, The Bodega Brovas, who recently released their critically acclaimed LP "Fancy Anthrax". Motto ”Don't chase your dreams, find out where they are going and meet them there”-HeadKrack The Moment HeadKrack started rapping at a young age in New York! He was sheltered by his grandmother but had a burning want to embrace the culture of hip hop! The moment he heard Public Enemy’s Welcome to the Terror Dome! He knew that was the moment he wanted to pursue a music career! The Dip The hardest setback HeadKrack has faced is not being able to pursue his music career as much as he would like. While radio has given him the opportunity to make an impact on his listeners lives and has made him a household name it hasn’t complimented his music career as he wanted!   Comfort Zones Headkrack has been able to keep himself focused and hasn’t had to make any adjustments going from hip hop artist to nationally syndicated radio and TV host! Lessons Don’t hold the past in a head lock! Let the past go and embrace the future! Daily Rituals Because music motivates people and it’s the life line of HeadKrack’s life! His daily ritual is to listen to good music every day! Key to Balance Headkra

Sunny Anderson is an American Food Network personality. She is also the author of the book Sunny's Kitchen! Hear her emotional journey from only   $400 to celebrity chef and author! In this interview you will learn how to be happy, working with a team, and how to drop your excuses! POWERFUL INTERVIEW!         Brief Background Sunny Anderson was born in New Orléans, Louisiana and grew up as an Army Brat which allowed her to travel the world and sample many local cuisines with her parents, who were food enthusiasts. She studied radio and television while in the United States Air force. She was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1997 and began her career in Radio. Sunny has worked in Alabama, Detroit, and New York and is now the co-host of the Food Networks “The Kitchen” which air Saturday mornings at 11am on the Food Network. Motto “Smile! It will catch on”! –Unknown!   The Moment Sunny loved cooking and would often cook more than she could eat. She started giving leftovers to her co workers and friends. People loved her food so much that they started paying her to make them dinners. She got so many requests that she decided to start a catering business and caught the ear of the Food Network! That was the moment Sunny knew she was destined to be a celebrity chef. The Dip After leaving radio in New York Sunny moved to California to pursue her relationship which unfortunately didn’t work out! However she depleted all of her savings and didn’t have any money and was unemployed! She decided to move back to New York with her last $400! She took several jobs including walking two miles a day to work at dog kennel and selling mortgages before she decided to host a show on the Food Network! Comfort Zones Starting over and learning how to be a part of a team was a challenge! Sunny was used to being in a studio by herself while in radio and when she got to the Food Network she had to learn how to work with a team! Lessons Be open to your friends and know that everyone is not your friend!   Sunny says there is a community of like minded people that will help you get from one part of your journey to the next! You have to be open and honest with your friends! Daily Rituals Wake up Happy! Sunny MUST wake up every day with the right frame of mind! Key to Balance Sunny stresses that she LIVES LIFE to the FULLEST each day! Advice Stop making excuses! Live life and have fun! Do the scary stuff so you can get over your fears. Sunny Kitche

Sam Sylk is a legendary radio host, Entrepreneur and author of the book “Men Do What Women Allow”! His has been in radio for more than 25 years and have worked in Chicago, Philly, and Cleveland! He shares his stumbling blocks in the radio business and how he started his own online radio station! In this episode you will learn the essence of hard work, the importance of spending time with GOD and Family! Plus how to keep dreaming even when you made it! Click play and get inspired with Sam Sylk!   Brief Background Sam Sylk grew up on the South Side of Chicago! He started interviewing his friends in the neighborhood and started selling his cassettes to people around town! He caught the radio bug soon after that and has been entertaining people for more than 25 years! Sam’s hot flare has become the “Sylky Style” that made him famous in the Radio Industry and a favorite with the listener's The Sam Sylk Show is an all access pass to the entertainment industry. The show also includes a special segment entitled the “Reality Hour” which features real people real life dilemma's, plus the hottest entertainers and entertainment. 'Aint nobody Hotter" Sam Sylk Sylk.... Motto “Work Hard and treat people like you want to be Treated” –Sam Sylk!   The Moment This was way too much to type! YOU GOTTA LISTEN to hear Sam’s amazing story of when he knew he was supposed to be in radio! Powerful stuff!   The Dip Sam has so many stumbling blocks but the biggest one was when he was let go from his dream job in Chicago!     Comfort Zones When Sam was let go from his job at Power 92 he got a call to work at a News Stations. He had to step outside his comfort zones going from a Hip Hop radio station to a News Station. Men Do What Women Allow Sam and I talk about his book Men Do What Women Allow! Women this is a must listen! Key to Balance Spending time with GOD and family! Sam makes sure that he spends just as much time with GOD and his family as he does working! Advice Never stop dreaming! Once you have made it on your journey never stop dreaming and reach higher! Have the faith and the belief that you are going to make it no matter what! Education The Bible! The Purpose Driven Life-Rick Warren What’s Next Sam is launching Sam’s Sylk’s Chicken and Fish coming soon to Cleveland! Shouts Outs Mr. Perry-Owner of Perry Broadcasting Lance Panton-LP Productions Rick Party-103.5 The Beat in Miami Elroy Smith-Legendary Radio Programmer and Consultant

Alex Dupri is a Radio and Television Superstar that has 100 jobs! (Kidding) She is one of the hardest working women in the broadcasting business! Not only has she dominated the communications industry but she is also a motivational speaker and a 4x IRON- MAN TRIATHELTLE! Alex shares her personal struggles, her professional setbacks and how she got started as a tri-athlete! In this episode you will learn how to eliminate stress, how to send the end result and accepting who you as a person!  THIS WILL INSPIRE ALL WOMEN TO BE GREAT! Click play and get inspired by Alexx Dupri!   Brief Background Alex Dupri was born and raised in Chicago! Alex fell in love with radio as a teenager and started her radio career at WGCI in Chicago! She has worked in Detroit, Orlando, and Richmond, Virginia! Alex is now a motivational speaker, voice actor, and 4x Ironman triathlete! Her witty banter, honesty and willingness to be open about nearly every part of her life, has touched the hearts of more than 1-million radio listeners since she began hosting in 1997. Currently, Alexx is the host of The Alexx Dupri Show, a daily music and call-in radio show that airs Monday thru Friday from 10am CST until 2pm CST on Soul 1063 in Chicago.  Ask Alexx Dupri, and she’ll give you the lowdown on hot topics concerning life, love and entertainment.  Always energetic, she never holds back when ‘dishing out’ her no-nonsense advice, sharp commentary, and bold expert opinions.   Motto “It's all about of the Story”! –Unknown    The Moment In the 7th grade Alexx went to a school dance and heard a song on the radio she wanted to dance to! While listening to the radio Alexx listened to the DJ talking on the radio and was amazed the DJ was able to talk about whatever she wanted to talk about and play the songs she wanted to play! She knew that was the moment she wanted to be in radio!   The Dip Alex shares that her professional career was going great but her personal life wasn’t going well while in Orlando. She decided to move back to Chicago! She was able to get a job immediately on the radio. But she got FIRED! She just bought a house and didn’t know how she was going to pay her bills. Soon Alex got another job in radio and got FIRED again! Here some of the crazy things Alex went through on her journey back to radio after being fired twice!   Comfort Zones Alex went from Urban Radio to Top 40 and had to adjust her style and delivery from the norm. She was being typecast a

Sean Anthony! Nationally Syndicated Radio host of the Show Flow of Wisdom shares his amazing journey from depression to becoming a syndicated radio host and author! He left his job twice to pursue his passion for Flow of Wisdom! In this episode you will learn how to overcome depression, how to step out on your faith and how to eliminate the fear of leaving your job! Sean teaches if there is something in you! It’s your obligation to step out and do it! Click play and get inspired with Sean Anthony!     Brief Background Sean Anthony, from south New Jersey started out modeling and acting when he moved to Columbus Ohio at 15! Through his childhood in Columbus Sean found his love for radio! Sean Anthony has held the title for the #1 highest-rated night shows in Central Ohio, Detroit, and Richmond, Virginia. He also contributed to Washington, D.C.’s #1 station, WPGC 95.5. Sean Anthony’s extraordinary interviewing skills have been featured on mega blog sites AllHipHop.com, ThisIs50.com, and ActivistPost.com.  He is now the host of the Syndicated Radio Show Flow of Wisdom heard LIVE every Sunday from 3-5pm on Genesis communications Network!   Motto “Live Life, Get Wisdom and Let it Flow!” –Sean Anthony!   The Moment Sean Anthony had a dream a year prior to leaving his job! He foreseen that he was not going to renew his contract and he was going to step out on his faith and grow Flow of Wisdom. He trusted in GOD and made that move!   The Dip The biggest dip Sean encountered was leaving his job after he just got married and had a new baby! Plus he gained custody of his first son so he says his biggest struggle was trying to support a family without having a full time job! Comfort Zones Because he has a lot of pride Sean had to humble himself in order to keep his ego in check. He has a lot pride in his beliefs for Flow of Wisdom and sometimes had to tun it down! Flow of Wisdom Sean and I talk about Flow of Wisdom and the focus of the show on GCN. We also talk about his book Conversations with Hip Hop where he takes portions of his talks with Nas, Tyrese and other Hip Hop icons talking about the positive side of Hip Hop. (Learn more about Flow of Wisdom) Lessons Business negotiations! Knowing what Sean knows now he would have done all his business negotiations different! Daily Rituals Proverbs! Sean reads a chapter in Proverbs everyday to help him stay focused and humbled! Key to Balance Learning to take a break! We have to put things in perspec