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info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel discuss Shareef O'neal's decision to leave college and pursue his dreams. How did his father Shaq react, and what can we do as parents to guide our youth. There's so much to unpack with this episode, so tap in and drop us a note letting us know if you agree or disagree w/ our thoughts.  We are YoD, and it's Your Own Development! If there is anything we can help you with, please email us at info@yourowndevelopment.co or text us at 213-444-0346

info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel meet up with Marciana and MsNeenaJ of the Happily Single podcast and we discuss: Dating and waiting for Mr. Right?  When is the right time to engage?  How do they know if this is the one?  Games being played And the biggest question: Can you be Happily Single? You can follow Happily Single @thehappilysinglepodcastLike this show? Have questions or feedback? Please send it to us at info@yourowndevelopment.co and we promise will keep you anonymous.

info@yourowndevelopment.coFinn and Joel catch up with the multi-talented Brian Martin and discuss entertainment and Corporate America, how to navigate those worlds, and how to show up and when you number is called... show out!IG: BristarishimTwitter: Bristar619Website: BriStar CollectiveBRIAN MARTIN-FOUNDER OF THE BRISTAR COLLECTIVE. BRIAN IS AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS LEADER WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, CONSULTING,  AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE. BRIAN’S EXPERIENCE INCLUDES LEADING EFFORTS IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL, ADVERTISING, HOSPITALITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES. BRIAN HAS HELD LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH SPRINT, NEXTEL, MERCK, RICOH, AND MCKESSON.  VISIONARY, STRATEGIST, JOURNALIST, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, PANELIST, FACILITATOR, MODERATOR, CAREER COACH, VOCAL AND VOICE OVER ARTIST, PERFORMER, AND ADVOCATE ALL DESCRIBE BRIAN’S MULTIPLE TALENTS AND INTERESTS.  BRIAN IS THE FOUNDER OF THE BRISTAR COLLECTIVE, A BOUTIQUE CONSULTING FIRM HEADQUARTERED IN LAS VEGAS.  THE BC HAS THREE SERVICE VERTICALS.ENTERTAINMENT – MUSIC/ARTIST MANAGEMENT, PR AND MEDIA RELATIONS, PROMOTIONS, PERFORMANCE, PUBLISHING, AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT.STRATEGY- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION CONSULTING SERVICES. LEARNING - CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY TRAINING SERVICES IN DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION, UNCONSCIOUS/IMPLICIT BIAS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.  BRIAN ALSO OWNS STARMAX CUSTOM CONTENT STUDIOS WITH HIS BUSINESS PARTNER R&B LEGEND MAXINE JONES, FORMERLY OF THE MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING R&B GROUP ENVOGUE.  BRIAN IS THE STATE DIRECTOR FOR PROJECT REDIRECT NV. PRD IS A PERSON-CENTERED HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. PRD NV PROVIDES DAY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.  BRIAN IS ALSO A WELL-KNOWN COMMUNITY LEADER. BRIAN IS AN ACTIVE AND PASSIONATE CHILDREN’S AND PRO EQUALITY ADVOCATE. BRIAN HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE GAY & LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION (GLAAD) FOR HIS WORK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION.  BRIAN SERVES ON THE NATIONAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN. BRIAN ALSO SERVES AS THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN'S DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION LIAISON FOR THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY.  IN ADDITION, BRIAN SERVES ON THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM'S DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COUNCIL. 

info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel continue the conversation with a special guest. Mrs. Finn stopped by to share her side of the story. We get into strengthening the relationship and how the checks and balances system makes you a better person. Does over-compensation lead to future set backs with step-children? If so, in what way? Tune in and please share your feedback with us at info@youroverdose.com

The team sits down with Allan Leslie CPA, CFE and we talk about the journey to financial health. This is part 1 of 3, so stay locked in. In today's episode we touch on: Delayed Gratification Getting competitive with yourself Strong and Aggressive goals and Pacman goals What getting this work means to you The responsibility to not stop To contact Allan, you can reach to him via email at AllanLeslie@cpaleslie.com. You can also watch him on youtube and follow him on Instagram. We value good conversation with good people, please send us any recommendations to info@yourowndevelopment.co We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at info@yourowndevelopment.co There are no limits and it's our promise to keep anonymous!

Another drop for Feedback Friday! We know that Feedback is essential for healthy relationships personal and professional development, but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to send in any questions or scenarios you may have, and we will answer them on air. Please send any feedback directly to us. There are no limits, and we promise that you'll be kept anonymous!#FBF #FGF

info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel touch on life decisions that led them to where they are now. We value good relations and good conversations, so please don't hesitate to check in with us and give us feedback. 

This is part 3 of 3, so stay locked in.The team sits down with Allan Leslie CPA, CFE and we talk about the journey to financial health. In today's episode we touch on:• Delayed Gratification• Getting competitive with yourself• Strong and Aggressive goals and Pacman goals• What getting this work means to you• The responsibility to not stopTo contact Allan, you can reach to him via email at AllanLeslie@cpaleslie.com. You can also watch him on youtube and follow him on Instagram. We value good conversation with good people, please send us any recommendations to info@yourowndevelopment.coWe know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at info@yourowndevelopment.co There are no limits and it's our promise to keep anonymous!

info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel talk embracing learning perspectives and understand where certain phrases come from. The origins of the phrase, "Drinking the Kool-aid" and what do you do now that you know? We also touch on different times where you could be a "sell out" or "played yourself"

We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at feedback@youroverdose.com There are no limits and it's our promise that you'll be kept anonymous!info@yourowndevelopment.co #FBF

info@yourowndevelopment.co With the recent announcement of DC Universe casting a Black Clark Kent/Superman, we invited a good from from BGT (Black Guy Therapy) in to talk about how that shows up for us. Joel is a multi-talented, all-around Allstar that has his hands in many pots. To learn more about Joel check out saveamarriagellc.com and https://www.instagram.com/saveamarriagellc 

Info@yourowndevelopment.coEven though more than 60 million Americans seek the services of a mental health care professional each year, there’s a stigma that therapy is only for people suffering a debilitating mental illness or going through a massive interpersonal issue. The truth is the benefits of therapy extend far beyond moments of crisis. Finn catches up with Jasmine Baptiste, LMFT to talk through her journey and mission to let everyone know that they can move past their present situation, they can dream again, believe again, and enjoy life. Email: Jasmine@lifewelltherapy.comCall/Text: 615-952-0177

info@yourowndevelopment.coFinn and Joel dig into to the family dynamic. Everyone's family is different, but the more you talk about it you'll discover commonalities. Let's keep the conversation going and stay tuned to part 2. 

We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at feedback@youroverdose.com There are no limits and it's our promise that you'll be kept anonymous!info@yourowndevelopment.co #FBF

info@yourowndevelopment.co “I know my parents love me, stand behind me come what may. I know now that I’m ready, for I finally heard them say it’s a different world …” If that sounds familiar, that's the theme of this episode. We partner with published author and public speaker Aaron Gaston  to talk about his journey to and through a different world. To reach out to Aaron, you can reach to him via email at ALGaston09@gmail.com. You can also listen to him on Fatherhood is Dope. We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at feedback@youroverdose.com There are no limits and it's our promise that you'll be kept anonymous!info@yourowndevelopment.co #FBFfor inquiries, please contact us at info@yourowndevelopment.co

info@yourowndevelopment.co Who's the boss? Finn and Joel have a healthy discussion dissecting narcissistic leadership. Tough questions and thought-provoking scenarios flood this conversation, while referencing life lessons learned through continued education. Books referenced in this episode: FIRST, Break All the Rules The Art of WarFor Inquiries, please email: info@yourowndevelopment.co

Info@yourowndevelopment.coReviewing the past brings us new light and soft reflection. We had a great year and looking forward to building on 2021 successes. We are YoD and it's Your Own Development! If there is anything we can help you with, please email us at info@yourowndevelopment.co or text us at 213-444-0346If you are looking to do a review for yourself, here are some questions to help you get started: - What was the overall theme for you? - What were your three biggest wins this year?- What were the top three lessons you learned this year?- What one personal quality did you most develop?

info@yourowndevelopment.coFinn and Joel pick up the conversation on Family Matters by talking about mentorship and the importance of having a counsel and people that can "check" you if they see you going off your path. When they check you, what does that look like when they check you? and how? We get into all of that!

This is part 2 of 3, so stay locked in.The team sits down with Allan Leslie CPA, CFE and we talk about the journey to financial health. In today's episode we touch on: • Delayed Gratification • Getting competitive with yourself • Strong and Aggressive goals and Pacman goals • What getting this work means to you • The responsibility to not stopTo contact Allan, you can reach to him via email at AllanLeslie@cpaleslie.com. You can also watch him on youtube and follow him on Instagram. We value good conversation with good people, please send us any recommendations to info@yourowndevelopment.co We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships, personal and professional development but we dread it and often dismiss it. We are bringing the opportunity to you to send in any questions or scenarios you may have and we will answer it on air. Please send any feedback directly to us at info@yourowndevelopment.co There are no limits and it's our promise to keep anonymous!

info@yourowndevelopment.co Finn and Joel talk thorough Chris Paul and the health and safety protocol. Juneteenth is here and these corporate vultures are wilding out. How do you observe Juneteenth and are you falling for the pump fake? To learn more about Joel check out saveamarriagellc.com and https://www.instagram.com/saveamarriagellc