Called Family! In this week’s episode, I want to touch on the fierceness that’s required for you to carry out your calling. It’s important to note that fierceness isn’t synonymous with arrogance. It is an understanding that what is for you must be seized, no matter what!   In life, it’s normal to experience rejections, closed doors, and “no’s” when you’re after something. But when you believe in what God has called you to do, the “no” can’t stop you because you have an inner knowing that...

Called Family! I've missed you all tremendously! I have some prophetic entrepreneurial insights I wanted to share with you that couldn't wait until the next official season.    As we’re getting closer to finishing out 2024, many of us are eager to get to the new year. But what if told you, you don't have to wait until January to do the thing God is calling you to do. Now is the time to sow. This week I wanted to drop a special episode to remind you that the thing you’ve been hesitant to...

We all place value on different things. Some people place it on their professional success, while others may place it on building a family. Regardless of what you deem most important, the one thing we all possess that is the most valuable is our name.  This week, I want to delve into the importance of a name. What do people think when they think of you? What do potential investors or business partners say about you when you're not around? Does your name precede you well, or does it deter...

Called Leaders! I am thrilled to be back for this week’s episode. We just wrapped up our Called to Illuminate Conference in Los Angeles this past Friday and Saturday and we had a powerful time filled with enlightening sessions, stellar speakers, and impactful networking.  This week, I want to share some things that may be causing you to lose money if you’re not doing them. Proverbs 27 talks about the importance of knowing the state of your flocks. In business, no matter how successful your...

In business, when you are trying to scale, people will often say that it's not just about what you know, but who you know. However, adopting this mindset can sometimes lead to a sense of desperation that is easily spotted by successful leaders. As we continue our series, "Business Wisdom Through the Scriptures," I want to pose to you this question: "Is Your Hunger Working Against You?" In today's episode, we'll delve into Proverbs 23:1-4. These verses advise us to be wise in our interactions...

As leaders, each day of the week holds a different meaning for us all. Mondays typically motivate us to start the week strong and full of productivity, while Fridays may be a bit slower as many of us begin to prepare for a weekend of events or business travel. Regardless of the day, every day carries a weight of its own. However, there is one day that is most profitable when utilized correctly and consistently. Today, I'll provide more insight into the day I'm referring to and explain how...

Called Family, we are back for Week 2 of our new series, "Business Wisdom Through the Scripture." In business and life, we're often encouraged to never settle and always pursue what we want. While I firmly believe we should always be in pursuit of our dreams, there are instances when settling with your opponent can actually work in our favor.  This week, we'll be discussing the topic "Knowing When to Settle." Agreeing with your adversary is not something we often hear about in today's...

Called Family! We are back for Season 3 and I couldn't be more excited to reconnect with you and pour into you like never before! I’ve missed you all tremendously during my off-season, and this season we’re hitting the ground running. We’ve got a new theme for Season 3 — Business Wisdom from the Scripture and it’s going to be life-changing!    Today, we're diving into a subject that might sound a bit counterintuitive: Positive Procrastination. Now I know what you’re thinking - how in the...

I'll be honest - the past few weeks have been challenging, and I'll dive deeper into that in this episode. However, I have come to realize that reaching new dimensions requires us to go through a period of demolition. Because at the end of it all, the breakdown makes us broader and more effective in every area of life. I want you to thrive in your businesses and organizations. But more importantly, I want you to succeed in becoming whole in every aspect of your life. This week, I decided...

Called Family! As Valentine's Day approaches, I wanted to explore an age-old question - Do Love and Business Mix? This week, we'll rewind back to last year's Called Conference where I sat down with my bride, my best friend, and my business partner Sarah Jakes Roberts, as we discussed the dance of doing business with your partner. We'll talk about our experience balancing our personalities, respecting our business boundaries, and supporting each other to succeed in partnership. Regardless...

There are certain traits that every great person has, but one trait has the ability to change the way you see yourself. The trait I’m referring to is consistency. Consistency helps you build self-trust by proving to yourself (and others) that you are the type of person who finishes what you start. The Bible talks about how a servant who was faithful over few, ended up becoming ruler over much. What many of us fail to realize is that our "big thing" is usually wrapped up in a "small thing",...

When we deem something as valuable, we tend to treasure it and handle it with care. We are intentional about protecting it at all costs to ensure we are utilizing it to its full potential. But there is one currency we all have access to that is often misused and given away with no regard. That resource is none other than time.    Time is the one natural resource that constantly moves. Once it's gone, there’s nothing we can do to get it back. There are some practical tips I want to share...

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who shared that although we're only a few weeks into 2024, he was having difficulty tapping into his goals. It dawned on me that when we start setting new goals without renewing our identity - we can find ourselves slipping back into old habits. Until we hone in on the type of person we need to become to reach new heights, we'll continually find ourselves sabotaging the dreams of our future selves.    This week, I will be talking about The...

At the beginning of a new year, many of us set out with intentions to achieve great things. However, we often forget to revisit our goals from the previous year to see if we accomplished them.  You were created to do something remarkable, and I want to give you some practical tips to help you reach the goals you've set for 2024. We must understand that there is a rhythm to setting and achieving goals. Where most successful people kick in - the average person taps out. Grab your pen and...

Called Family! Last week, we discussed the importance of having a vision and pursuing it. This week, I will share some practical tips and tools to help you protect and prepare for the vision God has given you.    To protect your vision there are two things you'll need to do. First, you must write it down. Second, you have to protect your mind by maintaining the highest thought. Preparing for your vision is different. It requires you to go deeper by asking yourself thought provoking...

Happy New Year, Called Family! I am thrilled to be back for Season 2 of The Called Podcast, and I have so much I want to share with you.    Before we get too far into 2024, I want to touch on a subject that can change the trajectory of your year. Today, we're going to be talking about vision. Nothing in life will move without a vision. And if you've been feeling stagnant or distracted - I challenge you to re-examine the vision you have for your life.    In order to realize and actualize...

Called Family! Let me start by saying I have missed you all tremendously. I was hoping to be back with you sooner, but in May I found myself hitting a wall and needed to take more time off than I anticipated. But I’m back to share some updates with you about where I’ve been, what’s been going on, and what I’ve learned along the way. This week, I’ll be talking about the importance of purpose, pivots, and precision. We’re all limited resources, but when these three things work together, we’re...

As leaders, we should begin thinking about our exit plan in our company or organization the moment we enter into it. We've discussed the importance of attaining and retaining and this week, I’ll share the importance of builidng something that remains. I'll talk about exits, succession, and successors and give you tools to build a legacy guaranteed to last beyond you.  This episode is the final episode of The Called Podcast for Season 1! Can you believe it? I hope you've learned some valuable...

Last week, we talked about the necessary tools that help us to attain the things we are CALLED to. If you missed pt. 1 of this conversation, stop what you’re doing now and go back to listen to it. This week, we’ll be building upon our discussion and focusing on how we retain our success after we have attained it.  Retaining success necessitates a commitment to learning and an unwavering dedication to growth. It requires humility, teachability, and a willingness to extend yourself beyond...

As leaders, we all have something unique that we are CALLED to lay hold of. This specific thing is usually big, notable, and frightening - but it is also the very thing that God has ordained us to do. To achieve it we must possess faith, boldness, an unbelievable work ethic, laser focus, and more.  This week I’m beginning a 3-week series titled “The 3 Levels of Success”. In Week 1, I’ll be talking about how you attain success and will share some practical tools to help you master this first...

Family, we’ve officially made it to the second half of the year. This is a time where many leaders track the progress they’ve made and decide what needs to be restructured in order to meet their goals. While we check our profits and losses within our companies, it's imperative that we take a moment to assess whether or not we’ve been profitable within.  This week I’m going to talk about “The Economy of Self”. Throughout this episode I’ll pose some insightful questions to help you evaluate...

Family, this week I’m thrilled to be back for part 2 of my conversation with wealth management expert Barry Queen II. If you haven't listened to part 1, make sure you do that now as we'll be building upon our discussion from last week. This episode is from a masterclass I held last month centered around the topic “Gaining a Financial Edge in Uncertain Times”.  Get ready to receive wisdom, tools, and financial strategy that will help set you up for success. Also, be sure to stay tuned because...

Every successful business or organization needs capital in order to operate. Whether you’re the CEO of a startup, or an individual looking to go to the next level, gaining growing, and maintaining wealth in today’s volatile climate requires a certain level of insight, knowledge, and creativity. If we want to attain abundance and become good stewards over our finances, there are steps we need to take both internally and externally.  This week, I’ll be sharing powerful tips from an...

Whether you’re a business leader or entrepreneur, one thing you will always have is an idea. These ideas can range from ways to scale your business to pitching the right investor to help fund the vision. But many leaders struggle taking their idea and turning it into a reality. In this episode, I’m sharing a snippet from Called to Mastery, where I sat down with Stacyann Russell, Founder and CEO of The Daraja Collective. Together, we discussed some steps to take you from ideation to...