Our guest on the show today is Shawn Anthony. Shawn is a podcast brand strategist and the host of the Top 100 podcast "School's Over Now What". He has interviewed some of the world’s most famous thought leaders, businessmen, and speakers such as Seth Godin, Grant Cardone, and Evan Charmichael. Shawn shares with us his vision story and how he has built his vision, even though he comes from a small town in North Carolina. Connect with...

Our guest on the show today, Bryce Weiler, is a sports commentator and broadcaster, a consultant for the Baltimore Orioles, the Co-founder of the non-profit The Beautiful Lives Project, and the pure definition of a visionary. And the crazy thing about all he has accomplished is that he did it while being blind.  Now Bryce is helping other young people with disabilities live the life of their dreams through the Beautiful Lives Project. He shares his vision story with us and how he has built...

Hey visionary! Here’s another update on what’s happening in the BYV community.  I was trying my best not to do this, but in the long run it seems like the best decision. I will be taking a hiatus from the weekly show for a few weeks.  Here’s why: I am in the process of building something that can benefit you and so many others in their visionary journeys. I am creating a website that is a collaboration of podcasts, videos, blog articles, interviews, tools, and resources all customized to you,...

Our guest on the show today is Quinn Conyers. Quinn is a public speaker, author, and coach for entrepreneurs who are seeking a career in public speaking. Everyone has been asked the question "what do you do?" before. That question can sometimes be difficult to articulate in a way that you are proud of, especially for a budding visionary. That is why I brought Quinn on the show. She teaches us how to confidently answer that infamous question and start turning our conversations into...

Our guest on the show today is Crystal Berger. Crystal is a journalist, author, and host on the Fox News Channel. I brought Crystal on the show to dive into another vision story and hear her experience in building the vision she is living at this point in her life and career. Her story is inspiring and powerful. Crystal keeps it 100 and truly shares the ups and downs of her success.  Connect with Crystal https://www.crystalberger.com Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my...

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Wayne Bucknor. Dr. Bucknor is a professional musician. I actually conducted and released this interview in March of 2019. But I wanted to let the episode resurface because I think the information is really good and relevant. Back in early 2019 this episode flew under the radar and didn't get as many downloads as I think it should have. With a bigger listener base in 2020, I thought it would be great to reshare this episode that is full of...

Our guest on the show today is Anthony Ongaro. Anthony is the founder of Break The Twitch, a website and multimedia platform all about minimizing distractions, building better habits, and getting to that place where productivity is highest. This is why I brought Anthony on the show. He has researched and practiced the art of minimizing distractions over and over again. In fact, minimizing distractions is the theme of this whole episode and a much-needed skill to learn.  Check out Anthony's...

Today we are dissecting an action we all do every single day, and that is self-talk.  Our guest on the show today is Dr. Towanna Burrous. Dr. Burrous is the President of the CoachDiversity Institute. She is a master executive coach and was also my teacher and mentor for my coaching career. She really opened my eyes to the power of questions and self-talk, which is exactly why I invited her on the show. Contact Me! Website Call me LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you...

A vision takes time because it’s a forecast for the future, but we live in a world that emphasizes the present. Everything is quick, instant, short-form, and easy to access. So being a visionary can be flat out frustrating because it feels like everything is flying past you while your journey is moving slower than molasses. Being a new age visionary takes a different mindset and approach and I decided to discuss this with one of the wisest guys I know, Ronnie Vanderhorst. Topics...

Our guest on the show today is Alexandra Arnold. Alexandra is a young and thriving real estate agent. I brought Lexi on the show to dive into another vision story and hear her experience in building the vision she is living at this point in her life and career. I am going to start having more guests on the show to simply share their stories because I know some of my biggest “aha moments!” have come from learning from someone else's story.  Topics covered: Reframing your mindset on your...

What’s up visionary! I am throwing in this bonus episode this Friday to make sure you stay updated on everything that is happening with BYV.  Subscribe to the BYV email lists (no spam, you are only emailed when something valuable happens) Update: I will not be releasing new episodes every Friday for a little while because I am in the process of making some changes. Whenever things are disrupted, you know that something is changing. I love change and growth, it is one of my core values, so...

I brought on the show Toson Antwan Knight. Toson is the president and founder of a non-profit organization called Caught Up, a mentoring program that aids the growth and development of young men in the Detroit area. We discuss his story about starting an organization and how you and I can operate in our purpose.  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I am releasing twice...

Last week we talked about how to discover what your vision is. This week we are going to talk about how to build that vision. The very substance of what this whole show is about. I am going to show you the best system for building your vision.  Key Guide Sheet Got any questions? Ask Me! Click here Episode #38 - The one tip you need to achieve your goals Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you...

Today you are going to hear the vision story of someone I think you can definitely learn a lot from. I wanted to provide you a real life example of what building your vision can look like. It’s not pretty and it’s not glamorous, but it’s real and it’s doable. Isn’t that what you want? Some stuff that’s actually doable and you can apply tomorrow?  That is why I brought Claude Jennings on the show. I actually work with Claude at a WGTS, a radio in the Washington DC area. Claude is unique...

Today we are deep diving into the most popular question I receive as a mentor and coach, and that is. How do I know what my vision actually is? There is so much information bouncing around about finding your passion, operating in your calling, and fulfilling your purpose. What if you don’t even know what that is? How do you figure it out? I provide the answer in this episode. Values pdf (Key Guide Sheet) Contact Me! Website Call me LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you...

I brought on the show Chivon John who is a wellness coach and the Global Wellness Specialist for the international e-commerce giant, Shopify. What is wellness and why does it pertain to you? Wellness is the state of being in good health. More specifically, well-being is the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous. This pertains to you because, who wouldn’t want to be happy, healthy, and prosperous!? I know I want to be. The truth is, you are better able to build your vision when you are...

Have you ever been really inspired to do something? You say to yourself “I am doing this! It is getting done and that is FINAL!” Yeah, we've all said that before. You may have even made a plan for how to do it. This can be the case for a big goal or a small everyday lists of tasks. But yet, so many times you find yourself feeling unproductive and wondering why you obviously like to waste time. We've all been there before too. Well, you can stop feeling that way from this point on because I am...

Opportunity and clarity may be two of the most important words you know as a visionary. Everyone who is building their vision is looking for that opportunity to be in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing, to make their dream turn into a reality. But the only way for that to even be a possibility is if you know WHAT you are building and WHY. This is much easier said than done. Most of our lives we operate outside of our subconscious, but most of the answers to our what and...

If you aren’t learning you aren’t building. Your vision will remain a distant dream if you do not continuously feed your mind with new information to get you to your destination.  Learning is great but learning if done ineffectively can be laborious, boring, and tedious. What if I told you I can increase your learning by 200% every day! Yep, that’s right I can show you how to learn faster and smarter with one tip. Listen to this episode to get the details. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are...

As a visionary, your life is a constant journey of ups and downs. Well really everyone’s life is a constant journey of ups and downs, but it is especially hard for visionaries because you are always visualizing where you want to be and that place can seem so far away.  Today on the show, Colby Cornell who has been on a powerful journey of his own, going from attempted suicide to the CEO of successful non-profit. He shares with us some of his story and the mental processes he goes through to...

On Tuesday we talked about how to overcome the fear of failure with Pierre Quinn, but today I want to dive a little deeper. In this episode, I provide you a short, simple, step-by-step process I have personally used to overcome the fear of failure. Fill out this episode's Key Guide Sheet to make sure you say on track! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I am releasing...

I brought on the show Pierre Quinn, leadership coach, speaker, and author of Leading While Scared: How to find the courage to keep going. He breaks down piece by piece how to overcome your fear of failure in a practical and relatable way. I remember one time I was at church with my girlfriend and one of the members at the church who knew my girlfriend but not me asked me what I did for a living. I immediately got a little tense, froze for a bit and began to trip up on simple words. It wasn’t...

What's Up Visionary! This show is designed for you! I know that you have a vision of what you want your life to look like, a vision of what the future is to hold, a vision that you want to build. But sometimes, actually all the time, things get in the way of that vision becoming a reality. Fear, finances, lack of discipline, confusion, and many other barriers all get in the way of you building your vision. The bottom line is you need a plan. Every every visionary needs a plan! This show...

Have you ever burnt out? Have you ever loss the passion you once had for your vision? Don't worry it happens to the best of us. You may just need to let your vision breathe. Learn the art of taking your foot off the gas in today's episode, it may be just what you need. I also make a big announcement in this episode. I am drawing Season 2 to close and I am looking forward to even bigger things in Season 3 in the future. Follow the show on...