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Are you active in your fight for whatever challenges you’re going through? God sends blessings down to you, but you have to grab them. Christy Felix joins us on this episode to share her entrepreneurship journey to becoming CEO at 24! Christy is the Founder & CEO of UHustle, an online marketing place for students with a side hustle, focusing on helping them create additional sources of income using their skills & their talent. In the session, Christy shares her entrepreneurship journey from high school selling bath & body care products, braiding hair in her dorm to pay for expenses, and becoming CEO of UHustle. She expounds on how the business idea came about, funding her business through pitching competitions that have earned her $65,000 within one year, challenges while doing pitching & a snippet of her elevator pitch. Ultimately, Christy delves into the challenges she’s experienced with UHustle, what success means to her & why you should actively fight for your dreams! Chapters [00:15] Introducing today’s guest, “Christy Felix.” [02:12] Rapid-fire questions [08:46] Christy’s experience as a Third Culture Generation student [10:21] Christy’s firm decision cultivated her mind into determination at an early age [12:25] Risky things for Christy starting a company at 24 years [16:21] How UHustle came about [20:50] What is an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) & how did Christy build her first MVP [24:07] Funding her business through pitch competitions [27:02] Christy's challenges doing pitch competitions [29:25] A snippet of Christy’s elevator pitch [32:33] Challenges she’s experienced along the way with UHustle [39:44] What success means to Christy [43:46] Advice to anyone listening to the podcast [46:59] How to connect with Christy Felix Notable Quotes ● “Opportunities find you along the way. You don’t have everything all at once.” (05:35-05:40) ● “For you to get money, you need to fail multiple times & that’s part of the process.” (35:15-35:23) ● “You need to get 100 No’s to get one Yes” (35:32-35:36) ● “Success isn’t a destination. It’s a journey.” (41:50-41:53) ● “God will send blessings down to you, but you have to grab them.” (45:06-45:09) Let’s Connect Connect with Christy Felix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityhustle/ Website: https://www.uhustle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-felix/ Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://phenomspeaks.com/

Nothing works without YOU first. The more you can feel your inner soul energy, the more you can put energy into what you're doing in your everyday life. Sofiya Turin joins us in this episode as we expound on mindfulness practices. Sofiya is a poet, educator, Yoga, Mindfulness instructor, and Trauma & Resilience life coach focusing on helping people connect with their inner voice & come back to a place of balance and peace, one breath at a time. In the session, she talks about her intuitive path for mindfulness, the best advice from her grandmother that she uses on her clients as a life coach to date, as well as tapping into your truth & living an authentic life. Sofiya also shares her mindfulness practices, such as meditation in her daily activities and body scanning. Ultimately, she delves into how to intertwine your career path with your goals, put your best foot forward, and be your own source of happiness. Tune in for more! Notable Quotes “We all know what is best for us deep down inside, but a lot of times, that gets covered up with societal things and pressures. (06:54-07:02) “It’s a gradual process. Don’t expect it to happen overnight. Don’t expect to see the whole road right away. It’s just step by step, and sometimes the steps are in complete darkness.” (26:03-26:15) “Life loves someone that takes risks, and that just puts themselves out there & if you love something you gotta risk sometime.” (26:52-27:02) “If people are not happy themselves if they keep searching outside themselves for that happiness for that meaning, they are always going to be disappointed.” (45:41-46:00) Let’s Connect Connect with Sofiya Turin Website: https://sofiyaturin.com/ Instagram: @sofiyaturin Email: [email protected] Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/ https://phenomspeaks.com/

Everything doesn’t have to be perfect. Done is better than perfect. Make those baby steps in improving yourself because a vision without execution is just a hallucination. Today, Pete Sena joins us on the show as we explore his journey as the first entrepreneur in their family. Pete is a creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Digital Surgeons, building his career in developing cross-functional teams for Fortune 500 start-ups. He is also a forward-thinking thought leader with expertise spreading from branding to Web 3 technologies, a Venture Mentor at Yale University & founder of Forward Obsessed Podcast, but now focuses on AI's societal impact & impact on future entrepreneurs. In this session, Pete shares his journey as the first entrepreneur in his family, how fear of failure & messing up his legacy pushes him forward to success, curiosity & seeking knowledge in the right places as key tips to elevating your life as well as unpacking the way to understand the outcome first rather than the output. He also shares some of the best books that have transformed his life & what he does always to be 1% better every day in life. Moreover, he expounds on the power of compounded consistency in achieving your goals, discipline as the heart of everything, and his unique definition of success. Tune in for more insights! Notable Quotes “When people put you on a pedestal, the only place you can go is down.” (06:30-06:34) “As a society, we are information obese but wisdom poor.” (10:57-11:01) “People don’t think of the outcome first. People think of output first.” (16:10-16:14) “Everything doesn’t have to be perfect. Done is better than perfect.” (21:08-21:10) “Vision without execution is Hallucination.” (24:38-24:42) “Maximizing the amount of joy & fulfillment with the least amount of effort as possible.” (48:34-48:47) Mentioned books -Good to Great by Jim Collins -Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - The Net Butterfly by Olivia Cabane & Judah Pollack -Atomic Habits by James Clear Let’s Connect Connect with Pete Sena Website: https://www.petesena.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteslense/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersena/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/petesena Check out Pete’s Work Website: https://www.digitalsurgeons.com/ Website: https://thinkfwd.com/ Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/ https://phenomspeaks.com/

Your path is unwritten. You can achieve anything you want to achieve. Today, Gina Marie joins us on the show as we explore unlocking your magic using intuition, energy healing & human design. Gina Marie is an Intuitive Energy Healer, Human Design Leader, and Motivational & Inspirational Mindset Coach with over two decades of working as a corporate executive in the hospitality industry. Gina starts the episode with her definition of success, how to be your authentic self and her journey from over two decades in hospitality to starting her own business. Having joined the hospitality industry at 16 years old, she shares her challenges as the youngest employee in her department, as well as the main skills from corporate that she is implementing in her business. Moreover, we delve into understanding your gifts, challenges in figuring out your mental blocks, releasing them, and the benefits of energy healing. Tune in for more insights! Notable Quotes “All of us have different paths we are meant to take on this world. It’s not cookie cutter path for every single person .” (04:28-04:37) “We were all born with very specific gifts & skillsets, but because of life, sometimes those gifts can become hidden.” (15:05-15:14) “Everyone is going to find that piece when they are ready to find it. It’s just going to be different for everyone.” (44:13-44:20) “Your path is unwritten. You can achieve anything you want to achieve.” (44:48-44:54) “Have faith & trust to go out of your skinny branch. We all have our skinny branches. Go out there because our skinny branch is going to support you as you jump into your next endeavor.” (44:48-45:25) Let’s Connect Connect with Gina Marie Website: www.magicbydesignhd.com Instagram: magicbydesign_hd Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/ https://phenomspeaks.com/

“What you measure against multiplies.” Take your time & look at what you are investing in. How are you measuring it? When you see success, double or triple down that area. Today, Jonathan Jones joins us on another incredible episode as he shares his best lessons and challenges that have molded him into a great speaker and author. Jonathan is a TEDx Speaker, multiple best-selling author & host of the Beyond the Ball Podcast. Jonathan shares his transition from a student-athlete into a best-selling author, the inspiration behind his best-selling book “Process,” and how building relationships was a huge turnaround in his speaking profession. Additionally, he shares some of the challenges he experienced while looking for engagements, how to overcome them, and why everyone needs to invest in a good coach! Ultimately, Jonathan talks about his dad as one of his best business mentors, the necessary skills as a speaker/author to connect with your audience, and tons of great lessons from his life experiences. Tune in for more insights! Timestamps [00:14] Introducing today’s guest “Jonathan Jones.” [00:50] Hot seat questions [04:30] Jonathon realizes it's time to walk away from the game of basketball. [06:29] Jonathan’s most significant lesson in his transition & how he applies it in everyday life [12:17] About his first book “Process” & the inspiration behind it [14:00] How much was he paid for his first gig? [18:32] The importance of building relationships & why speaking is all about relationships [20:00] Overcoming challenges while looking for engagements [23:00] Best business mentors Jonathan has invested in his journey [25:34] Mindset Jonathan’s dad had to rewire within him as one of his business coaches [28:13] What drove Jonathan to get his master's degree twice & later realize it was not a thing for him? [35:41] Skills to connect with your audience as an Author or Speaker [38:57] A life-changing sentence from Jonathan’s experience [40:03] How to connect with Jonathan Jones [41:08] Jonathan’s commitment statement for focusing on his fitness in 2023 Notable Quote “Speaking is all about relationships. People lose it instead when they try to go in & just tell people what they want instead of seeing how you can build a long-term relationship with somebody.”(18:47-19:00) “It is different when you are in a relationship with somebody versus when you are in a late-night relationship.” (19:42-19:50) “When people come to events, they are coming to get one nugget of information that could change their life.” (38:01-38:08) Mentioned Book Process: 14 Surprisingly Simple Behaviors to Skyrocket Millennials to Success Let’s Connect Connect with Jonathan Jones YouTube - Beyond the Ball Website - https://www.jonathanjonesspeaks.com/home-page1653643605280 Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/

Just do it. No matter what everyone says, you are the only common denominator to your success!  Today Shawneé Owens joins us on the show to share lessons in three phases of her life (demolition, pre-construction & construction) that provided a whole new perspective of life and the ability to elevate your circumstances.  Shawneé is a film director, creative producer, and advocate for self-growth through exposure, experience, and execution. We kick off the episode with some rapid questions about Shawneé, her two years hiatus completely off social media while in martial arts, the best advice she has ever received, and what she’s had to let go of for more growth. Moreover,  she shares the best lessons in her demolition & era, why consistency is imperative to anyone's success, and how to remain consistent on both a short and long-term basis. Ultimately, Shawneé expounds on her biggest failures that have guided her to date, what her construction era looks like, as well as the 3 E’s to elevation. Time Stamps [00:16] Introducing today’s guest, Shawneé Owens.” [01:27] Rapid fire questions with Shawneé [07:14] Best Advice Shwanee has ever received [09:25] Shawnée’s realization that she had to let go of something that she feared to grow [13:50] Basics Shawneé had to learn to go  back to within her life to ensure she stays on her path of purpose [16:28] Shawneé’s hiatus and what the beginning of that process like [23:00] Shawneé’s process in changing her brand identity and tips for anyone looking forward to changing their brand identity [26:18] How long it took for people to be used to her brand identity [28:05] Did Shawneé change her name legally, or is she even considering it? [29:46] Lessons from Shawneé’s preconstruction era  [37:38] How to remain consistent both on a long-term or short-term basis [44:12] Biggest failures that have guided Shawneé to where she is now [47:30] How Shawneé had to change her mindset to understand that No’s are part of the journey and you have to move forward.  [51:53] Shawneé’s construction phase to where she is now [58:17] The 3 E’s of elevation [60:49] How to connect with Shawneé Notable Quotes “ You’re the only common denominator in your success.” (19:49-19:52) “There are going to be people who will not support your journey & growth, and you have to be firm in letting go of those people. Either I will see you back at the top, or I’m not just going to see you.” (25:59-26:16) “You have to fail first to move forward.” (44:52-44:55) “When they say no or hurtful things or try to project their stuff on you, it has nothing to do with you. In fact, they need some attention or someone to come to them differently.” (49:04-49:25) “Do not take for granted the power of showing up.” (54:43-54:46) Mentioned Book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz Let’s Connect Connect with Shawneé Owens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey.shawnee/ Link Tr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shawneeowens Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://www.phenomspeaks.com/

It’s all about getting in the room & building sustainable relationships. Don’t think about what it will cost you. Consider what it will cost you if you don’t get into that room. You never know what can happen with those associations! Today, Darren Palmer joins us on the show to share his journey from a college party animal to a successful owner of a Self-Publishn30days. Darren is a Motivational Youth Speaker, Author, Leadership Expert & Podcast Host. In the episode, Darren talks about his party life in college, growing & leveraging his college relationships, and why everyone needs to be intentional with their time. Moreover, he shares his process of letting go of his big three bad habits (weed, women & alcohol) to become the best version of himself. Ultimately, Darren shares how his first book came about, the importance of investing in yourself & self-development, as well as advice to anyone battling bad habits & looking forward to pushing their life to the next level! Timestamps [00:20] Introducing today’s guest, “Darren Palmer.” [02:08] Hot seat questions with Darren [07:03] Darren’s turnaround from being a party animal in college to writing ten books [09:06] How Darren maintained college relationships many years down the road [12:50] Darren’s Aha moment to being intentional with his time and using it wisely [16:04] Three big habits he had to let go to become the best version of himself [24:30] How Darren had to shake each of the three bad habits individually [29:50] How Darren’s first book came about [34:40] Investing in yourself & self-development [39:18] Rooms Darren has been into that have been life-changing in his career [54:15] Advice to anyone battling bad habits & is looking towards taking their life to the next level [58:30] How to connect with Darren Palmer Notable Quotes “At the end of the day, we all learn, we all grow. That’s what it is all about.” (09:32-09:34) “Whenever you have clarity of vision, you have the acceleration to the non-go (12:03-12:06) “Bad habits coincide with other bad habits & good habits coincide with other good habits.” (27:13-27:20) Flooding into the marketplace & getting value is not a disservice to you because flooding the market with value….even if you feel you’re not getting compensated for what you’re doing, is using that as a magnet. You are attracting people that are your type.” (37:14-37:32) “Your network is your net worth.” (46:45-46:47) Mentioned Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-story/id1295864297 Let’s Connect Connect with Darren Palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenmpalmer/ Website: https://www.selfpublishn30days.com/ Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/

Gifts are not for us; they are tools to help the world out there. How do you juggle multiple talents with everything you’re doing to fulfill your purpose and be the best version of yourself? Today, Alex (Allie) Glenn joins us on the show as we explore her journey as a multi-talented artist and businesswoman. Alex is a Singer/Songwriter under Allie Capo music, the owner of Capo Vintage, a collection of upcycled vintage clothing,  and a graduate of NCCU with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication &  a Master's degree in Public Administration. In this episode, we dive into Alex’s multi-talents (music & fashion), using them to fulfill her purpose and juggling in between everything she’s doing to become the best version of herself.  She also expounds on getting your priorities right based on short and long-term goals, an interesting meet-up story with her business coach, and why investing in a coach is the best decision she ever made! Moreover, she shares her musical journey from age six, challenges in exploring her different talents, as well as transitioning from a solo entrepreneur to finding a team and delegating responsibilities. Timestamps [00:20] Introducing today’s guest [01:42] Hot seat questions with Alex [07:41] Why Alex decided to stay at North Carolina Central University twice and pursue her master's degree [11:38] Alex’s passion for relational science and interesting human relationships she has come across [17:12] Alex’s culture shock on joining college [19:16] How she’s able to juggle everything that she is doing at the moment [21:34] Alex’s thought process in prioritizing. What does prioritizing look like for her? [26:14] How Alex found her business coach and the kind of relationship they have [36:51] Alex’s journey spearheading the local market exchange [40:58] How long has she been in the singing & songwriter industry [43:15] An Artist she looks up to [45:52] Challenges she has had to navigate throughout her journey with multiple talents [51:30] Alex’s journey shifting from a solo entrepreneur to delegating her responsibilities to a team [55:33] Advise anyone struggling with vulnerability in terms of their gifts [58:21] Tips to keep going with your talent [59:38] How to connect with Alex Glenn Notable Quotes “Only get a degree if it makes sense to your career.” (09:43-09:47) “Our gifts are not for us. Our gifts are just tools to help the world out. “ (47:13-47:21) “You need to post something at least seven times for people to grasp it.” (48:47-48:50) “You have to spend money to make money.” (54:10-54:13) “There is always one YOU in this world, and only YOU are capable of producing what is in you.” (58:48-58:56) Let’s Connect Connect with Alex Glenn on Instagram Personal Page: https://www.instagram.com/allie_capo/ Fashion Page: https://www.instagram.com/capovintage_/ Music Page:https://www.instagram.com/alliecapomusic_/ Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/

We can not have the same 24 hours, but we do! Some people just know how to manage those 24 hours better than others. Today, Precious Price joins us on the show as we explore her career journey into real estate and consulting; having gone from growing up on the south side of Chicago to landing a six-figure job at a global consulting firm at just 22 years old. Precious is a TEDx speaker, marketing strategist, social entrepreneur & LANDRIFT CEO. LANDRIFT is a learning & insights platform for small-scale real estate development. In the episode, we delve into Precious' mindset and resilience that led her to become a six-figure consult for four years, quitting employment to entirely focus on entrepreneurship.  Precious shares her most valuable lessons from the consultancy job to assist her in running her current real estate business.  Additionally, Precious shares her challenges in her Airbnb business, leveraging free Google services to improve your company’s organizational skills, as well as why success to her is based on peace of mind rather than dollars. Notable Quotes “You’re more likely to do something and even furthermore remember it in and follow through with when you write down versus saying it's just going to be on my head.”  “You can absolutely plan for the future but you can’t get over-obsessed with it.”  “Things go wrong, but you gotta keep pushing.”  “It’s not going to be the most polished, it’s not going to be the best put together, but just do it. Keep your eye on the goal, on the price & let’s keep moving.”  “Real Estate is not just for building wealth. People need a safe place to stay.”  Mentioned Book The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle Let’s Connect Connect with Precious Price Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciouscprice/ Website: https://preciouscprice.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/preciouspricethebrandtable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepreciousprice/ Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/

Just because things aren’t going great doesn’t mean you did something wrong. More often, when you’re facing adversity, it’s either to prepare for the authenticity of your vision or to prepare you for what you actually want. In today’s episode, Jason Stewart joins us on the show as he shares his story from $5 in his name in 2017 to a six-figure trader. Jason is a Quarterback, Content Creator, Daytrader and soon-to-be actor! In the session, Jason shares his journey into trading, from being kicked out by his roommate, his six years girlfriend breaking up with him over trading, and his mom's cancer diagnosis to finding a living for himself in a new city all in a month!  He delves into his  2 ½ years process before breaking even in trading, the importance of writing down your affirmations, embracing low moments as preparation for your dreams, as well as the power of consistency! Moreover, he shares his experience as a content creator, getting people’s emotions in your content, increasing your faith in God, and how to keep going no matter the situation. Tune in for more! Table Of Content Introducing today’s guest “Jason Stewart” Hot seat questions with Jason Jason’s positivity all through How much time it takes Jason to put all videos/audio together as a content creator Getting emotions out of people as a content creator Who Jason is currently studying to become better not only in content but as a person Increasing your faith in God Writing down your affirmations Living a life of discipline rather than motivation Jason’s process of playing football in college and later professionally Jason’s journey into day trading How long it took Jason to break even Advise to anyone in isolation to keep going The quarterback mentality The concept of discipline, consistency & commitment to being your best Notable Quotes “People don’t remember what you said. They remember how you made them feel.  “I would love to urge every content creator to not focus on the seed's growth or outcome but on planting the seed itself.”  “No matter what it is, be willing to adapt and be willing to constantly be a student.”  “Just because your reality changes doesn't mean that your conditioning changes.” “It’s not about where you are. It’s about who you are with.”  “You can always make money back, but you can never make time back.”  “With content creation, you don’t have to be super-talented. You just have to be consistent.  Let’s Connect Connect with John Stewart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbstew/ Website: https://qbstew.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@qbstew Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/

Today, Justin Shaw joins us on the show as we explore his journey from a college dropout to a successful entrepreneur. Justin is a philanthropist, influencer, Co-Author of Emerge, & CEO at Shaws Covenant Custom Clothier. In the session, Justin shares his brother’s influence in his network marketing journey at the age of 14, challenges in maintaining a work-life balance and why edifying is a skill every marketer needs to leverage. Besides, he shares the power of moments & how to walk into networking events, identify your target audience and build effective relationships. Ultimately, he expounds on dropping out of college, quitting his 9-5 to venture to focus on his “Shaw’s Covenant Custom Clothier” business. Justin attributes every step of his business to God’s guidance, and if he was to start over today, he wishes he could have kept a miracle journal! Tune in for more insights! Timestamps  [00:12] Introducing Justin Shaw [01:09] Hot seat questions [06:21] How Justin builds up his patience in work & relationships [10:30] What Justin is doing currently & how he maintains a work-life balance [13:06] Books Justin is currently reading [17:20] Setting boundaries between the business side & his relationships [19:38] Justin’s journey in establishing his company, Shaw’s covenant custom clothier, making suits for executives [25:25]  How Justin’s brother influenced him into network marketing at the age of 14 [32:02] Why edifying is a skill set you need to leverage & how it changes how people perceive you [36:36] Walking into networking events & maximizing to get value [44:33] Most embarrassing thing in Justin’s network marketing journey [46:55] Dropping out of college, quitting network marketing to taking a leap of faith in entrepreneurship [59:54] Why Justin would maintain a miracle journal if he could go back in time [62:06] How to Connect with Justin Shaw Mentioned Books The Successful Speaker Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid and Building Your Platform by Grant Baldwin & Jeff Goins The power of moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy Emerge: Upgrade from Existing to Living Your Bold, Fearless, Abundant Life Now collaboration presented by Tiffany Bethea Let’s Connect Connect with Justin Shaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classicmanshaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawscovenant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinshawbcc Website: https://shawscovenant.com/

One thing I love about sports is that there's always a life lesson you can take from it. Today I'm sharing with you one of my most recent life lessons I got from one of my boxing practices.  Life Coach, Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson, strives to educate and motivate others with this podcast through real-life stories. If you enjoy today's episode make sure you share it with someone that would love to hear this same information. Connect with Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/ LinkedIn: Phillip ‘Phenom’ Robinson Website: https://sitwithphenom.com/