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Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tor’s Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: In this powerful LIVE episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Ernsie Fidelia, an Author, Speaker, Event Coordinator, and Founder of Purposeful Path Media Group, for a conversation centered on purpose, empowerment, and impact. Ernsie shares her journey from a childhood in Haiti and New York through learning she was dyslexic, becoming a mother at eighteen, surviving domestic violence, and turning her lived experience into a mission to help other women rebuild their lives and step into their own purpose with confidence and authenticity. Main Topics: • Walking boldly in your purpose • Building a platform that creates real impact • Finding your voice and owning your story • Turning life experiences into a movement • Empowerment through authenticity and growth • Growing up Haitian American and navigating cultural identity • Discovering and working through a dyslexia diagnosis • Surviving domestic violence and building a nonprofit to support other women Intriguing Quotes: “You can’t be stupid and Haitian at the same time.” (Ernsie Fidelia) “They don’t start by hitting you first. They start by belittling you and make you worthless, and then the hitting comes. By then you’re nothing.” (Ernsie Fidelia) “Choose yourself for real. It is not selfish because people always say when you want to do self-care, you’re just being selfish. If you’re not whole, nobody else is going to be whole that’s around you.” (Ernsie Fidelia) “Loneliness make you settle.” (Ernsie Fidelia) “If you’re broken, hurt people hurt people.” (Ernsie Fidelia) “Those women are superheroes.” (Ernsie Fidelia) Key Moments: [00:02:15] - Ernsie shares her origin story, born in Haiti and raised in New York from age 6 [00:04:45] - Discovering her dyslexia diagnosis in college after years of being misunderstood in school [00:07:22] - Giving birth alone as a teenager and raising her first child solo [00:11:00] - Writing her first book in 2023 and setting the goal to start a nonprofit [00:12:05] - Her daughter hit by a car and left on the ground by the driver [00:14:29] - The heartbreak of a miscarriage and a five day wait before she could grieve [00:18:48] - Introducing the POP Method - proof, ownership, and peace [00:25:44] - Explaining why she started her domestic violence gala and nonprofit Notable Guests/Resources: Ernsie Fidelia is an Author, Speaker, Event Coordinator, and Founder of Purposeful Path Media Group. Born in Haiti and raised in New York from age six, she is a dynamic leader and voice for transformation, helping individuals discover their purpose, build platforms, and create meaningful change in their lives and communities. She is the author of two books exploring purpose, resilience, and relationships, and the founder of a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Yvette Jones-Swanson, M.A., SDVOSB, joins Dr. JayR McIntyre for Season 6’s Combat / Military Edition to share nearly 25 years of work housing homeless veterans in the Chicago area. An Army veteran who experienced her own homelessness, domestic violence, and military sexual trauma after a medical discharge cut her active service short, Yvette turned her lived experience into a mission of bridging the gap between homeless veterans and the agencies, investors, and funding that can house them. As founder of VetMentors LLC and VetMentors Publishing, a national writer for Mission Roll Call, and a realtor who has helped house thousands of veterans since 2007, she details the systems, funding, and advocacy behind veteran housing solutions, plus the leadership and entrepreneurship required to sustain that mission. Main Topics: Veteran homelessness solutions Leadership after military service Building a veteran-owned business Housing advocacy & community impact Entrepreneurship with purpose Empowering the next generation of leaders Intriguing Quotes: “I help bridge the gap between homeless veterans and getting someplace to live.” (Yvette Jones-Swanson) “This community of homeless veterans is a community that not only needs to be housed but needs to be protected.” (Yvette Jones-Swanson) “Nobody’s asking you to house homeless veterans for free.” (Yvette Jones-Swanson) “A lot of veterans that are homeless, they want to be homeless because they don’t want to be seen no more. But a lot of them need to be brought to the forefront because they do have a message and they have a mission.” (Yvette Jones-Swanson) “Love on animals. Love on everything that you have. Positivity wins at the end of the day.” (Yvette Jones-Swanson) “I don’t bring anybody on my platform that I’m not inspired by.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:01:27] - JayR opens Season 6 and welcomes Yvette Jones-Swanson to the table [00:02:03] - Yvette introduces herself as an Army veteran from Chicago who has housed homeless veterans for nearly 25 years [00:02:59] - Yvette describes sleeping in her car and relying on family after leaving an unsafe home with no VA support [00:13:13] - Yvette recounts becoming the target of her drill sergeant during basic training [00:18:40] - Yvette reflects on surviving military sexual trauma, domestic abuse, and homelessness as a veteran and military spouse [00:21:02] - Yvette explains how becoming a realtor led her into the homeless veteran housing community in 2007 [00:26:03] - Yvette details founding VetMentors LLC, VetMentors Publishing, and her role as a national writer for Mission Roll Call [00:43:17] - JayR closes with the Pour Into Me segment, affirming Yvette’s mission and impact Notable Guests/Resources: Yvette Jones-Swanson, M.A., SDVOSB, is a National Veterans Homeless Housing Advocate, Realtor, Consultant, and Founder of VetMentors LLC, as well as an Army veteran. She also owns VetMentors Publishing, home to her US Military Veterans Educational and Guide Book Series available on Amazon, and serves as a national writer for Mission Roll Call, where she is the subject matter expert on homeless veterans housing. Her nonprofit, 100 Pretty Purses for Female Veterans, has since been dissolved as she works toward launching a new foundation supporting transitional housing for female veterans of domestic violence. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: JJ Howland, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former radio reconnaissance signals intelligence Marine, joins Dr. JayR McIntyre to share how he rebuilt his life after military service. Raised in a wrestling family in Virginia Beach, JJ gave up college scholarships to join the Marines after 9/11, then lost his sense of purpose and identity once he transitioned out, spiraling into years of drinking, drug use, and homelessness. A near overdose and the look on his parents’ faces in the hospital became the turning point that led him into cognitive processing therapy at the VA. From there he rebuilt through fitness, a 30 day sobriety challenge that has now stretched past five years, and a return to wrestling that grew into his own gym in Atlanta. After watching one of his young athletes attempt suicide, JJ closed the gym to travel full time, now coaching wrestling and sharing his story of addiction, mental health, and resilience with veterans, entrepreneurs, and kids across more than 110 cities and 11 countries. Main Topics: ● Military life and transition ● Overcoming addiction ● Mental health and healing ● Becoming stronger after pain ● Leadership and accountability ● Building a new life after setbacks ● Why your story is not over Intriguing Quotes: “Your validation comes from you, not from external, not from other people.” (JJ Howland) “That small simple task is the one thing that started the process of getting me clean from drugs, getting me sober, getting me back in fitness shape, physically and mentally.” (JJ Howland) “Give more than you ever think about receiving.” (JJ Howland) “Everything that we do is a choice. If you don’t change it, you’re choosing it.” (JJ Howland) “Where do the healers go get healed? Where do the motivators go get motivated?” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “Pain doesn’t define you. Your comeback does.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:02:04] - JJ describes growing up in a wrestling family in Virginia Beach with a pastor and cop father [00:03:25] - JJ explains joining the Marine Corps as a radio reconnaissance signals intelligence Marine after 9/11 reshaped his path [00:04:13] - JJ describes losing his purpose and identity after leaving the Marine Corps and falling into addiction and homelessness [00:05:18] - A near overdose lands JJ in the hospital, and his parents seeing him for the first time becomes the turning point [00:06:08] - JJ credits cognitive processing therapy at the VA as the foundation for everything that got him clean [00:08:52] - Gym owner Frank challenges JJ to 30 days sober in Key West, a streak JJ has now carried past five years [00:22:15] - An athlete’s suicide attempt becomes the moment JJ decides to close his wrestling gym and travel full time to spread his message [00:49:53] - JJ shares what he would tell his younger self - validation comes from within, make your bed daily, give more than you receive, and live and enjoy life Notable Guests/Resources: JJ Howland is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former radio reconnaissance signals intelligence Marine, and a wrestling coach and motivational speaker based in Atlanta. After closing his own wrestling gym to travel full time, he now works across more than 110 cities and 11 countries, teaching wrestling technique alongside life lessons on addiction recovery, mental health, and resilience to veterans, entrepreneurs, and youth. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: The conversation covers Mr. Go To Guy Timberlake's early life, military experience, and insights into the evolution of government contracting. It also delves into the impact of certifications and the role of NAICS codes in federal contracting, addressing misconceptions and realities of the industry. The conversation covers the thrill of winning, recent changes, challenges of clarity, learning curve, misconceptions, understanding capacity, bootstrapping, building relationships, pivot and transition, journey to brand, advice to younger self, and a moment of pouring into Mr. Guy Timberlake. Main Topics: ● Early life and character influence professional journey ● Evolution of government contracting and the impact of certifications Federal contracting has its highs and lows, resembling the thrill of winning and the feast or famine approach. ● Understanding capacity and context is crucial in federal contracting, and relationships play a significant role in success. ● The shift from relationship driven, in person contracting before the internet to today's faster, more transparent digital marketplace ● Why NAICS codes matter less than people think, since it's the SBA size standards attached to them that actually carry weight ● The real barrier facing new companies entering federal contracting today, and why teaming has become more necessary than in the past ● Certifications like small business, veteran owned, minority owned, and women owned status as tools to leverage rather than substitutes for capability ● Why bootstrapping a federal contracting company was realistic decades ago but is largely a myth in today's market Intriguing Quotes: "The number one challenge in my mind that most people face when they come to this marketplace has nothing to do with their capability, has everything to do with their clarity or a lack of it." (Guy Timberlake) "Never start a business to be a federal contractor. Start a business to have a successful business and then determine if the marketplace that you want to get into includes public sector." (Guy Timberlake) "A $10 million contract sounds very intimidating for a lot of people until you learn that it's $2 million a year over five years." (Guy Timberlake) "You're gonna still have to work your ass off. I mean, it's what it comes down to." (Guy Timberlake) "If it's toxic, stop it." (Dr. JayR McIntyre) "You got to believe in yourself. You got to start there." (Guy Timberlake) Key Moments: [00:06:00] - Guy shares how he and his childhood friend Buzz have stayed close since before either of them could drive [00:13:20] - Guy traces how government contracting worked before the internet, when relationships and phone calls drove every deal [00:20:13] - Guy explains that NAICS codes were never built for federal contracting and only matter because SBA size standards are tied to them [00:28:08] - Guy breaks down why certifications should be leveraged, not relied on, as a substitute for real capability [00:35:03] - Guy names clarity, not capability, as the number one thing new contractors are missing [00:42:10] - Guy walks through why relationships built face to face still beat anything email or social media can do [00:50:43] - Guy tells his younger self to take education seriously and start ten years earlier [00:56:18] - JR closes the episode by pouring into Guy Timberlake Notable Guests/Resources: Guy Timberlake, known as “Go-To-Guy,” is CEO and Co-Founder of The American Small Business Coalition (The ASBC), based in Columbia, Maryland. With four decades in and around government contracting, Guy has bootstrapped three companies in the federal marketplace and now leads The ASBC's boot camp and Wingman programs, teaching companies how to build clarity and capacity for the public sector. He can be found on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/guytimberlake, with more on The ASBC at theasbc.org. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tors Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Dionne L. Turner, Author, Actress, Comedienne, Life Coach, and Director, for a real, unfiltered conversation about healing, purpose, and growth. Dionne brings authenticity, resilience, and truth to the table, sharing how life’s challenges can either break you or build you into who you were meant to be. If you’ve ever struggled, felt overlooked, or questioned your purpose, this episode is for you. Main Topics: • Turning pain and trauma into purpose • The power of healing and self-awareness • Building confidence and setting boundaries • Staying authentic in a world full of pressure • Creating a life rooted in purpose and balance Intriguing Quotes: “It’s funny how the stuff you write is the same mirror you got to look into.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “I want your shame today. I want you to give me every piece of your shame so I can cause you to shine.” (Dionne L. Turner) “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and save the whole world but lose their soul, their life, and their health and their soundness?” (Dionne L. Turner) “To whom much is given, much is required.” (Dionne L. Turner) “I’m retiring being a fool.” (Dionne L. Turner) Key Moments: [00:00:45] - Dr. JayR opens Season 6 and welcomes Dionne L. Turner to the table [00:01:51] - Dionne shares being labeled a slow learner in second grade after her parents’ divorce [00:02:36] - Dionne discusses writing her first book, Being Yourself Matters [00:04:48] - Dionne reveals she still lives in the home where she watched her mother pass from cancer [00:08:26] - Dionne recounts being instructed to resign her roles and surrender control [00:23:53] - Dionne opens up about high school labels, the DT nickname, and losing her virginity to prove herself [00:29:49] - Dionne explains turning her label into her company name, SLD - Self Love Discovery and Superior Leadership Development [00:42:30] - Dionne closes with words on retiring the fool and choosing self love Notable Guests/Resources: Dionne L. Turner is an author, actress, comedienne, life coach, and director based in Orlando, Florida. She is the founder of SLD (Self Love Discovery and Superior Leadership Development) and the author of Being Yourself Matters and Mind Under Control. Dionne is a military veteran who has worked across stand-up comedy, stage plays, and film, and can be found on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook as Dazzling Dionne. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Donnell Johns Sr., a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, veteran and military spouse advocate, and executive coach, for a conversation on leadership beyond the uniform. Donnell traces his path from San Francisco’s Fillmore district, where a recruiter at his kitchen table set him on a twenty-six year Army career, through retiring as Command Sergeant Major and serving as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major. He opens up about growing up dyslexic and ADHD before either condition was diagnosed, building his son into the next generation of the family legacy as a newly commissioned second lieutenant, and the mindset work of speaking goals into existence before they arrive. The conversation turns to Veterans Growing America, the organisation Donnell founded to spotlight veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through a physical storefront in Woodbridge, Virginia, weekly community events, an incubator and pitch program, and a mission to replace “thank you for your service” with real economic support. Donnell closes with a call to keep growing one percent at a time, no matter how long the climb takes. Main Topics: Leadership principles from the highest levels of the military Transitioning from service to executive leadership Supporting veterans and military families Building a legacy through discipline, purpose, and impact Donnell’s twenty-six year U.S. Army career and the path to becoming Command Sergeant Major Veterans Growing America’s storefront model and weekly extravaganza events for veteran entrepreneurs Building a family legacy through his son’s officer commission and his daughter managing his personal brand The mindset and delayed gratification behind a ten year “overnight success” Intriguing Quotes: “My ceiling is his floor.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “Thoughts become things, right? Be careful what you think about because it will come true.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I can’t eat thank you for my service.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I retired in 2016. I’ve been working on this dream since 2016. I’m a ten year overnight success.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I’m not asking you to do ten percent. I’m not asking you to do one hundred percent. Just do one percent better than what you did yesterday.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “Where do the healers go get healed? Where do the motivators go get motivated? They come to the motivators table.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:01:32] - Dr. JayR introduces Command Sergeant Major Donnell Johns Sr. to the table as one of his own mentors [00:04:53] - Donnell recalls a recruiter sitting at his kitchen table in San Francisco that set him on the path to the Army [00:05:26] - Donnell details his twenty-six year Army career, retiring as Command Sergeant Major and serving as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major [00:08:41] - Donnell explains why his ceiling is his son’s floor and how he set his son up to enter the military as an officer [00:19:43] - Donnell breaks down Veterans Growing America, the organisation spotlighting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs [00:24:34] - Donnell describes the weekly extravaganza events at the Woodbridge, Virginia storefront, from comedy shows to celebrity meet and greets [00:42:11] - Donnell reflects on ten years of building Veterans Growing America since starting with just a tent in a parking lot [00:46:08] - Donnell closes with the one percent per day challenge and a message to keep growing Notable Guests/Resources: Donnell Johns Sr. is the founder and CEO of Veterans Growing America, a 501(c)(3) organisation based in Woodbridge, Virginia that spotlights veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through a physical storefront, weekly community events, and an incubator and pitch program. He is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major who served twenty-six years, including as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major. He runs Veterans Growing America alongside his wife and son, Donnell Johns Jr. Learn more at veteransgrowingamerica.com and connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook as Veterans Growing America. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Charles Flanagain, founder of Rise Resiliency and a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who spent thirty years in uniform across nine countries and ten major global operations. Charles traces his path from Detroit, where he left home at seventeen to join the Air Force, through a career that reached the top one percent of the enlisted force, and into the harder fight of building a business and finding his footing as a civilian. He opens up about losing teammates to suicide, his own anxiety crisis late in his career, and the decision to seek mental health help through the front door so the airmen under his command could see him lead by example. The conversation breaks down the mindset required to lead at a high level, the discipline and accountability behind lasting resilience, and what it means to build a legacy that outlives you. Charles closes with the mission behind Rise Resiliency today: coaching, keynote speaking, and mentoring the next generation through partnerships with organisations like 100 Black Men and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Main Topics: The mindset required to lead at a high level Discipline, consistency, and personal accountability Building a legacy that outlives you Navigating challenges while staying focused on purpose Charles Flanagain’s path from Detroit to the Air Force at seventeen, and thirty years of service across nine countries and ten major global operations The hard transition from thirty years as a top one percent enlisted Chief Master Sergeant into founding Rise Resiliency during COVID Charles’s own mental health journey, including going public with getting help so his airmen could see him lead from the front Rise Resiliency's work today, including facilitation, keynote speaking, and mentoring through partnerships with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Intriguing Quotes: “Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a decision you make every single morning you show up.” (Charles Flanagain) “I want to go in the front door, and I want to type on the computer, I want to fill out my sheet, because my airmen are sitting in that room and I need them to see me, probably the most powerful enlisted person on the base, getting help.” (Charles Flanagain) “We got to check in on each other, man, a lot.” (Charles Flanagain) “I’m living proof that where you start does not determine where you finish.” (Charles Flanagain) “I told you motivators, we don’t bring anybody on the platform that we’re not inspired by.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:00:36] - Dr. JayR opens Season 6 and thanks Los Angeles Tribune and Riverside before introducing Charles Flanagain [00:01:33] - Charles traces his roots to Detroit, Michigan and joining the Air Force at seventeen with his mother signing for him [00:03:05] - Charles explains the origin of Rise Resiliency, founded in 2021 during COVID after contracts fell through and a shaky start as a small business owner [00:08:28] - Charles reflects on retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant, in the top one percent of the Air Force enlisted force, and how much harder the transition to entrepreneurship was than expected [00:11:16] - Charles speaks on losing teammates to suicide and the importance of checking in on each other [00:19:00] - Charles describes insisting on going through the front door for mental health help so his airmen could see him lead by example [00:28:57] - Charles outlines Rise Resiliency's facilitation and keynote work, including partnerships with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America [00:37:38] - Charles closes with his message that leadership is not a title but a decision made every single morning Notable Guests/Resources: Charles Flanagain is the founder of Rise Resiliency, a leadership and empowerment coaching company based near Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering facilitation, keynote speaking, and executive coaching. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served thirty years, including nine countries and ten major global operations, reaching the top one percent of the Air Force’s enlisted force. He is a certified leadership and empowerment coach through the International Coaching Federation, a board member with the Boys and Girls Club in Cleveland, Tennessee, and works nationally with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Learn more at riseresiliency.com and connect with him on LinkedIn and Rise Resiliency’s social channels. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Timothy Martin, the visionary behind Coin of Resilience, a movement built on healing, community, and purpose. Timothy is on a mission to support veterans, first responders, and individuals battling PTSD by creating meaningful symbols of hope that represent strength, survival, and resilience. Through his work, he reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in community. The conversation dives into overcoming trauma and rebuilding identity, the importance of mental health and community support, turning pain into purpose driven impact, and creating a movement that changes lives. Main Topics: • Timothy Martin’s background as a military brat raised across Yemen, Barbados, and Japan before settling in the DC area, and his career in government IT contracting • The origin of the Coin of Resilience, born from Timothy’s own personal challenge coin and shaped by Spartan helmet and octopus symbolism • Founding the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Symbolisms for Resilience, official since September of last year • Upcoming community events for the nonprofit, including Cast for Hope (blue catfishing) and Healing Through Ink (tattoo healing) • How a Tennessee police department repurposed the Coin of Resilience to support domestic violence survivors • The true national scale of the mental health and suicide crisis, beyond the well known 22 a day veteran statistic • Conversations with Medal of Honor recipients Woody Williams and Harvey Barnum that shaped Timothy’s approach to reaching trauma survivors • Timothy’s own trauma during COVID and learning to show up for his kids while healing himself Intriguing Quotes: “You’re stronger than you think you are. And you are never alone.” (Timothy Martin) “Trauma is the same way, you’ll be able to put a band-aid on it and it’s going to heal, but there’s going to be something that agitates it.” (Timothy Martin) “Motivation is not everything. It’s the beginning step to get you off the porch. What you do afterwards is how you stay motivated.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “The mission for Coin of Resilience is getting these coins in the hands of those who are battling trauma, to remind them that they are not alone.” (Timothy Martin) “Be careful who you entertain, because you might be entertaining angels unaware.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:01:34] - Timothy Martin introduces himself as a military brat raised across Yemen, Barbados, and Japan before settling in the DC area [00:15:02] - Conversation turns to the origin story of the Coin of Resilience [00:17:18] - Timothy explains repurposing the military challenge coin tradition into a symbol of resilience, built around the Spartan helmet and octopus [00:18:41] - Coin of Resilience created to support veterans, first responders, and survivors of trauma [00:20:40] - Story of a World War II veteran reminded he is not alone after receiving a coin [00:25:48] - Discussion of national suicide statistics and the true scale of the mental health crisis [00:31:02] - A Tennessee police department repurposes the coin to support domestic violence survivors [00:35:01] - Launch of nonprofit Symbolisms for Resilience, plus upcoming Cast for Hope and Healing Through Ink community events Notable Guests/Resources: Timothy Martin is the founder of Coin of Resilience and the 501(c)(3) non-profit Symbolisms for Resilience, supporting veterans, first responders, and survivors of trauma through symbolic challenge coins and small community events. He also works in government contracting for CLBG Consulting. Learn more at symbolisms4resilience.com and follow Coin of Resilience on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre and Jasmine Rush share their personal journeys, community involvement, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, emphasizing resilience and the ability to pivot when facing challenges. They talk about how personal struggles and trauma can shape purpose and authenticity, and highlight the role of genuine support, consistency, and hard work in achieving success. The discussion wraps up with a message of empowerment and encouragement, touching on themes like community support for veterans and women in business, authenticity, accountability, and turning trauma into a superpower. Key moments include overcoming adversity, the value of real support, setting boundaries, and inspiring others. Main Topics: • Jasmine Rush’s United States Navy service and background, growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, and now based in the DMV area with her husband and two kids • Her two published books, Help Me Tell: Finding Your Voice After Trauma and Together in the Trenches: A Devotional for Families Navigating PTSD • Growing up in a broken home, being raised by her grandmother, and how church shaped both the best and hardest parts of who she became • Her ambassador role with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the Vwise program that got her started • Helping launch the She Reigns Summit, a mindset and money focused event for 75 women veterans in Tampa, Florida • Business failure and the power of pivoting, with Jasmine and Dr. JayR comparing their own bankruptcies and what came after • Turning trauma into purpose and authenticity, and using it as fuel to help others • Knowing your worth as a speaker, setting your price, and never apologising for it Intriguing Quotes: “See further, leave more.” (Jasmine Rush) “Your trauma is your superpower.” (Jasmine Rush) “I don’t care how high you get in the military, that doesn’t correlate to business.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “You can’t go down aisle five and say, I need ambition, I’m bringing all this. You can’t buy it. I wake up with this.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “If you have a relationship with the Lord, keep cultivating that. If you don’t, I invite you to get to know him, because it’s the best relationship you will ever have.” (Jasmine Rush) Key Moments: [00:01:01] - Dr. JayR welcomes Season 6 guest Jasmine Rush, US Navy veteran, to the table [00:01:56] - Jasmine introduces her two published books on trauma and PTSD [00:03:00] - Jasmine opens up about her broken home upbringing and being raised by her grandmother in the church [00:08:55] - Jasmine details her IVMF ambassador work and the upcoming She Reigns Summit for women veterans [00:15:50] - Jasmine and Dr. JayR compare their business failures and the hard lessons in learning to pivot [00:20:37] - Dr. JayR tells Jasmine everyone wants the victory without the pain, and her story fuels everyone she touches [00:31:36] - Dr. JayR breaks down how he built his value and price as a speaker after four years of working for free [00:40:31] - Jasmine closes with her message, see further leave more, and an invitation to faith Notable Guests/Resources: Jasmine Rush is a United States Navy veteran, author, and ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). She is the author of Help Me Tell: Finding Your Voice After Trauma and Together in the Trenches: A Devotional for Families Navigating PTSD, and is helping launch the She Reigns Summit for women veterans in Tampa, Florida. Connect with her at Speaking From The Lens and Jazzy Speaks Now on all platforms. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Episode Title: From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience Summary: Dr. Debora Keller shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to achieving a doctorate, emphasizing the importance of persistence and overcoming adversity. She also discusses the development of a questionnaire to assess student preparedness for college, highlighting the impact of education on individuals and society. The conversation covers topics related to mental health, resilience, academic achievement, and personal growth. Dr. Debora Keller and Dr. JayR McIntyre discuss their personal experiences, challenges, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Main Topics: • Persistence • Impact of Education Mental health awareness • Resilience and determination Intriguing Quotes: “Pressure is a privilege. And that privilege can never be taken for granted.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “Instead of thinking about dropping out, push harder — because if you just push harder, the pressure will let up and the privilege will come back.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “I told people your trauma is your superpower.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “I made myself learn from the bottom up because I wanted to be able to help anybody that was in the shoes I was in.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “My pivot came from my resiliency in everything that I had been through. I’m still here.” (Dr. Debora Keller) Key Moments: [00:01:25] - Dr. Debora Keller introduces her upbringing in Mayday, Georgia and life as a child born into addiction [00:03:56] - Debora recounts surviving her husband’s fatal home invasion attempt [00:06:54] - Debora returns to college at 47 after a workplace injury ends her restaurant career [00:14:54] - Debora creates the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire for her doctoral study [00:19:18] - Debora explains why she limits AI use when tutoring students [00:27:50] - JayR and Debora open up about the mental health struggles behind high achievement [00:39:50] - Debora explains her pivot came from resiliency and her faith [00:47:07] - Debora closes with her pressure is a privilege message Notable Guests/Resources: Dr. Debora Keller, doctoral candidate (DBA) at Kaiser University, academic tutor, and senior research consultant for the Thornbrook Institute. Creator of the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire, a tool assessing student preparedness and persistence ahead of college enrollment. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tha Motiv8tor’s Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Austin The Realtor, a real estate professional whose journey began in the Brooklyn projects and evolved into success in the competitive Tampa real estate market. Austin shares how morals, decision-making, and discipline shaped his path from humble beginnings to becoming a respected name in real estate. He breaks down the importance of continuous growth, mentorship, and what he calls the “100-Hour Rule” — the commitment to mastering your craft through focused repetition and intentional learning. This episode is about more than real estate. It’s about identity, discipline, growth, and serving your community while elevating yourself. Main Topics: • The transition from Brooklyn to Tampa and building a new life • Why strong morals and smart decisions determine long-term success • The 100-hour rule for mastery in business and personal growth • Building authentic relationships that fuel opportunity • The impact of fraternity brotherhood and community service • Branding yourself the right way in a competitive market Intriguing Quotes: “If you got a question, text me.” “You’re special, bro. I love you.” Key Moments: [00:01:06] - Dr. JayR opens the show and introduces guest Austin the Realtor [00:02:22] - Austin introduces himself as Austin Walls, originally from Brooklyn and now based in Tampa [00:07:04] - Austin recounts the night he chose not to join friends breaking into a high school, all three were later arrested [00:11:46] - Austin pledges Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at Baruch College in 1992 [00:23:06] - Austin describes dropping out of college over a financial aid shortfall [00:26:19] - Austin gets his real estate license after a career shift out of the bookstore and financial services world [00:34:00] - Austin breaks down his Austin the Realtor brand and living it everywhere he goes [00:43:12] - Austin introduces the 100 hour rule for mastering a new skill Notable Guests/Resources: Austin Walls, known publicly as Austin The Realtor, is a licensed real estate agent and financial advisor (Series 6, Series 7, Series 63) based in Tampa, Florida, originally from East New York, Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience in real estate across New York and Florida, is the author of The Power of the Pivot (available on Amazon), and is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Tampa Metro chapter. Connect with him on Facebook (Austin the Realtor), Instagram (austin.the.realtor), and LinkedIn (Austin Williams). Sponsors mentioned: Seven Eagle Academy, Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tha Motiv8tors Table Podcast Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre (Tha Hood Motiv8tor) Episode Title: From Mississippi to Military Leadership & Entrepreneurship - Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP — military leader, entrepreneur, strategist, and creative force — to unpack a journey rooted in Mississippi resilience and built on discipline, leadership, and intentional growth. Danishon shares how his upbringing shaped his drive, how military service refined his leadership mindset, and how creativity became a strategic advantage in both business and life. This is a real conversation about transition, ownership, and elevating beyond your environment. With advanced credentials including MBA, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and PMI-RMP, Danishon brings both tactical execution and visionary leadership to the table. His story is proof that structure and creativity can coexist — and that transition is not an ending, but a launch point. This episode isn’t surface-level motivation. It’s leadership strategy. It’s disciplined creativity. It’s elevation through ownership. Main Topics: • Military transition and leadership evolution • Leveraging creativity as a competitive advantage • Overcoming adversity and mental health challenges • Building authentic relationships and community • Social media impact and personal branding • Strategic thinking in entrepreneurship and risk management Intriguing Quotes: “Once you really pull things back and you look at what gave you joy as a kid, you can really find out what you can do to make money.” “We’re in a creative economy. If you know how to speak, if you’re oral, if you know how to write, if you have a little bit of imagination, there’s no way everyone shouldn’t be a creator right now.” “We have so much tribal knowledge right now that we kind of hoarding and it’s laying dormant. We have to spread that out.” “My second mountain right now is going to be extremely more beneficial to other people than my first mountain was beneficial to me, because the first mountain to me was just ego.” “To whom much is given, much is required.” “100 episodes. One mission. Motivators… mount up.” Key Moments: [00:02:02] - Danishon introduces himself, Tampa-based senior Air Force leader, executive coach, and creative agency owner [00:05:59] - Growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, options limited to football, the military, or the shipbuilding yard [00:08:39] - The ASVAB test taken on a whim in 10th grade leads to enlisting in the Air Force in 1995, called the best decision of his life [00:13:35] - Gang culture imported from California by one returning local reshapes the small Mississippi town [00:21:04] - The 2019 Afghanistan deployment becomes the catalyst for planning life after the military [00:29:18] - The creative economy argument, today’s tools make everyone a potential creator [00:31:15] - The two-mountain framework, first mountain was ego, second mountain is about impact on others [00:38:59] - Closing message, to whom much is given, much is required Notable Guests/Resources: Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP. Senior leader in the United States Air Force with nearly 30 years of service, retiring end of July 2026. Tampa-based executive coach and creative agency operator, originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Reach out directly via LinkedIn for connection, coaching, or creative work. Sponsors mentioned: Seven Eagle Academy, Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tha Motiv8tors Table Host Dr. J.R. McIntyre (Tha Hood Motivator) Summary The conversation covers the journey of Robert Loveless, a former military member, and the impact of his upbringing, experiences, and motivations. It delves into the themes of childhood, outdoor activities, the impact of technology on youth, the significance of 9/11, the decision to join the military, and the importance of self-belief and motivation. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by veterans transitioning from military to civilian life, the importance of genuine relationships, mental health struggles, and the power of storytelling and authorship. It also emphasizes the need for honest conversations, the impact of military training on mental toughness, and the significance of perseverance and positivity in the face of adversity. Main Topics • Childhood experiences shape character • Outdoor activities and sports play a crucial role in personal development • The impact of technology on youth and the decline of outdoor activities • The significance of 9/11 and its influence on joining the military • The importance of self-belief and motivation in overcoming challenges Transitioning from military to civilian life presents unique challenges for veterans. • Genuine relationships, mental health awareness, and storytelling play a crucial role in the veteran community. Intriguing Quotes • “The army saved my life, period.” • “Life is a war. Like, let’s just be honest. Life is war.” • “You are the deciding factor in this situation.” • “Show up. Put in the work. Do your absolute best. And eventually things will turn around. Don’t give up.” • “Don’t stop. Keep going. You are the best version of yourself.” Key Moments • 0:36 - Season 5 opens with the hood motivator welcoming Robert Loveless • 2:24 - Robert on being a small, athletic kid growing up in Salem, Oregon • 4:29 - The shift from outdoor play to screens and what it’s costing kids today • 11:16 - How September 11th set Robert’s path to the military in stone • 12:34 - The Best Buy encounter that led Robert to the Marine Corps • 20:00 - Insecurity, self-belief, and choosing to use doubt as motivation • 33:25 - Why veterans stay silent on mental health and the cost of not talking • 43:27 - Robert’s closing words of encouragement - don’t give up Notable Guests/Resources • Robert Loveless - Army veteran, Marine Corps veteran, former military recruiter, author. Connect with him on LinkedIn. • Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside channel, Seven Eagle Academy (Skillbridge career pathway for veterans - www.seeagle.com) Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tha Motiv8tors Table Host Dr. J.R. McIntyre (Tha Hood Motivator) Summary Dr. J.R. McIntyre sits down with Damian Gordon, a Long Beach native, husband, father, volunteer girls basketball coach, HOA president, and candidate for Long Beach City Council. Damian traces his path from growing up in the Carmelitos housing projects on the North Side, through the culture shock of being bussed to Nukem Academy and later Cabrillo High School, to finding brotherhood in Phi Beta Sigma later in life. He speaks candidly about the systemic barriers tied to growing up without an active father, the daily work he does as a social worker housing the homeless, and a moment of real accountability when he made amends with someone from his past at a community event. The conversation closes with a call for civic engagement ahead of the June 2nd election. Main Topics • Growing up in the Carmelitos projects on Long Beach's North Side and being bussed to Nukem Academy • Culture shock and the racial divide navigated at Cabrillo High School • Crossing into Phi Beta Sigma fraternity later in life and the value of brotherhood and network • Daily work as a social worker housing homeless singles and families, plus twice-weekly food distribution • Coaching girls basketball and raising his own children after growing up without an active father • Running for Long Beach City Council - candidate packets due March 6, election day June 2nd • Making amends with someone from his past at the Marathon Burger grand opening • The importance of voting and registering, especially for young people who've been told their vote doesn't count Intriguing Quotes • “You should be ashamed to die until you've won some victory for humanity.” • “Put others before self.” • “I'm not a politician. I'm just looking to be an extension of my community, our community, our city.” • “Look at the message. Don't look at the messenger.” • “The rose that grew from the concrete. That's all of us.” Key Moments • 0:01 - Opening thanks to Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, and sponsors before bringing Damian Gordon to the stage • 2:14 - Damian introduces himself - husband, father, coach, HOA president, and Long Beach City Council candidate • 4:53 - His mother bussing him to Nukem Academy after he sabotaged his way out of the gate program • 12:08 - The cowboy hat lesson - a crash course in west side politics on his first week at Cabrillo High • 13:20 - Crossing into Phi Beta Sigma later in life after being mentored by Brother Ali Braswell • 26:10 - A look at his Monday through Friday work housing the homeless and coaching girls basketball • 30:21 - Making amends with someone from his past at the Marathon Burger grand opening • 43:00 - Closing words on the importance of voting and registering ahead of the June 2nd election Notable Guests/Resources • Damian Gordon - social worker, volunteer girls basketball coach, HOA president, and candidate for Long Beach City Council. Connect with him on Instagram: Damian_Gordon Sr. • Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside platform Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Podcast Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre (Tha Hood Motiv8tor) Summary: Stephen Graham sits down with Dr. JayR McIntyre to share a story that moves from foster care in South Carolina to logistics leadership in the United States Navy, and into a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt career consulting across healthcare, education, the Department of the Navy, and the private sector. Stephen pulls no punches when he walks through the early years, the bullying, the malnutrition, sharing a bed with two other kids, and the moment a teenage cousin told him football would turn his anger into something positive. The conversation deepens when Stephen talks about the choice that changed everything. Working multiple jobs while at Campbell University, club bouncing at strip clubs to pay tuition, watching friends get killed, and one of his own professors quietly tell him he’d be paying student loans until he died, that combination pushed Stephen to walk into a recruiter’s office. The Navy took him, sent him to Norfolk, then to Japan on the flagship USS Blue Ridge, and gave him the stable ground to rebuild himself. From there, Stephen built a portfolio: life insurance, real estate in Jacksonville, construction with CBRE, teaching Six Sigma at Villanova, and now a Master Black Belt consulting practice that has supported over 100 organisations. He’s been appointed procurement lead for the PMI Washington DC chapter and helps create the global guidelines for Lean Six Sigma certification. He also speaks honestly about losing six friends in four months last year, two to suicide, and why he’s pulling closer to God, gratitude, and family in 2026. JayR closes with a direct affirmation to Stephen, that the version of him as a foster kid who almost gave up is the same one who built the life he has now, and that loving on yourself first is what makes it possible to love everyone else. Main Topics: • Growing up in foster care, malnutrition, and the loss of both parents • The grandparents’ home in Lake City, South Carolina and the football turnaround • Working club security and strip clubs through Campbell University • The professor moment that pushed Stephen toward the Navy recruiter • Navy career progression from deck seaman to flagship USS Blue Ridge in Japan • Pivoting into life insurance, real estate, and construction post-active duty • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt work and the PMI Washington DC procurement lead role • Faith, gratitude, and the importance of therapy for Black men Intriguing Quotes: “I had to share a bed with two other kids.” “I’m over 100K in debt from all these degrees. I drive a 1999 Toyota Camry... I’m going to be paying these student debts till I die.” “No matter what stages we are in life, we just got to appreciate, man.” “Be yourself, accept your flaws... my life may not be where I want to be, but I’m at where I need to be.” “Do not be the gatekeeper. If there is valuable information that could help share with somebody personally, professionally, whatever the case may be, try to help those people.” Key Moments: [00:01:33] - Stephen introduces himself and walks through his current Lean Six Sigma and PMI work [00:03:25] - Growing up as a foster kid in South Carolina after both parents passed [00:09:05] - Moving in with grandparents in Lake City and finding stability through school [00:13:55] - Working through Campbell University as a club bouncer at strip clubs [00:17:55] - The professor moment that pushed Stephen toward the Navy recruiter [00:28:30] - Japan, the flagship USS Blue Ridge, and learning real professionalism [00:40:30] - Pulling closer to God, gratitude, and the six friends lost in four months [00:47:00] - Stephen’s closing message on therapy, self-love, and not being a gatekeeper Notable Guests/Resources: Stephen Graham, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Stephen is an accomplished healthcare administrator, logistics professional, and leadership strategist with extensive experience in operations management, personnel development, and organizational process improvement. Over the course of his career, Stephen has managed and developed more than 90 personnel over a five-year period, leading teams across operational and administrative environments. His leadership experience includes serving as a Leading Petty Officer (LPO) at Naval Medical Center Balboa in San Diego, California, where he oversaw warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and workforce development while training and mentoring personnel to enhance professional growth and operational efficiency. Stephen is also a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, where he has assisted over 100 organizations in optimizing processes, improving operational efficiency, and reducing waste. His consulting and operational impact spans multiple sectors, including Bisk Education, the Department of the Navy, insurance firms, and other private-sector organizations. In addition to his military and operational leadership experience, Stephen has also worked in the real estate industry, earning his real estate license in Jacksonville, Florida, where he began his career with Watson Realty Corp before transitioning to RE/MAX Associates. Stephen’s professional background reflects a strong commitment to leadership development, strategic operations, and continuous improvement, and he has also applied for a security clearance as part of his ongoing professional advancement. Find Stephen on LinkedIn (Stephen Graham, HCA, MBB, CPC) and Instagram (@SCGraham00410). Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, 7 Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.