Purpose Through Pain

This is a very special episode, Joseph James was interviewed by Dwayne Staten, the host of the Power of Forgiveness Podcast. They talk about how Joseph felt like he could never do anything to win in life in the eyes of his father, how he came to forgive him, and how they became best friends. They also talk about rejection, not being able to say sorry after someone passes away, and how people can c...

In this episode, Joseph dives deep into the two key elements that can help you create a successful culture, be it in your business, marriage, or family relationships. Get ready for some powerful insights that can set you up for success in every area of your life. • Joseph shares his personal journey which has evolved into the transformative Alpha Leadership program. • Joseph reflects on a powerful...

What is worse than Losing? It's winning at something that doesn't matter. In this episode we are going to discuss 3 ways to build a legacy worth winning for. Key Takeaways: • Winning at what truly matters: The episode emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships with family, friends, and God over mere accomplishments or material success. • Having a clear vision and prioritizing what tru...

God commanded us to love one another as Christ has loved you. This is not only a model of leadership but also a test of our own character. In this episode: • Joseph emphasizes the significance of understanding how we influence people and the responsibility that comes with it. • Joseph delves into the dynamics of relationships, including romantic partnerships, friendships, and even our relationship...

In this episode, Joseph dives into the topic of being the spiritual head of the home. He emphasizes the importance of taking on this role even before entering a relationship and shares personal experiences of rushing into relationships without fully developing himself as a leader. Joseph reflects on his journey of understanding that being a spiritual head starts with being a spiritual head of ones...

Do you find yourself struggling with triggers? In this episode, Joseph James explains how he recently learned what triggers are and how to communicate with someone who struggles with them. Through the process of learning, he was able to understand how to be sensitive about others' triggers, as well as how he was able to acknowledge his own triggers to work through his past. Key Takeaways: Triggers...

On This Episode: Learn how to get out of the “funk” created by troubles life brings. Discover how you can create SMART goals. Key Takeaways: Think about the results you want to see. Create SMART goals Write your goals down. Create an action plan Create a timeline. Take action. Re-assess. Tweetable Quote: Without vision, people perish. Our eyesight is distorted. Vision comes from the heart. We have...

Seth Morozowski is a former K9 Deputy and has started two companies. He was a devout atheist for many years but has seen a radical transformation over the past few months. On this episode: Seth shares how he was never taught how to process his emotions. Hear how growing up in a difficult home environment helped direct Seth’s journey into law enforcement. Joseph and Seth discuss the hardships...

In this captivating episode, Joseph delves into the challenging task of leading oneself. Whether it's leading in a marriage, business, or as a parent, we all encounter situations where we need to lead others. In this Episode: • Joseph shares his personal experiences, drawing from his leadership style developed in the Marine Corps and influenced by his upbringing. • He reflects on the difficulties...

In this episode: • Joseph opens up about his personal journey and the transitions he has experienced with the podcast. Joseph has embarked on a transformative path over the past several months. • Joseph shares his faith and emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind life's struggles. • Joseph introduces his coaching program, Alpha Leadership, clarifying that it isn't about contr...

When you keep telling yourself the same story, nothing will change. In this episode, Joseph James talks all about identity, and how most people prioritize the wrong thing. Changing your identity is something that many people struggle with for a whole lifetime. If you want to change your identity, the vision of yourself must change. How we feel about our own lives is so important. We create an iden...

We all face difficult times in our lives that can lead to stress. How do we deal with it, learn from it, and manage it? Tar'Lese is no stranger to dealing with stress; however, she is not confined by it either. Listen to how Tar'Lese takes you from dealing with parents who committed suicide, to life-threatening injuries to her body, to living a life on her own terms by using stress management tool...

In this episode: Joseph will talk about Alpha Leadership part 2 and the acronym of ALPHA. Learn what flipping the script is. Joseph will share his journey and how he flipped the script in his life story. Key Takeaways: Your thoughts, good or bad, lead to emotions, emotions lead to choice, your choice leads to habits, and your habits lead to your character. Your character leads you into your destin...

In this episode, Joseph will talk about a title that is the creation of their leadership coaching and the launch of their book called Alpha Leadership. Joseph will tell us what Alpha is and is not and the acronym of ALPHA. Alpha leadership is based on Joseph's experiences as a young man who grew up in a very abusive home. He went through many different things in life, and because of those things,...

Divorce can be painful, ugly, depressing, but you can be refined, and redefine yourself to live an extraordinary bonus life filled with peace, joy, gratitude, self-love and celebration. Listen as Kelli helps women going through any stages of separation and divorce go from fearful to fearlessly pursuing what sets their soul on fire. On this episode: • Joseph and Kelli will talk about trauma, the hu...

Lacey Pruitt is an IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder who has survived cancer three times. In 2018, just 10 months after her 2nd cancer diagnosis, she began training hard and getting ready for competitions. Lacey says that her cancer was just part of her journey to get to the bigger stage in life. Lacey shares how she wrote her own story and didn’t let cancer become her whole identity.  In this epis...

Seth Morozowski is a former K9 Deputy and has started two companies. He was a devout atheist for many years but has seen a radical transformation over the past few months. On this episode: Seth shares how he was never taught how to process his emotions. Hear how growing up in a difficult home environment helped direct Seth’s journey into law enforcement. Joseph and Seth discuss the hardships of th...

Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I...

You don’t have to have all the answers to make a difference. Kary Youman is a heart-centered facilitator and mindfulness coach dedicated to creating brave spaces for people to discuss and explore complex topics. Facilitating change through workshops on diversity, equity, inclusion, communication, radical kindness, mental health, and mindfulness, he is helping shift the way organizations view their...

Relationships struggle simply because we try to control how the other person loves us or how we need them to love us. If we can understand or learn how our partner was influenced by love and what they learned, then we can see why they love us the way they do. Listen to this episode and learn how to get your spouse to love you the way you need to be loved. Key Takeaways: • Understanding love means...

(Replay) Your words directly correlate to what you think about yourself. What you say becomes your reality. Your pain can craft an identity that you don't want. You can listen to what others say, and make that your reality. In this solo episode, Joseph shares how you can take control of your identity and write your own story. Key Takeaways: Our beliefs create patterns. Be mindful of the stories yo...

Host of The Mastermind Effect Podcast, Brandon Straza believes that the right mastermind can be the ultimate secret weapon when it comes to personal development which is why he created The Success Finder App that focuses on helping cut through the noise, invest in oneself, and move past our natural limits. Learn more about working through our limiting beliefs, defining success, and more!  On...

Jane Epstein was sexually molested as a child over a period of years by her sibling when she was 6 and her brother was 12. At 50 plus years old, she is sorting it all out and sharing her story to empower other survivors to handle their emotions. God has called her to share her story. She knew she needed to share her story so other people did not feel alone She was suicidal, a stripper, lost her fi...

When tragedy hits someone close to you, what do you do? What do you do if it continues to happen to you? In this episode Orrick Quick Sr. discusses how he went from dying twice, holding his mom while she passes away, but having a communication with God that brought him through it all to live a life of abundance, victory and walking in God's favor. Orrick is the proud owner of Oak Tree Publishing L...

Growing up with a father who was unwillfully drafted in the Army to serve time in Korea, Shā Sparks inherited her father’s “I don’t have a choice” mindset. Later she realized she did have a choice and overcame abuse, addiction, depression, anger, low self-worth, being a bully and being bullied. Today, she has proactively changed that fear-based phrase “I don’t have a choice” into determination in...