Modern Day Profits: Rising from Soul

"Losing his sight didn't cost Paul Mayfield his vision — it gave him one. This is the story of how isolation, addiction, and a broken heart became the birthplace of a movement that's saving lives." What happens when the world tells you that you're broken — and you decide to build something anyway? Dustin Lea Wheeler sits down with Paul Mayfield , Executive Director of Frie...

Guest: Dino Gomez AI isn't replacing business. It's exposing weak business. In this episode of Modern Day Profits: Rising From Soul , Dustin Lea Wheeler sits down with marketing strategist and agency owner Dino Gomez to unpack what AI actually is, why so many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by it, and how small business owners can use AI to create stronger systems, better marketing, and m...

In this intriguing episode, we’re joined by Dino Gomez, creator of the Mini-Workshop Method & 7 Figure Visionary, to explore the marketing strategy that continues to crush it in the marketplace (regardless of your niche) because it creates genuine connection. He gives us some examples of how more service based businesses, coaches and consultants could be leveraging workshops to grow their busi...

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Dawn Rishárd, creator of the Wake Up to Real Love podcast, to explore the heart of building deep, meaningful relationships—starting with the one we have with ourselves. Dawn shares her powerful insights on the difference between mindset and heartset, explaining why tuning into your heart and spirit is key to creating lasting love and connection. Dawn also...

Welcome to this amazing episode “A Writer Must Write” with special guest, Joey Hodges.  She is a renowned, published author of the coming of age series, “Yeah, Maybe”. Join me as we visit some unforgettable moments on her own Superconscious  Hero's Journey and how she was able to turn one of the scariest moments in her life into action that would completely transform her future.    She now en...

Welcome to our debut episode with special guest, Corvaa!   Join me as we visit some profound moments on her hero's journey and how to she was able to persevere through her darkest moments with the help of her amazing team and what's a better message that we can carry forward on our own hero's journey!  Here is her mission! "Our mission at Corvaa Music is to get all talent their...

In this episode, we dive deep into the theme of the Hero's Journey and "How Practice Love while Taking Risks." Life often throws us unexpected curveballs, challenging our courage and resolve. I share a recent personal experience where I encountered a significant opportunity that knocked me sideways. Despite the initial shock, I chose to respond with love and resilience. I'll wa...

After connecting with The Adolescent Redemption Project , I realize that these stories need to be heard.  I had the pleasure of hearing from Chester Shepard, who has now been incarcerated 47 years sentenced to life without parole. He practices every day to live a life of God and Grace even when the world says he doesn’t deserve a second chance. At what point can we decide that someone has earned a...

Join me and a very special guest, Josh Puckett,  and the TARP (The Adolescent Redemption Project) as we talk about Josh's personal mission to help others and himself fight for a second chance.  Since we are speaking from Prison, you will be able to hear the recording when our allotted time is up as well as the poorer audio quality. Much like Josh, I believe that Transformation comes from the...

Please Join me for this very special episode with our very first couple, Tanner & Kate Wendell! Join as as we dive into the deeper conversation about their journey as they came together in a long distance relationship, started a business and created a family built on a Vision!    I am beyond honored that these two are my very first couple and really feel like the perspective that they bring to...

Please join me in welcoming a very special guest, Billy Lanford.  I first me Billy when he gave a speech talk called “Chasing Moments”. That talk has had a profound effect on my life and that way that I take an approach to the present moment.  You never really know the impact that you can have on someone’s life when you show up on purpose!  Billy speaks about the importance of intention and just h...

Join us as I get to welcome this very special guest, Misty Tripoli, Creator of BodyGroove.  She started coming across my facebook feed about a month ago and immediately I caught her sparkle.  In a world where body image is such a real issue, role models like Misty create a true path back to finding our inner happiness. As she awoke from her misery and left an industry that masks perfection but hid...

Join me as I welcome this very special guest, Brenton Henderson.  A true, intentional purpose driven leader going all in on what he can do to serve the community, especially those who have been outcasted and raising up their lives through Growth, Dedication & Connection by putting themselves in the way of their values and having the Courage to Build.   Little did he know......That God would le...

Please Join me as I welcome Cher Jenna ArcidiaCono, owner of Amore Trattoria.   I first met Chef Jenna, when she was one of the four Grand Rapids Chefs that were being featured on the very first GR Chopped .   I had the privilege of being able to sit with Chef Jenna's friend that evening and let me just tell you, her tribe is the ride of die kind.  If I knew nothing else about her, the love t...

I had the honor of meeting James Jude Courtney when I picked him up in my Uber about two years ago.  There was an instant heart connection and we got very deep into a very conscious conversation quite quickly.  When I discovered that he was the actor that played Michael Myers in the New Halloween movies, my mouth hit the floor.  I knew that if he could go to far into depth on energy, unconditional...

I met these two amazing men downtown on Saturday, the night of the peaceful protest in Grand Rapids, MI.  They were some of the voices in the episode “The Voices of Many” and their messages were powerful and based from a value of Love & Compassion.  Derrick is an epidemiologist for Ottawa county and Carlson is a Scrum Master in the Information Technology department at Meijer. We have a unique...

Join us in welcoming a very special guest, Dionta Gray!  I came across Dionta as he stood up and spoke out on how to find a better way to get our point across.  He passionately and equally spoke out about racism and how as Americans we MUST do better!   Dionta, was born and raised in Detroit, but now calls Grand Rapids his home.  He is not only a Marine Corp Vet, but for 7 years led an outreach or...

I also had the honor of being able to go Downtown, Grand Rapids to talk to several people who were protesting in solidarity for George Floyd that agreed to do an interview with me. A special thanks to all of you. Even though all recordings didn’t make it on this due to technical difficulties your vulnerability in speaking from your heart is appreciated and honored.   This was the crowd that was th...

Join us today for our very special guest, Rebecca Merritt.  Rebecca Merritt, is a mission-minded musician from Alabama, who is currently attending the University of Mobile, majoring in piano performance.  Though her passion for music, she is now using it to find her voice in speaking up for people who are considered disabled.  Through her own unique experience she has learned that disabled does no...

Join me in welcoming one of my favorite people, Zay Marr! Zay Marr is a local Rap Musician in Grand Rapids who has RIsen from a story of Chosen.  The first time I met him I was blown away by his ability but also his ability to go all in on his Passion.  Not only is the Message of Chosen so powerful, and impacted my life in many ways he is opening his life and his heart to new messages that will he...

Join us with Chef Oliver Hale as we discuss how he has made the best of everything that has happened to him as he drops truth bombs all over the place!   We will discuss the how importance of the daily practices CAN & WILL shape your future and how at the very least you too can sign up to Become a Donor!   For More information or Become a Part of Our Mission: Chef Oliver Hale hchefo@aol.com To...

Please help me in welcoming Katherine from Soulful Misbehavior!   I met Katherine a few years ago through a phone conversation.  I quickly recognized that her Heart was as Beautiful as her Mission! Let her show you how to Meet You Authentic Self through EFT Tapping.  If you would like to learn more about EFT Tapping, please reach out to Katherine. Soulful Misbehavior  Katherine https://soulfulmisb...

In today's short episode I talk about a very moving story from Gary Vee about the power of working together as a team and how much more we can accomplish together.  As technology grows, we become more and more separate from each other  and closer to machines we hold in our hand adopting a more "ME" focused mindset.  However, what if the team mindset was just what we needed to adopt...

Just a brief introduction of what Modern Day Profits: Rising from Soul is all about and what our intention is for the future.  Hoping to inspire, motivate and connect to those who need it.  In a world full of so many things that are competing for our attention, we hope to be able to connect to you on a deeper level of heart.  Through sharing our stories, our triumphs and our challenges we hope to...