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Xavier was a big time foody as a kid. He loved all types of food…Mexican, Latin, Asian, Indian, Americana, and Italian. His love for food led him to attend culinary school. He learned from some of the best chefs in the world. Xavier found his passion and it shows each time he prepares a meal. LET'S GET PERSONAL Xavier’s love and passion for food allows him to travel the world and discover the peop...

Do you know someone that always seems to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to say it? That my dear friend is wit. Wendy had wit in spades. She always had a response for anything and everything. It was her superpower and people loved her for it. LET'S GET PERSONAL Believe it or not wit can be learned like anything else.  It simply requires observing the human experience up clos...

When Victor was growing up, he was told he talked to much. But Victor did not let that discourage him. To give him an outlet, Victor joined the high school debate team, and they won 3 state championships. But Victor was just getting started. LET'S GET PERSONAL If someone tells you that you talk to much…you might just be like Victor. By the way, Victor started an award-winning podcast and has fans...

Will you be the first one…was the question asked of Ulani by his Father. Ulani and his family came to America from Uganda when he was only 5 years old. Ulani was a science buff as a kid and dreamed of being a surgeon one day. LET'S GET PERSONAL Do you remember the question? Will you be the first one? Ulani love for science was rewarded when he received a full academic scholarship to Harvard Univer...

When I was growing up, I attended a performing arts school. My fellow students could sing, dance, choreograph, act, play instruments, and the list goes on. They were all very talented, but Tina stood head and shoulders above everyone. Tina could play any instrument with little to no practice and master it within weeks. LET'S GET PERSONAL Talent is defined as a special natural ability or aptitude....

It is widely known that most people don’t like selling and then there’s Sammy. From the time Sammy could talk, he loved selling. The first thing Sammy ever sold was lemonade, then newspapers, and then cars. Guess what? Sammy was so good he sold himself. LET'S GET PERSONAL If you have a great product or service and don’t like selling…you need a Sammy. Remember, the key to selling is knowing when to...

You are a masterpiece. There is no person in the world like you. You are smart, brilliant, funny, and witty. You will do great things. You will change the world. These are the only things Rose heard from her parents growing up. LET'S GET PERSONAL Fast forward 15 years, Rosy is 25 years old, a New York Times best-selling author, renowned speaker, and sits on 5 fortune 500 company boards. Seems Rose...

Quentin is not your average kid. By the time he was 15 he had completed his master’s degree. Some identified him as a prodigy and child genius, but his parent’s said Quentin is neither. He’s just a very unconventional. LET'S GET PERSONAL There are not many Quentin’s. You see Quentin is autistic. He has a photo graphic memory and learns very quickly. Quentin’s goal…inspire others with autism to cha...

Phyllis grew up in a very prominent and rich family. She never wanted for anything. She attended private school, went on family vacations, and got her first car at 16. Sounds amazing right? LET'S GET PERSONAL Although Phyllis and her siblings had everything…she noticed that their house servants worked very hard but received very little pay. She wanted to help them, but her parents forbid her. When...

When Oliver was growing up, kids used to make fun of him. They called him all types of horrible names. You see, Oliver suffered from acute acne. But none of that mattered to the kids that called him names.  He vowed that he would make sure no kid ever suffered from acute acne. LET'S GET PERSONAL When Oliver went to college, he chose science as his major and loved it.  In just two (2) yea...

Nadia is smart, funny, witty, clever, and super nice. However, she always found herself in the hot seat with her teachers. She would not conform to their rigid rules and challenged their intellect. Consequently, she was labeled as being naughty. LET'S GET PERSONAL What Nadia teachers did not realize is that she was bored and needed to be challenged.  Are you a Nadia and looking for a challeng...

When I was a kid, I always loved watching magicians perform tricks. It was amazing to see the simplicity and ease at which they tricked you with their slight of hand. If magicians can make something disappear, can they make something reappear? LET'S GET PERSONAL Like magic, being broke is an illusion. It’s only what you can’t see that reveals how and why you are broke. Question…how is money made?...

I know a fellow entrepreneur that I affectionately call Lazy Larry. It sounds weird that an entrepreneur can be lazy…or does it? LET'S GET PERSONAL Larry is not really lazy. When he first got started, he worked 80-hour weeks. Subsequently, he built a system which runs 24/7/365. Larry now makes 6 figures a month. Do you want to be lazy like Larry? Watch live each Tuesday on Facebook from 9:30-10AM...

Kelly was on top of the world. Her career was blossoming, and she was on track to achieve her annual goals. She just got married and she and her husband were planning to start a family. Like a bombshell (bomb) the pandemic changed everything. LET'S GET PERSONAL Kelly was furloughed and her husband was laid off and knew she had to do something quick. The solution…start her own business. What was su...

When I was growing up, there was a kid on our block named Jerry. Each time I saw Jerry he was always so happy. I thought, how can I be happy like Jerry all the time. So, one day I asked Jerry why he was so happy all the time. Guess what Jerry told me? LET'S GET PERSONAL Jerry said, the reason I am so happy is because before we moved here, my father was diagnosed with cancer and told he only had si...

One of the most beloved sports the world over is soccer. It goes without saying that having a great goalie is super important. The goalie has one job…keep the opposing team from scoring. If I told you that there are several goalies in your life trying to keep you from scoring would you believe me? LET'S GET PERSONAL We are almost halfway through 2022 and I am certain that many tried, some lied, an...

I have a confession, I used to be a crypto skeptic. Not long ago, my barber informed me he made $40K in crypto in 2021. I was intrigued to say the least and wanted to find out everything I could about this not so new currency. What to know what I learned? LET'S GET PERSONAL I learned the real reason why many people are crypto skeptics is that they have never researched it for themselves. Are you a...

Isaiah grew up as an only child. Although he longed for brothers and sister it never happened because of his parents’ medical condition. Consequently, Isaiah was perfectly fine being by himself and thinking for himself. Unbeknownst to him, this would serve him well in life. LET'S GET PERSONAL Today, Isaiah is the CEO of a fortune 500 company. When interviewed, he was asked what contributed most to...

My neighbor Hank is super handy. He mows his lawn, built a shed, and puts up decorations for every holiday. The most impressive thing about Hank, if you ask him for help, he always says Yes and never ask for anything in return! If we could all have neighbors like Hank. LET'S GET PERSONAL If you are a solopreneur, chances are you treat your business-like Hank treats his neighbors. You always say Ye...

In high school, there was this student named George. George was a freshman and stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 250 pounds. The football and basketball coaches wanted George on their team. George was super excited and told his parents. However, George’s parents told him and the coaches that his priority are his grades and nothing else. LET'S GET PERSONAL George was in quite a pickle. You see...

This year we will be celebrating a family reunion. Family reunions are a time to catch up, create awesome memories, and introduce the next generation to one another. Sounds like a good time…right? LET'S GET PERSONAL I want to believe most family reunions are like this. However, the reality is that they are not. It takes hard work to maintain healthy, productive, and enriching relations. That’s why...

One of my professors in college was Emily. Although Emily never said she was an entrepreneur…tell me what you think. Emily started and sold her first company at 19 years old. She then created a mobile app and sold it for millions. Lastly, she currently owes a global coaching company. LET'S GET PERSONAL After class one day, I asked Emily what her motivation was. She responded, my grandparents and p...

This is going to sound absurd. My brother told me that he works with this guy named Dan. Dan confided in my brother that he wants to get promoted but thinks he is not qualified. Each time the promotion comes up, someone else gets it. My brother told Dan to ask the supervisor why he didn’t get the promotion. LET'S GET PERSONAL To my brother’s surprise…Dan asked the supervisor why he didn’t get prom...

When I was growing up, there was kid on our block that was always getting into something. He told us that one day he was going to invent something that changed the world. We looked at each other and burst out laughing but Christopher kept on getting into things. LET'S GET PERSONAL Fast forward to 2022. I was invited to connect with someone on LinkedIn. I checked out their profile and realized it w...

Like most billionaires, Bria is presented with new opportunities every day. Each one the next big thing. Someone asked Bria how does she know when to invest and when to wait? She said…demand. LET'S GET PERSONAL Aspiring to become a millionaire or billionaire is a lofty goal which many will never achieve. However, to position yourself it only requires that you only go where systemic persistent prob...