Create Your Life Series

Episode Summary In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Kevin directs the focus onto Bridget Boakye’s personal experiences and how things might have gone differently if not for one moment of divine intervention.  Bridget provides advice on entrepreneurship, becoming an ex-pat in Ghana, goal setting, and much more.  You’ll also learn more about Kevin as Bridget turns the microphone and asks him...

Episode Summary In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Bridget Boakye talks about moving from Ghana to New York at the age of ten and how those dual life experiences provided her with the discipline and motivation to become a writer and advocate for Africa.  Bridget and Kevin discuss the artificial construct that has been created to portray Africa to the world and the ways they are creating a...

Episode Summary In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Kevin reflects on how the passing of one of his mentors has caused him to reevaluate the things that really matter. And Kevin shares some of his favorite quotes, thoughts, and actions that have helped him through stressful times.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Pu...

Episode Summary In this special episode of Create Your Life Series,  Kevin shares the top tips and tricks he uses to achieve his goals and discusses additional steps he has taken to find balance during the quarantine of COVID-19.  Having used these lessons to achieve the success and happiness he desires, Kevin creates a clear path for you to reach your goals while protecting your mental space.    ...

Episode Summary Learn about the host of your favorite podcast as Candice Davis of Little Miss Entertainment turns the microphone on Kevin, in this crossover episode of the Create Your Life Series.  Kevin shares how his experiences in the California foster system gave him the determination to succeed and, ultimately, the ability to create his life.  Kevin and Candice reminisce about his experiences...

Episode Summary If you want to increase effective communication and leadership in your business, don’t miss this episode of the Create Your Life Series.  Eric and Kevin discuss their commitment to creating a company culture that reflects the values of their organization and how they incorporate the Hire Slow, Fire Fast method to achieve that goal.  They break down their core concepts of hiring emp...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Create Your Life Series, Kevin talks with Eric Fondren of Itellio about the effects of quarantine on life and business and the lessons they are learning during this time.  Eric discusses his new venture, Bankable Business Blueprint, and other projects he’s working on right now and Kevin shares what the future holds for his business, Podcast Laundry.  Whether...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Create Your Life Series, Kevin talks with Alechia Reese about how to go beyond empowerment to achieve your goals.  Alechia shares how she successfully juggles the management of three business teams and two brands while being a single mother.  She also discusses her surprising take on higher education, the biggest challenge she had to overcome, and what’s next...

Episode Summary In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Kevin reflects on the last twelve months and shares his thoughts on the current events that are changing the world. This episode is real talk on the real impacts of what is happening around us. Kevin talks about his feelings on loss and legacy, how he has been coping, and the books that are helping to shape his approach to life.    Kevin...

Episode Summary This episode of Create Your Life Series will motivate you to make and keep your resolutions this year.  Kevin talks with Benoy Thanjan, owner of Reneu Energy, about his path to entrepreneurship in the solar energy industry and his passion project, the Solar Maverick podcast.  Benoy and Kevin look back on their journeys over the past year and discuss what it takes to be successful i...

Episode Summary Yvonne talks about her entrepreneurial journey, sharing how she used her experiences and her education to become a go-to special event producer in the music industry. She shares inspiration and strategies for navigating negative feedback and holding her own in an industry where women of color are minorities. She also talks about the importance of the behind-the-scenes movers and sh...

Episode Summary Cherise talks about her educational experience and her pivot from the biomedical field to media and technology through working for Spotify. She describes how her passions and experiences came to coalesce around her current job, and why she finds it fulfilling to work at Spotify and with students and universities.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Bo...

Episode Summary Patrice shares her financial and emotional intelligence, telling her story of redefining her quest for money into a quest for purpose. She speaks with compassion for herself – speaking honestly about the challenges she has overcome – and compassion for others in their own journeys to find purpose and financial stability.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of...

Episode Summary This episode sounds like two friends catching up. It is a beautifully honest conversation between two entrepreneurs full of mutual respect. Jeremy shares his story of leaving a lucrative contract as a rapper to pursue passions closer to his heart. He talks about starting over and his grind to secure a place in the L.A. comedy world. He also talks about his passion for self care and...

Episode Summary Amanda and KJ eloquently and humorously walk listeners through their entrepreneurial journey to founding a very successful beauty brand for women of color. They talk about their vision, the importance of having a solid team working around them and a solid community supporting and challenging them.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accounta...

Episode Summary Kathryn talks about her journey to the legal team at Spotify. She talks about being a woman of color in a white-male-dominated world, the work ethic she employs to be successful, and how her family, friends and travel make it all worth it.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Differen...

Episode Summary Ahyiana tells her story of getting over her fears, again and again, opening herself to new experiences, and using that growth to get to where she really wanted to be. She talks about using the skills she gained working in a corporate environment to ultimately create the life she really wanted to be living, one that helps others to do the same.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a N...

Episode Summary Frank talks about his journey and his continuous efforts to use his work to give back to his community. Frank also talks about how to maintain balance in a busy life and the importance of having a strong support network to help you do so.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Differenc...

Episode Summary Mia talks openly about her life trajectory, how education played a big role in her success and how she is passing along what she has learned to young girls so they can achieve the same. She speaks with humor, humility and optimism about her journey and her future.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trus...

Episode Summary Dina shares stories from her journey growing up in a banking family, working in that world and then leaving to found her current startup. She talks about empowering girls through financial literacy and connection to their parents at a young age as well as what she believes leads to successful startups.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Acc...

Episode Summary Natasha talks about her rise as an emerging journalist and the joy she gets from storytelling. She shares her path to her current career and sheds light on journalism as a career, why she thinks she is meant to do the work and how anyone can adopt attitudes of a journalist to enhance his or her life.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accou...

Episode Summary Arejay offers many, tangible strategies and resources for getting control of your finances. His passion and compassion for helping people manage their money is clear. He uses his experience in the finance world to leverage assistance to people across the financial spectrum today.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center...

Episode Summary Ben talks about his journey and the pivots along the way to success as an entrepreneur. He offers insights on what it was really like to be on Shark Tank, the lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur and where he hopes to go next.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” awar...

Episode Summary Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, talking openly about coming back from an early setback and how that experience shook his worldview. He talks about using his podcast to inspire his own children, and offers advice for staying optimistic and stoked on your own entrepreneurial journey.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy...