Create Your Life Series

Episode Summary This week, Kevin is joined in the studio with special guest Stanley Fritz, a huge voice in New York City’s Political and social change community involvement. Stan’s experience growing up impoverished in New York drew him into awareness of issues confronting NYC residents to provide a voice to push for power among the underserved and underrepresented. He has championed bills to make...

Episode Summary The current corporate environment necessitates being ahead of the game, even after you land a job. Sharing tips he has obtained from personal experience and from discussions with HR representatives, Kevin gives listeners ten tips for making sure that you are constantly taking steps to move forward in your career. Chad Bennett (Human resource professional), answers a myriad of quest...

Episode Summary Kevin welcomes Vincent Bragg back to the show, and luckily for our audience, he doesn’t mince words when it comes to his past. Giving an intimate and self-analytical examination of the events that led to his incarceration, Vincent shares how he transformed that time in his life into ConCr8tes. In describing the goals of the program, he pushes not only for empowering those whose pow...

Episode Summary You may not realize it, but you are a brand. And your brand directly affects your personal and professional life. With the universality of access to information, people can tell a lot about you quickly but without affirmation of whether the information is correct or flattering. Kevin breaks down 10 essential tips for protecting your brand and ensuring you have greater control of ho...

Episode Summary Many of our listeners have asked for Kevin’s suggestions for building a podcast audience. To tackle this issue, Kevin, Cordaro “Haize” Johnson, and Todd dive in and breakdown their tips. From comparing how the different social media platforms can be used to grow and maintain your audience, to what an ethical bribe is, and to why Robert Greene’s books should be on your radar. Even i...

Episode Summary The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Kevin! He shares what’s new from giving an empowering speech to middle schoolers to planning for a professional development training he will be leading for a corporation. Kevin fields questions from our listeners including describing the best day of his life, what he is most excited about for his trip to Africa, and what happens after he...

Episode Summary Selena found her path as a journalist when she visited New Orleans in 2006 and 2007 after Hurricane Katrina. Seeing the conditions of the Lower Ninth Ward, she wanted to become a “voice for the voiceless.” She describes having to work long, grueling hours as an intern and what she took away from the situation. She relays failing a job interview with CNN, and then going back years l...

Episode Summary Janeya recounts her childhood and its impact on her personal development. She offers valuable insight, describing the importance of understanding one’s past and how it influences your life. Having taken an introspective look at herself, Janeya explains how she took advantage of opportunities that motivated her. Vincent, her co-founder of ConCre8tes, discusses the origins of ConCre8...

In this episode Kevin gives his top strategies for making the most of conferences and networking opportunities. He gives his hacks and secrets to walking away with business and how to measure whether you should attend an event.

In this episode Caroline shares her secrets and roadmap to revitalizing a pre- digital industry. Taking the floral industry by storm, she and her sister have managed to raise funding, pivot and garner amazing partnerships that have pushed them to over 300 subscribers and counting.

In this episode Latesha speaks about the power of interning for Source Magazine at the age of 14, Convincing Lebron James to take on social media, uncle Jay-Z and how relationships have helped her to scale a seven figure business.

Episode Summary In this episode, Evan and Candice discuss finding love through the tinder app, growing their podcast audiences, making a relationship work by understanding what they have in common, the HBCU vs. PWI experience and 8 secrets to happiness.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference...

Episode Summary In this episode Todd, Kevin and Eric discuss the ups and downs of presales for Eric’s business, CEO experience truth’s about failing and re-starting up a business. Strategies to figuring out where your client is now and where they want to go. They also cover strategies to deciphering between good and unimportant advice.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of S...

In this episode Jacobi shares his insight into the new 57 billion dollar industry of cannabis, his experience of going from ground floor to CEO, affects cannabis has had on his family and his reasoning for getting into the startup tech world.

Episode Summary In this episode Thomas discusses the power of attending an HBCU, remaining authentic while black in the corporate space and transistioning from corporate to entrepreneur and back to corporate. He also shares his strategies to getting out of his own way and setting himself up for success through taking initiative.
   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State B...

The Create Your Life Series celebrates accomplishing it’s two-year long goal of making it onto Sirius XM. In this episode guest host Todd Wahnish interviews Kevin about the journey and what is next for the show. Listen in for Kevin’s experience with dating shows and for surprise dancing in the studio!

In this episode, Kevin provides his top secrets got the Create Your Life Series nationally syndicated to 100 million impressions per episode. He provides an in-depth overview of what to do before you start and actionable steps to take once you get started.

About our Guest: Kevin Y. Brown motivational speaker, author and host brings you insights into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship each week with the Create Your Life series.   Episode Summary: Kevin is completely transparent, sharing his battles with consistency and how it has become his friend over the years.  He explains how his drive to stay consistent has helped him grow his team and create...

Episode Summary Jeremy shares how his path of computer programming at five years old has helped him stay ahead of the curve and what is coming in the future of artificial intelligence. He also shares his secrets of building a 16k plus meetup group.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” awa...

Episode Summary Lenore tells the difference between those who want to launch a company and those who succeed in launching a company. She shares the importance of finding your market, appreciating feedback, being around creative people, and branding yourself personally and professionally at the same time.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASB...

Episode Summary Greg discusses his bold, entrepreneurial leap and growth in digital children's media. He tells about "licking the frog," first thing every morning, balancing work with parenting, and creating his own distinct media platform. He shares his three jewels for those looking to create their best life.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountanc...

Episode Summary Nicole gives us the secrets to her transition from corporate America to entrepreneur, the ups, and downs of being in business, war stories of being a non-technical founder, secrets to picking the right business partner and superhero names.   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 Jerrod talks about the process and hidden expenses of home buying in New York City, managing your finances and tips to get and keep your credit up. He shares his strategies to work-life balance and some amazing quotes to live by.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award...

Episode Summary Atima Lui discusses creating tech that redefines the standard of beauty for the world, secrets to staying confident, and the importance of sharing vision while leading the industry.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur,...

Episode Summary Jonathan shares secrets of his journey of going from actor to behind the scenes to becoming the director of theater at the National Black Theater at 25. He shares his mission of helping other creatives and secrets to make sure that his work is growing.   Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Bei...