Jacques "Mr. LA" LaGrange, Mr. LA

Giving A Purpose Podcast

Giving a Purpose is a motivational podcast about bridging the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned through life’s journey. Host Mr. LA developed a passion for helping others while developing and hosting the mentorship program his podcast is named after. It was here that he realized everyone occasionally needs help finding their purpose. Twice per week, his calming voice doles out practical motivational tips to embrace the now, stick to your goals, and carve out your own path in life. Episodes are released on Monday to help kickstart your week, and Wednesday to ease the midweek slump.

Author

Jacques "Mr. LA" LaGrange, Mr. LA

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

Father Figure - Mr. LA 15.06.2020

Giving a Purpose is a motivational podcast about bridging the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned through life’s journey. Host Mr. LA developed a passion for helping others while developing and hosting the mentorship program his podcast is named after. It was here that he realized everyone occasionally needs help finding their purpose. Twice per week, his calming voice doles out practical mot...

We Won't Forget/BLM Movement Pt. 2 08.06.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs.    www.givingapurposepodcast.com   https://upstreamindie.com/giving-a-purpose-podcast/

We Won't Forget - Mr. LA 01.06.2020

We Won't Forget! www.givingapurposepodcast.com Corey Jones, Notosha “Tony” McDade, George Floyd, Yassin Mohamed, Finan Berhe, Sean Reed, Steven Taylor, Ariane McCree, Terrance Franklin, Miles Hall, Darius Tarver, William Green, Samuel David Mallard, Kwame “KK” Jones, De’von Bailey, Christopher Whitfield, Anthony Hill, Eric Logan, Jamarion Robinson, Gregory Hill Jr., JaQuavion Slaton, Ryan Twy...

Personal Responsibility- Mr. LA 25.05.2020

Accountability!   www.givingapurposepodcast.com #givingapurposepodcast #liveinpurpose #liveonpurpose #MrLA

Youth Movement -Mr. LA 18.05.2020

www.givingapuurposepodcast.com #MrLA #YourFavoriteHost #Purpose #GivingAPurposePodcast #Youth

"Back to the Future" - Mr. LA 11.05.2020

"Back to the Future" a great movie but also great advice on helping to invest in our youth. 

Gifts- Mr. LA 04.05.2020

Proverbs 18: 16 Your Gift will make room for you and being you before great men. Make a list of your gifts. Find out what you are good at and tap into your passion and put your ALL in to it.

Fear/Failures - Mr. LA 27.04.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA. www.givingapurposepodcast.com  Facing your Fears and Failures #givingapurposepodcast #yourfavoritehost #MrLA

Sowing Seeds - Mr. LA 20.04.2020

Have you ever started a goal or plan and expected it to happen the next day? Do you think a farmer plants a seed and it grows the next day? Sowing seeds is a process. It has to go through some seasons before you can harvest it.

The "New Norm" - Mr. LA 13.04.2020

After the Quarantine what will be the New Normal? Socially Politically Family Business   Will the time you have now during this quarantine maximize your strengths or your weakness?   

Choices - Mr. LA 06.04.2020

CHOICES! Every choice has a consequence. In life we have many choices but only 2 consequences. Right and Wrong!

Self Discipline - Mr. LA 30.03.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA. From the Best Seller Book "No Excuses" by Brian Tracy we talk about the 7 steps to having self discipline. Decide what you want. Write it down Set a deadline Make a list of everything you can think of that you could...

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset - Mr. LA 23.03.2020

Have you ever had a fixed mindset and didn't see any growth? Did you know Growth Mindset was even a thing? Mr. LA discusses the difference and how to apply to your life to be successful!  

The 6th Man - Kevin Williams Part 2 16.03.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA.   Kevin "The6thMan" Williams is back! The host of the podcast Real Live Talk. He shares his story of how his experiences have made him into the person he is today. How DC shaped his choices as a youth and made him th...

Kick'n It with Kandii - Kandis Mariie 09.03.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA.   The host of the 'Kick'n It with Kandii' Kandis Marie sits down and talks about her life, motherhood and her own show.   You can listen to episode on www.givingapurposepodcast.com https://upstreamindie.com/givi...

Marsh Mental Health Part 2 - Therapist Tristan Marsh 02.03.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA. In this Episode Therapist Tristan Marsh talks about new strategies on how to recognize and identify different types of mental health. Motivational Techniques Behavior Modification Emotional Regulation Assertive Communication M...

Flawed Queens - The Mommy Sense 24.02.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA.   In this Episode we get a conversation with the host of the Flawed Queens Podcast about the differences between mom's and dad's. What are the roles? Do dads have a 6th sense. Flawed Queens Podcast: Connecting, suppo...

Family Matters- Jamien Payne 17.02.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA.   In this episode Mr. LA talks to his Day 1 friend Jamien Payne. They go all the way back to 1981. They were born in the same hospital exactly 2 weeks apart in the same room. Mothers became friends and they have been brothers...

Generational Wealth - Renard Walker II 10.02.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA Renard Walker II talks about the lessons learned from his father about saving and making a better future for his family. He gives us insight on how he is instilling these values to his own children. As an entrepreneur Renard ha...

Mr. LA - How Do You See You? 03.02.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA   What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses? Mr. LA asks his listeners to find out from friends and family who do they think there are. Here are your task: Find 3 friends/family who you trust to tell you the truth As...

Mr. LA - Just Live! 27.01.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA   In the light of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Mr. LA discusses how precious life is. He encourages his family, friends and listeners to live a full life. Have a purpose of every minute of your life. He wa...

Kevin "The6thMan" Williams - "Old" DC vs. "New" DC 20.01.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LA In the episode Kevin "The6thMan" Williams  gives his insight on how he grew up in DC versus how DC is now in 2020. He shares his story of how his experiences have made him into the person he is today. How DC shaped hi...

Author/Speaker Linnita Hosten - The Dream Career Academy 13.01.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and fill in the GAP's.  In this episode we speak to Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Linnita Hosten about college strategies to help students be successful. She is the Author of The College Strategy and The College Strategy Workbook.  The College Strategy: Actively dev...

MID WEEK MOTIVATION - Manifest Your Dreams 08.01.2020

Welcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and filling in the GAP's. This Episode is about how to Manifest Your Dreams! Mr. LA will show you some of the tips and routines he uses to achieve his goals. Mr. LA challenges you to try these tips to take you goals and dreams to the next level and make them a reality!...

Marsh Mental Health- How to Motivate Minors 06.01.2020

In this Episode Therapist Tristan Marsh talks about new strategies to motivate minors. Motivational Techniques  Behavior Modification  Emotional Regulation  Assertive Communication  Mental Health Therapist Tristan Marsh gives insight on how she helps to motivate her daughter and clients. She gives real life experiences and examples to help uplift minors. Tristan Marsh can be reached at www.marshme...

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