On the Mic! W/ Ray White

So I pulled a reflection from The Bachelor franchise, the American reality dating show, and it has nothing to do with finding love. If you listened closely, every candidate strives to have time with the bachelor/bachelorette.    What would happen if we were just as obsessed and dedicated to fighting for time with the things we love in life?   What would happen if we fought for time...

Do you create space for yourself to get organized?   There are seasons where I do great in organizing my dreams, thoughts, and actions. Then there are other times where everything is up in the air and it's hard to manage the work!   Chaos I tell you!   We not only need to know what is on our plates, but we also need to create space to structure our time to execute effectively. &nbsp...

Are you taking ownership over the events in your life?  This episode is a reflection of the mindset and perspective of accountability. We need to take ownership to see every event towards its success. And if it doesn't succeed, then we need to hold ourselves accountable for the result.  Let's see what would happen if we held one another and ourselves accountable to take ownership in buil...

Father's Day 2021 is here! And I got another reflection on you for Fatherhood! This episode highlights the growth of the kids continues to shape my viewpoint on my actions and leadership. Every day is an opportunity to be intentional with my presence, engagement, and language to help prepare them for the future. Plus, this episode, I got to rock some dope gear from Fathers Are Needed! You can get...

Yeah, we are in the new spot and new studio! And ya boy don't know how to act!  This position provides some fresh ideas that I am excited to implement, such as talking about social justice, inclusive leadership, and frameworks towards professional development. But we still will be out here sharing reflections on the journey through entrepreneurship, family life, and a few rants on the way.&nb...

This is the final episode being recorded in the garage.. where it all started!   Before I say goodbye to my original setup, I want to take a moment to reflect on what starting there has meant to me and where the journey is taking me so far.    I hope that you take a minute to reflect on your humble beginnings as well as the journey up to this point!   Tap into this #OTMSoundChe...

Jose Vargas is a passionate speaker and relationship leadership coach. He equips leaders to identify their goals and persevere towards success through his coaching business, Reaching Higher Now. This interview was dope because we talked through how his heart condition almost derailed his childhood dreams, the importance of having a framework that will lead you to your goals, and his why behind his...

Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ Are your words and actions aligned? Do you recognize that you have people around you modeling your every move? What type of example are you setting for them? This episode is a reflection and reminder that my words and ac...

Shout out to Juan Harvey for spitting hot fire on the podcast!   Big Juan looks to "feed his positivity and starve negativity" in every facet of his life. We talked about the mindset of how to come back from tough times and the process of sustaining yourself towards progress.  Juan has the gems that will help you move from your darkest seasons with hope and confidence!   Make sure y...

Y'all, TAKE YOUR BREAKS! USE YOUR TIME OFF! FOCUS ON YOUR SELF-CARE! My bad for yelling at you, but I want to remind you that rest is vital for sustainability. One of the best ways for us to lead well and execute on our goals by developing a rhythm of rest so we can bring the energy into every presence. Don't wait to the brink of burnout to finally take a break! Y'all can catch me at the beach thi...

This time, ya boy is in the hot seat!  I was interviewed for an internal work show titled "Staff Spotlight" hosted by Jeremy Bogan. It's a rapid-fire question show that highlights the personal side of our IT staff members within the organization. What a blast to be a part of! I hope this is fun for you to get to know me a bit too! Take a listen and let me know what you think! ___________ Take...

Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ Today's episode is a reaction to the recent hate crime demonstrated towards the Asian American community, particularly the murder of 8 women in Atlanta. How are you responding to that?  We cannot be okay with this....

Shout out to Will Lewis for being a guest on today's show! Will and I go way back to our high school days in California. We had the ability to catch up on life after high school, transitions and trials in college, and the journey through entrepreneurship.  More importantly, we talked about his organization, Fathers are Needed which is a movement that is bringing awareness and creating bonding...

Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ In today's episode, I remind myself to use my current reality as a training ground for where I want to go. I breakdown how you can be taken seriously in your career, the importance of thinking like an owner when you are...

It was dope having Jeff Cochran featured On The Mic today! As a Pastor, Speaker, Coach, and now Author, Jeff is motivated by helping others find their purpose and step into their fullest potential. We discuss the transformative moments in his life, the biggest lessons from his leadership journey, and his mindset for overcoming the fear of failing any endeavor he has faced. I felt very encouraged a...

His name is LG, man tell em what it do! Hype to have Lemar Griffin On the Mic sharing his entrepreneurial journey as a photographer and videographer for high profile athletes in professional sports!  We to the depths in this episode, exploring how playing college sports has prepared him for the future, what it looks like to stay persistent even in the midst of trials,  how he is ushering...

Yeah yall, I am still tripping.... and that's ok! In life we will not be 100% on our game all the time What are we going to do in the midst of it? This episode is a real-time reflection on my current struggle with inadequacy and my plan to navigate through it. If you struggle with feeling inadequate too, I would love to hear your thought process in the midst of it! Let me know what you think after...

This episode is all about gratitude. Plain and simple.  Despite the challenges that are out of my control (Pacific Northwest ice storms, Covid pandemic, failed external hard drives), I wanted to take a moment to speak on the areas I am grateful for. That includes the unavoidable change in routine I've had to experience. This time is tough for everyone. Extend some grace for yourself and other...

Shout out to Dan Horwitz for being On The Mic, sharing his athletic and leadership experience on the show! Dan is a former college basketball player and coach who is focused on building great people and teams. In his book, Help Them Up: 14 Principles to help Educate, Energize and Empower your team to build a Championship Culture, Dan lays out the foundation for any leader to excel on and off the c...

Shout out to Jessica Mitchell for Launching her Podcast, The Mixed Narrative!   In this episode, I interview Jessica on the heart behind her podcast. We dive into how she wants to create a safe space for multi-ethnic and multi-racial identities to feel empowered to share their stories on her platform. Through her story and interviewing of others, The Mixed Narrative elevates a much-needed per...

Well, happy first week of January 2021.    This episode is specifically focused on the coup at the US Capitol on January 6th. The focus is less on the disbelief of the event, but more on the lessons that we can pull as a leader in that space.    Plus, I saw a connection from The Lorax that can help us be better problem solvers.  I hope this episode helps us reflect on what...

The Podcast Season Finale to tie with the Year Finale of 2020!   We are all excited to move onward and upward to 2021. But before we do, it's good practice to take a minute to process how the previous year went. Whether good or bad, reflecting on the lessons we've experienced helps us get into a better position for next year!   Take a listen and let me know what is your one lesson from 2...

You ever wonder why you hear the same Christmas songs EVERY YEAR?!   Just about every music artist to this day has remixed a Christmas song, giving their own style and spin on a classic. How can we translate that energy towards entering into a saturated market we want to do business in?   In this episode, we evaluate the mindset of a musical artist within the Christmas season and how we...

We got a returned guest on the podcast! Jamiere Abney, an OTM Alum who first appeared on the "Willing To Take Risk" episode , comes back to engage in a discussion on Social Mobility. We talk about what that means as young men of color looking to make an impact in this world and he shares some of his initiatives he is making moves on too! Take a listen to this episode and share with me your thought...

Shout out to Isaac Moreno for hopping On The Mic, sharing experience as a creative, and the lessons of taking risks in the process.  We get to hear about his importance of focus when it comes to executing a creative goal and why community is valuable to reach the finish line!  Be sure to follow Isaac on Instagram - @isaacrmoreno as well as listen to his podcast, The Jelly Filled Podcast....