On Your Terms

The title of this episode is misleading. In reality, there are no goal police. My guest on this week's podcast, Joe Saul-Sehy of "The Stacking Benjamins" podcast was an inspiration to me starting this podcast. Learn why you need to stay out of your own way when it comes to your dreams, how dreaming bigger makes a difference in getting life on your terms, and how outsmarting yourself mi...

You ever do something you thought was risky, but it ended up making you more secure? That's exactly what I'm diving into on this episode of "On Your Terms" with my podcast editor, James Osborn. When we met, I had yet to launch this podcast or embark on the Walk for Water. Now, James is writing snarky comments into my brilliant content and sabotaging my podcast. But I've made pe...

I've never met someone who has the ability to find gratefulness and transform your mindset like my guest this week, Mark Porteous. Mark's ability to understand how the brain operates--and more importantly, how to re-focus it--has given me perspective that helped me live life on my terms. Are you ready to embrace the change you need to stop sleepwalking through life? Shake the lies that clo...

If wanderlust is something that occupies your free thoughts, Rashidat's journey might just help you turn those daydreams into realities. After losing interest in doing the 9-5 grind working for someone else, Rashidat shares how she took her interest in travel and freedom and turned it into a lifestyle and a business that allows her to have her cake and eat it too. After all, isn't that one...

Sonya Hollins is an amazing author and a gifted publisher, but after hearing her story I think the journey she took to become those things carries just as much weight for On Your Terms listeners as the finish line. Sonya shares her inspiring journey, starting from a childhood dream of becoming a Pulitzer Prize winner to becoming an award-winning journalist and now entrepreneur. What I find fascina...

I've counted them all up. Eight total walk interruptions now, each of them completely unique to themselves. As my mama says, 'the beginning of the mission takes longer than the rest,' and I'm finding that true--yet I'm not phased by it. This bonus episode is designed for you to be a part of the Walk for Water in a couple of ways. First, we are planning our steps live in this po...

There is power in the words of others, but how you let that power affect your future is entirely up to you. In part 2 of my conversation with Nina Perez, she brings the heat when it comes to not allowing yourself to be impacted by the criticisms of others. As Nina puts it, “When you’re living life on your own terms, it’s going to be loud…we need to nurture the voice that says “I’m gonna continue b...

It's not lost on me that I set out to walk 5,000+ miles and on day 2, an injury has stopped me right in my tracks. This episode is more than just an update on the "Walk for Water". In fact, my partner Evans Chitukutuku and I devoted this episode to explaining what's happened, what's happening now and how this walk has been permanently changed. While change can be scary, I have...

Last week I shared part 1 of my conversation with Evans as we began to explore a partnership to have him drive the support vehicle on the Walk for Water. In part 2, Evans and I got to the heart of the situation. One of the key principles of living life On Your Terms is living out your commitments at level 10 when you make them. Will Evans be ready for that kind of commitment on this 2 year journey...

Ever plan something completely and feel confident that you've got everything figured out...and then it all blows up in your face? That's what I experienced when I landed in Zambia to begin this 2 year Walk for Water journey when Evans, the man who was going to be the driver to accompany me along the way, discovered he wasn't able to make the journey. But God had another plan--and his n...

Ever meet someone who is literally “walking charisma?” That’s exactly how I felt when I recently met best-selling author Nina Perez. I appreciate her philosophy of connection, which she calls the “me, we, us” philosophy. It so powerfully illustrates the meaning and purpose of living life on our own terms in the context of the people in our lives. Nina emphasizes the importance of connecting with o...

Last week, Stephanie Kwong shared her insights on her rapid rewire method. This week's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Stephanie, and I'm really glad we were able to dive deeper into what it means to be in alignment with your goals, how to fight self-rejection, the power of self-love and so much more. Living life on your terms involves creating a financial future that is sustaina...

When a circuit is wired incorrectly, nothing on that circuit works. Lights out! My guest this week on the On Your Terms podcast, Stephanie Kwong, shares how her process of mindset mastery not only transforms the lives of her clients, but it transformed her own life . What's a better way to live life on your terms than to literally coach yourself? Connect with Stephanie: RapidRewireMethod.com S...

Last week, Dillon England shared some powerful insights into free speech and resilience in the face of cancellation. In part 2 of my conversation with Dillon we learn more about how he took his experience at Parler and turned it into a meaningful and effective business on his terms . Learn how Dillon flipped the script on monetizing his content, what he would advise for someone trying to start the...

In all the craziness of the world in 2021, the foundations of freedom of speech were under heavy scrutiny. My guest on this week's episode of the "On Your Terms" podcast was right in the center of it at the social media company Parler, but it's Dillon's perspective on censorship and insight into how to stand firm in your authenticity that brings him to the show. Listen in as Di...

When I met Sarah Michael, it didn't take long to figure out how gifted she is at marketing and sales. What's even more impressive about Sarah, however, is the drive and determination she applies to truly live her life on her own terms. Ultimately, that's why we're here--to learn from leaders and tone-setters like Sarah! Establish your business, understand how "your quirkiness i...

Playing video games to raise money for charity? That’s exactly what my guests on this week’s episode have been helping people do with their social-conscious gaming app. Brent and Jerry Foley join the show to talk their innovative project, Dollar Zing, a social-conscious gaming app designed to blend entertainment with charitable giving. What I appreciate about Jerry and Brent is the encouragement t...

Resilience and Intuition: Orly Amor Living life on your terms takes an enormous amount of trust in yourself. My guest this week, Orly Amor, shows us how to identify two very important aspects of ourselves that will clear the way for you to go get your life. Learn from her incredible story of overcoming abuse, bouncing back from seemingly crippling adversity and harnessing the power of using your i...

Welcome back for the conclusion to last week's episode! Mario Rigby continues to share his experience working with nomadic tribes and the surprising abundance of water resources in Africa, though difficult to harness. I discuss my own upcoming journey across Africa and get some excellent advice from Mario. He emphasizes the importance of being authentic, staying open to learning, and recognizi...

In this episode of the On Your Terms Podcast, I have a conversation with world traveler and explorer, Mario Rigby. Mario shares the inspiring story of his solo walk across Africa, a journey that took him a year and a half and is incredibly inspiring to me. He opens up about the personal struggles that led him to this incredible feat and how it transformed his perspective on life. We discuss the ch...

From homeless to thriving, Joseph Ortega is a daily example of power the of financial independence. I met Joseph on the street selling his merchandise, and right there I knew there was something special about this man. Listen as Joseph shares his incredible financial journey, how trusting God transformed his life and his perspective, and what it looks like to truly put it all on the line to live l...

When I say Dr. Shemetria Gonzales is an inspiration, I feel like that’s an inadequate way to express just who she is. International author, speaker, investor, and survivor of sexual trafficking, Dr. Gonzales’ journey of overcoming adversity is powerful. What she has been doing recently to take the reins of her path and design a life on her own terms is something that I think we can  all  benefit f...

When your intentions line up with your actions, you KNOW you’re on the path to living life on your own terms. In this episode, Michael Peluso shares his journey of founding and selling multiple businesses, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God, family, and personal well-being. He also discusses the value of servant leadership, building a strong team, and identifying and eliminating bottle...

We're back with part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Kara Dentley this week. Regrets, failures, life focus after retiring before 40, raising a future chess master, authoring a transformational book...it's safe to say Dr. Kara is living life on her terms! Be sure to take notes and let me know how this episode has impacted you by subscribing to the newsletter . Connect with Dr. Kara: Lifebykar...

Remember that awesome chat with Dr. James Dentley? Well, this week, you get to meet his brilliant wife, Dr. Kara Dentley! She's a quantum physicist, successful entrepreneur, AND hula hoop enthusiast. Talk about living life on your terms! In this episode, she shares how she retired by 38 and what she's learned from observing water (it's more profound than you'd think!). Plus, she dr...