Micheal Taylor

Success Is My Religion

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Micheal Taylor "The Success Engineer" Kansas City based Life Coach created the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement to reverse engineer success. Through interviews and personal experiences we will discuss success from the perspectives of African Americans and people of color. Everyone has a gift to offer the world. The only way to find and cultivate your gift is to W.R.K.H.R.D. Instagram: @wrkhrdmovementFacebook: @wrkhrdmovementTwitter: @wrkhrdmovementOrder your Success Is My Religion T-shirt!https://sheheartshirts.com/products/success-is-my-religion-podcast-t-shirt

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Micheal Taylor

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S2 E19: Pivot, no Plan B with Ariell Suzanne 24.06.2020 1:04:36

The Success Engineer discusses dramatic career changes that don’t necessarily involve traditional jobs with Ariell Suzanne. Ariell Suzanne is from Chicagoland and Northern Illinois and currently lives in Kansas City. She is an entrepreneur, freelance writer, advocate with Beautycounter, and runway model with big dreams for much more (stay tuned!). She is passionate about culture, the arts industri...

S2 E18: Overcoming a Learning Disability with Belief and Hard Work 17.06.2020 1:06:59

Educator Michael Loveless joins the Success Engineer to discuss preparing our kids early. Mike reveals how he struggled with a learning disability and how he was able to overcome it to go on to get a Masters degree and become a Physical Education teacher. Please support The Success Is My Religion podcast and the WRKHRDMOVEMENT by a monthly monetary donation through anchor. Rate and leave a review...

S2 E17: George Floyd, Police Brutality, Race, and living as an African American with Aaron Whitfield 10.06.2020 1:16:31

We ended last weeks episode a little abruptly and with everything going on in the world in regards to race we had to do a part 2. We talk about George Floyd, police brutality, life as an African American in America and a message for our white friends. Success Points: Critical Conversations Listening Empathy Empowerment Don't forget to rate and leave a review! Get your official Success Is My Religi...

S2 E16: Being an African American Introvert with Aaron Whitfield 03.06.2020 1:15:21

The Success Engineer discusses introversion with Aaron Whitfield, the creator of "The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert" podcast. Check out his podcast and follow his Instagram page @blackintrovertpodcast  Success Points: Being an introvert and the success journey. Being an introvert in the workplace. The mystery of introverts. Self awareness. Ahmaud Arbery If you like this podcast consid...

S2 E15: Personal Financial Planning with Jayson M. Thornton 27.05.2020 1:06:45

The Success Engineer discusses financial planning with Financial Advisor Jayson M. Thornton. Along with being a good friend and classmate at Missouri Valley College Jayson is licensed in financial and tax planning based out of St. Louis, Missouri. He has been recognized by Small Business Monthly as Best Accountants in St. Louis. SUCCESS POINTS: Money management during the pandemic for everyone. Do...

S2 E14: Black Teachers in Education with Cornell Ellis 20.05.2020 1:00:49

The Success Engineer discusses black and brown educators with Cornell Ellis, Educator and CEO of BLOC - Brothers Liberating Our Communities Highlights Why is there a shortage of black educators? (7:15) Amplify conference (10:25) Parenting and Leadership Roles (26:10) BLOC led Instructional Coaching for schools (37:05) Food deserts (44:00) Tip for your success journey (58:00) Don't forget to order...

S2 E13: The future of Higher Ed with Darby Gough 25.04.2020 1:02:45

The Success Engineer talks Higher Education with Darby Gough, the Assistant Vice President of Student Success at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri.  Darby was Micheal's boss when he was a Residence Hall Director for three and a half years. During his time at Avila was when The Success Engineer began his study of success and created the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievemen...

S2 E12: Group Fitness with Angie Braesch 23.04.2020 41:17

The Success Engineer talks Group Fitness with "The Michael Jordan of Zumba" Angie Braesch. With over 17 years of teaching experience Angie is the person who encouraged me to pursue a career in Group Fitness. She was my instructor when I first started my Group Fitness journey. Her leadership and welcoming personality connected people from all backgrounds and ethnicities through one common theme, fi...

S2 E11: Mental Wellness with Renae Latimer LCPC, LPC pt. 2 21.04.2020 26:42

The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness. Topics Fitness Money Environment Get your Success Is My Religion T-Shirt! https://sheheartshirts.com/products/the-podcast?_pos=1&_sid=048d32a56&_ss=r

S2 E10: Mental Wellness with Renae Latimer LCPC, LPC pt. 1 20.04.2020 28:03

The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness. Topics Fitness Money Environment Get your Success Is My Religion T-Shirt!  https://sheheartshirts.com/products/the-podcast?_pos=1&_sid=048d32a56&_ss=r

S2 E9: Marketing and Nonprofit with Sean Hurdle pt. 2 19.04.2020 28:45

The Success Engineer discusses success with Sean Hurdle and how he started his nonprofit from scratch. Sean is the founder of the Be Worthy nonprofit based out of Los Angeles advancing food sustainability and promoting health, active lifestyles. Check out BeWorthy online at beworthy.org and on Instagram @beworth_ ORDER NOW! SUCCESS IS MY RELIGION T-SHIRT Represent the podcast and your own study of...

S2 E8: Marketing and Nonprofit with Sean Hurdle pt. 1 18.04.2020 24:44

S2 E7: Finances and Fitness with Jay Allen pt. 2 17.04.2020 54:59

The Success Engineer continues speaking with Credit Recovery Specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.

S2 E6: Finances and fitness with Jay Allen pt. 1 16.04.2020 27:32

The Success Engineer speaks with credit restoration specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.

S2 E5: Navigating employment with Alana Henry, CPRW 15.04.2020 1:18:54

The Success Engineer with special guest and family member Alana Henry, Editor-In-Chief of The Writique discuss success when it comes to entrepreneurship, resumes, interviews, and much more! Alana graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia. She was a teacher and is now a certified professional resume writer, online profile writer, copyrwriter, and Editor-In-Chief...

S2 E4: Did you know??? 14.04.2020 2:16

Architect Robert Robinson Taylor (No relation)

S2 E3: Surviving the Great Recession with soon to be Sports Psychologist Andre Alan 14.04.2020 57:54

The Success Engineer and Andre Alan discuss some of the impacts the Great Recession had on their career plans and obstacles they overcame during their college years.  Andre Alan was the first in his family to attend college away from home. His education journey has taken him from the corn fields of Marshall, MO at Missouri Valley College to Mizzou, Illinois, Texas, and back to Mizzou to finis...

S2 E2: Navigate your circumstances 14.04.2020 39:51

The Success Engineer discusses in depth being forced to navigate his collegiate process. This process helped with the practice needed to produce the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement.

S2 E1: The greatest reverse engineerist ever! 08.04.2020 40:17

In this episode we play “Name that successful person!”. The Success Engineer talks about what made him think about talking about success, his plans for the future, and make sure you listen until the end to find out who’s the greatest reverse engineerist ever!

S1 E19: Everything happens for a reason 06.04.2020 35:09

With a Masters degree and years of experience geared up for a promising future “The Success Engineer” discusses his struggles during “The Great Recession”. A time when 8.7 million jobs were lost due to an economic crisis.

S1 E18: The Reboot 01.04.2020 7:36

In this episode “The Success Engineer” discuses the structure of the rebooted podcast. 1. Quote 2. Successful person of color 3. Book recommendation 4. Song of the episode 5. The mind of Micheal

S1 E17: It’s not what you know it’s who you know. 17.03.2020 13:46

Yeah it’s nice to know someone that can help you get to the next level just don’t be 100% dependent on that to happen for you. I discuss why it’s important to have independent thinking in all aspects of life.

S1 E16: Speak it into reality. Work it into existence. 17.03.2020 24:36

Have goals and don’t be afraid to tell the world your plans but be prepared to put in the work necessary to make it happen. “Speak it into existence. Work it into reality.” - The Success Engineer

S1 E15: Can you stand the rain 17.03.2020 14:57

Overcoming adversity is tough but you become so much stronger in the process. My favorite quote is “Every adversity comes with it the seed of its equivalent advantage.” - Napoleon Hill

S1 E14: CORONAVIRUS 17.03.2020 18:27

This is the perfect time to plan and prepare for your future success. Develop a plan you can come out of this pandemic ready to execute!