The Determined People Podcast

Art Acevedo was the Chief of Police in Austin, Houston and most recently, Miami. In our interview, you will see what a true community leader looks like. Acevedo led from the front. Police officers must have a warrior mentality along with a servant's heart. They face dangers most of us never will, and they serve the least among us with honor and dignity. 

Change requires a sort of rebirth of yourself. Listen to today's episode as we talk about it. 

Yes, you read that correctly. After almost 700 straight days of recording, I am taking a day away from the microphone. But you can't silence me for long! I will be back full force tomorrow. Thank you for listening, your comments, emails and your consistency.

Resilience and inner strength are built in the dark times of life. Keep going, no matter what...

Have you been rejected? It only hurts if you care about the person rejecting you. There is a purpose for your pain, though. Today we examine that purpose. 

Is the direction you are headed going to fulfill you? 

Knowledge is  potential  power. But there are times that knowledge can be a hindrance. Let's take a look.

Derek Hughes is known internationally as The Standup Magician. He learned his craft initially while he was recovering from open heart surgery when he was 10 years old.  Born to a single mother when she was only 16, Derek grew up without a father in his life, but several mentors emerged as he pursued his calling in performance art. Today, Derek performs all over the world and delights audiences you...

We are born with a hole in our hearts. We try to fill it with status, position and possessions. Today I talk about the only thing that can truly fill the void. 

Be willing to listen to others. Even those who don't agree with you. Be a bridge builder.

What we give we get back in abundance.

Opinions are as common as winter colds. But what are the facts to support those opinions?

God speaks to us daily. Turn your attention to Him. Listen. Then turn your heart over to Him, too. Watch what happens.

Approaching life with some gentleness and self-control might get us farther than forcing our way through it. 

Life seems to work out the way it's supposed to, even when it seems like everything is falling apart.

Don't allow anyone to talk you out of your dreams.

We might believe the world doesn't see us, but God does. He made us and hasn't forgotten us.

You can slow down the aging process, if you are willing...

Some people are still living in the past. They feel chained to it. Self-forgiveness sets you free. It begins with gratitude. 

Let's start living with purpose. Stop putting off what you were put on earth to do, because we really don't have "all the time in the world." 

Engage with others who don't look like you and those who don't think like you do. Your life will be enhanced, and so will theirs.

Sandra Dee Robinson is an actress, author, speaker and coach. She teaches charisma and presence in real life or on camera.  Sandra had tremendous stage fright, which makes her career path even more remarkable. In our interview, we discuss how she overcame her fear of public speaking and established a large body of work in Hollywood. Today, Sandra helps others through working with horses. We discus...

We should find something to laugh about every day. It's a healthy habit! 

Today I talk about the concept of "Woke" in our society. 

We need a modicum of intelligence to get educated. There are other types of intelligence necessary for successful outcomes. Today we explore those others.