The Determined People Podcast

Life has no do overs. But it is in our power to change our futures, if we are willing to change the way we do things.

Our words are powerful. Use them to heal, not to harm.

We are more alike than we may realize.

Let's spread some kindness, compassion and hope into a world in desperate need of it.

Are you holding onto painful memories? In today' podcast, I share with you the first step to healing from the past and living fully in the present.

People are drawing lines in the sand nowadays over everything. It isn't a threat to have our convictions challenged by others, or to test them for ourselves.

All of us have greater purpose planted in our hearts. Be fearless in your pursuit.

Forgiveness is hard. Yet, when we find it in our hearts to forgive someone who has offended us, we are released from a self-imposed prison. Forgiveness is for you, not the offender.

Pride can destroy the strongest relationships. Use gentleness and self-control when in a disagreement with someone else. 

Vincent Haywood served 11 1/2 years of a 20-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery. He recently published his life story in a new book titled: "Testimonies Over Titles. From Prison to Purpose." In this no-holds-barred interview, Vincent shares how this gentle, educated man ended up in prison, and how God transformed his life during his time there. 

The trials of life are meant to grow us. Today's message offers a different perspective for when life is difficult.

Developing a mindset which strengthens your confidence takes time. Here is how to begin.

We can run from our past, but we cannot hide.

The root of gossip is judgment. 

Forgiveness is for you, not the offender. 

If we have an ache or pain, we might take some pain medication until it passes. But what are we doing about emotional pain from out past? 

Tiara M Tucker describes herself as a Loud, Unapologetic Black Woman. Tiara is driven, determined and convicted to improve the lives of others in several areas: Social Justice Activism, Empowerment of Women, Continuing Education, and Mental Health.  In 2019, Tiara found herself not fully living, feeling like everything in her life was going well, but she wasn't showing up 100%. It was then sh...

Laughter  is  the best medicine. But this medicine has no ill side effects!

I am ready for some "precedented times!"

Are "likes" on Social Media dominating our thoughts and motives? Let's remember what is most important: people.

Today we clear up some misconceptions about humility.

All of us are searching for the same thing.

Things may not always be as they appear to be.

Jaimie Beebe moved from small town Midwest USA to Hollywood to manage a band. She quickly learned she didn't like music management, and became a producer on a movie set, without having been on a set before. Working twenty hour days along with lots of on the job training, she succeeded! Today she is a successful Casting Director and Podcaster. Her spirited journey has been full of drive, deter...

Instead of focusing on what divides us, let's focus on our shared values.