The MillionaireByMorning‘s Podcast

In this motivational and eye-opening episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill welcomes Trunnis Goggins, II, visionary entrepreneur, educator, and author. Trunnis breaks down his life-changing philosophy from The 4P’s of You — Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence — and explains how these principles can help anyone overcome adversity, gain clarity, and build a fulfilling life....

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Zoe Price, Founder of Resume Pilots, to unpack what it really takes for high-achieving professionals to position themselves for their next level of success. Many driven leaders and ambitious professionals reach a point where they feel stuck. Their resumes no longer reflect their growth. Their LinkedIn profiles...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Wren Valentino — bestselling author, award-winning film producer, actor, entrepreneur, and CEO of Blue Dasher Productions — to uncover how storytelling became the foundation of a thriving creative empire. With 21 bestselling novels, 70+ stage plays, 80+ film productions, and a career spanning acting, screenwri...

In this motivational and eye-opening episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill welcomes Trunnis Goggins, II, visionary entrepreneur, educator, and author. Trunnis breaks down his life-changing philosophy from The 4P’s of You — Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence — and explains how these principles can help anyone overcome adversity, gain clarity, and build a fulfilling life....

Matt shares his inspiring journey from a successful radio career in major markets like Chicago, San Antonio, Lexington, and Des Moines to becoming a trusted expert in long-term care insurance after his mother needed care at just 59 years old. That personal experience changed the direction of his life and mission. For more than 30 years, Matt has helped individuals and families across the United St...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Jaci Russo, P.C.M., respected brand strategist, published author, speaker, and the dynamic CEO & Co-Founder of brandRUSSO — to unpack the art and science of building brands that stand the test of time. With a career that launched at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in Los Angeles, Jaci transformed her passion...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, Host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Len Ward, founder of Commexis, to unpack how practical, powerful, and measurable AI systems are changing the way service-based businesses grow. If you’re a law firm owner, B2B leader, or entrepreneur looking to scale smarter—not harder—this conversation is for you. Len shares how businesses can leverage hybrid...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Jeannie Burlowski, a nationally recognized academic strategist, speaker, podcast host, and author of LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. Jeannie shares proven strategies that help parents and students eliminate student loan debt, shorten time in college, an...

In this episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with John Long, a senior executive, management consultant, and executive search advisor with over 35 years of experience in the retail and leadership space. John has spent his career helping organizations identify and hire the right leaders to drive innovation, growth, and long-term performance. In this conversa...

What does it really take to become an effective leader in today’s fast-changing world? 00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to Millionaire by Morning 01:15 – Meet Jim Carlough: 30 Years of Leadership Experience 03:45 – From Start-Ups to Industry Leaders: Jim’s Career Journey 07:10 – Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Developed: Breaking the Leadership Myth 10:05 – Why Most Leadership Training Fails 13:30 – The...

In this powerful episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Kam Knight — internationally renowned coach, speaker, and bestselling author of over a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for delivering fresh, unconventional insights that challenge traditional thinking and redefine what peak performance really means. His work...

In this powerful episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with George Rivera — father-first founder and creator of the Buy Back Time Formula. Over the last 30 years, George built and scaled ventures in direct response marketing, ecommerce, real estate, and coaching — helping generate hundreds of millions in online sales. But at the height of his success, a cos...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with sales legend, AI expert, and Sales Scalers founder Scott Finkelstein to break down what it truly takes to scale sales in today’s fast-changing business world. With over 30 years of experience and more than $6 Billion closed in new sales, Scott reveals how entrepreneurs and small business owners can consistentl...

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Andrea L. Wehlann—bestselling author, award-winning poet, and transformational guide—for an intimate conversation on healing, resilience, and awakening the soul. Andrea is the Founder & CEO of Ganga Moon Yoga & Reiki Skool in Ontario, Canada, and a certified Usui Reiki Master, meditat...

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with David Feinman, Co-Founder & CEO of Viral Ideas, the Philadelphia-based productized video-editing agency helping brands like eBay and Johnson & Johnson turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content—fast. David breaks down his entrepreneurial journey from organizing a community half-marathon in high school to lau...

What if burnout isn’t a personal failure—but a cultural one? On this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Dr. Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD)—award-winning researcher, 4x TEDx speaker, international educator, and co-author of the bestselling book The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion Is Not Your Fault. Kristen is the COO of Abbey Companies, Founder of Ab...

What if scaling to millions didn’t require stress, exhaustion, or sacrificing your purpose? In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Andrew Grinbaum—5x entrepreneur, MBA professor, and ICF-certified coach—who reveals how elite leaders are building multimillion-dollar businesses while working less and living more. Andrew has scaled multiple companies...

What if you could increase your revenue by 25% or more—without pouring more money into expensive ads? On this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with marketing strategist Mark Newsome, better known as “Mr. Marketing.” Mark reveals how savvy retail business owners and service providers are scaling faster, converting better, and spending less on marketing—often in 90...

What does a long and winding road really look like on the path to entrepreneurship? In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Amon Medinger to unpack a career journey built one job, one relationship, and one lesson at a time. From starting out as a young paperboy to working hands-on roles as a cook, telecom tech support specialist, banking software professiona...

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Amanda Harris, founder of Re-Kinect, to explore how personal pain can become a life-changing purpose. Growing up in a small town just northwest of Atlanta, Amanda’s early passion for dressage and equine athletics sparked a deep fascination with movement, performance, and biomechanics. That passion took a drama...

On this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with George Pesansky, a globally recognized leader in Operational Excellence, performance optimization, and executive coaching with over 30 years of experience driving measurable results. George has trained and coached 10,000+ professionals across six continents, helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and leaders unlock...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Samuel—a nationally recognized leader in higher education, student affairs, multicultural affairs, and equity & diversity. With over 32 years of experience across small colleges, large universities, and multi-campus systems, Dr. Samuel has helped shape the future of education through innovative programs focused on access, retention, engagement, an...

Are you building a business—but wondering how to build a brand that actually scales? In this episode, we sit down with Jed G. Morley, Founder & CEO of Backstory Branding, and one of the most sought-after brand strategists helping companies clarify their purpose, articulate their value, and codify their culture. Jed shares how successful brands—from BambooHR and Gabb to Lucidchart and Tanner LL...

In this episode, we sit down with Al Kushner, award-winning author and one of today’s most sought-after LinkedIn Growth Strategists. Known for his innovative blend of artificial intelligence and digital networking, Al has helped thousands of professionals maximize their visibility, streamline content creation, and build highly engaged communities on LinkedIn. His bestselling book, The A.I. LinkedI...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Janice Brathwaite, award-winning healthcare workforce leader, Organizational Culture Strategist, and Certified Executive & Life Coach. With over 17 years of experience, Janice has become a trusted expert in helping mission-driven organizations build people-first workplace cultures that actually work. As the Founder & CEO of Workplace Transformations™, J...