The Positivity Hour

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I open up about one of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve had in my journey — the difference between grinding just to get by and loving what you do every single day. For a long time, I was deep in that “grind mode” mindset — working nonstop, chasing results, and honestly not enjoying most of the process. Whether it was editing late nights, handling business tax...

In Episode 201 of The Positivity Hour, Darshaun keeps it real about what it means to push through when life tests your limits. This week’s conversation centers around three powerful ideas: running through the finish line, recognizing that time is limited, and doing more if you want more out of life. It’s an honest, motivational talk about staying disciplined, focused, and hungry — even when things...

EPISODE 200 OF THE POSITIVITY HOUR! IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE, WE TAKE TRIP BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE AND REVIEW SOME OF THE BEST PODCAST YET! BUT IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW... WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! WE MADE IT! THANKS FOR BEING APAR...

In Episode 199 of The Positivity Hour, I’m keeping it real and reflective — talking about what this past week has taught me after having a tough conersation with my friend, the lessons hidden in daily grind, and why starting small is often the most powerful move you can make. I kick off the episode with a recap of life lately and even drop the No Kings Protest into the Time Capsule segment — a rem...

In Episode 198 of The Positivity Hour, I sit down with Annmarie Chereso, a relationship coach who believes one simple question can uncover deep truths about who we are and what we want. We dive into powerful topics — what success really means, how to navigate relationships in the age of social media, and the importance of being present and intentional in how we connect with others. Annmarie also s...

In Episode 197 of The Positivity Hour, I get real about a time I almost gave up — not just on my goals, but on myself. Life has a way of testing your strength, and I share exactly what helped me push through when I felt like stopping. From leaning on my friends and family, to getting back into the gym, to simply stepping outside and remembering what really matters — these small moments made all th...

In Episode 196 of The Positivity Hour, we’re keeping it real and going with the flow. I share stories from this past week, including some of the amazing people who’ve reached out to tell me how this podcast has impacted their lives. I also give you a sneak peek at the next 20 podcast ideas I’ll be covering and talk about how I plan to bring even more positivity, growth, and real-life stories to th...

In Episode 195 of The Positivity Hour, I get real about facing some of the hard truths in my own life—and what they’ve taught me about growth, resilience, and moving forward. I also touch on key insights from Cassidy Lynn, a business owner from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who inspires others through her journey. Along with sharing a personal story from this past week, I break down 5 practical action s...

In Episode 194 of The Positivity Hour, I’m diving into some real conversations about the world we’re living in. From the impact of gun violence to public voices like Charlie Kirk, I share my thoughts on how we process what’s happening around us and the importance of asking the right questions. I also open up about the start of my positivity brand, why I created it, and how I want to use it to help...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I’m sharing 7 powerful lessons that my mentor passed down to me—advice that has shaped the way I live, work, and grow. These aren’t just motivational quotes; they’re real principles you can apply to your own life today. From building confidence to staying consistent, focusing on relationships, and never giving up when things get tough, these 7 pieces of wisd...

In this week’s episode of The Positivity Hour, I opened up about something that shaped my entire journey—confidence. We all know how powerful it feels when you’re walking in your purpose and believing in yourself. But what happens when you lose that confidence? And more importantly—how do you get it back? I shared a three-part story about my own life: how I first gained confidence, the tough seaso...

In this week’s episode of The Positivity Hour, I sit down and reflect on the 5 pieces of advice I wish I could give my younger self—and how you can apply them in your own life today. We’ll talk about the importance of being yourself unapologetically, why building real, quality relationships matters more than chasing popularity, and how failure isn’t the end—it’s proof that you actually tried. I’ll...

Welcome back to The Positivity Hour! I’m your host, Darshaun, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart—the grind, the hustle, and what it really means to stay locked in until the goal is accomplished. Too often people look for shortcuts, handouts, or an easy way out. But the truth is, when you’re chasing your dream, nobody is going to hand it to you. You’ve got to wake up hungr...

In this episode, Darshaun share the 5 powerful habits that have transformed HIS mindset, boosted HIS productivity, and improved HIS life in every way. Simple changes, big results—start your transformation today! Stay positivity and get the bread! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO (LET'S GET STRAIGHT TO IT) 0:53 WELCOME ( THE TIME IS NOW TO BE GREAT) 1:28 TIME CAPSULE (SHEDURE SANDERS / DSP &TPG UPDAT...

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE, DARSHAUN GOES ON A MASTERCLASS OF YAP AND DROPS THE SAUCE ON HOW BEING ABLE TO ACCEPTING YOURSELF FROM THE PAST AND IN THIS MOMENT LEADS TO YOU BEING ABLE TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE FOR THE FUTURE! IT TAKES TIME BUT WE BELIEVE IN YOU AND GIVES YOU 2 EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU MAY BE ABLE TO DO IT TOO! DARSHAUN ALSO TALKS ABOUT THE BUSINESS AND WHAT ABOUT TO HAPPEN IN THE NEAR FUTURE! L...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST EPISODE, DARSHAUN TALKS ABOUT THE PROCESS OF GROWING AS A PERSON AND HOW THAT CAN LEAD TO YOU GROWING APART FROM THOSE YOU ONCE CONSIDERED FRIENDS! WE CHANGE EVERYDAY, AND WHEN YOU GROW INTO THE PERSON YOU DREAM ABOUT, THAT TAKE EVEN MORE CHANGE THAN YOU THINK OF. NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE THAT, AND THIS IS WHEN YOU LEAVE PEOPLE IN THE PAST. WISHING ALL THE DAY ONES THE BEST OF...

IN THIS WEEK'S PODCAST, DARSHAUN TAKES YOU ON A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE, WE REFLECT ON THE PAST AND WATCH SOME VIDEOS OF DARSHAUN BEING HIMSELF, AS WELL AS PUTTING POSITIVE ENERGY INTO THE WORLD. THEN DARSHAUN DOES A BREAK DOWN OF THE CONTENT AND HIS MINDSET AT THE END. COME ALONG FOR THE JOUNEY, THIS IS GONNA BE A GOOD ONE! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 0:10 WELCOME 1:16 START THE VIDEOS FROM THE PAS...

IN TODAY'S EPISODE, DARSHAUN TALKS ABOUT HOW HEALING AND GROWING UP IS GREAT, BUT COMES WITH SYMPTOMS YOU MAY HAVE NOT YET CONSIDERED. SUCH AS LOSING FRIENDS, CHANGING WHERE YOU LIVE AND HOW YOU MOVE TO CHANGING YOUR DREAMS OVERALL. GROWING AS A HUMANS SUCKS AS DARSHAUN SAID, BUT IT'S BETTER THAN STAY PUT IN HELL. SO HE CHOOSE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND MAKE TODAY A GREAT DAY! TIMESTAMPS:...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST EPISODE, DARSHAUN TALK ABOUT 3 REASON WHY MOTIVATION IS NOT ENOUGH IN LIFE. DARSHAUN ALSO TALK WHAT HAS HELPED HIM KEEP PUSHING WHEN THE TIMES AND MOTIVATION IS LOW AND HOW THAT MIGHT JUST BE ABLE TO HELP YOU TOO! STAY DICIPLINED, KEEP SHOWING UP, AND GET THE BREAD. 2025 IS OVER 50% DONE, AND WE ARE MAKING STUFF HAPPEN OVER HERE, ARE YOU? ARTICLES AND VIDEOS USED: https://ww...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST, HOST DARSHAUN SMITH TALK ABOUT THE POWER OF SMALL WINS AND HOW THEY HAVE HELPED HIM GET BACK ON TRACK WITH HIS DREAMS, GOALS, AND ASPIRATIONS! THAT SAID, DARSHAUN ALSO PROVIDES MULTIPLE EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU CAN DO THE SAME WHEN TRYING TO REACH YOUR GOALS. THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS, CHECK IT OUT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! VIDEO LINK: https://ww...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST, DARSHAUN TALKS ABOUT HIS STORY OF HITTING ROCK BOTTOM RECENTLY AND HOW HE WAS ABLE TO FIND A WAY OUT. I DON'T WANT TO RUIN THE SURPISE BUT, IT IS POSSIBLE AND AS HE SAID, TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE FOLKS, LET'S MAKE OUR LIVES BETTER AND GET THIS BREAD! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 0:49 WELCOME (THANKS FOR SPENDING TIME WITH US HERE AS DSP AN...

IN TODAY PODCAST EPISODE, DARSHAUN TALKS ABOUT WHAT'S NEXT, LOTS TO TALK ABOUT SO ENOUGH TYPEING AND WATCHING, GO WATCH!!! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO (I'M DARSHAUN SMITH, LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN) 0:31 LAST WEEK RECAP (CONTENT OVERVIEW, TAKING A BREAK, PLANNED MORE CONTENT) 2:51 CURRENT STATE OF THINGS ( I'M TESTING STUFF!, POSTING MORE STARTING TOMORROW, AND WORKING TOWARDS A GOAL) 8:05...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST, DARSHAUN SMITH OF DARSHAUN SMITH PRODUCTIONS GIVE AN UPDATE ON HIS LIFE AND WHAT HAD BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND MONTHS! IN SHORT, HIS MINDSET HAS CHANGED FOR EVER. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE ALIVE AND WITH THIS NEW FOUND INSIGHT, DARSHAUN WITH BE ABLE TO CREATE BETTER CONTENT, GET MORE EYES ON WHAT HE DOES, AND HELP MORE PEOPLE WITH THEIR GOALS...

IN TODAY'S PODCAST EPISODE, DARSHAUN TAKES YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEW WAVE PERFORMANCE FACILITY WITH THE OWNER, JOHN LARKIN. THE BUILDING IS 13,000 SQUARE FEET AND IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WEST SIDE OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. DARSHAUN AND JOHN HAVE A GREAT CONVERATION ON HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS IN 2025. THIS IS ONE YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS! JOHN'S SOCIAL LINKS: (PODCAS...

WE HAVE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST TODAY, HIS NAME IS JOHN LARKIN AND HE IS A BOSS. HE IS A ENTREPRENEUR FROM CEDAR RAPIDS WHO RUNS A VERY SUCCESS TRAINING COMPANY. HIS MISSION IS TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF TOP ATHLETES AND PREPARE THEM TO HAVE A CARRER IN THE SPORTS WORLD AFTER THEIR SCHOOL. DARSHAUN HAS BEEN WORKING WITH JOHN FOR OVER 3 YEARS NOW, AND THIS CONVERSATION IS ONE YOU ARE NOT GOING...