This Is How I Made It (HIMI)

What does it truly take to raise not one, but two NBA stars? Is it talent, luck, or genetics or is it something far deeper? In Season 1, Episode 7, we sit down with Kenyon Murray, a father, mentor, and leader whose approach to parenting and development helped shape two elite athletes who reached the highest level of basketball. This episode goes beyond highlights and box scores to uncover the prin...

In this episode, we sit down with Hyatt Brown, billionaire philanthropist and lifelong leader, for a grounded conversation on leadership, responsibility, and community impact. Hyatt shares his vision behind the Museum of Arts and Sciences, discussing why investing in culture, education, and future generations matters more than personal recognition. From building successful businesses to building i...

In this episode, we sit down with Brigadier General Ernest C. Audino for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and purpose. With over four decades of experience at the highest levels of the U.S. Army, General Audino shares what leadership truly looks like when it is tested under pressure, in combat, and in moments where character matters more than rank. Throughout the discussion, he emph...

Manish Hirapara is the founder and CEO of PeakActivity, a digital-strategy and technology-services firm that has grown under his leadership into one of the fastest-rising companies in the industry. Before launching PeakActivity in 2015, he spent years leading global e-commerce operations for a major retailer, where he helped manage digital platforms responsible for billions in revenue. With deep e...

In this extended HIMI episode, we sit down with Derrick Henry, the Mayor of Daytona Beach, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation that explores the layers of leadership, family, community, and legacy. Mayor Henry takes us on a journey from his early days growing up in Daytona to the moments that shaped his passion for public service and education. He reflects on the responsibilities that...

In this episode, we sit down with Gale Lemerand, a self-made multi-million-dollar entrepreneur whose journey has shaped the business landscape across Daytona Beach and beyond. From humble beginnings to building an empire in hospitality, real estate, and education, Gale breaks down the mindset, discipline, and philosophy that fueled his rise. He shares powerful lessons on: Turning small opportuniti...

Welcome to the first episode of How I Made It . We're kicking things off with Reggie Theus, former NBA All-Star and now the Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Bethune-Cookman University. In this conversation, Reggie shares the mindset, discipline, and cultural awareness that fueled his rise from NBA success to leading an HBCU program. He breaks down what real leadership looks lik...