Get on the Box: tell your story
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsHost Kito Delgado chats with guests who share stories we all can relate to. They share lessons learned from past failures, provide best practices, and recommend resources that help them tell their story each and every day. Our mission is to provide listeners with the nudge they need to go all in on their ideas and dream. Meet a new main character every Sunday.
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Episode 63 : Brittany Wagner - "Last Chance U" star turned entrepreneur
September 22, 2018 14:36 - 1 hour - 150 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for show notes Brittany Wagner is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor, life coach and motivational speaker. She garnered world-wide fame in 2016 as the television star of the hit Netflix documentary series, “Last Chance U”. Known for giving “troublemakers” their last chance at making it to the next level, Ms. Wagner was the vivacious, mentor and mother-figure to these young men – often times the driving factor behind their future successes. Her common q...
Episode 62: How yoga saved the life of former NFL all-pro linebacker, Keith Mitchell
September 16, 2018 16:47 - 51 minutes - 119 MBKeith Mitchell, Master Certified Yoga Instructor, and former NFL all-pro Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, turned to Yoga after a paralyzing tackle caused a spinal injury that ended his football career and forced him into the agony of early retirement at only 31 years old. In his darkest hour, Keith discovered conscious breathing, yoga, and meditation. As a result, he not only found healing but a whole new outlook on life. Today, Keith has a...
Episode 61: Treehouse founder Ryan Carson - How coding allows you to create anything
September 09, 2018 17:09 - 59 minutes - 137 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes. Ryan Carson is the founder and CEO of Treehouse. Treehouse's mission is to bring affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. During this weeks episode, Ryan and I discuss: Why he launched Treehouse and their mission to provide equal access to technology. Big mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid when launching a startup. How hearing "we're going to crush you" ...
Episode 60: Alissa Carpenter -How to manage a multi-generational workforce
September 03, 2018 15:42 - 48 minutes - 110 MBWorkforce Expert shares how organizations can keep millennials engaged at the workplace Alissa Carpenter founded Everything’s Not OK and That’s OK after 13 years in higher education. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been featured on ABC7, CBS6, WBFF, PHL17, NPR, and quoted in multiple media outlets including CNN Money and Moneyish. She was also a Forbes contributor where she focused on how millennials can launch to the next phase of their career. Alissa offers profess...
Episode 59: Kenneth Graham is on a mission to serve others
August 25, 2018 15:23 - 1 hour - 149 MBVisit kitodelgado.com Kenneth Graham, M.A. is a Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Community Advocate, and established Entrepreneur who is committed to the service of others. Kenny Graham, as he is better known, continues to be exceptional within his line of work, inspiring and impacting others through his creative style and empowering messages. His words continue to impact thousands of people in various countries throughout the planet! Through social media and his uniq...
Episode 58: Get to know the 19th President of Union College, Dr. David R. Harris
August 18, 2018 15:45 - 50 minutes - 115 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, became the 19th president of Union College on July 1, 2018. Union College's first African-American President shares his thoughts on leadership, equal access to education, work life balance, and his love for cycling. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Please help us grow the podcast and inspire others into action. Follow and share Ge...
Episode 57: How leaders can turn moments into movements with Terri Broussard Williams
August 12, 2018 14:19 - 48 minutes - 112 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for show notes Terri believes leaders turn moments into movements, and if community service were a gene, she inherited it from generations before her who had an unrelenting need to give to others. Throughout her accomplished career, Terri has turned public and community service into a professional art form that has positively impacted millions of lives. Terri has found a home with the American Heart Association, realizing her dream of creating significant, com...
Episode 56: Turning tragedy into service with I Got U founder, Walter Boldish
August 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBWalter Boldish believes that in all of us lies the potential to become better people, better families, better communities, and a better world. It is from this belief that I GOT U was born. It’s a clear way to define and spread the attitude of lending a hand, lifting someone up, trusting a friend, or believing in a stranger that cares. People who wear the I GOT U brand represent doing the right thing in the most courageous situations in life as well as doing the right thing in the most ro...
Episode 55: Go all in on yourself with personal trainer and entrepreneur, Adam Badger
July 29, 2018 11:24 - 1 hour - 141 MBFull Show notes available at kitodelgado.com Adam Badger owns and operates Badger Strength, a personal training and corporate wellness community in Upstate NY. Having been an entrepreneur for only 3 months, Adam shares his perspective of going “all in” on yourself, why life experience trumps book knowledge, and how lessons learned in the gym can be applied to all facets of your life. HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS: Adam was laid off from his job- He shares how he went from being ...
Episode 54: Daron K. Roberts- How to transition into a career you love
July 21, 2018 21:24 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBVisit Kitodelgado.com for complete show notes Let his pivot from Harvard Law to NFL coach inspire your transition Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and author of Amazon best seller, “Call an Audible.” After graduating from Harvard Law School, Roberts made a head-scratching transition to NFL coach. He held coaching stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers and Cleveland Browns. Currently, Roberts serves as founding director of the Center for...
EP 53: Armando Hart- Turning failure into forward movement
July 14, 2018 17:12 - 1 hour - 169 MBVisit kitodelgado.com/armandohart for complete show notes. Armando grew up in Long Beach California as first generation Mexican American in a low-income and high-crime environment. After suffering a traumatic leg injury in 1996 that kept him sidelined at the Olympic games, The Hart Method training philosophy was created. Armando’s road to recovery made him aware of the connection between physical movement, environment, life, and the possibility to maximize performance on all those lev...
Episode 52: How to prosper through adversity with Castell J.R. Barnes
July 04, 2018 14:04 - 1 hour - 147 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for full show notes As a Proud Dad, 2x Best-Selling Author, National Inspirational Speaker and Serial Entrepreneur, Castell J.R. Barnes takes pride in upholding his slogan “Prosper, The Elite Way,” through sonic relief and literary promise. With client work in 5 countries and all throughout the United States, Barnes looks to continue his entrepreneurial mission of innovation + financial empowerment + philanthropy! DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER How losing...
EP 51: Building wealth and legacy with HBCU Wall Street co-founders, Jamerus Payton and Torrence Reed
June 30, 2018 17:22 - 1 hour - 215 MBVisit kitodelgado.com/hbcuwallstreet for complete show notes. Jamerus Payton and Torrence Reed are graduates of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC and the co-founders of HBCU Wall Street. They share a combined mission of being a solution for increasing economic opportunities and wealth in the black community, starting with our nation's HBCU community. Through live events, webinars, an online community and a growing social media following, HBCU Wall Street provides au...
EP 50: Compete every day with Chief Encouragement Officer, Jake Thompson
June 24, 2018 15:06 - 1 hour - 143 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes Compete every day. That’s Jake Thompson’s guiding philosophy, the mantra he repeats to himself when he needs to keep going. It’s also the name of his global lifestyle brand (of which he is founder and Chief Encouragement Officer) and the nugget of wisdom he shares with audiences around the world. Pulling from his unique professional career, Jake tells enlivened stories through his podcast, “Better Than Yesterday,” and distills the art of comp...
EP 49: How to win more business with Sandler sales trainer, Lauren Valentine
June 17, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 168 MBVisit kitodelgado.com/laurenvalentine for complete show notes and links to helpful resources Lauren Valentine is a highly motivated professional with a passion for sales and business development. Using the Sandler tools she works with companies to grow their businesses through effective sales and management practices. Lauren works with Sandler Training – the global leader in management, sales and customer service training and consulting. TOP TAKEAWAYS 1. A "sponsor" is someone ...
EP 48: Make the Connection with LinkedIn Locksmith Robert "YB" Youngblood
June 10, 2018 19:14 - 1 hour - 182 MBVisit kitodelgado.com to connect with today's main character and the resources mentioned during the episode. Robert T. “YB” Youngblood is the Founder and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based Strategic Relationship & Referral Marketing Firm that helps entrepreneurs and sales professionals to enhance their confidence, credibility, and visibility which leads to increased brand awareness, referrals and revenue. For over 15 years 'YB' has focused his energy o...
EP 47: Know your worth with My Fab Finance founder Tonya Rapley
June 03, 2018 14:08 - 52 minutes - 120 MBVisit kitodelgado.com/tonyarapley for complete show notes! Tonya Rapley is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One and has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance on Twitter”. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cy...
EP 46: How to become a great writer according to Thomas Golianopoulos
May 28, 2018 17:54 - 1 hour - 166 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes. Thomas Golianopoulos is a writer and editor living in New York City. He has contributed to the New York Times, Grantland, BuzzFeed, Pitchfork, and the Ringer. 3 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Thomas is the son of two immigrant parents who wanted him to pursue the secure career of a teacher. He shares why he chose a different path and how they reacted to it. 2. Thomas believes structure is the most important element of writing a story. "I'm big...
EP 45: Chase happiness with ceo and social activist, Michael Skolnik
May 18, 2018 17:22 - 54 minutes - 125 MBVisit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes for every episode. Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as "the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change." But, besides all of that, he is most proud to be the father of Mateo Ali, a rambunctious four year old. In his day job, he is the CEO of The Soze Agency, a social impact agency that partners with companies, non-pr...
EP 44: Fennell Family Adventures- Live life to the fullest
May 12, 2018 21:07 - 50 minutes - 115 MBJiyah, Jace, Merl, and Jennaye Fennell are a traveling family that INSPIRES the WORLD...through writing, publishing, podcasting, speaking, Face Painting, and rapping while creating HAPPINESS! 9 yr old, Jace wanted to share Hawaii with others, so “Journey through Hawaii with Jace,” was the first book! 8 yr old, Merl was inspired by his big brother, so “Journey through Texas with Merl,” was the second book! 14 yr old, big sister, Jiyah combined her face painting and character trait ski...
EP 43: Trust your journey with Courtland Bragg
May 07, 2018 00:08 - 1 hour - 153 MBSubstitute teacher turned Emmy award winner talks about living a life worth bragging about Courtland Bragg is an Emmy-Award Winning Associate Producer for NFL Films and Multimedia Journalist for Guru Blue Productions. He has directed, produced and edited content for shows airing on ESPN, Amazon Video and NFL Network as well as covered athletes such as Olympic Gold Medalist, Jordan Burroughs and Hip Hop Humanitarian, Mont Brown. Courtland is also an inspirational speaker who’s message ai...
EP 42: Marathon Man Croix Sather- Take massive action on your big dreams
April 29, 2018 16:34 - 1 hour - 173 MBThe media calls him “Marathon Man” because of his astonishing accomplishments. Croix went from a non-runner to a Run Across America in just one year. The next year he broke the world record running 146 miles though Death Valley, the harshest and hottest environment on the planet. It’s not about the run or the world record. It is about what is you can accomplish when you own your greatness. Croix is an internationally celebrated author and inspirational speaker in the field of personal and...
EP 41: How to go from prototype to proof of concept with Team VKTRY Vice President, Matt Kramer
April 22, 2018 14:43 - 59 minutes - 136 MBMatt Kramer, engineer turned entrepreneur took his carbon fiber knowledge from helicopter design to insoles and helped outfit over 150 NCAA & Pro teams in an energy-returning insole. Proven to make you run faster (+9.3%), jump higher (1.6”) and protect from injury, @teamVKTRY insoles are changing the sports world. MATT SHARES The grind of launching a startup Why he left a secure job to help launch VKTRY insoles Why he thinks being at a startup is the best place to be How VKTRY...
EP 40: How Matt Scarchilli developed a winning process in his personal and business life
April 15, 2018 18:12 - 1 hour - 186 MBToday's main character is Matt Scarchilli. Matt is a proven entrepreneur. His experiences starting, acquiring and selling companies gives him a broader lens to look through when evaluating situations and working with clients. Matt’s sales success over the last 20 years has put him in a position to now be able to share those experiences to help other companies grow and flourish. Matt is a student of human nature and the sales process giving him new ways to connect and communicate with peo...
EP 39: In search of one yes with millennial globetrotter and innovator, Dujon Smith
April 08, 2018 17:18 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDujon C. Smith has been able to travel, work, and study in 48 countries, allowing him to develop strong intercultural communication and leadership skills. His unique and diverse experiences in the U.S and abroad have provided him with a detailed knowledge of a variety of business cultures. Dujon is a Boren Scholar, member of the Scenemaker’s Board of the Goodman Theater, and active mentor in Chicago’s startup community. He is passionate about travel, technology and education, and his dream...
EP 38: Dream big but dream smart with chef and entrepreneur, Royston Souvenir
March 31, 2018 18:24 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThe co-founder of Planted Organics shares his recipe for launching a business from scratch Royston Souvenir is the co-founder of Planted Organics. As a former division 1 track & field athlete, a healthy diet was and will always be an important part of Royston's life. Planted Organics was born due to the lack of a healthy salad dressing. For guaranteed freshness and quality all dressings are made carefully by hand. Fresh ingredients are used in each and every batch in order to guarantee t...
EP 37: Coach Rey Crossman- How student athletes can commit to the process
March 25, 2018 14:09 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome back squad! Today's main character is coach Rey Crossman. The 2017-2018 season marked coach Crossman's third year as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Skidmore College. The Albany, New York native has a career focus centered around the success and development of young men as individuals, scholars, and basketball players. What he deems most important is leaving a lasting positive impact in the community by sharing his knowledge with those who can use it. IN THIS EPISODE C...
EP 36: Connecting the dots with Stephen Mackey
March 18, 2018 10:35 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome back squad! Today's main character is Stephen Mackey. The founder and CEO of 2Words Character Development, Mackey has spent the last 10 years helping students and leaders connect the dots between sports and the game of life. Bi-racial and born to a teenaged mother, Mackey beat the odds to become a first-generation college graduate, seminary trained-pastor, teacher, entrepreneur, and highly sought after communicator. IN THIS EPISODE STEPHEN SHARES: How sports can help you be succ...
EP 35: First love yourself with athlete turned entrepreneur, Evan Odeseye
March 11, 2018 10:30 - 45 minutes - 105 MBToday's main character is Evan Odeseye. Born in Staten Island, New York to a single mother, Evan’s upbringing instilled in him a hustler's ambition that has served him well personally and professionally. A diversely intelligent, creative-minded entrepreneur, Evan is dedicated to building the lifestyle he envisions for himself and those around him. While competing as division 1 scholarship athlete, Evan earned two bachelor degrees of science in business marketing, and business manageme...
EP 34: How to build your Startup Brand with Richard Taylor
March 04, 2018 14:53 - 51 minutes - 118 MBRichard (aka RL) Taylor is an award-winning author, business coach, podcast host and founder of Harrison Blake Apparel. The brand offers men's neckties, accessories and monthly subscription clubs that help men look polished. His background in Manufacturing and Business Administration play a role in putting systems in place for success. Passionate about paying it forward, he has begun helping others reach their entrepreneurial goals by teaching them how to launch a brand and build a business....
EP 33: Start where you are with civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson
February 28, 2018 22:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBToday's high achiever is Deray McKesson. DeRay is a civil rights activist focused primarily on issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he graduated from Bowdoin College and holds an honorary doctorate from The New School. DeRay has advocated for issues related to children, youth, and families since he was a teen. As a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter Movement and the co-founder of Campaign Zero and OurStates.org, DeRay has worked to connec...
EP 32: Engineering your Greatness with STEMedia founder, Dr. Nehemiah Mabry
February 22, 2018 15:43 - 1 hour - 152 MBDr. Nehemiah James Mabry is a structural engineer, educator and entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His engineering experience includes over 8 years of research at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and, most recently he works as a Bridge Design Engineer at Simpson Engineers & Associates in Cary, N.C. In 2012, while attending North Carolina State University as a graduate student, he founded STEMedia Incorporated. STEMedia, a digital media company that prov...
EP 31: Think twice before you Hire your next employee- HR executive and CEO Joey Price shares hiring best practices
February 21, 2018 05:36 - 1 hour - 152 MBJoey Price, CEO of Jumpstart: HR, LLC warns startups not to hire too fast Today's high achiever is Joey Price. Joey is an award-winning Human Resource executive, business coach, thought leader, and professor. He is the founder of Jumpstart: HR, LLC, an HR consulting practice specifically for small businesses and startups, and host of Business, Life, and Coffee, a weekly personal and professional development podcast. Joey is a recent SHRM Top 30 Under 30 award winner, one of Forbes Mag...
EP 30: How to go from corporate attorney to CEO, with cancer survivor, and tgin founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson
February 18, 2018 19:59 - 1 hour - 156 MBWelcome back, storytellers! Today's high achiever is Chris-Tia Donaldson, a Detroit native, Harvard attorney, cancer survivor, and current CEO of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products. The former Senior Corporate Counsel at Oracle is also author to #1 Amazon best seller, Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Natural Hair, and is deeply committed to raising awareness of breast cancer and the benefits of early detection among wo...
EP 29: Making art of your Pain - How to mindfully manage your stress with Amanda Muhammad
February 14, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBIn celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present "Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, we will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. "It was something that I love. It was something that I practice. It was something that I knew I had to share ." - Amanda Muhammad Welcome back storytellers! Today's High Achie...
EP 28: Paying it Forward- Making an impact for future generations with West Virginia State University President, Dr. Anthony Jenkins
February 10, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. "I owe a lot of people." - Dr. Anthony Jenkins Welcome back storytellers! Today's High Achiever, is Dr. Anthony Jenkins, (@JenkinsWVSU11) Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., West Vir...
EP 27: Moments of reckoning- Leadership, Education, and Accountability with Shenendehowa Superintendent, Oliver Robinson
February 07, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBIn celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. Welcome back storytellers! Today’s High Achiever, is L. Oliver Robinson, (@OliverRobinso13) Dr. L. Oliver Robinson serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the Shenendeho...
EP 26: Stir the pot with chef Alex Askew- a call for health and racial equity, black leadership, and real dialogue within the food and hospitality industry
February 04, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 222 MBIn celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers.” In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. Today’s High Achiever is chef Alex Askew (@AlexAskew) At 14 he received his first job offer as a personal chef through a high school vocational work program and after 6 years ...
EP 25: Discover how kindness can lead to profits with serial entrepreneur, Jacques Bastien
January 31, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers.” In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. “Kindness is underrated” – Jacques H. Bastien Kicking off our celebration is today’s High Achiever, Jacques Bastien, (@jacqueshbastien) Writer, consultant, college professor...
EP 24: Discover how working out is just like running a business with Matt Phelps
January 28, 2018 08:30 - 47 minutes - 108 MB"If you don't have passion don't even think about getting on the box" - Matt Phelps Welcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Matt Phelps, (@metabolicmatt) As the founder of Metabolic Meltdown in 2008, Matt has assisted thousands of clients in their quest to lose weight, gain energy, and build strength. With fitness as his lifelong passion, Matt has a relentless drive to improve, an intense training style, and an authentic concern for his clients (particularly those who went...
EP 23: How to find your audience, tell your story and win the battle for attention online with Ryan Hanley
January 21, 2018 00:06 - 1 hour - 181 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Ryan Hanley, (@ryanhanley_com) As Chief Marketing Officer of Agency Nation, an insurance-centric digital media company, Ryan leverages his eight years as a retail insurance agent to educate and engage more than 300,000 insurance professionals annually. With more than a dozen Fortune 1000 insurance companies as clients, he uses social and content marketing to attract, nurture and deliver consumer attention to over 20,000 independent ins...
EP 22: What fantasy football can teach you about business with Andy Holloway
January 14, 2018 09:30 - 43 minutes - 98.4 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Andy Holloway, (@andyholloway) Andy is the co-host of The Fantasy Footballers podcast. The Fantasy Footballers podcast is an award-winning independent fantasy football podcast that records and produces fantasy football content all year long. The show is focused on producing and developing content that is highly accurate, highly entertaining, and of a high production quality. During our chat, Andy and I discuss: Saying no to things...
EP 21: Creating your own niche with Tony Moze
January 07, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Tony Moze, (@tony_moze5) A Brooklyn born, US Army veteran, Tony is an educator, entertainer and entrepreneur whose love for books and passion for music has led him to become the RHYMING book reviewer. During our chat, Tony and I discuss: His Get on the Box moment Why it’s Important to define your business niche The importance of knowing your worth and understanding your value Resources you can use to help leverage your time ...
EP 20: How to create the job you want with Jes Perez
December 31, 2017 15:35 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Jes Perez, (@itsjesperez) As a little girl growing up in the Dominica Republic, Jes always knew she wanted to pursue a career in entertainment. As founder and host of Industry High, Jes combines her passion for media and consumer culture to connect with children and millennials. She brings a fun and focused work ethic, creative energy and a love for social media and television production wherever she goes. Head over to kitodelgado...
EP 19: Live an experiential life with Jason Arcemont
December 24, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBHead over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to helpful resources and books mentioned during today's episode. Welcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Jason Arcemont, (@jasonarcemont) A Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Endurance Runner, BBVA Compass small business ambassador, and more, Jason Arcemont is undoubtedly a dynamic individual. Setting goals and crushing them seems to not only be a common quest for him but what he thrives for. He...
EP 18: Take Your Shot with Henry Keculah, Jr.
December 17, 2017 08:30 - 1 hour - 156 MBHead over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to valuable resources. “Winning scholarships is mostly about being able to tell your story and hitting the submit button.” – Henry Keculah, Jr. Welcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Henry Keculah, Jr. (@henrykeculahjr) Henry is the founder and CEO of 4.0 of Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA). Brought up in Houston, Texas, Henry was raised in a single-parent home by a mother who migrated...
Episode 17: Discover how to Brand You with Stephen A. Hart
December 10, 2017 09:30 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Stephen A. Hart (@stephenahart) Stephen A Hart is brand and marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, believer and host of Trailblazers.FM Stephen is a highly sought after Digital Brand Strategist and Marketing Professional who LOVES to help individuals and businesses design, build, and optimize their brand, digital/social media and marketing strategy. Stephen started Trailblazers.FM after growing frustrated with ...
Episode 16: Throw a party and just get started with Tara James
December 03, 2017 09:30 - 59 minutes - 135 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Tara James (@bymsjames). When Tara was younger, her father would buy her greeting cards filled with black imagery and messaging she could relate to. At the time, Tara felt the cards were "super corny," and never understood why giving her a card with a black image gracing the cover and a message on the inside she could relate to, meant so much to her father. As is often the case, Tara's perspective has changed with time, particularl...
Episode 15: Helping millennials skyrocket to success with Jonathan Jones
November 26, 2017 09:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Jonathan Jones (@jonathanjonesspeaks). Millennials are easily the most scrutinized and misunderstood generation of my lifetime. Often labeled as entitled, self adsorbed, and lazy, Jonathan is out to shatter these notions by living on purpose. He's on a mission to empower and inspire students and millennials with his weekly "Process to success series," keynote presentations, and student development sessions. Truly on a mission to help...
Episode 14: Entrepreneurship is a mindset and can't be taught, with Greg Henzel
November 19, 2017 16:57 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWelcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Greg Henzel, aka The Saving Swami (@savingswami). A serial entrepreneur and ultimate hustler, Greg has always had a passion for building businesses from the ground up. As Saving Swami, helping businesses and families save money is a top priority. All businesses, large and small, can benefit from The Saving Swami’s negotiating expertise and complementary wise counsel. While at the bargaining table lowering your monthly invoices, the S...