The HEADSTRONG Podcast

We sit down with Derek Hosey from Grind City Racing.

He is the Co-founder of GrindCity Cycling, and team principal of Grind City Racing, 32 yr old Memphis Native. 2022 Tennessee State Champion. Brand Ambassador for “The Setup Drink”

Born and Raised in Houston, Texas but currently relocated in San Diego. Will is a full time Entrepreneur and Business Owner with a passion for Personal Development. His purpose is helping people get closer to freedom one products at a time. 

Coming from Corporate America and switching to leaving it all behind to create his own legacy he knew that the most prominent way to freedom financially was by leveraging the power of the internet to sell products. Through ups and downs in the industry for over 5 years and multiple six figures in sales generated, he now helps people across the country do the same by teaching them how to gain freedom of time and freedom financially through selling products online.

He is Owner of Faultless LLC an E-Commerce Empire. 

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Durran Cage has spent more than 20 years in the Auto Industry. His unique qualifications include serving as an OEM District Sales Manager, High-Performance Internet Director and GSM, led a team of consultants for one of the largest vendors in the automotive industry, and 3 years ago he took the leap into entrepreneurship as the founder of Cage Automotive.  Through Cage Campus and Cage Automotive, Durran along with his team has the drive and passion to reach farther and impact greater to leave everything better than he found it.

Founding Cage Automotive--a company that strives to leave everything better than they found it through their product or service. Durran is passionate about this mission and along with his team works hard every day driven by their drive to impact greater throughout auto markets worldwide.

Away from work, Durran enjoys spending time with his wife Paige(the fearless leader in his home that makes this all possible), and his 4 children Alexander, Preston-James, Addison and Connor. Hobbies include playing basketball, hitting golf balls in the backyard, bowling, and reading books.

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Melanie Borden has worked in various atmospheres from public tech companies to private start-ups, retail automotive, and now has established her own marketing consultancy, Melanie Borden, LLC.

As a natural outgrowth of her work as a marketing executive, Melanie recognized the opportunities available to use online marketing strategies to build corporate and personal brands. She has successfully built her own brand, and helped others to do so as well. 

She has been published or interviewed by Good Morning America, Daily Mail, The Epoch Times, Working Mother Media, Auto Remarketing, Hip New Jersey, New York City Biz List, Mega Dealer News, and more. 

Her expertise includes the full gamut of marketing oversight and implementation, such as budgeting, strategic use of vendors, enhancing digital footprints via social media, reputation management, online monetization, and building and managing advertising processes. 

Melanie provides marketing and branding consulting to both businesses and individuals, as a resource for guidance as well as an outsourced marketing department, depending on a client’s needs and preferences.

Worth With/ Connect with Melanie

Its the beginning of a new week. 

Its a fresh start. How are you going to start your week?

On this episode Danielle shares some key things that she does every single week to ensure she is in the best position possible. 

She talks about the important of Gratutude and having a gratitude journal. 

She talks about setting her intention for the week and how having the right intention is so important. 

This episode is focused on mindset and how by having the right mindset you can be in control of your destiny. 

Danielle mentions her favorite Book The Power of Not and why it is so important to be in the present. 

Please dont forget to Rate & Review the Show this greatly helps!!!

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A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dre Evans joined a gang on the South Side of Chicago at the age of 12.

But one terrifying moment, with bullets flying past his head in an attempt to kill him, he had to decide: was his desire to belong and find reputation in the streets worth dying for? Just a few days prior, a man he considered his enemy spoke to him about the opportunity of a lifetime. After years of violence through fights, drive-by shootings, and other actions, Andre decided to pursue a better path in life. What happened next shocked the city of Chicago and made history.

In 2016 Dre graduated from the U.S Naval Academy at the top of his class with a degree in Engineering and became an MIT Fellow and Truman Scholar.

Dre’s journey into real estate started when he bought his first $2 million-dollar 4-unit property in the Pacific Beach, San Diego. Today, Andre owns 98 apartment unit doors, co-hosts the #1 real estate meetup in San Diego called” Opportunity Knocks” (450+ members), and is the host of the “Multifamily by the Slice” real estate podcast. He is also an expert on the San Diego rental market and was featured on KUSI News San Diego to talk about the economic outlook of real estate trends, housing, and rent growth within San Diego.

He is an author, motivational speaker, and the Founder and CEO of “That’s My Property”, a firm that specializes in purchasing apartment real estate that not only provides investors with lucrative, stable returns to achieve financial freedom, but that provides financial education and outreach to young adults and youth in underserved communities.

He is an experienced Naval Officer. Where he has been responsible in leadership roles for hundreds of people in high-stress environments and is experienced in accounting, sales, and the management of over $3.8 million in high value military assets.

Dre lives in San Diego and enjoys working out, reading, art, movies, traveling, and the beach.

Connect with Dre

IG - @drmultifamily 

Macy Jahoda is the CEO of entertainment platform and fashion brand, “MACE thebrand”.

While currently in school practicing dance performance, Macy uses her love of dance and film to connect with her community. Amidst the performance side of her platform, Macy is also the head creative director for the wearable merchandise of her brand. With experience in social media marketing she uses all of her skills actively to live a life by her design. When she’s not creating for her brand she busy being a mom of her beautiful daughter, Sylver. Her overall goal is to create a media hub that produces entertaining and timeless visuals for lovers of the arts.

Connect with Macy

IG - @macethadon & @macethebrand

Victoria Rose is CEO & Founder of Executives Extension. They provide Business services for entrepreneurs, business owners and high net worth individuals. She is the owner of another company called Virtual Victoria which allows Business owners to work with Virtual Assistants in the USA that deliver the highest level of service. Their Motto is Why have an Alexa if you can have a Virtual Victoria.

Throughout our conversation we dive into the behind the scenes of how Victoria has achieved so much success & Overcame a lot of struggles on her way up. 

 Victoria is our 1st Power Player of 2022 and in our Power player Series we will be speaking with people who are truly making a difference with their work. 

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Brian is the General Manager of Germain Toyota of Naples, Florida. 

 He is responsible for leading the dealership’s digital transformation initiative, working to eliminate traditional dealership “pain points” that cause unnecessary friction in transactions.

Brian is a recipient of the Automotive News “Top 40 Under 40”.  After working in all variable operations positions, he was promoted to General Manager of a Mercedes-Benz dealership at the age of 24. His experience as a General Manager covers 19 years and a diverse range of franchises such as Lexus, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz,  Cadillac and Toyota stores for AutoNation and the Germain family in the Midwest and Southeast.

During our conversation we dove into his background and how his mindset is a huge reason why he has achieved so much success. 

Be on the lookout for things Brian is releasing in the near future. 

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Season 2 of the Headstrong Podcast starts off with a BANG as Danielle Sits down with Patrice Hoffman. 

Patrice is consistently a Million Dollar Producing Real Estate Powerhouse. 

She is also soon to be family of mine.

I learned she has so many exciting things up her sleeve. 

Throughout their discussion we hit on some very critical points around:

Being a Working Mom

How to Balance it all

The Importance of a Morning Routine

Not Letting Fear Win

As you are listening try to think about how you can use the amazing tips she gave in your own lives. 

Bio - 

Patrice Hoffman offers all her clients the highest level of service. 

Patrice has dedicated herself to provide and educate our US Military Veterans with all the benefits that are available to them.

Being a Wife and Daughter of a Veteran she is personally vested to seeing that all our Veterans and their families are taken care of. 

Patrice prides herself in always putting honesty and integrity before all else.

With a certification in Life Coaching Patrice has great communication skills.

 She has the ability to help client's navigate between making life altering decisions. 

Patrice is dedicated to meeting all your Real Estate needs such as, selling your home and purchasing another, also working with first time homebuyers. 

Her focus is to make your Real Estate experience as pleasurable as possible by getting to know each of my clients needs.

When Patrice is not selling Real Estate, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 very active children. 

She also enjoys volunteering as a Sunday school teacher where she attends Church.

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This episode is all about my mindset and how it became way it is. 

I break down the three people who have impacted my mindset the most in my life. My Father Barion Mills, Nick Bolliettieri, and Trevor Moawad. 

After I make some suggestions you can do to help maximize your days with self development. 

Special Shout out to Jennifer Magley who writes down three initiatives, goals, or steps that she will focus on. 

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Have you considered a career in sales? Are you working in a sales role now? No matter what you do having sales skills is extremely important. Today we sat down with Morgan J Ingram who is a Sales Expert. The host of Muffins with Morgan and a 2X Top Sales Leader according to Linkedin. 

We dove into his background and how he became such a sales expert. We really unpacked how mindset really impacts everything and is a huge factor in sales. 

Morgan proves that if you stay consistent with posting video content that you will grow a massive following of fans which he has been able to so on Linkedin with over 100k followers. 

Books Morgan Recommended 

Stillness is Key - Ryan Holiday 

The Law of Success - Napoleon Hill

Your Next Five Moves  - Patrick Bet- David

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Ever since I was a guest on Tamika Bickham's Podcast " Lift U Up" (linked below) I knew I wanted her as a guest. 

She is the Founder and Chief Storyteller of TB Media Group, the Host of The Lift U Up Podcast, and an award-winning TV journalist and host.

Above all, she is a storyteller first. She believes that stories make us human, and our stories connect us. 

Throughout our conversation I learned that finding your passion & doing what you love truly allows you to find your purpose.  Tamika was so 

forthcoming with some challenging times she faced dealing with leaving a very stable, solid job, and then to be laid off.  Her courage to become a 

full time Entrepreneur really catapulted her success with her company TB Media Group. 

My Episode on Lift U Up with Tamika

In today's episode if you aren't already inspired to start your own business you will be after we are done. 

Danielle Murrell is a Multiple Six Figure  Women's Online Branding & Business Coach who works with women all over the world. She teaches serviced based women entrepreneurs how to leverage a client attractive brand and high income business model to work less and make more.

Danielle shares with consultants, experts, authors, speakers, coaches and serviced based women entrepreneurs how to package, price, position, promote and profit from a high valued offer so they can work with fewer, more ideal clients to hit their desired monthly income goals. 

Her proven system can allow women to live a life they have only dreamed up & be able to balance their home life & be a powerful entrepreneurs.

I had the opportunity of working with Danielle a few years back, and the teachings she has instilled in me have absolutely transformed my business & mindset.  She was the 1st Business coach I ever invested in. 

So many women have limiting beliefs, and something that Danielle talks about in the show is that so many women have their own businesses but very few are actually making more than $20k a year. On top of that most women are under charging for their services. 

Sit back relax and soak in the knowledge that Danielle is dropping. 

She is absolutely somebody you want to be connected to!

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This week Danielle got a chance to sit down with Professional Tennis Player Donald Young. The Episode was recorded on 08/13/2020 which was actually National Left handed Person Day as both Danielle & Donald are Lefties. 

We learned all about how Donald started playing tennis & how his mindset and upbringing from his Parents really shaped him into the Champion that he is today. 

We also talked a lot about what it is like to be a Professional Tennis player & some of the misconceptions. 

Danielle first met Donald at IMG Nick Bolliettieri Tennis Academy in 2002 as they were both training there at the time. 

As an African American who was so dominant and successful in the sport she really looked up to him & the impact he made on Junior tennis being the #1 Junior Player in the World, and then Professional tennis reaching a career high ranking of 38 in the world. 

Donald founded a Company called YIM meaning Young In Motion as a way to give back to the community & give kids the opportunity to stay active. He loves being able to motivate and inspire kids. 

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Do you want to lead at a higher level?

Are you struggling with your confidence?

This episode is going to be a treat for you! Not only is it the first time we have had on 3 people at once, but it is our first time speaking with such distinguished gentlemen from the US AirForce. 

We have Trevor Hudson, Frank Wilson III, and Keith Frett who are also the hosts of the Don't Sleep on the Couch Podcast (DSC). 

Today they speak to us about Leadership, Confidence, Adversity, and some topics that I was totally curious about like what is it like living in Germany. 

You want to stay in touch with these guys because they are all doing big things, and are going to continue to be successful!

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Have you ever thought about becoming a model? My guest this week not only is an Agency Signed Professional Model who has worked with so many phenomenal Brands like Ritz Carlton, Ashley Furniture, DevaCurl, Stella McCartney, and countless others. 

She also is a Modeling coach who helps people everyday reach their dreams of becoming a professional Model.  We learned that she has just dropped a brand new Book titled "How to Become a Model" that truly has the blueprint to follow to set you up for success. 

Kamla also shared how her mindset & drive has allowed her achieve so much success in the industry. 

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Gail Gensler is a very proud 59 year old woman who is taking Miami by a storm with her Dynamic Fitness workouts, and her larger than life positive energy. Through my discussion with Gail we talk about how her passion for fitness has positively impacted her life. The reason we need to mention Gail's age is because if you saw her in the gym, or next to you in a workout class she would give any 20 year old run for their money.  Gail is a phenomenal Boxer who has been working our consistently for years. 

When I first met Gail  I was immediately drawn to her Positive energy and her Go Getter Attitude.

She is a blogger for different fitness companies like Century Kick boxing, and she also is a Brand Ambassador for many local Miami fitness brands like Be_Sportik. 

We also discuss the power of living an intentional life, and why it is so important to live every moment in the present. 

Gail is an inspiration to many, and I know she will leave you feeling great today!

Connect with Gail 

IG- @boxingprincess22

email - gailgensler@gmail.com

Some of Gails - Articles 

 I had the opportunity to sit down with my Aunt Sharon Mills who is a multimillion dollar producing Real Estate agent to discuss how living a live of Gratitude has greatly impacted her life.

She has impacted my life in so many ways, and I hope your message will touch you. 

She shares so many amazing keys throughout our discussion, and something that I hope you take away from this conversation is that if you "Live Consciously"  Amazing things will happen. 

Sharon resides in Jacksonville FL.

Connect with Sharon Mills 

www.sharonmillsteam.com

Such an honor to have Sarah Stone the CEO of the Women's Tennis Coaching Association ( WTCA) on the Headstrong Podcast. 

She is dropping Key's all episode long but my favorite is about how being Curious allows you to always be learning and growing!

We speak on her advocacy for women in sports, tennis, and life and how there should always be opportunities for women to strive. 

Sarah who has played Professional Tennis & been a Professional Tennis Coach on the WTA tour knows the importance of having a Champions Mindset. She shares a lot of valuable stories we can all learn from!

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Barriers are all around us, but through the right Mindset we do not have to let them hold us back. We learned in this Episode all about Quron Witherspoon AKA "Q The Rebel." He Has has to fight, claw, and push through many barriers in his life to get to where he is today. 

Quron Witherspoon; better known as “Q The Rebel” was born & raised in the city of Baltimore with a vision so big that it led him from being a 6 year Air Force Veteran, to the city of Los Angeles. With over 10 years in the industry, he has become remarkably recognized for his video & production work.

Having worked with celebrities such as Tyrese Gibson, Pharrell, Rico Love, Damon Dash and Future, to the fitness world with Corey Calliet, TV personalities like Terrance J and The Stranger Things cast and even NFL athletes, such as Haha Clinton Dix & many more.

His talents as a musician and a composer orchestrate a major role in all of his work as he arranges his own music to curate in the videos he creates. All with Pharrell Williams and Quincy Jones being his greatest influence in all he does. 

Q The Rebel is very much described as a true visionary & is widely skilled in all facets of visual execution.

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

This episode we get a behind the scenes look at some of the awesome places Danielle got to travel to with her mom. Danielle talks about what makes her mom special, and we get a sneak peak at next weeks Episode. 

Follow us on IG @daniela_boricua @headstrongllc

To purchase Danielle's Book

On this episode we speak with Owner and Chief Editor of Brenley Magazine Lara Ashley. 

She teaches us all about how to be more confident & how to combat female stereotypes. 

Her Magazine Brenley tackles the idea of Female stereotypes head on by showcasing  women who are thriving in their different unique careers, and how they are able to manage it all. 

Lara shows us that a Southern Belle can be Elegant, beautiful, and a Powerhouse in her career. She can be anything she chooses to be. 

I spoke with Jennifer right when Covid-19 took USA by a storm back in April. 

She spoke about a very tough time she pushed through where she experienced being Laid Off from her career. This has and still is affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the United States. 

I am so proud of her journey, and her ability to be so vulnerable and courageous in a time where it is very scary to do so. She shared her story on Linkedin ( the most powerful platform out there for Careers) and it went VIRAL!

Jennifer was a professional tennis player, Acclaimed Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur and Power Mom of two.

Listen to how having the right mindset can change your life. 

Connect with Jennifer

IG - @jennifermagley

www.magleyjennifer.com