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The Power Of A Growth Mindset

The Power Of A Growth Mindset

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The Power of a Growth Mindset (PGM) aims to create a space for the culture to engage in vital conversations about mental health, racial inequality, masculinity, and much more. Our conversations are designed to help our audience discover their essence to live a more fulfilling life by breaking curses and building legacies.
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Charting Growth & Embracing Change

The Power Of A Growth MindsetDec 26, 2023

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Charting Growth & Embracing Change

Charting Growth & Embracing Change

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh take some time to reflect on the year including areas of growth, seasons of change, and what they look forward to embracing in the new year.

Dec 26, 202336:51
Breaking Barriers: Disrupting a Negative Mindset

Breaking Barriers: Disrupting a Negative Mindset

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Chazz Scott, an author, keynote speaker, and resilience and mindset coach. Chazz emphasizes the importance of finding balance, cultivating a growth mindset, and equipping the skills needed to disrupt a negative mindset.


Additionally, Chazz highlights the science of positive thinking while also shedding light on preventative measures that can be taken to ensure you are managing your mental health.

Oct 24, 202354:48
Create and Manifest the Life You Wish to Live

Create and Manifest the Life You Wish to Live

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Traevon Jackson, a native of Westerville, Ohio and an alumni of the University of Wisconsin. Traevon provides insight on life as a professional athlete, the importance of paving it forward for the next generation, and using a growth mindset to power through his next ventures while inspiring others along the way.

Sep 05, 202301:03:06
A Journey of Purpose

A Journey of Purpose

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Jerome Joseph, a graduate of THE Howard University. He’s also an educator, master facilitator, and a student of leadership who has been leading teams for almost a decade. Jerome stresses the importance of self care, alternative paths to success for students, and how we can all play a role towards the success of the next generation.

Aug 29, 202353:20
Words Have Meaning: Manifest Your Greatness

Words Have Meaning: Manifest Your Greatness

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Ismael Brown, author of "My Own Worst Enemy: A Black Man's American Story." Ismael shares his personal story while emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, being open to growth, overcoming generational trauma, and chartering a path to success. Throughout this conversation, Ismael also emphasizes being self aware, prioritizing self growth, and finding ways to pave it forward.

May 30, 202301:19:01
The Art of Letting Go: Releasing What Doesn't Bring You Joy

The Art of Letting Go: Releasing What Doesn't Bring You Joy

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Tiffany Kelly, founder of FitTeach and Tiffany Inspires, two companies providing wellness coaching and resources for women and educators. Tiffany shares her personal journey towards improving her overall well-being and how it led to the creation of her companies. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and prioritizing well-being in order to serve others effectively which includes strategies for maintaining balance, setting boundaries, and practicing mindfulness. Throughout the conversation, Tiffany's passion for empowering others to live their best lives is evident, as she highlights the importance of letting go of what no longer serves us.

May 09, 202301:10:33
Advocating for What Matters

Advocating for What Matters

On this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Hady Mendez, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader, who discusses the importance of providing opportunities for women of color and paving a path for the next generation. Additionally, Hady shares strategies for maintaining a growth mindset in the face of adversity and prioritizing self-growth and mental well-being.

Mar 28, 202301:02:26
Overcoming Societal Limitations for Better Performance and Behavior

Overcoming Societal Limitations for Better Performance and Behavior

For this week's episode, tune in for a thought-provoking discussion with life psychologist and mental peak performance expert Dr. Anthony Rhodman, as he discusses his journey and the inspiration behind his work. In this episode,  Dr. Anthony Rhodman dives into taboo conversations surrounding spirituality in the community and its impact on life and mental wellness. The group also explored how societal beliefs and cultural norms can limit our psychology
of performance and behaviors and the strategies we can use to overcome these limitations.

Feb 21, 202301:11:38
A Year of Growth

A Year of Growth

During this week's episode, Mike and Josh held their last episode for the year by sharing their yearly personal reflections while highlighting memorable moments from this past year.

As the year comes to a close, Mike and Josh are encouraging everyone to take time to reflect, let go of things that no longer serve a purpose, and be open to new opportunities in 2023.

Dec 27, 202248:55
Simply Motivated

Simply Motivated

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined with Jemar Pearsall, founder of Simply Motivated Apparel. Tune in as Jemar discusses his journey of building a legacy while consistently delivering quality merchandise that motivates others to live a fulfilled lifestyle. 

Dec 13, 202232:15
Pen to Paper: Manifesting An Unforgettable Journey

Pen to Paper: Manifesting An Unforgettable Journey

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined with Sheena Lynne, founder of Kemet Clothing Company and Charming Creole Consulting. Tune in as Sheena shares her story of entrepreneurship and how she has overcome many life obstacles to achieve her vision of creating a successful business while also finding ways to pour back into others.

Dec 06, 202257:22
Mastery For All

Mastery For All

"Believe in your story. Use that story to fuel your life. Use it to fuel your dreams. Use it to pay for your dreams. Use it to accomplish your dreams because it's not a coincidence that you have that story." -James O'Neal

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined with James O'Neal, a National Board Certified math teacher and consultant, keynote speaker, 2021 finalist for the Presidential Award of Mathematics and Science Teaching for North Carolina, and founder of Mastery For All, LLC. During the episode, James speaks about creating a profitable business, equity in educations, shifting educators' mindsets to touch the lives of black students in mathematics, and setting high expectations for Mastery for All. 

Nov 23, 202201:05:59
Find Opportunities in Difficult Moments

Find Opportunities in Difficult Moments

How do you find opportunities to grow in environments that do not serve you purpose? In this week's episode, Mike and Josh discuss how to find comfort in discouraging moments. They also take some time to discuss the upcoming free college application process for upcoming students interested in pursuing higher education.

Oct 18, 202258:46
We Are All an Ironman

We Are All an Ironman

On Sunday, July 24th, 2022, our co-host, Joshua Gandy, completed Ironman 140.6 Lake Placid. In this week's episode, Josh discusses the life lessons he learned while completing this long distance race. He also touches on how these lessons can be applied to our everyday lives as we continue to pursue success in all that we do.

Sep 27, 202247:56
9-Steps to Reclaiming Your Life

9-Steps to Reclaiming Your Life

In this week's episode, Mike discusses the 9-steps to reclaiming your life. We all go through different trials and tribulations, but it's critical to take the necessary steps to ensure that we are growing, learning, adapting, and finding ways to live a fulfilled life. 

Jul 12, 202201:10:38
Black Masculinity and Mental Health

Black Masculinity and Mental Health

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Terrill McKnight, a licensed clinical mental health therapist where they discuss the many aspects of mental health wellbeing. During the episode, they also focus on how society plays a role in impacting black masculinity and the importance of establishing a village to support their mental health journey.

May 18, 202201:08:20
Let's Talk Women's History

Let's Talk Women's History

In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Octavia Miller, Ashley Seely, Ph.D., and Christa Washington, Ph.D. Tune in as the group discusses
inequities women continue to face and the importance of challenging systems and beliefs to create a more sound base culture that promotes equality for all women.

Mar 30, 202252:54
Black History 365

Black History 365

Happy Black History Month PGM! Tune in as we dive into what black history means to Mike and Josh and also the importance of being intentional, prioritizing change, and why black history is important each and every day.

Feb 21, 202252:19
Small Steps = Growth

Small Steps = Growth

Happy New Year and welcome back to another year with the Power of a Growth Mindset. With a new year having arrived, it's imperative that we goal set and prioritize what we want to achieve in 2022.  Tune in as Mike and Josh share their 2022 goals, the theme for this year's show, and how you can prioritize and plan your goal execution for this year.

Jan 19, 202236:03
Year of Reflection

Year of Reflection

2021 has been a challenging year but with the ups and downs, we are optimistic for 2022. This year, we have had the opportunity to engage in conversations with many people who were able to bring a unique perspective to our platform. We are extremely thankful for our listeners and everyone who took this journey with us. Happy Holidays and see you in 2022!

Dec 21, 202129:25
It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

"If you move over, I (God) can take care of it. Often we stand in the way of what we are called to do because of what we envision in our head of what we want to do." - Asia Cunningham

In this week's episode, we are joined with Asia Cunningham, who tells her story of hope for our education system, her story of resilience, and the importance of mentorship as she continues to navigate her career.

Nov 23, 202101:03:14
Changing the Narrative

Changing the Narrative

It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. In this week's episode, we are joined with Akil Asim, founder of SvN Arrow, recent home owner, and change advocate who shares his story of resilience, long term goals, and his outlook on his future achievements.

Nov 16, 202101:07:57
It's a Kold World

It's a Kold World

Sometimes, life can be hard but it's imperative that we maintain a growth mindset so that we may overcome all obstacles that step in our way. In episode 7, we are joined with Kimberly Spears, who shares her story of overcoming some of life's most challenging obstacles while also highlighting what it means to take time to reflect, grow, and move forward.

Nov 08, 202156:56
Living My Life Like It's Golden

Living My Life Like It's Golden

"There is life after domestic violence. You were made to live. I live my life like it's golden because it is. Pick up the pieces and keep going." - Brenda White

Silence is no longer acceptable. In episode 6, we are joined by Ms. Brenda White, a domestic violence survivor who shares her story of survival, finding peace, and continuing to live life while applying a growth mindset. She also challenges us to use our voices to help other people. Your voice can save someone's life.

Oct 26, 202101:05:14
Expanding Your Network

Expanding Your Network

"Always remember to trust the process." - Sabrina McMillan
We all know networking can be a difficult task, but starting small can lead to significant gains in our everyday life. In this week's episode, we are joined by realtor and founder of Wine N Keys, Sabrina McMillan. Sabrina touches on building your brand and how you can leverage your brand and how you can leverage your brand when networking. While on the show, Sabrina also shares some tips and tricks for those looking to expand their network.
Jul 30, 202150:19
What is Professionalism?

What is Professionalism?

"Be true to who you are, don't lose yourself trying to fit in" -Reginald Boney  

What is professionalism? Do I have to play the game to win? In this week's episode, the PGM Show kicks off the Build Your Own Brand (BYOB) series by welcoming Legal Consultant Reginald Boney(Reggie). On the show Reggie discusses his experience building his professional brand as a black man in America while holding true to his values and beliefs. Additionally, Reggie shares advice on how to obtain legal and career support.

Jul 13, 202101:01:02
Men's National Health Month

Men's National Health Month

Men, it's time that we take care of ourselves! With June being Men's Health month, Mike and Josh dive into the importance of men's health in this week's episode. Tune in as they discuss the need to incorporate healthy habits, doctor's visits, and finding comfort in not being ok, to ensure that as men, we are showing up for our loved ones and living our best life!

Jun 24, 202134:30
Taking Control of your Mental Health with Autumn Walker

Taking Control of your Mental Health with Autumn Walker

Happy Mental Health Awareness month! In this week's episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Autumn Walker, a therapist helping drive conversations around mental health in communities of color while also inspiring those to achieve success in all aspects of their life. Tune in as they dive into the importance of mental health, overcoming obstacles along your journey, and finding peace. Healing takes time, but it's all part of the process!

May 31, 202158:41
Welcome to the Show

Welcome to the Show

It all starts with you! In this week's episode, tune in as Mike and Josh share the purpose of the PGM Show and highlight the different topics that will be covered throughout this year. Be prepare to be challenged, enlightened, laugh, cry, and grow as they help you manifest in your journey.

May 21, 202101:09:21
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The Power of a Growth Mindset (PGM) aims to create a space for the culture to engage in vital conversations about mental health, racial inequality, masculinity, and much more. Our conversations are designed to help our audience discover their essence to live a more fulfilling life by breaking curses and building legacies.

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