The Vision Lab Podcast
By Ryan Cuffee feat. Ryan Mosley
The Vision Lab is the official growth mindset podcast for the cigar industry. Our platform focuses on growth and exploring the developmental path of people’s visions and dreams and how those dreams can come into reality. Our show isabout tapping into and becoming the best versions of ourselves through self-discovery, self-examination and self-actualization.
The Vision Lab PodcastMay 07, 2024
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Ep. 213: Saluto Ubo- Protect Your Business
Cuff sits down with attorney Soluto Uba to talk what it means to really protect yourself when it comes to setting up the legal structure of your business. The Houston native talks about the how the impending arrival of his first child served as the catalyst for him to make the move to work for himself and break out of the trappings of being an employee. Uba dives into the nuts and bolts of LLC's and corporations and what entrepreneurs need to know as they set up the structure of their business entities. The conversation wraps with Uba talking about his thoughts on growth and what would happen if somebody came along and bought his business for $15 Million.
May 07, 202401:32:15
Ep. 212: Wes Atwood: The Importance of People
In Part 2 of their conversation about “Middlescence” with Wes Atwood, the guys really dive into the necessity of people in today’s world of hyper advanced technology and automated systems. After debating whether or not college is necessary in today’s society, the conversation closes with Wes giving a golden nugget of advice to listeners who might be examining where they are in life.
Apr 23, 202459:47
Ep. 211- Wes Atwood: Middlescence
In the first part of a two-episode long conversation, the guys take a deep dive into the concept of growth mindset as they sit down with the founder of Atwells Home Investors, Wes Atwood. Atwood explains how experiences in his childhood helped to shape his growth mindset before he ever heard the term. The Michigan native breaks down the stage of life he calls "Middlescence" and how having a growth mindset is imperative in order to navigate it properly.
Apr 09, 202444:19
Episode 210- Cuff & Mo: Pivoting
-Fresh off of Mo’s 40th birthday, the guys sit down for a talk about pivoting in life and everything that comes with it. The conversation really examines what it looks like to pivot and the mindset that you have to have in order to really make things come to reality. The guys exchange what they’ve learned about pivoting and adjusting from some of the most recent books they’ve read and how things get a lot clearer for you in your 40’s.
Mar 26, 202443:36
Episode 209- Ryan Rayford: The Journey is Always Necessary
-Cuff and Mo sit down with one of their favorites as they chop it up with Ryan Rayford of Drew Estate Cigars. The newly minted National Account Manager talks about his climb up the ladder and how his work ethic and natural curiosity has helped him in life at every turn. Rayford describes what it felt like to get the promotion and how his daily responsibilities have changed while still maintaining relationships in the business. The episode closes with the Houston native giving his perspective on the current state of the cigar industry and what consumers can expect from Drew Estate at the upcoming PCA show and the following months.
Mar 12, 202457:58
Ep. 208- DAMM Whiskey: Elevate Every Moment
The guys sit down to chop it up with Ryan Willis and John Ekeocha of DAMM Whiskey. The co-owners of the brand new spirit open up about the inspiration behind the product and the journey they and rest of the ownership group have endured just to get their whiskey to the market. The guys talk about the sacrifices they’ve made as a collective from a time and finance standpoint. The conversation then takes a turn as Ryan and John describe what some of their lowest moments were when they weren’t sure if they were going to be able to bring their vision to a reality. Things close out with a look to the future as Ryan and John talk about the feeling they had as a group when they saw their product being bottled and what they want to do to continue to the growth of their presence in the world of whiskey.
Feb 27, 202457:13
Ep. 207- Cuff & Mo: Find Your Tribe
-The guys sit down to talk about what it means to “find your tribe”. Mo opens up about some of the changes he’s made as he continues to grow personally and professionally. As the conversation opens up, Cuff gets Mo to really drill down on the details on how to make small incremental improvements over various areas of your life. The guys also examine how having the willingness to just start working towards a goal is one of the biggest aspects of achieving success.
Feb 13, 202428:27
Ep. 206- Tony Green: Grief-stricken
-The guys sit down with Tony Green in a heavy interview about loss, grief and the aftermath of losing multiple loved ones in a short period of time. The native of Gary, Indiana opens up about the gut-wrenching journey he’s been on as he details the roller coaster of emotions that come with losing both parents and his daughter all within 18 months. Green talks about what it takes to experience so much heartache and still keep it all together. Growth, therapy and faith are all examined as Green details how he has come out on the other side of things as a better person.
Jan 30, 202401:28:06
Ep. 205- Cuff & Mo: TVLP’s Outlook for 2024
-In the first episode of 2024, the guys chop it up about their final reflections on 2023 and what they expect from themselves as they kickoff the new year. The conversation opens up with their thoughts on everything that has transpired in just the first two weeks of the year. Things then take a turn as they examine the lessons of 2023 and how they plan to apply what they’ve learned to similar situations in 2024. Cuff talks about getting back to his juice cleanse to start the year and Mo doubles down on being all about growth, progression and eliminating any and all distractions as he works to change the course of his bloodline.
Jan 16, 202453:05
Ep. 204: Cuff & Mo- A wrap for 2023
-In the last episode of 2023, the guys take a look back at what they’ve learned and accomplished over the past 12 months. They examine their ups and downs and then they turn their attention to what fans and listeners can expect from them in 2024.
Dec 26, 202355:15
Ep. 203- Alex Marley: Discipline, Fitness and Diet for 2024
The guys sit down with Alex Marley to discuss health and the disciplined approach it takes to get in shape as we approach the year 2024. Alex breaks down his moment of clarity and how it forced him to take his health more seriously. The fitness professional talks about having the proper mindset and expands on the product that he has put on the market that he believes will help people be sharper on a cognitive level.
Dec 12, 202301:18:08
Ep. 202- Jasmine Dudley: All Things Arbitrage
The guys sit down with Atlanta native Jasmine Dudley to discuss corporate housing, being a real estate entrepreneur and the growth mindset that it takes to make it all happen. Dudley talks about her background and the curiosity that ultimately lead her down this road and the steps she’s taken to help others prosper like she does.
Nov 28, 202301:00:22
Ep. 201- Maurice Philogene: Try Life On
Mo sits down with one of the most accomplished people to be on the show to date, Maurice Philogene. The Boston native talks about what it means to not be shackled by the status quo of what society thinks we as individuals are supposed to be. Philogene talks about his upbringing and how a trip to France helped to broaden his horizons in his formative years. As the conversation turns to the moves that Philogene has made in the world of real estate, he explains the concept of freedom and the steps he took to build a multi-million-dollar portfolio all while being a police officer and an executive in the corporate world at the same time. The conversation winds down with his thoughts on the work that he wants to do moving forward and the advice he would give to both his younger and older self.
Nov 14, 202358:44
Ep. 200- Cuff & Mo: TVLP Turns 200!
It’s episode number 200! The guys sit down for a conversation amongst themselves about gratitude, perseverance and the growth they’ve seen in each other as individuals since the show started. The guys take a look back to reflect on the beginnings of the show and those who have helped to get them to this point. A list of thank you’s is followed by a recognition of the other members of the cigar community who continue to support the show. The episode takes a turn to where we are in society as Cuff details his viewpoint on how feelings are being overvalued. Things wrap up with a look towards the remainder of 2023 and what everybody can expect to see and hear from the show in 2024.
Oct 31, 202359:13
Ep. 199- Devin Cara: World’s Hairiest Bodybuilder
They guys sit down with Devin Cara to discuss growth mindset, veganism, beard competitions and how he went viral as a hairy body builder. The native of Springfield, Missouri opens up about the last few years of his life as a corporate nomad and how he has turned what others would deem as a negative into a positive at every turn. A proud vegan, Cara talks about his thoughts on growth mindset and how a trip to a fitness competition led to him going viral as a hairy body builder.
Oct 17, 202301:22:48
Ep. 198- Sean Clayton: The Alchemy of Abundance
The guys sit down with Sean Clayton for a deep discussion about growth and the concept of alchemy and abundance. The Dallas native talks about the highs and lows he's experienced personally and how it led him down the road to personal enlightenment. Now with a renewed spirit and sense of self, Clayton gives the guys an explanation of what alchemy really is and how we as humans can tap into the abundance of life that we all want to experience.
Oct 03, 202302:22:25
Ep. 197- Mike Morawski: It’s Never Too Late
-Cuff and Mo sit down with veteran real estate investor Mike Morawski in a wide ranging conversation about perseverance, growth and VISION. The Chicago native opens up about how he got his start in the real estate business and how despite his best efforts and intentions, he had to endure a 10 year sentence in federal prison. Morawski talks about how his mindset evolved during his incarceration and how he found the resolve to never give up on himself. Now a free man and back in the business, he explains how his re-entry into society during the COVID-19 pandemic felt like going from one prison to another. The interview wraps with him giving out some advice for people trying to get started in the real estate business and some very interesting answers when it comes to who would be at his imaginary round table.
Sep 19, 202301:00:54
Ep. 196: Ryan Cuffee- Un-CUFFED
-RECONSTRUCTION is the tone of this episode. The guys switch it up as they turn on the microphones and Cuff opens up about the major transition he’s gone through, professionally and personally, over the first eight months of 2023. The C.E.O of the show talks describes what he’s learned about himself after going through a divorce to start the year and how he used a 42 day fast leading up to his birthday to reset himself and move forward in the next phase of his life.
Sep 05, 202301:33:22
Ep. 195- Meghan Nelson: FEAR is NOT real
Cuff and Mo sit down with the creator and founder of Dr. Goodburns Tequila, Meghan Nelson. The Buffalo native opens up about her background and the unconventional path she's taken to get one of the coolest tequila brands in the industry ready to hit the shelves. Dedication and determination are discussed as Meghan details what led her to making a random trip to Mexico and knocking on the doors of random distilleries. She also talks about being close to her breaking point when it came to the simple task of just getting the labels on the bottle of her product. The episode wraps up with Nelson detailing her philanthropic plans for Puerto Rico and why the cause is so close to her heart.
Aug 22, 202349:06
Ep. 194- Dr. Robb Kelly: Fear is an Inside Job
-Mo hops on with the world renowned Dr. Robb Kelly to talk about overcoming our own failures and why fear is an imaginary concept. Dr. Kelly opens up about his past struggles with alcohol and how his fork in the road moment has led to where he is now as one of the most respected voices in the growth mindset space.
Aug 08, 202347:43
Ep. 193- LaKenya Rose Barrett: Lead With Love
The guys sit down with LaKenya Rose Barrett to discuss VISION, entrepreneurship, adversity and what it means to lead with love. The business owner talks about her background and how the loss of her father at an early age ultimately set her on the path to leadership inn all aspects of her life. As a realtor in the DFW territory, Rose Barrett talks about her focus on helping first time homebuyers and how she does her best to make sure her clients are educated at every turn during the homebuying process. LaKenya also talks about being comfortable with herself as she opens up about her battle with alopecia and the fork in the road moment where she decided to be completely comfortable in her own skin. The conversation wraps up with LaKenya talking about her approach to balancing her roles as a wife and mom of two kids and she gives some very interesting answers as to whom would be allowed at her exclusive imaginary round table.
Jul 25, 202301:32:11
Ep. 192- Vita & Aileen: Your Dreams Don’t Care About Your Feelings
-Cuff and Mo sit down with Vita Vasquez and Aileen Pesante, the owners of Next Gen Tax & Financial Services. The duo opens up about the ups and downs they've experienced on their way to forming one of top tax and financial services company in the country. Vita details how serving almost a decade in prison served as the catalyst to her completely turning her life around and exercising her entrepreneurial muscle in a positive way. Aileen opens up about her humble beginnings in Puerto Rico and Kansas and what ultimately led her to down the path to getting involved in the tax and financial services industry. The two powerhouses describe how they had a lightbulb moment and decided to do business together. The conversation take a turn as both ladies give their perspectives on what it means to be an entrepreneur and what it looks like to really be in charge of a business from a day-to-day standpoint. The episode wraps up with both ladies taking a look at where they plan on being in the future and some pretty interesting answers as to whom they would have at their imaginary round table.
Jul 11, 202358:48
Ep. 191- Will Harris: All About The Hustle
-Cuff and Mo sit down with Will Harris, the owner of The Hustle Marketing & Design Agency. The Shreveport native talks about the route he took from the oil and gas business to eventually working his way into the digital marketing world and owning one of the top marketing agencies in the country. The guys discuss what it means to really do the work needed to accomplish a goal and how running a company is about serving others first. Harris opens up about what separates his company from others in his industry and what he views as his duty to make sure his employees are in a position to succeed even if they decide to move on from his company.
Jun 27, 202301:36:08
Ep. 190- Jason Elias pt. 2: What It Means to be a DON
-The guys continue their conversation about all the different areas of manhood with Jason Elias in part 2 of an intimate and transparent conversation. Jason really opens up about his view on what it takes to make your dreams and aspirations a reality. The interview takes a turn to the concept of chess as Jason uses it to describe what it means to have the right people around you on your journey in life. Things like service, responsibility, power and authority are also put on the table as Jason examines each one of those and the weight that each of them carry when you are working to be a DON in your own world.
Jun 13, 202301:03:34
Ep. 189- Jason Elias: The Modern Day Don
-In the first of a two part interview, the guys sit down with Jason Elias to discuss business, brand building and what it means to be a man in 2023. The New York native talks about his background in Brooklyn and the importance of things like respect and having reverence for those who have come before you. Jason talks about the lessons he learned as a young professional and what ultimately led him to picking up his life and moving to Texas. Now the owner of his own marketing agency and apparel line, Elias talks about the core tenets he lives by from both a personal and professional standpoint. The guys take a deep dive into what it means to be a "DON" and that leads to part two of a truly deep and personal conversation between the three men that examines a lot of different areas of manhood.
Jun 06, 202358:22
Ep. 188 - Raz Stafford Grady: Finance Yourself
-Cuff and Mo make the trip to Cedar Hill to sit down with Roz Stafford-Grady, the owner of Smoking Jackets Cigar Lounge. The DFW native talks about how being introduced to cigars by her brother in-law set her on a path that would see her leave a 20 year career in the barber industry so she could open up a lounge of her own. Roz opens up about the challenges she faced as a female owner in a male dominated business and what she learned about herself during the journey just to get the doors open. The conversation switches gears as Raz talks about the importance of people and what it means to have people on your team that are really dedicated to the VISION of the business. Things close out with a look to the future of the Smoking Jackets brand and Roz giving some very interesting answers as to whom she would have at her imaginary roundtable.
May 23, 202301:08:23
Ep. 187- Hemal Patel: The Secret
-The guys sit down with Hemal Patel to discuss the ugly side of being an entrepreneur and what it means to go from riches to rags. Hemal talks about what it looks like for a business owner to go from the highest of highs to bleeding out and being on the verge of financial ruin and losing everything. Patel opens up about his mindset and how his refusal to quit or give up on himself has him smiling today despite facing the prospect of bankruptcy and possibly losing his family. Patel opens up about his faith and what he's willing to do in order to get back on his feet and make his dreams come true all over again.
May 09, 202301:25:10
Ep. 186- Anna Barringer: Living Out Loud
--Cuff and Mo sit down with Anna Barringer to discuss what it looks like behind the curtain for a young professional running their own social media company. As the owner of the Loud Social Media Agency, Barringer talks about the various roles she held before setting up her own company and the lessons she learned that are still helping her today. The North Carolina native opens up about the pros and cons of social media and what she does to maintain some kind of work/life balance. As the discussion shifts to mental health and the well-being of her team, Anna discusses a recent low point she experienced and what she learned about herself as she came out of it. The conversation closes out with Barringer reflecting on where she's been and how she see's things playing out for her and her company in the future.
Apr 25, 202301:11:11
Ep. 185- Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs: It’s Already Done
-Cuff and Mo sit down for round two with Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs for a conversation about organization and building the proper leadership to sustain a company long term. The businessman opens up about some of the principles he uses to build companies and what it means to be truly dedicated to accomplishing the long term VISION that you set out for yourself. Dr. Jacobs talks about the proper mentality to approach your work with and how you should always be looking to get to the next level no matter what your pursuits in life may be.
Apr 11, 202301:16:46
Ep. 184 - Amiya & Jerrod Collins: Feeding the Soul Without Harming It
Cuff & Mo make a trip to Grand Prairie to sit down with the Amya and Jerrod Collins, the owners of ItSo Vegan. The Ft. Worth natives open up about their background and how the lessons they learned as children helped them in their journey to ownership of one of the best vegan eateries in all of DFW. Amya describes how the need to help her son started her down the path of veganism and how she eventually found herself providing meals for cancer patients and had no choice but to open up a restaurant. Resourcefulness, creativity and perseverance are brought up as the syblings talk about the ups and downs they've navigated along the way to being a community staple. The show wraps up with a look to the future of the restaurant and what Amya and Jerrod see for themselves individually as the business continues to grow.
Mar 28, 202357:21
Ep. 183: Terri Alford- Be Still and Listen
-Cuff and Mo sit down with Terri Alford, the founder of TNA Financial Group, to discuss growth, faith, leadership and VISION. The Memphis native opens up about her background in education and how being the oldest of four kids helped to shape her as a leader and is serving her well in her professional life. Alford details how a chance encounter with Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs got her started in the financial services industry and what things look like for her now as the leader of a fully staffed company. The episode closes out with her taking a look at where she sees things going for her business in the future and she gives the guys some very interesting answers as the who would be at her imaginary round table.
Mar 14, 202355:06
Ep. 182 - Mesiah Valentine: Dedication
Cuff and Mo sit down with one of their business partners, Mesiah Valentine, for a fun filled conversation about hard work, dedication and navigating life's ups and downs. The Arlington native opens up about how a traumatic event in his young adulthood shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and helped to set him on the path that he's currently on as a realtor and investor. The father of four talks about how he and Cuff got reconnected and how important it is to be surrounded by like-minded people when it comes to trying to get something accomplished. The episode closes out with Valentine giving out some advice for our listeners when it comes what they should look for in a realtor and some very interesting and introspective answers as to who would be sitting at his imaginary round table.
Feb 28, 202301:22:14
Ep. 181: Kimberly Spencer: What’s Your Next Everest
Cuff and Mo open up the lab to the head of Crown Yourself Enterprises, Kimberly Spencer. The native of Los Angeles opens up about her background and the work she's put in as an individual to grow as a person and entrepreneur. Spencer dives into her perspective on what it means to have a growth mindset and how she uses aspects of personal development in her work on a daily basis. Spencer also gives the guys a run down on everything she offers under the umbrella of Crown Yourself Enterprises and some very interesting answers as to whom she would have at her imagined round table.
Feb 14, 202347:29
Ep. 180- Christoph Jenkins: Poetry & Progresss
-Cuff and Mo take a trip into the world of poetry as they open up the lab to the founder of The Poet Life, Christoph Jenkins. The artist and entrepreneur opens up about his introduction to poetry and how he realized at an early age that it was going to be his avenue in life. Jenkins talks about his mindset and the work he's done in order to make his company, The Poet Life, a successful vehicle that helps other poets actually make a living doing what they love. The conversation wraps up with the father of three reflecting on where he's been and what he sees for himself and his platform in the future.
Jan 31, 202346:35
Ep. 179: Dr. Ona Love Brown- Maximize Your Talents
-The guys open up the lab to Dr. Ona Love Brown for an in-depth conversation about not only mindset but how to maintain the proper outlook on things while you’re on your personal journey. The renowned speaker and corporate coach opens up about her background and how her famous dad actually tricked her into becoming a motivational speaker. Now a powerhouse in her own right, Dr. Brown details what her lab looks like and how she manages things on a day to day basis when things get hectic.
Jan 17, 202301:06:40
Ep. 178: Dr. Anthony Rhodman- Theatre of the Mind
-Cuff and Mo start the new year off with a conversation with Dr. Anthony Rhodman. As a mental performance coach for athletes and celebrities, Dr. Rhodman takes a deep dive into all the different levels of the mind and dispels some of the common misconceptions that we are commonly told. In easily one of the deepest conversations they've had about the inner workings of the mind, the guys get a first-hand look at what one of the leaders in the field of mental performance does for his clients and how he conveys things to his clients. The conversation finishes out with Dr. Rhodman touching on his recently released book, The Psychology of Performance & Behavior, and what he sees for himself in the future.
Jan 03, 202301:12:42
Ep. 177: Cuff and Mo- New Year, New Vision
-The guys sit down with each other to take a look back at the year of 2022. They examine what they’ve learned as a show and what they’ve learned about themselves as individuals. They also give out some thank you’s to everyone who was a part of the show in 2022 and a sneak peak at what everyone can expect from the show in 2023.
Dec 27, 202201:10:02
Ep. 176: Chris Jordan - Put Some Energy Behind It
Cuff and Mo sit down with Chris Jordan to discuss growth mindset, his love for music and what it means to really put energy into what you are trying to accomplish. The Ft. Worth native opens up about his background and how he eventually discovered his love for music. As the front man for the band, Extended Play, Jordan talks about how the band got started and some of the ups and downs he experienced while the band grew into one of the more in demand acts here in DFW. As a fan of the show, Jordan talks about what growth mindset means to him and closes things out with what his ultimate dream is for Extended Play.
Dec 13, 202256:21
Ep. 175: Matt Sapaula: Feed Your Faith
-The guys sit down with renowned entrepreneur Matt Sapaula for a conversation about starting from scratch and seeing what can be accomplished when you maintain your faith put in the work no matter how dire the circumstances are. The Chicago native explains how a chance encounter with a fellow member of the Marine Corps in a Best Buy bathroom changed his life forever. Now the owner of a multi-million dollar insurance company, Sapaula dives into what his proverbial lab looks like and what led him to writing his book, Faith Made Millionaire. The show wraps up with Sapala reflecting on the road he’s traveled and more importantly, where he sees himself and his company going in the future.
Dec 06, 202201:05:58
Ep. 174- Xavier Miller: Millionaire Mindsets Podcast
-The guys sit down with Xavier Miller of the Millionaire Mindsets Podcast to discuss everything behind one of the most popular podcasts in the country. The Air Force veteran talks about how he used his time during a deployment to Qatar to sharpen his mind and craft his vision for what has ultimately become something he couldn’t have possibly imagined. The conversation continues with Miller looking at where he’d like to take the show in the future and how he ultimately plans to empower others for the long term.
Nov 29, 202201:05:48
Ep. 173- Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs: Mr. F**k the Bank!
Cuff and Mo sit down with entrepreneur and author Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs to discuss growth, VISION, leadership and family banking systems. The Cedar Hill native goes in depth about his unique background and how early exposure to business ownership through his elders helped to influence how he runs his companies today. Jacobs also opens up about how his faith plays a central role in his mindset and how he approaches different goals. The conversation takes a turn into an examination of some trials and tribulations that Jacobs experience and what ultimately got him started on the path that he is on today. The owner of BizCo breaks down his thoughts on leadership and finance and what made him publish three different books related to finance and helping families become their own bank. The conversation closes out with Jacobs expressing his feelings on the things he has learned along his journey and what his major plans are for both the immediate and distant future.
Nov 15, 202201:45:18
Ep. 172 - Denise Donoghue: The Mortgage Nerd
The guys sit down with the Mortgage Nerd herself, Denise Donoghue, in a wide-ranging conversation about growth, hustle, VISION and of course, mortgages. The Lewisville native talks about how a watershed moment during her childhood served as the catalyst for her work ethic and her view of personal finances. Denise details her early journey in the world of mortgage lending and how she realized it was time to step out on her own and go after her dreams and aspirations. Now as the owner of her own company lending company, The Mortgage Nerd Group, Donoghue talks about the steps she took to build her business and how she and her team have differentiated themselves from everyone else in the industry. The show closes out with Donoghue dishing out some helpful tips on using real estate to gain financial freedom and some very interesting answers to who would be at her imaginary round table.
Nov 08, 202201:13:44
Ep. 171 - Ryan Stewman: The Force of Average
The guys make a trip to Addison to sit down with renowned businessman, motivational speaker and author, Ryan Stewman. Stewman opens up about the huge ups and downs that experienced during his childhood and how it shaped his mindset when it comes to adversity and challenges in life. Stewman opens up about how a chance encounter with a customer at a carwash led him to selling drugs and even after he rebounded from serving time to become a millionaire, he found himself back at the bottom again. The major swings in life keep coming as Stewman breaks down the different trials and tribulations he experienced during the mortgage crisis of 2008 and how even after working his way through that, his criminal record served as catalyst to him being back at the bottom of again. Now as the owner of multiple companies and a voice to some of the world's most influential business people, Stewman talks about his mindset and what he's learned about himself after surviving so many giant swings throughout his life.
Nov 01, 202255:30
Ep. 170- The Black Wealth Renaissance
-The guys make the trip to Blowin' Smoke Cigar Lounge to sit down with Jalen and David of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast on Revolt TV. The guys give some background on how they got started and what the real inspiration was behind them putting the show together. The Louisiana natives talk about how important social media has been to the rise of their show and what they are ultimately trying to do as they continue to grow their platform. The duo also lays out how they recently became part of the Revolt TV podcast network and they give some pretty interesting answers when asked about their imaginary round table.
Oct 25, 202201:04:29
Ep. 169- Courtney Hemsley: Empire Solutions
-Cuff & Mo make a trip to Frisco to sit down with Courtney Hemsley to discuss what it means to pivot when find your back against the wall. As the owner of Empire Development Solutions, Courtney talks about what it means to have VISION and more importantly, the work that is necessary in order to turn a VISION into a reality. After detailing some of the humble beginnings she experienced, Hemsley really dives into things like work ethic and how her life changed when she became a single mom. After a long career in the corporate world, Hemsley talks about how she leveraged her experience in construction finance and turned it into a bubbling empire. The guys also get Courtney's opinion on things like the importance of relationships in business and what it means to value yourself before closing things out with a very interesting answer to whom would get to sit at her imaginary round table.
Oct 18, 202256:06
Ep. 168: Chris Dorris- Designed To Thrive
Cuff and Mo hop on with author and confidence coach Chris Dorris to discuss everything around the concept of mental toughness. The New Jersey native talks about things like monitoring and changing your automated responses to negative events. He breaks down his definition of mental toughness and what it means when we make a decision to go from just trying to survive to thriving in our lives. Chris also touches on his recently published book, The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras and the twenty plus years of work that went into making it a reality.
Oct 11, 202252:41
Ep. 167: Tim Jackson- No More OG’s
-The guys sit down with Tim Jackson, the host of the No More OG's Podcast. The Dallas native opens up about his real estate inspired book, Real Dope and how we as African Americans need to stop blindly following "the culture". As a career entrepreneur in real estate, production and publishing, Jackson pulls back the curtain on how certain experiences in his life helped to shape his mindset and what steps he's taken to help the next generation. The conversation takes a deep dive into Jackson's new show, the No More OG's Podcast and why he felt the need to put the show together. Things close out with Jackson giving some pretty interesting answers as to who would be at his imaginary roundtable and look to the future as he sheds some light on his soon to be released documentary titled How to Kill A Black Man.
Oct 04, 202201:12:16
Ep. 166- Sheila Greene: Decide, Know and Act
-The guys sit down with Sheila Greene of Arbonne International to take a deep dive into mindset and all the different aspects of growth and achievement. The New York native talks about overcoming fear and really drills down to the nuts and bolts about what it takes to turn a VISION into a reality. Now as the Executive National Vice President of Arbonne International, Greene explains the circumstances that led her to get involved with the company and what it looks like when we as individuals make an internal decision to make a change and take action. Greene explains why we as people should never feel bad or ashamed for wanting to constantly achieve more. The episode wraps with Greene giving some very interesting answers to who she would have at her imaginary round table.
Sep 27, 202201:14:13
Ep. 165 - Smoking Aristocrats West Coast
Cuff and Mo hop on with Eric and Will to talk about what's going with the Smoking Aristocrats out on the West Coast and how they got started being members of the esteemed organization. They guys discuss their views on the "4 E's" along with their outlook on failures and lessons in life.
Sep 20, 202241:30
Ep. 164- Kingsley Umeh: Get Rid Of The Excuses
-Cuff and Mo sit down with Kingsley Umeh to discuss the importance of education and hard work when it comes to making your dreams come true. The Houston native opens up about his background and how education has played such a major role in his life. Now the Managing Partner of Pius Capital in Ft. Worth, Umeh opens up about the experiences he used to go into business for himself and what his mindset was like when he made the leap. Kingsley also talks about what his day to day looks like and closes out the show by shedding some light on the biggest first step that everybody has to take in order to make their VISIONS come true.
Sep 13, 202253:03