Vision Matters Podcast
By Erikka Rainey
Vision Matters Podcast is all about getting your mind right for success because you have to change yourself before you change the world. If you are tired of setting goals and making vision boards every year and still not feeling like your life is getting any better or moving in the direction you want. Well, this podcast is for you. Host, Erikka Rainey, explores the self development needed to get the success you want. You’ll hear firsthand stories from people who have succeeded in making their vision for their life a reality.
Vision Matters PodcastFeb 02, 2020
Learning to Pivot Your Path
Sometimes in life you have to stay the course. And other times you have to pivot for your success. On this episode of the Vision Matters Podcast, E talks to Eboni Zamani about the power of pivoting and always staying open on your path of success. We touch on the importance of staying open (6:32), prioritizing your time (9:32), not burning out (11:45), comparisons (13:54), knowing when to say no (16:43), and being grateful (21:09)
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Lessons From My Journal EP. 2 pt 2: Empathy & Accountability
Lessons From My Journal Episode 2 pt. 2. Entry May 15 2002. The rivalry and conflict between mothers and daughters seems to increase during adolescence. And my mother and I were not exempt from that unfortunately. This entry is how one of those conflicts happened and was resolved.
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Learning to Face Your Pain
Life is unpredictable and things happen that alter it’s course. That’s what happened to Michelle Kuei, at 11 years old when he a car ran a redlight and permanently disabled her. Michelle then had to fight her own limiting beliefs to accomplish the goals she had set forth for her life. Listen to this episode as she talks about her accident (2:39-3:45), overcoming differences (7:00-8.14), negative self-talk (16:06-17:26) and more!
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Lessons From My Journal Episode 2 Part 1: Empathy & Accountability
Lessons From My Journal. Entry May 15th 2002. Religion was always a very big thing in my life. My natural curiosity led me to read my Bible and interpret it in my own way. I was really focused on trying to be a better person in all aspects of my life and I was aware of behavior that was wrong for me. But this is my exploring how I can be better and feel better about the things going on in my life.
How you going to win, when you aen't right within?
We all have struggles in life. But we cannot let those struggles define us. Johannes Atlas is an entrepreneur and speaker, but he also had a abnormality called Poland Syndrome that caused his hand to be unusually small and be deformed. This of course caused Johannes huge insecurities that he had to overcome in order to find success and live in his purpose. This episode touches on the soulwork and work within yourself that you need to be aware of in order to help you achieve your goals.
Instagram: @jo_speaks
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Lesson's From My Journal: Insecurities and Sellf-Acceptance
Lesson's From My Journal Series. This entry comes fro May 13th, 2002. The awkward middle school years. I was trying to figure it all out. I was trying to figure out who my friends were. Boys. And trying to balance school with that. And on top of that I was trying to figure out the biggest thing, which was myself. I was learning that standing out maybe wasn't all bad.
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Do we all have the same 24 hours?
This episode is all about success. Dom Brighton, who's a certified leadership expert with the John Maxwell Team and author of Going North: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself”, "Stay The Course: The Elite Performers 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success" and a contributing author for the bestselling book, “Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy.
We talk about tips and tricks he's used to create success in his life mentally, in relationships, in his work and etc. Success leaves clues and his tips give great ways to implement success in your own life.
Dom Brightmon website
IG: @dombrightmon
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Girl, Where you been?
It's been too long! Erikka is back. And I hate to speak in third person so I'm going to speak honestly. I've been busy and on this episode, I tell you exactly what I've been up to.
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Special Mothers Day Episode: An Interview with Mom
For this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m talking to my Mom. Yolanda Ward is an artist, former corporate executive, and most importantly my Mom. She’s the one that taught me manifestation, journaling, positivity, and everything this show is about. I have a very wisdom filled interview with my Mom as she tells me her perspective on success as she has aged.
Website: http://yolandawardart.com/
Instagram: @YolandaWardart
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Jabari: Learning to Scale and When to Sell Equity in Business
If someone offered you $1M to invest in your business, would you take it? That’s exactly what Jabar CEO/Founder of Colors Worldwide and the R&B only live event had to deal with. He was offered this in exchange for equity in his company. What would you do? We talk about this and more on this episode of the Vision Matters Podcast.
- Humble beginning working with Nicki Minaj (7:49)
- Learning to cultivate relationships (18:51)
- Making a differentiating factor in your business (22:13)
- Using Digital Marketing to scale your business (26:44)
- Scaling your business (29:48)
- Turning down $1M in funding (35:36)
- Investing in private companies and how fans can buy equity in RnB Only (39:54)
Want to invest in ColorsWorldwide? https://www.startengine.com/rnbonly
Follow Jabari on Instagram: @jabari
Follow RNB Only and Colors Worldwide: @RNBONLY, @COLORSWorldwide
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How to work on a team
We always hear the importance of a team. But in this episode, E is talking about how to work on a team. On this episode she touches on three points:
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Communicating
- The importance of having a process.
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This is How You Beat Imposter Syndrome
In this solo episode if you have ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, this is a must listen! I talk about my struggles with Imposter Syndrome and how I overcame it.
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Ariel DeNey: Uplifting Your Community to Success
Are you ready to be inspired? Well take a listen to this episode with Ariel DeNey, Founder and CEO of Hustle Mommies and Founder and CEO of The Mary Jane Group. In this episode Ariel discusses:
- Why she was inspired to uplift mothers in her community by creating Hustle Mommies (1:46)
- The importance of giving back to her community (3:11)
- What keeps her going and inspired (10:39)
- The history of the Marijuana industry and how she plans to bring wealth in her community with (20:08)
And plenty more! Ariel DeNey really is going to give you the inspiration to know that you can have success and still serve the community that you came from!
Instagram: @arieldeney
Instagram: @thehustlemommies
Instagram: @themaryjanegroup_
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Learn to really believe in yourself again
On the 50th episode of the Vision Matters Podcast, Erikka discusses the importance of believing in yourself and strategies to keep your belief in yourself high. She gives 3 tips on believing in yourself that will help you succeed.
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How to turn your ideas into a reality?
So we all have goals. But many times we all fall victim to life and sometimes we don’t accomplish our goals, forget about them, or just fall off the wagon. But in this episode, Erikka gives tips on how to stay focused on our goals so we can make those ideas real.
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Vision Matters:Lessons on How to Manifest Your Vision: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Matters-Lessons-Manifest-Your-ebook/dp/B08KSXCH9J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DAV7D4B1DXUY&dchild=1&keywords=vision+matters+lessons+on+how+to&qid=1612740315&sprefix=Vision+Matters+%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1
Krista Hayes: Self-love, Faith, and Figuring Out Your Purpose
What if I told you that your career doesn’t define who you are. You are much more than that. That’s one of the things Krista Hayes had to learn on her career journey. Krista Hayes is the executive producer of the Ed Lover Morning show and also Ed Lover’s podcast, C’mon Son. She also has her own podcast where she is ⅓ hosts, called the Guilty Pleasures and Growing Pains Podcast. With everything she has going on, you would think Krista has it all figured out. But she’s still learning and figuring it out day by day just like you.
On this episode we touch on:
How she landed her first big gig on the Michael Baisden show (4:01)
What she had to learn about herself to sustain success (14:30)
Balancing work and play (15:11)
How she figured out she was in her purpose (17:50)
C’mon Son Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cmon-son-the-podcast/id1198389549
Guilty Pleasure and Growing Pains Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guilty-pleasures-and-growing-pains/id1498115684
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What the movie Soul taught me about purpose?
Did you see the movie Soul? Well, this episode, Erikka talks about how this movie transformed her thoughts on what purpose is and how one goes about finding it
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Imani Ellis: Being Courageous and Being Comfortable in Spaces that Serve You
Are you comfortable in spaces that are serving you? Like something as simple as wearing braids to work or an interview. Are you completely comfortable or do you feel like you need permission to come as you are. Speak up. Be you. So many times people of color are taught to assimilate to make others comfortable. But are you comfortable? We talk about this subject and more with our guest, Imani Ellis, founder of the conference Culture Con and the Creative Collective of NYC that’s dedicated to creating safe spaces for creatives of color.
In this episode we talk about:
How purpose evolves (4:19)
Knowing your Source (5:55)
Not waiting for permission to create something (7:23)
What Covid taught her about change (18:35)
Being a better leader (16:30)
How Covid showed her what to really value (20:14)
Find more information about Culture Con and the Creative Collective of NYC at @theccnyc on Instagram.
Find Imani at @imaniimani on Instagram
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How to stop trippin’, get out of your own head, and know you can do this.
Have you ever just been in a dark place or battled depression? Well, that is something that, E struggles with daily. This episode she goes into how she started to spiral down into that dark place and how she got out of it. On this episode she talks about:
💫 Her struggles with being underemployed, but the blessing she found in it (4:02)
💫 Getting out of the comparison trap and constantly comparing her projects to others (6:41)
💫 The importance of perspective and understanding that she’s exactly where she’s supposed to be (10:51)
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageHow to stop trippin’, get out of your own head, and know you can do this.
Have you ever just been in a dark place or battled depression? Well, that is something that, E struggles with daily. This episode she goes into how she started to spiral down into that dark place and how she got out of it. On this episode she talks about:
💫 Her struggles with being underemployed, but the blessing she found in it (4:02)
💫 Getting out of the comparison trap and constantly comparing her projects to others (6:41)
💫 The importance of perspective and understanding that she’s exactly where she’s supposed to be (10:51)
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Andrea Butler: How to Launch a Magazine
Have you ever had that voice that keeps whispering for you to do something? No matter what you do, it keeps telling you what you should be concentrating on. Well that’s exactly what happened when Andrea founded her magazine, Sesi, the only printed magazine for African American teen girls.
In this episode, E interviews Adnrea Butler, founder and editor of the magazine, Sesi. On this episode we discuss:
💫 How she first started and launched Sesi (8:00)
💫 How she balanced a fulltime job and the magazine (10:16)
💫 The popularity of print magazines (15:00)
💫 Ways she promotes the magazine: (18:10)
💫 How she found her audience and niche 20:40
💫 Tips on how writers can successfully pitch magazines (22:25)
💫 Tips on how writers can monetize (25:05)
💫 Advice about having your own magazine (26:40)
You can find out more about Sesi and Andrea at:
Website: Sesimag.com
IG: @SesiMag
Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9HLPAKEAHTA7Q&source=url
Website: https://andreanbutler.com/
IG: @andrea.fulani
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageAndrea Butler: How to Launch a Magazine
Have you ever had that voice that keeps whispering for you to do something? No matter what you do, it keeps telling you what you should be concentrating on. Well that’s exactly what happened when Andrea founded her magazine, Sesi, the only printed magazine for African American teen girls.
In this episode, E interviews Adnrea Butler, founder and editor of the magazine, Sesi. On this episode we discuss:
💫 How she first started and launched Sesi (8:00)
💫 How she balanced a fulltime job and the magazine (10:16)
💫 The popularity of print magazines (15:00)
💫 Ways she promotes the magazine: (18:10)
💫 How she found her audience and niche 20:40
💫 Tips on how writers can successfully pitch magazines (22:25)
💫 Tips on how writers can monetize (25:05)
💫 Advice about having your own magazine (26:40)
You can find out more about Sesi and Andrea at:
Website: Sesimag.com
IG: @SesiMag
Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9HLPAKEAHTA7Q&source=url
Website: https://andreanbutler.com/
IG: @andrea.fulani
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Finding Your Creative Super Power
What’s Your Creative Super Power? On this Episode, E discusses how to find your creative superpower. She discusses:
💫 How to find your creative super power by creating (1:02)
💫Importance of paying attention to how you’re feeling when creating (1:12)
💫Finding your creative super power by asking those around you (2:51)
💫Quizzes you can take to help find your strengths (3:11)
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageFinding Your Creative Super Power
What’s Your Creative Super Power? On this Episode, E discusses how to find your creative superpower. She discusses:
💫 How to find your creative super power by creating (1:02)
💫Importance of paying attention to how you’re feeling when creating (1:12)
💫Finding your creative super power by asking those around you (2:51)
💫Quizzes you can take to help find your strengths (3:11)
Take the Find Your Creative Super Power Quiz and screenshot the results on your IG story and tag us @visionmatterspodcast to let us know. https://erikka659589.typeform.com/to/cVqAFAiM
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Sierra Mckie: How to Create a Show using Your Authentic Story
What’s your story? Everyone has a unique story and journey and believe it or not, being able to tell your authentic story is really the key to making what you’re doing a success. That’s why, E had to bring Sierra Mckie, the creator of the Youtube series, MyCrynicles, on the show to discuss how she was able to do that so effortlessly with her series.
In this interview Sierra talks about:
💫 How she got started creating her YouTube show (1:33)
💫 How she keeps her writing authentic (7:10)
💫 How to make your content stand out on social media (12:02)
💫 Independence vs signing a deal (21:05)
💫 How being yourself is the key to everything (23:25)
You can find out more about Sierra:
IG/TW: @babyfaceMckie
Website: https://www.juvenilestudio.com/
You can watch MyCrynicles at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/babyfaceMckie/about
IG/Twitter: @MyCrynicles
Facebook: @Crynicles
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageSierra Mckie: How to Create a Show using Your Authentic Story
What’s your story? Everyone has a unique story and journey and believe it or not, being able to tell your authentic story is really the key to making what you’re doing a success. That’s why, E had to bring Sierra Mckie, the creator of the Youtube series, MyCrynicles, on the show to discuss how she was able to do that so effortlessly with her series.
In this interview Sierra talks about:
💫 How she got started creating her YouTube show (1:33)
💫 How she keeps her writing authentic (7:10)
💫 How to make your content stand out on social media (12:02)
💫 Independence vs signing a deal (21:05)
💫 How being yourself is the key to everything (23:25)
You can find out more about Sierra:
IG/TW: @babyfaceMckie
Website: https://www.juvenilestudio.com/
You can watch MyCrynicles at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/babyfaceMckie/about
IG/Twitter: @MyCrynicles
Facebook: @Crynicles
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Michell Clark: How to Lean into Your Creative Super Power for Success
Do you know your creative superpower? Are you struggling to figure out what’s next in your career? Well this episode is definitely for you. On this episode, E, interviews Michell Clark and they talk about:
💫 How he transitioned from a military career to a creative career (3:00min)
💫 His journey to discovering himself and his creative super power (7:00min-13:00min)
💫 Sustaining through Covid (20:29)
💫 Lessons of 2020 (23:23)
💫 Battling Imposter Syndrome (26:32)
Follow Michell at:
TW/IG: @MichellCClark
Buy his book “Keep it 100” 100 affirmations for black creatives: https://www.michellcclark.com/keep-it-100
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageWhere you Been Girl?! Why I took a break from the pod
Sometimes you need to pause and take a reset to be successful. That’s exactly what had to happen for, host E to restart the podcast. On this episode, she discusses:
💫 Her Background (3:47)
💫 Why she took a break from the pod (9:10)
💫 The purpose of this podcast (9:55)
💫 What to expect from the podcast moving forward (12:56)
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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/message Michell Clark: How to Lean into Your Creative Super Power for Success
Do you know your creative superpower? Are you struggling to figure out what’s next in your career? Well this episode is definitely for you. On this episode, E, interviews Michell Clark and they talk about:
💫 How he transitioned from a military career to a creative career (3:00min)
💫 His journey to discovering himself and his creative super power (7:00min-13:00min)
💫 Sustaining through Covid (20:29)
💫 Lessons of 2020 (23:23)
💫 Battling Imposter Syndrome (26:32)
Follow Michell at:
TW/IG: @MichellCClark
Buy his book “Keep it 100” 100 affirmations for black creatives: https://www.michellcclark.com/keep-it-100
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Where you Been Girl?! Why I took a break from the pod
Sometimes you need to pause and take a reset to be successful. That’s exactly what had to happen for, host E to restart the podcast. On this episode, she discusses:
💫 Her Background (3:47)
💫 Why she took a break from the pod (9:10)
💫 The purpose of this podcast (9:55)
💫 What to expect from the podcast moving forward (12:56)
Leave a message and let me know what you think of the episode: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/message
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Learn How to Create Your Own Path/w Yusuf Muhammad
On this episode of Vision Matters, we have Yusuf Muhammad also known as the Veteran Freshmen. He’s a master event curator, manager/marketing consultant, and all around renaissance man. He started off his career in videography/photography and by just working in the right rooms and figuring out how he can make himself valuable, Yusuf made a career for himself behind the scenes in the music industry.
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On this episode of Vision Matters, we have Yusuf Muhammad also known as the Veteran Freshmen. He’s a master event curator, manager/marketing consultant, and all around renaissance man. He started off his career in videography/photography and by just working in the right rooms and figuring out how he can make himself valuable, Yusuf made a career for himself behind the scenes in the music industry.
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The Importance of Understanding and Sympathy w/Ayannah (The Agape Files)
It’s a pandemic and now we’re facing the harsh realities of racism and police brutality. It’s a lot going on so I brought the host from the Agape Files Podcast, Ayannah, and we discuss it all. From the pandemic, grieving the recent black lives lost, dealing with protests, talking about spiritual gifts and more.
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It’s a pandemic and now we’re facing the harsh realities of racism and police brutality. It’s a lot going on so I brought the host from the Agape Files Podcast, Ayannah, and we discuss it all. From the pandemic, grieving the recent black lives lost, dealing with protests, talking about spiritual gifts and more.
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Creating through hardships w/Jacquelyn Joyce Revere
Imagine that you’re out living your dream and suddenly you have to go back to your hometown and take care of your grandmother and mother because they have been diagnosed with dementia. That’s what happened to this episode's guest, Jacquelyn Joyce Revere (@jacquelynjoyce). But she didn’t let her hardships stop her from continuing her dream of writing and producing. Listen to her journey.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageCreating through hardships w/Jacquelyn Joyce Revere
Imagine that you’re out living your dream and suddenly you have to go back to your hometown and take care of your grandmother and mother because they have been diagnosed with dementia. That’s what happened to this episode's guest, Jacquelyn Joyce Revere (@jacquelynjoyce). But she didn’t let her hardships stop her from continuing her dream of writing and producing. Listen to her journey.
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Overcoming self doubt & insecurity w/E
Do you struggle with insecurity and self-doubt? If you’re a creative, I know we all do. On this episode, E talks about how you can overcome self doubt and insecurity about putting out your creative project and trying to accomplish your goals. She talks about how identity can play a part in your insecurity and self confidence, and ways to overcome that obstacle.
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Do you struggle with insecurity and self-doubt? If you’re a creative, I know we all do. On this episode, E talks about how you can overcome self doubt and insecurity about putting out your creative project and trying to accomplish your goals. She talks about how identity can play a part in your insecurity and self confidence, and ways to overcome that obstacle.
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Learn the inner workings of creating a web series w/Julian Stephen
Julian Stephen is a multi-faceted creative that created his own web series called Appropriate Culture. In this episode he talks about what inspired him to create his own sitcom, the importance of knowing your intention when creating, how he stays creative and more! Julian is all about staying aligned with the divine and having that help him a long his creative journey.
You can watch Appropriate Culture at https://appropriateculture.tv/
You can find Julian at @JulianStephen
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageLearn the inner workings of creating a web series w/Julian Stephen
Julian Stephen is a multi-faceted creative that created his own web series called Appropriate Culture. In this episode he talks about what inspired him to create his own sitcom, the importance of knowing your intention when creating, how he stays creative and more! Julian is all about staying aligned with the divine and having that help him a long his creative journey.
You can watch Appropriate Culture at https://appropriateculture.tv/
You can find Julian at @JulianStephen
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Making God the Co-creator of Your Vision
It’s one thing to have a vision. But if your vision is not co-created by God, then you will never feel fulfilled. You have got to let God co-create your vision with you for true fulfillment or life is going to feel like you’re on a treadmill, running fast, but going nowhere.
E explains her journey in letting God co-create with her on this episode.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageMaking God the Co-creator of Your Vision
It’s one thing to have a vision. But if your vision is not co-created by God, then you will never feel fulfilled. You have got to let God co-create your vision with you for true fulfillment or life is going to feel like you’re on a treadmill, running fast, but going nowhere.
E explains her journey in letting God co-create with her on this episode.
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Taking a Leap of Faith & Gaining Success w/Marcus Gram
Marcus Gram went viral after tweeting he made 10k off of vending machines. Who would’ve thought vending machines would be such a lucrative business?
Marcus invested in the vending machine business by taking a leap of faith and trying something new out. Marcus figured, he has already been poor so trying something could either keep him poor or help him acquire wealth. Listen to Marcus’s story and his tips and strategies for success.
Social Media: IG: @IamBrother_gram, TW:@brothergram
Website: https://marcusgram.com/
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Marcus Gram went viral after tweeting he made 10k off of vending machines. Who would’ve thought vending machines would be such a lucrative business?
Marcus invested in the vending machine business by taking a leap of faith and trying something new out. Marcus figured, he has already been poor so trying something could either keep him poor or help him acquire wealth. Listen to Marcus’s story and his tips and strategies for success.
Social Media: IG: @IamBrother_gram, TW:@brothergram
Website: https://marcusgram.com/
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Creating Your Intention Statement w/E
Learn to create with intention on this episode. E will go through how intention directs your creative vision and how to create your intention statement.
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Learn to create with intention on this episode. E will go through how intention directs your creative vision and how to create your intention statement.
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Learn to Make it as a Creative w/Justin Richburg
We have Justin Richburg talking his experience working with Childish Gambino, Google, and going viral with his art. Justin made a vow to himself that if he could make it a whole year off of his artwork then he could make a living at it. And it’s been two years and he hasn’t looked back since.
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We have Justin Richburg talking his experience working with Childish Gambino, Google, and going viral with his art. Justin made a vow to himself that if he could make it a whole year off of his artwork then he could make a living at it. And it’s been two years and he hasn’t looked back since.
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How to do the inner work with stillness to find and create your vision w/E
In this episode, E gives tips on how being still and getting back in touch with your spirit can help you execute and clearly see your vision and accomplish your goals. Since we’re all in quarantine there’s pressure to be overly productive. But this may not be the season for that for yoy
Point 1: Kill your expectations (2:55)-Learn how having expectations ruins hearing from God and getting inspiration for what you want to create.
Point 2: Ask and receive in prayer (5:20)-Learn some tips on how to pray effectively with the acronym P. R. A. Y. (praise, repent, ask, yield).
Point 3: Listen (7:22)-When we pray, we talk. But when we meditate, it’s God talking to us. Get tips on meditating that’ll help you see your vision.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/messageHow to do the inner work with stillness to find and create your vision w/E
In this episode, E gives tips on how being still and getting back in touch with your spirit can help you execute and clearly see your vision and accomplish your goals. Since we’re all in quarantine there’s pressure to be overly productive. But this may not be the season for that for yoy
Point 1: Kill your expectations (2:55)-Learn how having expectations ruins hearing from God and getting inspiration for what you want to create.
Point 2: Ask and receive in prayer (5:20)-Learn some tips on how to pray effectively with the acronym P. R. A. Y. (praise, repent, ask, yield).
Point 3: Listen (7:22)-When we pray, we talk. But when we meditate, it’s God talking to us. Get tips on meditating that’ll help you see your vision.
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