Dr. Hajar Yazdhia joins the show for a conversation on race, culture, and growing up as a political refugee. This USC assistant professor is also an author with her most recent title, The Struggle for the People's King, uncovers how Dr. King's great words have been used for evil in this time of cultural tension. Dr. Yazdhia's words offer great insi…

Tony's friend and fellow teacher grew up the daughter of an NFL linebacker who played for 9 seasons. Yes, there were some luxuries but there were also difficulties that came with this unique lifestyle. She also talks about how she started her beauty empire and why she continues to teach high school students. Gia links - https://www.justglamitall.co…

This Week We count it up with MJ mark Jackson, a virtual real estate salesman and trainer and an avid trainer for spartan races. He leaves us with these 3 takeaways 1. find a career that will help you determine your full value 2. being intentional about your life leads to more results, this lead to real estate, his book and spartan races 3. finding…

This week We count it up with Mustin, a composer and producer for one of my favorite bands, The One Ups. He throws down these 3 takeaways for you: 1. When you find your thing, whatever it is, it'll come naturally. Trust it! 2. Even though you're great at what you do, you may not always get the recognition and accolades (maybe you crawled so that so…

Getting the day started Family keeps Anna in Houston International Mentorship Coalition Getting out of your comfort zone to live with purpose Favorite part of the show Life in the spotlight - being the role model

Anna has been through it all. From moving out at age 14 to two devastating car accidents. Through it all, she found her way through college and into the world of business to become the founder of many businesses including Fliplock. Listen to her journey here. Thank you for listening. Anna website - https://fliplok.com/ Tony Rambles linktree - https…

Before The InterviewNFL talk, referees are IMPORTANT, the why behind it all, Growing the league Favorite part of owning the league, Favorite part of the show, S/O to the sisters, Wedding bells??

Philly meets Detroit in this episode where Tony has a fun conversation with Johnny Besecker, the founder of the Besecker Basketball American League. Spearheading the mission with the help of his family, the league has gained serious traction in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. We talk about him both playing in the league and owning the league whic…

Michigan men talk GO BLUE The key to learning anything Let's talk about the next generation Eric plays serious baseball Being a teacher Moving across the country Detroit Sports

Eric Gall is an engineer who graduated from the University of Michigan with an MBA. After working at Ford Motor. Co. for 17 years, he left to start his own brokerage firm and has facilitated over $300 Million in buying and selling businesses. Oh, and he has a funny Jim Harbaugh story! Learn more by clicking on the links below. Thank you for listeni…

After the ShowWill Tony eat less meat? Do you miss any foods? We get spiritual! Hair an extension of the brain?? Let's talk style.. And more about life in China

Olivier was always hurting, always tired, and always sick. He was overweight and over-medicated but never equated his condition to what he was eating. Growing up in the DRC (Congo), he didn't have these issues, and neither did his friends but once he moved to the UK his diet and his health changed. After seeing an infomercial he decided to change e…

Before The Episode Social ROI, school's over, dancing with discomfort, deep work, 2 promotions at once After The Episode Full time Podcasting plan, she plays 7 instruments & sings!, find yourself, own who you are

Mia's brain operates at a different level! She loves to work but the important thing is she only does what she wants to do. She comes from a family of doctors and went to school on a music scholarship but changed course when it went from being something enjoyable to being a chore. We talk about teaching abroad and how she started the 30k Program to…

In Episode 91, we delve into the captivating story of Lavaille Lavette, a dynamic individual driven by a deep passion for writing, leadership, and business. With profound insights, Lavaille shares her journey, from her love for crafting words to her prowess in building successful ventures. From her early years as an excellent educator to becoming a…

We have a little fun getting to know each other through music appreciation and what's most important in life!

In Episode 90 of the podcast, Asher Laub takes center stage as he shares his remarkable journey. We highlight his diverse background in teaching, nursing, and the current phenomenon of the "Great Resignation." Asher unveils the secret to becoming a successful recording artist and producer, exploring the debate between samples and original music. Di…

Bryan Pena is introduced, highlighting his diverse talents as an actor and stand-up comedian, as well as his expertise in writing contracts. At the 3:26 mark, he discusses balancing his artistic pursuits with a day job while creating a worldwide certification through his venture called Defiant Solutions. At 36:22, Bryan elaborates on his company's …

Liam and I are meeting for the first time but we're like old buddies talking about video games and the 'good ol days.' If you think the only thing we can talk about is video games you're mistaken. Leadership and recruiting talent are a huge part of the conversation as well. We can leave the episode without talking about Liam's Pittsburgh roots and …

Before The Show Working out Starting your day Students and phones After The Show What are you playing? Life in VR Favorite parts (more leadership) What we missed The Pittsburgh Knight are more than Esports,

Brigitta is a German immigrant that came to America with a vision and a plan and she, and her husband, made it happen! She saw a need for her and others' children and began to work with precision. She opened a Montessori school and a German language school, became a communications expert creating the 4-dimensional communication diamond, and has don…

Before the episode: How to work a family funeral, start your day outside and how things work is important to Linda. After the episode: Flowers, favorite parts of the show (early day in Europe & music), mentoring a member Fish (the band), singing in church & why it's important

Linda is an absolute gem in this episode. We start off with life in Boston and its gritty history. We then talk music; our favorite artists, artists who changed everything, and artist who did it best! Our collective eclectic taste made for great music talk. We then move to her life as an artist and singing internationally in venues all over Europe.…

What you need to do first! - coffee, journaling, meditation Who, What, When, Where, Why, How? - Anjl chose why, why? Anjl asks questions...kids, podcasting, videos Favorite part of the show Uncovered subjects - left high and dry in Seattle!, imposter syndrome, depression What's your purpose these days?…

Anjl is a flat-out riot in this episode! She brings fun energy and laughter to the conversation, you have no choice but to enjoy the ride. We chronicle her time growing up in a small town, moving for college because of a vision, and eventually ending up in Seattle with her daughter. Moreover, her artistry has been prevalent throughout her life in t…

You never know who will show up on your doorstep. I thought Tim Wood had something to sell and he did, indirectly. He was selling me on a neighborhood that was more family-friendly, infrastructurally sound, and a candidate who would be transparent about the ongoings of our city. My neighbor running for office presented a unique opportunity that wou…

Traditional family roles Starting your day Who what etc., Teaching Things we didn't get to The struggle is REAL

Renovations, starting your day, who what etc., thoughts from the episode, more China talk and living on purpose.

Chancellor and I have an engaging conversation about life overseas as an English teacher and how he ended up in jail for 14 days in Beijing before being promptly deported upon his release. However, the marathon continued when he returned to America with an amazing story to tell and great friends that give him direction on how to tell that story. He…

Karl and I have a great short but great time on this episode. Karl grew up in San Jose, California around tons of Spanish-speaking people who thought differently than him and this greatly influenced his purpose. He became an award-winning author after publishing multiple books both in English and Spanish in multiple genres including fiction, non-fi…

Before the Show Guitar story Sports Talk How do you start your day? And end your day? Who What When Where Why How After the Show Advertising your work & using your gift Lebron vs Jordan vs Shaq vs Kobe Favorite part of the show All of the visuals are a strategy

Aaron and I are 2 peas in a pod on this episode. He grew up playing sports and video games just like I did. He was a great athlete but don't be confused, he was also great in the classroom where he earned an academic scholarship and he's been killing it ever since in the tech industry. After getting married and running a family business, he began t…

Life after death Mudwater Being inspired by others PARTY TIME! Sports Favorite part of the interview

Robyn Rodriguez is truly one of a kind. As an LA girl growing up in a mixed home with a blended family, she made sure her voice was heard amongst the noise. She understands that Fun is a skill that can be used to connect her with others and make a great impact. That impact has been used in the corporate world to promote diversity, equity and inclus…

Guy Morris is one of the most interesting men in the world, no exaggeration. He has lived a life of great turmoil and great triumph. He came from humble beginnings, growing up barely knowing how to read to becoming a well accomplished executive for multiple Fortune 100 companies. He then went on to write an award-winning set of books that are secon…

Welcome back My Boy Kenny! We talk everything NBA related including trade winners and losers, who are the real contenders, who will win MVP and good young players. Subscribe for more episodes and purchase merch through the link below. Thank you for listening. Merch - LivingNumbersPodshop - Etsy :46 Introducing My Boy Kenny 1:23 NBA Trade Deadline 3…

Christine was such a joy to have on the show. We talked about our personal motivations and what we like to create. We also speak on how we get our creative juices flowing. We came to the conclusion that we'll be creators in some capacity no matter what. Since we are both interviewers we talk about our best and worst interviews and the secret to doi…

Two teachers get together on this episode to talk classroom philosophy and pet-peeves but we're not the complaining type. We move on to how we became teachers, what kind of teachers we are and maintaining balance. There are so many different events in life that bring us to purpose in life, we also discuss those too (that's how the books came to be)…

Before The Show Where should I live? Hot vs Cold? What do you need to do to get your days started? Bryan uses a photo album to remind himself pf what's important. Blessed are the pure in heart - Bryan is a faith-filled individual as well. Who, What, Where, When, Why, How? Which does Bryan choose? 200 books in 1 year! After The Show How the Younique…

Gareth and I have a blast discussing both his day job and his hobby of writing and acting. He's a Jack-Of-All-Trades, he just keeps learning and doing. I had no idea we'd talk so much about pantomiming, a play that also involves the audience. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Thank you for listening. Gareth Preston - The Phantom …

Technical difficulties show their head a bit but of course we start off talking about our day. We also talk about dogs; how they motivate us as well as how they're a part of our families. Music is always apart of the discourse before we start. At the end we talk about favorite parts and what we missed. Also, the random trivia we never got to.…

We get things going with the usual questions, What do you need to do to get your day going? and What are you listening to? Coffee and podcast prep rule the day. We also talk about the many hats of Empress Emi. Afterwards we talk about how we think the episode went (I was so tired). We learn what the Empress liked the most about the interview, why p…

Emi is so honest and personable, we have so much fun conversing about running a business, building teams and travelling the world. It's always interesting to see where people have gone and how they got there; Empress Emi does not disappoint. She even talks through relationships and parenthood. Enjoy this episode with the ambitious CEO. Thank you fo…

Mfoniso was a high school student of mine and she's been impressive since the day I met her on the court of a junior varsity basketball game. Little did I know that she had already made her name as one of the rising stars in track and field. We chronicle her journey from high school to Harvard, from Junior Olympics to PENN Relays and how her Africa…

She actually asked the first question; Why did you start a podcast? So we talk about it. I start with what do you need to do to get ready for your day and she gives a great answer that helps her confidence and then we talk music. What are you listening to as you walk the Harvard grounds? Afterwards we talk favorite parts of the episode, what's next…

We had a little bit of a late start and we talk about why (my wife and son). We talk about trying to find time to figure out what's next, for John it's a virtual summit! What do you need to do to get your day going and what are you jamming to right now are definitely great kickoff questions? We also talk about podcasting, a lot! We swap tactics and…

I couldn't NOT start with John's beautiful hair lol. Because I have my own hair journey, I wanted to hear his and understand how his look ties into his confidence. We go from there into school and family life then he tells a great college story about a decision between a scholarship and following his passion for business. He's done so much in such …

Stephanie is a great friend of mine who I've known for about a decade. She's lead a life of impact and influence and she gets a chance to share that story with the world. She went from country town to big city, North Carolina to California and jobless to retired and loving life. Listen in as she takes us down memory lane. Thank you for listening. 1…

Why I chose Stephanie, What do you need to do to get your day going and where did that routine come from and Who you gonna call?

In this interview, Tony and Mike ramble about the business and creative process of film making from every angle; acting, directing, writing and everything in between. Also, wrestling makes its appearance as both of these creators have a deep love of the sport and its history. Thank you for listening, purchase merch and subscribe for more episodes w…