This week on the podcast, I sat down with Michiel D. Burnett, president of DBC Offices and co-founder of the nonprofit DBC Gifts of Love, and y'all, I had to just let her talk. Every time I tried to ask my next question, she'd already answered three more I hadn't thought of yet. 💪 Do it the way you shouldn't, then teach it the right way. Michiel calls herself an expert in every wrong way to build a business, and she means it as a testimony, not a complaint. 🏠 Your mess beco

What Jalen Hurts Taught Us About Boundaries By now you've probably seen it: Jalen Hurts was cleared to keep playing in London with a blood clot in his calf, then told to stay awake for 36 hours straight on the flight home because the risk of that clot moving was too dangerous to let him sleep. It's a wild story on its own. But underneath it is a lesson every business owner, employee, and leader needs to hear, because it's not really about football. It's about who's protecting

Some seasons you're laying the foundation. Some seasons you're rebuilding after the storm. Either way, nothing gets built in one shot: it happens brick by brick. This episode, Kareem Rogers ("The Fit Recruiter") is back to talk about what it actually takes to build a career that lasts, and I bring the REMIX framework for anyone who's had to start over. 🧱 Kareem's back, and he brought receipts. From the recruiter's seat, Kareem breaks down exactly what hiring managers are loo

Y'all, I'm just going to say it: this summer, I almost quit my own business. Between homeschooling three kids under 10 (yes, including twins) and running VLS, I hit a wall. If you've been there too, this episode is for you. So today, solo, I'm walking through the five things that keep me building when I'm ready to fold. 1️⃣ Remember your why: God gave you that business idea on purpose, so go dust off your mission statement and remind yourself what it was for. 2️⃣ Take stock,

We've spent this season laying the foundation and building margin. This week, my husband and producer, Rodney Young, Jr., joins me talking about what happens when the storm actually hits, because testing doesn't build your character, your processes, or your relationships. It reveals them. 1️⃣ Testing Your Character: pressure doesn't build it, it reveals it. 2️⃣ Testing Your Processes: the ones you never test are the ones that break at the worst possible time. 3️⃣ Testing Your

Y'all, I don't let my gas tank get below a quarter tank. My daddy raised me that way - when it hits half a tank, go fill it up. And I promise you, that little habit is the whole lesson for today's episode. Margin is just giving yourself some cushion. And in this season of Build It, after we laid our foundation last week, this week it's time to build some margin into our lives - because life is going to life. Traffic happens. Construction happens. You cannot plan for everythin

We are officially kicking off Season 12, y'all — and we're building all season long! After surviving TWO tornadoes this summer (yes, you read that right), I know firsthand that you need a solid foundation to weather whatever storm comes your way — in life AND in business. So before fourth quarter sneaks up on us, I'm walking you through the exact things you need to lay down first. Here's your quick-glance roadmap: 1️⃣ Revisit Your Mission Statement: Who are you now, and does

We are officially wrapping up Season 11 of the podcast, and honey, we are closing it out with a bang! Too many times in church culture, we throw around "Christianese" words without digging into the raw power behind them. We pray for God to change our circumstances, completely forgetting that Luke 17:21 tells us the Kingdom of God is within us! As my brilliant pastor, Pastor James E. Ward, Jr., broke down so powerfully this week, the Kingdom isn't a building - it is God's sove

Life has been moving fast, and if we are completely honest, the past few weeks have thrown a lot of adverse events our way. Between navigating crazy, unpredictable storms and processing devastating stories on our timelines—like the tragic loss of a 19-year-old young man - it is incredibly easy to let mental clutter take over our space. When we let anxiety, panic, and societal divisions fester in our minds, a repetitive negative tape starts playing in our background. We did an

Change is completely inevitable. Whether you are walking through a massive personal transition or watching technology flip your industry upside down, you cannot afford to meet a brand-new landscape with outdated execution methods! In Episode 118, "REMIX Your Skills," we are breaking down the exact steps required to audit your professional tool belt and pivot with authority. Staying competitive means separating what you know right now from what the market actually demands next

Believe it or not, we are officially moving into the third quarter of the year. If you want to keep your growth scaling beautifully, you cannot afford to enter a new season operating on legacy clutter. In Episode 117, "Halftime Huddle," we are conducting a complete operational check-in to look at what is working well and what needs to be entirely re-evaluated. Inside this breakthrough strategy episode, we explore: The Process Audit: How to review your administrative loops to

We have a habit in the black community and church culture of saying, "What happens in this house, stays in this house". We tell our people to just take it to the Lord in prayer and leave it on the altar. But let's be completely real: our men are walking around with a heavy, silent weight, and they are drowning in isolation. In this week's episode, "Men Matter," I sat down with Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Rosalyn Bates of Rosgarden Productions to discuss how clini

Everything about God is abundant. He doesn't do anything small! Yet, so many high-potential leaders carry a negative money mindset that completely stalls out their professional victory. In this week's episode, "I'm Worth It," I break down Ephesians 3:20 to reveal how we often talk ourselves out of the supernatural benefits that belong to us. The data doesn't lie - when managers remember to say thank you and recognize value, productivity spikes by 50%. But when we struggle wit

Mental health issues are costing the global economy an eye-popping $438 billion due to lost productivity and workplace strain. Yet, data shows that companies prioritizing mindset and behavioral training experience an average 400% surge in productivity alongside drastically reduced absenteeism! In Episode 114 of the podcast, joined by our executive producer, Rodney Young, Jr., we are diving into the exact mental traps that cause corporate environments to stall out. Whether you

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we are honing in on an area that can make or break your mental clarity and career growth: limiting professional beliefs. In Episode 113, "Take the Limits Off," we’re breaking the invisible barriers that stop high-potential leaders from dominating their industry. The truth is, many people bring old career wounds into new corporate settings. We end up listening to the "Jilted Janes" of the office who tell us that growth is impossible

We are officially back in the studio, and since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, we need to talk about the power of gratitude. My latest episode, "Give Them Flowers," was inspired by a bittersweet realization: we often wait until someone's funeral to talk about how much they mean to us. But what if we started vocalizing that appreciation now? Statistics show that only a measly 10% of people express gratitude at work on a regular basis—yet doing so can boost a team's produc

Happy Season 11! We are kicking things off during Mental Health Awareness Month with an episode that is near and dear to my heart: Taming Your Monkey Mind. I’m currently coming to you from a peaceful farmhouse retreat, and it’s the perfect backdrop to discuss how we quiet the hyper-active, distracted thoughts that try to steal our peace. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by rising prices, global news, or just the "nags" of everyday life, this episode is your invitation to so

We have officially reached the finale of Season 10, and I couldn't think of a better way to close things out than by talking about Victory at Work . For most of us, our jobs or businesses are where we face our biggest challenges—but they are also where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. I’m breaking down 5 transformative tips to help you level up your professional life and stop being "the crowd" so you can start being "the eagle." Inside this finale episode: The Ul

Between inflation and the "chaos casserole" of the world, many of us are feeling the pinch. But in Episode 109 of the VLS Podcast, I’m showing you that financial victory is possible even in a volatile economy. I’m breaking down 5 practical steps to help you get unstuck and start winning. This isn't just about math; it’s about mindset and preparedness. Inside this episode: Spiritual Eyes: Why you have to look beyond your current balance to see the power God has given you to ge

We are back with the second half of our incredible Season 10 panel discussion! If Part 1 was about setting the foundation, Part 2 is about taking territory . I sat down with Jorge, Tony, and Tracey to talk about how to stay focused when the world looks like a "chaos casserole." We’re living in a time that feels a lot like the Great Depression or the days of Noah, but for the believer, those are the exact times when the most opportunity is available! Inside this episode: The