All Things Hip Hop Episode #1

Long before storytelling became a business buzzword, Kindra was fulfilling a 5th grade language arts assignment by reading a story to a room full of out-of-control 3rd graders. Instead of reading from the pages, Kindra set the storybook aside and told the story herself. Within the first few sentences, she held those unruly 3rd graders in the palm of her hand and knew, in that moment, she had stumbled upon something powerful. Since that time, Hall has become the go-to expert for storytelling in business and beyond.She is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Stories that Stick debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List and Forbes said it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Her highly anticipated second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out, releases in January of 2022. https://www.chooseyourstorychange

Danielle Giddins is a veteran in the hair care industry. As a single mother raising two daughters, she began her journey to become a professional Cosmetologist in 1998. With hard work and per- severance, Danielle completed her certification and landed a position at a premier hair salon in Baltimore City. In April of 2015, Danielle’s vision came to fruition. She birthed, A Virtu- ous Touch Salon and Spa, where both cosmetology and massage therapy would be a catalyst to empower and encourage health and wellness. Dan- ielle assures that your salon visit will leave you with a lasting impression; one that will entail great conversation, rejuvenation, laughter, prayer or sharing the Word of God. With over twenty years of experience in the in- dustry, she mentors aspiring beauty professionals to ensure that they build a strong foundation and a lasting legacy. The most important relationship she has developed during her journey has been with God. The more her relationship with God grew, so did her vision to offer a m

SHANNON BROWN is the right kind of ICON! He shows us that the greatest thing you can ever do is to be a great example to your family! Shannon has been married for 22 years and has 3 incredible children. He says that his only desire is to be a great husband and father! This is what we should celebrate in our world at the highest level! Kellycardenas.com Executive Producer- ROBERT CARDENAS

Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Ellensburg, Washington, Chef Michael Mina has enjoyed a love affair with the kitchen, creating memorable dining experiences for guests from a very early age. Chef Mina’s epicurean journey began in 1987 at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. During those 18 months of formal schooling, he spent his weekends sharpening his natural talents with hands-on experience in Charlie Palmer’s kitchen at the upscale Aureole in New York City. At the start of his career, Chef Mina was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime with then-executive chef of the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles, Chef George Morrone. The two were asked to develop a concept and create a menu for an upscale seafood restaurant in San Francisco – the city Chef Mina had dreamed of calling home one day. Welcomed to San Francisco by a major earthquake his second day in the city, he was unfazed and went to work immediately under Chef George’s direction. Chef Mina dedicated himself to creating a complete

Matt Havens is not your typical speaker. His uncanny ability to provide real-world solutions in a relatable and humorous way have made him one of the quickest up-and-coming speakers in the industry. Matt’s signature style began in corporate America, where by 25 he pitched the C-suite boardroom of a Fortune 25 company on his plan to lead enterprise-wide transformations to capitalize on the “Millennial” opportunities present in the marketplace and the workforce. Matt’s work soon caught fire, and he began speaking to audiences all over the country, subsequently catapulting up the corporate ladder and leading teams in areas as diverse as marketing, sales, and customer retention. Matt has been at the forefront of driving massively-scaled change efforts, started new sales departments, and ran contact centers in 5 different U.S. locations. In short, his approach is baked in reality instead of hyperbole. Matt now brings his simple yet profound solutions to companies, associations, and small businesses across North Am

Leigh Steinberg, premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings, is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands. He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, and golf, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 64 total first round picks. With an unrivaled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ pro athlete clients and directed more than $900 million to various charities around the world. Over the course of his career, Leigh has been featured on numerous national television programs, including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The Today Show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and many more. He has been profiled in a host of magazines, including Bu

Theresa “TGo” Goss CEO and Executive Producer — MelRose 11 LLC TGo is a Proud US Navy Veteran who’s “earned” a PhD. from the Entrepreneurial School of Hard Knocks. Winner of the ATHENA International TV & Producer Award and Inducted into the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame for Entertainment & Media. She started her first business at the age of 10, bootstrapped multiple 6 and 7 figure projects on less than "Shoestring Budgets” and in 2005 Published the world's first all digital-interactive magazine for African Americans; "BIM" Black Insight Magazine. Public Speaker, Executive Producer and now National Talk Show Host with more than 2 Million TV monthly viewers and counting TGo is truly Fueled by Passion, Powered beyond Fear: Letting nothing block her path to Success!
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Jaimie Robinson is a "Cajun girl loving the NFL life with the GM of the Tennessee Titans…JRob" and Abby Flittner is a "Nashvillian. Mom. Co-founder of Nashville Guru." From the local scene to the Titans, nothing is out of bounds. Abby Flittner is a female entrepreneur based in Nashville, Tennessee. She co-founded Nashville Guru ten years ago, which is the go-to online resource for Music City. NashvilleGuru.com receives over one million monthly page views and reaches over 300,000 people each month. She is also the co-host of the Tennessee Titans podcast Out of Bounds with Jaimie and Abby. While she's a busy career woman, she considers her family the most important part of her life. She has two beautiful children (Jessa and Judah) and a loving husband (Josh Gilmore), who is the other co-founder of Nashville Guru. Nashvilleguru.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-bounds-with-jaimie-robinson-and-abby-flittner/id1582657194

On this episode Kelly had the honor of speaking to labcoatagents.com for their anniversary. He shares the 3 foundational truths that were imparted by his parents. Kellycardenas.com

Jen Du Plessis Jen Du Plessis believes that you can Live your Legacy while building it! That when you work on purpose you can play with passion. As America’s Lifestyle Business Master helps sales professionals who are overwhelmed in their daily routines; and feel like they are sabotaging their personal lives for the sake of their business. Jen guides them to multiply results in record time, while having the courage to say YES to their personal lives! During 15 of her 37-year career in the mortgage industry, Jen has been listed in the top 1% of loan officers nationwide; spending 3 years in the top 200 of nationally ranked originators and has funded over $1 Billion in mortgage loans. She is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as a #1 Amazon best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to New Heights; Host of two podcasts – Top Ranked Mortgage Lending Mastery and newly released Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings. She is a highly sought out and charismati

In addition to being my 9th grade math teacher Mrs. Hicks is one of the most impactful people in my life! Her belief in people is unmatched and her ability to give people the permission to be themselves is a true gift! At the toughest times in my life I relied on the principles Mrs. Hicks taught me through her actions of loving people exactly where they are! The world needs more people like Mrs. Hicks and I am fortunate to have her in my life! She has inspired countless people in the Lompoc valley and now the world get to experience her genius!!! Kellycardenas.com

Ryan Weeden, Founder and CEO of Masters of Balayage, brings top-level training to aspiring hair stylists across the world, through both live events and online education. From losing everything in a soul-crushing bankruptcy to building a multi 7-figure empire, Ryan learned what it takes to create a well respected brand. As an entrepreneur and success coach, Ryan inspires his global audience to unlock their own personal greatness. Ryan also hosts a popular new podcast for hairdressers called “The Hairpreneur Show.” RyanWeeden.com Mastersofbalyage.com Kellycardenas.com

Coach Robert Robinson enters his second season as an assistant coaches at East Los Angeles College. Prior to joining the Huskies, Coach Robinson helmed a very successful 20-year run as a head coach at Notre Dame High School in Riverside (1998-2019). Over the two decades, the Titans amassed over 360 wins with six league titles, a CIF championship, three regional finals, and a state finals appearance in 2018. He has been named Cal-Hi state Coach of the Year, SCIBCA Southern Section Coach of the Year, and the Press Enterprise Coach of the Year. He also had coaching stops at Allen Hancock College as an assistant coach (1997-98) and as a player and head coach for the Columbus Cagerz of the USBL. Coach Rob was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. He moved to California to finish high school, attending Cabrillo High in Lompoc, Ca. After graduating Cabrillo High, he played basketball for three schools: Allen Hancock Community College, Stephen F. Austin State University and concluding hi

Andre Young is a professional speaker, author, trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. He worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 19 years, played sports at every level from high school to professional, has been an employee, a business owner, and self-employed, written 3 books focused on enhancing Leadership & Work/Life Harmony. As Founder of You Evolving Now it's his mission to enhance Leadership and Work/Life Harmony for organization, leaders, employees, and teams with his high-energy, interactive, culture-changing leadership training programs and speaking engagements; allowing a professional and personal evolution! www.youevolvingnow.com Kellycardenas.com EXECUTIVE PRODUCER- WILLIAM SIMMONS

NeCole and Orlando Cumberlander has been in the beauty industry for almost 30 years and has achieved a plethora of awards and accomplishments. NeCole started out like most hair stylists behind the chair but, shortly after beauty school, became a national educator for John Paul Mitchell systems. After several years of educating around the world in 1994, NeCole realized her dream to become co-owner of the award winning Noir et Blanc Salon and Spa with her husband and business partner Orlando. They later sold the salon after 15 very successful years in business. During her years as a salon owner she became involved in The Professional Beauty Association, the largest national salon business owners association in North America, where she was an active member and past president. NeCole’s passion and commitment for the beauty industry also led to the appointment to The State Board of Cosmetology by former Governor Vonivich. In 2004, NeCole and Orlando were encouraged to open Paul Mitchell The School Cleveland a

Robert is an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Author. Robert studied under the direction of Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). UPenn is the only institution in the world to offer a Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology. Robert is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He helps individuals and organizations achieve an energizing balance of authentic personal happiness and effortless professional success, based on time-tested, face-valid, empirical data and timeless, transcendental wisdom. Robert's work has been endorsed by Oprah, Vanessa Williams, and many others, and he ​has been seen on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, E!, OWN, GQ, Self, Health, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour. Robert's first book, Happiness from the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment, is celebrity-endorsed and critically-acclaimed.

Steve Ody is a husband, father and entrepreneur who sees beauty and happiness everywhere. Steve is unapologetically optimistic about everything in life and is a true lifter of people. This is not unrealistic optimism, he still has tough and challenging times but, as an optimist, he knows that if he’s in a dark tunnel there will be light at the end of that tunnel. His podcast, The Travelling Optimist, is a series of incredibly uplifting conversations with people trying to make a difference. But it’s never been about the numbers if the podcast has a positive impact on just one person Steve believes the podcast has been a success and worth every second of effort. Optimism is his life force and has been used in full throughout his life, it’s the golden thread that has connected him to amazing people, got him through tough times and led him to incredible experiences. Steve’s message is that it’s okay to be optimistic about your life, to live your life with passion and to keep dancing when the lights go out because

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Born in California, but today calls Nashville, Tennessee home, real estate developer Meg Epstein has over a decade of experience creating efficient, modern lifestyles for people where it matters most: their homes and neighborhoods. Developing and establishing spaces that support whole living and simplify home and work life for individuals is a personal passion of hers. To that end, Meg founded CA South in 2015 with the idea of bringing to Nashville her sense of design and style of building honed from her days in construction California. Meg quickly recognized the unique opportunity to fill the demand for residential condos that were in short supply in this market. As CA South raised its first dedicated comingled fund in early 2019, the firm expanded beyond residential condos to include industrial and office projects. Meg currently acts as managing member of the private equity fund, as well as CEO of CA South. Over the course of her career, she has been involved in the development and construction of over 36

Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of 16+ years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation. Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. Which he has created the best MMA podca