The Light Watkins Show

264: How to Lead with Love and Prosper Like a Spiritual Millionaire with Preston Smiles

Dec 11, 2024

Preston Smiles is a spiritual teacher, abundance coach, and bestselling author known for his transformative journey from a challenging childhood in Compton. In this conversation, he shares how a heart condition at 25 prompted him to prioritize healing and self-discovery. The discussion delves into turning trauma into wisdom, the role of spiritual practices combined with intentional action, and the importance of resilience. Preston emphasizes nurturing relationships, especially with his wife, as key to unlocking abundance and purpose in life.

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Quick takeaways

Preston Smiles attributes pivotal life decisions and parental guidance as critical influences on his journey from gang culture to spiritual growth.

He emphasizes the importance of assessing one's priorities and choices, especially after life-altering experiences, to embrace a healthier lifestyle.

Their conversation highlights the necessity of ongoing emotional awareness and communication in relationships for personal and mutual growth.

Deep dives

Influence of Parental Guidance

The importance of parental guidance in shaping a child's decisions and values is highlighted through a personal anecdote. When faced with the temptation of smoking weed at the age of 11, the speaker's father encouraged him to reflect on the consequences of such choices by comparing his aspirations to role models like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, who abstained from drugs. This conversation planted the seeds of self-reflection and leadership in the speaker, leading to a pivotal decision at age 15 when he chose not to join friends on a night that ended tragically. The father's belief in his son's leadership potential embedded a sense of accountability that resonated through the speaker's formative years.

Intro

3min

Navigating Identity and Community

12min

A Journey of Fatherhood and Legacy

3min

From Struggle to Self-Discovery

12min

Navigating Personal Success: A Journey Beyond Limitations

4min

Transformative Health Journeys

16min

Unlocking the Flow of Wisdom and the Law of Yes

3min

Journey to Self-Discovery

6min

Navigating Creative Collaboration and Personal Growth

23min

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Connecting and Transforming: A Journey of Spiritual Growth

4min

In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Preston Smiles, a spiritual teacher, abundance coach, and bestselling author of Love Louder and Spiritual Millionaire. Preston shares his incredible story of transformation, starting with a challenging childhood in Compton, California. By age seven, he was placed in special education, and by age 11, he joined a gang. But a pivotal decision at 15 set him on a completely different path—one that would eventually lead to profound spiritual and personal growth.

Preston opens up about how a heart condition at age 25 forced him to take a hard look at his lifestyle and priorities. That moment became the turning point that sparked a journey of healing, self-discovery, and service. He went from surviving trauma to thriving as one of the first creators of viral spiritual content on YouTube, building a global movement to help others heal and live abundantly.

Light and Preston dive into practical lessons on facing life’s deepest wounds and turning them into sources of wisdom. They discuss how spiritual practices combined with intentional action can lead to true success. Along the way, Preston shares relatable stories of resilience, the influence of his family, and how a relationship with his wife helped him unlock new levels of abundance and purpose.

Whether you’re seeking personal growth, financial clarity, or inspiration to follow your path, this conversation is packed with insights and heart. Tune in to hear how Preston overcame the odds and learn how his tools and mindset can empower you to do the same.

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