The Trent Shelton Podcast

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people don’t realize they’re running life instead of designing it. In this episode, Trent breaks down the difference between surviving and truly creating, and why your life will stay the same if you don’t make the shift. You’ll learn the seven hidden habits that keep you stuck, how to rewire your mind for change, and the steps to start building the life you actually want. Stop just getting through, start building something real. It all begins with you, and it all starts now.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent HEY REHABBERS: Are you tired of looking for everyone else’s approval, yet still feeling empty inside? Let me tell you something, your worth isn’t out there, it’s already in here. In this episode, I break down the truth about self-worth, what it really is, how to build it, and why it’s the one thing that changes everything. If you’re tired of low confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you’re never enough, this episode is for you. You’ll learn, , What real self-worth is, and what it ain’t, , How to stop letting other people define your value, , The reason you keep settling for less than you deserve, , Why owning your worth unlocks peace, power, and purpose, , Mindset shifts to rebuild your identity from the inside out, If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough, this is your wake-up call. Stop chasing validation, start standing in your value, This is how you protect your peace, this is how you grow your confidence, this is how you MASTER self-worth.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent I need you to hear this. Your struggle is not random. Your tears are not wasted. Your patience is not pointless. What you’re walking through right now is building a version of you that can carry what’s next. One day, this season will be the testimony of your strength, your growth, and your resilience. You didn’t come this far to break. You came this far to become.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people aren’t failing. They’re just unfocused. They’re running fast in the wrong direction. In this episode, I break down how unclear success keeps you stuck, exhausted, and chasing empty wins. Learn how to sharpen your focus, protect your time, and start building a life that actually feels like progress.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent I sat down with my brother Hal Elrod for a real, honest conversation about growth, resilience, and what it truly means to become, even when life doesn’t go the way you planned. We talked about the seasons that shaped us, the moments that forced us to rebuild from the inside out, and the mindset required to keep showing up when motivation fades. Hal shared powerful insights on discipline, purpose, and choosing how you respond when life tests you, and I opened up about lessons I’ve learned through setbacks, self-reflection, and protecting my peace. This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re in the middle of the process. You’re not behind. You’re being built. Keep going. Your story is still unfolding.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Let me ask you something real quick and I want you to sit with this. What… are you waiting for? I mean really. What are you waiting for to finally start? To finally move? To finally become who you keep saying you want to be? Because here’s the truth and it might sting a little but nothing in your life is going to magically start or grow on its own. Your life isn’t going to build itself. Your business isn’t going to launch itself. Your healing isn’t going to happen by accident. Your purpose isn’t going to wake you up one morning and say, “Alright, I’m ready now.” You have to create it.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Every room doesn’t need your opinion. It needs your energy. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to bring your best, not when life is easy, but when it’s inconvenient. Because living a legendary life isn’t about motivation, it’s about intention. It’s about deciding who you’re going to be before the situation tests you. We’re breaking down the power of consistency over hype, why being the example always speaks louder than complaining, and how taking responsibility for your attitude can shift every environment you walk into. You don’t change the culture by criticizing it, you change it by embodying the standard. This is for anyone who wants more out of life but knows it starts with how you show up daily. Your habits. Your mindset. Your effort. Your energy. Stop being part of the problem you keep pointing at. Start being the proof of what’s possible. When you bring your best energy, live with purpose, and lead by example, you don’t just talk about being legendary, you live it. And that’s how legacies are built.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Every journey has a beginning, and mine didn’t start with confidence, clarity, or a perfect plan. It started with a decision. A decision to stop waiting on the world to change and start taking responsibility for my own life. In this episode, I’m taking you back to where it all started for me. The doubts, the fear, the excuses I hid behind, and the moments I almost talked myself out of starting at all. Because the truth is, most people aren’t held back by lack of talent or opportunity, they’re held back by hesitation, comfort, and the stories they keep telling themselves. We’re breaking down what really stops people from starting: fear of failure, fear of judgment, waiting to feel ready, and giving power to circumstances they can’t control. And more importantly, we’re talking about how to move anyway. How to take massive ownership. How to stop pointing fingers and start choosing responsibility, even when it’s uncomfortable. This episode is a reminder that change doesn’t begin when everything lines up. It begins when you decide to show up differently. No more waiting on permission. No more waiting on perfect timing. Your life doesn’t shift when the world changes. It shifts when you do. Because at the end of the day, it all starts with you.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent High self-esteem isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. In this keynote, I’m breaking down the three commandments that changed my life and helped me develop confidence that isn’t dependent on approval, circumstances, or perfection. These aren’t feel-good affirmations, they’re standards to live by when life tests you, people doubt you, and your past tries to pull you backward. We’re talking about how to stop outsourcing your worth, how to honor yourself even when it’s uncomfortable, and how to stay rooted in who you are no matter what the world throws your way. Because when your self-esteem is strong, your decisions are clearer, your boundaries are firmer, and your life starts to align. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, people-pleasing, or self-doubt, this episode will give you principles you can apply immediately, not just to feel better, but to live better. This is about becoming unshakable. And it all starts with you.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Not everyone who smiles with you is for you. And not everyone who’s close to you deserves access to you. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to spot fake friends, the signs you’ve been ignoring, the energy that feels off, the support that disappears when you need it most, and the loyalty that only shows up when it’s convenient. This isn’t about paranoia, it’s about protection. But we’re not stopping there. I’m also challenging you to look in the mirror and ask the real question, are you being a good friend? Because real friendships aren’t built on convenience, clout, or constant validation, they’re built on honesty, consistency, and growth. If you’ve been hurt, betrayed, or disappointed by people you trusted, this episode will help you heal without becoming bitter, set boundaries without guilt, and choose real connections that add to your life instead of draining it.