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Best-selling author Shaka Senghor is a convicted murderer who shares his redemptive story around the world. He's taught at the University of Michigan, worked as the head of diversity at Trip Actions, and was recognized by Oprah on her SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries and leaders in 2016. Show Notes:How does someone go from an honor roll student to a convicted murderer? How does one transition from prison to the free world? Today I welcome speaker and author Shaka Senghor to the podcast. In this episode, Shaka shares how journaling transformed his life, how books saved him when he was in solitary confinement, and how a letter from his victim's mom was a blessing in his life. We discuss what it means to release our ego, be a good man, heal family dysfunction, and the difficulty in parenting. Listen to this episode now for an important conversation about the American prison system and the biases we have toward the people who harm us.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:What Can Lead Someone to MurderHow To Face The Hard Truths of Your LifeHow to Lean Into Forgiveness for Yourself and Others Find More of Shaka Senghor Here:https://www.instagram.com/shakasenghor/https://www.shakasenghor.com/ Full Episode Timestamps:0:01:50 How Shaka Senghor Went From Honor Roll to Convicted Murderer0:07:23 Advice for Parents To Keep Their Children Safe From Bad Relationships and Drugs0:12:11 How Shaka Senghor Realized In Prison That He Had Been Abused as a Child0:15:33 Shaka Senghor's 7 Years of Solitary Confinement0:20:51 Breaking Free From The Mental Prison of the Ego0:26:07 Overcoming Guilt and the Transformation of Forgiveness0:31:02 Shaka Senghor Forgiving His Mom And Learning About Family Dysfunction0:36:29 What's the Shaka Senghor's Definition of a Good Man?0:42:51 The Meaningful Work That Shaka Senghor Is Doing Now0:50:16 What Is The Biggest Need in Prison Reform?

Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers, a 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. BookThinkers has cultivated a platform reaching over 1 million people monthly and Nick hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Now with his new book, Rise of the Reader, he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn. Show Notes:Do you wonder what it's like to start a successful, impactful business? Are you curious how authors can better promote their work and get social media engagement? Today I welcome BookThinkers founder Nick Hutchison to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss books that greatly influenced our lives and break down the hard choices to growing a business. Listen to this episode now to get insight from two entrepreneurs who've gotten ahead with books and the desire to create a positive impact.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Reading Books Can Help Your Business and RelationshipsHow Authors Can Get More Social Media EngagementWhat It's Like to Run A Business And Delegating TasksFind More of Nick Hutchison Here:Buy Rise of the Reader on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c9dE0lnhttps://www.instagram.com/BookThinkershttps://bookthinkers.com/www.nickhutch.com Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:56 How Did Nick Hutchison Start His Business in the Book Industry?0:04:12 What Were Some of Nick Hutchison's Biggest Obstacles And How Did Books Help?0:07:25 Finding the Right Mentor and the Right Book For You0:10:02 What Book Has Influenced Nick Hutchison The Most?0:14:04 The Value Of Reading Books About Relationships0:20:22 How Does Nick's Business Help Authors Promote Their Work?0:24:21 Nick Hutchison's Advice For Authors To Get More Social Media Engagement0:26:11 How The Book Rich Dad, Poor Dad Changed Nick Hutchison AND Peter King's Life0:31:29 What's It Like To Run a Business And How Has Nick Hutchison Grown From It?0:41:26 How To Let Go And Delegate Social Media0:44:13 How Does Nick Hutchison's Team Match An Author's Voice for Their Social Media Content?0:46:13 Why Authors Shouldn't Seek "Bestselling" Status0:48:02 How Nick's Business Is Using AI0:51:55 How Do You Know When Your Business Is Creating a Positive Impact?

Orvel Douglas is an author and Certified Nutrition and Diet Specialist. After his own transformation following an all-fruit diet, he started 30-Day Fruit Challenges to teach people how to heal their bodies with a fruit detox.  Show Notes:Have you heard of "fruitarians"? Curious what 30 days of all fruit could do for your body? Today I welcome author and Certified Nutrition Specialist Orvel Douglas to the podcast. In this episode, Orvel shares how he transformed his life through eating fruit. Orvel shares what it's like to transition to a fruit-based diet, the benefits of this diet, and client success stories. Listen to this episode now to hear more about this unique health approach.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:What Is A Fruitarian DietBenefits and Details of a Fruitarian DietHow Cellular Absorption of Nutrition Works Find More of Orville Douglas Here:www.orveldouglas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/black_fruitarian1964/https://www.facebook.com/Fruitarianblackhttps://www.facebook.com/orvel.douglas1 Full Episode Timestamps:0:02:14 How Did Orvel Douglas Become a Fruitarian and Why0:05:54 How To Properly Eat A Fruitarian Diet0:08:46 How Do People Get Started On a Healthy Fruitarian Diet?0:11:21 Benefits of a Fruitarian Diet0:15:08 What Can People Expect When They Transition to a Fruitarian Diet?0:16:29 What Fruits Are Safe to Eat Considering Pesticides?0:19:31 How Cellular Absorption of Nutrients Works and Why It Matters0:23:08 What Is Orvel Douglas' 30-Day Fruit Challenge Like?0:32:03 How Do Fruitarians Deal With Eating While Traveling? 0:34:53 Orvel Douglas' Client Success Stories0:38:48 You Can Get All The Nutrients You Need On An All-Fruit Diet?

Derek Drake is the CEO and Head Farmer of Ditto Foods, a Chicago-based hydroponic company that provides produce and farming education. His mission is to provide food and resources to underprivileged communities. Did you know that a 320 square-foot shipping container of hydroponics can replace 3 ACRES' worth of traditional farming? Is it possible we can build more effective, sustainable food production? Today I welcome Derek Drake, the CEO and Head Farmer of Ditto Foods, to the podcast. In this episode, Derek shares how he pivoted from the hospitality industry to becoming the business owner of a thriving hydroponic business. We discuss the significance of eating healthy local food and making a positive impact on your community. Listen to this episode now to be inspired by Derek's story and business mission.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:What Are Hydroponics and How Do They Work?How Hydroponics Are Sustainable Alternative to Traditional FarmingDerek's Inspiring Entrepreneurial Story Find More of Derek Drake Here:www.dittofoods.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ditto_foods/ Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:41 How Derek Drake Got Into Hydroponics During the Pandemic0:08:57 Why Grow Produce With Hydroponics?0:10:16 How Much Does Derek's Hydroponics Grow?0:15:29 What Are Hydroponics? How Does It Work?0:19:19 What Does Derek Grow With Hydroponics?0:20:48 Plant Growth Stages in Hydroponics0:22:29 What Is Derek's Product Cycle And Who Does He Sell To?0:24:07 Derek's Efforts In Teaching, Sharing, And Spreading Info on Hydroponics0:26:43 What Are The Expenses With Doing Hydroponics?0:30:30 What's The Best Way to Pick/Harvest Herbs?0:33:05 Derek's Vision for His Business and Its Impact

Dan Robert served his country in the Army for 12 years before being medically retired as a Staff Sergeant. His commitment to his fellow service members extended beyond the battlefield as he fearlessly stepped forward as the first named plaintiff in the court case challenging the “jab” mandate imposed by the Pentagon. Dan Robert continues to champion individual rights and American freedom.  Show Notes:What is it like to fight for your rights inside the military? Do you know what really went down with the military vaccine mandate? Today I welcome retired Staff Sergeant Dan Robert to the podcast. In this episode, Dan explains the pressure and threats to their health and careers that service members experienced with the vaccine mandate. He shares how he fought for himself and others to have the right to a vaccine exemption and how his legal battle led to attention from the Pentagon, wiretapping, and more. Listen to this episode now to get the real scoop on the spiritual battle to protect the freedom of the American people.  In This Episode, I'll Learn:Behind The Scenes of the Military Vaccine MandateWhat It Was Like Fighting for Vaccine Exemptions in the MilitaryWhat It Was Like Being The First to Take Legal Action Against the Vaccine Mandate Find More of Dan Robert Here:Instagram: @dynadan1987 Full Episode Timestamps:0:01:54 Dan Robert's Military Experience Pre-Pandemic0:09:40 What Did Dan Robert Experience In The Military When COVID Hit?0:13:01 How The Military Handled The COVID Vaccine And How Their Approach Differed From Any Other Vaccine0:15:25 Military Vaccine Mandation and Exemptions 0:17:28 Pressure to Get The Jab And Threats of Dishonorable Discharge0:21:41 The Vaccine Was NOT FDA-Approved At the Time 0:24:38 What Happened When Dan Tried to Fill Out A Vaccine Military Exemption?0:28:27 What Was It Like For Dan Robert To Be The First One To Take Legal Action Against The Military Vaccine Mandate?0:31:37 Dan Robert's Spiritual Battle Fighting Alcoholism, The Vaccine Mandate, Etc.0:46:50 What Happened When Dan Robert's Submitted a FOIA Request (Freedom of Information Act)?0:50:22 Why Did The Pentagon Want Dan Robert GONE?0:56:32 The Attacks Dan Robert Received After Teaching People About Religious Exemptions1:11:52 What Has Dan Robert Learned From This?

What started out as a father fighting in court for his rights to see his children ended up in a discovery so powerful, it made the Queen of England nervous! Listen now to discover "hidden" rights that grant you far more power than you realize.CEO and Co-founder of In Power Movement, Cal Washington is passionate about teaching people how to reclaim their constitutional authority with a commercial administrative process developed through his own personal experiences. He also wrote the book Notice of Liability and created a movement to educate and support others in resisting invasive technologies like smart meters, 5G towers, health threats, privacy breaches and more. In This Episode, I'll Learn:Law Merchant and JurisdictionsThe Danger of 5G Towers, Smart Meters, and More Find More of Cal Washington Here:https://www.inpowermovement.org/ Full Episode Timestamps:0:01:37 Overview of Jurisdictions0:13:06 How Cal Washington Discovered And Used The Truth About The U.S. Corporation in Court0:23:44 History of American Money0:32:14 What Happened To Cal Washington's Driving Without Insurance Court Case?0:43:23 The Spiritual Jurisdiction Behind Laws and Government0:54:28 Why We Should Fight Against 5G Towers, Smart Meters, Etc.1:01:38  If We're United, Can We Reject These Changes?1:07:21 Resources to Find Out More About Law Merchants, Etc.

Frankie Fihn, author of Beyond The Agency Box, shares his journey from unemployed to a mega-successful online marketer. He emphasizes the importance of active listening and a 10% shift for success. Topics discussed include creating an autonomous business, the biggest mistake marketers can make, building a market-driven business, understanding market needs, and utilizing AI for content creation.

Versan Aljarrah is one of the co-founders of the Black Swan Capitalist, a consultancy that helps clients capitalize on crypto, digital assets, and the evolving financial system. Show Notes:Have you gone down the rabbit hole of America's hidden history? Do you want to learn more about crypto, gold, and U.S. law? Today I welcome the co-founder of the Black Swan Capitalist Versan Aljarrah back to the podcast. In this episode, our conversation dives head-first into XRP Ripple's victory in the SEC lawsuit and what it means. We also discuss how we are being duped by unconstitutional laws we did not agree to and how some people are fighting against them. Listen now to learn about our current hot takes about the future of crypto, our concerns about the government, and more.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:The Future of Crypto: XRP, CBDC, and BitcoinThe US Corporation's Maritime Law vs. Common Law RightsThe Importance of the Gold Standard Find More of Versan Here:https://www.blackswancapitalist.io/https://www.youtube.com/@BlackSwanCapitalisthttps://www.instagram.com/blackswancapitalist Full Episode Timestamps:0:01:29 What is the Future of XRP Now That Ripple Has Won the Lawsuit?0:04:16 Learning About the U.S. Corporation0:10:45 Maritime Law vs. Common Law0:16:44 Fighting for Common Law Rights0:21:04 Taxes Are Optional???0:25:01 What Is The Difference Between Money and Currency?0:28:34 The Importance of the Gold Standard0:33:20 What Is The Federal Reserve?0:37:00 How Will Blockchain and CBDCs Develop In The Next 5 Years?0:45:59 What Role Could Bitcoin Play In The Future?0:54:14 Are There Concerns About XRP Being Associated with Central Banks?

Dr. Rudy Eberwein is an Internal Medicine and Hormone Management Specialist. He is a Medical Director at the Medical Health Institute, a hormone optimization clinic, helping men take ownership of their health.   Show Notes:Did you know that experiencing low energy, low motivation, and low sexual drive could be symptoms of low testosterone? Did you know that men around the world are experiencing dramatic drops in testosterone levels compared to previous generations which impact their health? Today I welcome hormone management specialist Dr. Rudy Eberwein to the podcast. Today we discuss how young men are struggling with low testosterone levels which only 40 years ago was seen as an older man's struggle. Dr. Rudy shares how environmental toxins are decreasing testosterone levels, how men can naturally increase their testosterone, and the importance of mindfulness to male development. Listen to this episode now to see how low testosterone is destroying men's potential and how increasing testosterone could transform your life.  In This Episode You'll Learn:The Massive Global Decrease in Men's TestosteroneSide Effects of Testosterone TherapyThe Power of Spiritual OptimizationFind More of Dr. Ruby Eberwein Here:www.medicalhealthinstitute.comhttps://drrudybestlife.com/@drrudybestlife on InstagramFull Episode Timestamps:0:00:48 Dr. Rudy Eberwein's Journey from ER Doctor to Opening Hormone Optimization Clinics0:03:33 The Modern Testosterone Epidemic0:07:15 What's Causing the Drop in Men's Testosterone Over the Last 40 Years?0:10:33 Is Low Testosterone A Western Problem Or A Global Problem?0:16:07 Understanding Testosterone And How We Can Optimize It0:21:35 Testosterone Misconceptions Debunked0:25:12 How Men Can Naturally Increase Their Testosterone0:32:10 What Led Dr. Rudy Eberwein Into Mindfulness0:41:01 How Meditation and Alternative Plant Medicine Can Change Your Brain0:49:19 What Is The Process At Dr. Rudy's Clinic for a Patient?0:53:37 Side Effects Of Taking Testosterone? Do You Become Dependent on It?0:55:47 Will More Testosterone Help You Gain Muscle?0:58:26 What Transformations Has Dr. Rudy Seen In Clients?1:00:13 Has Watching Porn Affected Men's T-Count?

Jeff J. Hunter is best known for VA Staffer, a team Virtual Assistant staffing agency. Leveraging the power of Virtual Teams and AI, he empowers entrepreneurs and startups to build, scale, and dominate their brand categories. Jeff is the creator of the AI Persona Method, a method to leverage AI to create "human-like" AI Personas to perform a variety of roles in companies from marketing, copywriting, consulting, and more. He's created one of the first AI Consulting Certification programs to help businesses integrate and leverage AI technology.Show Notes:Curious about the future of AI for businesses and entrepreneurs? Want to leverage AI tools so you can work smarter, not harder? Today I welcome entrepreneur and creator of the AI Persona Method Jeff Hunter to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss cool Chat GPT prompts, the AI tool  "Claude", making images with Midjourney, and more. Jeff discusses how learning AI transformed his business, helped his employees, and made social media posts a breeze to do.  Listen to this episode now to learn how to do way more with far less and elevate your business beyond your wildest dreams with AI.  In This Episode You'll Learn:The Power and Future of Different AI ToolsHow You Can Leverage AI For BusinessesHow Leaders Can Help Their Employees Excel With AI SupportFind More of Jeff Hunter Here:www.aipersonamethod.comwww.jeffhunter.com https://www.instagram.com/JeffJHunter/Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:52 How to Be An Impact-Driven Leader and Entrepreneur0:05:36 How Jeff Hunter Almost Lost His Business Last Year0:14:12 How to Best Use AI Like Chat GPT0:22:16 Creating Complete Social Media Posts Written by the AI "Claude"0:26:02 What AI Tools Is Jeff Hunter Leveraging?0:30:38 Why The Human Element Will Always Matter0:37:20 How To Create Better Images With AI0:40:28 What Good and Bad Things Do You See Happening With AI?0:49:34 One of Jeff's Clients Was About to Make 10K in 30 Days With AI0:53:49 Can Someone Learn & Get Certified in AI Without Prior Experience?