Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Justin Sylvester is the co-host of E! Network's Daily Pop and The Scoop, a weekly segment on The Today Show. He got his debut as Kyle Richards, "Lady Sitter," on Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. But how did he become famous? How did he create the magnificent and rewarding life that he always envisioned? In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Justin describes his journey from small-town Louisiana to thriving in the media as a proud gay Black man.   LEARN MORE: >> Check out Justin’s feature in OUT100 {out.com/print/2021/11/01/meet-queer-titans-media-who-made-years-out100} >> Watch Justin on Daily Pop and The Today Show {eonline.com/shows/daily_pop} {today.com} >> Follow Justin on Instagram and TikTok {@justinasylvester} {@justinsylvestertv}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Justin Sylvester is the co-host of E! Network's Daily Pop and The Scoop, a weekly segment on The Today Show. He got his debut as Kyle Richards, "Lady Sitter," on Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. How did he create the magnificent and rewarding life that he always envisioned? Early on, Justin realized that his life would be much more fulfilling if he lived in a place where he could be seen, heard, and understood. He was greatly inspired by the increasingly growing number of successful gay men in media and he wanted to thrive among them. Despite knowing who he was from a young age, Justin hid his sexuality during high school because he didn't feel accepted by his peers. Around this same time, OUT100 magazine would prove to be a great source of inspiration for him. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Justin shares his journey from small-town Louisiana to thriving in the media.   LEARN MORE: >> Check out Justin’s feature in OUT100 {out.com/print/2021/11/01/meet-queer-titans-media-who-made-years-out100} >> Watch Justin on Daily Pop and The Today Show {eonline.com/shows/daily_pop} {today.com} >> Follow Justin on Instagram and TikTok {@justinasylvester} {@justinsylvestertv}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why Justin doesn’t mind being a social climber and why he appreciates people who are transparent with their intentions. {https://thens.ls/3b7zxP8}   Photo credit: Brandon Sosa/E! Entertainment   Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Motivational Mondays' are solely those of the guest and do not reflect the views, thoughts, opinions or positions of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Dena McMillon-Billups is passionate about inspiring women to learn and realize their worth—especially those with limited economic means. She strives to help them rise above adversity and see beyond the poverty mindset. Nowhere is Dena's work more needed than in marginalized communities; therefore, she focuses much of her attention there, helping people find their voice. In her book, Naked: Stripping to the Core in 40 Days, she encourages women to move beyond false self-projection and not let others write their narratives. LEARN MORE: >> Read Dena’s book, Naked: Stripping to the Core in 40 Days {https://amzn.to/3Gcl2Fe} >> Connect with Dena on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn {facebook.com/dena.mcmillonbillups} {@billupsdena} {@denamcmillonbillups} {linkedin.com/in/dena-billups} >> Mention Motivational Mondays for a 10% discount on Dena’s coaching services {denabillups.com}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Dena McMillon-Billups is passionate about inspiring women to learn and find their worth. She strives to educate and help them rise above adversity. Nowhere is Dena's work more needed than in marginalized communities; therefore, she focuses much of her attention there, helping people find their voice.  In her book, Naked: Stripping to the Core in 40 Days, Dena encourages women to to move beyond false self-projection, tell their own stories, and not let others write their narratives. Dena notes that it’s important to invest in yourself. She invested in training so she could understand the concepts that are impactful in people’s lives. When Dena coined her concept, “Activate Right Thinking,” it stemmed from the art of perception. Change your perception and you can change your life. In this week’s episode of Motivational Mondays, you’ll learn how Dena used her personal experiences to become a mentor to teen mothers, the mission of Dena’s program, Activate Right Thinking, and the importance of expanding leadership opportunities by eradicating the “poverty mindset.”   LEARN MORE: >> Read Dena’s book, Naked: Stripping to the Core in 40 Days {https://amzn.to/3Gcl2Fe} >> Connect with Dena on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn {facebook.com/dena.mcmillonbillups} {@billupsdena} {@denamcmillonbillups} {linkedin.com/in/dena-billups} >> Mention Motivational Mondays for a 10% discount on Dena’s coaching services {denabillups.com}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how Dena’s six-year-old son keeps her young and the importance of not getting stuck in life. {https://thens.ls/3MxnWpD}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Motivational Speaker Steve Wohlenhaus is the founder of Weatherology, a platform that helps local communities stay informed during inclement weather. As the author of The Anatomy of Success and podcast host, Steve advocates that individuals should define success based on what’s important to them. After his father passed, Steve realized he was responsible for sharing his father’s wisdom. He wanted to leave a legacy beyond his own interests. This passion became the driving force behind his book. LEARN MORE: >> Read Steve’s book, The Anatomy of Success {https://amzn.to/3MxHHya} >> Listen to Steve’s podcast {podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-of-success/id1429927822} >> Connect with Steve on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook {@stevewohlenhaus} {linkedin.com/in/steve-wohlenhaus-1a7aa9169/} {youtube.com/channel/UC6HGAx5pAcGZ0LA76UbqnOg} {facebook.com/stevewohlenhaus} >> Download the FREE Weatherology App {weatherology.com/apps/}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Motivational Speaker Steve Wohlenhaus is the founder of Weatherology, a platform that helps local communities stay informed during inclement weather. As the author of The Anatomy of Success and podcast of the same name, Steve advocates that everyone should define success based on what’s important to them.  After his father passed, Steve realized he was responsible for sharing his father’s wisdom. He wanted to leave a legacy beyond his own interests. This passion became the driving force behind his book. Steve notes that people are in love with the idea of success, just like they’re in love with the idea of love. It takes hard work, effort, and long-term commitments in both. In this week’s episode, Steve share’s the importance of allowing yourself the freedom and flexibility to live the kind of life you want. You’ll learn how Weatherology works, the inspiration behind Steve’s book, and why there is no magic wand for achieving success.   LEARN MORE: >> Read Steve’s book, The Anatomy of Success {https://amzn.to/3MxHHya} >> Listen to Steve’s podcast {podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-of-success/id1429927822} >> Connect with Steve on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook {@stevewohlenhaus} {linkedin.com/in/steve-wohlenhaus-1a7aa9169/} {youtube.com/channel/UC6HGAx5pAcGZ0LA76UbqnOg} {facebook.com/stevewohlenhaus} >> Download the FREE Weatherology App {weatherology.com/apps/}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and the role accountability plays in achieving success. {https://thens.ls/3x9elzB}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

May Lee describes white supremacy as a plague that has been in the US for centuries. People need to speak up, push back, and stop pretending these events never happened. That’s how we build empathy and solidarity with communities outside of our own. Asian women are constantly stereotyped as meek, timid, and submissive, but why is this perception so pervasive? On this week's Motivational Mondays, May Lee shares why she created the "Evolutions of Asian Americans in the Media" course to explain the origin of these narratives and how to change them. LEARN MORE: >> Check out The May Lee Show on YouTube {https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMayLeeShow} >> Follow May Lee on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook {@mayleeshow} {@themayleeshow} {facebook.com/themayleeshow} >> Read May Lee’s book, May Lee Live and In Person: It All Begins With PassionMentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

May Lee is a broadcast journalist who works as a host, anchor, correspondent, and producer. She launched The May Lee Show, a talk show focused on Asian-American topics and stories, collaborating with NextShark, the leading Asian online news source. May Lee describes white supremacy as a plague that has been in this country for centuries. People need to speak up, push back, and stop pretending these events never happened. That’s how we build empathy and solidarity with communities outside of our own. Asian women are constantly stereotyped as meek, timid, and submissive, but why is this the main perception? On this week's Motivational Mondays, May Lee shares how she created the "Evolutions of Asian Americans in the Media" course to explain the origin of these narratives and how to change them. You’ll learn the inspiration behind May’s book, May Lee Live and In Person, how Mitsuye Yamada’s experience impacted her life, and how to debunk the stereotypes about Asian women. LEARN MORE: >> Check out The May Lee Show on YouTube {https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMayLeeShow} >> Follow May Lee on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook {@mayleeshow} {@themayleeshow} {facebook.com/themayleeshow} >> Read May Lee’s book, May Lee Live and In Person: It All Begins With Passion   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to resocialize in a post-pandemic world and overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness. {https://thens.ls/3N1UhpW}     Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Motivational Mondays' are solely those of the guest and do not reflect the views, thoughts, opinions or positions of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Janet T. Phan is a Senior Technical Project Manager at Amazon and the founder of Thriving Elements, an organization that mentors underrepresented girls in STEM. Her new book, Boldly You, is about discovering what you're capable of when you show up for yourself. But what does that mean? Janet explains if there's something that you believe is the right thing to do, you must follow your instinct. Following your instincts is easier said than done, but on this episode of Motivational Minutes, Janet shares the importance of living for yourself and not the expectations of others. LEARN MORE: >> Janet’s book, Boldly You: A Story about Discovering What You're Capable of When You Show Up for Yourself {https://amzn.to/3MSFOfd} >> Learn about Thriving Elements STEM mentorship program {thrivingelements.org} >> Janet’s TedX Talk {ted.com/talks/janet_phan_3_key_elements_to_thriving_mentorship}  >> Connect with Janet on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter {linkedin.com/in/janettphan} {@janet.t.phan} {facebook.com/janettphan09} {@janettphan09} >> Learn about the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship {waopportunityscholarship.org}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Janet T. Phan is a Senior Technical Project Manager at Amazon and the founder of Thriving Elements, an organization that mentors underrepresented girls in STEM. Her new book, Boldly You, is a story about discovering what you're capable of when you show up for yourself.  But what does that mean? Janet explains, if there's something that you believe is the right thing to do, you must follow your instinct. It isn’t easy, especially when you’re in a vulnerable place. You need the courage to believe in yourself, act on those beliefs, and not behave based on the expectations of others. Janet founded Thriving Elements to help instill confidence in young girls and give them opportunities to thrive. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, she reflects back and shares that where she is now is because of the mentors in her life. This week you’ll learn about how Janet managed navigating life between two cultures, why she wrote, Boldly You, and more about her mentorship program.   LEARN MORE: >> Janet’s book, Boldly You: A Story about Discovering What You're Capable of When You Show Up for Yourself {https://amzn.to/3MSFOfd} >> Learn about Thriving Elements STEM mentorship program {thrivingelements.org} >> Janet’s TedX Talk {ted.com/talks/janet_phan_3_key_elements_to_thriving_mentorship}  >> Connect with Janet on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter {linkedin.com/in/janettphan} {@janet.t.phan} {facebook.com/janettphan09} {@janettphan09} >> Learn about the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship {waopportunityscholarship.org}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn about Janet’s journey to career success and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. {https://thens.ls/3G3evww}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop