

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
Kelly Cardenas
Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 23min
#729Proverbs 13 Leadership: Build the People First and Watch the Business Grow
How Discipline, Speaking Life, and the Rule of 10 Create Explosive Growth in Faith-Based Leadership and Team CultureIf you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t growing, what if the real issue isn’t your systems—it’s your people? In this powerful episode, I share a heartfelt conversation I had with my Pops (he’s wise, honest—and yes, blunt)—and how he boiled our biggest business meltdown down to one simple truth: “Build the people and then allow the people to build the business.”Drawing on the transformative lessons from Proverbs 13, we dive into:Why discipline over convenience is a non-negotiable. How speaking life early and often changes a culture (private > public).The power of the “Rule of 10” — serve one person incredibly well, then leverage the ripple.Why overcomplicating leadership is the growth killer; simplicity and clarity are the rocket fuel.Applying biblical wisdom to your team, your mission, and your leadership identity.👉 If you’re a leader (entrepreneur, team-builder, culture-creator) who’s serious about moving from “just doing business” to “developing people who do business,” this episode is your call-to-action.Let’s get into it: build the person, then build the profit.✅ What you’ll walk away with:A clear mission statement rooted in obedience, not just ambition.Practical ways to speak life privately → publicly to ignite your team.How to implement the Rule of 10 to scale without losing soul.Why the call for discipline isn’t “tough love” — it’s kingdom love.The real question: How do you build people? (Hint: It starts with you.)📣 Join the conversation:💬 Drop in the comments: Who is one person you will speak life to this week?👍 Like + Subscribe if you’re ready to lead people who lead businesses.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a breakthrough episode.Thanks for showing up, because when we build the people, we change the world.

Nov 12, 2025 • 17min
#728 Breathe. Be Present. Don’t Be an Idiot: The Proverbs 11 Blueprint for Genius Living
How Proverbs 11, Presence, and a Relationship with God Can Turn Everyday Moments into Divine ResultsDiscover how to breathe, be present, and stop being an idiot through the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 11. This faith-based episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas explores how presence, righteousness, and divine wisdom build true success, not just seasonal happiness.As the holidays approach—a time that can feel joyful for some and heavy for others—Kelly invites you to pause, inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. These simple breaths anchor you in the now, reminding you to love those in front of you and savor every second before it’s gone.From a personal revelation sparked by God’s humor (“Don’t be an idiot”) to an in-depth look at how faith becomes a profession, not a pastime, Kelly breaks down the genius behind Proverbs 11. The blueprint? Honesty. Integrity. Humility. Truth. When we pursue righteousness, we gain protection, wisdom, discernment, prosperity, and peace.Inchstones in this episode:Faith isn’t a hobby—it’s a professional practice that brings real value.Presence produces results; distraction destroys them.Proverbs 11 is the path from foolishness to divine genius.Root yourself in righteousness, lift your head toward heaven, and remember: a person who produces results is no idiot—they’re a genius in God’s eyes.

Nov 10, 2025 • 19min
#727 You Can’t Make This Stuff Up | God’s Sense of Humor, Timing & Consistency in Proverbs 10
God’s timing, humor, and consistency are too perfect to miss. This episode dives deep into the divine alignment between Scripture, music, and memory—showing that you can’t make this stuff up. When songs from Maverick City Music—“Too Good to Not Believe,” “Refiner,” and “Kingdom” featuring the lyric “Do you wanna know what Heaven looks like? It’s looking like me and you”—randomly shuffled into my quiet time, it felt like heaven itself was speaking.In this powerful reflection, I share how Proverbs 10, my parents’ timeless wisdom, and a “random” playlist all collided to prove one truth: God’s consistency is undefeated. Verse after verse reminds us that righteousness brings joy, diligence beats laziness, and wisdom invites discipline. My mom used to say, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one,” and my pops would remind me, “Boy, you’re the greatest—so act accordingly.” Turns out, they were echoing what God wrote 3,000 years ago.💡 Key Takeaways from Proverbs 10:Honor your parents by listening and applying (v.1)Diligence + prudence = success (v.4–5, 26)Integrity creates security (v.9)Speaking life is an unfair advantage (v.11, 13, 18–21, 31–32)Wisdom stores up knowledge (v.14)Love is the ultimate power play (v.12)Righteousness brings joy and protection (v.28–30)This is what heaven looks like—it’s looking like me and you, refined by fire, purified by love, and strengthened by faith. God doesn’t just call us; He gives us the answers to the test. His consistency is not coincidence—it’s confirmation.✨ Watch now to experience how God speaks through timing, humor, and everyday moments.If you’ve ever doubted that God sees you, this episode will remind you: He’s too good to not believe.🙏 Thank you Mama. Thank you Pops. Thank you God. And thank you Maverick City Music for the soundtrack that heaven queued up right on time.

Nov 7, 2025 • 21min
#726 How to Get Any Mentor You Want: 5 steps to gain access
This real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno inspired me to share the exact 5-step formula top founders, athletes, and entrepreneurs told me when I asked what it takes to be mentored by the best — and why they all gave the same answer.What if you could get any mentor you wanted—from world-class founders to pro athletes, musicians, and elite entrepreneurs? In this real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno, I open up about the lessons I’ve learned from running in elite circles and what the most successful people in the world told me when I asked them to mentor me.In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I reveal the five exact steps that every high-level leader gave me when I asked what it would take to be mentored by them. These conversations happened at different times, in different countries, and across different industries—yet every single one of them said the same thing. The secret wasn’t money, luck, or networking—it was something far more powerful.If you’ve ever wanted to break into elite circles, build authentic mentor relationships, and create a life-changing connection with the people who inspire you most, this episode will show you how.In this episode, you’ll learn:🔥 The #1 mindset that attracts mentors instantly💡 The five-step method that elite leaders all agree on🚀 How to make top mentors want to invest in you💬 Real stories from Kelly’s personal journey in business, entertainment, and leadershipListen, learn, and take your first Inchstone toward your next level.👉 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for more transformational conversations.Description (SEO + AEO Optimized)

Nov 4, 2025 • 18min
#725 Proverbs 6 – The Hidden Cost of Debt and the Freedom of Diligence
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast When you fall into debt—financial, spiritual, or emotional—it doesn’t just drain your bank account, it hijacks your peace. In this episode of Inchstones, Kelly Cardenas breaks down Proverbs 6 to reveal how ancient wisdom still offers modern strategies for financial freedom, personal discipline, and spiritual peace. Discover how staying out of debt isn’t just about money—it’s about keeping your character, integrity, and energy under your own control.💡 What You’ll Learn:Why debt is more than a money issue—it’s a control issue.How “Inchstones,” small consistent actions, lead to lasting financial and spiritual freedom.The blueprint from Proverbs 6 for breaking free from what controls you.Why diligence, not luck, is the real secret to abundance.How ants can teach us everything we need to know about staying consistent and debt-free.Through humor, reflection, and a God moment or two, Kelly reminds us that debt—of any kind—starts small and ends heavy. But freedom comes inch by inch, when we return to wisdom, grace, and diligence.🎧 Tune in and realign your heart, mind, and skills to the rhythm of freedom.🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Nov 1, 2025 • 20min
#724“Boy, You Better Straighten Up!” — How Listening Becomes Your Unfair Advantage
In a world that rewards noise, discover why your quiet confidence—rooted in listening—unlocks wisdom, peace, and purpose.Ever feel like the world’s shouting at you to speak louder, hustle harder, and prove your worth? This episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast flips that script. Inspired by Proverbs 1 and his father’s timeless phrase—“Boy, you better straighten up!”—Kelly invites you to rediscover one of the most underrated superpowers: listening.Maybe you’ve felt unheard, overlooked, or just plain tired of all the noise. You’re not alone. But what if the real strength isn’t in shouting to be seen—it’s in quieting your spirit long enough to hear what truly matters?Through raw reflection, scripture, and a nod to hip-hop legend Talib Kweli’s “Listen,” this episode reveals how the simple act of tuning in—really tuning in—can give you an unfair advantage in leadership, relationships, and life.You’ll walk away understanding:🎧 Who and what to listen to when everything feels loud💡 How wisdom, understanding, and peace flow when you get quiet🔥 Why listening to God’s voice changes how you move in the worldYour next breakthrough isn’t hiding in the noise—it’s waiting in the silence.So… who and what are you listening to?👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Oct 31, 2025 • 35min
#723 It’s Not That Serious: How Laughter Unlocks Joy, Wisdom & the Magic of Proverbs 31
In this episode, Kelly Cardenas dives deep into the power of not taking life so seriously. Laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s a mindset that opens the door to joy, wisdom, and divine alignment. Proverbs 31 reminds us that joy is noble, confidence-building, and wildly contagious.When you laugh, you invite magic into your current circumstances. Joy makes you more diligent, intelligent, generous, and dignified—it shapes your words, protects your peace, and even enhances your beauty. It’s not that serious. So today, find something—anything—to laugh at, and fall in love with where you are right now.And to prove it’s not that serious, Kelly puts this theory into action by calling his friends randomly during this podcast—without them even knowing they’re live! The hilarious reactions, spontaneous laughter, and genuine connection bring this episode’s message to life in real time.✨ Key Takeaways:Spend your energy on what brings wisdom—it will lead to joyBe intoxicated with joy; let it fuel diligence and perseveranceJoy fosters ingenuity, prudence, and generosityLaughter creates beauty, honor, and protectionJoy can’t be accomplished—it must be accepted💡 Proverbs 31 isn’t just about virtue—it’s about vibrant joy.🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and let joy remind you that magic is already happening.📲 Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube💼 Sponsored by: Cardenas Law Group🎬 Executive Producer: Brooklyn Cardenas

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 36min
#722 LOVELL CASIERO
Lovell Casiero is a powerhouse in leadership, hospitality, and personal development, known for her dynamic blend of corporate strategy, ministry leadership, and motivational speaking. As the Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and a former leader of a global television ministry, Lovell Casiero has mastered the art of merging faith, business, and empowerment to create lasting impact.Born and raised in the South, Lovell’s journey began humbly as a sales administrator and evolved into an executive role leading teams, shaping culture, and driving commercial success. Her decade of leadership in her family’s television ministry saw exponential growth — from local airwaves to major global networks like BET — showcasing her ability to expand vision and influence on a worldwide stage.Today, Lovell Casiero is a renowned author, inspirational speaker, and certified life coach whose story is built on perseverance, authenticity, and heart. Her coaching and speaking style center on the transformative power of vulnerability — teaching others how to turn trials into triumphs and setbacks into stepping stones.With deep southern roots and a hospitality-driven heart, Lovell believes every challenge is a chance to grow stronger and lift others higher. Whether she’s on stage, in the boardroom, or mentoring leaders one-on-one, her message is clear: Never give up, rise again, and win with purpose.🎙️ Watch this full episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas to experience Lovell Casiero’s incredible story of faith, resilience, leadership, and transformation.👉 Subscribe to The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast here: https://solo.to/kellycardenas🔗 Connect with Lovell on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lovellcasiero📚 Explore her books and publications: Lovell Casiero on Amazon—💼 This episode is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group — protecting dreams, defending legacies, and leading with integrity.🎬 Executive Producer: Brooklyn Cardenas

Oct 28, 2025 • 23min
#721"You Are the Greatest—So Act Accordingly!" | Proverbs 28 & The Power of Character
What if someone told you every day, “You are the greatest—so act accordingly”… and then actually lived it out?That’s exactly what our Pops said to us growing up—and my big brother, my best friend, my hero, Big Rob, took that message and made it his life’s blueprint.In this special episode of Inch Stones, we dive into Proverbs 28, a chapter that reveals what unparalleled, impeccable character looks like in action. From boldness like a lion to humility that honors God, it’s a roadmap for living with integrity, faith, and courage—just like Big Rob.This one’s part celebration, part reflection, and all heart. You’ll walk away challenged to rise a little higher, love a little deeper, and act accordingly.💡 Proverbs 28 Principles Highlighted:Be bold as a lion (v.1)Use discernment & knowledge (v.2,7)Be generous & honest (v.3,22,27,13)Seek wise counsel (v.4,5,9,11)Do right business for the right reasons (v.6,8,10,12,17,18)Stay humble (v.14,15,21)Work your land—stay faithful in your purpose (v.19,20)Speak truth in love (v.23)Honor your parents (v.24)Trust the Lord in all things (v.25,26,28)Big Rob doesn’t just know these traits—he embodies them. He’s the living proof that greatness isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance, resilience, grit, and grace.🎉 Happy Birthday, Big Rob.Your character lights the way for all of us. Mama and Pops would be proud—and I sure am.👇 Drop a comment to share who your “Big Rob” is—the person who inspires you to act accordingly.Watch more Inch Stones episodes:🔗 The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas YouTube Channel🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.This edition of The VIBE Report is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group.

Oct 21, 2025 • 21min
#720 The Difference Between Trying and Doing – Wisdom from Proverbs 9
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast In this powerful episode, motivational speaker and bestselling author Kelly Cardenas breaks down the life-changing lesson his father taught him about the difference between trying and doing—a message every entrepreneur, leader, and creator needs to hear. If you’ve ever wondered why consistency separates the good from the great, this episode rooted in Proverbs 9 will hit home.Kelly shares the unforgettable lessons from his pops—why there’s no such thing as being “half-pregnant,” how wisdom and foolishness both make the same promises but only one delivers, and why being “rooted and grounded in truth” changes everything.This episode isn’t just about action—it’s about alignment. When your Heart (beliefs), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions) connect, that’s when transformation happens.💡 Inchstones:1️⃣ Don’t “try” to start—just start.2️⃣ Anchor your actions in truth.3️⃣ Study Proverbs 9 and journal one verse a day to build spiritual and mental muscle.🎧 Listen to this episode and discover:The hidden wisdom behind “trying vs. doing.”Why wisdom always delivers and foolishness doesn’t.How faith and focus can redefine success in your daily life. Explore the book: Inchstones: The VIBE Within Listen to more episodes: The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast Subscribe for weekly wisdom: YouTube ChannelThis edition of The VIBE Report is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group — protecting what matters most. Wisdom or foolishness — they promise the same thing, but only one delivers. The difference? Truth.


