Episodes

Summary

Today we take Behind the GRIND to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. In the GRIND seat, we have Senior Pastor Jose Mendez of Jehovah Shammah INT P.R. I’ve interviewed several leaders on Behind the GRIND, but today’s leader shares a perspective of leadership during a crisis.  In this episode, we discuss his leadership experience during both Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes. Also, he talks about the richness of the culture of Puerto Rico and beauty of the island. Pastor Mendez is driven by passion to serve others in need and is a true example of a servant leader. 

Facebook: @jehovahshammahpr

Website: jsimpr.org

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Today in the GRIND seat we have Pastor Tim Holly, founder of True Life Christian Church and pioneer of Financially Lit Financial Workshop Program. As Detroit native, Pastor Tim is a multidimensional thought-leader for his generation. He has a strong love for God, His Word, and His people.

As you’ll hear in this episode, while working full-time in the financial services industry, Pastor Tim recently responded to a call to launch a church in Metro Detroit. You’ll also hear what lead him down  this path, how he balances both responsibilities, and what he senses God’s move is on his generation. Let’s get right into it.

Website: http://www.wearetruelife.org

IG: @truelifechristianchurch

      @timothyd.holly

FB: True Life Christian Church

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Today in the GRIND chair we welcome Donovan Colquitt, the Founder and Author of The Scholar’s Key: How You Can Unlock Your Dreams As a Teen. As a senior in high school, Donovan was inspired to write a book to help teenagers, young adults, and parent scholarship potentials on how to receive scholarships. Due to Donovan’s GRIND as a student, he was able to secure over 1.25 Million is scholarships for himself.

In this episode we discuss how his educational GRIND has led him to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education to help increase college access and success for underrepresented minoritized youth, with the emphasis on STEM Education.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor in the field of Mechanical Engineering

Social Media: @donovancolquitt & @thescholarskey

Personal Website: donovancolquitt.com

Business website: thescholarskey.com or scholarskey.com

Online Training: https://thescholarskey.thinkific.com/

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify

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Today in the GRIND seat we have Napoleon Harrington, LPC NCC @couragecounselor, Founder/Therapist of the Ambassadors Counseling & Resource Group PLLC and President of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association MMHCA.

Growing up as a middle child, Napoleon shares how he discovered his gift for counseling others. His heart to show up, do the work, and serve others were the significant ingredients toward his GRIND to success.

On this episode, you’ll hear the courage it took for Napoleon to lead a group of Licensed Professional Counselors toward passing a major bill in the state of Michigan

Follow Napoleon Harrington:

Instagram @couragecounselor

Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher.

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Today in the GRIND seat we have Flint native Lev Hunter, former radio personality, entrepreneur, and social media strategist. Lev is the Founder of The Daily Brew Coffee where he believes coffee brews conversation. Lev Hunter also severs as the Community Development Director of Black Christian Influencers.

As a social media strategist, Lev helps small business owners looking to leverage their brand increase engagement on social media.

In today’s episode we discuss how to use social media for impact and how it has influenced and fueled our culture. We also touch on the recent tragedy involving Kobe Bryant. Instagram @yaboylv

Summary

This week on Behind the GRIND, we’re delving into ENTREPRENEURSHIP + PURPOSE. If you ever thought about or considered transitioning from your corporate 9 to 5 to entrepreneurship or creating a side hustle, then this episode is for you. After leaving corporate America, my guest RaSheem Barnett, discovered his own purpose and passion for helping businesses and entrepreneurs prosper and grow. In this episode, RaSheem shares the importance of knowing yourself first, in order to truly prosper on this entrepreneurial journey. 

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Who is RaSheem Barnett? RaSheem is a serial entrepreneur and creator of Prosperous Life. Prosperous Life is an online course and membership site to not only help you start, but also grow your business. The core course will cover everything you need to know to get your business started, and walk you step by step through the process. Other topics include marketing, technology, taxes, credit, and even time management.  But, Prosperous Life is not just about business.  More importantly, it’s about walking in purpose. So, if you are ready to start your business, want to grow your business, or want to fully understand and walk in purpose, this is for you. Go to prosperouslifeonline.com and register your email address to keep up to date on the launch of this program.  Also, like the Prosperous Life Facebook page to get tips to keep your business moving forward!

Connect with him on Facebook @RaSheemBarnett.

Summary

Behind the Grind’s first episode of 2020 features Shon Hart, CEO of LiveInspired, Founder of InvolvedDad, Author of From Average 2 Elite. Shon is a former Division I Football Collegiate Athlete with Michigan State University and an Eric Thomas & Associates Certified Speaker.

Shon started his nonprofit organization with the passion to see african american men stay out of prison and to help fathers overcome life challenges to be ELITE in their family lives. 

On this episode, Shon breaks it all down and gets real about how he started the GRIND.

After listening to this episode, I want you to have the confidence to move toward your passion to impact in your community. 

Let’s go Behind the GRIND!

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Social Media Info 

Shon Hart (Instagram) – @shonhart_

Shon Hart (Facebook) – @shonhart

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Sherrod Schuler – (Facebook) – @sherrodspeaks

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