The Vision Lab is the official growth mindset podcast for the cigar industry. Our platform focuses on growth and exploring the developmental path of people’s visions and dreams and how those dreams can come into reality. Our show isabout tapping into and becoming the best versions of ourselves through self-discovery, self-examination and self-actualization.
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FOCUS! -The guys sit down to have a conversation about the concept and actual practice of FOCUS. Mo opens up about what the term means to him and how he has completely cut out any form of distraction while on his professional journey. After Cuff talks about some of the ups and downs he has experienced over the past couple of years, the guys examine…
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Ep. 216: Ty Porter- Cars & Cigars TX
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-After taking a summer break, the guys are back at it. They kick off the back end of the year by sitting down with Ty Porter of Cars & Cigars TX. The Houston native talks about her relationship with her dad and how their bond over cars and cigars was the inspiration behind the growing IG page. Porter explains what she brings to the table and why sh…
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Ep. 215- Cuff & Mo: The Meaning of Fatherhood
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-As the calendar gets closer to Father’s Day, the guys sit down to discuss what fatherhood means to them. As girl dads, the guys explain the different methods they use to guide and discipline their daughters as opposed to how they would handle parenting a young man. Mo opens up about his goal for his daughter and what seeds he is already planting i…
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Ep. 214: J. Cameron- R&B Craftsman
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-Cuff and Mo take a dive into the world of music as they sit down with R&B singer J Cameron. The emerging artist opens up about his journey into the music industry and how he came to the decision to actually make it happen. He opens up about the first single he dropped and the approach he is taking to growing his brand as he continues to grow in th…
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Ep. 213: Saluto Ubo- Protect Your Business
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Cuff sits down with attorney Soluto Uba to talk what it means to really protect yourself when it comes to setting up the legal structure of your business. The Houston native talks about the how the impending arrival of his first child served as the catalyst for him to make the move to work for himself and break out of the trappings of being an empl…
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Ep. 212: Wes Atwood: The Importance of People
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In Part 2 of their conversation about “Middlescence” with Wes Atwood, the guys really dive into the necessity of people in today’s world of hyper advanced technology and automated systems. After debating whether or not college is necessary in today’s society, the conversation closes with Wes giving a golden nugget of advice to listeners who might b…
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In the first part of a two-episode long conversation, the guys take a deep dive into the concept of growth mindset as they sit down with the founder of Atwells Home Investors, Wes Atwood. Atwood explains how experiences in his childhood helped to shape his growth mindset before he ever heard the term. The Michigan native breaks down the stage of li…
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-Fresh off of Mo’s 40th birthday, the guys sit down for a talk about pivoting in life and everything that comes with it. The conversation really examines what it looks like to pivot and the mindset that you have to have in order to really make things come to reality. The guys exchange what they’ve learned about pivoting and adjusting from some of t…
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Episode 209- Ryan Rayford: The Journey is Always Necessary
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-Cuff and Mo sit down with one of their favorites as they chop it up with Ryan Rayford of Drew Estate Cigars. The newly minted National Account Manager talks about his climb up the ladder and how his work ethic and natural curiosity has helped him in life at every turn. Rayford describes what it felt like to get the promotion and how his daily resp…
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Ep. 208- DAMM Whiskey: Elevate Every Moment
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The guys sit down to chop it up with Ryan Willis and John Ekeocha of DAMM Whiskey. The co-owners of the brand new spirit open up about the inspiration behind the product and the journey they and rest of the ownership group have endured just to get their whiskey to the market. The guys talk about the sacrifices they’ve made as a collective from a ti…
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-The guys sit down to talk about what it means to “find your tribe”. Mo opens up about some of the changes he’s made as he continues to grow personally and professionally. As the conversation opens up, Cuff gets Mo to really drill down on the details on how to make small incremental improvements over various areas of your life. The guys also examin…
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Ep. 206- Tony Green: Grief-stricken
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-The guys sit down with Tony Green in a heavy interview about loss, grief and the aftermath of losing multiple loved ones in a short period of time. The native of Gary, Indiana opens up about the gut-wrenching journey he’s been on as he details the roller coaster of emotions that come with losing both parents and his daughter all within 18 months. …
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Ep. 205- Cuff & Mo: TVLP’s Outlook for 2024
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-In the first episode of 2024, the guys chop it up about their final reflections on 2023 and what they expect from themselves as they kickoff the new year. The conversation opens up with their thoughts on everything that has transpired in just the first two weeks of the year. Things then take a turn as they examine the lessons of 2023 and how they …
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-In the last episode of 2023, the guys take a look back at what they’ve learned and accomplished over the past 12 months. They examine their ups and downs and then they turn their attention to what fans and listeners can expect from them in 2024.
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Ep. 203- Alex Marley: Discipline, Fitness and Diet for 2024
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The guys sit down with Alex Marley to discuss health and the disciplined approach it takes to get in shape as we approach the year 2024. Alex breaks down his moment of clarity and how it forced him to take his health more seriously. The fitness professional talks about having the proper mindset and expands on the product that he has put on the mark…
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Ep. 202- Jasmine Dudley: All Things Arbitrage
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The guys sit down with Atlanta native Jasmine Dudley to discuss corporate housing, being a real estate entrepreneur and the growth mindset that it takes to make it all happen. Dudley talks about her background and the curiosity that ultimately lead her down this road and the steps she’s taken to help others prosper like she does.…
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Ep. 201- Maurice Philogene: Try Life On
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Mo sits down with one of the most accomplished people to be on the show to date, Maurice Philogene. The Boston native talks about what it means to not be shackled by the status quo of what society thinks we as individuals are supposed to be. Philogene talks about his upbringing and how a trip to France helped to broaden his horizons in his formativ…
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It’s episode number 200! The guys sit down for a conversation amongst themselves about gratitude, perseverance and the growth they’ve seen in each other as individuals since the show started. The guys take a look back to reflect on the beginnings of the show and those who have helped to get them to this point. A list of thank you’s is followed by a…
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Ep. 199- Devin Cara: World’s Hairiest Bodybuilder
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They guys sit down with Devin Cara to discuss growth mindset, veganism, beard competitions and how he went viral as a hairy body builder. The native of Springfield, Missouri opens up about the last few years of his life as a corporate nomad and how he has turned what others would deem as a negative into a positive at every turn. A proud vegan, Cara…
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Ep. 198- Sean Clayton: The Alchemy of Abundance
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The guys sit down with Sean Clayton for a deep discussion about growth and the concept of alchemy and abundance. The Dallas native talks about the highs and lows he's experienced personally and how it led him down the road to personal enlightenment. Now with a renewed spirit and sense of self, Clayton gives the guys an explanation of what alchemy r…
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Ep. 197- Mike Morawski: It’s Never Too Late
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-Cuff and Mo sit down with veteran real estate investor Mike Morawski in a wide ranging conversation about perseverance, growth and VISION. The Chicago native opens up about how he got his start in the real estate business and how despite his best efforts and intentions, he had to endure a 10 year sentence in federal prison. Morawski talks about ho…
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-RECONSTRUCTION is the tone of this episode. The guys switch it up as they turn on the microphones and Cuff opens up about the major transition he’s gone through, professionally and personally, over the first eight months of 2023. The C.E.O of the show talks describes what he’s learned about himself after going through a divorce to start the year a…
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Ep. 195- Meghan Nelson: FEAR is NOT real
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Cuff and Mo sit down with the creator and founder of Dr. Goodburns Tequila, Meghan Nelson. The Buffalo native opens up about her background and the unconventional path she's taken to get one of the coolest tequila brands in the industry ready to hit the shelves. Dedication and determination are discussed as Meghan details what led her to making a r…
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Ep. 194- Dr. Robb Kelly: Fear is an Inside Job
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-Mo hops on with the world renowned Dr. Robb Kelly to talk about overcoming our own failures and why fear is an imaginary concept. Dr. Kelly opens up about his past struggles with alcohol and how his fork in the road moment has led to where he is now as one of the most respected voices in the growth mindset space.…
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Ep. 193- LaKenya Rose Barrett: Lead With Love
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The guys sit down with LaKenya Rose Barrett to discuss VISION, entrepreneurship, adversity and what it means to lead with love. The business owner talks about her background and how the loss of her father at an early age ultimately set her on the path to leadership inn all aspects of her life. As a realtor in the DFW territory, Rose Barrett talks a…
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Ep. 192- Vita & Aileen: Your Dreams Don’t Care About Your Feelings
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-Cuff and Mo sit down with Vita Vasquez and Aileen Pesante, the owners of Next Gen Tax & Financial Services. The duo opens up about the ups and downs they've experienced on their way to forming one of top tax and financial services company in the country. Vita details how serving almost a decade in prison served as the catalyst to her completely tu…
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Ep. 191- Will Harris: All About The Hustle
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-Cuff and Mo sit down with Will Harris, the owner of The Hustle Marketing & Design Agency. The Shreveport native talks about the route he took from the oil and gas business to eventually working his way into the digital marketing world and owning one of the top marketing agencies in the country. The guys discuss what it means to really do the work …
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Ep. 190- Jason Elias pt. 2: What It Means to be a DON
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-The guys continue their conversation about all the different areas of manhood with Jason Elias in part 2 of an intimate and transparent conversation. Jason really opens up about his view on what it takes to make your dreams and aspirations a reality. The interview takes a turn to the concept of chess as Jason uses it to describe what it means to h…
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Ep. 189- Jason Elias: The Modern Day Don
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-In the first of a two part interview, the guys sit down with Jason Elias to discuss business, brand building and what it means to be a man in 2023. The New York native talks about his background in Brooklyn and the importance of things like respect and having reverence for those who have come before you. Jason talks about the lessons he learned as…
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Ep. 188 - Raz Stafford Grady: Finance Yourself
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-Cuff and Mo make the trip to Cedar Hill to sit down with Roz Stafford-Grady, the owner of Smoking Jackets Cigar Lounge. The DFW native talks about how being introduced to cigars by her brother in-law set her on a path that would see her leave a 20 year career in the barber industry so she could open up a lounge of her own. Roz opens up about the c…
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Ep. 187- Hemal Patel: The Secret
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-The guys sit down with Hemal Patel to discuss the ugly side of being an entrepreneur and what it means to go from riches to rags. Hemal talks about what it looks like for a business owner to go from the highest of highs to bleeding out and being on the verge of financial ruin and losing everything. Patel opens up about his mindset and how his refu…
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Ep. 186- Anna Barringer: Living Out Loud
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--Cuff and Mo sit down with Anna Barringer to discuss what it looks like behind the curtain for a young professional running their own social media company. As the owner of the Loud Social Media Agency, Barringer talks about the various roles she held before setting up her own company and the lessons she learned that are still helping her today. Th…
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Ep. 185- Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs: It’s Already Done
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-Cuff and Mo sit down for round two with Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs for a conversation about organization and building the proper leadership to sustain a company long term. The businessman opens up about some of the principles he uses to build companies and what it means to be truly dedicated to accomplishing the long term VISION that you set out for y…
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Ep. 184 - Amiya & Jerrod Collins: Feeding the Soul Without Harming It
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Cuff & Mo make a trip to Grand Prairie to sit down with the Amya and Jerrod Collins, the owners of ItSo Vegan. The Ft. Worth natives open up about their background and how the lessons they learned as children helped them in their journey to ownership of one of the best vegan eateries in all of DFW. Amya describes how the need to help her son starte…
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Ep. 183: Terri Alford- Be Still and Listen
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-Cuff and Mo sit down with Terri Alford, the founder of TNA Financial Group, to discuss growth, faith, leadership and VISION. The Memphis native opens up about her background in education and how being the oldest of four kids helped to shape her as a leader and is serving her well in her professional life. Alford details how a chance encounter with…
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Ep. 182 - Mesiah Valentine: Dedication
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Cuff and Mo sit down with one of their business partners, Mesiah Valentine, for a fun filled conversation about hard work, dedication and navigating life's ups and downs. The Arlington native opens up about how a traumatic event in his young adulthood shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and helped to set him on the path that he's currently on as a r…
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Ep. 181: Kimberly Spencer: What’s Your Next Everest
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Cuff and Mo open up the lab to the head of Crown Yourself Enterprises, Kimberly Spencer. The native of Los Angeles opens up about her background and the work she's put in as an individual to grow as a person and entrepreneur. Spencer dives into her perspective on what it means to have a growth mindset and how she uses aspects of personal developmen…
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Ep. 180- Christoph Jenkins: Poetry & Progresss
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-Cuff and Mo take a trip into the world of poetry as they open up the lab to the founder of The Poet Life, Christoph Jenkins. The artist and entrepreneur opens up about his introduction to poetry and how he realized at an early age that it was going to be his avenue in life. Jenkins talks about his mindset and the work he's done in order to make hi…
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Ep. 179: Dr. Ona Love Brown- Maximize Your Talents
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-The guys open up the lab to Dr. Ona Love Brown for an in-depth conversation about not only mindset but how to maintain the proper outlook on things while you’re on your personal journey. The renowned speaker and corporate coach opens up about her background and how her famous dad actually tricked her into becoming a motivational speaker. Now a pow…
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Ep. 178: Dr. Anthony Rhodman- Theatre of the Mind
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-Cuff and Mo start the new year off with a conversation with Dr. Anthony Rhodman. As a mental performance coach for athletes and celebrities, Dr. Rhodman takes a deep dive into all the different levels of the mind and dispels some of the common misconceptions that we are commonly told. In easily one of the deepest conversations they've had about th…
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Ep. 177: Cuff and Mo- New Year, New Vision
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-The guys sit down with each other to take a look back at the year of 2022. They examine what they’ve learned as a show and what they’ve learned about themselves as individuals. They also give out some thank you’s to everyone who was a part of the show in 2022 and a sneak peak at what everyone can expect from the show in 2023.…
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Ep. 176: Chris Jordan - Put Some Energy Behind It
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Cuff and Mo sit down with Chris Jordan to discuss growth mindset, his love for music and what it means to really put energy into what you are trying to accomplish. The Ft. Worth native opens up about his background and how he eventually discovered his love for music. As the front man for the band, Extended Play, Jordan talks about how the band got …
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Ep. 175: Matt Sapaula: Feed Your Faith
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-The guys sit down with renowned entrepreneur Matt Sapaula for a conversation about starting from scratch and seeing what can be accomplished when you maintain your faith put in the work no matter how dire the circumstances are. The Chicago native explains how a chance encounter with a fellow member of the Marine Corps in a Best Buy bathroom change…
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Ep. 174- Xavier Miller: Millionaire Mindsets Podcast
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-The guys sit down with Xavier Miller of the Millionaire Mindsets Podcast to discuss everything behind one of the most popular podcasts in the country. The Air Force veteran talks about how he used his time during a deployment to Qatar to sharpen his mind and craft his vision for what has ultimately become something he couldn’t have possibly imagin…
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Ep. 173- Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs: Mr. F**k the Bank!
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Cuff and Mo sit down with entrepreneur and author Dr. Jake Taylor Jacobs to discuss growth, VISION, leadership and family banking systems. The Cedar Hill native goes in depth about his unique background and how early exposure to business ownership through his elders helped to influence how he runs his companies today. Jacobs also opens up about how…
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Ep. 172 - Denise Donoghue: The Mortgage Nerd
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The guys sit down with the Mortgage Nerd herself, Denise Donoghue, in a wide-ranging conversation about growth, hustle, VISION and of course, mortgages. The Lewisville native talks about how a watershed moment during her childhood served as the catalyst for her work ethic and her view of personal finances. Denise details her early journey in the wo…
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Ep. 171 - Ryan Stewman: The Force of Average
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The guys make a trip to Addison to sit down with renowned businessman, motivational speaker and author, Ryan Stewman. Stewman opens up about the huge ups and downs that experienced during his childhood and how it shaped his mindset when it comes to adversity and challenges in life. Stewman opens up about how a chance encounter with a customer at a …
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Ep. 170- The Black Wealth Renaissance
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-The guys make the trip to Blowin' Smoke Cigar Lounge to sit down with Jalen and David of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast on Revolt TV. The guys give some background on how they got started and what the real inspiration was behind them putting the show together. The Louisiana natives talk about how important social media has been to the rise o…
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Ep. 169- Courtney Hemsley: Empire Solutions
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-Cuff & Mo make a trip to Frisco to sit down with Courtney Hemsley to discuss what it means to pivot when find your back against the wall. As the owner of Empire Development Solutions, Courtney talks about what it means to have VISION and more importantly, the work that is necessary in order to turn a VISION into a reality. After detailing some of …
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Ep. 168: Chris Dorris- Designed To Thrive
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Cuff and Mo hop on with author and confidence coach Chris Dorris to discuss everything around the concept of mental toughness. The New Jersey native talks about things like monitoring and changing your automated responses to negative events. He breaks down his definition of mental toughness and what it means when we make a decision to go from just …
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