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Kevin Y. Brown

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Thursday Jul 14, 2016

CYLS 005: Climbing the Startup Ladder with CEO of FreeAtm & Itell.io Eric N. Fondren

Thursday Jul 14, 2016

Episode Summary

In this episode of Create Your Life Series, the host, Kevin Y Brown, in conversation with Eric N. Fondren, talks about all things startups, creating a successful path as a new entrepreneur, and finding your support system through it all. The episode is packed with advice on how you can pivot and redefine your parameters of success while building your business.

Check out the episode to ignite your journey of entrepreneurship.

Kevin Y Brown

Eric Fondren

Eric Fondren is a mixed bag of skills that includes both hard and soft skills. After obtaining his computer science degree from Morehouse College, Eric spent 3 years on Wall Street learning why it's difficult for large companies to innovate. While working full-time, Eric also went on to obtain his Master's degree in professional counseling.

After his stint on Wall Street, Eric tried his hand at a number of ventures, including web design, relationship coaching, among other things. All of this experience showed him his true path, which was to build a technology company.

Today, as CEO of ITELLIO (originally branded as FreeATM), Eric has built a large-scale ad network that aggregates 9,000 digital screens into a central buying platform.

Insights From the Episode

When you know your ‘why’, everything else falls into place easily
Nothing beats a good support system and a resilient mindset
Always plan for the worst and work for the best
Never give up on learning and adapting

Quotes From the Show

“I was always born to be an entrepreneur, it just all happened by circumstance that fell into the FreeATM bandwagon and I’ve been gung-ho and loyal ever since” - Eric N Fonderen, Create Your Life Series, #005
“I learned a bit more about entrepreneurship. I learnt a great deal about networking, and I found out that not only did I have a voice in terms of helping other people obtain their dreams, but I also realized this is absolutely what I need to do with my life” - Eric N Fonderen, Create Your Life Series, #005
“It sounds like you really got into what motivated you and what it was that the lifestyle that you wanted, and basically defining what success was for you, which was not bringing your work home with you if it wasn’t going to enrich your personal life” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #005
“I realized I was taking my life in my own hands when I left Deutsche Bank. Now, my advice to anyone making this transition, taking up this transition, is to save up 6-12 months’ worth of rent and expenses for that journey because it takes a long time for you to establish yourself and figure out what you want to do and/or make a profit in order to sustain your lifestyle” - Eric N Fonderen, Create Your Life Series, #005
“You have to be flexible with how this journey of life creation is going to manifest. It’s never going to be exactly how you think it’s going to look. You have to have an idea of success, but be flexible in terms of how it colors itself in” - Eric N Fonderen, Create Your Life Series, #005
“It’s not about solving the problem. It’s just about showing that you have a secure and protective mirror that can be vulnerable and open and honest” - Eric N Fonderen, Create Your Life Series, #005

Favourite Quote

“This too shall pass” - Abraham Lincoln

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Eric N. Fondren

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Wednesday Jun 01, 2016

CYLS 004: Pt. 2 of 10 Pillars of Defining and Achieving Your Success

Wednesday Jun 01, 2016

Episode Summary

In the newest episode of Create Your Life Series, the host, Kevin Brown, elaborates on the first three pillars of defining and achieving success: being yourself, clarity, and visualizing. He also highlights how you can prioritize better, work smarter, and achieve your goals by surrounding yourself with the right people and a growth mindset. You get a sneak peek into the exact tips and tricks that he follows to keep himself ready for success, always.

Ready to bring in the mindset change? Tune into the episode now.

Kevin Y Brown

Insights From the Episode

Your habits and success are easily influenced by the people you surround yourself with
When you affirm yourself daily, you grow more confident each day
Your idea of success is what you define it to be
There is no shame in taking your time and redefining what matters to you

Quotes From the Show

“Ask yourself ‘why’. Why does this matter to you? Why is this so important to you?” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“Ask yourself this: am I doing this business or idea because everyone else is doing it or because it seems cool? Or do I really care about it?” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“What matters is what are your authentic thoughts and dreams when no one is limiting you” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“Defining and fine-tuning the dream is constant” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“While being ourselves, we definitely have to protect our minds because they’re our most important asset to achieve success” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #00
“You want to be in control of your day vs being reactive” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“When making your schedule at night for the next day, you need to have your priorities in order” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004
“The best way to build your confidence is actually to follow through on your word” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #004

Resources Mentioned

Favourite Quote

“Higher productivity happens when you limit multitasking and stay focused on completing a task at hand. Studies show that multitasking makes you 40 percent less productive and increases stress levels” - Katie Brauer

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Kevin Y. Brown

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Thursday May 26, 2016

CYLS 002: Figure Out Your Why | Ft. Simon Sinek and Michael Jr.

Thursday May 26, 2016

Episode Summary

In this episode of Create Your Life Series, the host, Kevin Y Brown talks about figuring out your WHY and how that can help you excel. Your WHY is the reason people believe in you, it’s the thing that drives you, and why people eventually buy from you. It also features inspirational talks by Simon Sinek and Michael Jr.

Kevin Y Brown

Simon Sinek

A trained ethnographer and visionary thinker, Simon is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Over the years, he has discovered some remarkable patterns about how they think, act, and communicate, and also the environments in which people operate at their natural best.

Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace—which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times.

Michael Jr.

Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose.

This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose and More Than Funny.

Insights From the Episode

Figure out your WHY first and the rest falls into place
People don’t buy what you sell them; they buy what they believe in
When you find the people who believe in you and your WHY, everything gets easier

Quotes From the Show

“As it turns out, there’s a pattern. As it turns out, all the great and inspiring leaders and organizations in the world, whether it's Apple or Martin Luther King or the Wright Brothers — they all think, act, and communicate the exact same way. And it's the complete opposite to everyone else. All I did was codify it, and it's probably the world's simplest idea. I call it The Golden Circle” - Simon Sinek, Create Your Life Series, #002
“Why? How? What? This little idea explains why some organizations and some leaders are able to inspire where others aren't” - Simon Sinek, Create Your Life Series, #002
“By WHY, I mean: What's your purpose? What's your cause? What's your belief? Why does your organization exist? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? And why should anyone care? Well, as a result, the way we think, the way we act, the way we communicate is from the outside in. It's obvious. We go from the clearest thing to the fuzziest thing” - Simon Sinek, Create Your Life Series, #002
“Here's how Apple actually communicates: Everything we do, we believe in challenging the status quo. We believe in thinking differently. The way we challenge the status quo is by making products that are beautifully designed, simple to use and user friendly. We just happen to make great computers. Want to buy one? — Totally different right? You're ready to buy a computer from me. All I did was reverse the order of the information. What it proves to us is that people don't buy what you do; people buy why you do it. People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it” - Simon Sinek, Create Your Life Series, #002
“Why do we do this show? Why do I have a team doing things with me? So my why is because I undoubtedly believe anyone can create their own destiny. Because I’ve created mine, and, therefore I know that it’s possible. But, how? How can somebody do that? For me, it’s through action, through focus, and through growth. But, what? How do I help people do that? That’s through my presentations, the free content you get here, as well as YouTube” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #002
“When you’re around those like-minded people who help you improve and make you sharp. It’s important to understand that no one succeeds alone. And we all help each other become our best” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #002
“Again, the goal is not just to sell to people who need what you have; the goal is to sell to people who believe what you believe. The goal is not just to hire people who need a job; it's to hire people who believe what you believe” - Simon Sinek, Create Your Life Series, #002
“A lot of times people want to be seen but don’t want to work. Or they don’t have a genuine passion for success or a genuine passion to be great at what they do” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #002
“A lot of people ask me how do I know. The next thing they say is ‘what’. The key is to know your why. Then, you have options to know your what” - Michael Jr., Create Your Life Series, #002
“When you know your WHY, your WHAT has more impact” - Michael Jr., Create Your Life Series, #002

Resources Mentioned

How Great Leaders Inspire Action | Figuring Out Your Why | Simon Sinek

Amazing Grace | Break Time With Michael Jr.

Outkast - Player's Ball

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Kevin Y. Brown

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Simon Sinek

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Michael Jr.

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Thursday May 26, 2016

CYLS 003: 10 Pillars of Defining and Achieving Your Success

Thursday May 26, 2016

Episode Summary

This episode of Create Your Life Series is all about finding, creating, and achieving your success. The host, Kevin Y Brown, has 10 pillars that can help you achieve and be exactly where you want to be. We redefine what it means to be successful and take active steps to reach those goals. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen if you do it the right way.

Are you ready to define your criteria for success? Tune into the episode and find out now.

Kevin Y Brown

Insights From the Episode

Success is a habit that’s created consistently and with clarity
Break your goals into smaller tasks, and see how easily you’re able to achieve them
Always be willing to learn and adapt

Quotes From the Show

“Comparison is actually a defeating perspective because it doesn’t help you to reach your maximum potential or reach maximum results” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“Success is also an accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In order to accomplish your aim or purpose, it needs to be aligned with you” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“Your core values will drive you to stay consistent when you meet challenges on the journey to your goal” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“In order for us to reach our goals, we have to be an everyday renegade. That means we get up and we walk away or break away from the habits that we used to have in order to become bigger and better at what we’re doing” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“You’re going to have to start taking on the habits, and you have to start preparing your mind mentally to be that person” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“A vision board is any sort of board on which you can display images of whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“It takes ten years to become an overnight success. These people are literally putting in the work and always talking about the journey of how they got there” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“I took my one-year goals and I broke them down into quarters. Then, from quarters, I broke them into months. And then, for months, I broke it down into weeks. So, now I know what I need to accomplish every single week, in order to accomplish my goal for the month and in order to accomplish my goal for the quarter to accomplish my goal for the year” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“Change is constant, but growth is optional” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003
“Remember, if you ever want to be successful, look at what everyone else is doing. And do the opposite” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #003

10 Pillars of Defining and Achieving Your Success

Be yourself
Clarity
Create strong habits
Do research
Plan backwards
Create SMART goals
Consistency
Curious & teachable
Having thick skin
Be on time

Resources Mentioned

6 Months to 6 Figures | Peter Voogd

Favourite Quote

“Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you’re capable of being” - John Wooden

“To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is to be forgotten” - Elin Hilderbrand

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