Kevin and Devona Stimpson are the husband and wife team behind Strive & Grind, a global online brand dedicated to empowering others to unleash their inner greatness.

Mission: After losing several friends during high school and college, Kevin and Devona felt a responsibility to be a positive influence in their community. After early jobs and internships left them feeling uninspired, they worked to turn their passion for helping other succeed into a profitable business.

Mindset: Devona jokes that Kevin is a walking self-help book! Listen as he shares the mindset shift that happened when he took a deep-dive into self-improvement.

Marketing: After growing an online business for several years, Kevin and Devona share the ups and downs and what has had the most success in generating the right kind of leads.

Momentum: Reflecting on several events that brought momentum to their business, there is one common thread that connects them all... people.

Masterminds: Kevin shares just how you can begin today masterminding with history's most successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Devona shares the biggest lesson she's learned from forming mastermind groups and what to consider in order to get the maximum value for all.

Mastermind Challenge: When creating content, imagine what your ideal client might search for online. These key words could be the ticket to your next viral post!

Gary Griffiths is the founder of Three Sides Inc, a company on a mission to Amplify, Inspire and Do more good in the world. In this episode, Gary shares his journey to create a business that not only provides for his family, but also gives back to the community.

Mission: Gary knew that a Facebook marketing business would allow him the lifestyle he dreamed of, but listen as he shares the moment the idea became a deep passion.

Mindset: Like so many, Gary struggled with the mindset that a corporate job was what he needed to provide for his family. I love how he describes the mindset shift that finally broke him free of this belief.

Marketing: Gary shares exactly how he got his first client and why he actually doesn't use Facebook ads! Word of mouth referrals alone have grown Three Sides Inc at lightening speed. Listen as Gary shares a big revelation for his business and how you can use the "Anchor Client" strategy to drive fast growth.

Momentum: It's usually a good thing to have momentum in your business, however, Gary shares his lessons learned from having perhaps a little too much momentum. Hear how he addressed the growth in order to prep for the next phase of Three Sides.

Masterminds: Gary is actually part of three masterminds and credits them for the fast success in his business. He shares great advice for ensuring that a mastermind is formed for the benefit of all involved.

Mastermind Challenge: One of my favorite moments from this interview is when Gary passionately shares his belief that everyone is deserving of the best life ever.  However, the responsibility rests on your shoulders alone. For today's challenge, imagine what your best life looks like to you. Write down your vision and what you can do in the next 30 days to move you closer. Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start. 

Katie VanBuskirk, Ph.D., teaches women how to leverage the Law of Attraction to increase their sales conversions and meet their performance quotas faster.

To every single client, Katie brings her unique blend of science-backed expertise, universal spiritual principles, and belief in unlimited human potential.

Along with publishing in top academic journals, such as the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Katie has worked with hundreds of clients in individual and group settings, targeting improvement in health, relationships, and earning power.

Katie also enjoys searching for the best almond croissants (top favorite located in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA) and fostering kittens in her beach house in sunny San Diego, CA.

Mission: After living a double life, one as a science-based psychology student, the other as a deeply spiritual student of the universe, Katie shares how she came to blend the two and why it's important to be a "whole person" in your business.

Mindset: Hear about the common misconception Katie had to overcome in order to launch her dream business. Plus, amazing tips about what the Law of Attraction is and how to incorporate it into your life.

Marketing: Katie shares how she began creating leads and momentum leveraging Facebook groups, before even launching her website.

Momentum: Katie has studied the best to create systems for engaging her subscribers and continually bringing them value. Hear how all about what she's doing and her method to create this approach.

Masterminds: As Katie prepares to launch her 7-day mini course, she shares the mastermind inspiration that gave her the idea.  Plus, a great resource for anyone launching a business; Kate's Take: The Entrepreneur on Fire Audio Blog hosted by past guest, Kate Erickson.

Mastermind Challenge: Follow the link to find Katie's bonus audios just for Mastermind Your Launch Podcast listeners. Affirmations, Meditation and a Sleep Aid. Big thanks to Katie for taking the time to create these for us. I've listened and they are beautiful. 

Kristen Stocks is the founder of Kids Boost, a non-profit organization designed to help kids give back to the world using their gifts, talents and passions.

Mission: To empower kids to give back to the community while learning business skills and experiencing entrepreneurship for themselves. In this episode she shares the story of Jared, a former patient at the children’s hospital where she works, who inspired it all.

Mindset: Kristen actually had the idea for Kids Boost for several years before taking action. Hear her describe how starting small helped her launch her to finally big idea.

Marketing: “What I didn’t think I was ready for was all that I needed and more.”  Kristen shares the marketing moment she did quite feel ready for and how it helped get the word out in a big way.

Momentum: Now out of the launch phase, Kristen is enjoying hearing the stories and feedback from some of Kids Boost’s first graduates. Seeing her idea come to life and impact kids is giving her and Kids Boost momentum for the next chapter.

Masterminds: From the inspiration for it all, Jared, to her board members, and friends and family. Kristen shares what it means to surround yourself with a dream team and why it’s so important.

Mastermind Challenge: Do you have a big idea that has been rolling around in your head for years? Kristen felt overwhelmed by her big idea, but when she thought small, she found the courage to take action. Is there a small way that you can bring your idea to life? Share in the comments at mastermindyourlaunch.com

The Green Room camp is a program of re:imagine/ATL.
re:imagine/ATL is an innovative and relationally-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that empowers young people from all backgrounds to reimagine a flourishing Atlanta through creative technologies, collaboration and sustainable, holistic programs. re:imagine uses a project-based educational approach that combines film and music, storytelling, and entrepreneurship as a means of activating young people to positively impact their community. We believe that under this creative vision, the next generation can come together to form a single, vibrant voice that will change the world.

Mimika Cooney is on a mission to empower others to realize their full potential. South African Mimika is the host of MimikaTV, an interview web show that shares the journeys of successful entrepreneurs. She is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build a sustainable business doing what they love! As a digital marketing and branding strategist, Mimika helps solopreneurs attract their perfect clients and build a brilliant business. Mimika has been a pro photographer for 12 years in two countries (UK & USA), and has authored two books on the business of photography. Mimika teaches online courses in branding, marketing and video marketing. When she is not listening to audio business books and podcasts in the carpool line, she enjoys jazz dancing and gluten free tea parties with her three kids. Grab her Free Branding+Marketing Toolkit here www.mimikacooney.com

Kate Erickson is a creator, engager and implementer over at EntrepreneurOnFire, a 7-day a week podcast that interviews today's most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs. She is also the host of Kate's Take: The EntrepreneurOnFire Audio Blog and author of The Fire Path: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Online Business. Kate is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life through developing systems and processes that can help their business scale and grow.

Simon Smart has a resume thick enough to be used as a weapon.

After growing up all over the world, getting a law degree and then running away to study combat-oriented martial arts and meditation in Japan, Simon now resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Simon Smart believes that effectiveness in our business, our relationships and our lives comes from powerfully integrating our mind, bodies and spirit.

Meeting his wife while training thousands of soldiers in close-quarter combat skills before they deployed to the Middle East, he moved to the US just weeks before the economy crumbled. His journey took him through real estate, working with crime scene victims and delivering death notifications in the middle of the night, to working for a national Google partner where he somehow achieved national sales leader recognition while battling suicidal depression. Recognizing how incompatible a corporate role was with his desire to live as a free, independent powerful and present man, he walked away to became a sales and marketing consultant, creating millions of dollars of value for his clients on his own terms.

Simon’s primary mission now is Warrior Protocol, a training program and community based on ancient and modern warrior technologies, which connects male entrepreneurs with their full, Level 10, Kick-Ass Warrior selves - so that they can 10x their success in business, relationships and life.

You can connect with Simon on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/simon.smart.5) or through www.WarriorProtocol.com)

Celebrity artist Sonia Rodriguez reveals the true beauty of her clients through a clean and modern approach to makeup, with a hint of glamour. She has honed her craft for well over a decade by working with an array of artists that has led her to develop her very own signature look.

A NYC-based artist for many years, Sonia has had the pleasure of having her work featured on The View, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Live! With Regis and Kelly, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Oprah Presents Master Class…the list goes on and on. Her ability to connect with her clients and really target what they want has broadened her client list to include Kate Upton, Terrence Howard, Kristen Wiig, Robin Thicke, Soledad O’Brien and Shaquille O’Neal to name a few. Sonia is currently Head Makeup Artist at The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Comedy Central.

Sonia is the founder of the Beauty Mastermind which is a coaching program developed specifically for beauty professionals. The Beauty Mastermind allows Sonia to provide one-on-one coaching/mentorship services as well as hands-on workshops.

Ryan Walsh is a coach who teaches business owners how to double their productivity so they can work half as many hours. Using proven strategies from positive psychology and personal development, he shows business owners how to work less yet achieve more. Before becoming a coach, he graduated from Princeton University and then worked at Bridgewater Associates (the world’s #1 hedge fund), advising multiple departments to achieve 25% efficiency gains. He's also helped start and grow some of the top tech companies in California.

Clever, straightforward and true to herself, Dulce' Sloan is an Actor by trade and has been doing Stand Up Comedy for six years. Her credits include FOX NFL Sunday's "Riggle's Picks" and ABC's "Resurrection". She recently won 2nd place in the 2015 Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. This year she also performed at the Women in Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

In this episode, Dulce shares her journey from starting at open-mics to winning 2nd place at The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival.  Like Rocky getting ready for the fight, Dulce put everything on the line to give her best and tells us all about how her career has changed since taking that top spot. 

If you are working towards a next level in your life or career, lessons from her journey apply to so much more than comedy.  Get ready to be inspired and entertained. Watch for great things from this rising star. 

Christie Mims is the Founder and CEO of The Revolutionary Club, the number one destination for smart women who are unwilling to settle for anything less than career happiness. Compassionate, caring, and a little kick-ass, Christie is here to make sure that you love what you do (note: life is too short not to love what you do). A certified professional coach and recovering consultant with a background working for Fortune 500 companies, Christie has been there, done that, and worn those uncomfortable shoes. She's dispensed career advice for Forbes, LearnVest, Brazen Careerist, Yahoo! and many more, and can be seen speaking at the University of VA, The Daily Muse, Women for Hire, The US Army, and at a variety of other organizations. She recently did a happy dance when  her website was named a Forbes Top 100 for careers, because her goal is to start a career happiness revolution.

Despite being born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that was expected to take his life by age seven, nearly 40 years later, P.J. has not only lived a full life but in 2015 he launched his entrepreneurial journey. Listen to how he connecting with his life's purpose and how he's growing his business with the help of his friend and business coach, Nick Unsworth. Warning: Tissues may be needed.

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with personal transformation expert, Honoree Corder.  Honoree is a coach, author, speaker, wife and mother. She has built a business and lifestyle that she loves and she's here to share how you can too. 

Listen to exactly how she started her coaching business with only 6 clients. (Her strategy is one that anyone can implement today to begin gaining momentum as a coach.) The phrase, "Will work for food" is about to take on a new meaning!

Honoree also shares an incredible transformation story of a client who went from rock bottom to millionaire thanks to her focus on a new money mindset. 

Would you like to spend the summer wrapping up work at 10am and spending the day with your kids? Take a peek behind the curtain to how she is able to grow her business while increasing quality time with her family.

Susanna Spiccia is giving voice to communities through its youth.
Armed with a powerful idea—reimagine your voice, reimagine possibilities—Susanna Spiccia has helped to empower youth from all backgrounds to reshape their communities. Through creative technologies, collaboration and sustainable holistic programs, re:imagine/ATL is not only developing our youth, but also changing the city of Atlanta.

Megan is a graduate of Auburn University and earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Health Promotion and is also a certified ACSM Health Fitness Specialist. While at Auburn, she was a member of the Gymnastics Team (o6-07) and the Track & Field (09-10) team. After graduating and completing her athletic eligibility, she decided to pursue her athletic career further and tried out for the US Women’s Bobsled Team. She competed internationally for the US for 3 years, 1 year as a brakeman and 2 years as pilot. However, she ended up having two back to back crashes during training which resulted in a severe concussion that ultimately ended her bobsled career and has landed her back in the beautiful state of Georgia.

Megan went to work as an office assistant at Hill Company, Inc. While working in the office on a daily basis, she was quickly reminded of what sitting at a desk all day will do to one’s body and how harmful it can be to one’s health. With her passion for health and fitness, she incorporated a Fitness Incentive Program for the employees. The program was very successful and helped the company and employees in so many ways that she decided to take the program to other businesses and launched A Stronger Workplace. 

Ofelia de La Valette, owner and founder of Dance 101 didn’t find her calling to the dance world until the age of 35.  A successful insurance agent with her own company in Atlanta, Ofelia had been pounding away on the treadmill at her gym when the sounds of a cardio dance class caught her attention. Though humiliated at her own lack of skill, Ofelia jumped right in. Despite her embarrassment at being the worst in the class, Ofelia found a strengthened sense of self and scorched 20 pounds in the process. She was hooked. Today, Ofelia is providing the public with an opportunity to do for themselves what, until now, they could only watch others do on TV: to make their own leap -- from their living room to a classroom, from the audience to the stage. Listen and prepare to be transformed by the power of dance at Dance 101!

Nick Unsworth, CEO and Founder of Life on Fire, is a business coach with a focus on helping entrepreneurs build a business around their purpose. After achieving his dream of selling a business by the age of 30, Nick was surprised to find that reaching his long-time goal somehow didn’t have the lasting fulfillment he expected.
On a search to find more meaning in his career, he connected with a business coach that set his business and life ON FIRE. He’s now paying it forward by helping entrepreneurs break through fear, discover their purpose and build their legacy. Listen as he shares his 3 S Strategy that helped one recent client leave his full time job in only 5 months!
Nick also takes a deep dive into the power of mastermind groups and just how he incorporates them into his coaching program to help his client break through to the next level in their business. You do NOT want to miss this.

Learn more at MastermindYourLaunch.com

Susan Shepard founded CauseMatch after being inspired by her daughter's passion for giving back to children in need. The idea to connect the every day philanthropist to people in need within their own community sparked the idea for this one-of-a-kind online matchmaking service for charitable donations. Currently in the midst of a crowd-funding campaign, Susan shares step by step just how to launch and grow a non-profit. Listen in for her advice on taking a seed of an idea and how to turn it into your next venture. 

Learn more at MastermindYourLaunch.com

Bryan Scott, Owner of two Title Boxing Club franchises, shares what it means to be a Renaissance man and serial entrepreneur.  A successful NFL star whose career spanned 10 seasons and allowed him to play for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills, he is also a self-taught musician and Founder of the non-profit, Pick Your Passion Foundation for the Arts.  With Title Boxing locations in the works and a visit to the Shark Tank airing April 24th, is there anything he CAN'T do?! Find out just how he keeps reinventing himself and his biggest advice to anyone with a dream.

Sheryl Clay prepares to celebrate 40 years of dancing at Douglasville School of Dance. From building a school to performing in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, listen as she talks about overcoming fear, stepping into the unknown, and the one thing that makes it all worth it.

David and his wife, Suzanne, own a charming wine and cigar shop in downtown Alpharetta, GA called Tinderbox Vino 100. With a focus on having fun, connecting with customers and giving back to the community, David and Suzanne have created a business that people LOVE to shop in. Learn about the life-changing event that started their entrepreneurial journey and his advice for anyone looking to do the same.

Stefanie Sheehan, Founder and Host of Mastermind Your Launch, shares her personal journey and the driving force behind the Mastermind Your Launch Podcast. If you have a dream, but have hesitated to take action, do not miss her words on why you absolutely have to go for it.