Best Walter Cullin Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #147: What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr. 38:16

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What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr. 🔥 Is success born from the flame inside, not the prizes in sight? 🌟 In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb sits down with educator, connector, podcast host, and author Walter Cullin Jr. 🧠💡 to reveal the true source of intrinsic motivation. 💪✨ Together, they …

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Ep. #149: What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s Minds? With Jeff Heggie 36:02

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What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s Minds? With Jeff Heggie 🔥 What if we taught young minds to master life before life tested them? 🎯 In this week’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb sits down with entrepreneur, author, and success coach Jeff Heggie 💪 to challenge everything we think we know about raising confident, cap…

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Ep. #148: How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn 45:13

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How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn 🏆✨ What happens when kids grow up chasing trophies instead of character? 💭 In today’s powerful conversation on The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects with Wendy Winn, an entrepreneur 💼, master saddle fitter 🤠, public speaker 🎤, life coach 🌱, and equine industry cons…

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Ep.#146: Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger 35:42

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Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger 🎙️ What if the biggest shift your teen needs isn’t therapy but coaching? 💭 In today’s powerful episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb is joined by 💫 Laura Ollinger, a speaker, educator, podcast host, teen and parent well-being coach, and mom of four teens, 👩‍👧‍👦 …

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Ep. #145: Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann 42:47

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Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann 🔥 Why are so many teens hurting, and what part do we play in it? 🧠💔 In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb interviews Rosalie Kissmann, a passionate 24-year educator and speaker on finding happiness 🎤📚, to uncover what’s really be…

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Breaking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Health & Healing | Therapist Nicholas Lueloff on What’s Your Motive? Podcast 1:33:36

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the What’s Your Motive? Podcast, host Walter Cullin Jr. sits down with Nicholas Lueloff, a licensed therapist who specializes in men’s and adolescent mental health. Together, they unpack the apprehensions, stigmas, and challenges surrounding men’s mental health and discuss Nicholas’s personal journey into …

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Ep. #144: Can Today’s Teen Failures Forge Tomorrow’s Greatest Victories? With Tevin Ali 34:04

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Dr. Kweku Amoasi on What’s Your Motive? Podcast | Men’s Mental Health, Stigma & Clinical Insights 1:18:29

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the What’s Your Motive? Podcast, host Walt Cullin Jr. sits down with Dr. Kweku Amoasi — Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker — for a powerful conversation on men’s mental health, breaking stigmas, and the importance of qualitative experiences in clinical practice. Together, we explore: 🚹 How cu…

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Ep. #143: What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney 39:52

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What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney 🌟✨ Is imperfection the secret to raising confident teens? 🎧 In today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb 🎙️ sits down with Derrick Kinney, a dad of four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, bestselling author 📚 of Good Money Revolution, and creator of Simple Teen Success 🚀, to …

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Ep. #142: How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart 43:07

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How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart What if teacher burnout wasn’t inevitable? ✨ In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb welcomes Rae Hughart to share simple, proven strategies that help educators and leaders build healthier classrooms 🏫 and stronger schools 📈. From time-saving tips ⏰ to sma…

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Ep. #141: Can Teens and Young Adults Master Their Future? With Sai Vasam 37:03

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Can Teens and Young Adults Master Their Future? With Sai Vasam 🔥✨ Why do so many young people feel stuck, even after doing “all the right things”? 🎓💡 In today’s episode, James McLamb connects with Sai Vasam, an educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Self-Investor. 🚀 Together, they uncover surprising truths about the challenges facing today’…

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Ep. #140: How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson 49:50

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How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson What if kids could see how today’s learning 📚 shapes tomorrow’s future? 🌟 In this week’s inspiring episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb talks with Shannon Anderson about purpose 🎯, motivation 💪, and building resilience 🔑. From sparking curiosity in the classroom 🏫 to guiding yo…

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Ep. #139: Can Teachers Truly Save the Next Generation? With Justin Pickens 41:52

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✨ What if the hardest seasons of life revealed your true calling? In this moving episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb 🎧 chats with Justin Pickens 🌱, who turned his story of adversity into a message of hope 💡. From battling the effects of a high ACE score 📊 to rediscovering his passion for education 📚, Justin shares powerful le…

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I Just Need A Minute: Creating Space for Men to Reflect & Reset 38:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Walter Cullin Jr. and Wyll Holloway dive into the heart of why they co-authored their third book, **“I Just Need A Minute: A Men’s Guide for Reflection & Reprieve.”** This conversation is about more than just a book — it's about the silent battles men face daily, the pressure to always be strong, and the overlooked i…

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Justin Young on Firefighter Life, Mental Health Battles, and Teaching Tomorrow’s Heroes 1:27:29

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Send us a text What’s it like to be a firefighter, husband, father, mental health advocate, and instructor—all at once? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Justin Young, Milwaukee firefighter and instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College, to discuss: 🚨 The real-life pressures behind the sirens 🧠 Mental health challenges first responders…

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Breaking Barriers in Golf | Mike Bradley on Mental Health, Family & Inspiring Youth | WYMP Podcast 48:33

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Send us a text In this episode of the What’s Your Motive? Podcast, we sit down with Mike Bradley, founder of Bradley Golf Academy and the 3rd African American pro golfer in Wisconsin. Mike shares his journey in the world of golf, the mental health benefits of the sport, and how his family played a vital role in his success. We also explore his miss…

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Collab Over Competition: Food, Culture & Conversation at Cream City Social with Mike Adams 1:16:47

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Send us a text In this special collaboration episode, I team up with Mike Adams, host of Tha Table Podcast, for a crossover that blends purpose-driven conversation with food culture. 🎙️🍽️ We pull up to Cream City Social Eatery in Milwaukee to break bread and build community—literally. From reviewing the menu to unpacking what collaboration over com…

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James Methu on Small Business, Economic Development, and Community Impact | What's Your Motive? Podcast 1:03:22

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Send us a text Welcome to the What's Your Motive? Podcast! In this episode, host Walter Cullin Jr. sits down with James Methu, former mayoral candidate, small business advocate, and community leader. James shares insights on small business growth, economic development, and his vision for empowering communities. Whether you're an entrepreneur, commu…

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From Classroom to Kitchen: Tomira White of Delicious Bites on Feeding Teachers & Building a Business 48:50

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Send us a text In this episode of What’s Your Motive?, host Walt Cullin Jr. sits down with Tomira White, the passionate entrepreneur and founder of Delicious Bites. Once a dedicated educator, Tomira shares her journey from the classroom to launching a thriving food business that’s feeding more than just customers — she’s feeding the community. We d…

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Behind the Lens with Ramon 'Swift' Sloan: Filmmaking, Vision, and the Rise of Swift Motion Pictures 1:33:45

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Send us a text Step into the creative world of Ramon "Swift" Sloan — CEO of Swift Motion Pictures, acclaimed director, writer, producer, and author. In this exclusive episode of the What's Your Motive? podcast, we uncover the journey of a visionary filmmaker who’s redefining storytelling in the independent film industry. 🎬 Learn how Ramon built his…

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Preserving Legacy: Rochelle Einsiedel on Photographing Family History, Healing Through Images, & Being a Black Woman in Photography 1:47:48

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Send us a text 📸 In this powerful conversation, photographer and entrepreneur Rochelle Einsiedel shares her journey of documenting family history, using photography as a tool for healing from trauma, and navigating the industry as a Black female photographer. From capturing intimate family moments to preserving cultural heritage, Rochelle discusses…

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Co-Founding Black Clinicians Milwaukee: Kia Holloway on Mental Health & Advocacy 54:06

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Kia Holloway, therapist, mental health advocate, and Co-Founder of Black Clinicians Milwaukee. Kia shares her journey in co-founding an organization dedicated to supporting Black mental health professionals and the community. She discusses the stigma around mental health, the effects of COVID-19 on m…

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From Faith to Film: Uniquica Askew on Being Cast in Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight & More 1:08:34

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Send us a text On this episode of the What's Your Motive? Podcast, we sit down with actress, entertainer, and Christian Inspirational Speaker, Uniquica Askew to discuss her incredible journey in the entertainment industry. From being cast in The Six Triple Eight, Lake Terror Drive, Divorce In Black, and Beauty In Black to working with Kerry Washing…

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Empowering Educators: Practical Strategies for Real-World Teaching with Rae Hughart 50:03

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Send us a text In this episode of What’s Your Motive?, Walter Cullin Jr. sits down with Rae Hughart—educator, author, and advocate for effective and efficient teaching practices. Rae shares insights from her teaching journey, discussing how to empower educators through practical professional development, real-world exposure in the classroom, and in…

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Against the Odds: Darryl Watts Jr.'s Journey to Law & Legacy 1:28:32

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of What's Your Motive?, host Walter Cullin Jr. sits down with criminal defense attorney Darryl Watts Jr. to discuss his incredible journey to becoming a lawyer against all odds. From commuting daily from Milwaukee to UIC Law while balancing family responsibilities to overcoming systemic barriers and the chal…

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Ep. #138: Why Are Teens Struggling So Much with Discipline? With Dave Christensen 34:14

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Why Are Teens Struggling So Much with Discipline? With Dave Christensen 🔥 How do you build rock-solid discipline and resilience? 🤔💥 In this episode, 🎙️ James McLamb links up with Coach Dave Christensen—legendary football coach 🏈 turned keynote speaker 🎤 and leadership expert. 🏆 With 40 years of molding athletes into champions at powerhouse programs…

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Building Bridges: Young Professionals, Relationships & Collaboration w/ Khalif El-Amin 1:06:53

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Send us a text In this episode of What's Your Motive?, we sit down with Khalif El-Amin, co-founder of Young Enterprising Society (YES), to discuss the power of social outlets for young professionals, the critical role relationships play in success, and the real struggles of collaboration. Khalif shares insights on fostering meaningful connections, …

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Ep. #137: Are We Teaching Kids the Wrong Way to Handle Bullying? With Justin Larsen 37:55

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Are We Teaching Kids the Wrong Way to Handle Bullying? With Justin Larsen 🔥 What if how we teach kids to handle bullying is making things worse? 🤯 In today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb welcomes Justin Larson 🏆, a speaker, educator, and founder of LarsenMotivates 🚀, who shares his raw and powerful journey from being bul…

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Young Entrepreneur Bounces Back: Desmond Bentley’s $50,000 Scam Story and Path to Success 59:44

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Desmond Bentley, a young entrepreneur in the credit repair industry, opens up about his journey to success and the challenges he's overcome. After being scammed out of $50,000 by his own mentor, Desmond didn’t let this setback define him. Instead, he used it as fuel to learn valuable lessons, reflect on his…

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Ep. #136: Are We Raising Resilient Kids or Setting Them Up to Struggle? With Kwesi Millington 33:28

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🔥 Are today’s teens struggling more, or are they facing tougher challenges than past generations? 🤔 In this powerful episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb jives with Kwesi Millington 🎤—keynote speaker, coach, resilience expert, author, and former RCMP Police Officer 🚔—to uncover what’s happening with youth today. Kwesi break…

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From Hoops to Leadership: The Ben Hailey Story 52:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the What’s Your Motive? Podcast, we sit down with Ben Hailey—a champion, coach, and mentor—to discuss his journey from winning state championships to shaping young men into leaders. 🏀 Messmer Boys Varsity Head Coach 🏆 2x State Champion (Dominican High, ‘04 & ‘05) 📚 Educator & Mentor, Guiding Boys to Men Coach Haile…

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Navigating Justice: A Conversation with Criminal Defense Lawyer Justin Padway 48:53

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Send us a text In this episode of the What's Your Motive? Podcast, host interviews special guest Justin Padway, a distinguished criminal defense lawyer. Justin shares his incredible journey from childhood influences to working on high-profile cases like the exoneration of Daryl Howard. He discusses his experiences with the Innocence Project, his ed…

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Ep. #135: What’s the Secret to Raising Strong, Confident Kids in Today’s World? With Paul Plotkin 37:02

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🎙️ What if the secret to raising confident, resilient kids is letting them struggle? 🚀 In this episode, host James McLamb sits down with Paul Plotkin, founder and creator of Mission Grit™, to explore how intentional challenges and hands-on experiences shape the next generation of leaders. 💪 Paul shares his inspiring journey from military service 🌟 …

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Overcoming Stereotypes and Building Community: Corey Stewart's Journey 52:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the What's Your Motive? Podcast, the host engages in an insightful conversation with childhood friend Corey Stewart, also known as C Stew or Worldwide Stew. Corey shares his experiences growing up in Milwaukee, his unique educational journey, and how he developed a strong work ethic from his parents. He delves into…

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Ep. #134: How Can We Empower Young People to Speak Up, Seek Help, and Thrive? With Zion Givens 44:56

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🌟 How do you help youth build confidence to speak up about their struggles? 🤔 In today’s episode, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects with Zion “Z” Givens, a mental health advocate 🌈 and co-founder of Up To It, a platform helping youth 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 and adults connect and thrive 💪 while unpacking the critical topic of mental health in youth. 🧠 Together, they dis…

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Coach Tanisha Marie | Empowering Youth with Financial Literacy | What's Your Motive Podcast 35:07

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Send us a text In this episode of the 'What's Your Motive? Podcast, the host welcomes Tanisha Marie, a serial entrepreneur, author, educator, and Amazon influencer dedicated to community empowerment. Tanisha shares her journey from New York, highlighting her work in financial literacy, especially for children and adults. She discusses her book, 'AB…

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Ep. #133: Why Are Teens Struggling With Connection More Than Ever? With Nathan Wray 42:12

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📱✨ Are today’s youth more connected or lonely than ever before? 🌐🤔 In this compelling episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb sits down with Nathan Wray, a youth life coach and speaker, to uncover the truth about today’s generation’s challenges. 🤝💡 Together, they explore how digital devices 📲 have created a “disconnected conne…

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HR to Education: Kaitlin Henze’s Journey in Change Making and Empowering Students and Adults with Data Skills 36:08

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Send us a text Creating Change Through Data - A Conversation with Kaitlin Henze In this episode of the What's Your Motive Podcast, host Walt interviews Kaitlin Henze, Education Outreach Specialist at Storytelling with Data. They discuss Kaitlin's journey from her upbringing in Menlo Park, California, through her college years in North Carolina, to …

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Ep. #132: How Can Teens Chase Greatness? with Chase Livingston 38:50

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How Can Teens Chase Greatness? with Chase Livingston 🎯 What’s holding teens back from becoming their best selves? 🧗‍♂️ In this episode, host James McLamb chats with fitness coach and youth mentor Chase Livingston, "Your Trainer for Life." 💪 Chase shares his inspiring journey from a two-time college dropout to becoming a personal trainer, speaker, a…

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Ep. #131: Are Betting Apps Creating a Generation at Risk of Gambling Addiction? With Saul Malek 38:54

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🎙️ How does a harmless bet spiral into a life-altering addiction? 🎲 In this compelling episode, James McLamb sits down with public speaker Saul Malek to uncover a hidden crisis—gambling addiction among teens and young adults. 💬 Saul candidly shares his journey into sports betting during college, revealing the emotional 💔 and financial 💸 toll it too…

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Ep. #130: How Can We Help Teens Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Their Worth? With Kate Garnes 45:45

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How Can We Help Teens Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Their Worth? With Kate Garnes 🎧✨ How do you help young people see their worth in a world constantly telling them they're insufficient? 🌍💔 In today’s episode, host James McLamb chats with motivational speaker, author, DJ, gladiator, and former Disney performer Kate Garnes 🎤🎉 to explore teens' str…

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Ep. #129: How Can Teens Find True Confidence In Who They Really Are? With Morgan Hannaleck 34:07

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🌟 What does it indeed mean to embrace yourself? 🎙️💖 In this heartfelt episode, 🌈 James McLamb chats with Morgan Hannaleck, a mental health speaker, author, and therapist, 🌱 about her powerful journey of overcoming an eating disorder 🏋️‍♀️ and rediscovering her true self. 🧘‍♀️ Together, they discuss real-life strategies 📚 for helping teens face soci…

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Kristen Freeman: Yoga, Mental Health, and Community Building 54:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the What's Your Motive? Podcast, host Walt Cullin Jr. welcomes Kristen Freeman, a registered yoga instructor, community activist, and mental health advocate. Kristen shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting her passion for yoga and mental health advocacy, especially in the wake …

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The Journey of a Young Entrepreneur: My Inner Horse 25:19

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Send us a text In this episode of the What's Your Motive podcast, host Walt Cullin Jr. interviews Neil Namburar, a recent high school graduate and aspiring entrepreneur. Neil shares his journey of starting his clothing brand, My Inner Horse, which focuses on promoting intrinsic motivation among young people. The conversation delves into the importa…

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Ep. #128: What Can We Do Today To Help Teens Reshape Their Future? With Kevin Mecchella 34:50

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🌟📚🎶 How do the stories teens tell themselves shape their choices and future? 💭🌈 In this episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️✨ host James McLamb speaks with Kevin Mecchella, a youth speaker, musician, and behavioral coach, about empowering teens to rewrite their stories and make wise decisions. 🔑🙌 Kevin shares his journey of resilience, 🌍🎸 th…

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Ep. #127: Is The Younger Generation Becoming Too Fragile? with Kimberly Clark 33:02

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🔥💪🌟 What does it take for young people to build true confidence and resilience? 🤔👀💭 James McLamb chats with Kimberly Clark, a Navy veteran, ⚓ bestselling author, and emotional intelligence expert, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming bullying, insecurities, trauma, and addiction 💔🤕🚀. In this eye-opening episode, Kimberly reveals the seven …

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Ep. #126: How Can You Inspire Students to Become Great Leaders? With Asley and Jose 35:30

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🔥🌟💪 Are today’s teens missing out on seeing their true potential? 🚀💡 James McLamb welcomes 👯‍♂️ Asley and Jose, best friends, speakers, and founders of Noble Sheep 🤝✨, who are on a mission to inspire youth to become great leaders. 🗣️💭 These two passionate leaders share personal stories, real-life tips, and practical advice to help young people find…

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Ep. #125: Does Emotional Strength Outperform Talent? Insights from Robert Taylor 32:52

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💪Are young athletes today facing more than physical challenges? 🏃‍♂️💥 In this episode, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects young athletes' emotional struggles with Educator, Leader, Mentor, and Coach Robert Taylor. ⚡⚽ They discuss how frustration 😤 and pressure 🏋️‍♂️ impact performance and why emotional intelligence 🧠 is vital on and off the field. ⚽🏆 Ro…

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Ep. #124: Can We Really Create Positive School Cultures? A Conversation with Dr. Jim Van Allan 38:24

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🎙️💡✨ How can schools create an uplifting environment where teachers and students thrive? 🌟📚 In this episode, James McLamb sits down with Dr. Jim Van Allan, Educator, Speaker, and President of The Energy Bus for Schools, to discuss their nationwide program to improve school culture. 🚍💼 Dr. Jim shares real-life stories and powerful strategies that he…

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Ep. #123: Youth Sports Done Right: Lessons for Raising Resilient Athletes with Kirsten Jones 50:08

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🎯🏆✨ Are you worried about putting too much pressure on your young athlete? 🤔 In this episode, host James McLamb talks with Kirsten Jones, a peak performance and sports parenting coach, about the growing pressures in youth sports. 🏅⚽ They offer practical advice on helping kids enjoy sports without feeling overwhelmed, 🧠💡 preventing burnout, and enco…