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THE MAKING OF ME
Hosted by Aro Benaiah Kehinde · EN
“THE MAKING OF ME” is a podcast that explores the real experiences that shape who we become; the struggles, the lessons, the turning points, and the moments we usually keep to ourselves.
You’ll love this show if you enjoy honest storytelling, personal growth, and conversations that help you reflect on your own journey. Each episode breaks down simple but powerful truths about life, identity, and becoming better, one step at a time.
It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s made for anyone who’s growing, evolving, or finding their way.
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The Difference Between Leadership and Management: Why Most Organizations Get It Wrong | The Making of Me
Yesterday00:30:50Tap to summarizeAre you managing people — or actually leading them? There's a massive difference, and most organizations still don't know it.In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson breaks down the crucial differences between leadership and management — and why confusing the two is silently holding back organizations across every sector.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The critical difference between leadership and management — and why it matters more than everWhy people need to be led, not just managed — and how to make that shiftWhat truly makes a great leader in government, business, and nonprofit sectorsHow great leaders consistently bring out the best in their teamsActionable tips to improve your communication, influence, and personal growthWhy developing true leadership skills is the most important investment you can makeWhether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned manager, or simply passionate about making a positive impact — this episode will completely reframe how you think about leadership.🔗 Connect with Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson & find all his books and resources: http://www.thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/🔗 Connect with Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwaynejohnson📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it challenged your thinking🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Would you say you're more of a manager or a leader right now — and what's one thing you'd like to change?#Leadership #Management #PersonalGrowth #Influence #JohnsonLeadershipGroup #MakingOfMePodcast #DrKevinWayneJohnson #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #Communication #Nonprofit #BusinessLeadership #Inspiration #Motivation
Transcribe →Why Faith Doesn't Guarantee an Easy Life: Niki Kirby on Disappointment, Exile, and Real Hope
Yesterday00:25:51Tap to summarizeHave you ever done everything "right" — and still found life unbearably hard?In this honest and deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Niki Kirby — author of The Garden of Exile — opens up about wrestling with disappointment, parenting challenges, and the dangerous myth that faith guarantees an easy life.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why faith does not protect you from hardship — and why that's actually good newsThe honest truth about wrestling with disappointment when life doesn't go as plannedHow real hope is forged during the toughest seasons of life — not the easy onesWhy God sometimes equips us to flourish in places we never would have chosenThe powerful insights from Niki's book The Garden of Exile on finding purpose in painHow to find encouragement and perspective when you're in the middle of your own exileWhether you're in a season of exile or simply searching for real, unfiltered hope — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.🔗 Get Niki's book & learn more: https://nikikirby.com/🔗 Follow Niki Kirby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikierskinekirby?igsh=bHZuMHUyNjFzM2Nq&utm_source=qr📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it encouraged you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Has a difficult season ever led you somewhere you never expected to flourish?#Faith #Hope #Christianity #NikiKirby #TheGardenOfExile #MakingOfMePodcast #Podcast #ChristianFaith #Disappointment #Exile #RealHope #Encouragement #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Transformation
Transcribe →How a Difficult Childhood Built a Leader: Dan Leiva on Resilience, Accountability, and AI Ethics | The Making of Me
Yesterday00:26:47Tap to summarizeWhat if the hardest chapters of your childhood became the foundation of your most powerful leadership?In this compelling episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dan Leiva — founder, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of Amplified: The Top Playbook for Scaling Human Potential and AI — opens up about how his challenging upbringing shaped his views on leadership, resilience, and ethical accountability in today's AI-driven world.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How Dan's difficult childhood forged the resilience and character that defined his careerThe powerful journey of breaking cycles of abuse and becoming a people-first leaderBehind-the-scenes lessons from leading at Apple and eBay and the tough decisions that came with itWhy trust and ethical accountability matter more than ever as AI makes more decisions around usThe critical intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence in today's worldInsights from Dan's bestselling book on scaling human potential through AIWhether you're a leader, technologist, or simply someone on a journey of personal transformation — this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with integrity in every area of life.🔗 Learn more about Dan Leiva & CX Amplify: https://cxamplify.com/🔗 Connect with Dan Leiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danleiva📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — How has a difficult experience in your past shaped the leader you are today?#Leadership #AI #Resilience #Accountability #MakingOfMePodcast #DanLeiva #Podcast #AIEthics #HumanPotential #Apple #eBay #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #BreakTheCycle #TechLeadership
Transcribe →The Four Stages of Burnout: Why Success Can Be the Most Dangerous Sign | The Making of Me
2d ago00:29:16Tap to summarizeWhat if your greatest achievement was actually your loudest warning sign?In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Natalie Luke, PhD — who survived a year when her house burned down while delivering 15 peer-reviewed papers — reveals the four stages of burnout and why the most dangerous stage of all can look exactly like high performance.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The four stages of burnout and how to identify exactly where you areWhy high performance and success can be the most deceptive warning signs of burnoutHow Natalie survived one of the most overwhelming years of her life and what she learnedThe critical importance of designing responsibility before burnout forces your handPractical ways to recognize the warning signs before they become a crisisHow to use the Responsibility Reset framework to protect your health and careerIf you've ever mistaken exhaustion for ambition — this episode will completely change how you read your own warning signs.🔗 Take Natalie's free burnout diagnostic & get the Responsibility Reset Notebook: https://unceilingzone.com/🔗 Connect with Natalie Luke on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/natalielukephdbcmas/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it opened your eyes🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Which of the four stages of burnout do you think you're in right now?#Burnout #Leadership #MentalHealth #WorkLife #CareerAdvice #MakingOfMePodcast #NatalieLuke #Podcast #HighPerformance #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceWellness #ResponsibilityReset #SelfCare #Productivity #PersonalGrowth
Transcribe →How a Simple Question from Her Father Changed Kimberly's Life Forever | The Making of Me
2d ago00:30:08Tap to summarizeWhat if a single question — asked at just the right moment — could change the entire trajectory of your life?In this deeply inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Kimberly Miller shares how a childhood conversation with her father became the unexpected catalyst for her calling — shaping her into a global ministry leader whose impact now touches thousands worldwide.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The single question from her father that redirected Kimberly's entire life purposeHow a tumultuous birth story set the stage for an extraordinary faith journeyThe powerful lessons from the Woman at the Well story and how they translate into real-life actionHow personal faith and family teaching created a ripple effect felt around the worldThe defining moments in Kimberly's life that shaped her into a global ministry leaderHow to recognize and respond to the defining moments in your own lifeWhether you're searching for your purpose or simply need a reminder that ordinary moments can lead to extraordinary callings — this episode will inspire you to pay attention to the questions that matter most.🔗 Learn more & connect with Woman at the Well Ministries: https://womanatthewellministries.org/🔗 Follow Woman at the Well Ministries on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watwministries/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one question someone asked you that changed the direction of your life?#Faith #WomanAtTheWell #MakingOfMePodcast #KimberlyMiller #Ministry #Podcast #ChristianFaith #Purpose #Calling #Inspiration #GlobalMinistry #Transformation #DefiningMoments #PersonalGrowth #FamilyFaith
Transcribe →How a Simple Question from Her Father Changed Kimberly's Life Forever | The Making of Me
2d ago00:28:16Tap to summarizeWhat if a single question — asked at just the right moment — could change the entire trajectory of your life?In this deeply inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Kimberly Miller shares how a childhood conversation with her father became the unexpected catalyst for her calling — shaping her into a global ministry leader whose impact now touches thousands worldwide.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The single question from her father that redirected Kimberly's entire life purposeHow a tumultuous birth story set the stage for an extraordinary faith journeyThe powerful lessons from the Woman at the Well story and how they translate into real-life actionHow personal faith and family teaching created a ripple effect felt around the worldThe defining moments in Kimberly's life that shaped her into a global ministry leaderHow to recognize and respond to the defining moments in your own lifeWhether you're searching for your purpose or simply need a reminder that ordinary moments can lead to extraordinary callings — this episode will inspire you to pay attention to the questions that matter most.🔗 Learn more & connect with Woman at the Well Ministries: https://womanatthewellministries.org/🔗 Follow Woman at the Well Ministries on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watwministries/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one question someone asked you that changed the direction of your life?#Faith #WomanAtTheWell #MakingOfMePodcast #KimberlyMiller #Ministry #Podcast #ChristianFaith #Purpose #Calling #Inspiration #GlobalMinistry #Transformation #DefiningMoments #PersonalGrowth #FamilyFaith
Transcribe →Why "Work is Not Family" — How Blurring Boundaries in the Workplace Can Hurt You | The Making of Me
3d ago00:23:26Tap to summarizeHave you ever heard a company say "We're like a family here" — and felt something was off?In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Katie Hadiaris unpacks the very real dangers of the "work is family" mindset — and why healthy workplaces and healthy families must operate by completely different rules.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why the "we're like a family" culture is more harmful than most people realizeHow blurring the lines between work and family leads to confusing expectations and burnoutThe powerful connection between toxic work environments and retraumatizationThe essential boundaries you need to protect your wellbeing and career successWhy healthy workplaces and healthy families must function by different rulesPractical steps to heal from toxic work environments and reclaim your sense of selfIf you've ever felt exploited, confused, or burned out by a workplace that called itself a family — this episode will validate your experience and show you a better way.🔗 Find more insights & free resources: https://www.workisnotfamily.com/🔗 Connect with Katie Hadiaris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-jean-hadiaris-b5314a201/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Have you ever worked somewhere that called itself a "family"? What was your experience?#WorkplaceWellness #WorkIsNotFamily #MakingOfMePodcast #KatieHadiaris #BoundariesAtWork #Podcast #ToxicWorkplace #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #Retraumatization #CareerSuccess #HealthyBoundaries #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalGrowth
Transcribe →How Resilience Turns Rock Bottom Into a Comeback | The Making of Me
3d ago00:24:14Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to bounce back when life knocks you completely off your feet?In this honest and deeply motivating episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Leslie Alvarez shares her most powerful lessons on resilience — from becoming a single parent at 22 to overcoming devastating loss and ultimately building a thriving business from the ground up.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How Leslie navigated becoming a single parent at 22 and refused to let it define her limitsThe powerful lessons learned from overcoming devastating loss and starting overWhy embracing your struggles is the true secret to building lasting strengthHow to transform your lowest moments into the foundation for your greatest comebacksThe mindset shifts that helped Leslie build a thriving business against all oddsPractical insights on how to plan your comeback no matter where you're starting fromIf you're looking for real inspiration to rise after a setback — Leslie's story will remind you that your rock bottom is never the end of your story.🔗 Connect with Leslie Alvarez & learn more: https://www.lesliealvarez.com/🔗 Connect with Leslie Alvarez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieaalvarezpcam/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one moment of rock bottom that ultimately became your greatest comeback?#Resilience #Comeback #MakingOfMePodcast #LeslieAlvarez #SingleParent #Podcast #RockBottom #Transformation #BusinessGrowth #Strength #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #WomenEntrepreneurs #Overcoming #Inspiration
Transcribe →How a Wildland Firefighter Overcame Trauma: Thomas Wurm's Journey from Grief to Healing | The Making of Me
3d ago00:23:13Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the person trained to save others can no longer save himself?In this raw and powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Thomas Wurm — former US Forest Service wildland firefighter — shares his extraordinary journey from unimaginable loss and trauma on the fireline to a life-changing out-of-body experience that completely transformed his worldview and set him on a path to healing.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The unimaginable losses and trauma Thomas experienced as a wildland firefighterHow a life-changing out-of-body event became the turning point in his healing journeyWhy conventional therapy alone wasn't enough — and what finally made the differenceThe powerful role of mindset and somatic healing in reaching the true root of traumaHow Thomas now dedicates his life to helping others find their own path to healingWhy finding the right healing path for YOU is the most important step of allIf you've tried everything and still feel stuck — Thomas's story and insights could be the turning point you've been searching for.🔗 Learn more about Thomas Wurm & get free resources: https://www.mountainmindmastery.com/🔗 Follow Thomas Wurm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountain_mind_tricks/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one healing practice that has helped you work through a difficult experience?#MentalHealth #Firefighter #TraumaHealing #OvercomingAdversity #HealingJourney #MakingOfMePodcast #ThomasWurm #Podcast #SomaticHealing #PTSD #Mindset #WildlandFirefighter #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Transformation
Transcribe →Enduring Suffering: How Faith Got My Family Through Lyme Disease | The Making of Me
4d ago00:24:02Tap to summarizeWhat happens when life's deepest suffering doesn't just touch you — but hits your entire family all at once?In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, David Libby — author and Christian apologist — shares his raw and honest journey as his entire family battled long-term illness from Lyme disease and how their faith was tested, refined, and ultimately transformed in the process.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How David's family navigated years of pain, uncertainty, and unanswered questionsWhat it means for faith to be refined "like silver in a furnace" through prolonged sufferingHow head knowledge of faith became daily lived reality in the darkest of seasonsWhy holding on to hope matters even when the answers don't come easyThe powerful lessons that only long-term suffering and perseverance can teachHow David's story can encourage anyone wrestling with tough faith questionsWhether you're facing your own trials or simply need a reminder that faith can survive the fire — this episode will encourage and inspire you to keep going.📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it encouraged you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Has suffering ever refined or deepened your faith in an unexpected way?#Faith #LymeDisease #MakingOfMePodcast #DavidLibby #ChristianApologetics #Podcast #Suffering #Hope #ChristianFaith #Healing #Perseverance #FamilyFaith #Trials #Resilience #Inspiration
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