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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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How to Spot a Credit Repair Scam: Protecting Yourself When Rebuilding Credit | The Making of Me
Jul 1500:39:20Tap to summarizeAre you trying to rebuild your credit — but terrified of being taken advantage of in the process?In this practical and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Rafeek Nassief — credit repair expert and financial professional — breaks down the telltale signs of fraudulent credit repair services and exactly what legitimate help should look like.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The red flags of credit repair scams that most people miss until it's too lateWhy legitimate credit repair companies never charge upfront fees — and what to do if they doThe safest steps to improve your credit without falling victim to predatory servicesCommon credit repair myths that keep people stuck and strugglingHow to access ethical, transparent credit services you can actually trustThe practical tools and knowledge to rebuild your credit with confidenceWhether you're starting from scratch or simply trying to protect yourself — this episode will give you everything you need to know before working with any credit repair service.🔗 Book a free consultation with Rafeek Nassief: https://team.premiumcapitalcalifornia.com/rafeek-nassief🔗 Connect with Rafeek Nassief on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafeek-n-1babbb31/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Have you ever encountered a credit repair scam? What happened?#CreditRepair #FinancialAdvice #ConsumerProtection #CreditScams #PersonalFinance #MakingOfMePodcast #RafeekNassief #Podcast #CreditScore #FinancialLiteracy #RebuildingCredit #MoneyTips #ScamAlert #FinancialFreedom #CreditHealth
Transcribe →Transforming Addiction: Why You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Begin Recovery | The Making of Me
Jul 1500:36:21Tap to summarizeWhat if you don't have to lose everything before you decide to get better?In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Peg O'Connor — philosopher, author, and recovery advocate — unpacks why the idea of hitting rock bottom can be dangerously misleading — and how you can choose recovery before losing it all.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why the "rock bottom" myth can actually delay and derail recoveryThe real gap between knowing you have a problem and being truly ready to recoverHow Peg's own powerful story shaped her decades of teaching and advocacyPractical steps for reclaiming your life and embracing possibility right nowWhy every path to healing is unique — and why that's actually a strengthHow to build lasting change before crisis forces your handWhether you're struggling with addiction yourself or loving someone who is — this episode will show you that recovery doesn't have to start at the bottom.🔗 Take Peg's free Ready to Recover Quiz & find resources: https://pegoconnorauthor.com/🔗 Connect with Peg O'Connor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peg-o-connor-4b343436/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it gave you hope🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one thing that helped you or a loved one take the first step toward recovery?#Recovery #Addiction #RockBottom #Transformation #MentalHealth #Philosophy #MakingOfMePodcast #PegOConnor #Podcast #SoberLife #AddictionRecovery #Healing #Hope #ChooseRecovery #PersonalGrowth
Transcribe →How Joel Rakow's Outsider Experience Shaped His Leadership, Writing, and the Liberty Index | The Making of Me
Jul 1400:38:10Tap to summarizeWhat if never fitting in was actually the greatest gift you ever received?In this fascinating episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Joel Rakow shares how growing up as an outsider in post-WWII Oklahoma fueled a remarkable journey from baseball fields to Harvard, government service, and authorship — and ultimately led to the creation of the groundbreaking Liberty Index.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How not belonging in a tight-knit community became the foundation of Joel's resilience and leadershipThe journey from small-town Oklahoma to Harvard and government serviceWhat motivated Joel to write Life in Woke America and the courage it requiredHow the Liberty Index uses AI to evaluate political figures and institutions against the U.S. ConstitutionThe powerful lessons of questioning the status quo and valuing authenticity over conformityWhy speaking up — even when it's unpopular — is the hallmark of true leadershipWhether you agree with Joel or not — his story offers powerful insights on resilience, courage, and the freedom to think for yourself.🔗 Learn more about Joel Rakow & find his book: https://www.lifeinwokeamerica.com/🔗 Connect with Joel Rakow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/Joel-Rakow📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it challenged your thinking🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Has being an outsider ever shaped your perspective or leadership in a powerful way?#Leadership #Writing #LibertyIndex #JoelRakow #LifeInWokeAmerica #MakingOfMePodcast #Podcast #Resilience #Authenticity #Harvard #AITechnology #Constitution #Courage #PersonalGrowth #Outsider
Transcribe →How Surviving a High-Risk Pregnancy Transformed My Faith and Purpose | The Making of Me
Jul 1400:40:32Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the doctors give up hope — but you choose to build your faith instead?In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Yolonda Troupe Smith shares her extraordinary journey through a high-risk pregnancy with 11 fibroid tumors — a life-threatening experience that became the defining moment of her faith, her transformation, and her purpose.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How battling 11 fibroid tumors and life-threatening pain became a catalyst for deeper faithWhy activating faith through action matters more than simply having informationHow Yolonda overcame a devastating prognosis from doctors by choosing hope against all oddsThe powerful role of prayer and scripture in navigating life's most terrifying momentsWhy true growth happens not in the absence of crisis — but when you build with God in the middle of itHow a near-tragedy transformed into a profound sense of purpose and revelationIf you've ever faced impossible odds and wondered if faith was enough — Yolonda's story will remind you that it is.🔗 Find more uplifting stories & resources from Yolonda Troupe Smith: https://www.yolondatroupesmith.com/🔗 Follow Yolonda Troupe Smith on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yolondatroupesmith📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it moved you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Has a crisis ever deepened your faith and transformed your purpose?#Faith #HighRiskPregnancy #MakingOfMePodcast #YolondaTroupeSmith #Transformation #Podcast #Prayer #Hope #FibroidsAwareness #MiracleStory #ChristianFaith #Purpose #Resilience #BuildingWithGod #Inspiration
Transcribe →How Having Honest Conversations About Money Can Transform Your Relationship | The Making of Me
Jul 1400:43:17Tap to summarizeWhat if the way you talk about money with your partner was actually a reflection of how deeply you love each other?In this warm and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Kristen and Roger Mansourian — marriage educators and entrepreneurs — share personal stories and practical tips on how open, honest money conversations can completely transform your relationship and your financial future.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why how couples talk about money often mirrors how they love each otherHow to overcome inherited money fears that silently sabotage relationshipsThe transformative power of "money dates" and how to make them work for youPractical tips for aligning financial goals with your partner without conflictHow breaking old money patterns strengthens intimacy and trustThe step-by-step 8 Money Dates experience and how it can change everythingWhether you're newlyweds or seasoned partners — this episode will give you the tools to finally have the money conversations that bring you closer together.🔗 Try the transformational 8 Money Dates experience: https://stan.store/leemansourian🔗 Follow Kristen and Roger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leemansourian📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — When was the last time you had an honest money conversation with your partner?#MoneyTalks #Relationships #MarriageAdvice #Communication #Finance #MakingOfMePodcast #KristenAndRogerMansourian #8MoneyDates #Podcast #CouplesGoals #FinancialFreedom #MoneyDates #Intimacy #MarriageEducation #Transformation
Transcribe →How the COPE Method Transforms Grief Into Personal Growth | The Making of Me
Jul 1300:29:38Tap to summarizeWhat if the framework that could heal your grief was born from the deepest loss imaginable?In this deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Corey Jefferson — executive coach and US Navy submarine veteran — shares how losing his sister became the catalyst for creating the powerful COPE Method — a practical, life-changing framework for moving through grief and pressure with clarity and resilience.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The heartbreaking loss that inspired Corey to create the COPE MethodThe four powerful pillars — Clarity, Ownership, Process, and Execution — and how to apply themHow the COPE Method works not just for leadership and work — but as a daily lifestyle toolPractical strategies for moving through grief without getting stuck in itHow US Navy submarine training shaped Corey's approach to pressure and resilienceReal insights and hope for anyone navigating loss, pain, or mental health challengesIf you're navigating grief or simply looking for real, practical strategies for mental well-being — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.🔗 Find more resources & connect with Corey Jefferson: https://esthermediagroup.org/🔗 Follow Corey Jefferson on X: https://x.com/Cope_Method📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it gave you hope🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Which letter of the COPE Method do you need most in your life right now?#Grief #COPEMethod #MakingOfMePodcast #CoreyJefferson #NavyVeteran #Podcast #MentalHealth #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Loss #Clarity #Ownership #Healing #ExecutiveCoaching #Transformation
Transcribe →Overcoming Setbacks: How Persistence and Optimism Shape Success at Any Age | The Making of Me
Jul 1300:33:55Tap to summarizeWhat if your biggest setbacks were actually your greatest teachers — and it was never too late to prove it?In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Edward Doherty — author of Observation at the Speed of Life — shares the remarkable journey from rejection to running the Boston Marathon at 70 and the powerful lessons in persistence, optimism, and lifelong achievement that came with it.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How Edward went from rejection to running the Boston Marathon at age 70The real, unfiltered meaning of "don't quit" — and how to live it every dayWhy optimism is the ultimate key to success at work, in family, and beyondHow your biggest setbacks can become your most powerful teachersThe importance of investing in others and lifting people up along your journeyWhy it is truly never too late to chase your goals and keep growingWhether you're facing rejection, starting over, or simply need a reminder to keep going — Edward's story will inspire you to get back up and keep moving forward.🔗 Learn more about Edward Doherty: https://ambroselanden.com/🔗 Connect with Edward Doherty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-doherty-ab65875/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it motivated you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one setback that ultimately became your greatest teacher?#Persistence #Optimism #MakingOfMePodcast #EdwardDoherty #BostonMarathon #Podcast #NeverTooLate #Resilience #Motivation #Setbacks #LifelongLearning #PersonalGrowth #Success #DontQuit #Inspiration
Transcribe →How Vulnerability and Authenticity Drive Real Visibility for Entrepreneurs | The Making of Me
Jul 1300:22:01Tap to summarizeWhat if the secret to standing out as an entrepreneur wasn't perfection — but showing up as your most real, imperfect, human self?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Kimberly Spencer — bestselling author and founder of Crown Yourself — reveals why true visibility comes from owning your story and why being authentic, not polished, is the ultimate key to influence and impact.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The game-changing difference between projecting expertise and truly embodying itWhy vulnerability and authenticity are your greatest tools for building trustHow owning your struggles, flaws, and growth sets you apart in a crowded marketCandid insights — including stories about high-profile celebrities — on what real influence looks likeWhy sharing your journey, not just your successes, attracts loyal followers and clientsHow to ditch imposter syndrome and amplify your authentic voice with confidenceIf you're ready to stop hiding behind perfection and start building real, lasting influence — this episode will show you exactly how.🔗 Dive deeper on the Crown Yourself Podcast: https://www.crownyourself.com/🔗 Connect with Kimberly Spencer on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it empowered you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one vulnerable truth about your journey you've been afraid to share publicly?#Vulnerability #Authenticity #MakingOfMePodcast #KimberlySpencer #CrownYourself #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Visibility #ImposterSyndrome #PersonalBranding #Influence #Storytelling #WomenEntrepreneurs #PersonalGrowth #Motivation
Transcribe →Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Technical Skill in Leadership | The Making of Me
Jul 1200:12:13Tap to summarizeWhat if the most important skill for leadership success has nothing to do with what you know — and everything to do with how you connect?In this insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Christian Espinosa — cybersecurity expert, author, and founder of Blue Goat Cyber — makes a compelling case for why emotional intelligence consistently outperforms technical skill in leadership, and what you can do to develop it.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why emotional intelligence matters more than technical expertise in today's rapidly changing landscapeHow communication, self-awareness, and people skills create lasting leadership impactThe practical steps to cultivate emotional intelligence in yourself and your teamHow to build stronger teams, relationships, and organizations through empathy and connectionWhy technical knowledge has a shelf life — but emotional intelligence only growsValuable insights for startup founders, innovators, and professionals at every levelWhether you're leading a team of two or an organization of thousands — this episode will challenge how you think about what it truly takes to lead.🔗 Learn more about Christian Espinosa: https://christianespinosa.com/🔗 Connect with Christian Espinosa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it challenged your thinking🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Would you rather work for a leader with high IQ or high EQ? Why?#EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #MakingOfMePodcast #ChristianEspinosa #BlueGoatCyber #Podcast #EQ #SelfAwareness #TeamBuilding #PersonalDevelopment #Cybersecurity #StartupLife #ProfessionalGrowth #Mindset #Innovation
Transcribe →How Intergenerational Conversations Transform Faith Communities | The Making of Me
Jul 1200:28:55Tap to summarizeWhat happens when teens and elders sit in the same room — and actually listen to each other?In this thought-provoking episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Brenda Seefeldt unpacks the transformative power of intergenerational conversations in faith communities — and why breaking out of age-segregated church traditions is exactly what young people need to develop resilience, wisdom, and a deep sense of belonging.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why age-segregated church traditions may be holding faith communities backThe powerful impact of teens and elders learning side-by-side in real timeReal stories of young people and older adults connecting over shared experiences and wisdomHow intergenerational relationships help young people develop resilience and a sense of belongingWhat a new kind of church looks like — where every voice truly mattersHow shared wisdom across generations strengthens the entire faith communityWhether you lead a faith community, work with young people, or simply care about the future of the church — this episode will challenge and inspire you to bridge the generational gap.🔗 Learn more about Brenda Seefeldt & Bravester: https://bravester.com/🔗 Connect with Brenda Seefeldt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-seefeldt-6993a6/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one piece of wisdom you've received from someone from a different generation?#Faith #IntergenerationalConversations #MakingOfMePodcast #BrendaSeefeldt #Bravester #Podcast #Church #YoungPeople #Community #Belonging #Resilience #Wisdom #FaithCommunity #ChurchLeadership #Transformation
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