Here at 2STUBBORN2FAIL we motivate every day people to begin their entrepreneurial journeys by exposing and highlighting the lives of real entrepreneurs that are making it happen. If this interests you then press play!

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Troop, an artist with a profound commitment to growth and joy in his craft, has journeyed through the peaks and valleys of the music industry. He learned the hard way that achieving success doesn&#39;t guarantee the exhilaration and passion that initially fueled his artistry. There was a time, not long ago, when Troop confronted a disheartening reality: the music that once brought him boundless pleasure had become a source of discontent.Off camera, in candid moments of reflection, Troop realized that the essence of his work needed to circle back to its original intent—fun. He understood that to preserve the spark that set his musical journey alight, he had to reclaim control and steered his creative process to rekindle that joy.Looking over his shoulder at the artist he was a decade earlier, Troop vowed not to remain stagnant. He set his sights on evolution, not just for its own sake but to ensure that his audience could witness the unfolding of an artist in constant metamorphosis. Troop envisions his career not as a static image but as a dynamic, ever-changing portrait of progression—a benchmark of how far he has come and how much further he intends to go, always with a sense of delight in every beat he crafts.

Love, Respect & The State of Hip Hop W/ Troop DZA

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Jamie is an innovator in personal transformation, dedicated to guiding individuals through the profound journey of reinventing themselves. Recognizing the widespread desire for change, Jamie has harnessed their experience in self-reinvention and condensed it into a formula—a step-by-step process for those seeking to overhaul their lives or businesses. Coined as &#34;embracing your main character energy,&#34; Jamie&#39;s method empowers people to take center stage in the story of their life, rewriting their narrative with intention and purpose. Having tested this transformative approach personally, Jamie is passionate about sharing their wisdom and watching others unlock a new realm of possibilities—becoming completely different, fulfilled versions of themselves.Welcome back to &#34;2 Stubborn 2 Fail,&#34; where grit meets growth! I’m your host, Derrin Perkins, and today, we&#39;re diving into the &#34;Bliss Code&#34; with the unstoppable Jamie—a beacon of persistence and triumph. In this episode, we unpack the resilience code that transforms failures into stepping stones. Jamie returns to share her pivotal &#34;too stubborn to fail&#34; moment and how it reshaped her approach to business challenges.Join us as we explore the power of being relentless, the necessity of feedback during low points, and the genesis of the Bliss Code Academy—a haven of self-mastery for women founded on accountability and communal upliftment. Jamie lets us in on how crucial simplicity and focus are for penetrating insights and meaningful connections, even more so in our pursuit of passion over a regular 9 to 5 grind.We&#39;ll also get personal with our &#34;This or That&#34; segment, where Jamie reveals her preference for mindfulness and serenity and discusses their influence on the blissful life. The discussion takes a deeper dive into authenticity, the impact of social media on self-perception, and the art of manifestation.From tales of her own podcast &#39;The Bliss Code&#39; to leaving her job for full-time entrepreneurship, Jamie exemplifies what it means to rewrite your story. So buckle up as we decode bliss, unmask the faces of success, and celebrate the journey of growth with Jamie—our guiding light on the path to reinvention. Are you ready to crack your bliss code? Let&#39;s get into it!

Unleashing Success W/ Jamie Drew

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Tiffini Spry takes great pride in customer satisfaction and quality. She is confident in her abilities to create exceptional videos and photos. However, she understands the importance of seamless guest interactions and ensuring that everyone is happy throughout the entire process. Tiffini recently provided the her 360 photobooth services for my wife&#39;s 40th Birthday Celebration. Tiffini&#39;s approach is to take care of everything on her end, leaving her clients with no worries. She continually works towards this goal and hopes for continued success in her endeavors. Welcome back to another episode of &#34;Too Stubborn to Fail,&#34; the podcast where we explore stories of triumph over adversity. I&#39;m your host, Derrin Perkins, and today we have an incredible guest joining us. Her name is Tiffany Spry, the owner of Pose 360 Photo Booth. Tiffini is a true example of someone who lives by the motto &#34;Too stubborn to fail, do it anyway.&#34; As we dive into our conversation with Tiffini, we&#39;ll discover the challenges she has faced in building her business and how she has overcome them. With a 17-year career in pharmaceutical sales, Tiffini brings a wealth of experience in business management, client management, and territory management to her endeavors. She not only strives to operate her 360 booth like no one else but also ensures that everyone who steps into it feels like a superstar. During our conversation, Tiffini shares how she has aligned herself with industry professionals who excel at what she aspires to do. She treats her business as a business and not just a side hustle, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and stand out from the crowd. But Tiffini&#39;s journey hasn&#39;t been without its challenges. She talks candidly about the moments of rejection and self-doubt she has experienced while reaching out to potential clients. Despite setbacks, Tiffini remains undeterred, constantly seeking new opportunities and refusing to let rejection hinder her pursuit of success. We also explore Tiffini&#39;s transition from her corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur. The launch of her company, Pose 360, brought excitement and new opportunities, but also numerous responsibilities as a solopreneur. Tiffini shares the realities of juggling multiple aspects of the business, from marketing and equipment testing to working with clients and preparing for events. In our conversation, we also touch on Tiffini&#39;s experiences with time management, highlighting the importance of discipline and prioritization. Tiffini openly discusses her struggles with finding the optimal way to manage her time and offers valuable insights on how to avoid overwhelm and burnout. Additionally, Tiffini sheds light on her marketing strategies, using social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to reach both existing and new audiences. She also credits word of mouth and the power of community involvement in growing her business. Lastly, Tiffini shares her wisdom on the importance of research, planning, and hands-on experience in starting and running a successful venture. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to ask questions, but also emphasizes the value of doing the work and gaining knowledge through firsthand experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we dive into this episode with Tiffini Spry, the owner of Pose 360 Photo Booth. Stay tuned to discover how her determination and refusal to fail have led her to create a thriving business and an incredible journey of personal growth.

Be Ready To Work W/ Tiffini Spry

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D Johns helps men become better fathers through transformative conversations about the fatherhood journey. Better men, better fathers.

It's All Possible W/Derek Johns

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Corday Anderson is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, which makes him a fitness coach. The fitness brand he works with is called All in the Risk Fitness. This means that in order to achieve your fitness goals, you have to be willing to take risks and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. His mission is to bring health to the community.

It's Levels To The Grind W/Corday Anderson

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Dr. Brandy Hunt wrote her first book in 2014 entitled, Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt. After the huge success of her first published book, with 500 copies sold in the first 2 months, she began helping other aspiring authors by teaching local workshops on book writing and the publishing process. As the demand grew, God expanded her platform and called Brandy to be a publisher to help other authors publish their books. In 2015 she founded the Write Track, a publishing firm that provides book publishing services, one on one coaching and development for business owners, and workshops in leadership, personal development, and of course publishing. Brandy&#39;s love and passion for people came on the heels of being a domestic violence survivor. God gave her a second chance at life and she lived to tell about it. She is a life coach, business consultant, corporate leadership trainer, motivational speaker, and lover of high heel shoes. She lives by the words “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Brandy is passionate about living a purpose-filled life. She desires to live on purpose for God, in pursuit of His will at all times, and help other women do the same. Brandy is also the founder of Woman Heal Thyself, a ministry designed to heal the whole woman. Her testimony, penned in Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt, is one to truly be admired. From pain to purpose. From victim to victor. She has triumphed and overcome many obstacles including rape, molestation, and grief in her lifetime, and is gracious to God that she lived to tell about it. Her life motto as an author is, &#34;Everyone should write a book. Your piece of this big story matters.”

Live In Your Truth W/Dr Brandy Hunt

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Flint, Michigan rap artist Jada Ali has been rhyming since the age of 10 when she learned how to write songs and record over cassette tapes. With musical influences like Aaliyah, Foxy Brown, Missy Elliot, and Left-Eye, Jada crafted a slick style of her own while being 100% herself. From 2016 to 2019, she worked under the guidance of Flint native and national recording artist Jon Connor who assisted her with mentorship and artist development. Jada’s experience with Connor prompted her to establish her own record label, Round Table Association, where she released her first project, Long Time No Speak, in early 2020. The debut album came with a roll-out of several lead singles and videos, and a mini-documentary of the creative process. Jada followed up with the 2022 album, Hard to Love, which led to more live shows, street promo, and interviews that can be viewed on her YouTube channel: JadaAliTV.

Flint, Michigan rap artist Jada Ali has been rhyming since the age of 10 when she learned how to write songs and record over cassette tapes. With musical influences like Aaliyah, Foxy Brown, Missy Elliot, and Left-Eye, Jada crafted a slick style of her own while being 100% herself.

From 2016 to 2019, she worked under the guidance of Flint native and national recording artist Jon Connor who assisted her with mentorship and artist development. Jada’s experience with Connor prompted her to establish her own record label, Round Table Association, where she released her first project, Long Time No Speak, in early 2020.

The debut album came with a roll-out of several lead singles and videos, and a mini-documentary of the creative process. Jada followed up with the 2022 album, Hard to Love, which led to more live shows, street promo, and interviews that can be viewed on her YouTube channel: JadaAliTV.

ARTIST, BOSS, CEO W/JADA ALI

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Susan Johnson Bennett is a Personal Goal Coach and Global Career Development Facilitator. She works in Lexington One School District serving as a Career Specialist at River Bluff High School. She began her working career in human resources. She was happily forced into entrepreneurship after having her first child and deciding to be a stay-at-home mom. During that time, she found herself spending quite a bit of time mentoring women and helping them work through the things of their past. This increased her passion for counseling. Susan later came to appreciate that past experiences can shape us as individuals and with that, we have a choice to create our future and not be paralyzed by our past. This propelled her into goal setting and coaching. She received her BS in Business Administration from Benedict College and her MA in Human Services in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University. Susan is very much family-oriented. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Billy Bennett. Together, they have two children. She loves to travel and experience new things. She grew up in the small town of Loris, South Carolina, and graduated from Loris High School. Go Lions! Her favorite quote is, “Whatever it is, it’s not enough to make you quit!&#34; She attributes her accomplishments and success in life to her relationship with God. Her favorite scripture is, Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”Susan Bennett is the coach who’s committed to helping you position yourself for increase!

Don't Let The Time Fool You W/Susan Johnson Bennett

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Martisha LaCroix is the Cofounder of The LaCroix Agency along with her husband. She was gracious enough to come on the show and discuss her upbringing, motherhood &amp; overcoming adversity. You won&#39;t want to miss this one!

Thank God For Growth W/ Martisha LaCroix

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Jason Phillips is a licensed therapist, confidence coach, and college professor who advocates relentlessly for prosperity and wellness to strengthen individuals, couples, families, and communities across the globe. He has been featured in WebMD, Forbes, FOX, NBC, Cosmopolitan and many more. He has over 10 years of experience in the mental health and coaching profession and is considered an expert in evidence-based treatment and strategic goal setting to foster success. Jason Phillips is the founder and CEO of Peace &amp; Prosperity Coaching and host of the Peace &amp; Prosperity Podcast. He is highly recommended and sought out for his passion for mental health and personal development.

Current Situations Don't Predict The Future W/ Jason Phillips

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Felicia Orange is a wife and mom of six children. Over 25 years of natural hair experience as a master braider, natural hair care specialist and natural hair coach with a specialty in protective styling. Founder and owner of the Studio4Twelve Hair brand. Former natural hair and braiding salon owner.
Trained with celebrity stylists and coaches Essence China of Rare Essence Academy and Dr. Kari Williams of Mahogany Revolution. Coached hundreds of women about natural hair care and styling for their black children for the brand Gabby Bows along with helping to grow the brand in the natural hair segment with the private Facebook group and natural hair salon. Created natural hair care and styling instructional content for global brands Ruutos, Mahogany Revolution, and Confidence by Gabby Bows.
Currently i serve as a natural hair coach and expert for mothers with their children hair by way of both virtual and mobile consultations and styling classes with a concentration in transracial families. I also coach natural hair stylists and braiders by taking their career to the next level by focusing on cultivating their brand and enhancing their styling skills with my styling techniques.
Community outreach has included hosting a hair care and styling class for the youth at Homeless No More and sponsoring hair care essentials for Columbia Urban League.

Not Another Statistic W/ Felicia Orange

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Dr. Shameka Mack Sanders was raised in St. George, South Carolina, and graduated from Cappella University with top honors. She worked in education for five years before starting Sanders Publications, a company dedicated to guiding clients through the self-publishing process.
Dr. Sanders was inspired to write Growing Your Love after the I Do’s: God’s Way after experiencing firsthand how the word of God strengthened and transformed her own marriage. Dr. Sanders is also a prolific self-help and children’s author. She has recently released two new books including When Nothing is Happening Faith It.

Growing Your Love After The I Do's W/Dr. Shameka Mack Sanders

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Jamie Drew is The Founder of TGE Living Co. Jamie is a holistic wellness practioner, self-love activator, and motivational speaker.  
&#34;My purpose is to embody creativity, abundance, and holistic living so I can inspire others to elevate their wellbeing and live their best lives&#34; -Jamie Drew
Today we discuss the benefits of self-care, her entreprenuerial journey &amp; her worklife balance.

The Benefits of Self Care W/ Jamie Drew

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This week we sit down with the Founder &amp; President of The Intentional Meeting Center Delvecchio Riser &amp; TJ King.  
Delvecchio Riser has over 20 years of training &amp; strategist experience inside of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, teamed with over 40 years of life experiences. He is a loving father of 4 daughters, that has made the sacrifices necessary to show that overcoming your excuses is essential in succeeding and accomplishing your life goals despite having any setback. Delvecchio has trained companies on sales and customer service. He bridges the gap of understanding with abuse &amp; manipulation to men and women at empowerment events. He inspires and coaches entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals. He also teaches people and organizations how forgiveness applies to life and business. Delvecchio can educate and inspire you on the right steps to progress forward in your journey to achieve the best results! One conversation can often change the direction of your life!  &#34;Transform You First, because that&#39;s all it takes to change the world. And we&#39;re living in a world that desires change!&#34; - Delvecchio Riser
TJ King is the President of IMC. He has  15 Years experience in sales/marketing. He started off his entrepreneurial journey in network marketing and kept growing from there. Fast forward to today, He is the founder of women’s fitness line “BEAUTIFUL SEVEN”. His goal is to impact and empower men and women to be the best version of themselves. He&#39;s a father of two remarkable boys who encourage him to grow and evolve into the exceptional father and leader.

Introducing The Intentional Meeting Center W/ Delvecchio Riser & TJ King

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Jared &#34;J.ANDERS&#34; Smith is a published author of two books, husband, father, coach, speaker, investor, and young man who is filled with bold positive energy who is truly a force to be reckoned with.  Dubbed as the &#34;voice of the underdog&#34;, he shares his bold positive energy and his realistic approach to life to really connect with people. The soon to be 30 year old young man has made it his mission to help people maximize their full potential by giving them the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to win in life.
in this episode we discuss accountability, family and growth. We also break down what to expect from Jared in the near future!

Holding Myself Accountable W/ Jared Smith

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The dynamic duo is back with another fire episode. This week we tackle issues surrounding gender roles within our house hold.

Gender Roles W/ Teneasha Perkins

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This week we sit down with Chris Kelly who is a seasoned entreprenuer that solely focuses on photography/videography. We discuss the importance of attention to detail, the artistry behind photography and what sets him apart from other photographers.

Photography Saved My Life W/ Chris Kelly

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In this weeks episode we sit down with an event design specialist (Ladon Mathews) who has over 15 years of experience. We discuss the experience of being a male in a female dominated industry, how he balances his life outside of work and tips on how to navigate the event design space.

The Event Design Business W/ Ladon Mathews

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This week we sit down with another licensed professional therapist to discuss the state of mental health in the black community.

Black Mental Health W/ Lanita Jefferson

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In this week&#39;s episode we rep the brand Healthy Marriage is Dope. In the spirit of healthy marriage we decided to discuss our marriage, social media depression, love languages and the story of how we met.