Modern Day Profits: Rising from Soul

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Modern Day Profits - Rising from Soul believes in the Power of One and is your go to channel for Inspirational Leadership through storytelling. We speak with the knowledge & understanding that all of us have a story that can impact and empower the life of another and together we can work together for the change we want to become. We get real, we get raw and we go deep into what makes us each human. With the understanding that we all go through the Reckoning, the Rumble and the Revelation in our lives and that each of us has the power to inspire those around us. We are all Modern Day Profits, Rising from Soul and together we are creating connection through conscious conversation. 

  1. Aug 28

    S3 Ep. 03 From Darkness to Purpose: How Paul Mayfield Turned Blindness Into a Mission to End Isolation | Paul Mayfield

    "Losing his sight didn't cost Paul Mayfield his vision — it gave him one. This is the story of how isolation, addiction, and a broken heart became the birthplace of a movement that's saving lives." What happens when the world tells you that you're broken — and you decide to build something anyway? Dustin Lea Wheeler sits down with Paul Mayfield, Executive Director of Friends With Disabilities Association (FWADA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan dedicated to ending isolation, depression, and loneliness for people with disabilities. Paul shares his raw, unfiltered story — going legally blind at 16, losing his sight completely over the last decade, retiring from teaching, and spiraling into isolation and substance use before faith, family, and a single conversation at the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons in Kalamazoo sparked the idea that would become FWADA. Today, the organization hosts free monthly gatherings with round-trip transportation, activities, and community for people who are differently abled — and has already been credited with helping save lives. Dustin and Paul dive deep into: 🌱 What it really takes to keep "watering the seed" when results aren't instant💡 How assistive technology (like Meta glasses and VoiceOver) is changing what independence looks like🤝 Why connection — not sympathy — is the antidote to isolation🙏 The role faith played in Paul's darkest season and his comeback❤️ Real stories of lives changed — and saved — through communityThis conversation is a powerful reminder that your limitations don't disqualify you from your purpose — they might just be the doorway to it. Connect & Support: 🌐 Learn more about Dustin Wheeler and the Modern Day Profits mission: dustinleawheeler.com 🤍 Learn more, get involved, or support Friends With Disabilities Association: FWADA.org 📩 Reach out directly to Paul Mayfield through FWADA.org to learn how you can help end isolation in your community. Support the show

  2. Aug 5

    S3 Ep. 02 Why Small Businesses Can't Ignore AI Anymore | Dino Gomez

    Guest: Dino Gomez AI isn't replacing business. It's exposing weak business. In this episode of Modern Day Profits: Rising From Soul, Dustin Lea Wheeler sits down with marketing strategist and agency owner Dino Gomez to unpack what AI actually is, why so many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by it, and how small business owners can use AI to create stronger systems, better marketing, and more meaningful customer relationships—without sacrificing what makes them human. Together, they explore why infrastructure matters more than chasing more leads, how AI can help identify the hidden bottlenecks holding your business back, and why learning to ask better questions may be one of the most valuable skills every entrepreneur can develop. Whether you're a coach, consultant, service provider, or local business owner, this conversation will help you move beyond the fear and noise surrounding AI so you can begin using it intentionally, strategically, and consciously. Technology will continue evolving. Your humanity is still your greatest competitive advantage. In This Episode • Why most small business owners are overwhelmed by AI • What AI actually is—and what it isn't • Why infrastructure matters more than marketing • How AI can strengthen—not replace—human relationships • The biggest opportunities entrepreneurs are missing • How to identify the true bottleneck inside your business • Why conscious businesses will thrive in the AI revolution Connect with Dino Gomez Learn more about Dino, his agency and how he helps small businesses navigate the world of marketing and AI.   https://sandiegoaimarketing.com/ Ready to Strengthen Your Business? Book a complimentary strategy call and receive your Free Business Foundation Assessment at: https://dustinleawheeler.com Modern Day Profits: Rising From Soul creates connection through conscious conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators navigating business, technology, and the future of work—without losing what makes us human, Support the show

  3. 04/25/2024

    Practicing Love While Taking Risks w/ Dustin Wheeler

    In this episode, we dive deep into the theme of the Hero's Journey and "How Practice Love while Taking Risks." Life often throws us unexpected curveballs, challenging our courage and resolve. I share a recent personal experience where I encountered a significant opportunity that knocked me sideways. Despite the initial shock, I chose to respond with love and resilience. I'll walk you through how I regained my focus, realigned with my path of love and joy, and embraced the risks inherent in growth and transformation. ✨ Real Example of Turning an Obstacle into an Opportunity: Just recently, I was presented with a chance to practice my commitment to my values that required stepping out of my comfort zone. While daunting at first, I recognized it as a potential catalyst for personal and professional growth. Despite the uncertainties and the initial resistance that arose, I chose to lean into the opportunity with an open heart and a mindset of abundance. 🚀 How I Reacted: Initially, I felt a mix of strong emotions.  However, I reminded myself that growth often requires venturing into the unknown. Instead of succumbing to fear, I embraced the experience as a chance to look for the gifts and re-align with my values.   💡 Regaining Focus: To realign with my path of love and joy, I practiced Grace & Trust. I tapped into my inner wisdom and reaffirmed my core values and intentions. By reconnecting with my purpose, I regained clarity and focus, allowing me to move forward with courage.  📚 Pre-order "Awakening the Force Within": Exciting news! You can now pre-order my book, "Awakening the Force Within: Navigating the Hero's Journey With Spirit Riding Shotgun," at awakeningtheforcewithin.com. Pre-ordering grants you an OG Electronic PDF copy on Sunday 4/28/25, along with a softcover copy upon release. Don't miss out on this transformative journey! 🎙️ Be a Guest on the Podcast: Are you ready to share your own hero's journey and explore unpacking conscious conversations? I invite you to be a guest on the podcast! Let's delve into what inspires you, what's your current mission and discuss the better messages we can carry forward together. 💌 Connect with Me: Want to learn more about my work or become part of the movement? Message me directly at m.me/dustinleawheeler.com for more information. Join me on this journey of #consciouseducation, #emergingeducation, and #superconsciousness as we tap into the #creativespiritwithin and embrace "Awakening the Force Within." Together, let's embark on the epic adventure of the #herosjourney. 🌟 #emergingeducation #divergensee #superconsciouscreator #theherosjourney #unconditionallove Support the show

  4. 09/27/2020

    No Hope for Redemption with Chester Shepard

    After connecting with The Adolescent Redemption Project , I realize that these stories need to be heard.  I had the pleasure of hearing from Chester Shepard, who has now been incarcerated 47 years sentenced to life without parole. He practices every day to live a life of God and Grace even when the world says he doesn’t deserve a second chance. At what point can we decide that someone has earned a second chance for redemption?  When the prisoner no longer holds a threat to society and when even the laws that held him there for life have been overturned in 1980, how can we continue to turn our back on this human being?   I often wonder if we will ever to be able to build systems based on forgiveness and compassion.  How many more lives could we truly save when our world isn’t run by the pursuit of power, politics and greed and more on the spiritual potential that lives within all of us?   Even as I spoke to Shepard, I thought to myself how does a man like still continue to be an inspiration and a mentor to so many others? How does he continue to help others when we’ve told him he isn’t worthy of a second chance?  If this is something that a man with no freedom, locked in a place where hope is a dangerous idea to hold, can find then isn’t it worth us listening to these stories and taking action so more lives don’t get silently sacrificed.  I do not condone the actions that got these men sentenced, but I do believe that they’ve earned the right to redeem themselves in society.  At what point in sentencing can we decide there is a better way forward for rehabilitation for the ones that when given the proper tools and education want to become something better? Don’t we at least need to give these adolescents a 1st chance before taking away their 2nd?  Unfortunately, there are so many cases like Josh’s & Shepard’s where once sentences they are left forgotten to do nothing, become nothing and to die silently forgotten from society.  I encourage you to ask yourself is this really the best we can do as humans?  Wouldn’t a shot of redemption, rehabilitation and re-education be a better way to go that encourages, inspires and educates others from making the same mistakes?    Although Chester Shepard and Josh Puckett don’t put the blame on anyone or anything other than their own choices, when do we as a society take responsibility for the fact that our systems, poor education and lack of community and togetherness have created the very things that we are condemning as guilty.  Only together can we truly become the change we want to see.   If you would like to join the fight for 2nd chances, please visit The Adolescent Redemption Project to see how you can take part in saving lives, but also aiding in the education so adolescents faced with the same choices don’t make the same mistakes.   What the say about Chester Shepard now:  “Mr. Shepard is professional, kind and remarkably happy every day. He brings a joy and light to all individuals he is around. He often takes younger inmates under his wing, and does his best to encourage them to live up to their potential. He is a kind and gentle 67-year-old "old timer" who is loved by all who know him.” - MDOC Officers, fellow inmates and his work supervisors To Support Shepard, Josh and their Mission to stop condemning adolescents to the silent death sentence , please go to: adolescentredemptionproject.org To Join Our One Tribe Rising Team, please reach out to: One Life. One Love. One Tribe. Your Choice Dustin Wheeler dustin@onetriberising.com Support the show

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Modern Day Profits - Rising from Soul believes in the Power of One and is your go to channel for Inspirational Leadership through storytelling. We speak with the knowledge & understanding that all of us have a story that can impact and empower the life of another and together we can work together for the change we want to become. We get real, we get raw and we go deep into what makes us each human. With the understanding that we all go through the Reckoning, the Rumble and the Revelation in our lives and that each of us has the power to inspire those around us. We are all Modern Day Profits, Rising from Soul and together we are creating connection through conscious conversation.