Qualified For More

Rhonda Velez
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Qualified for More is the podcast for high-achieving, purpose-driven humans who are over the hustle and done pretending that success alone equals fulfillment. Whether you're leading teams, raising humans, launching dreams, or just trying to remember why you walked into the room—this space is for you. I'm your host, Rhonda Velez coach, speaker, business pro, and fellow human figuring it out in real time. Here, we get honest about identity, faith, calling, leadership, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff no one puts on a résumé. Because you're more than your job title. It's more than a motivational quote slapped on a sunset background. And way more than your never-ending to-do list. You are qualified for more, and this podcast will help you believe it, own it, and live like it.

  1. 4d ago

    Season 3 Ep 1-It's Bigger Than Me: A Conversation with Molly Gomez

    What happens when your story becomes bigger than you? In this powerful conversation with Molly Gomez, we talk about faith, purpose, storytelling, leadership, and what it looks like to steward the experiences God has entrusted to you. Molly is a former television news anchor and ESPN sideline reporter turned Signature Story Strategist, international speaker, and founder of Signature Story Co. She created The Seven Story System, a framework designed to help leaders turn their lived experiences, expertise, and stories into meaningful communication assets that build trust, authority, and connection.  But this conversation goes far beyond business and branding. We explore what it means to recognize the story God is writing through your life, how our experiences can become part of our calling, and why the right story can create connection, clarity, and impact. Molly and I talk about: ✨ Finding the courage to tell the stories that shaped you ✨ Turning your lived experience into a message that serves others ✨ The connection between story, purpose, influence, and leadership ✨ Why clarity matters when communicating what you carry ✨ Faith, obedience, and stewarding your influence ✨ How your story can become a bridge for someone else's breakthrough ✨ Moving from simply having a story to intentionally stewarding it If you've ever wondered whether your story matters, how your experiences fit into your purpose, or what God might be asking you to do with the influence you've been given, this conversation is for you. Your story isn't just about what happened to you. It's about what can happen through you. Connect with Molly Gomez 🌐 Website: Signature Story Co. 📖 3 Story Starter Kit: Get the 3 Story Starter Kit 🎙️ It's Bigger Than Me Show: Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts 📺 YouTube: Follow Molly on YouTube 💼 LinkedIn: Connect with Molly on LinkedIn 📘 Facebook: Follow Molly on Facebook 📸 Instagram: Follow Molly on Instagram 🕊️ Sanctified — Discipleship Telegram Channel: Join Sanctified on Telegram

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    For fans of Lele Pons: Suite 305 with Lele Pons

    Introducing Ep 12. Aniya Harvey: The Villa, Unfiltered from Suite 305 with Lele Pons. Follow the show: Suite 305 with Lele Pons Love Island fans, this is the post-villa debrief you’ve been waiting for. Recorded at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Aniya Harvey checks into Suite 305 with stories she has never shared since leaving the show. From what really happened behind the scenes to the cast relationships that became even deeper once the cameras stopped rolling. But this episode goes far beyond the villa: Aniya opens up about who she is when no one is watching, the personal dreams and fears viewers never got to see, and the parts of herself she hasn’t talked about publicly before. She also delivers hot takes guaranteed to ignite your group-chat and reveals how she truly feels about becoming TV famous. Surprising, personal, and impossible to look away from, Aniya is out of the villa and showing fans a whole new side of herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    For fans of Lele Pons: Suite 305 with Lele Pons

  3. Jun 17

    Season 2 EP 9-The Courage to Lead Authentically with Sims Tillirson

    In this episode of Qualified For More, I sit down with Sims Tillirson, founder of Tillirson Consulting Group, for a powerful conversation about mental health, leadership, and building a business rooted in purpose. Sims shares his personal journey, the experiences that shaped him, and how navigating his own mental health challenges has influenced the way he leads, serves others, and shows up in both life and business. Together, we explore the connection between healing and leadership, the courage it takes to be honest about our struggles, and why success is about more than achievements alone. This conversation is a reminder that our stories matter—even the parts we'd rather hide. Sims offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to lead authentically, protect your wellbeing, and create meaningful impact without losing yourself in the process. If you've ever wrestled with your identity, faced challenges behind the scenes, or wondered how to pursue your purpose while caring for your mental health, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the very things that shaped us become the foundation for how we serve others. Connect with Sims Tillirson and learn more about his work through Tillirson Consulting Group. https://www.tillirsonconsulting.com/   Connect with Rhonda Skool https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  4. Jun 3

    Season 2 EP 8- Too Young to Grieve: Finding Purpose Through Loss with Luke Alfano

    What happens when grief enters your life before you're old enough to understand it? In this powerful episode of the Qualified for More Podcast, Rhonda sits down with Luke Alfano, founder of Too Young to Grieve, to discuss the unique challenges young people face when navigating loss. Together, they explore how grief impacts emotional development, identity, relationships, and the way we move through the world. Drawing from both personal experience and a passion for helping others, Luke shares the story behind creating Too Young to Grieve and why supporting grieving youth is more important than ever. This conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that healing is possible, even when loss arrives far too soon. Whether you're grieving yourself, supporting a young person through loss, or simply seeking to better understand the impact of grief, this episode will leave you encouraged and inspired. Connect with Luke Alfano: Instagram: @tooyoungtogrieve In this episode, you'll learn: • How grief affects young people differently than adults • The neuroscience behind early loss and emotional development • Ways parents, caregivers, and communities can better support grieving youth • How purpose can emerge from pain • What it truly means to be "Qualified for More" 🎧 Listen, share, and remember: your grief may be part of your story, but it does not define your future.

  5. Apr 7

    Season 2 EP 7- Drop the Potato: Letting Go to Move Forward with Christine Sintay

    Today's conversation is one I'm deeply honored to share. I'm joined by Christine Sintay, author of Drop the Potato, and a powerful example of what it looks like to let go of what weighs you down and step forward with clarity and courage. Christine's journey includes walking through cancer a season that reshaped not only her health, but also her identity, priorities, and the way she leads and lives. Through this experience, she discovered the power of releasing what was never meant to be carried and choosing presence, purpose, and intentionality instead. This episode is for anyone feeling exhausted from holding it all together, weighed down by expectations, fear, or old narratives that no longer serve them. Christine reminds us that sometimes growth doesn't come from adding more—but from putting something down. Follow Christine Sintay : https://dropthepotatoes.com/ Follow us on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  6. Mar 31

    Season 2 EP 6-When Mindset Becomes Your Barrier- Joel Rickard

    In this episode of Qualified For More, I sit down with Mindset and Emotional Wellbeing Coach Joel Rickard for a powerful conversation on what it really means to own your value and find your voice. Joel Rickard is a mindset coach for entrepreneurs who are tired of getting in their own way. He helps founders shift both conscious and subconscious patterns so they can stop self-sabotaging, build momentum, and actually enjoy the business they've worked so hard to create. His work centers on one truth: when you transform internally, everything externally begins to change. We talk about the internal blocks that keep so many people stuck fear, self-doubt, and emotional patterns and why mindset alone isn't enough without tending to your emotional wellbeing. Joel shares how learning to feel safe being seen is often the first step toward growth, visibility, and alignment. If you've ever questioned whether you're "qualified" to step into more, this episode will remind you that it's not about having it all figured out it's about courage, self-trust, and honoring what you already carry. Follow our Guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelryanr/ https://www.instagram.com/joelryanr?igsh=M25vcjFsdW9yN2Rn Follow our Host https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643 https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  7. Mar 17

    Season 2 Ep 5-Grief in the Workplace: What Leaders Must Understand

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:16562306-6cfd-4d59-9c31-c49f88e3d4ad-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Some losses don't just break your heart… They change how your brain works, how you breathe, how you show up in the world. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Qualified for More, we're having a conversation most workplaces avoid, but every single one will face: grief. I'm opening my heart and sharing a part of my story, what it was like when I lost my daughter to a heart condition, and how that grief impacted every part of my life, including how I showed up at work. This isn't just a loss story, it's about what happens when grief collides with expectations, performance, and leadership. Grief is not just emotional, it's neurological. It changes how we think, focus, respond, and function. Yet so many leaders are unequipped to recognize it, let alone support their teams through it. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why grief is more than death and how it shows up in everyday workplace experiences What's actually happening in the brain when someone is grieving The silent leadership gap that leaves employees feeling unsupported Practical, compassionate ways leaders can support their teams without lowering standards This conversation is for leaders who want to lead with both strength and humanity and for anyone who has ever been told to "leave it at the door" when their world was falling apart. Because the truth is: you don't "get over" grief. You learn to carry it. And workplaces that understand that don't just retain employees, they build trust, loyalty, and cultures where people can truly thrive. If you've ever experienced loss or led someone who has had this episode, it will stay with you. Don't forget to follow us on social media   Skool https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr   LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr       *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:16562306-6cfd-4d59-9c31-c49f88e3d4ad-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant">

  8. Mar 4

    Season 2 Ep 4- Leading Aligned: Strengths, Healing & Wholeness

    In this episode of Qualified for More, I'm joined by Lisa Myers -strengths-based leadership coach, Gallup CliftonStrengths practitioner, and co-founder of Strengths & Story Collective. Lisa helps leaders and teams understand how they're uniquely wired so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact. With a background in sales leadership and organizational development, she integrates strengths development with deeper emotional health work, because success without wholeness isn't really success. Together, we talk about alignment, healing, and what it really looks like to lead from who you truly are, not just what you produce. Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @LisaMyers Strengths & Story Collective: @StrengthsAndStory Connect with me: @Realityoflife02 @QualifiedForMorePodcast

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Qualified for More is the podcast for high-achieving, purpose-driven humans who are over the hustle and done pretending that success alone equals fulfillment. Whether you're leading teams, raising humans, launching dreams, or just trying to remember why you walked into the room—this space is for you. I'm your host, Rhonda Velez coach, speaker, business pro, and fellow human figuring it out in real time. Here, we get honest about identity, faith, calling, leadership, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff no one puts on a résumé. Because you're more than your job title. It's more than a motivational quote slapped on a sunset background. And way more than your never-ending to-do list. You are qualified for more, and this podcast will help you believe it, own it, and live like it.

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  • Creator
    Rhonda Velez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Qualified For More