The Inspired House Podcast

Desmond Davis

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Real conversations for mission-driven professionals who are tired of burning out to prove they care. Host Desmond Davis, MSW, walks through burnout, belonging, faith, family, and building a life you don't need to escape from — one room at a time. Practical frameworks, honest stories, trusted-friend energy. Welcome home

Apr 29

Burnout-Proof Leadership | Dr. Torrance Jones

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dr. Torrance Jones, founding pastor of 413 Church, Community Affairs Executive for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and author of Leading While Black. They talk about what it actually looks like to lead across five roles without burning out, and why chasing purpose over a paycheck changed everything for him.You'll hear Dr. Jones break down how he chose seminary over an MBA when the MBA would have tripled his income, how he built the largest church launch in Rochester's history, and why being a lifelong student is the one thing that keeps high-capacity leaders from crashing. If you're carrying a lot of weight in your work and wondering how to stay grounded, this conversation is for you.==============================================================📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpose-grooming-lounge_barber-shop_489892📖 Dr. Torrance Jones — Leading While Black: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-While-Black-Intersectionality-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0B88TF3JH⛪ 413 Church: https://www.413church.com📸 Dr. Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtorrancejones📘 Dr. Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorranceJRJones/💼 Dr. Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torrancejrjones/==============================================================CONNECT WITH DESMONDInstagram: @theinspiredhouseLinkedIn: Desmond DavisWebsite: www.inspiredhouse.co==============================================================#BurnoutPrevention #EssentialEight #InspiredHouse #LeadingWhileBlack #FaithAndLeadership

51 min
Apr 19

How to Break Into Tech | Dino Anagbogu

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dino Anagbogu, MBA, a strategic Talent Programs leader and tech veteran with nearly a decade of experience at companies like Block, Facebook, and Pinterest, to talk about what it actually looks like to bet on yourself when the safe choice is right in front of you.If you're thinking about a career change, trying to break into tech, or just tired of playing it safe, this one's for you.🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpose-grooming-lounge_barber-shop_29084_rochester🔗 Connect with Dino:📸 Instagram: @sirnonso💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinoanagbogu/🎙️ Taper Talk Podcast: Available on Spotify, YouTube & TikTok==============================================================CONNECT WITH THE INSPIRED HOUSE📸 Instagram: @theinspiredhouse💼 LinkedIn: Desmond Davis🌐 Website: inspiredhouse.co

1h 1m
Apr 18

Burnout to 6 Figures: A Recruiter's Truth | Chenae Erkerd

Desmond sits down with Chenae Erkerd — Recruiter Cousin — to talk about what it actually looks like to fight capacity drain while building a career on your own terms.Chenae went from homeless her first year of law school, to failing the bar three times, to landing at Microsoft and buying her first home on a contract role. This conversation covers how she got there — and what she learned about knowing your worth, setting limits, and understanding how hiring really works from the inside!If you've ever felt overworked, underpaid, or like the job market just isn't built for you, this one is worth your time.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🏡 Join The Inspired House Community (free): https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-ho...📊 Free Burnout Risk Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo...🔗 Connect with Chenae:Instagram: @recruitercousinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenae-er...YouTube / TikTok / Facebook: Recruiter Cousin

56 min
Apr 17

You're Not Burned Out. You're Building Wrong. (Fix This) | Dr. Johnna Richardson

In this episode of The Inspired House Podcast, Desmond sits down with Dr. Johnna Richardson, Doctor of Psychology and identity-based business strategist, to talk about why your business will never outgrow your identity, and what to do when you realize you've been building from someone else's blueprint instead of your own.Dr. Johnna spent over 20 years in clinical psychology, built multiple businesses from scratch, and hit stage three adrenal fatigue trying to do it all at once. Her doctor told her if she kept going, she'd be in bed for two months. That moment changed everything about how she works. She shares the three steps she now uses with every client: run an energy audit on your thoughts, actions, and feelings. Build from the inside out. And give yourself permission to evolve. She also breaks down how to tell the difference between building from healing and still reacting from unresolved trauma, and why the fruit your life is producing is the clearest indicator of whether you're on the right track.If you're a high performer running on empty, an entrepreneur who feels off but can't name why, or someone who's been following everyone else's playbook and wondering why it isn't working, this one's for you.==============================================================*KEY TAKEAWAYS*► The energy audit: how to track what you do, think, and feel to see if your daily life lines up with your actual goals► Why building from the outside in (templates, tactics, other people's frameworks) leads straight to burnout► "Gold inside you": how to identify the skills and strengths you already have and turn them into something you can build on► The difference between building from healing and still reacting from unresolved trauma► Why the fruit your life is producing, your relationships, your health, your results, tells you everything about whether your business is healthy============================================================🔗 Connect with Dr. Johnna:🌐 Website: https://www.doctorjohnna.com📸 Energy Audit: https://www.doctorjohnna.com/energyaudit💼 LinkedIn: / johnnabrynn 🎓 Legacy Lab (Skool): https://www.skool.com/legacy-lab-buil...📊 Free Strengths Assessment: https://doctorjohnna.com/strengths🏡 Join The Inspired House: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-ho...📊 Free Burnout Assessment: https://inspiredhouse.scoreapp.com💈 Sponsor — Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo...============================================================*CONNECT WITH THE INSPIRED HOUSE*📸 Instagram: @theinspiredhouse💼 LinkedIn: Desmond Davis🌐 Website: inspiredhouse.co

1h 6m
Jan 31

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐘 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬

In this inaugural 2026 episode of The Inspired House Podcast, host Desmond Davis reintroduces the mission of The Inspired House and lays the foundation for everything we’re building this year: community, leadership, wellness, and burnout recovery.We unpack two core beliefs: We’re better together (community changes everything)Burnout is not a personal failure—it’s often a systems issueUsing the New York nurse strike as a real-world example, Desmond breaks down expectation vs. capacity and explains why chronic workplace stress becomes burnout when the system doesn’t protect the people.Then we introduce the Inspired House Essential 8 Framework—a whole-person blueprint to help you rebuild your life room by room:Health Harmony, Mental Mastery, Financial Foresight, Personal Progression, Family Fabric, Relational Richness, Joyful Journeys, and Career Climb.🎙️ Want to watch the podcast live + join the conversations?Join our FREE Skool community here: https://www.skool.com/the-inspired-house-8887/about💈 Purpose Grooming Lounge: https://booksy.com/en-us/316231_purpo-3grooming-lounge_barber-shop_29985_rochester?do=invite#ba_s=dl_1

43 min
06/17/2024

Building a International Company in Abu Dhabi | Abby McPherson

In this episode Abby McPherson, a coach and content media strategist, shares her journey of launching and growing her media strategy company in Abu Dhabi. She discusses the impact of moving out of the United States and the opportunities she has found in the UAE. Abby emphasizes the importance of not operating from a place of desperation and charging according to what you're worth. She also talks about staying true to your morals and values when making business decisions and the importance of financial stability. Abby highlights the networking opportunities and the diverse community in Abu Dhabi that have contributed to her success. Abby discusses the importance of valuing your own skills and being intentional about the narrative you create around your work. She emphasizes the need to focus on the digital media strategist side of her business rather than being pigeonholed as just a photographer or videographer. Abby also shares her journey of discovering the value of her skills through community validation and the importance of learning how to run a business. She encourages listeners to take risks, explore different countries, and have lived experiences to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their goals. TAKEAWAYS -Don't operate from a place of desperation and reevaluate your position if you have to compromise your values for money. -Charge according to what you're worth and consider your personal and business finances to avoid compromising your values. -Build a strong network and take advantage of networking opportunities to open doors and create opportunities. -Stay true to your morals and values when making business decisions and don't be afraid to say no to opportunities that don't align with them. -Focus on financial stability and create a financial cushion to avoid making desperate decisions for money. Be intentional about the narrative you create around your work and the value you bring. -Validate your skills through community and seek opportunities to showcase your abilities. -Learn how to run your business and understand its financial aspects. -Take risks and explore different countries to gain new perspectives and experiences. -Don't spend too much time and money on validation without building and growing your business. -Take longer vacations to truly relax and immerse yourself in a new environment. CONNECT WITH US! ============================= Abby IG ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/abbyteachingafar/ Abby YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@UCAwNVLdbhqRjiFyijCE1NRw Desmond Contact ➡︎ https://linktr.ee/dezinspired ============================= GEAR USED ============================= 📸 Sony ZV-E10 ➡ https://amzn.to/405pwHY #international #abudhabi #AbbyTeachingAfar #blackbusiness

49 min
04/24/2024

The Method Personal Trainers Use to Solve Problems and Crush Goals | Rodney Etienne

In today's episode In this episode certified personal trainer Rodney Etienne shows us how to build a healthy lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, work ethic, and finding motivation in self-love. Rodney also discusses the connection between physical health and other areas of life, and provides tips for incorporating movement into a busy schedule. He encourages individuals to connect their fitness goals to something they care about. Finally, Rodney reflects on the lessons he has learned from turning his passion into a successful business. TIME STAMPSChapters00:00 Building a Healthy Lifestyle: Consistency and Work Ethic17:47 Motivation and Self-Love: Keys to Staying Committed25:47 Connecting Fitness Goals to What You Care About34:28 Red Flags in Potential Fitness Clients43:27 The Main Event: An Empowerment Event for Various Industries52:49 Starting a Successful Health Journey: Building Muscle, Sleep, and NutritionRESOURCES:============================= M.A.I.N. Event Tickets; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-main-event-2024-tickets-887306606947?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl💼 Get CEO Level Clarity & Decision Making Skills: https://davisinspire.com/brandCONNECT WITH US!============================= Rodney Etienne, CPT: https://www.instagram.com/_bigbreez?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Contact ➡︎ https://linktr.ee/dezinspired ============================= GEAR USED =============================📸 Sony ZV-E10 ➡ https://amzn.to/405pwHY#Personaltraining #HealthHarmony #Crushinggoals #GYmlife #BlackBusinessKeywordsfitness, healthy lifestyle, personal trainer, consistency, work ethic, motivation, self-love, physical health, movement, fitness goals, business, business, sports, repetition, consistency, knowledge, entrepreneurship, perseverance, red flags, fitness, wasting money, nutrition, exercise, Main Event, empowerment, networking, workshops, vendor booths, health journey, building muscle, sleep, nutrition, program

1 hr
03/22/2024

How to BREAKDOWN the Corporate Door and Start Your Career | Colin Rocker

Summary In this conversation on #TheInspiredHouse, Desmond Davis interviews Colin Rocker, a visionary in marketing and advertising. They explore the essence of networking, Colin's illustrious journey, the roots of motivation, and the art of leadership. Desmond emphasizes the critical nature of detaching one's identity from their career and the necessity for establishing a healthy work-life rhythm. They conclude by sharing valuable insights on creatively breaking into the corporate world and the importance of sustaining personal relationships through life's various seasons. Takeaways Networking is a cornerstone of career advancement, emphasizing the power of personal interactions. Internal motivation and striving for excellence are pivotal in one's professional journey. Embracing a leadership role entails recognizing and fostering team members' strengths and celebrating their achievements. The significance of self-reflection and personal time cannot be understated in both personal and professional realms. It's crucial to actively seek and create opportunities, rather than passively allowing your career to unfold. A meaningful career should reflect personal values and skills, not define one's identity. Establishing boundaries is essential for a balanced work-life rhythm. The concept of 'quiet quitting' should be replaced with proactive career evaluation and exploration of creative avenues. Embracing 'third doors' can lead to innovative paths into the corporate landscape. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Networking's Role 03:05 Colin Rocker's Professional Journey 06:00 The Drive for Excellence 09:13 Inspiration Through Leadership 12:00 Cultivating a Thriving Team Environment 14:48 Mastering Your Career Path 22:53 Nurturing Team Dynamics 29:07 Uncovering Work's Deeper Meaning 29:36 Beyond Career: Identity & Self-Expression 32:00 The Art of Setting Boundaries 34:22 Fostering Trust Through Social Currency 37:43 Rethinking Quiet Quitting 44:45 Leveraging Unconventional Opportunities 52:25 Harmonizing Work and Life FREE STUFF! 💼 "Free Mini Webinar: https://davisinspire.com/brand" CONNECT WITH US! Contact ➡︎ https://linktr.ee/dezinspired GEAR USED 📸 Sony ZV-E10 ➡ https://amzn.to/405pwHY #mentalhealthmatters #professionalgrowth #careerinspiration #careergrowth #WorkLifeRhythm#emotionalwellbeing #personaldevelopmentjourney #networkingtips #overcomingobstacles #burnout #CareerColin#ColinRocker#healingjourney #creativecareers #mindsetshift #mentalhealthawareness #LifeBeyondWork#inspiringleadership #selfcarestrategies #buildingresilience #CultivatingConnections

1 hr

5

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Real conversations for mission-driven professionals who are tired of burning out to prove they care. Host Desmond Davis, MSW, walks through burnout, belonging, faith, family, and building a life you don't need to escape from — one room at a time. Practical frameworks, honest stories, trusted-friend energy. Welcome home

Creator

Desmond Davis
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

21
Rating

Explicit
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