THA MOTIV8TOR'S TABLE PODCAST With Dr. JayR McIntyre

Dr. JayR McIntyre
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🎙️ Tha Motiv8tor’s Table Podcast From the battlefield to the boardroom—this is not motivation, this is survival turned into purpose. Tha Motiv8tor’s Table Podcast delivers raw, transformational conversations about resilience, healing, leadership, and rebuilding from rock bottom. Hosted by JayR McIntyre, widely known as Tha Hood Motiv8tor, this platform goes far beyond inspirational talk—it confronts truth, trauma, and the real cost of becoming great. JayR McIntyre is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Bronze Star recipient in combat, TEDx Speaker, author, and Top 50 Motivational Speaker in the World. He is also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., grounded in service, leadership, and community uplift. JayR is the author of three powerful books available on Amazon: From the Block to the Board Tha Elephant A Good Heart Don’t Pay Bills Each book reflects lived experience—unfiltered lessons on trauma, leadership, generosity, failure, and rebuilding when life hits hard. JayR’s journey did not begin with privilege or opportunity. He grew up in the heart of California’s gang culture, witnessing his mother’s battle with drug addiction before losing her to AIDS. As a child, he experienced homelessness and lived on Skid Row, learning survival before success. Later, he served three combat deployments to Iraq, returning home with the invisible wounds of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury—battles that reshaped his life forever. After the military, the war didn’t end. JayR faced devastating business failures, financial collapse, and identity loss—only to rebuild from the ground up. He earned his MBA in Business, became a Doctoral Candidate in Business (Graduating 2026), and transformed pain into purpose—building a global platform rooted in truth, discipline, and resilience. Every episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table dives into: Rising after trauma and loss Leadership forged under pressure Entrepreneurship without filters Faith, identity, and starting over Mental health, resilience, and accountability JayR doesn’t speak from theory. He speaks from experience. This podcast is for: Those climbing out of dark seasons Veterans carrying invisible wounds Entrepreneurs rebuilding after failure Anyone hungry to become the strongest version of themselves This isn’t hype. This isn’t fluff. This is survival refined into purpose. 💯🔥 Motiv8tors, Mount Up.

  1. 9h ago

    E008 - From Pain to Power: Real Talk on Purpose, Healing & Growth w/ Dionne L. Turner

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tors Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Dionne L. Turner, Author, Actress, Comedienne, Life Coach, and Director, for a real, unfiltered conversation about healing, purpose, and growth. Dionne brings authenticity, resilience, and truth to the table, sharing how life’s challenges can either break you or build you into who you were meant to be. If you’ve ever struggled, felt overlooked, or questioned your purpose, this episode is for you. Main Topics: • Turning pain and trauma into purpose • The power of healing and self-awareness • Building confidence and setting boundaries • Staying authentic in a world full of pressure • Creating a life rooted in purpose and balance Intriguing Quotes: “It’s funny how the stuff you write is the same mirror you got to look into.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “I want your shame today. I want you to give me every piece of your shame so I can cause you to shine.” (Dionne L. Turner) “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and save the whole world but lose their soul, their life, and their health and their soundness?” (Dionne L. Turner) “To whom much is given, much is required.” (Dionne L. Turner) “I’m retiring being a fool.” (Dionne L. Turner) Key Moments: [00:00:45] - Dr. JayR opens Season 6 and welcomes Dionne L. Turner to the table [00:01:51] - Dionne shares being labeled a slow learner in second grade after her parents’ divorce [00:02:36] - Dionne discusses writing her first book, Being Yourself Matters [00:04:48] - Dionne reveals she still lives in the home where she watched her mother pass from cancer [00:08:26] - Dionne recounts being instructed to resign her roles and surrender control [00:23:53] - Dionne opens up about high school labels, the DT nickname, and losing her virginity to prove herself [00:29:49] - Dionne explains turning her label into her company name, SLD - Self Love Discovery and Superior Leadership Development [00:42:30] - Dionne closes with words on retiring the fool and choosing self love Notable Guests/Resources: Dionne L. Turner is an author, actress, comedienne, life coach, and director based in Orlando, Florida. She is the founder of SLD (Self Love Discovery and Superior Leadership Development) and the author of Being Yourself Matters and Mind Under Control. Dionne is a military veteran who has worked across stand-up comedy, stage plays, and film, and can be found on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook as Dazzling Dionne. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E008 - From Pain to Power: Real Talk on Purpose, Healing & Growth w/ Dionne L. Turner

  2. 5d ago

    E007 - From Command Sergeant Major to Purpose: Leadership & Legacy with Donnell Johns Sr.

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Donnell Johns Sr., a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, veteran and military spouse advocate, and executive coach, for a conversation on leadership beyond the uniform. Donnell traces his path from San Francisco’s Fillmore district, where a recruiter at his kitchen table set him on a twenty-six year Army career, through retiring as Command Sergeant Major and serving as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major. He opens up about growing up dyslexic and ADHD before either condition was diagnosed, building his son into the next generation of the family legacy as a newly commissioned second lieutenant, and the mindset work of speaking goals into existence before they arrive. The conversation turns to Veterans Growing America, the organisation Donnell founded to spotlight veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through a physical storefront in Woodbridge, Virginia, weekly community events, an incubator and pitch program, and a mission to replace “thank you for your service” with real economic support. Donnell closes with a call to keep growing one percent at a time, no matter how long the climb takes. Main Topics: Leadership principles from the highest levels of the military Transitioning from service to executive leadership Supporting veterans and military families Building a legacy through discipline, purpose, and impact Donnell’s twenty-six year U.S. Army career and the path to becoming Command Sergeant Major Veterans Growing America’s storefront model and weekly extravaganza events for veteran entrepreneurs Building a family legacy through his son’s officer commission and his daughter managing his personal brand The mindset and delayed gratification behind a ten year “overnight success” Intriguing Quotes: “My ceiling is his floor.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “Thoughts become things, right? Be careful what you think about because it will come true.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I can’t eat thank you for my service.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I retired in 2016. I’ve been working on this dream since 2016. I’m a ten year overnight success.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “I’m not asking you to do ten percent. I’m not asking you to do one hundred percent. Just do one percent better than what you did yesterday.” (Donnell Johns Sr.) “Where do the healers go get healed? Where do the motivators go get motivated? They come to the motivators table.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:01:32] - Dr. JayR introduces Command Sergeant Major Donnell Johns Sr. to the table as one of his own mentors [00:04:53] - Donnell recalls a recruiter sitting at his kitchen table in San Francisco that set him on the path to the Army [00:05:26] - Donnell details his twenty-six year Army career, retiring as Command Sergeant Major and serving as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major [00:08:41] - Donnell explains why his ceiling is his son’s floor and how he set his son up to enter the military as an officer [00:19:43] - Donnell breaks down Veterans Growing America, the organisation spotlighting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs [00:24:34] - Donnell describes the weekly extravaganza events at the Woodbridge, Virginia storefront, from comedy shows to celebrity meet and greets [00:42:11] - Donnell reflects on ten years of building Veterans Growing America since starting with just a tent in a parking lot [00:46:08] - Donnell closes with the one percent per day challenge and a message to keep growing Notable Guests/Resources: Donnell Johns Sr. is the founder and CEO of Veterans Growing America, a 501(c)(3) organisation based in Woodbridge, Virginia that spotlights veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through a physical storefront, weekly community events, and an incubator and pitch program. He is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major who served twenty-six years, including as the first Army National Guard G1 Sergeant Major. He runs Veterans Growing America alongside his wife and son, Donnell Johns Jr. Learn more at veteransgrowingamerica.com and connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook as Veterans Growing America. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E007 - From Command Sergeant Major to Purpose: Leadership & Legacy with Donnell Johns Sr.

  3. Aug 4

    E006 - Leadership, Legacy & Leveling Up: A Real Conversation with Charles Flan

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Charles Flanagain, founder of Rise Resiliency and a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who spent thirty years in uniform across nine countries and ten major global operations. Charles traces his path from Detroit, where he left home at seventeen to join the Air Force, through a career that reached the top one percent of the enlisted force, and into the harder fight of building a business and finding his footing as a civilian. He opens up about losing teammates to suicide, his own anxiety crisis late in his career, and the decision to seek mental health help through the front door so the airmen under his command could see him lead by example. The conversation breaks down the mindset required to lead at a high level, the discipline and accountability behind lasting resilience, and what it means to build a legacy that outlives you. Charles closes with the mission behind Rise Resiliency today: coaching, keynote speaking, and mentoring the next generation through partnerships with organisations like 100 Black Men and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Main Topics: The mindset required to lead at a high level Discipline, consistency, and personal accountability Building a legacy that outlives you Navigating challenges while staying focused on purpose Charles Flanagain’s path from Detroit to the Air Force at seventeen, and thirty years of service across nine countries and ten major global operations The hard transition from thirty years as a top one percent enlisted Chief Master Sergeant into founding Rise Resiliency during COVID Charles’s own mental health journey, including going public with getting help so his airmen could see him lead from the front Rise Resiliency's work today, including facilitation, keynote speaking, and mentoring through partnerships with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Intriguing Quotes: “Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a decision you make every single morning you show up.” (Charles Flanagain) “I want to go in the front door, and I want to type on the computer, I want to fill out my sheet, because my airmen are sitting in that room and I need them to see me, probably the most powerful enlisted person on the base, getting help.” (Charles Flanagain) “We got to check in on each other, man, a lot.” (Charles Flanagain) “I’m living proof that where you start does not determine where you finish.” (Charles Flanagain) “I told you motivators, we don’t bring anybody on the platform that we’re not inspired by.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:00:36] - Dr. JayR opens Season 6 and thanks Los Angeles Tribune and Riverside before introducing Charles Flanagain [00:01:33] - Charles traces his roots to Detroit, Michigan and joining the Air Force at seventeen with his mother signing for him [00:03:05] - Charles explains the origin of Rise Resiliency, founded in 2021 during COVID after contracts fell through and a shaky start as a small business owner [00:08:28] - Charles reflects on retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant, in the top one percent of the Air Force enlisted force, and how much harder the transition to entrepreneurship was than expected [00:11:16] - Charles speaks on losing teammates to suicide and the importance of checking in on each other [00:19:00] - Charles describes insisting on going through the front door for mental health help so his airmen could see him lead by example [00:28:57] - Charles outlines Rise Resiliency's facilitation and keynote work, including partnerships with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America [00:37:38] - Charles closes with his message that leadership is not a title but a decision made every single morning Notable Guests/Resources: Charles Flanagain is the founder of Rise Resiliency, a leadership and empowerment coaching company based near Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering facilitation, keynote speaking, and executive coaching. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served thirty years, including nine countries and ten major global operations, reaching the top one percent of the Air Force’s enlisted force. He is a certified leadership and empowerment coach through the International Coaching Federation, a board member with the Boys and Girls Club in Cleveland, Tennessee, and works nationally with 100 Black Men and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Learn more at riseresiliency.com and connect with him on LinkedIn and Rise Resiliency’s social channels. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E006 - Leadership, Legacy & Leveling Up: A Real Conversation with Charles Flan

  4. Jul 30

    E005 - Shield of Resilience: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Timothy Martin

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Timothy Martin, the visionary behind Coin of Resilience, a movement built on healing, community, and purpose. Timothy is on a mission to support veterans, first responders, and individuals battling PTSD by creating meaningful symbols of hope that represent strength, survival, and resilience. Through his work, he reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in community. The conversation dives into overcoming trauma and rebuilding identity, the importance of mental health and community support, turning pain into purpose driven impact, and creating a movement that changes lives. Main Topics: • Timothy Martin’s background as a military brat raised across Yemen, Barbados, and Japan before settling in the DC area, and his career in government IT contracting • The origin of the Coin of Resilience, born from Timothy’s own personal challenge coin and shaped by Spartan helmet and octopus symbolism • Founding the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Symbolisms for Resilience, official since September of last year • Upcoming community events for the nonprofit, including Cast for Hope (blue catfishing) and Healing Through Ink (tattoo healing) • How a Tennessee police department repurposed the Coin of Resilience to support domestic violence survivors • The true national scale of the mental health and suicide crisis, beyond the well known 22 a day veteran statistic • Conversations with Medal of Honor recipients Woody Williams and Harvey Barnum that shaped Timothy’s approach to reaching trauma survivors • Timothy’s own trauma during COVID and learning to show up for his kids while healing himself Intriguing Quotes: “You’re stronger than you think you are. And you are never alone.” (Timothy Martin) “Trauma is the same way, you’ll be able to put a band-aid on it and it’s going to heal, but there’s going to be something that agitates it.” (Timothy Martin) “Motivation is not everything. It’s the beginning step to get you off the porch. What you do afterwards is how you stay motivated.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “The mission for Coin of Resilience is getting these coins in the hands of those who are battling trauma, to remind them that they are not alone.” (Timothy Martin) “Be careful who you entertain, because you might be entertaining angels unaware.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) Key Moments: [00:01:34] - Timothy Martin introduces himself as a military brat raised across Yemen, Barbados, and Japan before settling in the DC area [00:15:02] - Conversation turns to the origin story of the Coin of Resilience [00:17:18] - Timothy explains repurposing the military challenge coin tradition into a symbol of resilience, built around the Spartan helmet and octopus [00:18:41] - Coin of Resilience created to support veterans, first responders, and survivors of trauma [00:20:40] - Story of a World War II veteran reminded he is not alone after receiving a coin [00:25:48] - Discussion of national suicide statistics and the true scale of the mental health crisis [00:31:02] - A Tennessee police department repurposes the coin to support domestic violence survivors [00:35:01] - Launch of nonprofit Symbolisms for Resilience, plus upcoming Cast for Hope and Healing Through Ink community events Notable Guests/Resources: Timothy Martin is the founder of Coin of Resilience and the 501(c)(3) non-profit Symbolisms for Resilience, supporting veterans, first responders, and survivors of trauma through symbolic challenge coins and small community events. He also works in government contracting for CLBG Consulting. Learn more at symbolisms4resilience.com and follow Coin of Resilience on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E005 - Shield of Resilience: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Timothy Martin

  5. Jul 28

    E004 - From Pain to Purpose: Jasmine Rush & Dr. JayR McIntyre Talk Resilience, Boundaries & Success

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: Dr. JayR McIntyre and Jasmine Rush share their personal journeys, community involvement, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, emphasizing resilience and the ability to pivot when facing challenges. They talk about how personal struggles and trauma can shape purpose and authenticity, and highlight the role of genuine support, consistency, and hard work in achieving success. The discussion wraps up with a message of empowerment and encouragement, touching on themes like community support for veterans and women in business, authenticity, accountability, and turning trauma into a superpower. Key moments include overcoming adversity, the value of real support, setting boundaries, and inspiring others. Main Topics: • Jasmine Rush’s United States Navy service and background, growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, and now based in the DMV area with her husband and two kids • Her two published books, Help Me Tell: Finding Your Voice After Trauma and Together in the Trenches: A Devotional for Families Navigating PTSD • Growing up in a broken home, being raised by her grandmother, and how church shaped both the best and hardest parts of who she became • Her ambassador role with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the Vwise program that got her started • Helping launch the She Reigns Summit, a mindset and money focused event for 75 women veterans in Tampa, Florida • Business failure and the power of pivoting, with Jasmine and Dr. JayR comparing their own bankruptcies and what came after • Turning trauma into purpose and authenticity, and using it as fuel to help others • Knowing your worth as a speaker, setting your price, and never apologising for it Intriguing Quotes: “See further, leave more.” (Jasmine Rush) “Your trauma is your superpower.” (Jasmine Rush) “I don’t care how high you get in the military, that doesn’t correlate to business.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “You can’t go down aisle five and say, I need ambition, I’m bringing all this. You can’t buy it. I wake up with this.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “If you have a relationship with the Lord, keep cultivating that. If you don’t, I invite you to get to know him, because it’s the best relationship you will ever have.” (Jasmine Rush) Key Moments: [00:01:01] - Dr. JayR welcomes Season 6 guest Jasmine Rush, US Navy veteran, to the table [00:01:56] - Jasmine introduces her two published books on trauma and PTSD [00:03:00] - Jasmine opens up about her broken home upbringing and being raised by her grandmother in the church [00:08:55] - Jasmine details her IVMF ambassador work and the upcoming She Reigns Summit for women veterans [00:15:50] - Jasmine and Dr. JayR compare their business failures and the hard lessons in learning to pivot [00:20:37] - Dr. JayR tells Jasmine everyone wants the victory without the pain, and her story fuels everyone she touches [00:31:36] - Dr. JayR breaks down how he built his value and price as a speaker after four years of working for free [00:40:31] - Jasmine closes with her message, see further leave more, and an invitation to faith Notable Guests/Resources: Jasmine Rush is a United States Navy veteran, author, and ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). She is the author of Help Me Tell: Finding Your Voice After Trauma and Together in the Trenches: A Devotional for Families Navigating PTSD, and is helping launch the She Reigns Summit for women veterans in Tampa, Florida. Connect with her at Speaking From The Lens and Jazzy Speaks Now on all platforms. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E004 - From Pain to Purpose: Jasmine Rush & Dr. JayR McIntyre Talk Resilience, Boundaries & Success

  6. Jul 23

    E003 - From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience

    Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Episode Title: From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience Summary: Dr. Debora Keller shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to achieving a doctorate, emphasizing the importance of persistence and overcoming adversity. She also discusses the development of a questionnaire to assess student preparedness for college, highlighting the impact of education on individuals and society. The conversation covers topics related to mental health, resilience, academic achievement, and personal growth. Dr. Debora Keller and Dr. JayR McIntyre discuss their personal experiences, challenges, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Main Topics: • Persistence • Impact of Education Mental health awareness • Resilience and determination Intriguing Quotes: “Pressure is a privilege. And that privilege can never be taken for granted.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “Instead of thinking about dropping out, push harder — because if you just push harder, the pressure will let up and the privilege will come back.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “I told people your trauma is your superpower.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “I made myself learn from the bottom up because I wanted to be able to help anybody that was in the shoes I was in.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “My pivot came from my resiliency in everything that I had been through. I’m still here.” (Dr. Debora Keller) Key Moments: [00:01:25] - Dr. Debora Keller introduces her upbringing in Mayday, Georgia and life as a child born into addiction [00:03:56] - Debora recounts surviving her husband’s fatal home invasion attempt [00:06:54] - Debora returns to college at 47 after a workplace injury ends her restaurant career [00:14:54] - Debora creates the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire for her doctoral study [00:19:18] - Debora explains why she limits AI use when tutoring students [00:27:50] - JayR and Debora open up about the mental health struggles behind high achievement [00:39:50] - Debora explains her pivot came from resiliency and her faith [00:47:07] - Debora closes with her pressure is a privilege message Notable Guests/Resources: Dr. Debora Keller, doctoral candidate (DBA) at Kaiser University, academic tutor, and senior research consultant for the Thornbrook Institute. Creator of the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire, a tool assessing student preparedness and persistence ahead of college enrollment. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E003 - From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience

  7. Jul 21

    E002 - From Brooklyn Projects to Real Estate Success - Austin The Realtor on Mastery, Morals & Growth

    Tha Motiv8tor’s Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Austin The Realtor, a real estate professional whose journey began in the Brooklyn projects and evolved into success in the competitive Tampa real estate market. Austin shares how morals, decision-making, and discipline shaped his path from humble beginnings to becoming a respected name in real estate. He breaks down the importance of continuous growth, mentorship, and what he calls the “100-Hour Rule” — the commitment to mastering your craft through focused repetition and intentional learning. This episode is about more than real estate. It’s about identity, discipline, growth, and serving your community while elevating yourself. Main Topics: • The transition from Brooklyn to Tampa and building a new life • Why strong morals and smart decisions determine long-term success • The 100-hour rule for mastery in business and personal growth • Building authentic relationships that fuel opportunity • The impact of fraternity brotherhood and community service • Branding yourself the right way in a competitive market Intriguing Quotes: “If you got a question, text me.” “You’re special, bro. I love you.” Key Moments: [00:01:06] - Dr. JayR opens the show and introduces guest Austin the Realtor [00:02:22] - Austin introduces himself as Austin Walls, originally from Brooklyn and now based in Tampa [00:07:04] - Austin recounts the night he chose not to join friends breaking into a high school, all three were later arrested [00:11:46] - Austin pledges Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at Baruch College in 1992 [00:23:06] - Austin describes dropping out of college over a financial aid shortfall [00:26:19] - Austin gets his real estate license after a career shift out of the bookstore and financial services world [00:34:00] - Austin breaks down his Austin the Realtor brand and living it everywhere he goes [00:43:12] - Austin introduces the 100 hour rule for mastering a new skill Notable Guests/Resources: Austin Walls, known publicly as Austin The Realtor, is a licensed real estate agent and financial advisor (Series 6, Series 7, Series 63) based in Tampa, Florida, originally from East New York, Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience in real estate across New York and Florida, is the author of The Power of the Pivot (available on Amazon), and is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Tampa Metro chapter. Connect with him on Facebook (Austin the Realtor), Instagram (austin.the.realtor), and LinkedIn (Austin Williams). Sponsors mentioned: Seven Eagle Academy, Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    E002 - From Brooklyn Projects to Real Estate Success - Austin The Realtor on Mastery, Morals & Growth

  8. Jul 16

    E001 - From Mississippi to Military Leadership & Entrepreneurship - Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP

    Tha Motiv8tors Table Podcast Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre (Tha Hood Motiv8tor) Episode Title: From Mississippi to Military Leadership & Entrepreneurship - Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP Summary: In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP — military leader, entrepreneur, strategist, and creative force — to unpack a journey rooted in Mississippi resilience and built on discipline, leadership, and intentional growth. Danishon shares how his upbringing shaped his drive, how military service refined his leadership mindset, and how creativity became a strategic advantage in both business and life. This is a real conversation about transition, ownership, and elevating beyond your environment. With advanced credentials including MBA, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and PMI-RMP, Danishon brings both tactical execution and visionary leadership to the table. His story is proof that structure and creativity can coexist — and that transition is not an ending, but a launch point. This episode isn’t surface-level motivation. It’s leadership strategy. It’s disciplined creativity. It’s elevation through ownership. Main Topics: • Military transition and leadership evolution • Leveraging creativity as a competitive advantage • Overcoming adversity and mental health challenges • Building authentic relationships and community • Social media impact and personal branding • Strategic thinking in entrepreneurship and risk management Intriguing Quotes: “Once you really pull things back and you look at what gave you joy as a kid, you can really find out what you can do to make money.” “We’re in a creative economy. If you know how to speak, if you’re oral, if you know how to write, if you have a little bit of imagination, there’s no way everyone shouldn’t be a creator right now.” “We have so much tribal knowledge right now that we kind of hoarding and it’s laying dormant. We have to spread that out.” “My second mountain right now is going to be extremely more beneficial to other people than my first mountain was beneficial to me, because the first mountain to me was just ego.” “To whom much is given, much is required.” “100 episodes. One mission. Motivators… mount up.” Key Moments: [00:02:02] - Danishon introduces himself, Tampa-based senior Air Force leader, executive coach, and creative agency owner [00:05:59] - Growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, options limited to football, the military, or the shipbuilding yard [00:08:39] - The ASVAB test taken on a whim in 10th grade leads to enlisting in the Air Force in 1995, called the best decision of his life [00:13:35] - Gang culture imported from California by one returning local reshapes the small Mississippi town [00:21:04] - The 2019 Afghanistan deployment becomes the catalyst for planning life after the military [00:29:18] - The creative economy argument, today’s tools make everyone a potential creator [00:31:15] - The two-mountain framework, first mountain was ego, second mountain is about impact on others [00:38:59] - Closing message, to whom much is given, much is required Notable Guests/Resources: Danishon R. Felder, MBA, CSP, PMI-RMP. Senior leader in the United States Air Force with nearly 30 years of service, retiring end of July 2026. Tampa-based executive coach and creative agency operator, originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Reach out directly via LinkedIn for connection, coaching, or creative work. Sponsors mentioned: Seven Eagle Academy, Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside. Special Announcements: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/ 🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/   From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power. MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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