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Welcome to the Mission Driven Podcast, hosted by author, educator and speaker, Dr. A.C. Cristales. This show is designed to empower, educate, & encourage you to stay focused and committed to your personal and professional mission.

Mission Driven With Dr. A C Cristales Dr. A.C. Cristales

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Welcome to the Mission Driven Podcast, hosted by author, educator and speaker, Dr. A.C. Cristales. This show is designed to empower, educate, & encourage you to stay focused and committed to your personal and professional mission.

    The One in the Arena

    The One in the Arena

    Author and speaker Dr. A.C. Cristales is back with a new episode for Mission Driven! In this episode, A.C. shares a bit of his 2022 journey. He shares what he learned about entrepreneurship and more importantly how failure reveals has the power to reveal who you truly are. If you want to grow and thrive in your journey of success despite the difficulties of life, you have to listen to this episode. It will empower and encourage you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [01:07] Guess who's back?[02:32] Shawshank Redemption Moment[7:58] Entrepreneurship is...[13:18] Failure reveals what you're made of.[17:16] I know who I am now[19:09] Courage to make things happen[21:23] It is not the critic who counts.
    Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 24 min
    Take the Step & Make It Happen - Interview with Urbane Body Creator, Philip Cristales

    Take the Step & Make It Happen - Interview with Urbane Body Creator, Philip Cristales

    Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with the first episode of Mission Driven in 2022. In this episode, A.C. interviews creator and fitness coach of Urbane Body, Philip Cristales. In this episode, Philip shares a bit of his journey from what inspired him to start his online fitness program. Additionally, he shares what you can do to get started on your journey of success. This is an interview that will encourage you to take the step and make it happen. It will empower and motivate you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [05:44] College isn't for everyone[12:10] The struggle with self-confidence[20:01] Be loyal to that next step[30:05] Power of personal development[37:25] How to get started on your passion[42:40] More information on Urbane Body
    Follow's Today's guest on Instagram: @urbanebody
    Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 46 min
    Risk or Regret, Interview with author of new book, Love Eternal: Axel R. Cristales

    Risk or Regret, Interview with author of new book, Love Eternal: Axel R. Cristales

    Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with another episode for Season 3 of Mission Driven. In this episode, A.C. interviews author and therapist, Axel Cristales. In this episode, Axel shares a bit of his journey from working in public schools to now serving as mental health therapist. Additionally, he shares what inspired him to write his newest book, Love Eternal. This is an interview that will encourage you to go after your dreams! It will empower and motivate you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [01:53] Hidden gems[07:37] Life is an odyssey[17:52] Love Eternal[26:08] Soundtrack of life[31:58] Seek peace, not happiness[38:10] Writing as therapy[47:47] Be faithful to yourself
    Follow's Today's guest on Instagram: @axelrcristales
    Purchase Axel's Newest Book, Love Eternal: Click Here!
    Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 57 min
    Troubles Don't Last - Lessons From The Vault

    Troubles Don't Last - Lessons From The Vault

    Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with another episode for Season 3 of Mission Driven. In this episode, A.C. takes us back to his first EVER Reflection Blog he wrote in 2009, entitled, The Thunderstorm Season. In this podcast episode, he shares how storms and troubles don't last forever. If you want to grow and thrive in your journey of success despite the difficulties of life, you have to listen to this episode. It will empower and encourage you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [02:16] Provide a platform for others to share their story[05:21] Take a step of faith[07:33] Successful people don't quit[09:14] The Thunderstorm Season[15:25] Where do you find yourself?
    Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 16 min
    Iris Lopez, Founder of Mija, Yes You Can Interview

    Iris Lopez, Founder of Mija, Yes You Can Interview

    Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with another episode for Season 3 of Mission Driven. In this episode, A.C. has the honor of interviewing Iris Lopez, founder of Mija, Yes You Can, a nonprofit organization created by women FOR women to provide a platform that allows ALL women to come together to learn from each other, relate to each other and achieve their ambitions in life. In this episode, Iris shares a bit of her story and the reasons why she started a non-profit organization which focuses on empowering women. This interview will empower and encourage you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [04:17] Iris' background and story[09:44] Iris' Life Mission on day to day basis [13:50] What inspired Iris to start the Mija, Yes You Can non-profit?[25:30] Challenges in starting the program[29:01] Success stories from Mija, Yes You Can[35:02] Learn to accept failure[36:14] Find out more about Mija, Yes You Can
    For more information on Mija, Yes You Can, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram: @mijayesyoucan
    Click Here for Mija, Yes You Can Website
    Follow A.C. on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 40 min
    Rand Carlson, of Men of Nehemiah, and the Power of Redemption

    Rand Carlson, of Men of Nehemiah, and the Power of Redemption

    Author, educator and speaker A.C. Cristales is back with another episode for Season 3 of Mission Driven. In this episode, A.C. has the honor of interviewing Rand Scott Carlson, who is on the leadership team at the Men of Nehemiah, a Christian Non-Profit located in South Dallas that is designed to rebuild the lives of men and families that have been torn apart by substance abuse, homelessness, crime, and violence.  In this episode, Rand shares a bit of his life story and how he now uses Hip Hop to share the Good News that has completely transformed his life and given him freedom. This interview will empower and encourage you, and it is an episode that you'll definitely want to share with your family and friends.
    Links to this week's empowering segments:
    [03:26] Rand's background and story[09:46] The ministry that helped Rand [14:56] Drugs were not the problem. There was a bigger problem. [18:53] Life's Mission: Bring Hope[25:16] The Ultimate form of self-expression[30:29] Success story from doing ministry work[34:34] Rand's Anchors[42:58] Find out more about Rand's work
    For more information on Rand, follow him on @rand_pkp
    Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ac_cristales
    For more information about A.C., check out his website, http://acspeaks.com

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

destchava ,

AMAZING podcast!

Mission Driven is a podcast every one should subscribe to! AC does a wonderful job connecting with his listeners and sharing impactful and meaningful messages. He shares personal experiences and is always genuine!! As a listener you can tell how much hard work AC puts into every episode in order to truly connect and help his listeners be empowered! AC speaks with a purpose that will help you in life and your career. I’m always so excited and ready to listen/take notes when a new episode is released! Thank you, AC , for being so positive, real and helping me stay mission driven!!

@Omega ,

Insightful & Relateable

Highly relatable messages. Love his optimism and “glass half full” outlook!
Look forward to this podcast each week!

Lilyainn ,

Great Podcast!

As a college student it is nice to hear the perspective of our educators. It is a reminder that our educators made the choice to be the leaders helping guide us through this thing we call life. It is not always easy to know who is the best resource when we are faced with challenges in school and at home. I love that this podcast uses references that I can relate to and reminds me that “SI SE PUEDE”

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