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. 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

  2. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Heart Disease Kills More Women than All the Forms of Cancer Combined from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The Healing Power of Resistance by Dr. Tara Narula https://amzn.to/4h1TDu1 Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America. One of the country’s leading cardiologists is ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula who, earlier this year, released her New York Times bestselling book The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being. Oprah and Dr. Narula discuss the hidden warning signs of heart disease and how you can take better care of your cardiovascular health. Dr. Narula also explains how your connection to faith, purpose and hope can help you live a more meaningful life and beat the odds of heart disease. We also hear from a young woman in her thirties currently living with heart failure, another woman who used GLP-1s with great results towards her cardiovascular health and a patient who says Dr. Narula saved her life. 00:00:00 Welcome Dr. Narula, author of “The Healing Power of Resilience" 00:05:20 - Stats of women’s heart health  00:11:20 - Cardiovascular disease is happening to women younger and younger 00:16:30 - Stress, women and heart health 00:24:10 - 60% of Black women live with cardiovascular disease  00:25:50 - social determinants of health  00:29:15 - Heart benefits of GLP-1s 00:32:20 - Menopause and heart health  00:37:00 - High blood pressure and heart health  00:39:20 - Faith, purpose and your health  00:42:40 - Life’s essential 8 checklist  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 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.

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  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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">

  7. 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

  8. Feb 16

    Season 2 EP 3 Leading Without Losing Yourself: A Conversation with Hillarie Kay

    Welcome back to Qualified for More, the podcast where we talk about leadership, purpose, and what it really looks like to lead well without losing yourself in the process. In this powerful episode, Hillarie Kay takes the mic for a deeply honest conversation about sustainable leadership, self-awareness, and redefining success. Hillarie is a business leader and Enneagram expert known for bringing a refreshingly human lens to growth and leadership. Her work equips leaders to increase self-awareness, navigate burnout, and lead from a place of wholeness not just performance. She challenges the idea that success requires self-sacrifice and instead invites leaders into alignment, clarity, and sustainable impact. Beyond her professional expertise, Hillarie's experience as a parent of a child with special needs has profoundly shaped how she leads, sets boundaries, and measures what truly matters. In this episode, she shares how the Enneagram becomes more than a personality tool , it becomes a framework for compassion, limits, resilience, and grace when life and leadership feel heavy. This conversation is for the thoughtful leaders, called, and maybe a little tired,but still committed to leading well. If you've ever wondered how to pursue purpose without burning out, this episode is for you. You don't have to lose yourself to lead well. You are still qualified for more. Follow Hillarie Kay on Instagram: @hillariekay Follow the podcast: @qualifiedformore Follow Reality of Life: @realityoflife

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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
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Qualified For More