Cool Runnings

Cory and Ordonna kick off the New Year with a new season and first episode in 2021. We discuss the importance of knowing that it is ok to outgrow friends and the organization you work for. If you remain stagnant you will not grow personally and professionally. Know when it is time to let go. We always discuss the new app that is taken the networking world by storm (CLUBHOUSE). In addition to a give away from the hustler club on the said app. It is always a great thing to pay it forward. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Cory & Ordonna welcome guest host Keena to the podcast. She is definitely a friend to the show. She was a guest on episode  4 and we had to bring her back. We discuss what is respect between men and women, along with how they were raised to approach or what to expect out of each other. This episode was definitely wide-ranging and insightful.

Cory & Ordonna have a conversation revolving around how to identify tipping points in regard to work environments. As well as the new culture of job jumping which is different from past generations that were loyal to a job that wasn't necessarily loyal to them. 

Cory & Ordonna welcome Joseph Stephens. We have a conversation about how he ended up working for one of the most storied sports franchises in history, too—in-depth discussions about homelessness to worth and ambition. Joseph, aka Joe, was very forthcoming and honest in his assessment of self and what it takes to succeed.

Cory & Ordonna welcome Kevin Beckford to the podcast to discuss his social entrepreneur hustle that led him to the Halls of Yale, Penn, and the University of Cambridge. Kevin talks about his time working in the White House for the Obama Administration, education, and what it took to Co-found a not-for-profit organization that aims to educate and help young individuals.  This wide-ranging episode is full of gems and knowledge across many platforms.  Podcast Information: Organization: The Hustlers Guild Instagram: @kevinfitzroy Book: Decolonising-Studies-African-Literature by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

Cory & Ordonna welcome there first international guest & family friend Louis Golden. We have a conversation about what it takes to enlist in the Navy as well as what recruiter tricks to watch out for. Louis also dives deep into leadership,  his love of snowboarding, travel, hiking, & skydiving to name a few.   Podcast Details Books: The Alchemist by Paluo Coelho  The United-Independent Compensatory Code/System/Concept Textbook: A Compensatory Counter-Racist Code by Neely Fuller  Measure what matters by John Doerr The infinite Game by Simon Sinek  Social Media: @smooth_and_traveling Youtube: Glodee Ice

Cory & Ordonna welcome street wear aficionado, caption King, Kevin owner and operator of Gifted Apparel NYC to the podcast. During our conversation, we touch on the five core questions as well as a range of topics from the importance of mentorships, the end of gatekeepers, personal growth, brand awareness, human marketing, and of course the best Christmas movie of all time.    Podcast details  Brand Website: www.giftedapparelnyc.com  Instagram: @Giftedapparelnyc  Facebook: www.facebook.com/giftedapparelnyc/  Books:  Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki   12 rules for life by Dr. Jordan Peterson

Cory & Ordonna welcome husband & wife. Mario & Nakiyah to the podcast to have a conversation about what it takes to run and own a successful daycare business, ambition, marriage, love, and step out on faith when starting a business.  Podcast details: Heaven's Daycare  Lenez Towns Daycare

Cory & Ordonna welcome Cordero to the podcast. We have a conversation revolving around ambition, fashion, toxic work environments as well as diving into why Batman is the greatest superhero. As with all our conversations, they are wide-ranging.  Podcast Details Books: The Art of War by Sun TZU 48 laws of power by Robert Greene  How to analyze people by R.J Anderson  Podcast title:  Boomerang

Cory and Donna welcome guest host Nicolette to the podcast to discuss the dreaded friend zone. Cory has been the only person know to humankind to successfully escape the friend zone and marry his wonderful wife. During the discussion, we googled the definition of what the friend zone is and how to escape it.