Relentless Minds

As seen on The New York Times, BBC, NPR, The Guardian, Agence France Presse, Al Jazeera and several other Arabic language news outlets, Khadija Siddiqi's story has been widely covered around the world due to its moving revelation of current social norms regarding violent treatment towards women. Khadija was a law student in Pakistan, only a few days away from taking her Bar Exam, when the most unimaginable event transpired; she was violently attacked in broad daylight by a fellow classmate. Growing up in Pakistan where the inequalities between women and men are visibly apparent, Khadija was surrounded by social norms in her youth but experienced the virulent influence it had in the justice system when her own equity was brought into question. On May 3rd,2016 Khadija was attacked and stabbed 23 times by fellow student, Shah Hussain, in a vengeful attempt to end her life after she had rejected his romantic advances months before. Shah Hussain had attempted to carry out what is considered in Pakistan as an

On November 12, 2019 hundreds of people from all walks of life found themselves together before the Supreme Court in Washington DC. Supporting each other, sharing stories, and giving empowering and moving speeches. On this day, people gathered together to fight for something they believed in- the rights of hundreds of thousands of immigrants that are in the United States under the program known as DACA. DACA, formally known as the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals, is a program put in place by Barack Obama in 2014.   In Dec of 2017 under the Trump Administration, DACA was rescinded, making the future of the roughly 700,000 current DACA recipients uncertain. This decision There is no doubt that rescinding DACA without an alternative solution would affect millions of people, not only for the roughly 700,000 individuals that are enrolled in the program, but their families as well. However, when it came to opinions revolving DACA and other issues in the immigration community, interesting dynamics b

In today’s episode I sit down with Jose Arnulfo Cabrera to share his story of being a young DREAMer in America and one of the hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients currently awaiting the decision being made on the DACA program that will determine the path of their immediate future. Jose has been involved in advocacy for human rights since he was a child, and has been tremendously involved in women’s rights and immigration reform efforts organizing and leading groups to create awareness and take a stand for their rights.  José Arnulfo Cabrera was born in a small village in Mexico and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Growing up, Cabrera remembers his mom organizing undocumented workers in Cincinnati for a just wage and safe working conditions. During this time, he learned organizing tricks and skills to keep people engaged and hopeful during disappointing moments. It wasn’t long until Cabrera started organizing for immigration reform issues, sharing his family’s story and how he would benefit from legislation

#PURPOSEFULSERIES Today in this episode of the Purposeful Series I interview Aden Batar, who was a former Somali refugee who fled with his family from Somalia during their Civil war in 1992. Over the 2 years that they hid in silence in Somalia Aden and his family experienced constant threats to their life, and sadly faced the death of his 2 year old son due to the conditions of the war-torn country and the family’s inability to access proper medical care.  Aden chose a life of service once he arrived in America and has dedicated his life to the work of helping other refugees resettle and properly integrate in America through the services of the resettlement agency he works with.  In this interview Aden shares his experience of fleeing the Civil war in Somalia and seeking refuge first in Kenya and finally, the United States. He also brings to light the truth behind the current refugee crisis worldwide and the desperate state that many families are experiencing as a result of this. Having dedicated nearly

#UNBROKENSERIES In this episode Justin and Jessica both share with us their experience of facing infidelity in their marriage and what it took to find the strength to make it work and stay together. Justin and Jessica met early on in life and shortly after fell in love and decided to take the next step in dedication to each other and got married. However, Justin was struggling with internal feelings of self-doubt, fear and anxiety due to the pressures of his upbringing that Jessica was unaware of until it began to manifest in their marriage, and nearly ended their marriage. In this story Justin and Jessica combine their voices to openly and vulnerably speak about the struggles they faced in their journey to create the strong marriage they have today. A journey that includes a challenging childhood, depression, infidelity and dishonesty, and unconditional love and forgiveness. Join us in this episode to hear Jessica and Justin's incredible story on how they were able to find happiness and hope again in thei

This is a special episode dedicated to announce to all current subscribers, and new ones, what the Relentless Minds podcast is striving to create in this world. We have incredibly BIG VISIONS. In February of 2019 the Relentless Minds podcast was created with the sole mission to inspire people to create the change they desire to see in their own lives and in the world, by sharing examples of those who were. These examples are the stories of people who share a common commitment, and that is that they refuse to accept their current circumstances for what they are, refuse to listen to society when they are told that nothing can be done, and instead they choose to fight for what they believe in. Our main objective with this platform is to inspire people around the world through the use of powerful stories, and to create a unified movement of change makers. We also strive to showcase the world-wide efforts being made on issues that are affecting people everywhere. This isn’t just a local news-focused platfor

On Dec 16, 2014 a terrible event occurred in Peshawar, Pakistan, which disturbed the country deeply. It's effects were felt across the world and it turned out to be the 4th largest school massacre in the history of the world.  On this day a terrorist group of 7 men invaded an Army Public School of Peshawar and shot and killed 149 people. 134 of those lives lost were children between the ages of 8-18. 112 more people were injured. Waleed Khan is a survivor of the attack but did not get away unscathed, he suffered 6 bullet wounds to the face and 2 shots to the body. His doctors and family did not believe he would survive, but miraculously he did. He was 12 years old at the time. Waleed now is 17 years old, and today on this episode he shares his experience of that terrible day and what he had to deal with in the aftermath of it all. Waleed also discusses the amazing transformation he underwent once he discovered a new purpose that gave him hope and created a desire to use his experience to help change the lives

Welcome back, in today's episode I speak with Daisy Torres and her struggles early on in life when she became a mother at the young age of 16 years old. Coming from a family that worked very hard to make ends meet, Daisy was devastated when she realized that being pregnant meant that she might not be able to get ahead in life and pursue the career she had always dreamed of- that of becoming an architect. In this episode Daisy shares her story of her early life and humble beginnings, the challenges she went through being a teenage mom, and how she was able to beat the statistics for teenage mothers getting a formal education. Daisy, thankfully and with a lot of hard work, was able to get herself through school and achieve her dream. Daisy places a lot of credit for her success on the support that her family gave her throughout her journey that she says made it all possible. Due to this Daisy is very passionate about spreading awareness about the importance of empowering and supporting young mothers, alon

Eli Nash is a recovering porn addict who spent 15 years of his life in shame in guilt while he struggled with controlling his addiction to porn. On top of that, Eli had kept a secret from his family and friends for years: that at the age of 8 he had been sexually abused by a person he, and his family, had considered a friend. Eli shares with us on this episode his experience being a victim of sexual abuse, how he coped with it and how he later confronted his abuser during his process of healing. He also discusses his struggle with porn addiction in his adult life, and how he was able to turn his unfortunate story into a meaningful purpose. A big highlight for this podcast is how passionate Eli is on people sharing their story with others and finding connection and healing through it. Eli experienced it for himself and he has seen it work wonders for others; as he states "when we share our hardships, it moves us from shame into healing". If you would like to reach out to Eli Nash or hear more about wha

Dr. Ellie Katz is a leading practitioner of holistic psychotherapy. For the last 49 years, her eclectic interventions for her patients have featured innovative approaches to using meditation, guided thinking and the Bach Flower Remedies. With decades of working in the field, Dr. Ellie Katz has concluded that we all have attachments we would be better without. In her writing, as author of 3 books, Dr. Katz sets out to tackle the everyday face of addiction, exploring root causes, personal struggles and the gift of recovery. In this episode Dr. Ellie Katz discusses her 6 key behavioral principles that she uses to work with individuals overcoming addiction. The beauty of these principles is that I consider them just as valuable to helping anyone desiring change and peace of mind to restore serenity back into their lives. These principles are the following: Good Mood and Hope.Meditation and RelaxationLove and KindnessForgivenessFlexiblityDiscipline Dr. Katz dives into these principles on the episode and e

When you first meet Kat you will see a self-made woman who is living the dream life that many people desire to live. She runs a successful coaching business and is wakes up every day thankful for the life she is currently able to live alongside her husband and son. However, besides the success and accomplishments that Kat has had she has also dealt with an unfortunate past where her worth and dignity were belittled from a young age. Kat has been holding in a secret about the past she experienced before the outward successes ever came into play, and she has made a powerful decision to share that secret with us today on the Relentless Minds podcast in hopes to inspire other women who may have experienced similar hardships. In this episode "From a Life of Abuse to a Life of Purpose", Kat shares with us her painful memories being raised in an abusive household and how that affected her self-esteem growing up and led her to get involved in the sex industry at the age of 19. Kat openly and honestly shared her

Jim was diagnosed with type I diabetes at 17 years old and spent 35 years coping with the disease. After facing near failure of his heart and kidney he underwent surgeries spanning over 2 years to replace his heart, kidney and pancreas. This lead him to be cured of his diabetes and lifelong ailments. Now Jim dedicates his life to sharing his story and spreading hope to others. In addition to his stepping into the limelight as a speaker, Jim also runs a successful steel company based out of California, and has been doing so for the last 30 years.

Debbie Cromack is a corporate lackey turned entrepreneurial renegade. She is an international best-selling author and Business Coach, empowering introverted female entrepreneurs to set up the foundation of their coaching business, implement a replicable sales process that feels good, and replace their corporate income so they can thrive in their business, quit their corporate job, and create a life they fall in love with every single day! If you’re done being an employee – making others rich! – and ready to make yourself wealthy in impact, income, and soul-happiness, Debbie is the coach for you! Debbie talks about the challenges she faced when building her online business while working 12-14 hours in a high-earning corporate position, and how she managed to transition successfully. This is a great episode for anyone interested in earning income online as a coach to learn what it takes to get started! Get In Touch!- Debbie Cromack@Emergeempowerwww.EmergeEmpowerment.comFB Group: Emerging Empowered Entrepren

Jimmy is a recovering addict who grew up in a Wolf of Wall Street Environment. He watched his father make millions all while partying with drugs and alcohol on a daily basis. In 2008, Jimmy graduated from FSU expecting to take over the family business. Shortly afterwards, one of the largest recessions in the United States hit and his family lost everything.... He became depressed, $40,000 in debt to the IRS, became estranged from his father, and his brother went to prison. All of which culminated with a deadly drug addiction to Xanax and Oxycontin.  In November of 2015 he was involuntarily baker acted into a mental health facility and since then Jimmy has completely transformed his life. Through his story he strives to show that anything is possible by mastering your mindset. Today, Jimmy is a mindset coach, TedX speaker, podcast host for "Jimmy D Radio", and the father to two amazing boys, Anthony and Angelo. Get In Touch! - Jimmy DeFalcoIG: Jimmy_defalcoJimmydefalco.com - Get His Free Eboo

Christopher is an inspiring individual who has had an impressive level of self-awareness from a young age and has accomplished many things in life despite the early diagnosis he received of having dyslexia. Although a widely considered "handicap", Christopher used the lessons he learned while dealing with and managing his dyslexia as a child to shape his relentless mindset and successfully accomplish careers as a firefighter, real estate broker and now speaker and coach. He shares his story of how he was able to step into a career that he felt at a time he could never do, speaking and coaching, and the key elements he teaches others to help them also get out of their own way. Get In Touch! - Christopher Dedeyan@christopherdedeyanChristopherdedeyan.comFind him also on FaceBook, Twitter and YouTube!

This episode is a special one and a different twist than my other episodes on my podcast. In this episode I sit down with Blake Fly, a motivational speaker and purpose-driven entrepreneur and we talk about living in a state of gratitude and mindfulness and how easily it can be applied to every day life. Blake has dedicated his life to introducing this value to students in college and business professionals to remind people of the importance of appreciating every moment and to make the most of them. The authenticity and gratitude that Blake displays in this episode and in his life are qualities that I cherish and are the foundation upon which I created this podcast and so this interview was an especially enjoyable one for me- enjoy! Blake Fly- Get In Touch!IG: @BlakeflyBlakefly.comBlake@blakefly.com

In this episode I share the story of Christine Conti, a relentless and incredibly mentally strong woman who has had her share of victories as well as struggles. With a background in investment banking and teaching, she ventured into her passion in fitness coaching, crushed it, and even co-hosts a podcast called Two Fit Crazies And a Microphone Podcast. With struggles including sexual abuse, infertility and a final diagnosis of a severe form of Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 30, Christine walks us through her journey and shares her perspective that kept her pursuing her goals. Christine has run a total of 30 marathons and also completed an Ironman in 2018 all the while under chemotherapy for her RA symptoms. But she is far from done. Tune in to listen to Christine's incredible story and see how she was able to experience her breakthrough! Christine Conti- Get In Touch!Contifitness.netTwofitcrazies.comChristine@contifitness.comIG: @contifitness

In this episode you get front row seats to raw conversation between myself and Vincent Miceli, serial entrepreneur and founder of Verb and the Body Blueprint Gym. Vincent has been through extreme weight loss- shedding off 100 lbs, Filing for bankruptcy due to a failed business venture, and quitting a life of drugs and alcohol to get to where he is today. Vincent is all about how our habits can either make us or break us. We discuss how many of those habits are learned through life and the importance of continuously being aware of developing habits that help us lead the lives we desire. Vincent has key principles that guide him through life and keep him focused on chasing his passion, and he shares them in this episode. If you want to tap into the mind of a resilient power house- this is the episode for you!! Vincent Miceli- Get In Touch!@vincentmiceliThebodyblueprint.coGetverb.co

Sam shares his story of struggling with drug and alcohol abuse for over a decade from his teen years into adulthood. Sam had an overdose which hospitalized him, but that wasn't enough to break his addiction. One fateful night when he was caught and arrested for breaking and entering into a home of a friend, he decided he really needed to change. And change he did. Since that night Sam has dedicated his life to sharing his story with others to help inspire, motivate and encourage students and business professionals alike. This is a great episode with individuals dealing with their own struggles with addiction and also parents with children that might be at risk! Sam Anthony- Get In Touch!Samanthonyspeaks.comSam@samanthonyspeaks.com@sam_anthony_speaks

Fella's this is a special one for you! Stefanos Sifandos is a spiritual mindset and relationship coach. On this episode he shares about his struggles in love that had forced him to venturing into a period of deep self-discovery and exploration. Mainly when it came to relationships and how to develop a healthy masculine nature in contemporary times. He is passionate about teaching others about how to establish loving, mutually beneficial and thriving relationships through his teaching of conscious relationships. He shares some great information on how to be more self-aware as men and thrive in life and in love. Stefanos Sifandos- Get In Touch!@stefanossifandoswww.reclaimyourkingdom.comstef@stefanossifandos.com