Hectic - Episode 38 | The Middle Child Podcast

The Invisible Season Nobody Warns You About | Jessica Smith | TMC Ep. 50

You're not behind. You're just trying to be someone you were never made to be. In this episode, Royal Boles sits down with podcast consistency coach Jessica Smith (@thejessicassmith) — also celebrating Episode 50, a huge milestone — for a real conversation about why you can feel invisible even while working hard, why comparison keeps you stuck in the wrong lane, and what it means to actually be seen.In this episode, Jessica opens up about:✅ How she uses corporate-style "year in review" audits to track her podcast growth✅ Why she ditched "seasons" and switched to straight episode counting to stay consistent✅ The moment she realized people were actually watching her ✅ Knowing your lane and walking in it boldly✅ A powerful testimony on obedience, prayer, and getting flowers she never asked for out loud✅ Why obedience is a byproduct of love, not fear (John 14:15)✅ The power of following up — in faith AND in businessIf you've ever felt overlooked, unseen, or like the "middle child" in your own story, this episode is your reminder: you are seen, you are loved, and you are appreciated.CONNECT WITH JESSICA SMITHTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessicassmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessaskthepodcastYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/@thejessicassmithFollow: thejessicasmith on all platformsABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCASTThe Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes:https://underconstruxtion.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalbolesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalbolesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalboles#MiddleChildPodcast #Episode50 #JessicaSmith #FaithAndBusiness #ChristianPodcast #ConsistencyIsKey #PodcastGrowth #ElRoi #GodSeesYou #WomenInPodcasting #FaithBasedContent #PodcastTips #ObedienceOverSacrifice #RoyalBoles

Most Business Owners Do This Wrong | Gilberto Herrera | TMC Ep. 49

Most business owners are building a business for themselves — not for the market. And that's exactly why they fail. In this episode, marketing strategist and business growth consultant Gilberto Herrera breaks down the real reason businesses stay stuck, how he went from undocumented immigrant to training over 8,000 entrepreneurs, and why personal brands are going to matter more than ever in an AI-dominated world.In this episode of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal sits down with Gilberto Herrera, marketing strategist, business growth consultant, and TEDx speaker, to talk about building systems that scale, investing in yourself, and what "profitable" actually means.What we cover:— Why most businesses fail before they ever get traction (and it's not what you think)— The difference between getting advice and getting a system built for you— Why Gilberto believes personal brands will always outperform AI— His free book "How to Scale You" and how it changes the way you think about your name as a brand— The money mindset shift that separates the 1% who succeed from everyone else— How to build a circle that actually elevates you instead of draining you— Why coming to America undocumented shaped how Gilberto approaches businessGilberto Herrera is a marketing strategist, business growth consultant, and TEDx speaker who has trained over 8,000 entrepreneurs. He helps coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners build more profitable businesses through better positioning, stronger offers, smarter marketing, and systems that scale.CHAPTERS00:00 — Hook00:55 — Introduction: Who Is Gilberto Herrera?01:55 — Panama, Brooklyn, and Birmingham: The Origin Story04:05 — One Word to Describe Your Life: "Profitable"05:05 — Why Most Businesses Fail Before They Even Start06:45 — From Undocumented Immigrant to Marketing Expert09:25 — Is Coaching Worth It? The YouTube University Debate15:10 — What a Real Business Growth System Actually Looks Like17:40 — Personal Branding: Why Your Name Is Your Biggest Asset19:30 — Start Before You're Ready: Advice to Younger Gilberto20:30 — Investing in Yourself and the Money Mindset Shift25:15 — Building a Circle That Elevates You28:19 — Keeping Personal Life Private While Building a Public Brand48:47 — Where to Find Gilberto + Final ThoughtsCONNECT WITH GILBERTO HERRERAGet his FREE book "How to Scale You": https://howtoscaleyou.comJoin the Profitable Pro Community: https://joinprofitablepro.comBook a Revenue Acceleration Session: https://profitableprotraining.comWebsite: https://gilbertoherrera.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilberto__herrera/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gilbertoherreraofficialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbertoherreraofficial/ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCASTThe Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalbolesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalbolesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalboles#MiddleChildPodcast #GilbertoHerrera #BusinessGrowth #PersonalBranding #ProfitablePro #CoachingBusiness #MarketingStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset

She Chose Herself. Then Everything Changed. | Synetta Smith on Faith, Healing & Becoming | TMC Ep.48

In this powerful episode of The Middle Child Podcast, host Royal Boles sits down with the inspiring Synetta Smith: entrepreneur, brand founder, and former Belle Collective cast member for a raw, transparent conversation about healing, self-love, identity, and what it truly means to become.Synetta opens up about the moment a therapist told her "you're not whole" and how those three words changed the entire trajectory of her thirties. From recognizing idols in her marriage, to temporarily moving out, to getting baptized for the third time in secret, Synetta's journey is one of radical honesty, deep faith, and intentional evolution.She also shares the story behind her women's lifestyle brand Become Her Lifestyle, how she almost turned down Belle Collective multiple times, her experience in modeling and film (Tyler Perry, Bad Boys, BET), and why she believes every woman is either in a season, about to enter one, or just coming out of it.If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-love, or knowing your true identity. This episode is for you.🔑 What we cover:-Healing & wholeness journeys-Therapy and self-discovery after marriage-Breaking free from people-pleasing-Faith, idols, and spiritual rebirth-Building the Become Her Lifestyle brand-Modeling, brand ambassador work & TV/film (Tyler Perry Studios, BET, Bad Boys)-Belle Collective — the real story behind saying yes-Healthy isolation and creating new friendships-The power of lifestyle change alongside inner workSelf-love as a non-negotiable*Chapters*0:00 - Intro: Who is Synette Smith2:30 - Getting Married at 30 — The Pressure of Age & Expectations6:00 - Beginning the Wholeness Journey — Healing, Mindset & Self-Love10:50 - When You Don't Love Yourself, You Settle — Self-Love as a Foundation19:15 - Healthy Isolation — What It Actually Looks Like21:15 - Royal Boles Gets Personal — Her Costa Rica Prayer & Lesson23:30 - Embodying Scripture vs. Just Standing on It — A New Level of Faith24:30 - The Birth of Become Her Lifestyle — Why Women, Why Now27:15 - Balancing Corporate Life, Marriage & Entrepreneurship29:00 - Why Becoming Is Trending — Women Are Rising30:00 - Inner Work Is Not Enough — You Have to Change Your Lifestyle Too32:15 - Tyler Perry, Bad Boys, BET — Her TV & Film Journey in Atlanta33:15 - COVID, Marriage & Pivoting to Corporate — Her 4th Promotion34:00 - Royal Boles' Honest Confession — How Synetta Made Her Stop (Then Restart) Modeling35:30 - The Struggle of Modeling in the South vs. Atlanta, NYC & LA36:30 - Belle Collective — How Stormi Reached Out37:30 - Why Synetta Almost Said No (Multiple Times)41:15 - Finally Saying Yes — And What Happened Next42:00 - Going from Main Cast to Friend Of — God's Protection in Action44:00 - The Lesson: Trust Your First Mind Over Everyone Else's Opinion45:00 - Where to find Synette + Final ThoughtsSynetta is evidence that healing starts with revelation and internal change.📌 Connect with Synetta Smith:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysynettaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysynettaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysynettaYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/@simplysynettaThe Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. New episodes drop weekly.📌 Connect with Royal Boles / The Middle Child Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalbolesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalbolesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalbolesofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, & hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!#TheMiddleChildPodcast #SynettaSmith #RoyalBoles #HealingJourney #BecomeHerLifestyle #BelleCollective #SelfLove #Wholeness #WomenEmpowerment #BlackPodcast #FaithAndHealing #TherapyWorks #EvolvingWoman #BlackWomenPodcast #BirminghamAlabama #WomensWellness #MindsetShift #PodcastForWomen #Authenticity #SpiritualGrowth

His Biggest Break Came After Risking Everything | Detroit Reid Eps. 47

In this episode, I sit down with Detroit Reid to talk about the journey of fully stepping into comedy and what it really takes to bet on yourself. We dive into the sacrifices, the risks, and the moments that pushed him to pursue his passion without looking back.We also get real about fatherhood and how becoming a dad helped him build a better relationship with his own father. Through that experience, he gained a deeper understanding of pain, healing, and why some of life's hardest moments often become our funniest stories.One thing you'll learn from Detroit: pain is comedy.What stood out most was his humility. No matter how much success he's experienced, humility has remained his core posture. But after performing in London, something shifted. That experience hit him differently and gave him a new perspective on the impact of his work, the reach of his comedy, and the responsibility that comes with it.This conversation is packed with hilarious stories, honest reflections, and moments that will have you laughing from start to finish. It's impossible to watch this episode and not laugh. 😂Watch now and tap into Episode 47!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delshawn.reid.5TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@detroitreidcomedy313Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitreidcomedyYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/@DetroitReidComedy#Podcast #ComedyPodcast #DetroitReid #StandUpComedy #ComedyLife #Fatherhood #PainIsComedy #Humility #LondonComedy #PodcastInterview #ComedianLife #FunnyConversations #BlackPodcasts #YouTubePodcast #RiskItAll #LifeLessons #GrowthMindset #LaughOutLoud #PodcastCommunity #Eps47

Can You Be Successful and Still Out of Alignment? | Olivia Anthony | Ep. 46 The Middle Child Podcast

In this episode of The Middle Child Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, designer, and creative visionary Olivia Anthony for a powerful conversation about alignment, surrender, purpose, and trusting God's plan even when it looks different from your own.Olivia shares her journey of building a brand while still in college, pursuing her dreams in New York City, and navigating the challenges that helped shape her character. From securing her first major brand partnership with Foot Locker to experiencing the highs and lows of the fashion industry, Olivia opens up about the lessons she learned while chasing her vision.When the pandemic hit, she found herself back home in Alabama, a move she was actually ready for. But believing the next step was Los Angeles, Olivia pursued another opportunity, only to realize she had stepped outside of alignment with what God was calling her to do. Despite finding success and recognition, she discovered that achievement alone wasn't enough when it wasn't connected to purpose.This conversation dives into what happens when God redirects your path, the importance of surrendering your plans, and how obedience can lead you to a place you never expected but exactly where you're meant to be.If you've ever struggled with letting go of your own timeline, wrestled with God's direction, or wondered whether you're truly walking in alignment with your purpose, this episode is for you.