No Sight, No Excuses Podcast

Purpose, Practice, and “Miracles” (feat. Jesse Cruz)

Season 1 closes with award-winning international speaker and national bestselling author Jesse Cruz of Merge Worldwide. Early in the conversation, Jesse introduces himself and explains how he helps entrepreneurs craft stories that create impact and income through one-to-one coaching, an online speaker community, and events across the United States, Mexico, and Italy. We revisit the Rushville, NY speaking competition I won and the “Miracles” theme that shaped the event. Jesse breaks down what judges look for—clarity of message, knowing your audience, strong delivery, storytelling that keeps attention, and a tight close—and we talk about applying feedback, staying on time, and why professionals practice their talk out loud multiple times before a keynote while staying in prayer.  Jesse shares how grief and faith reshaped his path, including the loss of his daughter Faith and the support of therapy, church, his wife, and his children. We dig into mindset blocks that keep new speakers quiet, why copycatting your favorite speaker never lasts, and how to find your own voice by getting clear on the problem you solve, the people you serve, and how you serve them. We also cover marketplace ministry, balancing confidence with humility by giving God the glory, and simple execution: remove excuses, execute the plan, and elevate by repeating wins. Before we wrap, Jesse outlines what’s next for Merge Worldwide—his March cruise experience and a June retreat on Italy’s Amalfi Coast—and leaves a final challenge: the message you’re most afraid to share is the one your audience needs to hear. If you’ve felt unseen, unqualified, or stuck waiting for perfect, this finale offers clear steps to publish something imperfect today and keep moving. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose. 📧 Bookings: Kijuan@ameymotivation.com 🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.com Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.

How ‘Carpe Diem’ and Letting Jesus Take the Wheel Changed My Day

Welcome back to another powerful installment of the No Sight, No Excuses Podcast, where we keep every conversation real, raw, and rooted in purpose. In this episode, Kijuan shares how a simple decision to step out in faith turned into a spiritual encounter that changed his entire perspective. What started as a spontaneous solo breakfast run became a story of divine timing, human kindness, and learning to let God lead the way. Through heartfelt storytelling and unfiltered reflection, Kijuan reminds listeners that sometimes the smallest choices—like deciding to go out alone or trusting an unfamiliar moment—can open doors to peace, clarity, and connection. Between the laughter, the lessons, and the plate of warm grits and biscuits, he proves that faith doesn’t just show up in the big moments—it meets you in the quiet, everyday decisions when you say yes to moving forward. This episode is all about seizing the moment, silencing fear, and letting go of control long enough to see what happens when you truly let Jesus drive. Kijuan walks us through what it means to live without excuses, embrace spontaneity, and rediscover joy in the simplicity of just showing up for yourself.  Because when faith takes the wheel, the ride is always worth it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose. 📧 Bookings: Kijuan@ameymotivation.com 🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.com Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.

The "Season" of Depression (feat. Izzy Baker)

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, Kijuan steps into a fireside-chat tone to confront one of the hardest realities facing our communities today: seasonal depression, silent suffering, and the rise of suicidal thoughts among men. This isn’t theory. This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is a real conversation about pain, numbness, isolation, and the dark moments many people never talk about out loud. Kijuan opens the episode by sharing his own battle with depression after his accident—highlighting the quiet thoughts, the heaviness, and the ways trauma can pull you into a place where you feel invisible. Then he welcomes a powerful and unexpected guest: his producer, social media manager, close friend, and host of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker. Together, they dive deeply into why men—especially Black men—struggle to open up, why the military still punishes vulnerability, and why many people never realize their children or loved ones are fighting mental battles behind closed doors. Throughout the episode, Izzy shares raw stories about being diagnosed with depression and anxiety in college, growing up internalizing hurt, losing two close friends to suicide, and witnessing how society’s silence pushes men into emotional corners. Kijuan balances the conversation by shedding light on his own journey through therapy, faith, and mentorship—reminding listeners that seeking help does NOT make you weak, no matter what the world or the military culture tries to tell you. Together, they break down seasonal depression, the weight of expectations, navigating adulthood, the guilt of surviving, and the danger of cleaning up pain with humor or silence. They discuss childhood wounds, faith, unforgiveness, purpose, and the powerful shift that happens when a man decides to finally choose healing over hiding. They explore how community, simple conversations, small gestures, and genuine presence can literally save someone’s life. And they close by reminding listeners that depression is a season—not a life sentence. This episode is emotional, necessary, and layered with hard truths, spiritual insight, personal testimonies, and compassionate honesty. If you’ve been carrying something heavy, if you’ve questioned your worth, or if you’ve ever felt unseen, this episode is going to touch your heart and remind you that you are not alone—and that your story is not over. Because depression does not mean defeat. And just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose. 📧 Bookings: Kijuan@ameymotivation.com 🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.com Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.

Don’t Just Invite Me—Include Me 🗣️ The Truth About Real Inclusion

In Episode 12 of No Sight, No Excuses, Kijuan Amey delivers one of his most transparent and thought-provoking conversations yet—challenging how we define, discuss, and demonstrate inclusion. This episode isn’t about buzzwords or trendy DEI talk. It’s about humanity. Kijuan opens up about what inclusion really means, not as a concept, but as a right—something every person deserves, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. He reminds listeners that inclusion isn’t about pity or convenience. It’s about effort, awareness, and genuine willingness to make space for others.  Fresh off his victory as an award-winning speaker, Kijuan shares real experiences that cut through the surface. From navigating airports solo and using AI tools like ChatGPT for assistance, to confronting subtle exclusion within his own family, he paints a vivid picture of what it feels like to be left out—not because he can’t participate, but because others assume he can’t. His message is simple: ask before assuming. Whether it’s as small as inviting someone out to eat or as big as planning events, inclusion starts with communication. Blending humor and raw honesty, Kijuan dives into personal stories—from his pastor’s fierce protectiveness when guiding him, to the playful tension that came from being “too sheltered.” These moments reveal how true inclusion isn’t about control—it’s about connection. And through each example, Kijuan reminds us that God Himself is inclusive. Faith, he says, is the foundation for unity. If Jesus could walk among all people, regardless of status, race, or condition, then why do we struggle to include those right next to us? Kijuan then ties everything back to his signature mindset—Excuse, Execute, Elevate. He challenges listeners to stop making excuses for others and start finding solutions with them. Inclusion requires creativity, compassion, and curiosity. It takes asking the right questions like, “How can I best help you?” or “What’s the best way to support you?” These simple questions bridge the gap between isolation and empowerment. By the end, Kijuan widens the lens to society at large, calling out how division in race, class, and belief systems continues to separate humanity. He reminds us that unity is strength, and that until we stop creating new lines of separation, we’ll keep repeating the same mistakes. Through faith, humility, and intention, inclusion can move from conversation to lifestyle. Kijuan closes with a heartfelt reminder: inclusion isn’t charity—it’s community. Everyone deserves a seat at the table, not just an invitation to the room. Because when we include each other, we grow stronger together. And as always, just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose. 📧 Bookings: Kijuan@ameymotivation.com 🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.com Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.

Built for the Stage 🏆 How Faith Made Me an Award-Winning Speaker

Welcome back to No Sight, No Excuses—and this one’s personal. In Episode 11, host Kijuan Amey returns fresh from New York City, where he just proved that faith, preparation, and persistence always beat doubt. Out of fifteen competitors at the Jesse Cruz Speaker’s Competition in Rushville, NY, Kijuan walked away with first place—and a trophy. This episode breaks down how a blind man became an award-winning motivational speaker by mastering one simple principle: winners are not built on the stage; they’re built in the dark. From airports to anxiety, Kijuan shares every behind-the-scenes moment of what it took to compete—and win. Traveling solo through Chicago and small-town New York, he watched God make a way at every turn: meeting a fellow contestant on his connecting flight, finding a roommate to cut hotel costs, and even sharing a rental car. Each “coincidence” was a reminder that when you move in faith, provision follows. Kijuan unpacks how faith and preparation collide to create opportunity. He details the discipline that no one sees—late nights rehearsing, mornings spent studying delivery techniques, and mental conditioning learned through E.T. the Hip Hop Preacher’s Speaker Certification Program. When his first speech went overtime because he couldn’t see the stage timer, he didn’t complain—he adjusted. Setting a phone timer for day two, he hit his mark perfectly and walked off stage with two seconds left and the win. Throughout the episode, Kijuan ties everything back to the mindset that fuels the No Sight, No Excuses movement. He could have used blindness, fear, or finances as reasons not to go—but instead, he executed the plan and elevated to champion status. His story proves that faith without work is dead, but faith with focus is unstoppable. Kijuan challenges listeners to identify the “stages” they’ve been avoiding—whether it’s a promotion, a passion project, or a calling—and ask themselves: are you waiting to feel ready, or are you preparing while no one’s watching? Because readiness isn’t built overnight; it’s built in obedience. And when that moment comes—when the lights hit, the mic’s hot, and everyone’s watching—you’ll know you were built for the stage. Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-sight-no-excuses-podcast--6722189/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 📣 Book Kijuan Amey to Speak Award-winning motivational speaker and Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey brings his message of faith, inclusion, and resilience to stages everywhere. From corporate events to schools, churches, and community organizations, Kijuan inspires audiences to see beyond limitations and lead with purpose. 📧 Bookings: Kijuan@ameymotivation.com 🌐 Website: www.ameymotivation.com Because just because you can’t see it… doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it.