Running Your Own Lane: Lessons From an Olympic Champion with Andretti "Dretti" Bain - Episode 45

Your 9 to 5 Is Not the Enemy: Brandon Positive B White on Faith, Consistency, and Funding Your Purpose - Episode 49

What if the thing standing between you and your purpose is not your circumstances, but your patience? I have to be honest with you. This conversation gave me so much life. I sat down with Brandon White, known to the world as “Positive B” White, and I walked away reminded of something we all need to hear again. There are no shortcuts worth taking. The process is the point. Brandon is a motivational speaker, five time author, radio show host, and the founder of Positive Passionate Motivated, his advertising company dedicated to amplifying real success stories. He works in the aviation industry and yes, he still has his 9 to 5. And that is exactly what makes this conversation so refreshing. Because Brandon is not selling you a dream that skips the work. He is showing you what it looks like to build something real, one brick at a time, while life is still happening all around you. He talks about the six to seven years he spent missing family holidays and weekends because of his schedule at work. He talks about working two jobs, saving tax returns, and funneling overtime pay into his dreams. He talks about the microwave mentality that is robbing this generation of the very thing they are chasing. And he talks about how his daughter now sits in the radio station testing the mics before they go on air. That last part got me. We also get into the green grass conversation, and I will just say, my husband went all the way in on our lawn and I am so glad he did. Because the lesson it taught me about comparison, patience, and doing the actual work is one I will never forget. This episode is for the 18 to 30 year old who is trying to figure it all out. It is for the person who has been looking over the fence at someone else's journey and wondering why theirs does not look the same. And it is for anyone who has been tempted to walk away from their 9 to 5 before it has finished doing its job. Purpose is more than a buzzword. It is the anchor for meaning, fulfillment, and significance, and it will hold you steady even when life gets hard. Your story is not random. It is guiding you toward your why. So start the conversation, take the first step, and trust that the purpose already inside you is worth pursuing. Hit play and let this episode be the nudge you needed today. Timestamps: 00:00 How the name B. White started 04:30 Motivational speaking and radio show 08:56 Using your 9 to 5 11:28 The pressure for quick results 15:55 Staying positive through challenges 17:28 Starting out in a 9 to 5 22:03 Funding the business early 23:23 Finding purpose and putting in work 26:52 Guiding young adults in self-discovery 31:34 Making the lawn beautiful 35:25 The importance of patience and mentors 37:31 Learning from older generations 42:04 Learning teamwork through sports 43:46 How to connect with me 46:21 Favorite foods and love for seafood #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #PositiveBWhite #LivingOnPurpose #ConsistencyWins #TrustTheProcess #MicrowaveMentality #BuildBrickByBrick #MotivationalSpeaker #PurposeDriven #FaithAndWork #9to5ToFreedom #KingdomPurpose #FoundationYears About the Guest Brandon White, known as Positive B White, is a motivational speaker, five time author, radio show host, and founder of Positive Passionate Motivated, an advertising platform dedicated to sharing real success stories. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Brandon has spent over a decade building his brand brick by brick, all while working in the aviation industry. He is the host of Positive Mind Saturdays on 101 TKO Radio and is passionate about helping others find alignment, stay consistent, and build purpose driven lives without skipping the process. His books are available on Amazon and at www.positivebewhite.com [http://www.positivebewhite.com]. Connect with Positive B White Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn @PositiveBWhite Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 [https://www.instagram.com/charisamunroe1/] Check out the website www.charisamunroe.com [http://www.charisamunroe.com] Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14DboekKt9M/] Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1] Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! [https://charisamunroe.mykajabi.com/purpose-finder-formula]   Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today's episode gave you something to hold onto, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Whether they are in their foundation years still figuring things out, or someone who has been tempted to quit too soon, this episode could be exactly what they need. Let's keep growing this community together, one purpose driven conversation at a time. Love what you're hearing? A quick review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on YouTube means more than you know. It helps others find this podcast and reminds someone out there that the slow, steady, brick by brick kind of life is worth building.

When You Don’t See It, Do It Anyway with Antonia G.M. Lightbourne - Episode 48

There is a girl or boy out there right now who does not know why they are  here. They do not know if it is worth staying. And they need this episode. This week I sat with someone I have admired from a distance, and I am so glad we finally got on that call together. Antonia G.M. Lightbourne is a purpose activist, a youth champion, a speaker, a published author, and the visionary behind a movement that has received official government recognition in the Bahamas. But long before any of that, she was a teenager sitting in darkness, asking God if she even had a reason to be here. Antonia takes us back to the divorce that shattered her world as a child, the depression and low self-esteem that followed her all the way into salvation, the imposter syndrome that had her literally going missing when her name was about to be called. And then she takes us all the way forward to standing before the Prime Minister (of The Bahamas), lining up rocks as a little girl that her grandfather said would one day be people. Yes. That kind of episode. We talk about obedience as an act of courage, what happens when God says go and everything inside you says no, and what it means to die to yourself so that the people assigned to you can actually receive what they need. We talk about Purpose Awareness Month, a whole national movement born from one woman saying yes to a vision she could not yet see clearly. And there is something in this conversation for the person who has been running, for the leader who has been making excuses, for the young person who still does not know what they are here for, and for anyone who has ever felt like the darkness was too familiar, too comfortable, maybe even too safe. It is not too late. It is not too big. And it is not about you anyway. God is more invested in you discovering your purpose than you will ever be. Timestamps: 00:00 Building faith through adversity 04:57 The vision for youth organization 10:16 Coping with parents' divorce 11:59 Overcoming depression and self-doubt 14:35 Finding purpose after loss 17:43 Finding safe spaces as a leader 23:12 Overcoming self-doubt and insecurity 24:08 Overcoming self-doubt and finding purpose 27:10 Trusting God and self-doubt 32:53 The importance of starting 35:20 Inspiring youth through empowerment 37:48 Embracing challenges to find purpose 43:15 Discovering life's purpose 45:01 Finding your childhood passions 48:07 Talking about food with guests #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #AntoniaLightbourne #PurposeAwarenessMonth #LivingOnPurpose #NoWastedSeason #FaithOverFear #ChristianWomen #KingdomPurpose #ObedienceOverFear #YouthAndPurpose #FindYourWhy #TrustTheProcess #BahamasCreatives #PurposeDriven About the Guest Antonia G.M. Lightbourne is the Founder of Purpose Awareness Month and the Founder and CEO of eNue Global, a branded group of initiatives that includes eNue Media and the eNue Youth Organization. She is the author of Dare to Declare, a book helping young women understand the power of their words, and a certified youth leader with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture in the Bahamas. Her vibrant communication style has opened doors in radio hosting on Joy 101.9fm, public speaking, and event production. A mentor to many, Antonia has been named among the top 40 most influential youth under 40 in the Bahamas, recognized as a top 48 Millennial by Project Y Bahamas, and honored as the youngest inductee in the first cohort of the Youth Leaders’ Hall of Excellence in 2023. She is a member of Legacy Church under the leadership of Apostle Rosmery Pena. Antonia’s purpose in life is simple: to teach, facilitate, and encourage the discovery of true self and purpose. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 [https://www.instagram.com/charisamunroe1/] Check out the website www.charisamunroe.com [http://www.charisamunroe.com] Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14DboekKt9M/] Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1] Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! [https://charisamunroe.mykajabi.com/purpose-finder-formula] Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today's episode moved something in you, do not keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, a family member, someone in your circle who is still searching. Let's keep building this community together, one purpose driven story at a time. Love what you're hearing? We would love for you to leave a review! Your words help others find the Purpose Finder Podcast, and every review helps us keep bringing conversations like this one to the community.

From Benchmarks to Breakthroughs: The Purpose Journey of Monty Lans - Episode 47

What if every dead end in your life was actually preparing you for where you were always meant to be? This episode stopped me in my tracks and I think it's going to do the same for you. I sat down with Monty Lans, one of the most authentic and gifted content creators I have had the pleasure of watching from the sidelines. And trust me, I watched for a while before I finally said, I have to get this man on the podcast. Because Monty is not just talking about purpose, he is living it out, boldly, unapologetically, and with a whole lot of humor along the way. Monty went from college basketball star with a full scholarship and a shot at playing overseas, to stand-up comedian performing alongside some of the biggest names in New York, to network marketer, to solar sales, to surviving the pandemic on unemployment and PPP loans and somehow, through all of it, landing exactly where God needed him to be: a full-time content creator and strategist helping people show up, build their brand, and use their gifts without apology. In this conversation, Monty takes us through the winding, unfiltered road of his purpose journey  and what comes out of it is something every single one of us needs to hear. We talk about passion, identity, comparison, faith, money, and what it really means to steward the gifts God has placed in your hands. This one is equal parts real talk and revelation, and I promise you will walk away with at least one thing that shifts something in you. Now press play. You are going to want to hear this one from the very beginning. Your detours were never dead ends, they were always the direction. Timestamps: 00:00 Purpose Finder Podcast: Monty's Journey 07:36 From Presentation to Content Creator 14:21 Endurance Through Faith in Go 18:22 Faith, Growth, and Purpose 25:52 Prioritize Faith Over Validation 31:30 What If We Disappoint God? 37:16 Opportunities to Glorify God 43:38 Faith Multiplies the Insufficient 49:04 Tend Your Own Grass 56:41 Strategic Collaboration for Financial Gain 58:03 Invest Mindset Over Pride #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #MontyLans #LivingOnPurpose #NoWastedSeason #FaithOverFear #UnashamedChristian #ChristianCreator #TrustTheProcess #KingdomPurpose #BuildYourBrand #ContentCreator  About the Guest Monty Lans is a full time content creator and strategist who specializes in teaching people how to produce creative content to build unique, memorable and authentic brands. As a Christian, he is passionate about helping fellow believers understand the importance of using their gifts to serve others and honor God.    Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 [https://www.instagram.com/charisamunroe1/] Check out website www.charisamunroe.com [http://www.charisamunroe.com] Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14DboekKt9M/] Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1] Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! [https://charisamunroe.mykajabi.com/purpose-finder-formula]   Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, supporting each other with life-changing insights and inspiring conversations!   Love what you’re hearing? We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review! Your thoughts help others discover the Purpose Finder Podcast, and your support helps us continue bringing impactful stories to our community.

From Rejection to Resilience: Candera Lomax’s Journey - Episode 46

At some point in life, we find ourselves standing in spaces we once dreamed of reaching, yet quietly wondering if we truly belong there. Success on the outside can often hide inner doubts, questions of worthiness, and moments of feeling like an imposter. In this episode, I sit down with a great friend, Candera Lomax, to talk about how purpose often unfolds through seasons of uncertainty, growth, and healing. Candera Lomax is an educator, mentor, author, and newly graduated doctoral scholar who now chairs and mentors doctoral students while helping develop a graduate counseling program at Oral Roberts University. While her accomplishments are remarkable, her journey to this moment included serious health challenges during the final stages of her doctorate, seasons of rejection, and years of wondering whether marriage would ever be part of her story. Eventually, love did arrive. Candera met her husband Herbert later in life, and because they both had clarity about what they wanted, their relationship moved quickly from meeting to marriage in about ten months. Yet as she shares honestly, the joy of marriage also surfaced deeper layers of healing connected to past trauma and the weight of purity culture. One of the most powerful moments she describes is the day she spoke compassionately to her inner child, a step that became a turning point in her healing journey. We also talk about how Candera discovered her deeper sense of purpose. During a leadership meeting where imposter syndrome showed up strongly, she experienced a moment of clarity about the work she felt called to do helping young women discover their beauty, purpose, and destiny. That realization eventually led to the creation of Blossoms, and through her work and her book Rock That Dress: Embracing Your Unique Design, she reminds us that we don’t have to wear someone else’s purpose, the one designed for our lives already fits. Timestamps: 00:00 Mentorship Journey and New Beginnings 11:16 Living with Imposter Syndrome 14:57 Middle School Poem Reflection 20:28 Embracing Self-Doubt with Confidence 23:10 Highs and Lows of Success 29:15 Understanding Rejection Sensitivity 35:18 Transactional Analysis for Healing 39:43 Healing the Inner Child 48:17 Life Lessons from Incarnation 54:49 Mountains Between the Valleys 58:23 Discover, Accept, and Own Purpose 01:01:05 Rock That Dress: Empowerment Unveiled   #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #ImposterSyndrome #FindingYourPurpose #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #InnerHealing #SelfDiscovery #FaithDriven #GodGivenPurpose #FaithAndPurpose #PurposeInChrist #WalkInYourCalling #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomenOfImpact #EmpoweredWomen #CanderaLomax #RockThatDress #BlossomsCommunity #MindsetMatters #OvercomeSelfDoubt #LiveYourPurpose #GrowthMindset #InspireOthers   About the Guest Dr. Candera T. Lomax is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Oral Roberts University, where she developed and directed the Master of Education in School Counseling program. A native of Nassau, Bahamas, Dr. Lomax rose from humble beginnings to achieve academic and professional success. After graduating from the then College of the Bahamas in 2007, she spent eight years teaching Religious Studies at S.C. McPherson Junior High School. During her tenure, she founded a mentoring program for young women, which inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in counseling to better serve their needs. Dr. Lomax holds a Master’s in Professional Counseling and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, both from Oral Roberts University. She is a published author, poet, mentor, and hair stylist, using her diverse gifts to glorify God. Dr. Lomax is married to Herbert Lomax Jr. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 [https://www.instagram.com/charisamunroe1/] Check out website www.charisamunroe.com [http://www.charisamunroe.com] Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14DboekKt9M/] Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1] Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! [https://charisamunroe.mykajabi.com/purpose-finder-formula] Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, supporting each other with life-changing insights and inspiring conversations!   Love what you’re hearing? We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review! Your thoughts help others discover the Purpose Finder Podcast, and your support helps us continue bringing impactful stories to our community.

Running Your Own Lane: Lessons From an Olympic Champion with Andretti "Dretti" Bain - Episode 45

What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a life that inspires others?  In this episode, Olympic silver medalist and NCAA champion Andretti “Dretti” Bain takes us behind the scenes of his extraordinary journey from a determined five-year-old running around in circles to standing on the Olympic podium, achieving milestones that very few have reached. He shares the grit, faith, and focus it took to overcome setbacks, injuries, and the pressure of competing at the highest level. Listeners will get an inside look at the moments that defined his career, including the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where staying focused on his own lane made all the difference. Dretti reflects on how discipline, strategy, and unwavering belief propelled him forward, even when facing competitors who seemed unbeatable. His story is a masterclass in perseverance and the power of staying true to your path, no matter what challenges appear. Beyond the medals, Dretti’s purpose evolved into coaching, mentoring, and guiding others toward their own goals. From building a health and fitness business to shaping the next generation of athletes, including his own children, he emphasizes that success is not just measured by accolades, it is measured by impact, character, and the legacy you leave behind. He teaches that inspiration comes from living authentically, serving others, and turning personal victories into lessons for everyone around you. This episode is a call to action for anyone chasing a dream: focus on your lane, embrace the journey, and trust that your unique purpose can create ripples far beyond yourself. Whether you are striving for personal goals, professional growth, or simply looking for inspiration, Dretti’s story will remind you that no dream is too big when met with faith, hard work, and a heart set on making a difference. Timestamps: 05:43 Uncovering Purpose Through Passion 07:14 Running: Purpose, Joy, Connection 13:12 Overcoming Losses and Rising Again 16:09 Chasing Dreams vs Staying Grounded 18:19 Chasing Dreams with Bahamian Pride 23:13 Facing Defeat, Finding Focus 26:00 From Dream to Olympic Moment 28:20 From Athlete to Inspiring Coach 32:09 Strength Through Christ 38:03 From Pain to Purpose 41:59 Building Purposeful Lives Together 45:50 Bigger Shoes to Fill 48:49 Guidance Beyond Determination 51:37 Health and Fitness Journey 52:56 Encouraging Kids Passion and Purpose #CharisaMunroe #DreamBigWorkHardHaveFaith #PurposeFinderPodcast #LifeLessons #OlympicJourney #CoachingForLife #LegacyBuilding #InspireOthers #HealthAndFitness #FaithDrivenSuccess #BahamasPride #AthleteToCoach #MindsetMatters #OvercomingChallenges #FollowYourDreams About the Guest Andretti “Dretti” Bain is an Olympic silver medalist and NCAA champion from the Bahamas. He made history as the first Bahamian to win both the NCAA indoor and outdoor championships in the same year, competing at the highest level in track and field. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Dretti is a dedicated coach, mentor, and health and fitness entrepreneur, helping others achieve their goals through personalized training, guidance, and motivation. He is also a proud father, instilling purpose, character, and a strong work ethic in his children while continuing to inspire athletes and individuals worldwide. Connect with Dretti: andrettibain.com [http://andrettibain.com] Instagram & Facebook: @drettiBain_thebahamiandream [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063679172891] Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 [https://www.instagram.com/charisamunroe1/] Check out website www.charisamunroe.com [http://www.charisamunroe.com] Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14DboekKt9M/] Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1] Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! [https://charisamunroe.mykajabi.com/purpose-finder-formula] Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, supporting each other with life-changing insights and inspiring conversations! Love what you’re hearing? We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review! Your thoughts help others discover the Purpose Finder Podcast, and your support helps us continue bringing impactful stories to our community.