THE MAKING OF ME

How to Build Unshakeable Consistency for Success (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It) | The Making of Me

What if consistency isn’t about motivation—but about identity and systems that carry you when motivation disappears? In this powerful episode, self-improvement podcaster and entrepreneur Kevin Palmieri shares how he transformed personal struggles and low points into the foundation for building one of the world’s top self-improvement podcasts. In this insightful episode of The Making of Me, Kevin Palmieri — co-founder of Next Level University, speaker, and mindset coach — breaks down how discipline, accountability, and structure can help you stay consistent even when you don’t feel like showing up. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * Why consistency matters more than motivation for long-term success * How to build discipline through systems instead of emotions * The power of accountability in achieving your goals * Why identity shapes your habits more than ambition * How to stay consistent even on your lowest-energy days * What it takes to build lasting personal and professional growth If you’ve struggled with staying consistent, this conversation will give you practical tools and a mindset shift to help you keep going when it gets hard. Your success is built in the moments you choose to show up anyway. 🔗 Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ [https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you’re building consistency in your life right now 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss powerful transformation stories 💬 Comment below — What helps you stay consistent when motivation fades? #TheMakingOfMe #KevinPalmieri #NextLevelUniversity #Consistency #Discipline #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Habits #Mindset #SuccessMindset #GrowthJourney #Productivity #SelfDevelopment #Resilience

How the Justice System Misreads Autism: The Story of Alvin Ridley | The Making of Me

What happens when the justice system tries to interpret a mind it doesn’t fully understand? In this powerful episode, criminal defense attorney, former Georgia state legislator, and author McCracken Poston Jr. shares the extraordinary true story behind the Alvin Ridley case—where a misunderstood neurodivergent man stood at the center of a courtroom battle that challenged assumptions about guilt, love, and truth. In this compelling episode of The Making of Me, McCracken Poston Jr. — criminal defense attorney, author of Zenith Man, and former Georgia state representative — reveals how Alvin Ridley’s case exposed deep flaws in how the justice system interprets behavior shaped by autism, isolation, and difference. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * How neurodivergent behavior can be misread in courtrooms * Why assumptions can shape justice more than facts * The emotional truth behind Alvin Ridley’s life and marriage * How legal narratives can overlook medical and psychological realities * What this case teaches about fairness in the justice system * Why understanding context is critical in determining guilt or innocence If you care about justice, neurodiversity, or how truth is interpreted in society, this episode will challenge how you see courtroom decisions. Not every story is what it looks like on the surface—and understanding that can change everything. 🔗 Book / Website: https://www.zenithmanbook.com/ [https://www.zenithmanbook.com/] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccrackenposton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccrackenposton/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you believe justice should account for neurodiversity 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss powerful real-life stories 💬 Comment below — Should courts be trained to better understand autism? #TheMakingOfMe #McCrackenPostonJr #ZenithMan #AutismAwareness #JusticeSystem #Neurodiversity #TrueCrime #LegalStories #MentalHealthAwareness #CourtroomDrama #WrongfulConviction #HumanRights #LawAndJustice #SocialAwareness #Podcast

How Fixers Shape War Reporting: The Untold Stories Behind Global News | The Making of Me

What really happens behind the headlines we see on global news? In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Amjad Tadros — award-winning investigative journalist, former CBS News Middle East producer, and author of The Fixer — shares his extraordinary journey working inside some of the most dangerous conflict zones in modern history. For over three decades, Amjad served as a “fixer,” the unseen but essential bridge between international journalists and the realities of war-torn regions. From Baghdad during conflict to covering the rise of extremist groups and political upheavals across the Middle East, his experiences reveal the hidden human cost of reporting from the front lines. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * The real role of fixers in war reporting * What it takes to navigate conflict zones safely * The hidden risks behind global news production * How media narratives are shaped in war environments * Survival stories from some of the world’s most dangerous regions * Why cultural understanding is essential in journalism This episode is for anyone who wants to understand what truly goes into bringing global stories to life. Amjad’s story reveals that behind every headline is a network of people risking everything to show the world the truth. 🔗 Connect with Amjad Tadros: https://www.amjadtadros.com/ [https://www.amjadtadros.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjadtadros/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjadtadros/] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you value real journalism 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Comment below — did you know about the role of fixers in global news? #TheMakingOfMe #AmjadTadros #Journalism #WarReporting #Fixers #MiddleEast #GlobalNews #InvestigativeJournalism #ConflictReporting #BehindTheScenes #TrueStories #Podcast #AroBenaiahPodcast

How to Stop Performing Healing and Truly Begin Living Again | The Making of Me

What if healing isn’t something you have to perform—but something you’re allowed to simply live? In this deeply grounding episode, trauma recovery coach and founder of Way Home Wellness Ashana Kaiulani shares her powerful journey from deep emotional pain and loss into a slower, more authentic way of living, where healing is no longer a performance but a return to self. In this emotional and transformative episode of The Making of Me, Ashana Kaiulani — trauma support specialist, coach, and founder of Way Home Wellness — explores what it really means to stop performing healing, release survival identities, and begin reconnecting with your true self in everyday life. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * Why “performing healing” keeps you stuck in survival mode * How to recognize when you are healing for validation instead of peace * The difference between performative growth and real inner transformation * How to gently reconnect with your authentic self after emotional pain * Why healing is not a destination but a way of returning to yourself * Simple steps to rebuild self-trust and emotional safety If you’ve been trying to “get healing right,” this conversation will help you soften, slow down, and realize you don’t have to become someone new to feel whole again. You are not broken—you are remembering yourself. 🔗 Website: https://www.wayhomewellness.com/ [https://www.wayhomewellness.com/] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashanakaiulani/ [https://linkedin.com/in/ashanakaiulani/] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you’re ready to stop performing your healing 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss transformative conversations 💬 Comment below — Have you ever felt like you were “performing” your healing? #TheMakingOfMe #AshanaKaiulani #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #SelfLove #TraumaRecovery #AuthenticLiving #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealing #WellnessJourney #Mindfulness #Resilience #IdentityHealing

How Katya Ming Survived a Legal Battle with a Fortune 500 Company & Rebuilt Her Life | The Making of Me

What happens when success turns into a legal war—and everything you built is suddenly at risk? In this powerful episode, entrepreneur and author Kettia Etienne Ming shares her extraordinary journey of building a multimillion-dollar childcare business in Manhattan, selling it to a Fortune 500 company, and then facing a devastating legal battle that tested her identity, resilience, and future. In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me, Kettia Ming — entrepreneur, writer, and cultural leader — opens up about the emotional toll of high-stakes business conflict, the reality of strategic bankruptcy, and how she rebuilt her life after public and personal setbacks. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * How she built a seven-figure childcare business from the ground up * What really happens after selling to a Fortune 500 company * The emotional and financial impact of a legal battle with a corporate giant * Why strategic bankruptcy can become a survival tool, not failure * How to rebuild identity after losing stability and control * Lessons on resilience, leadership, and starting over stronger If you’re an entrepreneur or leader facing setbacks, this conversation will show you how survival, strategy, and mindset can redefine your future. Your setback does not end your story—it can reshape it. 🔗 Book / Website: https://www.evergreenhousepress.com/ [https://www.evergreenhousepress.com/] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kettiaming/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kettiaming/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you believe setbacks can become comebacks 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss powerful transformation stories 💬 Comment below — What would you do if your success suddenly turned into a challenge? #TheMakingOfMe #KettiaMing #KatyaMing #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #LegalBattle #WomenInBusiness #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #StartupJourney #OvercomingAdversity #SuccessStory #FounderLife #MentalStrength #PersonalGrowth