Ten Steps Ahead Podcast

From Homeless to CEO: Shawn Pigg’s Unstoppable Journey of Resilience + Faith

🔥"Your struggles are your superpower."🔥   Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz on Ten Steps Ahead for an electrifying conversation with resilience warrior Shawn Pigg! From sleeping in abandoned buildings as a homeless teen to building a multi-million-dollar empire, Shawn reveals how he turned life’s darkest moments (divorce, tragedy, and self-doubt) into rocket fuel for success.💪🏾 In this raw, uplifting episode, you’ll discover:   ✅ How to REFRAME failure as your secret weapon   ✅ Why hitting rock bottom became his greatest blessing   ✅ The mindset shift that took him from $0 to CEO   ✅ How faith and self-love unlocked his true purpose   🌟"Your purpose doesn’t need permission – CLAIM IT!"🌟   Whether you’re rebuilding after divorce, chasing entrepreneurial dreams, or fighting self-doubt, Shawn’s story will leave you FIRED UP to rewrite your own narrative.

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: How to Turn Adversity into Strategic Wins

🔥"When life knocks you down, you don’t start over—you start AGAIN with wisdom."  Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, uplifting conversation about rebuilding after life’s toughest blows. In this episode of Ten Steps Ahead, we dive into:   - Skido’s Darkest Hour: From losing his mother to battling depression and homelessness—how faith and fatherhood pulled him back.   - DeShawn’s Pivot: Navigating divorce, self-sabotage, and reclaiming her purpose (spoiler: God’s plan is greater than  your pain).   - Real Talk on Resilience: Why "failure" is just fuel, how to spot toxic relationships, and the mindset shift that changes everything.   - The Power of Community: Why crying isn’t weakness—it’s strength.💪🏾 WANNA LEVEL UP?   💬 Drop a comment: “What’s the HARDEST ‘NO’ you turned into a ‘YES’?”   🔔 Hit follow—we drop gems every episode!   #OvercomingAdversity #StartAgainNotOver #MentalResilience #FaithInTheStorm #TenStepsAhead #StrategicComebacks #RealTalkHeals #PodcastMotivation #LifeAfterLoss #GrowthMindset

From Chaos to Career Comebacks: Behind the Scenes with a Concert Booking Agent

Real recognize real—and VA’s the secret weapon turning underground talent into LEGENDS.🚀   Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, faith-fueled chat with VA, the booking agent who’s spent 15 years turning NO into game-changing YES for hip-hop’s biggest names. In this episode, we dive into:   - The GRIND: How VA went from street life to stage-directing sold-out tours (and why he’ll never touch the game again).   - FAITH & HUSTLE: Praying through shootouts, dodging egos, and why God’s his ultimate "insurance policy" in the chaos.   - CRAZY STORIES: Bullet holes at clubs, last-minute Skittles demands, and the viral comeback tour that changed everything.   - REAL TALK: Why loyalty is greater than  money, how to spot fakes, and VA’s unfiltered advice for artists and promoters.   Follow DeShawn on IG, Twitter, Facebook: @deshawnsnow Follow Skido' on IG:  www.instagram.com/SkiMaguire Follow VA on IG:  www.instagram.com/VAbooking

How to Build Authentic Friendships & Navigate Conflict Like a PRO

🌟"Real recognize real!"🌟 Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, uplifting, and hilariously real conversation about friendships, loyalty, and staying true to yourself! In this episode of Ten Steps Ahead, we’re breaking down:   - How to curate your inner circle (trust us, quality > quantity!)   - Navigating conflict without losing your cool (Skido’s patience level: 📈)   - Why authenticity is NON-NEGOTIABLE in friendships and business   - 💥 Hot Takes: Dating athletes, healing from past relationships, and avoiding "clowns" 😂   - DeShawn’s vulnerable moments and Skido’s no-BS advice on accountability   Whether you’re hustling in business, rebuilding trust, or just need a laugh, this episode is your vibe check! 🎯 Drop a comment below: “What’s your friendship dealbreaker?” Let’s grow together—hit that SUBSCRIBE and join our tribe of go-getters! 💬✨   #authenticfriendships #innercircle #navigatingconflict #friendshipadvice #datingtips #realtalk #tenstepsaheadpodcast #podcastlife

Red Flags in Relationships: How to Spot Them & Avoid Heartbreak

Welcome back to Ten Steps Ahead! This week, Skido Ortiz and DeShawn Snow dive into raw, real talk about relationships, red flags, and accountability—with a dose of humor and unfiltered truth💥   🔥 In this episode:   * Ignoring red flags? DeShawn shares her wildest dating stories (yes, blocking numbers and paying for trips 😱).   * Single parenting struggles: Kay opens up about raising kids solo, balancing survival mode, and teaching her son to become a man.   * Father-daughter dynamics: Skido gets emotional about raising his daughter to know her worth (and why her boyfriend better buckle her seatbelt).   * Black love + modern dating: Hot takes on why confidence, boundaries, and self-respect are NON-NEGOTIABLE.