"What if your brand is more about who you become than what you sell?"

In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Yolanda M. Smith — The Brandthrupist & Business Strategist - for a conversation on branding, identity, mindset, and reinvention. Yolanda shares her personal journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, the setbacks that shaped her, and how she now empowers others to build intentional, authentic brands that reflect who they truly are.

We talk about:

• Breaking patterns and overcoming limiting beliefs
• Why personal branding starts with your story, not your logo
• The importance of confidence and self-belief
• How to reinvent yourself at any stage of life
• Lessons from corporate transitions, entrepreneurship, and faith

If you're trying to rediscover your voice, pivot in your career, or build your brand with clarity — this one will speak directly to you.

Resources

• Yolanda M. Smith Website: https://branding4success.com
• Yolanda’s Books:
  • Reputation to Reward
  • Becoming Unforgettable
  • Brandfluence
    (At this time, no Amazon links were provided for these titles. We can add them later if you obtain the Amazon affiliate links.)

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Guest:
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Instagram: @branding4success
Website: https://branding4success.com

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What does it take to turn childhood insecurities and a three-job hustle into six-figure success and lasting legacy?

In this powerful conversation, Melvin Larry sits down with Eddie Bails Jr.—Entrepreneural leader, host of The Code Freedom Podcast, and a champion for men seeking impact beyond income.

Together, they explore mindset breakthroughs, faith as foundation, redefining manhood, and building a life that wins both at home and in business. Eddie shares the story of selling candy at 14, learning hard lessons with money, and the emotional truth of seeking validation “in the stands”—both on the court and in life.

You’ll walk away with renewed perspective on how faith, focus, and consistency shape not only your results, but your identity.

Watch Next

• Ep 50: David Shands – Think Legacy, Move Now
  https://youtu.be/dbhtYmaWZZc
• Ep 46: The Art of Letting Go – Releasing What No Longer Serves You
  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p9z49h1GxqE

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Download Eddie’s Free 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom:
  https://www.codefreedom.net
• The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson (Amazon):
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEBEQUO?tag=melvinlarry-20

📲 Connect with Eddie Bails Jr.

• Instagram: @ebailsjr
• YouTube: The Code Freedom Podcast
• Website: https://www.codefreedom.net

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In this powerful solo episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry speaks directly to the man holding everything together—quietly, consistently, and without applause. If you’ve ever felt unseen while carrying the weight of leadership, responsibility, or pressure, this episode is for you.

Melvin breaks down what mental toughness really looks like—not bravado or ego, but steadiness in the storm. He shares personal insights on pushing through rejection, leading under pressure, and staying grounded when life tries to shake you.

You’ll walk away with clarity, truth, and a reminder that your resilience isn’t weakness—it’s your greatest asset.

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📚 Book Mentioned in This Episode:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Message to the Real You
01:30 – Defining Mental Toughness Through Real-Life Pressure
05:00 – Corporate Leadership Story: Earning Trust Under Fire
09:45 – Transition to Entrepreneurship: Silence and Self-Doubt
14:10 – Silent Struggles of Leaders and Fathers
18:30 – Rejection, Redirection, and Rediscovery
22:20 – Mental Fatigue vs. Failure: The Hidden Truth
25:40 – How to Start Rebuilding Mental Toughness
29:30 – Grandkids, Falling Forward, and the Power of Getting Up
32:50 – Reflection Journal Invitation & Final Words

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This isn’t just another interview—it’s Episode 50!
And it’s personal.

In this milestone episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with the man who unknowingly mentored me into this podcasting journey—David Shands. From seeing my face in a Profiles of Success booklet at 17, to becoming the #1 voice in entrepreneurship podcasting, David’s story is the embodiment of intentional growth, faith-driven resilience, and legacy building.

We dive into:

• Defining moments that shape our future
• Turning insecurities into fuel
• Why entrepreneurship is no longer optional
• How to think bigger (and act bolder)
• The real value of showing up every day

🎙️ Whether you're building a business, pursuing purpose, or redefining success, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode

🎓 Start Your Podcast Journey with the Experts
Unlock the 7-Figure Podcast Course from David Shands & Carlas Quinney Jr. (C.J.)
👉 Start the Course: https://7figurepodcastclass.com/weekly-checkout?am_id=melvin9301

Books by David Shands (Amazon Affiliate Links):

• Dreams Are Built Overnight
  👉 https://amzn.to/3WL5ER5
• Networking No-Nos
  👉 https://amzn.to/3WSmNXU

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + Why This Episode Matters
01:48 – David saw Melvin in LegalShield’s Profiles of Success
04:03 – From Cheesecake Factory to Mindset Mentor
06:32 – Defining Moments: Not One, But Many
10:50 – Childhood Insecurities & How They Shaped Him
16:20 – “Sleep Is for Suckers” Origin Story
20:41 – Why Entrepreneurship Is No Longer Optional
24:00 – Thinking Past the First Million
29:18 – The Power of Environment
33:40 – From Battle Rap to Boardrooms
36:15 – Thinking Is a Core Value
39:42 – Protecting Peace While Leading
43:21 – Legacy, Mentorship, and Living Fully
46:10 – Final Message: Just Go After It
48:00 – David’s Daily Routine & Contact Info

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with longtime friend and transformational leader Harold Branch III. Together, they explore what it means to heal as men, how childhood trauma shapes identity, and the power of emotional resilience.

Harold opens up about his journey from a turbulent upbringing on the West Side of Chicago to becoming a respected poet, coach, speaker, and advocate for mental health, brotherhood, and purpose-driven living. With truth and transparency, this conversation is a masterclass on emotional intelligence, vulnerability, faith, fatherhood, and navigating pain without being defined by it.

🔑 Topics include:

• Healing trauma and reclaiming identity
• Emotional literacy and why men need it
• The difference between surviving and thriving
• Faith, vulnerability, and finding your tribe
• The role of poetry and purpose in transformation
• Brotherhood, mentorship, and mental health

This is one of the most soul-stirring conversations we’ve had—raw, reflective, and filled with grace, wisdom, and real-life insight. Whether you're battling through adversity, seeking clarity, or looking to lead from a place of healing, this episode will speak directly to your soul.

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 - Welcome and introduction to Harold Branch III
2:14 - How their 20-year journey began
5:02 - Harold’s upbringing in Chicago and early loss
9:31 - Poetry as therapy and expression
14:10 - Surviving trauma and reclaiming identity
19:08 - Why men feel they need permission to heal
24:45 - The misunderstood cost of male vulnerability
29:15 - Loneliness, connection, and brotherhood
33:10 - Finding your people and redefining “tribe”
38:27 - Emotional intelligence and the impact of shut down
44:01 - Mantras, mindset, and healing breakthroughs
48:15 - The power of belief when self-trust is low
52:00 - A speaker’s heart: vulnerability on stage
57:05 - Poetry that heals generations
1:02:30 - Community work across cultures and causes
1:06:45 - Final message to those afraid of their past
1:10:55 - Where to connect with Harold
1:13:21 - Final thoughts from Melvin & Harold

#ShatteredMindsetPodcast
#EmotionalHealing
#MenAndMentalHealth
#BrotherhoodMatters
#PoetryAndPurpose

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In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by Elle Jaye — a truth-teller, mindset shifter, and author of Survivorship. Elle’s work centers on helping women, especially single mothers, move from power struggles to purpose. But don’t be mistaken — this conversation isn’t just for moms.

Fellas, lean in.
This is about leadership in its rawest form. It's about breaking generational patterns, showing up with emotional intelligence, and letting go of control in favor of connection — whether you’re leading in your home, in your business, or just trying to lead yourself through a season of change.

Elle opens up about personal scars, family wounds, and the courageous mindset shifts that turned her pain into power — and the conversation challenges us all, as men and women, to rethink what strength really looks like.

We talk legacy, fatherhood, emotional honesty, and how to lead without letting past pain call the shots. If you've ever wrestled with how to lead better — this episode is for you.

#Fatherhood #LegacyMindset #ShatteredMindsetPodcast #EmotionalHealing #LeadWithPurpose

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
01:32 – Elle’s Journey & Why Her Story Matters to All of Us
04:55 – The Meaning of Being “Parentified”
08:44 – Leadership vs. Control: A Hard Truth for Fathers
13:10 – How Our Parents’ Wounds Shaped Us
17:26 – Men, Emotion, and What We Were Never Taught
23:20 – Understanding “Agency” and Inner Authority
26:34 – Breaking the Grip of Judgment and Reputation Management
30:05 – What Single Moms Wish Fathers Knew
34:50 – Healing Through Honesty: Owning the Pain
40:15 – “Move to the Front Burner” – A Shift We All Need
47:55 – Coaching, Change, and a Powerful Breakthrough Story
51:42 – For Fathers of Daughters Who Are Now Moms
56:40 – Final Lessons on Humanity, Leadership, and Letting Go
1:01:25 – Where to Find Elle Jaye & Closing Thoughts

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• How loss can shatter our illusions and reshape our mindset
• Why gratitude is most powerful in the middle of grief
• The value of presence in relationships, business, and legacy
• How our past, present, and future all echo into one another
• What it really means to leave something in others, not just to them

#TheShatteredMindsetPodcast #LiveFully #MindsetShift #LegacyMatters
#GratitudeInLoss

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: A Season of Reflection
02:08 – When Loss Shatters Our Illusions
10:52 – Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
18:36 – Why Today Truly Matters
27:14 – The Echoes of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
36:42 – What We Leave in Others
45:18 – The Call to Live With Presence and Purpose
52:03 – Final Reflections + Quote on Legacy

If this message spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself — LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone you love. Let’s build a legacy of mindset shifts and meaningful living together.

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"What are you still holding onto… that’s already let go of you?"

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores what it truly means to let go—not just of people or situations, but of the mindsets, insecurities, and limiting beliefs that no longer serve us.

You’ll learn how to release with intention, how to stop mistaking your reluctance to let go as being pulled back, and how to spot the false security we cling to in jobs, relationships, or patterns that feel safe—but keep us stuck. Melvin also clarifies the difference between honoring your past and being held hostage by it, reminding us that letting go doesn’t mean losing the lesson—it means making room for the life that’s calling you forward.

🎙️ Get ready for a moment of real talk, reflection, and mindset clarity.

#LettingGo #MindsetMatters #FalseSecurity #ShatteredMindset #PersonalGrowth

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📌 Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + Thought-Provoking Question
01:18 – Why Letting Go Feels Heavy
03:32 – The Difference Between Letting Go and Losing
06:05 – When “Being Pulled Back” Is Actually Reluctance
09:22 – False Security and Familiar Pain
12:55 – Honoring the Lesson Without Holding the Weight
16:08 – Breaking Free from Limiting Mindsets
19:44 – Personal Story: Letting Go for Real Growth
23:07 – Making Room for Peace, Purpose, and Possibility
26:18 – Final Reflections + A Word to Carry With You
29:05 – Closing Words from Melvin

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