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The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
A Polished Life Can Still Be a Borrowed One
In this episode of The Rare On Purpose Podcast, Jay Floyd breaks down a tension a lot of capable people are living with but rarely name: a life that looks strong, stable, and successful on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside.This conversation is about what happens when adaptation starts masquerading as identity. When being useful, impressive, dependable, sharp, or high-performing gets rewarded for so long that you stop asking whether that version of you is actually rooted. Jay explores how borrowed identity forms, why it often gets mistaken for maturity, and how...
2026-03-26
17 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
A Polished Life Can Still Be a Borrowed One
In this episode of The Rare On Purpose Podcast, Jay Floyd breaks down a tension a lot of capable people are living with but rarely name: a life that looks strong, stable, and successful on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside.This conversation is about what happens when adaptation starts masquerading as identity. When being useful, impressive, dependable, sharp, or high-performing gets rewarded for so long that you stop asking whether that version of you is actually rooted. Jay explores how borrowed identity forms, why it often gets mistaken for maturity, and how...
2026-03-26
17 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Most People Do Not Need More Hype. They Need More Honesty.
This episode marks the official launch of The Rare On Purpose Podcast.Jay Floyd opens this new chapter by naming a problem a lot of capable people are living with: a life that looks strong from the outside but feels disconnected on the inside. In this episode, he breaks down why so many people are performing instead of becoming, why clarity matters more than hype, and why leadership gets shaky when identity is borrowed instead of owned.This is not a conversation about image. It is a conversation about alignment.
2026-03-19
15 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Most People Do Not Need More Hype. They Need More Honesty.
This episode marks the official launch of The Rare On Purpose Podcast.Jay Floyd opens this new chapter by naming a problem a lot of capable people are living with: a life that looks strong from the outside but feels disconnected on the inside. In this episode, he breaks down why so many people are performing instead of becoming, why clarity matters more than hype, and why leadership gets shaky when identity is borrowed instead of owned.This is not a conversation about image. It is a conversation about alignment.
2026-03-19
15 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Born Leader or Built Leader? The Truth About Leadership DNA
Some people just have it—that spark, that energy that makes others follow. We call them “born leaders.” But here’s the truth: raw talent without sharpening gets wasted, and plenty of so-called “non-naturals” have outworked the naturals to become exceptional leaders.In this episode, Jay Floyd breaks down the myth of the born leader, shares personal stories (including a powerful lesson from his 11-year-old daughter), and unpacks why leadership is both gifted and grown. From sports analogies to real-world coaching insights, you’ll walk away with a new lens on what makes a leader last.👉 Whether yo...
2025-08-23
10 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Born Leader or Built Leader? The Truth About Leadership DNA
Some people just have it—that spark, that energy that makes others follow. We call them “born leaders.” But here’s the truth: raw talent without sharpening gets wasted, and plenty of so-called “non-naturals” have outworked the naturals to become exceptional leaders.In this episode, Jay Floyd breaks down the myth of the born leader, shares personal stories (including a powerful lesson from his 11-year-old daughter), and unpacks why leadership is both gifted and grown. From sports analogies to real-world coaching insights, you’ll walk away with a new lens on what makes a leader last.👉 Whether yo...
2025-08-23
10 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
She Lost Her Husband—Now She’s Teaching the World How to Love Again
After losing her husband, LaKisha Williams faced a crossroads: let grief close her heart, or let God expand it. In this moving Uncut Gems conversation, Jay Floyd sits down with the founder of Reignite Love to talk about faith, loss, resilience, and the surprising truths she now teaches about love. Discover:The moment she chose hope over heartbreakWhy grief and joy can—and must—coexistHow faith reshapes the way we date and loveThe top 8 things men actually want in a relationship This episode is proof that love still works, especially when God writes the story...
2025-08-12
58 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
She Lost Her Husband—Now She’s Teaching the World How to Love Again
After losing her husband, LaKisha Williams faced a crossroads: let grief close her heart, or let God expand it. In this moving Uncut Gems conversation, Jay Floyd sits down with the founder of Reignite Love to talk about faith, loss, resilience, and the surprising truths she now teaches about love. Discover:The moment she chose hope over heartbreakWhy grief and joy can—and must—coexistHow faith reshapes the way we date and loveThe top 8 things men actually want in a relationship This episode is proof that love still works, especially when God writes the story...
2025-08-12
58 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Money On The Wood: Redefining Your Compensation
In this episode of Uncut Gems, Jay Floyd challenges the traditional idea of compensation and breaks down the hidden currencies we often overlook—growth, friction, opportunity, and culture. Whether you’re in a thriving environment or stuck in a dead zone, this message is a call to recognize where the real value is showing up in your life. Because sometimes the sharpest paychecks don’t come in dollars. They come in development. That’s "money on the wood."Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-07-22
16 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Money On The Wood: Redefining Your Compensation
In this episode of Uncut Gems, Jay Floyd challenges the traditional idea of compensation and breaks down the hidden currencies we often overlook—growth, friction, opportunity, and culture. Whether you’re in a thriving environment or stuck in a dead zone, this message is a call to recognize where the real value is showing up in your life. Because sometimes the sharpest paychecks don’t come in dollars. They come in development. That’s "money on the wood."Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-07-22
16 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
You don’t need a guru—you need a reminder
You don’t need a guru—you need a reminder. In this kickoff episode, Jay Floyd dismantles the performance-driven, expert-worshipping culture of self-help and calls you back to something deeper: your original design. If you’ve ever felt buried under expectations, this one’s for you.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-06-21
16 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
You don’t need a guru—you need a reminder
You don’t need a guru—you need a reminder. In this kickoff episode, Jay Floyd dismantles the performance-driven, expert-worshipping culture of self-help and calls you back to something deeper: your original design. If you’ve ever felt buried under expectations, this one’s for you.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-06-21
16 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
This Isn’t Just a Book—It’s My Decision to Be Whole
What do you do when you’ve got too many stories to tell and too many gifts to box up?In this episode of Uncut Gems, Jay Floyd gets all the way real about the release of his newest book, Rare On Purpose—and the internal tug-of-war it took to bring it into the world. He opens up about the creative overload, the pressure to “pick a lane,” and the personal decision to stop fragmenting his voice just to be more palatable.This isn’t a promo episode. It’s a truth session. It’s about identit...
2025-06-10
21 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
This Isn’t Just a Book—It’s My Decision to Be Whole
What do you do when you’ve got too many stories to tell and too many gifts to box up?In this episode of Uncut Gems, Jay Floyd gets all the way real about the release of his newest book, Rare On Purpose—and the internal tug-of-war it took to bring it into the world. He opens up about the creative overload, the pressure to “pick a lane,” and the personal decision to stop fragmenting his voice just to be more palatable.This isn’t a promo episode. It’s a truth session. It’s about identit...
2025-06-10
21 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Systems vs Goals: Why You Keep Failing
We explore the transformative power of building systems tailored to your unique design rather than forcing yourself to fit into structures that weren't made for you. James Clear's quote about failing to the level of your systems serves as a powerful reminder that our struggles often stem from system incompatibility, not personal shortcomings.• Forcing yourself to fit into incompatible systems is like installing Mac OS apps on Windows and expecting them to work• Using your unique design as a strength rather than trying to conform to standardized expectations• The wrestling analogy: don't force Jeff Hardy to wre...
2025-06-01
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Systems vs Goals: Why You Keep Failing
We explore the transformative power of building systems tailored to your unique design rather than forcing yourself to fit into structures that weren't made for you. James Clear's quote about failing to the level of your systems serves as a powerful reminder that our struggles often stem from system incompatibility, not personal shortcomings.• Forcing yourself to fit into incompatible systems is like installing Mac OS apps on Windows and expecting them to work• Using your unique design as a strength rather than trying to conform to standardized expectations• The wrestling analogy: don't force Jeff Hardy to wre...
2025-06-01
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
We Are Both Sides: Finding Wholeness in a World That Demands You Choose
Send us a textThe invisible war raging through our society isn't about politics or technology—it's about the fundamental duality of human nature. In this thought-provoking exploration, Jay Floyd breaks down how we're collectively torn between two powerful forces: the cold, calculating, results-driven side that dominated much of the 20th century, and the warm, empathetic, relationship-centered approach that has gained prominence in recent decades.Drawing from personal experience as both a leader and coach in the tech world, Jay shares a profound insight: this isn't a battle where one side should or even can wi...
2025-04-20
21 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
We Are Both Sides: Finding Wholeness in a World That Demands You Choose
Send us a textThe invisible war raging through our society isn't about politics or technology—it's about the fundamental duality of human nature. In this thought-provoking exploration, Jay Floyd breaks down how we're collectively torn between two powerful forces: the cold, calculating, results-driven side that dominated much of the 20th century, and the warm, empathetic, relationship-centered approach that has gained prominence in recent decades.Drawing from personal experience as both a leader and coach in the tech world, Jay shares a profound insight: this isn't a battle where one side should or even can wi...
2025-04-20
21 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
The Day I Died: Part 1
Send us a textJay Floyd shares the dramatic story of his childhood drowning experience at age five, exploring how this traumatic event shaped his life and psychology.• Growing up in Cleveland after his parents' bitter divorce• Living with cousins in a low-income neighborhood where kids roamed freely without supervision• Visiting a public pool despite not knowing how to swim• Experiencing drowning and a near-death experience with vivid hallucinations• Being resuscitated by a lifeguard and feeling immediate shame• Getting driven home by a neighborhood man who turned out to be a known chil...
2025-03-26
33 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
The Day I Died: Part 1
Send us a textJay Floyd shares the dramatic story of his childhood drowning experience at age five, exploring how this traumatic event shaped his life and psychology.• Growing up in Cleveland after his parents' bitter divorce• Living with cousins in a low-income neighborhood where kids roamed freely without supervision• Visiting a public pool despite not knowing how to swim• Experiencing drowning and a near-death experience with vivid hallucinations• Being resuscitated by a lifeguard and feeling immediate shame• Getting driven home by a neighborhood man who turned out to be a known chil...
2025-03-26
33 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Navigating Modern Tribalism pt 1
Send us a textEver wondered how tribalism shapes our interactions in the digital world? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I weave together personal stories and cultural critiques to unwrap this complex topic. Picture me sipping a Chick-fil-A frosted coffee while my kids are off to Ninja Camp, setting the stage for a lively conversation about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. I dive into the heated Kendrick versus Drake debate, questioning whether industry algorithms are pulling the strings on public opinion. By comparing Kendrick to Prince and Drake to Michael Jackson, I highlight the distinct, sometimes cryptic...
2025-02-11
13 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Navigating Modern Tribalism pt 1
Send us a textEver wondered how tribalism shapes our interactions in the digital world? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I weave together personal stories and cultural critiques to unwrap this complex topic. Picture me sipping a Chick-fil-A frosted coffee while my kids are off to Ninja Camp, setting the stage for a lively conversation about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. I dive into the heated Kendrick versus Drake debate, questioning whether industry algorithms are pulling the strings on public opinion. By comparing Kendrick to Prince and Drake to Michael Jackson, I highlight the distinct, sometimes cryptic...
2025-02-11
13 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Publishing the Book of Your Life
Send us a textThis episode dives into Jay Floyd's journey of publishing his first fiction novel while celebrating Black History Month. He shares insights on the importance of storytelling, representation, and finding one's voice in the publishing world. • Understanding the significance of Black History Month • Introduction to the coloring book "Burnt Sienna" • The inspiration behind the book's title • Importance of representation in children's literature • Jay's journey toward publishing his first fiction novel • Value of knowing and articulating your story • The importance of genre in storytelling • Encouragement for listener support and inv...
2025-02-05
11 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Publishing the Book of Your Life
Send us a textThis episode dives into Jay Floyd's journey of publishing his first fiction novel while celebrating Black History Month. He shares insights on the importance of storytelling, representation, and finding one's voice in the publishing world. • Understanding the significance of Black History Month • Introduction to the coloring book "Burnt Sienna" • The inspiration behind the book's title • Importance of representation in children's literature • Jay's journey toward publishing his first fiction novel • Value of knowing and articulating your story • The importance of genre in storytelling • Encouragement for listener support and inv...
2025-02-05
11 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
The Power of Transparency
Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of communication as we unravel the distinction between honesty and transparency with your host, Jay Floyd. How can embracing transparency redefine personal and professional relationships? In this episode, Jay promises to guide you through the nuances of being not just honest, but transparently open about your intentions, feelings, and mistakes. We explore the profound impact this can have on building trust, fostering accountability, and creating stronger, more informed communities. Whether you're a leader looking to cultivate a more authentic environment or someone seeking deeper personal connections, the insights shared...
2025-01-17
14 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
The Power of Transparency
Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of communication as we unravel the distinction between honesty and transparency with your host, Jay Floyd. How can embracing transparency redefine personal and professional relationships? In this episode, Jay promises to guide you through the nuances of being not just honest, but transparently open about your intentions, feelings, and mistakes. We explore the profound impact this can have on building trust, fostering accountability, and creating stronger, more informed communities. Whether you're a leader looking to cultivate a more authentic environment or someone seeking deeper personal connections, the insights shared...
2025-01-17
14 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Why YOU are a Rare Piece of Art
Send us a textWhat if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in transforming your deepest pains into your greatest strengths? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I share my transformative journey across the realms of technology, writing, music, and acting, highlighting how personal hardships have fueled my creativity and personal growth. From leading in the tech space as a data engineering manager to writing books like "The Poet Who Watched the Whole Parade" and "The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood," I open up about how embracing life's challenges has propelled me forward. Explore my passion for...
2025-01-10
18 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Why YOU are a Rare Piece of Art
Send us a textWhat if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in transforming your deepest pains into your greatest strengths? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I share my transformative journey across the realms of technology, writing, music, and acting, highlighting how personal hardships have fueled my creativity and personal growth. From leading in the tech space as a data engineering manager to writing books like "The Poet Who Watched the Whole Parade" and "The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood," I open up about how embracing life's challenges has propelled me forward. Explore my passion for...
2025-01-10
18 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Critics Don’t Cross Finish Lines
Send us a textWhat if you could silence the sideline critics and finally take control of your life’s steering wheel? Today, I'm sharing insights from my latest book, "The Driver's Seat: How to Get Out of the Backseat of Your Life and Drive in Your God-Given Purpose." We’ll uncover why it's vital to cut the ties holding you back and courageously step into the driver's seat of your life. Forget about those who prefer to critique from the sidelines while they themselves remain stagnant. Life is an incredible journey, and it’s time to drive...
2024-12-13
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
Critics Don’t Cross Finish Lines
Send us a textWhat if you could silence the sideline critics and finally take control of your life’s steering wheel? Today, I'm sharing insights from my latest book, "The Driver's Seat: How to Get Out of the Backseat of Your Life and Drive in Your God-Given Purpose." We’ll uncover why it's vital to cut the ties holding you back and courageously step into the driver's seat of your life. Forget about those who prefer to critique from the sidelines while they themselves remain stagnant. Life is an incredible journey, and it’s time to drive...
2024-12-13
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
What's Good About Embracing Your Past
Send us a textEver wondered how your past selves influence your present and future? Join us as Coach Jay Floyd guides us through a transformative Throwback Thursday, where he reveals the power of building a healthy relationship with each stage of our lives. Jay shares invaluable insights on how honoring and forgiving our past selves can break through anxiety and pain, creating a new path for growth and success. Whether you're holding grudges against your teenage self or struggling to set boundaries, this episode offers tools to nurture self-love and overcome life's hurdles.Coach...
2024-07-14
03 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
What's Good About Embracing Your Past
Send us a textEver wondered how your past selves influence your present and future? Join us as Coach Jay Floyd guides us through a transformative Throwback Thursday, where he reveals the power of building a healthy relationship with each stage of our lives. Jay shares invaluable insights on how honoring and forgiving our past selves can break through anxiety and pain, creating a new path for growth and success. Whether you're holding grudges against your teenage self or struggling to set boundaries, this episode offers tools to nurture self-love and overcome life's hurdles.Coach...
2024-07-14
03 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
17. Defeating Giants by using Self Awareness
Send us a textEver felt like an underdog facing an impossible challenge? Let me, Jay Floyd, take you on an epic journey through the power of strength finding, unraveling how your own strengths, much like David's in the face-off with Goliath, can be the key to conquering life's daunting 'Goliaths'. As we navigate the complexities of leadership, personal growth, and overcoming obstacles, I'll reveal how strategic thinking and a strong self-awareness can turn the tides in your favor. Discover with me the transformative potential of recognizing and applying your life-equipped abilities, be it in steering an...
2024-04-25
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
17. Defeating Giants by using Self Awareness
Send us a textEver felt like an underdog facing an impossible challenge? Let me, Jay Floyd, take you on an epic journey through the power of strength finding, unraveling how your own strengths, much like David's in the face-off with Goliath, can be the key to conquering life's daunting 'Goliaths'. As we navigate the complexities of leadership, personal growth, and overcoming obstacles, I'll reveal how strategic thinking and a strong self-awareness can turn the tides in your favor. Discover with me the transformative potential of recognizing and applying your life-equipped abilities, be it in steering an...
2024-04-25
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
15. What's Good About Tough Conversations
Send us a textEver faced a mountainous challenge and found strength you didn't realize you had? That's the gold we're mining today—transforming life’s toughest moments into the foundation of unshakeable confidence. Join me, Jay Floyd, as we uncover the power of the stories we tell ourselves, particularly how we can pivot our perspective to view our past not just as obstacles we've hurdled, but as integral parts of our unique success narratives. It's a session that celebrates the diversity of our journeys, especially for those from underrepresented communities, and a deep dive into how to c...
2024-04-06
14 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
15. What's Good About Tough Conversations
Send us a textEver faced a mountainous challenge and found strength you didn't realize you had? That's the gold we're mining today—transforming life’s toughest moments into the foundation of unshakeable confidence. Join me, Jay Floyd, as we uncover the power of the stories we tell ourselves, particularly how we can pivot our perspective to view our past not just as obstacles we've hurdled, but as integral parts of our unique success narratives. It's a session that celebrates the diversity of our journeys, especially for those from underrepresented communities, and a deep dive into how to c...
2024-04-06
14 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
14. What's Good About Transparency
Send us a textHave you ever worn a mask, not of deception, but out of fear that being seen might make you vulnerable? That's a question I, Jay Floyd, grapple with as we unpack the essence of transparency in our latest heart-to-heart talk. As a certified Life Coach and Data Engineering Manager, I've discovered that showing up authentically, without prompting, can bridge the gap between who we are and how we connect with those around us. This isn't just about spouting the truth—this is about peeling back layers to reveal our unvarnished selves, and in do...
2024-03-29
05 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
14. What's Good About Transparency
Send us a textHave you ever worn a mask, not of deception, but out of fear that being seen might make you vulnerable? That's a question I, Jay Floyd, grapple with as we unpack the essence of transparency in our latest heart-to-heart talk. As a certified Life Coach and Data Engineering Manager, I've discovered that showing up authentically, without prompting, can bridge the gap between who we are and how we connect with those around us. This isn't just about spouting the truth—this is about peeling back layers to reveal our unvarnished selves, and in do...
2024-03-29
05 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
13. What's Good About Mastering Time
Send us a textUnlock the power of every moment with Jay Floyd, your guide through the What's Good podcast, as we navigate the delicate balance between sprinting forward and strategically pausing in the grand waltz with time. Discover how the very seconds ticking away can be harnessed to foster personal growth and achievement. In this heart-to-heart, we're not just marking minutes; we're learning to use time as a dynamic sculpting tool, shaping our aspirations into reality. I'll share with you the wisdom of embracing our moments, be they for taking bold strides or for gathering strength...
2024-03-19
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
13. What's Good About Mastering Time
Send us a textUnlock the power of every moment with Jay Floyd, your guide through the What's Good podcast, as we navigate the delicate balance between sprinting forward and strategically pausing in the grand waltz with time. Discover how the very seconds ticking away can be harnessed to foster personal growth and achievement. In this heart-to-heart, we're not just marking minutes; we're learning to use time as a dynamic sculpting tool, shaping our aspirations into reality. I'll share with you the wisdom of embracing our moments, be they for taking bold strides or for gathering strength...
2024-03-19
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
12. What's Good About Falling Forward
Send us a textEmbrace the stumbles and tumbles of life with me, Jay Floyd, as we discover how to turn every setback into a step forward. In a world obsessed with perfection, we often forget that it's through our failures where we find the seeds of our success. This episode is a deep dive into the philosophy of 'Falling Forward'—a raw and enlightening conversation that's all about using the momentum of our missteps to propel us ahead. Think of a quarterback making a last-minute lunge; even as they fall, they reach closer to the goal li...
2024-03-12
10 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
12. What's Good About Falling Forward
Send us a textEmbrace the stumbles and tumbles of life with me, Jay Floyd, as we discover how to turn every setback into a step forward. In a world obsessed with perfection, we often forget that it's through our failures where we find the seeds of our success. This episode is a deep dive into the philosophy of 'Falling Forward'—a raw and enlightening conversation that's all about using the momentum of our missteps to propel us ahead. Think of a quarterback making a last-minute lunge; even as they fall, they reach closer to the goal li...
2024-03-12
10 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
11. What's Good About Breaking the Rules
Send us a textAlways the good kid, Jay Floyd followed the rules meticulously until he stumbled upon a truth that shattered his perception of limitations. His revelation? That rules are not just fences but also the starting blocks for progress and creativity. Join me as I recount my transformative journey from a conforming specialist to an innovative manager, and how pushing against the boundaries has been pivotal in my growth as a black man in America. My stories of personal and professional breakthroughs are interwoven with the inspiring narratives of those who've dared to redefine success...
2024-03-05
11 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
11. What's Good About Breaking the Rules
Send us a textAlways the good kid, Jay Floyd followed the rules meticulously until he stumbled upon a truth that shattered his perception of limitations. His revelation? That rules are not just fences but also the starting blocks for progress and creativity. Join me as I recount my transformative journey from a conforming specialist to an innovative manager, and how pushing against the boundaries has been pivotal in my growth as a black man in America. My stories of personal and professional breakthroughs are interwoven with the inspiring narratives of those who've dared to redefine success...
2024-03-05
11 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
10. What's Good About Adversity
Send us a textWhen life throws you into the deep end, how do you swim back to the surface? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I reveal the complexities of adversity and the unexpected strengths it can forge within us. Today, we strip back the layers of challenge and triumph, sharing both personal stories and the collective experiences that have shaped us during tumultuous times, like the societal shifts witnessed under the Trump administration. Discover how our struggles at work and in life, while daunting, can surprisingly be the very things that energize us for growth and...
2024-02-27
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
10. What's Good About Adversity
Send us a textWhen life throws you into the deep end, how do you swim back to the surface? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I reveal the complexities of adversity and the unexpected strengths it can forge within us. Today, we strip back the layers of challenge and triumph, sharing both personal stories and the collective experiences that have shaped us during tumultuous times, like the societal shifts witnessed under the Trump administration. Discover how our struggles at work and in life, while daunting, can surprisingly be the very things that energize us for growth and...
2024-02-27
12 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
9. What's Good About Saying No
Send us a textJay Floyd tackles the power of saying no. This episode explores how the act of refusal is not just rejection but a form of self-empowerment and setting healthy boundaries. It also discusses the positive impacts on mental health and productivity, illustrating how saying no can lead to increased focus, reduced stress, and overall well-being.Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2024-02-19
08 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
9. What's Good About Saying No
Send us a textJay Floyd tackles the power of saying no. This episode explores how the act of refusal is not just rejection but a form of self-empowerment and setting healthy boundaries. It also discusses the positive impacts on mental health and productivity, illustrating how saying no can lead to increased focus, reduced stress, and overall well-being.Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2024-02-19
08 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
8. What's Good About Challenges
Send us a textThis episode of 'What's Good' delves into the intrinsic value of facing life's challenges. Jay Floyd explores how these difficult moments are not just obstacles but essential for personal growth and character development. The discussion emphasizes that challenges, while tough, are key opportunities for learning, growth, and pushing beyond comfort zones.Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2024-02-12
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
8. What's Good About Challenges
Send us a textThis episode of 'What's Good' delves into the intrinsic value of facing life's challenges. Jay Floyd explores how these difficult moments are not just obstacles but essential for personal growth and character development. The discussion emphasizes that challenges, while tough, are key opportunities for learning, growth, and pushing beyond comfort zones.Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2024-02-12
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
7. What's Good About Life Coaching
Send us a textIn this insightful episode of 'What's Good,' Jay Floyd delves into the transformative power of life coaching. He discusses how life coaching provides clarity in goal-setting, helps in unlocking personal potential, and emphasizes the importance of accountability. Jay also touches upon the role of life coaching in overcoming obstacles and achieving a well-rounded, fulfilled life. Listeners are encouraged to consider the significant impact a life coach can have on personal and professional growth. Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co...
2024-02-06
07 min
The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd
7. What's Good About Life Coaching
Send us a textIn this insightful episode of 'What's Good,' Jay Floyd delves into the transformative power of life coaching. He discusses how life coaching provides clarity in goal-setting, helps in unlocking personal potential, and emphasizes the importance of accountability. Jay also touches upon the role of life coaching in overcoming obstacles and achieving a well-rounded, fulfilled life. Listeners are encouraged to consider the significant impact a life coach can have on personal and professional growth. Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co...
2024-02-06
07 min