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Uncut Gems with Jay FloydMoney On The Wood: Redefining Your CompensationIn 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."2025-07-2216 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydHustle Culture Is a Cult. I Almost Joined.High achievers, listen up: the grind is lying to you. Jay unpacks how hustle culture masks itself as ambition—but slowly robs you of peace, presence, and purpose. This episode is a call to reject performance addiction and reclaim your soul from the noise.2025-07-0409 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydYour Title Is Lying to YouYou are not your LinkedIn headline. In this episode, Jay exposes how our job titles, roles, and achievements can quietly hijack our identity. If you’ve ever felt lost without your label, it’s time to come back to who you were before the world needed a resume.2025-06-2714 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydYou don’t need a guru—you need a reminderYou 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.2025-06-2116 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydThis Isn’t Just a Book—It’s My Decision to Be WholeWhat 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...2025-06-1021 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydSystems vs Goals: Why You Keep FailingWe 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...2025-06-0112 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydWe Are Both Sides: Finding Wholeness in a World That Demands You ChooseSend 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...2025-04-2021 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydThe Day I Died: Part 1Send 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...2025-03-2633 min
30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-1994)Pink Floyd-Pipers at The Gates of Dawn with guest Mark Blake(S4 Ep15) Pink Floyd-Pipers at The Gates of Dawn with guest Mark BlakeReleased August 4, 1967, Recorded February 21-May 2, 1967 (EMI) Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) is Pink Floyd’s debut album, largely shaped by Syd Barrett's visionary, whimsical songwriting and experimental approach to psychedelia. Combining surreal lyrics with complex musical arrangements, the album became a defining work of the British psychedelic scene. Tracks like "Astronomy Domine" and "Interstellar Overdrive" showcase the band’s innovative use of studio effects and improvisation. At the same time, songs such as "Lucifer Sam" and "Matilda Mother" blend folk influe...2025-03-1953 min
The Jay Hill PodcastGervonta Tank Davis: The Truth About Avoiding Fights, Fallout with Floyd & Wanting to Walk AwayIn this rare and unfiltered conversation, Gervonta "Tank" Davis sits down with Jay Hill to set the record straight on his boxing career, personal struggles, and what might come next.🥊 Is he really avoiding top fighters? Tank breaks down the truth behind his fight choices and why people have it wrong.💥 His fallout with Floyd Mayweather—what really happened, why they stopped working together, and how it changed him.🎭 Jake Paul? Devin Haney? Shakur Stevenson? Tank responds to the callouts and explains what’s next.💔 Losing friends to betrayal—Tank opens up about the people who switch...2025-02-1759 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydNavigating Modern Tribalism pt 1Send 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...2025-02-1113 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydPublishing the Book of Your LifeSend 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...2025-02-0511 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydThe Power of TransparencySend 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...2025-01-1714 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydWhy YOU are a Rare Piece of ArtSend 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...2025-01-1018 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydCritics Don’t Cross Finish LinesSend 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...2024-12-1307 min
The Jay Young ShowEp. 143: From Navy SEAL to Entrepreneur: Floyd McLendon Jr. on Leadership, Resilience, and Helping VeteransIn this episode of The Jay Young Show, we sit down with Floyd McLendon Jr., a true embodiment of resilience, leadership, and service. After serving over 25 years in the U.S. Navy, including 15 years as a Navy SEAL, Floyd made a successful transition to civilian life, where he now leads The INVICTA Project at the Parker Performance Institute, helping military veterans and first responders recover from traumatic brain injuries. He’s also a city councilman in McLendon-Chisholm, TX, a published author, and a sought-after motivational speaker.Floyd opens up about his journey from elite military service to en...2024-11-081h 13
Building a Business that LastsLetting Go of Control: The Importance of Leadership, Systems, and Processes with Emily FloydWelcome to another episode of Building a Business that Lasts! In today's episode, we have an insightful conversation with Jay Owen, a successful entrepreneur, about the challenges and triumphs of building an enduring business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Join us as Jay shares his personal struggles with email addiction and the steps he takes to disconnect and trust his team while on vacation. We also delve into the importance of personal growth and self-care practices, such as meditation and gratitude, for entrepreneurs.Throughout the episode, Jay and our host, Emily Floyd, discuss the...2024-08-0544 minUncut Gems with Jay FloydWhat's Good About Embracing Your PastSend 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...2024-07-1403 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd17. Defeating Giants by using Self AwarenessSend 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...2024-04-2512 min
Uncommon LeadershipFeed your good wolf: Jay Floyd Jay used to think that managing was all about coaching. Jay Floyd is a data engineering leader, life coach, and podcaster. He is also the curator of the 'What's Good' brand, dedicated to finding the good in all of life's scenarios, or as he calls it, 'feeding our good wolf.' We discuss leading with a personal touch, the power of positive growth, fostering rich team environments, and the wolves we carry inside us. Connect with Jay via his website: www.whatsgood.work and LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2024-04-1533 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd15. What's Good About Tough ConversationsSend 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...2024-04-0614 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd14. What's Good About TransparencySend 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...2024-03-2905 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd13. What's Good About Mastering TimeSend 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...2024-03-1907 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd12. What's Good About Falling ForwardSend 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...2024-03-1210 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd11. What's Good About Breaking the RulesSend 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...2024-03-0511 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd10. What's Good About AdversitySend 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...2024-02-2712 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd9. What's Good About Saying NoSend 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.com2024-02-1908 min
A History of Rock n' Roll in Film and Rock n' RollPink Floyd, Grateful Dead, Michelangelo Antonioni #2 | "Zabriskie Point" (1970)Well, this was ill-advised, I now think to myself... and now you've got a big ol' buffet to keep going back to for as many trips as you'd like, and I don't know how many of you were expecting Jell-O as well as sushi after your fried green beans. But, whether you listen to it all in sequence or segments, I hope it's valuable to you! Here's a few things you will hear about during the ride: Contraptions used to make Pink Floyd songs like "One of These Days" happen and how they were calibrated The definition of s...2024-02-155h 42Uncut Gems with Jay Floyd8. What's Good About ChallengesSend 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.com2024-02-1207 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd7. What's Good About Life CoachingSend 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.com2024-02-0607 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd6. What's Good About NegativitySend us a text'What's Good' takes an unexpected turn as Jay Floyd explores the intriguing topic of negativity in our lives. This episode challenges the typical perception of negativity, highlighting its role in creating a necessary balance with positivity. Jay discusses the human tendency towards a negativity bias and the saturation of negative content in media. He stresses the importance of understanding negativity and consciously choosing positivity as a counterbalance, underscoring the need for shows like 'What's Good' that focus on feeding the 'Good Wolf' within us all. Support the showhttps...2024-01-3006 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd5. What's Good About Being GoodSend us a textIn the episode "What's Good About Being Good," Jay Floyd challenges the traditional understanding of goodness. He discusses the idea that being good isn't about universal approval or constant enjoyment, but rather aligns with personal growth and purpose. Drawing inspiration from Oprah Winfrey's reflections and the biblical concept of goodness, the episode delves into how our actions for personal betterment might not always be enjoyable or popular, yet are essential for true growth. It's an exploration of the subjective nature of goodness and its role in personal development. Support the show2024-01-2208 minUncut Gems with Jay Floyd4. What's Good About Data ManagementSend us a textIn "What's Good About Data Management - The Data Zones," Jay Floyd explores how data management principles can apply to our personal lives. He breaks down the concept into raw, refined, and modeled data, drawing parallels with how we process life experiences. This episode offers a unique perspective on organizing and understanding the flow of information in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of processing experiences for effective decision-making and planning. Tune in for insightful analogies between data management and personal growth. Support the showhttps://iamjayfloyd.com2024-01-1606 min