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Early AccountabilityEAP 193: Free Reality - How a Physician Reclaimed Purpose Through Holistic Healing with Dr. Michelle ClayIn this inspiring episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker sits down with Dr. Michelle Clay, a physician turned holistic wellness expert and founder of Freeality, to discuss her transformative journey from conventional medicine to whole-person healing. Dr. Clay shares how she pursued her childhood dream of becoming a doctor, only to realize that true healing extends beyond prescriptions and test results. After a personal tragedy, the loss of her younger brother to suicide, and her own struggle with uterine fibroids, Dr. Clay began embracing holistic approaches that addressed not just the physical, but also the emotional...2025-07-0132 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 192: Prolific on Purpose - From Combat Boots to Book Deals with G. Michael HopfIn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker is joined by G. Michael Hopf, a Marine veteran, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of two publishing companies. G. Michael shares his incredible journey from telling bedtime stories to his daughters to writing over 40 published books, including a breakout novel that led to a major publishing deal with Penguin Random House. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to achieve a big goal like writing a book, focusing on the power of discipline, visualization, and staying accountable to yourself.Throughout the conversation, G...2025-06-2420 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 191: From Rock Bottom to Record Breaker - The Robert Foster StoryIn this powerful episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker welcomes transformational speaker, coach, athlete, and author Robert B. Foster. Known for his high-octane resilience and mission-driven mindset, Robert shares how he went from being told he’d never run or jump again to winning 16 gold medals in track and field and rebuilding his life after personal and professional collapse.Kimi and Robert dive deep into the raw moments of his journey, including overcoming a devastating knee injury, navigating homelessness, losing his business, and bouncing back with purpose. Robert shares how he shifted his mindset fr...2025-06-1719 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 190: Let Your Dreams Fly - Archery, Empowerment & Hidden Gems with Natasha GreenIn this energizing episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker sits down with Natasha Green, CEO and founder of Hidden Gems Archery. What began as a teacher’s dream to give her Bronx students a sense of purpose has evolved into a mobile archery business transforming lives across New York City. Natasha shares her journey from writing a grant with no archery experience to running an empowering, community-focused venture that helps both youth and adults realize their hidden potential.Through powerful stories and real-life examples, Natasha talks about the immediate joy archery brings, the confidence it...2025-05-0213 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 189: Prescribing Purpose - How Dr. Rasheeda Found Joy in Medicine AgainIn this insightful episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker sits down with Dr. Rasheeda Hall, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, entrepreneur, and health coach. Together, they explore the realities of weight loss, health behavior change, and the power of building systems that support sustainable wellness.Dr. Hall opens up about her personal 70+ pound weight loss journey and how it shaped the way she coaches others through her Four Factor Fix program. She and Kimi talk about the mindset shift from perfectionism to progress, the importance of preventative care, and how busy...2025-04-2723 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 188: From Fired to Founder: Sadie Jordan on Carving Space for Black TravelersIn this heartfelt episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker sits down with Sadie, founder and owner of Soul Life Travel. Sadie shares her powerful journey of resilience and purpose after facing racial discrimination in the corporate travel industry. What began as a dream job became a catalyst for something greater—an intentional, soul-centered travel business highlighting Afro-Caribbean culture and Black history in Costa Rica and beyond.Kimi and Sadie dive into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from Sadie’s first $700 group tour in Cuba to the spiritual dream that reignited her focus and driv...2025-04-2019 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 187: The Power of Mindset Shifts with Mark CosbyIn this inspiring episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker welcomes coach, motivational speaker, and author Mark Cosby. Mark shares his journey from a Navy combat medic to becoming a motivational speaker and coach, emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts and accountability in personal and professional growth. Drawing from his experiences and his book 25 Keys to a Positive Mindset, Mark offers actionable strategies for overcoming negativity, fostering gratitude, and maintaining focus during life’s challenges. He also reflects on how personal loss has shaped his outlook and highlights the power of tools like journaling, guided meditation, and da...2025-02-0522 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 186: Cutting Through The Noise - Raw, Real & Unfiltered Business InsightsWelcome to an exciting episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, hosted by Kimi Walker. This episode marks a groundbreaking change as Kimi introduces a live panel format for the first time. Join Kimmy and Walter Jennette, Ty Cosby, and Albert Hurston as they delve into a deeply engaging discussion, venturing beyond the usual format with an extended session filled with lively conversation and expert opinions.
Three renowned experts join Kimi in discussing current affairs in the business world with tips for entrepreneurs on what to embrace and avoid. Be prepared for an unfiltered discussion as they share...2024-12-071h 00
Early AccountabilityWhen You Can Not Perform (Guess What.... It‘s Okay)Kimi has returned from her unplanned but very necessary sabbatical! And she talks on this episode about why she had to take some time away and how to know if you need to step away from something in your own life. This message has been very prevalent since the 2020 Summer Olympics (in July-August 2021) when Simone Biles chose not to compete in several gymnastics events due to mental health challenges and other things going on in her life.Here are a few things to keep an eye out for in your life that will let you know that you...2021-09-2811 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 181: When You Can Not Perform (Guess What.... It‘s Okay)Kimi has returned from her unplanned but very necessary sabbatical! And she talks on this episode about why she had to take some time away and how to know if you need to step away from something in your own life. This message has been very prevalent since the 2020 Summer Olympics (in July-August 2021) when Simone Biles chose not to compete in several gymnastics events due to mental health challenges and other things going on in her life.
Here are a few things to keep an eye out for in your life that will let you know that...2021-09-2810 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 177: Celebrating Wins With CautionEAP 177: Celebrating Wins With Caution by Kimi Walker2021-06-1510 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 175: Dealing with DifferencesEAP 175: Dealing with Differences by Kimi Walker2021-06-0106 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 174: Mental Health Matters - Stabilize With Selfless Self-CareEAP 174: Mental Health Matters - Stabilize With Selfless Self-Care by Kimi Walker2021-05-2509 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 171: Mental Health Awareness Month 2021EAP 171: Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 by Kimi Walker2021-05-0402 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 166: The Quickest Way to Ruin Your ProgressEAP 166: The Quickest Way to Ruin Your Progress by Kimi Walker2021-03-3006 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 166: The Quickest Way to Ruin Your ProgressOur topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is very timely since spring break and warmer weather are upon us. Many people are also getting the COVID-19 vaccine and are ready to get back out into the world and to a semblance of normalcy. Kimi takes this opportunity to talk about how these circumstances may lead some people to adopt bulldozer personalities, ready to do what they want to do when they want to do it without putting a whole lot of thought into the repercussions or how those things might fit into or ruin their goals.
Most...2021-03-3006 min
Early AccountabilityEap 165: Spring Forward With a Digital DeclutterEap 165: Spring Forward With a Digital Declutter by Kimi Walker2021-03-2311 min
Early AccountabilityEap 165: Spring Forward With a Digital DeclutterOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi focuses on another good way to do some spring cleaning – by being intentional about a digital declutter. These days, it seems like everything that needs to be done can be done online or through an app, especially since COVID-19 pushed so many things to go virtual. This can lead to digital clutter and unnecessary overwhelm, so take this as your sign that you need to follow this list and bring back some clarity to your life.
1.Unhoard – You know that iPhone 4 and your laptop from 10 years ago that you keep in that...2021-03-2311 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 164: Planning for a Prosperous SpringEAP 164: Planning for a Prosperous Spring by Kimi Walker2021-03-1612 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 163: International Women's Day 2021 #ChooseToChallengeEAP 163: International Women's Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge by Kimi Walker2021-03-0910 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 162: Level Up - There Is No Growth in Your Comfort ZoneEAP 162: Level Up - There Is No Growth in Your Comfort Zone by Kimi Walker2021-03-0207 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 162: Level Up - There Is No Growth in Your Comfort ZoneOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi finishes up her 3-part 3-year anniversary series by sharing the third lesson that she has learned in the past year of podcasting. As you may remember, the first lesson was “do what works for you” and the second lesson was “find your squad.” This third lesson is “know when it is time to level up.” After 3 years of podcasting, Kimi has gotten pretty comfortable behind the mic, interviewing guests and bringing relevant content to you, the listeners. So now she is feeling the pull to expand Early Accountability into more than just a podca...2021-03-0207 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 161: Moving Past PrivilegeEAP 161: Moving Past Privilege by Kimi Walker2021-02-2211 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 161: Moving Past PrivilegeThis episode of the Early Accountability Podcast focuses on privilege, the different ways that it manifests, and Kimi’s suggestions for moving past it to practice more empathy. With February being Black History Month and all of the conversations about privilege that have taken place over the past year or so, this seemed like a good time to talk about privilege when it comes to race, culture, preferences, and beliefs.
While recording this episode, Kimi is in Colombia. She likes to prioritize immersing herself in other cultures, particularly to help her become fluent in Spanish, and her current trip is ma...2021-02-2211 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 160: SQUAD UP! There is no "I" in Team or SuccessWe are letting the good times roll over here at Early Accountability Podcast as we continue to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the show! On the last episode, Kimi talked about her first key takeaway from the show so far: do what works for you and be consistent. Going along with the overall purpose of the podcast, helping others set, achieve, and sustain their goals, the takeaway on this episode is finding your squad.As Kimi mentioned last week, she doesn’t ever relisten to her episodes after recording them, so she knew from day one that she wa...2021-02-1510 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 160: SQUAD UP! There is no "I" in Team or SuccessWe are letting the good times roll over here at Early Accountability Podcast as we continue to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the show! On the last episode, Kimi talked about her first key takeaway from the show so far: do what works for you and be consistent. Going along with the overall purpose of the podcast, helping others set, achieve, and sustain their goals, the takeaway on this episode is finding your squad.
As Kimi mentioned last week, she doesn’t ever relisten to her episodes after recording them, so she knew from day one that she was not go...2021-02-1510 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 159: Celebrating & Reflecting on 3 Years of Podcasting (Anniversary Special Part 1)EAP 159: Celebrating & Reflecting on 3 Years of Podcasting (Anniversary Special Part 1) by Kimi Walker2021-02-0913 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 159: Celebrating & Reflecting on 3 Years of Podcasting (Anniversary Special Part 1)The Early Accountability Podcast is 3 years old and we are so excited! To mark this special milestone, Kimi is going to do a 3-part mini-series on the purpose of the podcast and her key takeaways from doing a weekly show for the past 159 weeks.
Kimi is discussing the first takeaway on this episode: consistency is king. It has taken a lot of intentionality and planning to produce a podcast episode every single week. You can always come up with reasons not to do something, but you have to make sure that your reasons why you should are more important to...2021-02-0913 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 157: Own Your Methods of Success & Apologize to No OneEAP 157: Own Your Methods of Success & Apologize to No One by Kimi Walker2021-01-2609 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 157: Own Your Methods of Success & Apologize to No OneThis episode of the Early Accountability Podcast addresses a recent situation that happened to Kimi that turned out to be a good learning experience for listeners of the podcast. As you walk your own path, there will be times that you are confronted by people who don’t catch your vision and who take it upon themselves to give unsolicited advice that might feel abrupt and unnecessary. But rather than letting that push you off course or immediately respond with the wrong tone, Kimi recommends stepping back and considering a few things:
1.Everyone isn’t going to have your best inte...2021-01-2609 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 155: The ONE Thing That Will STOP Your 2021 Goal SuccessEAP 155: The ONE Thing That Will STOP Your 2021 Goal Success by Kimi Walker2021-01-1107 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 153: How to Choose Your 2021 Power WordIt is almost 2021, which means it is time to pick your word for the year. On this episode of The Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi explains the purpose behind choosing a word and gives listeners some simple and helpful tips for determining which word will be best for them. You want to choose a word that will inspire you, give you power, guide you, and give you a reference point throughout 2021’s ups and downs, so consider following these steps to figure out your word:
1.Reflect on 2020 – Think about what you were able to accomplish, what did not go as planned, the...2020-12-2910 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 152: This IS NOT (a Good) Accountability CircleEAP 152: This IS NOT (a Good) Accountability Circle by Kimi Walker2020-12-2218 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 152: This IS NOT (a Good) Accountability CircleIn conclusion of our conversation from last week, Kimi talks during this episode about what accountability partners and groups are NOT:
•They are not a substitute for therapy – Be clear about what you need from your accountability circle and draw the line at things that belong in another environment. This can be difficult if you are working one-on-one with someone on accountability for a certain aspect of your life and you start opening up about other things that are going on. Don’t be afraid to reach out for professional counseling or help.
•They are not a dumping ground for all of y...2020-12-2218 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 151: What's an Accountability Circle, Anyways?On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi expounds on her recent push to be more visible and encourage more of a community atmosphere through Early Accountability. A part of this is an accountability circle that she has been leading, and this episode of the podcast is about what accountability is and what it can look like.
An accountability partner or group is:
•Formed by people working on a common goal or task – You are likely in a similar stage of life, either personal or professional, and the group provides a place for them to share, discuss, and bounce idea...2020-12-1507 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 147: Plan, Prepare Perform - The Beard Revolution WILL Be TelevisedThis episode of the Early Accountability Podcast contains the conclusion of Kimi and Tyran’s conversation in which they are going through the Resolutions to Results framework with Tyran’s goals for the next 90 days. We have reached the final stage of the framework: activation and creating a plan. Considering that Tyran’s achievement style is the Juggler, it is even more important that he think through and plan out his next steps towards achieving each of these goals. Regarding his goal of launching a new product for Life Behind the Beard, Kimi and Tyran determined that he can es...2020-11-1741 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 147: Plan, Prepare, Perform - The Beard Revolution WILL Be TelevisedThis episode of the Early Accountability Podcast contains the conclusion of Kimi and Tyran’s conversation in which they are going through the Resolutions to Results framework with Tyran’s goals for the next 90 days. We have reached the final stage of the framework: activation and creating a plan. Considering that Tyran’s achievement style is the Juggler, it is even more important that he think through and plan out his next steps towards achieving each of these goals.
Regarding his goal of launching a new product for Life Behind the Beard, Kimi and Tyran determined that he can establish which...2020-11-1741 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 146: Know Your Weaknesses, Play to Your StrengthsEAP 146: Know Your Weaknesses, Play to Your Strengths by Kimi Walker2020-11-1025 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 146: Know Your Weaknesses, Play to Your StrengthsEAP 146: Know Your Weaknesses, Play to Your Strengths by Kimi Walker2020-11-1025 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 145: Shoot Your Shot - Planning Your Next Best MoveEAP 145: Shoot Your Shot - Planning Your Next Best Move by Kimi Walker2020-11-0320 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 145: Shoot Your Shot - Planning Your Next Best MoveDuring the next few episodes of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi will be walking through her Resolutions to Results framework with one of her podcast mentees and former guests on the show, Tyran Cosby. Tyran is the co-founder of the Life Behind the Beard line of beard oil and personal grooming products and the host of the Beard Talk with a Vet podcast. On this episode, Kimi talks with Tyran about Step One of the framework and helps him drill down on his vision and goals.
Tyran says that after 20 years in active duty, the most important thing to him...2020-11-0320 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 143: Moving Past Comfort and Breaking Glass CeilingsEAP 143: Moving Past Comfort and Breaking Glass Ceilings by Kimi Walker2020-10-2019 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 140: Fall Into Autumn With EaseIt is officially fall (or autumn), and on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast Kimi discusses using this change of seasons as an opportunity to make some mental shifts and recalibrate before the final quarter of the year. During this time of year, it is easy to get lost in the hustle and forget to enjoy this season, but it is important to regroup, especially after everything that has happened during 2020. Here are a few ways that Kimi suggests you take advantage of this time:
1.Redecorating – Take out your fall decorations that signify the change of seasons and make yo...2020-09-2811 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 139: How to Say "No" Without Saying "No"EAP 139: How to Say "No" Without Saying "No" by Kimi Walker2020-09-2213 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 138: Reasons Why You Can't Say "No"EAP 138: Reasons Why You Can't Say "No" by Kimi Walker2020-09-1510 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 137: Dealing With "No"EAP 137: Dealing With "No" by Kimi Walker2020-09-0807 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 136: Slow Progress Vs. No ProgressOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks about recognizing the difference between slow progress and no progress when it comes to long-term goals. It is easy to get discouraged when you are working towards a goal that is a long way off, especially when it may have been derailed by COVID-19, so Kimi offers these self-evaluation questions as a way of checking in with yourself on those goals:
1.Do you still have actionable steps that you’re taking? – Are those steps written down? Are they measurable? Do you have milestones set up? Even making slow progress should mean...2020-09-0108 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 135: How to Beat Brain FogWith everything going on in the world, many workforces still being remote, and most school systems being virtual, it is easy to just be in survival mode, getting everything done but not really being “there.” On this episode of the Early Accountability podcast, Kimi discusses this mental fog that many of us are feeling that could be affecting our productivity, physical health, mental health, and our interactions with those around us. Here are Kimi’s tips for having mental clarity:
1.Watch what you consume – It is tempting to just eat what is easiest or most comforting when everything else seems to be ou...2020-08-2408 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 134: Lifelong Learning & Intellectual WellnessEAP 134: Lifelong Learning & Intellectual Wellness by Kimi Walker2020-08-1810 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 131: Creating a New NormalEAP 131: Creating a New Normal by Kimi Walker2020-07-2810 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 129: Preparing for "Back to School" During COVID-19During this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi is putting on her school psychologist hat and helping listeners understand how to navigate this upcoming school year with all of the adjustments that will have to be made due to COVID-19. We all got a dose of these changes during the last half of the spring 2020 semester, which could either be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how that trial run went for you. Perhaps you or your child struggled to connect to the online platform or perhaps it was a great season for you.
Either way...2020-07-1409 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 128: Reaching Your Summer Goals During COVID-19EAP 128: Reaching Your Summer Goals During COVID-19 by Kimi Walker2020-07-0611 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 127: Planning a Social Distancing StaycationOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks about how the continuing COVID-19 quarantine as well as the recent public outcry about racial injustice in the U.S. and many people being without work has created a perfect storm necessitating a time of pausing to reflect, refresh, and restart. While most people are not able to travel to take traditional vacations, Kimi outlines a few specific things you can do to set yourself up for a “staycation” to accomplish just that.
1.Make time for it – Schedule a day or more for your staycation and stick to your commitment. If thi...2020-06-3011 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 125: The Fight Against Injustice and InequalityEAP 125: The Fight Against Injustice and Inequality by Kimi Walker2020-06-1612 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 122: The Mental Toll of PerfectionismEAP 122: The Mental Toll of Perfectionism by Kimi Walker2020-05-2613 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 120: Mindset Shifts: From Petty to Pandemic, Protect Your EnergyEAP 120: Mindset Shifts: From Petty to Pandemic, Protect Your Energy by Kimi Walker2020-05-1215 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 118: Quarantine Fit and Fine?! Shifting Your Fitness PACE During COVID-19On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi is joined by Justin Ochoa, co-owner of Pace Fitness Academy in Indianapolis. Justin was an athlete in high school who discovered his love for coaching during college. A short time later, he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder which triggered him to start learning about nutrition, strength, and conditioning. This eventually led to him and his business partner, Eric Allen, opening Pace Fitness Academy to coach and train athletes and anyone else who is looking for a top-notch training experience.
With gyms across the country being closed, Pace has shifted a...2020-04-2826 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 116: You Can Quarantine and STILL ConquerOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks about strategies for springing into action during this time of quarantine. Just because you are stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and make good progress on your goals.
1.Use what you have – You already have everything you need to get started, so don’t let your circumstances stop you. Improvise, be resourceful, get creative, and don’t worry about what you don’t have.
2.Start, begin, do – Don’t overthink or over-plan what you want to do. You have the time and resources you need right now, so do...2020-04-1308 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 115: Goal Progression During a PandemicOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi gets real about what our lives look like during this time of social distancing and self-quarantining and encourages us to evaluate what we are working towards. Being stuck inside the house all day, it is easy to just eat whatever you want to, watch whatever you want to, and ignore whatever you want to. It is easy to learn how to waste time, essentially. But what is the main excuse that you always give for not starting or doing certain things or setting certain goals? That you don’t have enough ti...2020-04-0709 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 114: Keeping Your Sanity During UncertaintyAs the coronavirus continues to spread in the US and more and more people find themselves affected by the pandemic in one way or another, Kimi also continues her Early Accountability podcast episodes to encourage listeners on the subject. Even since last week’s episode there have been many changes in the situation in the US and around the world, and we want to express our sincerest appreciation and sympathy to the “essential” workers and to anyone who has had a loved one sickened by the virus. This is uncharted territory for all of us and now is the time to ban...2020-03-3111 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 113: COVID-19 Madness & Mental HealthThanks for tuning in to the next episode of the Early Accountability Podcast! On this episode, Kimi continues the conversation we began last week by providing more practical tips for handling the uncertain times in our world right now, particularly regarding COVID-19. Perhaps you have even experienced drastic changes in your lifestyle, school, or work schedule just since last week because of how quickly the virus is evolving and spreading across the U.S. and the world. It is understandable that this turbulence could lead to anxiety, fear, and stress, but there are some simple ways to keep your head...2020-03-2409 min
Early AccountabilityEAP Episode 112: Staying Calm During Coronavirus ChaosOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks with listeners about 4 simple ways to keep calm during the coronavirus chaos. There is a lot of fear at this time of uncertainty in the wake of a global pandemic that is continuing to spread, but you do not have to let that fear overwhelm you.
1.Focus on what you can control – Practice mindfulness and be aware of yourself and others. Try to stay grounded and concentrate on the power you have in your world rather than getting thrown off by the lack of work, school, and childcare routines.
2.Practice se...2020-03-1607 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 111: International Women's Day - Celebrate Diversity and Stomp out BiasThe topic of this episode the Early Accountability Podcast is International Women’s Day. Kimi discusses what it looks like to capture the essence of the day and confront the biases that exist in our own minds and in the world at large. While we should be challenging stereotypes and celebrating the achievements of women every day, this day is a great opportunity to pause and have discussions with those around us about the fair and unfair perceptions of women. Kimi recommends these four specific actions surrounding International Women’s Day:
1.Learn – Educate yourself and become more aware of gender issues...2020-03-0911 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 110: From Soldier to Civilian - Creating a New Reality for YourselfOur returning guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is Tyran Cosby, USMC veteran, husband, father, co-founder of Life Behind the Beard, and host of the new podcast Beard Talk with a Veteran.
After retiring from the Marines at age 38, Tyran had some decisions to make about what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. Many of his buddies immediately transitioned into new careers, but Tyran knew that he wanted to take some time for himself to pursue some of the dreams he had put on hold while he was in active duty. He graduated...2020-03-0234 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 109: Leap Year Strategy - Be Productive With Your Extra TimeWelcome to the next episode of the Early Accountability Podcast! On this episode, Kimi talks about the best ways to capitalize on free time, whether expected or unexpected, and optimize your productivity. Whether a meeting gets cancelled or you are given an extra day (Leap Day) or you have blocked out some time for yourself, there are ways to make the most of that time and not just waste it binging a show or scrolling through social media.
The best way to guarantee that this free time will be productive is to make a list of things that are not...2020-02-2408 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 108: Living a Life You LoveIn the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the season of love, Kimi gives a bit of a different take on love during this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast. While we are very focused on loving others and being loved by others this time of year, February is also a good opportunity to pause and prioritize loving yourself.
Take a beat and ask yourself if you are living the life you love or if you have just been going through the motions. Are you living in alignment with your passions? Or do you find yourself constantly in anguish and dr...2020-02-1810 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 107: From Guest to Host - How They Started Their Own PodcastOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi checks in with two of her podcast mentees, Maurice L. Wilson and Justice Wali, to discuss their recent podcast launches. As with many things in life, there is quite a process involved in making a dream into reality, so Kimi has been working with these guys and Tyran Cosby on planning and implementing their podcasts for several months before they were ready to start putting content out to the world.
Maurice applies his engineering background to financial problem-solving, breaking down the complex wealth equations that currently exist and simplifying wealth-building so...2020-02-1028 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 106: Cheers to Two Years - Three Past Guest Level Up & Launch Their Own PodcastThis episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is a continuation of the 2nd Anniversary celebration. During this episode, Kimi talks about the journey that led her to start her podcast in 2018, starting with a project through her Mastermind group at the time. She was challenged by this group and her mentor Amanda Miller Littlejohn to pursue starting a podcast, and while it has not always been an easy endeavor, two years after that first episode was launched, Kimi is so grateful for that early encouragement and accountability that brought the podcast to light.
This journey has solidified in Kimi the...2020-02-0418 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 105: Cheers to 2 Years - Pushing Past the Sophomore Slump (Anniversary Special Part 1)Welcome to the 2-year anniversary episode of the Early Accountability Podcast! Whether you have been listening since the beginning or you just discovered the show, thank you so much for your support and for being here with us! We have had so many great guests over the past 2 years and we look forward to what this next year will bring for the podcast.
At this natural time of reflection, Kimi wants to share with listeners the big 4 things that she has learned during the past year of the podcast. She did the same last year at this time, so be...2020-01-2817 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 104: Resolutions Aren't Just for January - How to Stick With it All Year LongOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks about the importance of having resolutions or goals year-round, not just in January of every year. By the middle of January, it is likely that many people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions, often because the lifestyle change required was too significant or abrupt. Making a resolution or goal just for the sake of saying you have one but without any plan for how to carry it out and keep with it is defeating the purpose. Even well-meaning people can be unsuccessful with their goals because of the overwhelming th...2020-01-2110 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 102: A Winning Strategy for the New Year & BeyondOur topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is how to approach new goals that you make for yourself in this new year. There could be any number of reasons why people fail to keep their new years resolutions, as Kimi has discussed on previous episodes of the podcast, but rather than focusing on avoiding those “mistakes”, try to focus on these key aspects of effective goals.
1.The Right Pace – Don’t feel the pressure to commit to a lofty goal in January just because other people are talking about their resolutions. It is not reasonable to expect yourself...2020-01-0709 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 101: Meditate, Initiate, and Create - Manifest Your Dreams in 2020EAP 101: Meditate, Initiate, and Create - Manifest Your Dreams in 2020 by Kimi Walker2019-12-3118 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 100: Be Intentional in 2020 - 5 Non-Cliche Resolutions to Implement NOW!As you prepare for the new year to begin and you feel the inevitable pressure to come up with some new year’s resolutions, consider taking your resolutions in a different direction. This episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is all about living intentionally and choosing the activities or experiences you pursue. In fact, Kimi encourages you to prioritize activities or experiences that fall into these categories:
1.Something that makes you feel productive – This is not busy work, but rather a choice to streamline the way you do things. This could mean outsourcing, delegating, eliminating, brainstorming, planning, time blocking, or anyt...2019-12-2414 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 99: Turn Your 2019 Setbacks into a 2020 Success StrategyOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi talks about turning 2019’s setbacks into a success strategy for 2020. Looking back at what happened in 2019 and thinking about the progress you made – or didn’t make – towards your goals is only half of the process. Here are the 5 ways that Kimi recommends you move forward in 2020:
1.State your setbacks – Be honest and transparent with yourself about what got in your way this year, but don’t dwell on these setbacks. Claim the goals you had set for the year but didn’t quite reach because it is important to keep these in mind...2019-12-1714 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 98: 3 Reasons Why You Didn't Reach Your Goals in 2019This is one of the last episodes of the Early Accountability Podcast for 2019, so Kimi wanted to take this opportunity to talk about looking back on this past year, assessing your progress towards your goals, and applying the lessons learned to planning for 2020. From New Year’s Resolutions to short- or long-term goals over this past year, it is likely that you experienced some disappointments due to goals that were not met.
Here are Kimi’s top three most likely reasons why you didn’t reach your goals:
1.You didn’t want to be uncomfortable – There is no denying that change is...2019-12-0913 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 97: Holiday Hacks - Handling Sadness and a Lack of Holiday CheerOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi discusses one final “holiday hack”: how to handle the holidays when they are not a happy time for you. Kimi became keenly aware of the difficult emotions that some people face during this time of year when she was working with sexual abuse survivors who explained that often times going home to visit family means having to face their abusers.
If you have experienced a trauma like sexual abuse, lost a loved one, gone through the ending of a relationship or life situation, had unmet expectations, or had financial struggles that have...2019-12-0217 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 95: Holiday Hacks - How to Stay Holistically HealthyEAP 95: Holiday Hacks - How to Stay Holistically Healthy by Kimi Walker2019-11-1808 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 92: Learning to Let Go - How to End a ChapterEAP 92: Learning to Let Go - How to End a Chapter by Kimi Walker2019-10-2916 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 89: Moving in SilenceOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi gets a bit more personal on the topic of stepping out on faith, describing a journey she has been going through for the past several months. It became clear to Kimi earlier this year that she needed to adjust how she works and what that could practically look like. While there are plenty of times for community and collaboration in making big and small decisions, she felt that this journey was meant to be taken alone.
By taking the time to process internally what she has been thinking and feeling about...2019-10-0710 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 79: Dealing With OverwhelmEAP 79: Dealing With Overwhelm by Kimi Walker2019-07-2908 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 78: Eat That Crow - When Life Makes You a HypocriteWe all have them. Those “absolute” statements about what we will “never” or “always” do. On this episode of the Early Accountability podcast, Kimi discusses these statements and how they can limit you from future growth if you hold onto them unnecessarily.
For instance, Kimi determined shortly after her lifestyle change of 2005 that led to her losing over 100 pounds, that she would never wear shorts in public again. She was conscious of the excess skin and cellulite that were an inevitable byproduct of losing so much weight and drew the line in the sand that she could never be seen in shorts. A...2019-07-2312 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 74: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!At the time of recording this Early Accountability Podcast episode, Kimi is studying Spanish in the Dominican Republic. In the weeks and months prior to Kimi’s trip, several tragic events happened to Americans in the Dominican Republic, but she did not let fear stop her from pursuing this goal of becoming bi-lingual. She shares with listeners her tips for feeling fear about something and choosing to do it anyway, with an abundance of caution rather than out of recklessness:
1.Be strategic – Think through who you are going to tell about your plans and when you are going to tell them...2019-06-2413 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 54: The Best of the Best: Favorite Guest Clips From the Past YearOn Part 2 of the 1-year celebration of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi shares clips from episodes that were particularly impactful to Kimi or her listeners. If you missed any of these guests when they came on the podcast, be sure to go back and listen to glean all of their shared knowledge and experiences! We’ve included time stamps in these show notes for your reference.
1:19 - The first group of impactful podcast guests is “Resolutions 2 Results”: people who specialize in planning, executing, and limiting distractions to help them achieve their goals.
•2:19 - Jenna Faye talked with us about manifesting your dre...2019-02-0437 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 53: 1 Year Anniversary Special (Part 1)- Lessons Learned In a Year of PodcastingOn this *one year anniversary* episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi reflects on this podcast journey with gratitude for the support and encouragement she has received along the way. The podcast started out as a thought during a meeting with Kimi’s business coach, Amanda Miller Littlejohn, and the idea was shaped with the help of some of Kimi’s colleagues in Amanda’s Mastermind group.
Kimi’s biggest initial barrier to overcome was being comfortable with being more visible and being confident in her idea. She found that her niche was interviewing guests on the show and showcasing their st...2019-01-2811 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 52: The Power of Your Accountability CircleOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi demonstrates the importance of accountability in reaching goals with examples from her own experience. Kimi told herself that she would do everything possible to get fit except for running, but she soon surprised herself by committing to her first half-marathon. For her first race, she started training 3 months ahead of time with the help of a nutritionist and a personal trainer, and she successfully completed her goal. She then decided on her second half-marathon, which she trained for on her own with a less successful result. Her third half-marathon was several...2019-01-2112 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 51: 3 (More) Reasons Why You Aren't Reaching Your GoalsOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi continues her series on goal activation and the reasons why we fail to reach our goals. During the last episode, Kimi provided 3 reasons why people do not achieve their goals: (1) the wrong reasons, (2) lacking accountability, and (3) avoiding becoming uncomfortable.
Kimi’s next 3 reasons are:
1.You are refusing to walk in your purpose. You might know exactly what you should be doing, either because you recognize your God-given talents or others have told you, but you are refusing to do it. Even if it is uncomfortable or unpredictable, you should be using yo...2019-01-1421 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 38: Preparing for a Healthy Marriage While You're Single or Still DatingEAP 38: Preparing for a Healthy Marriage While You're Single or Still Dating by Kimi Walker2018-10-1515 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 29: A Girl With Goals on the Rise - The Importance of Clarity, Motivation, & AccountabilityKimi Walker's guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is Jas Thomas, a community leader who has started the Girls with Goals Movement to make positive images of women of color more prominent in society. Jas takes a very hands-on approach to this movement, often hosting “empowerment events” that include a social aspect as well as a panel discussion with professionals in the fields of physical health, mental health, and financial wellbeing. She has also recently started a program to help women achieve goal clarity and be provided with the motivation and accountability they need to succeed.
Jas has...2018-08-1314 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 26: Perfecting Your Digital Marketing + Visual StrategyEAP 26: Perfecting Your Digital Marketing + Visual Strategy by Kimi Walker2018-07-2312 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 17: Navigating School Difficulties & Response to InterventionOn this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker, our guest is Marvin Prather, an educator and intervention coordinator who spends his days working with kids who have math or reading deficits to get them up to grade level. Marvin has seen students make great improvements in their math and reading skills as well as their behavior in the classroom by partnering with the student’s classroom teacher to create a plan of action specifically for that student.
Typically, the first step in helping students in subject areas of deficiency is to put them in a small group of...2018-05-2115 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 16: From Rape Survivor to EntrepreneurKimi Walker's guest on this episode of the Early Accountability podcast is Robin Clark, an overcomer of life circumstances who has found belonging and purpose as an aesthetician. During Robin’s freshman year of college, she was the victim of sexual assault. She transferred to a different school closer to home, but eventually moved back home before completing her schooling because she needed to properly cope with and process what had happened to her. She found great satisfaction and achievement in teaching herself yoga, which connected her mental and physical body in a way that allowed her to compartmentalize her traum...2018-05-1421 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 12: Fulfilling Your Life Purpose + Becoming a Mindful TechieKimi Walker's guest on this episode of the Early Accountability podcast is Meico Whittlock, founder and CEO of the Mindful Techie, an organization that helps high-achievers reclaim their time and refocus on their life purpose. Meico uses his experiences on the brink of burnout to coach individuals and organizations on the topics of reducing digital distractions, reclaiming work/life balance, and refocusing on their purpose or mission in life.
Meico identifies two key tools in this shift in perspective: (1) deciding to live in a way that will fulfill your own life purpose, rather than in reaction to other people’s pr...2018-04-1621 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 10: Conquering Law School in Her Father's MemoryKimi Walker's guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is Zana Williams, a second-year law student and motivational speaker in the San Diego area. From an early age, Zana knew that she wanted to become an attorney, and she is very close to achieving this dream, despite experiencing the difficult loss of her father in 2014 and the difficult grieving process that followed. Zana made it through that very dark time only by the grace of God, who relentlessly pursued her and showed her His love even when she was angry with Him, and by watching the incredible strength...2018-04-0217 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 7: Prioritizing Healthy RelationshipsKrystal Rising is our guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker. Krystal is a mother of 3 boys under the age of 4 and is a writer and blogger at www.nubianwellness.com. When Krystal started blogging there, she wrote about her dating relationship with the man who would eventually become her husband, and she now focuses on healthy family relationships.
Krystal’s advice about maintaining a healthy dating relationship is to keep the lines of communication open, to talk about whatever you are feeling, and to make your intentions clear with each other early on. She ha...2018-03-1215 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 6 – Inclusivity, Influence, and Passion ProjectsOur guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker is India Rias Thompson, communications coordinator at the Purdue University Extension, lifestyle blogger, podcast host, and Regional Director of Black Bloggers United – Indianapolis.
India graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Arts and Communication Studies (Broadcasting) and she has used this background to become the social influencer and digital communications resource that she is today. India’s passion about the importance of inclusion originates from her own life experiences of being a black gay woman, making her a target for discrimination in all areas of her life, and...2018-03-0726 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 5: Activating Soul Empowerment After Abuse and the Loss of a ChildOur guest on this episode of the Early Accountability podcast with Kimi Walker is Vanessa, a motivational speaker and author focused on lifestyle and personal development. Vanessa’s mother worked hard to ensure that Vanessa had a good childhood and received a quality education. However, Vanessa still had significant adversity to overcome in her formative years, including the feeling of abandonment by her father as well as enduring multiple years of sexual abuse. Losing her son, Kamden, after a short 9 months in this world taught her incredible courage, as she had a front-row seat to the joy and heartbreak of wa...2018-03-0517 min