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Hood2Hooded PodcastStop Waiting To Live; Start NowSend us a textWe call out time decay—the slow leak of potential through fear, indecision, and distraction—and build a plan to reclaim our minutes with awareness, discipline, and simple systems. We trade busy for aligned, swap scrolling for creation, and finish with affirmations that set the week.• defining time decay and why minutes matter • awareness of autopilot, social media, and negative inputs • consistency over perfection as the real edge • money mindset, assets, and turning time into wealth • the 3R formula: reassess, restructure, reinvest • automation, time banking, and simple daily swaps
2025-11-081h 05Hood2Hooded PodcastMotivation Called In Sick, Discipline Showed UpSend us a textWe explore why motivation fades and how discipline, consistency, and identity shifts build momentum that lasts. We share the ABC of intrinsic drive—autonomy, belonging, competence—and a practical formula to stop restarting and start rising.• the limits of motivation as emotional fuel• discipline as training your future self• consistency hygiene for daily momentum• why external rewards and fear fail over time• the ABC of intrinsic drive: autonomy, belonging, competence• aligning purpose with structure and routine• identity statements that make habits stick• managing fatigue, comparison, and perf...
2025-11-0637 minHood2Hooded PodcastIf ChatGPT Is The Homie, Perplexity Is The Cousin With ReceiptsSend us a textForget the hype and the horror stories—let’s make AI practical, warm, and wildly useful. We walk through a simple, real-world stack that turns scattered goals into clear steps: ChatGPT for planning and writing, Perplexity for research with receipts, Notion AI for organizing life, Quizlet AI for faster studying, and wellness apps like Calm and Headspace to protect your sleep and focus. No jargon, no gatekeeping—just tools that feel like a calm assistant who never sleeps.We start by reframing AI as support for personal growth, not a replacement for yo...
2025-10-1414 minHood2Hooded PodcastFrom Canva to Zapier: Practical A.I. Wins for EntrepreneursSend us a textWe share a practical AI stack that helps founders and creators design faster, write stronger copy, edit podcasts by typing, capture meetings, automate workflows, and polish writing without hiring a full team. The goal is simple: remove busywork so you can scale with focus.• switching focus to AI for business and entrepreneurship• using Canva’s Magic Design and Magic Write for fast visuals• drafting and refining ad copy with Copy.ai and Jasper• editing podcasts and video via text with Descript• recording meetings and notes with Otter.ai• aut...
2025-10-1408 minHood2Hooded PodcastA.I. in the Dental ChairSend us a textWe walk through how AI already powers modern dentistry, from color-coded X-rays that boost case acceptance to practice management features that save hours each week. We also talk about job shifts, new roles, and why mastering AI increases freedom, not fear.• AI-assisted radiography with Pearl and Overjet for clearer diagnostics• Practice management automation in CareStack for messages, calls, and notes• Digital impressions, design automation, and 3D printing for faster turnarounds• Time as the core benefit across chairside and admin workflows• Mindset shift from job loss fears to task reall...
2025-10-1407 minHood2Hooded PodcastDon't Quit NowSend us a textWe explore the challenging reality of consistency that most motivational speakers don't address—showing up when your body is exhausted, your mind is cloudy, but your soul still wants to win.• Only 3% of people write down their goals and dreams• Most people quit around day 16 or week 2 when the initial excitement fades• Winners distinguish themselves by continuing even when tired or struggling• The book "Never Eat Alone" discusses networking and relationship-building for success, especially for those without established connections• Oral cancer has an 84% five-year survival rate when caught early...
2025-06-1217 minHood2Hooded PodcastBeyond Excuses: The Hidden Power of Doing It NowSend us a textDr. Shon shares her commitment to consistency on day 15 of her challenge despite not feeling motivated, explaining that consistency must override feelings when pursuing meaningful goals. The Hood to Hooded podcast continues exploring Brian Tracy's book "Eat That Frog" with a focus on developing urgency and single-handling tasks.• Consistency requires showing up regardless of how you feel• High performers develop a sense of urgency rather than procrastinating• Getting into "flow state" makes work effortless and productive• Self-discipline is the fundamental building block for success and achievement• Social media acts...
2025-05-0832 minHood2Hooded PodcastConsistency Is Not Perfection: Two Weeks Into the JourneySend us a textTwo weeks into the Hood to Hooded Consistency Project marks a significant milestone in the journey of building discipline, consistency, and self-worth. This isn't just about streaming daily—it's about developing the muscle of showing up for yourself regardless of circumstances.Today's focus dives into powerful gems from "Eat That Frog," specifically chapters 18 and 19, offering complementary approaches to defeating procrastination. The "slice and dice" method encourages breaking overwhelming tasks into manageable pieces, allowing our brains to release motivating endorphins with each small completion. Meanwhile, creating large chunks of uninterrupted focus time en...
2025-05-0521 minHood2Hooded PodcastDigital Detox: Reclaiming Your Time and Mental ClaritySend us a textWe explore how technology can be your best friend or worst enemy, and why managing your time intentionally is crucial for breaking generational curses and overcoming procrastination. The episode dives into practical strategies for taking control of your digital life while maintaining peace, clarity, and creativity.• Understanding the "toxic tech trap" and its impact on mental health and productivity• Research showing people check phones 46-85 times daily, linked to stress and decreased brain function• How CEOs who unplug for just 48 hours experience better memory, sleep, and relationships• Applying the 80-2...
2025-04-3032 minHood2Hooded PodcastBe Your Own Cheerleader: The Power of Self-MotivationSend us a textWhat's truly holding you back from achieving your dreams? In this powerful exploration of personal constraints, Dr. Chieftess Sunflower reveals the uncomfortable truth that 80% of our limiting factors come from within, not from external circumstances.Drawing from Brian Tracy's "Eat That Frog," we dive deep into identifying the specific constraints that slow our progress and how developing accountability transforms our ability to overcome them. Rather than using trauma, poverty, or circumstance as excuses, successful people turn inward to find both the cause and cure for what's holding them back....
2025-04-2940 minHood2Hooded PodcastYour Money Should Work While You SleepSend us a textMoney isn't real—but if you don't master its rules, you'll forever remain trapped in the matrix of financial struggle. This powerful truth forms the foundation of a transformative journey through financial literacy, cultural identity, and breaking generational curses.The stark reality hits hard: only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy, while communities of color face predatory lending at three times the rate of others. With the average Black household net worth sitting at just $17,150 compared to $171,000 for white households, the need for financial education has never been more urgent. But th...
2025-04-2839 minHood2Hooded PodcastWhen Your Journey Has No RoadmapSend us a textNavigating the journey from poverty to professional success requires consistency, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up even on the hardest days.• Coming from poverty to college means taking a path that often feels isolating and without a roadmap• Florida State University represents both opportunity and complicated history around indigenous identity and cultural appropriation• Working multiple jobs while studying (lab work, hotel shifts, grocery bagging) became necessary for survival• The recent campus tragedy at FSU reminds us how quickly safe spaces can become traumatic environments• Starting a dental p...
2025-04-2836 minHood2Hooded PodcastBreaking Generational Curses: From Homeless Doctor to Practice Owner (PART 2)Send us a textFrom homelessness in New York while treating patients at Brooklyn hospital to owning a dental practice, my journey demonstrates that with persistence and self-belief, you can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and break generational curses.• Experienced homelessness twice, including while working as a doctor in New York• Struggled with serious health issues from endometriosis treatment during final year of dental school• Received no congratulations or support when opening dental practice• Discovered indigenous heritage which transformed self-perception and provided strength• Committed to consistency and showing up daily despite challenges• Brea...
2025-04-2324 minHood2Hooded PodcastSleeping in Cars, Wearing White Coats: A Doctor's True Story (PART 1)Send us a textPushing past the bare minimum is where true growth happens. This raw, unfiltered conversation dives into the reality behind professional success stories that often gloss over the struggles along the way. My journey from "Hood to Hooded" wasn't the straight path many assume – it was filled with unexpected health crises, homelessness, and moments where giving up seemed like the only option.After graduating from Meharry Medical College, I faced what should have been my triumph with an unexpected battle. During my final semester, emergency surgery for endometriosis left me with one ov...
2025-04-2224 minHood2Hooded PodcastShow Up Tired: How Consistency Becomes Your Strongest MuscleSend us a textWe explore the power of consistency in achieving any goal through daily commitment and action, regardless of circumstances or energy levels. The Consistency Project challenges us to show up for 365 days straight—with no days off and no excuses.• Momentum builds even when energy is low—just showing up strengthens your consistency muscle• You don't need perfect conditions to be consistent—just discipline, a decision, and a deeper why• Write down your three most important goals in key life areas to create clarity and purpose• Prepare thoroughly before beginning any...
2025-04-2030 minHood2Hooded PodcastPriorities vs. Posteriorities: The Secret to Time ManagementSend us a textThe CDP Formula—Consistency plus Discipline minus Procrastination equals your Glow Up—provides a framework for transforming your life and productivity. By practicing creative procrastination as taught in Brian Tracy's "Eat That Frog," we can focus on high-value activities while deliberately postponing less important tasks.• Success comes from doing the right things at the right time, not doing everything• Everyone procrastinates—high performers procrastinate on low-value tasks• Distinguish between priorities (do sooner) and posteriorities (do later or never)• Certain people and activities don't deserve your time—learn to delay or elimina...
2025-04-1909 minHood2Hooded PodcastCourage is the Key to Creative ConsistencySend us a textAt the heart of lasting achievement lies the deceptively simple yet profound act of showing up—day after day, regardless of circumstance. On Day Six of the 365 Day Consistency Project, we dive deep into the productivity principles that transform scattered efforts into meaningful progress.We explore Brian Tracy's powerful book "Eat That Frog," unpacking strategies that revolutionize daily productivity. The concept is brilliantly straightforward: identify your biggest, ugliest, most difficult task—your "frog"—and tackle it first thing each day. By confronting what you're most likely to procrastinate on, you create unstop...
2025-04-1934 minHood2Hooded PodcastThe Mental Game of Success: Turning Written Goals into RealitySend us a textDr. Shon reveals her groundbreaking "Consistency Project" – a daily experiment testing whether she can show up on Twitch for 365 consecutive days to build a global community of motivated dreamers. This raw, energetic stream dives deep into the struggle many of us face with consistency, especially those coming from underserved communities where self-help concepts aren't readily taught.Drawing inspiration from Brian Tracy's "Eat That Frog," Dr. Shon breaks down why action is the essential ingredient for success and how developing positive habits through decision, discipline, and determination can transform your life. The co...
2025-04-1529 minHood2Hooded PodcastConsistency Plus Discipline Minus Procrastination: Creating the Life You DesireSend us a textWhat if the secret to creating your dream life wasn't about massive changes but simply applying a powerful formula consistently? The CDP formula—Consistency plus Discipline minus Procrastination—is your pathway to achieving what I call a true "glow up." Whether you're building a business, improving your health, or pursuing creative endeavors, this formula transforms intention into reality.Many of us fall into the trap of spreading ourselves too thin, trying to make progress in too many areas simultaneously. Through my own journey on this 365-day Consistency Project, I've discovered the powe...
2025-04-1318 minHood2Hooded PodcastImperfect ConsistencySend us a textThe secret to transforming your life isn't perfection—it's showing up consistently, especially when you don't feel like it. Day four of the Consistency Project dives deep into "imperfect consistency" as the ultimate tool for creating the life you desire.Fighting through physical discomfort from endometriosis, I almost skipped today's stream. But that would violate the only rule of this 365-day journey: no starting over. There aren't perfect days, just consistent ones. This mindset shift is already revealing how procrastination and perfectionism sabotage our greatest goals.Drawing inspiration from "St...
2025-04-1318 minHood2Hooded PodcastSilent Killer: Oral Cancer AwarenessSend us a textThe shadow of oral cancer looms larger than most realize. Despite its prevalence worldwide, this potentially devastating disease often escapes public awareness until it's reached advanced stages. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we're shedding light on three critical facts everyone should know about this silent threat.Early detection truly saves lives when it comes to oral cancer. Most cases are discovered late, after the disease has begun aggressively destroying oral tissues and spreading to surrounding structures. The most common location? Under your tongue. Any unusual changes in this area demand immediate...
2025-04-1304 minHood2Hooded PodcastShow Up DailySend us a textWhat does it really take to move from struggle to success? In my raw and unfiltered reflection on approaching the final year of my 30s, I open up about the unexpected challenges of navigating professional life while carrying the weight of my "hood" background. Despite earning my dental degree at 30, the following decade brought homelessness, financial hardship during residency, and the constant battle to break free from limiting mindsets that no credentials could automatically fix.Day 4 of my year-long "Consistency Project" dives deep into what it means to show up for...
2025-04-1309 minHood2Hooded PodcastDelulu Is the Key: Making Impossible Dreams Come TrueSend us a textDr. Shon shares inspiring stories from her dental practice and her challenging journey from poverty to becoming a dentist without parental guidance or established connections in the field.• Most memorable patients are elderly ones who offer wisdom about aging gracefully and living authentically• Heartbreaking experiences treating oral cancer patients drive commitment to thorough screenings• Created a custom dental tray for an incarcerated patient whose insurance wouldn't cover it• Overcame significant challenges including failing organic chemistry before eventually succeeding• Applied to dental school twice, being rejected the first time befor...
2025-04-1225 minHood2Hooded PodcastThe Consistency Soup: Day 3 of 365Send us a textDay three of a 365-day consistency challenge brings reflections on dental practice, patient care, and pushing through exhaustion. Despite wanting to rest after performing unscheduled extractions for someone in excruciating pain, showing up consistently means embracing imperfections and staying committed to the original goal.• Performed emergency extractions for a patient in severe pain who couldn't sleep• Reflected on motivations for becoming a dentist—helping people must come first, not money• Patients become your "patience" as you see them more often than some family members• Created a "consistency soup recipe" fo...
2025-04-1203 minHood2Hooded PodcastBrewing Consistency SoupSend us a textConsistency is the powerful yet elusive skill that separates dreamers from achievers, requiring a unique recipe of ingredients to master in our daily lives. Dr. Shon shares her personal "Consistency Soup" recipe as part of her 365-day experiment to build better consistency habits while inviting listeners to create their own formula for showing up daily.• Consistency Soup requires "delulu" (healthy delusion) to pursue ambitious goals despite obstacles• Showing up consistently means being present even when no external validation exists• Unapologetic authenticity and passion form the foundation for sustainable consistency•...
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