Season 8
Aug. 2, 2021
On Automatic Success // #LeadershipLens
Another Focus from #TheLeadershipLens! Team leads should dissect and develop processes that produce success every time. What does that look like for your team? This video highlights a few tactics that can help you sustain su…
July 30, 2021
We got no worries // #OTMSoundCheck
Question for you: How high would your confidence be if there was nothing to worry about? "Duh Ray, pretty high!" is probably your answer. At least I would hope! Yet we still get tripped up over the smallest things in our pat…
July 16, 2021
"Fighting For Time" - #OTMSoundCheck
So I pulled a reflection from The Bachelor franchise, the American reality dating show, and it has nothing to do with finding love. If you listened closely, every candidate strives to have time with the bachelor/bachelorette…
July 10, 2021
"Pocket of Focus" - #OTMSoundCheck
Do you create space for yourself to get organized? There are seasons where I do great in organizing my dreams, thoughts, and actions. Then there are other times where everything is up in the air and it's hard to manage the w…
June 25, 2021
"Taking Ownership" - #OTMSoundCheck
Are you taking ownership over the events in your life? This episode is a reflection of the mindset and perspective of accountability. We need to take ownership to see every event towards its success. And if it doesn't succee…
June 20, 2021
"3 E's of Fatherhood" - #OTMSoundCheck
Father's Day 2021 is here! And I got another reflection on you for Fatherhood! This episode highlights the growth of the kids continues to shape my viewpoint on my actions and leadership. Every day is an opportunity to be in…
June 18, 2021
"New Location, Who Dis?!" - #OTMSoundCheck
Yeah, we are in the new spot and new studio! And ya boy don't know how to act! This position provides some fresh ideas that I am excited to implement, such as talking about social justice, inclusive leadership, and framework…
June 16, 2021
"Ode to the Garage Studio" - #OTMSoundCheck
This is the final episode being recorded in the garage.. where it all started! Before I say goodbye to my original setup, I want to take a moment to reflect on what starting there has meant to me and where the journey is tak…
April 8, 2021
"Reaching Higher Now" - Feat. Jose Vargas
Jose Vargas is a passionate speaker and relationship leadership coach. He equips leaders to identify their goals and persevere towards success through his coaching business, Reaching Higher Now. This interview was dope becau…
April 2, 2021
"Walk It Like I Talk It" - #OTMSoundCheck
Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ Are your words and actions aligned? Do you r…
April 1, 2021
"Feed your Positivity" - Feat. Juan Harvey
Shout out to Juan Harvey for spitting hot fire on the podcast! Big Juan looks to "feed his positivity and starve negativity" in every facet of his life. We talked about the mindset of how to come back from tough times and th…
March 26, 2021
"Fresh Air and Self-Care" - #OTMSoundCheck
Y'all, TAKE YOUR BREAKS! USE YOUR TIME OFF! FOCUS ON YOUR SELF-CARE! My bad for yelling at you, but I want to remind you that rest is vital for sustainability. One of the best ways for us to lead well and execute on our goal…
March 24, 2021
"Getting to Know Ray" Feat. Ray White
This time, ya boy is in the hot seat! I was interviewed for an internal work show titled "Staff Spotlight" hosted by Jeremy Bogan. It's a rapid-fire question show that highlights the personal side of our IT staff members wit…
March 19, 2021
"What We Doing Out Here?" - #OTMSoundCheck
Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ Today's episode is a reaction to the recent …
March 18, 2021
"Fathers are Needed" - Feat. Will Lewis
Shout out to Will Lewis for being a guest on today's show! Will and I go way back to our high school days in California. We had the ability to catch up on life after high school, transitions and trials in college, and the jo…
March 12, 2021
"Bloom where you are Planted" - #OTMSoundCheck
Kicking off a new series titled #OTMSoundCheck! These are solo episodes giving you my reflections, reactions, and reminders that will help you continue to take action! ___________ In today's episode, I remind myself to use m…
March 10, 2021
"Finding Failure Fast" - Feat. Jeff Cochran
It was dope having Jeff Cochran featured On The Mic today! As a Pastor, Speaker, Coach, and now Author, Jeff is motivated by helping others find their purpose and step into their fullest potential. We discuss the transformat…
March 3, 2021
"Less Talk, More Do" Feat. Lemar Griffin
His name is LG, man tell em what it do! Hype to have Lemar Griffin On the Mic sharing his entrepreneurial journey as a photographer and videographer for high profile athletes in professional sports! We to the depths in this …
Feb. 25, 2021
"Still Trippin"
Yeah yall, I am still tripping.... and that's ok! In life we will not be 100% on our game all the time What are we going to do in the midst of it? This episode is a real-time reflection on my current struggle with inadequacy…
Feb. 17, 2021
"Forced Reset"
This episode is all about gratitude. Plain and simple. Despite the challenges that are out of my control (Pacific Northwest ice storms, Covid pandemic, failed external hard drives), I wanted to take a moment to speak on the …
Feb. 3, 2021
"Help Them Up" Feat. Dan Horwitz
Shout out to Dan Horwitz for being On The Mic, sharing his athletic and leadership experience on the show! Dan is a former college basketball player and coach who is focused on building great people and teams. In his book, H…
Jan. 20, 2021
"The Mixed Narrative" - Feat. Jessica Mitchell
Shout out to Jessica Mitchell for Launching her Podcast, The Mixed Narrative! In this episode, I interview Jessica on the heart behind her podcast. We dive into how she wants to create a safe space for multi-ethnic and multi…
Jan. 8, 2021
"It's not REAL until it GETS REAL"
Well, happy first week of January 2021. This episode is specifically focused on the coup at the US Capitol on January 6th. The focus is less on the disbelief of the event, but more on the lessons that we can pull as a leader…