Episode Summary
In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Kevin reflects on how the passing of one of his mentors has caused him to reevaluate the things that really matter. And Kevin shares some of his favorite quotes, thoughts, and actions that have helped him through stressful times.
Kevin Y. Brown
Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marke...
Episode Summary
In this episode of Create Your Life Series, Kevin reflects on how the passing of one of his mentors has caused him to reevaluate the things that really matter. And Kevin shares some of his favorite quotes, thoughts, and actions that have helped him through stressful times.
Kevin Y. Brown
Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free. Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia, and Osaka, Japan. Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Insights From the Episode
- Benefits of cultivating a life outside of business and entrepreneurship.
- How to gain perspective and understanding in your life.
- Strategies for evaluating what is important to you and moving forward on that information.
Quotes From the Show
- “Experiences can shape a person. As a matter of fact, experiences do shape people.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #179
- “Enjoy the journey while you’re on it.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #179
- On what Kevin would change about his past experiences: “I honestly would take more chances.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #179
- “The answers to my questions and my desires are within me and have always been.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #179
- “Are you actively walking in creating a legacy that you will be proud of and that your family will be proud of.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #179
Resources Mentioned
- Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
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