The MillionaireByMorning‘s Podcast

Screen Time and The Hidden Struggle for Connection with Your Kids | Tony Martinez

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Tony Martinez for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most common modern parenting struggles: screen time—and what it’s really costing us.

What if the hardest part of screen time isn’t the device itself, but the quiet fear that your child is drifting further away from you?

Tony shares an honest perspective on the emotional weight many parents carry when phones, games, and screens seem to take priority over real connection. Rather than focusing on surface-level solutions, this conversation digs into the deeper issue underneath it all—our desire for presence, connection, and meaningful time with our children.

Together, they explore what it means to stay engaged in your child’s life in a world full of distractions, and how parents can shift from simply managing screen time to rebuilding genuine connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why screen time struggles are really about connection, not control

How to recognize when your child is drifting emotionally

Ways to rebuild presence and meaningful time together

The role of intentional parenting in a digital world

How to prioritize relationship over rules

If you're a parent feeling the tension between technology and connection, this episode will help you refocus on what matters most—your relationship with your child.

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Human-Centered Leadership and How to Build Resilient High-Performance Teams | Hanna Bauer

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Hanna Bauer, Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, to explore how leaders can build trust, resilience, and high-performing teams—without sacrificing humanity.

A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member and former CEO, Hanna combines real-world leadership experience with human-centered systems that help organizations thrive, especially under pressure. Her approach focuses on restoring rhythm, strengthening culture, and creating environments where people can perform at their best.

What makes Hanna’s perspective truly powerful is her personal journey. After surviving childhood heart disease and undergoing a groundbreaking heart procedure, she developed a deep understanding of resilience, compassion, and the balance between love and excellence—principles that now define her leadership philosophy.

During this conversation, Hanna shares how leaders can transform their organizations by leading with clarity, courage, and compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to build trust and resilience within teams

Why human-centered leadership drives long-term performance

How to lead effectively under pressure without burning out your team

The importance of rhythm, clarity, and culture in leadership

How to balance compassion with accountability

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or leader looking to build stronger teams and create a lasting impact, this episode will give you a new blueprint for leadership that actually works.

🎙️ Millionaire By Morning is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Accountability Systems and How to Finally Achieve Your Goals | Bodashee

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Bodashee, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of Diddeet, to explore how accountability and structured support can turn unfinished goals into real results.

Bodashee is the creator of Diddeet, a unique service that pairs individuals with project managers to help them achieve personal and professional aspirations. She also founded Girlfriends Indeed, a fast-growing social club designed to help women build meaningful friendships and strong support systems.

With a 12-year corporate background spanning Africa, Europe, and the United States—across journalism, marketing, and sales—Bodashee brings a global perspective to performance, productivity, and human connection.

During this conversation, she breaks down why most people struggle to follow through on their goals and how small wins, accountability, and the right environment can create lasting success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why accountability is the missing link in achieving your goals
How to break big ambitions into consistent, small wins
The power of structured support systems for personal success
How environment and community impact execution
Strategies to actually finish what you start

If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or anyone tired of starting goals without finishing them, this episode will give you practical tools to follow through and succeed.

🎙️ Millionaire By Morning is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Financial Freedom Formula and How to Build Generational Wealth as a Woman | Genicca Whitney

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Genicca Whitney, Licensed Financial Advisor and Financial Freedom Strategist, to break down how women can multiply income, build digital wealth, and create lasting generational prosperity.

A six-time real estate investor before the age of 30, Genicca started her wealth-building journey early—purchasing her first investment property at just 19 years old to provide a home for her immigrant parents. With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience, she has built multiple businesses and income streams beyond the traditional 9-to-5.

As the creator of The Financial Freedom Formula™, Genicca now helps women take control of their finances with intention, strategy, and a focus on long-term legacy. She’s also a 3x published author, former Mrs. British Columbia, and mental health advocate who brings a holistic approach to wealth and success.

During this conversation, Genicca shares the mindset, strategies, and systems needed to create financial independence and generational impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to build multiple income streams beyond a 9-to-5
The fundamentals of real estate investing for long-term wealth
How women can take control of their financial future
The mindset shifts needed to create generational prosperity
How to turn strategy and intention into lasting financial success

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone ready to take control of your finances and build wealth that lasts, this episode will give you the blueprint to get started.

🎙️ Millionaire By Morning is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Leadership, Privacy Law, and Rethinking Power in High-Performance Systems | Lauren Wu, Esq.

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Lauren Wu, Esq., CIPP/US—keynote speaker, attorney, and former healthcare privacy executive—to explore what it really means to lead in systems designed for performance over people.

With over a decade of experience across healthcare, technology, and regulation, Lauren has held senior leadership roles at companies like Evidation Health, Roche, and Genomic Health (now Exact Sciences). But after a major health event shifted her perspective, she stepped away from executive life to focus on a new mission: redefining leadership through empathy, accessibility, and authenticity.
Now a speaker, writer, board member of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), and adjunct instructor at Northwestern University School of Law, Lauren challenges conventional ideas of power, success, and sustainability in leadership.

During this conversation, Lauren shares how her journey—from ballerina to executive to advocate—reshaped her understanding of performance, resilience, and what truly drives meaningful impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to lead with empathy in high-performance environments
Why traditional systems often prioritize output over people—and how to change that
The role of authenticity and accessibility in modern leadership
How major life events can reshape your purpose and career path
Insights from healthcare, privacy law, and tech leadership

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or leader looking to build a more human-centered approach to success, this episode offers a powerful perspective on redefining leadership in today’s world.

🎙️ Millionaire By Morning is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Estrangement Healing and The Path to Rebuilding Broken Relationships | Merit Welker

In this episode of *Millionaire By Morning*, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Merit Welker, certified life coach, speaker, and creator of a transformational approach to healing parent-child estrangement, to explore how to navigate one of life’s most painful and misunderstood experiences.

Having lived through estrangement from both sides—first as a child who pulled away, and later as a parent who was cut off by her own child—Merit brings a rare, deeply personal perspective to this conversation. After years of pain, mistakes, and reflection, both relationships in her life were ultimately restored, giving her firsthand insight into what it truly takes to rebuild connection.

Now, Merit helps mothers who are grieving the loss of a relationship with their adult children find a path forward—guiding them to heal, grow, and prepare for possible reconciliation while still living with purpose and joy in the present.

During this conversation, Merit shares the emotional realities of estrangement, the hidden mistakes that can make things worse, and the mindset shifts that can open the door to healing and restoration.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to navigate the pain and confusion of parent-child estrangement

The common mistakes that can push relationships further apart

How to shift your mindset while waiting for reconciliation

What it takes to rebuild trust and connection over time

How to find purpose, identity, and peace—even without closure

If you're struggling with broken relationships, emotional healing, or learning how to grow through difficult seasons, this episode offers a powerful and deeply human perspective on resilience and restoration.

🎙️ *Millionaire By Morning* is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Leadership Strategy and High-Performance Execution That Drives Results | Heather Lacy

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Heather Lacy, executive strategist and speaker, to break down how leaders can turn strategy into real-world execution that actually delivers results.

With over 20 years of experience leading large teams in high-pressure healthcare and service environments, Heather has seen firsthand what separates ideas from impact. Today, she works with organizations to close the gap between strategy and frontline performance—helping leaders build alignment, accountability, and sustainable growth without sacrificing culture.

During this conversation, Heather reveals how identity, discipline, and clarity play a critical role in high-performance leadership—especially during times of uncertainty and change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to turn strategy into consistent execution on the frontline

Why alignment and accountability are critical for team performance

How leaders can maintain culture while driving results

The role of identity in leadership and decision-making

How to rebuild momentum during times of change and pressure

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or leader looking to improve performance, strengthen your team, and execute at a higher level, this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately.

🎙️ *Millionaire By Morning* is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Workforce Strategy and Employee Experience Secrets Top Leaders Use to Win | Dr. Melanie Sue Hicks

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Dr. Melanie Sue Hicks, workforce and employee experience expert, TEDx speaker, and CEO of InPursuit, to break down the strategies leaders need to build high-performing teams and future-proof their organizations.

With a career spanning leadership roles across education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, Dr. Hicks has worked with hundreds of organizations—from small businesses to large institutions—helping them optimize talent, improve culture, and drive sustainable growth. Her expertise in workforce strategy, organizational development, and employee experience has earned her recognition in major outlets like Forbes, NBC, and CBS.

Beyond the boardroom, Dr. Hicks brings a global perspective shaped by travel to 45+ countries and thousands of hours of service work—offering a unique lens on leadership, resilience, and human connection.

During this conversation, Dr. Hicks reveals how leaders can align people, purpose, and performance to create organizations that not only succeed—but thrive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to build a high-performing workforce in today’s evolving economy

Why employee experience is the key to retention, engagement, and growth

Strategies to align leadership, culture, and business goals

How resilience and adaptability shape successful leaders

How to optimize talent and unlock potential within your organization

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, HR leader, or anyone looking to build stronger teams and scale effectively, this episode delivers powerful, real-world insights you can apply immediately.

🎙️ Millionaire By Morning is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

The Persuasion Blueprint and The Communication Strategies That Drive Results | Danny Bobrow

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Danny Bobrow, creator of the Persuasion Blueprint, to break down the communication strategies that turn everyday conversations into powerful drivers of connection, collaboration, and results.

With a proven framework that’s helped hundreds of leaders and teams improve how they communicate, Danny has worked with organizations to recover lost revenue caused by poor communication while building cultures that inspire loyalty, referrals, and long-term success.

Holding dual MBAs from the University of Chicago and KU Leuven in Belgium, Danny combines business expertise with real-world application. As an ultraendurance athlete and mountaineer, he brings a unique level of discipline, clarity, and resilience to both the boardroom and the stage.

During this conversation, Danny reveals how mastering communication can transform not just your business, but every area of your life—from leadership and sales to relationships and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the Persuasion Blueprint turns conversations into results

How poor communication silently costs businesses revenue

Strategies to build trust, loyalty, and raving fans

How to improve collaboration within teams and organizations

The mindset and discipline behind high-performance leadership

If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or professional looking to communicate more effectively and create lasting impact, this episode will give you the tools to elevate every conversation.

🎙️ *Millionaire By Morning* is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.

Getting Raw and The Unfiltered Truth Behind the Mic | Erick McManus

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Erick McManus, host of the Raw Minds Podcast, to dive into the power of turning pain into purpose and building a platform that truly impacts lives.

After experiencing the devastating loss of his fiancé to overdose, battling deep depression, and navigating a life shaped by trauma, Erick chose to channel his experiences into something meaningful. He created Raw Minds as a space for men to have the honest, unfiltered conversations that are often avoided—covering topics like grief, addiction, fatherhood, and mental health.

Now reaching listeners in over 100 countries, Erick’s platform continues to grow as a global voice for vulnerability, healing, and real connection.

During this conversation, Erick shares how his personal journey shaped his mission, the challenges of building a purpose-driven brand, and why authenticity is the key to creating lasting impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Erick turned personal tragedy into a global platform

Why authenticity and vulnerability are powerful tools for growth

The importance of creating spaces for honest conversations

How to build a purpose-driven brand that resonates worldwide

Lessons from growing a podcast with a meaningful mission

If you're an entrepreneur, creator, or anyone looking to build something that truly matters, this episode will inspire you to turn your story into impact.

🎙️ *Millionaire By Morning* is the podcast where successful entrepreneurs share the strategies, mindset, and systems that build wealth.