The MillionaireByMorning‘s Podcast

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Megan Gaul, weight-loss coach and entrepreneur, to break down how to achieve sustainable weight loss—and maintain it long term.

After losing 100 pounds in 2018, Megan didn’t just transform her body—she transformed her life and career. By combining her passions for teaching, data analysis, cooking, and meal planning, she built a coaching business dedicated to helping others reach their goals in a realistic, sustainable way. Now in her fifth year of business, Megan helps clients move beyond quick fixes and fad diets, focusing instead on long-term habits that actually work.

During this conversation, Megan shares the strategies, mindset, and systems that helped her lose the weight—and keep it off.

In this episode, you’ll learn: How to lose weight in a sustainable, realistic way Why most diets fail and what to do instead The importance of meal planning and data tracking How to build habits that support long-term success The mindset shifts needed to maintain weight loss

If you're looking to improve your health, lose weight, or build sustainable habits that last, this episode offers practical guidance you can apply right away.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Kristin Zhivago, B2B revenue growth architect and founder of Zhivago Partners, to break down how companies can eliminate what’s blocking their growth and make it easier for buyers to say yes.

With a career that began in Silicon Valley running a high-tech agency—helping launch technologies still used today—Kristin has spent decades working directly with CEOs and founders to improve in-house marketing and drive real revenue results. After interviewing thousands of customers across hundreds of companies, she developed a powerful approach to identifying and removing “sales stoppers” that quietly limit growth.

Through Zhivago Partners, Kristin now helps mid-sized B2B companies build scalable revenue systems that attract qualified leads and accelerate growth—sometimes dramatically, as seen with clients scaling from $18M to $47M.

During this conversation, Kristin shares what most companies get wrong about sales and marketing—and how to fix it.

In this episode, you’ll learn: How to identify and eliminate hidden sales stoppers Why understanding your customer is the key to revenue growth How to make it easier for buyers to say yes Strategies to generate more qualified leads How to build scalable systems that drive consistent growth

If you're a founder, executive, or B2B leader looking to increase revenue and improve your sales process, this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Shameer Lorde, Brooklyn-born entrepreneur, Army veteran, audio engineer, and speaker, to break down what it really takes to execute at a high level.

As the voice behind Meer Speaks and founder of Shameer Empowers You (SEY), Shameer is known for his direct, no-excuses approach—helping individuals move past hesitation, stop overthinking, and turn ideas into real results.

Drawing from real-life experience, resilience, and a creative edge, Shameer speaks on life, business, relationships, and mindset—challenging people to take ownership and act with intention.

During this conversation, Shameer shares how shifting your mindset from waiting to executing can change everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to overcome hesitation and take decisive action

Why overthinking holds most people back from success

The mindset needed to execute consistently

How discipline and resilience drive real results

Ways to turn ideas into action in your life and business

If you're tired of waiting, second-guessing, or staying stuck, this episode will push you to take action and start building momentum.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Les Leopold, executive director of the Labor Institute and author of multiple books, to discuss the shifting landscape of American politics and the growing need for independent political power for working people.

With decades of experience analyzing labor, economic policy, and the impact of mass layoffs, Les brings a bold perspective on issues like tariffs, political realignment, and the increasing disconnect between working-class Americans and traditional party structures.

His latest book, The Billionaires Have Two Parties, We Need a Party of Our Own, challenges the current system and outlines a vision for building a new independent movement rooted in progressive populism.

During this conversation, Les breaks down the forces shaping today’s economy and political climate—and what it could take to create meaningful change.

In this episode, you’ll learn: How mass layoffs and economic shifts impact working people Why many voters feel disconnected from traditional political parties The role of tariffs and economic policy in today’s economy What an independent working-class movement could look like How political power can be rebuilt from the ground up

If you're interested in economics, politics, or the future of working-class power, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on where things stand—and where they could go next.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea, licensed clinical social worker, professor, and mental health advocate, to explore the power of self-reflection in improving mental health care and human connection.

With a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University, KaRon’s work focuses on how self-reflective practices can help social workers and mental health professionals better serve diverse communities—especially LGBTQIA+ individuals. As a professor at Herzing University and a practicing therapist at Let’s Talk Solutions, he brings both academic insight and real-world experience to the conversation.

Known for creating safe, open, and affirming spaces, KaRon is deeply committed to helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported—regardless of their background.

During this conversation, KaRon shares how intentional self-awareness and empathy can transform both personal growth and professional impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How self-reflection improves mental health care and relationships The importance of creating safe and affirming spaces Ways to better support LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities How to build trust and openness in conversations The role of empathy in personal and professional growth

If you're a mental health professional, leader, or anyone looking to deepen your understanding of people and connection, this episode offers meaningful insights you can apply right away.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Teresa Phillips, speaker, podcaster, and musician, to explore the powerful connection between healing, purpose, and personal growth.

Teresa’s journey is rooted in transformation—using her own experiences with pain and healing to guide others toward finding strength, clarity, and meaning in their own lives. Through her work, she helps people understand that healing isn’t just personal—it’s a form of wealth that impacts every area of life.

Blending storytelling, music, and real-life insight, Teresa creates space for honest conversations about overcoming adversity and stepping into purpose.

During this conversation, Teresa shares how embracing your story can become the foundation for growth, impact, and fulfillment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to turn pain into purpose and personal growth

Why healing is a form of true wealth

The role of self-awareness in transformation

How to use your story to help others

Ways to move forward with clarity and resilience

If you're on a journey of healing or looking to find meaning in your experiences, this episode offers inspiration and perspective to help you move forward.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Sheryl Mays, international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and creator of the CXDNA Ecosystem™, to explore how leaders can transform customer experience from the inside out.

With a background as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and NLP practitioner, Sheryl blends process excellence with human behavior and communication—helping organizations understand that customer experience isn’t just a department, it’s embedded in leadership, culture, and everyday interactions.

Through her CXDNA Ecosystem™, Sheryl teaches a powerful principle: leaders set the tone, employees reflect it, and customers feel it. By aligning internal behaviors with external impact, she helps organizations create intentional, high-performing environments that drive loyalty and long-term success.

During this conversation, Sheryl shares how small shifts in leadership and culture can create massive improvements in customer experience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why customer experience starts with leadership and culture

How internal behaviors shape external customer perception

The CXDNA framework for building consistent, positive experiences

How to align teams around a shared vision and values

Ways to create lasting customer loyalty through everyday interactions

If you're a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur looking to improve customer experience and build a stronger brand, this episode offers practical strategies to make it happen.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Dr. Mary Bell Carlson, financial behavior expert, speaker strategist, and founder of Financial Behavior Keynote Group (FBKG), to explore the psychology behind how we think, feel, and act with money.

As a Certified Financial Planner™, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and adjunct professor at the University of Georgia, Mary combines research-backed insight with real-world application to help individuals and professionals better understand financial decision-making. Through her work, she reveals how behavior—not just numbers—drives financial outcomes.

Mary is also the host of the Financial Behavior Thought Leaders podcast and the author of Anchors, Ostriches, and a Hot Pair of Scissors, where she breaks down complex financial behaviors with clarity, warmth, and humor.

During this conversation, Mary shares how understanding human behavior can transform the way you manage money, make decisions, and guide others.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How psychology influences financial decisions

Common behavioral patterns that impact money habits

How to improve your relationship with money

Why financial success is more about behavior than knowledge

How professionals can better guide clients through financial decisions

If you're an entrepreneur, financial professional, or anyone looking to make smarter decisions with money, this episode offers powerful insights into the human side of wealth.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Michelle Burke, founder of Hot Mess Magic, to uncover the hidden patterns, conditioning, and behaviors that quietly shape our lives—and hold us back. Michelle’s philosophy is simple: everyone is a “hot mess”—some are just better at hiding it. Rather than trying to “fix” people, she helps them see what’s really running them beneath the surface—the habits, reactions, and beliefs they’ve been avoiding—and what those patterns are costing them in their personal and professional lives.

As a keynote speaker, author of Hot Mess Magic, and podcast host, Michelle brings a bold, direct approach that challenges people to take ownership of their growth and step into real change.

During this conversation, Michelle shares how awareness is the first step to transformation—and why confronting the truth about yourself can unlock your next level.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to identify the hidden patterns shaping your behavior Why “this is just who I am” can limit your growth The cost of avoiding self-awareness and change How to take ownership of your reactions and decisions What it takes to create real, lasting transformation

If you're ready to stop avoiding what’s holding you back and start taking control of your life, this episode will challenge and empower you to make meaningful change.

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

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Bill Flynn, founder of Catalyst Growth Advisors and member of Marshall Goldsmith’s MG100 Coaches, to explore how leaders can scale their companies without becoming the bottleneck.

Bill works with CEOs and senior executives of growing organizations, helping them navigate the challenges that come with leadership at scale. His upcoming book, The Hero Trap, dives into a common pitfall many leaders face—trying to do too much themselves and unintentionally limiting their company’s growth.

During this conversation, Bill shares how shifting from “hero leader” to “strategic leader” can unlock team performance, improve decision-making, and accelerate business growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the “Hero Trap” is and how it limits scaling companies How leaders can stop being the bottleneck in their business Strategies to build stronger, more autonomous teams How to shift from doing everything to leading effectively The mindset required to scale with clarity and confidence

If you're a founder, CEO, or leader navigating growth, this episode will help you lead smarter, empower your team, and avoid the traps that hold businesses back.

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