The MillionaireByMorning‘s Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Krisztian Kiraly, International Partnership Manager at OptiMonk, to break down the real strategies behind high-converting e-commerce websites.

With 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital marketing and e-commerce, Krisztian has helped analyze and optimize thousands of online stores. OptiMonk, trusted by 30,000+ websites worldwide, gives him a rare data-backed perspective on what truly drives conversions and revenue.

During this conversation, Krisztian reveals how AI-powered conversion rate optimization (CRO) is changing the game for entrepreneurs, agencies, and online brands. You'll also hear real-world insights from global brands that use OptiMonk, including Yamaha, Bentley, Acer, Qatar Airways, and L’Occitane.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How AI-powered CRO is transforming e-commerce growth

How to turn existing website traffic into revenue without increasing ad spend

The conversion strategies used by 30,000+ online stores

How agencies can package CRO as a high-profit service

Real examples from global brands optimizing their online stores

If you're an entrepreneur, e-commerce founder, marketer, or agency owner, this episode will show you how to unlock more revenue from the traffic you already have.

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

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with a seasoned IT and Managed Service Provider (MSP) leader with over 20 years of hands-on technology experience and a decade leading teams in today’s cybersecurity-first, cloud-driven world.

From the fast evolution of early IT infrastructure to modern cyber risk management, this conversation dives deep into how businesses can leverage technology to become more secure, efficient, and strategically positioned for growth. You’ll hear real-world lessons from the front lines of managed services, including how MSP leaders guide organizations through complex tech challenges, build high-performing teams, and turn IT into a true business advantage.

If you're a business owner, IT professional, MSP leader, or entrepreneur looking to understand how technology, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and leadership intersect to drive success — this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

You’ll learn:

• How MSPs help businesses reduce cyber risk and improve operational efficiency
• The evolution of IT from early infrastructure to today’s cloud-first environment
• Leadership lessons from managing high-performance tech teams
• Practical IT strategy every growing business should know
• How technology directly impacts profitability and scalability

🎧 Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, IT leaders, MSP owners, business executives, and anyone serious about using technology as a growth engine.

Keywords: MSP leadership, managed service provider, IT strategy, cybersecurity for business, cloud computing, IT risk management, technology leadership, business growth through technology, MSP insights, Rashad Thirlkill podcast.

     

What does it really take to go from a 6-figure entrepreneur to building an 8-figure empire? In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with international speaker, business strategist, and best-selling author Mark Anthony, author of Join The 7 Figure Club. Mark has helped scale businesses across 6 continents and has personally built a 6-figure company in his 20s, a 7-figure company in his 30s, and an 8-figure company in his 40s. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and business owners who want to scale faster, sell smarter, and break into the 7-figure and beyond level. You’ll discover: The exact mindset shift required to reach 7 figures The biggest mistake keeping entrepreneurs stuck at 6 figures How to scale a business globally Sales strategies that work across industries and continents What separates 7-figure earners from everyone else Practical steps you can implement immediately If you're serious about becoming a millionaire, scaling your business, and learning from someone who has done it at every level, this episode is for you. 🔗 Learn more about Mark Anthony: https://salestraininganddevelopment.com/ Keywords: 7 figure business, how to scale a business, millionaire mindset, sales training, entrepreneurship podcast, business growth strategies, Rashad Thirlkill, Mark Anthony, Join the 7 Figure Club, six to seven figures, eight figure business, sales strategy, business coaching

In this powerful episode, we sit down with high-performance coach and business strategist Doug Ferrier to unpack the mindset shifts that separate stuck entrepreneurs from those operating at their highest level. After navigating a personal breaking point that forced him to rebuild from the ground up, Doug discovered a counterintuitive truth: sometimes winning requires quitting. Doug introduces his Winners Quit philosophy — the idea that true growth comes from releasing outdated habits, limiting beliefs, and identities that no longer align with who you’re becoming. This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to scale a business, lead with clarity, and create a life driven by purpose instead of pressure. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or high achiever feeling the weight of your next level, this episode will challenge you to rethink what you need to let go of in order to grow. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “quitting” is a necessary strategy for high performance How to identify the invisible limits holding you back The mindset shift required to scale both business and identity How to align profit, purpose, and personal freedom Practical frameworks to upgrade your leadership and decision-making Connect with Doug Ferrier: Website: www.innovativebusinessbreakthroughs.com Website: www.douglasferrier.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doug-ferrier Instagram: @douglas_ferrier Facebook: facebook.com/coach.doug.ferrier SEO Keywords: Doug Ferrier, high performance coach, Winners Quit philosophy, entrepreneurial mindset, business growth strategy, leadership development, overcoming limiting beliefs, scaling a business, personal development for entrepreneurs, peak performance coaching, business breakthrough strategies, mindset for success, identity transformation, purpose-driven business, high achiever habits Hashtags: #DougFerrier #WinnersQuit #HighPerformance #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #PeakPerformance #MindsetShift #ScaleYourBusiness #SuccessHabits #PurposeDriven #EntrepreneurLife #Breakthrough #MillionaireByMorning