In this episode of BR!NK with Godbless, we sit down with Junior Nyemb, the founder and CEO of Grio, a brand consultancy company. Junior is also a writer, a speaker, and the host of his own podcast. He joins us to unpack a truth that many young people never hear clearly. We go to school for a degree, but what actually changes our lives is the education we choose to pursue.Junior reflects on his own journey, collecting degrees without purpose, going through school on autopilot, and then experiencing a breakthrough in grad school. Surrounded by managers, directors, and people who were learning with urgency because they planned to apply that knowledge the next day, he finally understood what real education looked like.This conversation explores:⢠why a degree alone means nothing without true learning⢠how the right environment and peers can transform your mindset⢠why job guarantees are a myth but skills are not⢠what radical responsibility really means⢠how owning your thoughts, emotions, and choices can change your life foreverJuniorâs brink moment was not just academic. It was personal. It forced him to confront his habits, his beliefs, and his future. And it reminds all of us that maybe it was not your fault, but it is still your responsibility to rise.If you are a student, a young professional, or anyone searching for direction, this episode will challenge you to rethink what you are really working toward.
We zoom in on Dr Lund's personal journeyâthe experiences that shaped her commitment to helping young people discover purpose. She opens up about the formative moments that clarified her own path, the mentors who challenged her to think deeper, and the turning points that led her into psychology and purposeful pathways work. This short conversation offers a candid look at the story behind her expertise and the heart behind her mission. Itâs a powerful reminder that purpose is not just something we teachâitâs something we live.
Dr Lund breaks down what it truly takes for young people to uncover their purpose. We explore the formative experiences, intentional reflection, and supportive relationships that help students move from uncertainty to clarity. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply searching for direction, this mini-episode offers practical insights and an encouraging roadmap for discovering who you areâand who youâre becoming.
Dr Lund breaks down what it really takes to overcome self-doubt.Youâll hear practical strategies for silencing inner criticism, building confidence through small but intentional actions, and redefining failure as part of the pathway to purpose. If youâve ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure of your next move, this quick segment will give you the clarity and courage to step forward.
Dr Lund dives into the âchop wood, carry waterâ mentality, breaking down why greatness is built through steady, repeated action. We explore how staying committed to small, consistent stepsânot just big breakthroughsâshapes character, sharpens purpose, and creates long-term impact. This mini-episode is a reminder that meaningful growth often comes from mastering the ordinary so you can rise to the extraordinary.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Lund, Associate Vice Provost for Purposeful Pathways and Professor of Psychology at Wingate University, to explore one of the most important journeys every young person must takeâdiscovering their true purpose.
Together, we unpack why so many young people feel lost today, what it truly means to find direction, and the practical steps anyone can take to uncover their calling. Dr. Lund breaks down the mindset shifts that spark clarity, the habits that create momentum, and the distractionsâfrom social pressures to digital noiseâthat quietly pull young people away from who they are meant to become.
This is more than a talk; itâs a guide for anyone searching for meaning, battling confusion, or trying to rise above the noise to build a life that feels intentional and fulfilling. If youâre a young person seeking purpose or someone guiding the next generation, this conversation offers perspective, wisdom, and a bold reminder that purpose is not found by accidentâitâs discovered through awareness, discipline, and courage.
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laora Brizendine, a brilliant math professor at Wingate University, whose story transcends equations and the classroom. She opens up about what it means to be a woman in academia â breaking barriers, finding balance, and leading with courage in spaces where her voice once echoed alone.
We explored the responsible use of artificial intelligence among students â not as a threat, but as a tool for deeper thinking and ethical growthâand uncovered her BR!NK moments that redefined her purpose and resilience.
đŹ This isnât just an interview. Itâs a story of strength, intellect, and the quiet revolution of women shaping the future of education.
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In this special episode, I turn the mic inward. For the first time, I interview myself â exploring the journey behind the person, the purpose, and the passion that started it all. From the moments of doubt that shaped my discipline to the âbrinkâ moments that redefined my direction, this episode dives deep into the lessons, faith, and resilience that continue to guide me forward.This isnât just a reflection â itâs a reminder that sometimes the most powerful conversations we can have are the ones we have with ourselves.
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with a remarkable college seniorâthe editor of our college magazine and two school newslettersâwho opens up about her powerful journey through depression, doubt, and self-discovery.
She takes us back to her younger years, when negative thoughts clouded her mind and life felt heavy with hopelessness. But in her lowest momentâher âbrinkââsomething extraordinary happened. She encountered Jesus, and everything changed.
Through faith, purpose, and resilience, she found healing and directionâturning her pain into purpose and her silence into a voice that now inspires others through her writing and leadership on campus.
Tune in to hear how she went from darkness to light, how faith became her anchor, and how her story reminds us that no matter how deep the pain, thereâs always a way backâwhen grace finds you.
⨠This is one episode that will touch your heart, renew your hope, and remind you that every brink moment can become a breakthrough.
In this heartfelt episode of BR!NK with Godbless, I sit down with my pastor, Apostle Maxwell, to uncover the powerful story of how losing his corporate job became the moment that changed everything. What looked like failure was actually the beginning of a divine redirection â one that led him to embrace his true purpose as a pastor and overseer of a district. Through pain, surrender, and faith, he discovered that sometimes Godâs greatest callings are hidden in our most difficult endings. This conversation is a reminder that when one chapter closes, destiny is often waiting on the other side.
In this episode(Part II), I continue with Dr. Sammons, Wingate University Chaplain, to explore vocation. Dialoging how young individuals can "[l]isten to their lives... to find purpose."
Join us as we unpack how he recognized his brink, what it taught him about fulfilling purpose, and how embracing change opened the door to a life of service, mentorship, and spiritual guidance.
In this episode(Part I), I sit down with Dr. Sammons, Wingate University Chaplain, to explore his powerful brink momentâthe season when he realized that, despite his success as an English professor, he felt unfulfilled. That moment of tension and soul-searching became the turning point that redirected his path toward deeper purpose. Through courage, faith, and a willingness to step into the unknown, Dr. Sammons transitioned from academia to becoming the chaplain of our university.Join us as we unpack how he recognized his brink, what it taught him about fulfillment, and how embracing change opened the door to a life of service, mentorship, and spiritual guidance.
In this heartfelt episode of BR!NK with Godbless, we dive into a powerful story of transformation, faith, and purpose. Our guest opens up about the breaking point that brought him to the edgeâand how that very moment became the turning point that led him to discover Jesus in a deeply personal way. From despair to hope, confusion to clarity, this conversation explores what it means to encounter God at your lowest and how faith can redefine the trajectory of your life.Whether youâre wrestling with your own brink moment or searching for inspiration, this episode is a reminder that sometimes itâs at the edge where we finally find the light.
In this heartfelt episode of BR!NK with Godbless, we dive into a powerful story of transformation, faith, and purpose. Our guest opens up about the breaking point that brought them to the edgeâand how that very moment became the turning point that led them to discover Jesus in a deeply personal way. From despair to hope, confusion to clarity, this conversation explores what it means to encounter God at your lowest and how faith can redefine the trajectory of your life.Whether youâre wrestling with your own brink moment or searching for inspiration, this episode is a reminder that sometimes itâs at the edge where we finally find the light.
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