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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Slow Down Sunday!

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In this episode, we  slow down enough to notice what speed has been covering up and rebuild mindset from the inside out. We walk through Dr. Derek Sweet’s 5S approach and use...

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Today, we talk with Dr. Linda Lausell-Bryant about what it costs to “prove” your humanity and how that lived experience can become purpose-driven leadership for equity. We trace the shift from individual helping to systems change, arguing for collective power, adaptive leadership, and the courage to take real risks without becoming hardened. 

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• Growing up Afro-Latina in Brooklyn, internalizing messages about acceptability and worth 
• The staircase story as a metaphor for overcompensation and losing authenticity 
• Anger, compliance, and the lifelong...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Self-Care Saturday !

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In this episode, we  connect mindset and self-care by treating recovery as a cognitive choice, not a luxury item you earn after you burn out. We break down the mental traps that delete re...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Finish Strong Friday!

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In this episode, we talk about how to finish strong when the excitement is gone and the middle of the journey feels repetitive, painful, or uncertain. We break mindset down into the s...

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In today’s episode of The SuiteSpot, despite some technical difficulties with our audio, we had the pleasure and the privilege of sitting down with one of the most distinguished psychiatrists in the country, Dr. William B. Lawson, MD, PhD.

Dr. Lawson’s career spans decades of clinical care, research, teaching, and leadership. He served for 15 years as Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Howard University, and he held faculty roles at Vanderbilt, UC Irvine, the University of Arka...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Trust Yourself Thursday !

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In this episode we keep pushing deeper into mindset by tracing how trust and distrust shape the stories we tell ourselves under pressure. We challenge the reflex to assume betrayal and practice s...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Win it All Wednesday!

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In this episode we break down the difference between “winning” and a winning mindset, and why our interpretations shape how we perform under pressure. We walk through how to re...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Take Action Tuesday!

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In this episode, we break down mindset as the internal lens that shapes how we interpret pressure, setbacks, and uncertainty, and why that lens quietly drives the actions we take or avoid. W...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Making Moves Monday! 

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Today we define mindset in a concrete way so you can stop treating it like a buzzword and start using it as a tool under pressure. In this episode:--We break down ho...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we are now weekly, no longer daily.  If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks special interview series.-- Part two with Mykal Manswell.

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Today, continue our interview with Michael Manswell. We will finish hearing about  what college athletics looks like when performance is not the whole story and life hits harder than the sco...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we are now weekly, no longer daily.  If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks  special edition-- our interview Series.

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Today, We sit down with Mykal Manswell to talk about what college athletics looks like when performance is not the whole story and life hits harder than the scoreboard. His path from Division I football to counseling sho...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Slow Down Sunday. 

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Today we focus on faith, belief, and prayer as spiritual tools for steadying your mind and speaking directly to the obstacle.

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• The SuiteSpot mission of stay...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode -Self Care Saturday!  In this episode we use mountains as a powerful metaphor for pressure, purpose, and the steady work of resilience. Dr. Derek Suite shares 12 quotes that help us reframe setbacks, stay focused on the next step, and keep climbing until we earn a...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode Finish Strong Friday! In this episode we challenge the idea that the hardest part of any goal is starting and focus on the long climb where commitment gets tested when progress slows. We use mountain lessons and the documentary 14 Peaks to practice resilience, learn f...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode -Trust Yourself Thursday- In this episode  we use the mountain as a metaphor for pressure, showing how strength is earned through steady steps rather than sudden breakthroughs. Dr. Derek Suite guides a short set of affirmations to build resilience, calm self-doubt, and keep purpose cl...

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Welcome to the Suite Rewind Series, where we occasionally return to  memorable conversations from the SuitesSpot archives and share them in a fresh shorter format.

For our first rewind, we are going back to where our interviews began. Darcel, my wife, soulmate, business partner, and the very first guest on The SuiteSpot, joined us for a full week of conversations several months ago. The response was so positive, and many of you asked to hear more from her, so we are bringing back selected moments f...

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Welcome back to The SuiteSpot.

And remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this weeks episode - Win it All Wednesday ! We stop treating our challenges like enemies and start using them like teachers that reveal what we need to grow. Using mountain climbers as the model, we lay out seven practical mindset shifts that build resilience, patience, recovery, and s...

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Welcome back to The Suite Spot.

And Remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this week's episode Take Action Tuesday! We challenge the way your mind sizes up big obstacles and show why the climb looks hardest before you take the first step. We use a mountain metaphor to build courage, perspective, and steady performance when the moment matters.

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Welcome back to The Suite Spot. If you missed our segment earlier this week on Making Moves Monday, with Roger Hinds, here is the shorter version for those of you on the run! 

And Remember our new format,  we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for this summary version of our  sit down with Roger Hinds, who spent 21 years with the World Champions- New...

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New format alert!

Welcome back to The Suite Spot. We've got a new format to tell you about — starting today, we're moving from our regular daily schedule to dropping just once a week. If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!

Now, stay tuned for today's episode. We sit down with Roger Hinds, who spent 21 years with the New York Knicks, including 17 as Head Athletic Trainer.

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We slow down with Kendall Glassby to explore stillness as a real practice, not a vibe, and to ask what changes when we stop performing and start listening. We connect faith, science, and awe to show how silence and surrender can create the space we need to receive wisdom and return to ease.

 
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• why Slowdown Sunday centers stillness and mindfulness 
• the health case for meditation, including stress and cardiovascular benefits 
• what nature and the pace of the unive...

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We reset after a hard week by treating recovery as the reason we can keep performing, not a reward we earn for suffering. KG Kendall Glassby shares what self-care looks like in real life and why men have to take ownership of it if we want health, longevity, and a strong legacy. 

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• reframing recovery as a core performance habit, not a nice-to-have 
• defining self-care as intentional micro healing and energy replenishment 
• using practical tools like therapy, loved ones, mar...

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We challenge the tired phrase “finish strong” and turn it into a practical way to end the week with less stress and more momentum. KG shares a simple system for closing open loops so Friday feels cleaner and Monday starts sharper. 

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• treating the week like a project with a clear start and finish 
• “closing tabs” to reduce anxiety and decision fatigue 
• ranking priorities by urgency and importance 
• using a weekly to-do list as a commitment tracker 
• the 12 Week Yea...

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We dig into how trust actually works, from the invisible trust that keeps daily life moving to the earned trust that holds relationships together under stress. KG Kendall Glassby helps us name what builds trust over time, what shatters it in a moment, and what it really takes to repair a rupture without pretending it never happened. 

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• trust as the hidden fabric of everyday life 
• “everything happens at the speed of trust” and why trust has degrees 
• building trus...

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We remind ourselves that being alive already makes us winners, and we challenge you to live from that identity instead of chasing proof. We break down how gratitude builds mental toughness, how losses teach you, and why real winners keep working after they arrive. 

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• winning as an identity rooted in being above ground 
• learning to lose without losing yourself 
• gratitude as a mindset that shifts pain into progress 
• giving and receiving as part of sustainable success 
• growth...

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We challenge the way we think about action by asking what our habits, schedules, and spending reveal about what we truly value. KG helps us connect intentional steps to payoffs, accountability, and time as currency, especially when autopilot and social media compete for our attention. 

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• actions as evidence of values through time, money, and effort 
• politics and public mistrust when words do not match behavior 
• intentional action as commitment even when feelings fluctuate 
• autopilot routines that drift us awa...

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We sit down with Kendall Glasby to redefine Making Moves Monday as destination-first progress, not hustle for hustle’s sake. We dig into how to think beyond herd mentality, build ownership over time, and make practical moves even while working a 9-to-5. 

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• Kendall’s story of resilience, mentorship, and becoming a persistent problem solver 
• Why herd mentality can keep you behind the curve 
• What supply chain ownership has to do with wealth and legacy 
• How to “pay yourself first...

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We slow things down with a short “Slow Down Sunday” reflection that uses the oak tree as a guide for patience and steady strength. We trade rushing for rooted purpose so we can handle pressure, change, and cold seasons with calm resilience.

• the Suite Spot’s focus on staying steady under pressure 
• learning patience from the oak tree and trusting that growth takes time 
• a clear no-rush pledge for screens, calls, meals, and commuting 
• building resilience by staying rooted in purpose, belief, and faith...

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We tap into the connection between mind, voice, and recovery, using focused thoughts and spoken words as tools for healing and resilience. We challenge you to send your body a clearer message of strength, wellness, and return to performance. 
• the idea that you can direct attention toward an injured area and reinforce healing through intentional self-talk 
• how words and beliefs shape stress, pain tolerance, and recovery momentum 
• the role of sound and vibration in how the brain and body respond to calming cues 
• spok...

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We break down why expectation is a belief you earn through hard work, not something you wish into existence. We push you to expect challenge, plan for setbacks, and get clear on what you really want so you can own your next level.

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• defining expectation as earned belief
• connecting expectation to hard work and discomfort
• expecting losses and building a plan to recover
• using defeat and anger as fuel for resilience
• clarifying what you really want and t...

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We remind you that you were born with real gifts and that confidence gets shaky when we start living for other people’s opinions. We lay out the secret to supreme confidence: stop letting both criticism and compliments control your mindset, then execute and move on. 

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• remembering the talents and abilities that are already true 
• noticing how dependence on opinions fuels insecurity and slumps 
• refusing to let criticism rent space in our heads 
• becoming independent of positive remar...

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We explore why winners don’t fear big moments and how embracing both wins and losses creates steadier performance under pressure. We break down flow state as the payoff of letting go of outcomes, taking healthy risks, and fully immersing yourself in the task. 

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• Welcoming you to The Sweet Spot and the Win It All Wednesday message 
• Winners embracing the moment without fear 
• Holding wins and losses with the same steady mindset 
• Letting go of outcome attachment to...

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We explore how we need to win, but it can't happen if you don't strike hard and be prepared

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test your will

See yourself win

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We challenge the idea that fear and logic should run your life, and we argue that your mind is the most powerful tool you have for performance. We push you to drop limiting beliefs, trust yourself, and train like today belongs to you. 

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• the mind as the core instrument for steady performance under pressure 
• fear and anxiety as mental constructs that block focus and execution 
• letting go of limits to unlock reaction time, decisions, and skills 
• replacing “n...

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We slow down and practice accepting the reality of the present moment, including the highs, lows, wins, and setbacks. We reframe acceptance as strength that creates calm, clarity, and better choices under pressure. 

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• accepting the moment without resistance 
• separating acceptance from surrender, passivity, or inaction 
• releasing the need to control to access inner peace and clarity 
• responding with awareness and purpose instead of reacting 
• trusting your path and treating every experience as growth 

If today's m...

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We use a short Self-Care Saturday mantra to reset our mindset and treat the morning as a fresh start. We focus on gratitude, purpose, and creating success step by step no matter what the day brings. 

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• each morning as a new beginning and a chance to start fresh 
• winning the morning to set the tone for the day 
• gratitude and determination as a daily baseline 
• choosing power, purpose, focus, and commitment 
• building success through small steps and prese...

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We set the tone for performing under pressure, then drop a Finish Strong Friday chant designed to fuel relentless effort. We close with a quick reminder to share the message and subscribe so more people can find the show.

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• The Sweet Spot mission: staying steady when pressure is on
• Finish Strong Friday focus on effort as a controllable advantage
• Self-talk cues for pushing through fatigue and refusing to settle
• Commitment to process: every rep and every ounce of...

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We give you a short, punchy mindset reset for high-pressure moments, built around trusting yourself and staying locked in. We focus on shutting out outside noise and internal doubt so you can commit to your work, your choices, and your vision. 

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• trusting your work, grind, history and gut 
• shutting down critics and blocking distracting voices 
• letting go of fear, doubt and anything that shakes confidence 
• staying locked in by choosing strength and focus 
• proving it to yourself ins...

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We deliver a Win It All Wednesday mindset push built for high-pressure moments, using blunt self-talk to turn discipline into a daily standard. We draw a hard line against excuses by stepping into the “no negotiation zone” and committing to finish the mission. 

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• why identity-based self-talk sharpens mental toughness under pressure 
• choosing the grind when it gets tough and refusing shortcuts 
• dropping “maybe later” thinking and committing to the path 
• shutting down doubt by removing internal negotiations 
•...

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We bring a short Take Action Tuesday focused on mastering SMART goals so your effort turns into consistent progress. We walk through how to define goals clearly, visualize success, and stay relentless when challenges show up.

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• defining goals as specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound 
• using visualization to build excitement and daily diligence 
• breaking goals into small actionable steps and building good habits 
• treating challenges as stepping stones toward the goal 
• committing to consistent progress with a clear s...