What does it take to go from a small town in Georgia to becoming the first Black president in Aflac’s history?

In this episode of A Conversation with Matthew, I sit down with Virgil Miller, President of Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S., for a conversation about the journey behind the title.

We talk about his childhood in Gray, Georgia, serving on his church’s finance committee at just 12 years old, joining the Marines at 17, the influence of his father, and the discipline that followed him into corporate America.

But this conversation goes deeper than business.

Virgil opens up about faith, leadership, responsibility, becoming the first, staying grounded when you reach the top, and what he believes God was preparing him for long before he ever knew where his life would take him.

This is the Virgil Miller story.

Faith. Discipline. Destiny.

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What if the problem isn’t that you’re thinking too much, but that you’re trusting your thoughts too much?

Overthinking can make you question your decisions, compare your life to everyone else’s, and wait for certainty that may never come.

In this episode, I break down three reasons we overthink: the fear of getting it wrong, comparison, and the need for certainty. And most importantly, we talk about how faith can bring peace to a mind that won’t slow down.

Sometimes you don’t need another answer. You need the courage to move.

What if God is already ahead of you?

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What does it take to build a life that truly makes a difference?

In this exclusive conversation, I sit down with Dr. Bob Wright, a man many consider a living legend in Columbus, Georgia. His journey spans nearly nine decades of leadership, service, business, and historic firsts.

Dr. Wright became Columbus’ first Black city councilman, was one of the earliest Black graduates of The Ohio State University College of Optometry, served in the Reagan Administration, helped lead the effort that resulted in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and founded Dimensions International, a company that grew into a global government contractor before being acquired by Honeywell.

But this conversation goes far beyond a résumé.

We discuss:

* The leadership principles that shaped his life
* Building meaningful relationships that last a lifetime
* The lessons every entrepreneur should know
* Why character matters more than talent
* His thoughts on business, public service, and legacy
* His friendship with former Columbus Mayor J.R. Allen
* Witnessing Isaiah Hugley become Columbus’s first elected Black mayor
* The importance of generosity in a world focused on self-promotion
* And the one piece of advice he would give his younger self

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, someone passionate about serving your community, or simply looking for timeless wisdom, this conversation is filled with lessons that can impact every stage of life.

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