The advice that changed Jese Gary’s business wasn’t about hustle, branding, or posting more. It was about building real infrastructure, protecting her time, and learning to distinguish motion from growth.Jese, an expert in back-office systems and operational strategy for service-based businesses, shares a practical roadmap for creating a company that can scale. Her journey from community work and fashion events to helping women re-enter the workforce offers lessons in entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy. She also explains how an event that seemed to fall short became a turning point.In this conversation, you’ll discover:Why Jese started Lux Giving without initially intending to build a business.How an underwhelming Houston event led to bigger opportunitiesA free mentorship resource entrepreneurs should know about, why knowing your target market isn’t enough unless you understand their real problem. How systems, boundaries, and the right technology support sustainable growth Jese also shares lessons from expanding across cities, navigating vendor challenges, and realizing that growth without structure can lead to exhaustion. Her perspective on faith, integrity, and personal development will resonate with entrepreneurs ready to build more sustainably.If you’re turning an idea into a business or looking for a better way to run the one you have this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement. A valuable listen for service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, founders, and anyone ready to stop winging it and build with intention.

Jese Gary, community event planner and business consultant:

https://www.youtube.com/@GreeneyedAmbition

https://www.instagram.com/gea_system_studios/

https://stan.store/greeneyedambition

Retirement did not slow Anthony Washington down - it launched a whole new chapter of business, security leadership, and AI-powered innovation. If you are trying to reinvent yourself after 50, build something meaningful, or finally turn ideas into action, this conversation shows what is possible when experience meets the right tools.

Phil Honore sits down with Anthony H. Washington, a retired 30-year Metropolitan Police Department veteran who went from DC law enforcement to private security, entrepreneurship, and building platforms that solve real problems. Anthony breaks down how he used AI as a "second brain" to organize his thinking, create websites, build systems faster, and turn ideas that once stayed in his head into real businesses.You'll discover how Anthony went from military school and ROTC to the Pentagon, then into MPD, and why retirement lasted only five days.

He shares the lessons behind helping win a $4.6 million DC government contract, why he sees AI as a tool for speed and strategy, and how one idea can become a business when you know the first step.We break down his approach to prompt-driven problem solving, why most people use AI far below its potential, and how he thinks about privacy, personal servers, and the difference between standard chatbots and a truly customized AI assistant. Anthony also explains the mind-opening concept of AGI, why he spent months in a deep rabbit hole learning code and workflows, and how that same process helped him cut an ops plan from a week to 30 minutes.

Anthony shares the story behind Legacy Show Pro, his learning platform for wills, deeds, trusts, and powers of attorney, plus his mission to help families understand generational wealth before probate, confusion, or bad advice gets in the way. He also introduces "See Something, Do Something, Say Something," his white paper and advocacy project built to add accountability to security and public safety.If you have ever had a great idea but did not know where to start, this episode is your blueprint. If you are ready to stop thinking and start building, Anthony's story is a reminder that the first step is often the most valuable one. Essential listening for entrepreneurs, professionals over 50, security leaders, and anyone who wants to use AI to move faster, think clearer, and build smarter.

Find more about Anthony and his business at: awashingtonventures.com

Most people are building their financial future on outdated advice, hidden fees, and a retirement plan that may not hold up. Darryl East breaks down the money moves that can help you protect your income, reduce taxes, and build real generational wealth—starting earlier than you think.Phil sits down with Darryl, owner of DE Financial Solutions, for a practical conversation about life insurance, retirement planning, wealth management, and the biggest financial mistakes people make when they wait too long to plan. Darryl shares how his path from technology and telecommunications into financial services shaped the way he educates clients today, and why trust, relationships, and face-to-face guidance still matter in a digital world.In this episode, you’ll discover:- Why so many people misunderstand their 401(k) and what the “three-legged stool” of retirement used to look like- How tax-free solutions, cash value, and long-term care planning can change the way you think about money- Why starting a policy for a child as early as two weeks old can create a powerful legacy strategy- How trusts can protect assets in ways a simple will cannot- What Darryl means by “killing GoFundMe” and preparing your family before a crisis hitsDarryl also explains how COVID accelerated the move to Zoom, AI, and instant approvals through platforms like Ethos, making financial education and protection more accessible than ever. He shares the faith-driven mindset behind his work, the importance of servant leadership, and why he is transitioning from Global Financial Impact to his own agency, DE Financial Solutions.

In the inaugural episode of Here’s the Thing… after 50, host Phil Honoré sits down with longtime friend, advertising professional, content creator, filmmaker and podcaster Von Harris for an honest conversation about what it really means to keep evolving after 50.

Von has spent more than 30 years in advertising, but his career is only part of his story.

Von discusses navigating fitness with a disability, losing 60 pounds, working virtually with trainers, incorporating technology into his wellness journey, and later using a GLP-1 under his doctor's care as part of his continued effort to improve his health.

But physical health is only part of the conversation.

Von also opens up about burnout, grief and mental health. After recognizing that decades of work and routine were beginning to take a toll, he sought professional help and was introduced to an unexpected idea: take a “side quest.”

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