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Patricia Bright is the original beauty influencer. Forbes magazine calls her the “social media maven.” She has over 3.1M subscribers across two youtube channels. Both pull in millions of dollars every year. In this episode, she shares her story in more detail than ever before. We talk about why she left youtube, how she made millions from social media, and her new method for building influence in 2026 (even if you're starting with zero followers). Enjoy!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:30 They took my dad from me!
04:28 My vivid memory of them taking my dad (you can't unsee this!)
10:47 My mom woke me up at 4AM to do THIS before school
20:59 This mindset made me rich! (start thinking like this today!)
22:29 The story behind her first YouTube video in 2010
27:22 The spreadsheet that convinced me to quit my job
33:59 Watch this if you're a creator getting no views (and feel behind)
39:32 The moment I realized "wow, I've made it"
42:31 “I’ve never said this before…” (The TRUTH about why I disappeared!)
48:41 Patricia reacts to a fan's comment
50:33 This is why I don't overshare anymore!
54:30 The harsh reality behind the influencer lifestyle
59:53 The 3 pillars I used to build the life I want! (copy me!)
1:01:09 Patricia's NEW method for building influence in 2026
1:11:25 The testing method (How Patricia makes viral videos)
1:19:26 The simple truth behind creating a successful digital product
1:32:31 How I'd use AI to build wealth today
1:42:38 The advice I'd give my younger self (don’t miss this!)

T Drew is a successful entrepreneur and now a creator. Millions of aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives watch his reels on purpose, suffering and success every day. In this episode, he shares the 3-step system to find your purpose, what to do if you feel like an "outcast", and a visualization system to manifest the life you've always wanted. Enjoy!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:10 What's the heart of your message?
06:09 I didn't fit in, I always felt different
07:24 “Put the gun down, son…”
09:48 The BLACK SHEEP is the GOAT
14:20 “Money & success have NOTHING to do with intelligence”
20:33 “Nobody believes in your vision until it’s too late”
31:26 Use this 3-step system to find your purpose today
35:03 “Every successful person you admire survived a season you never saw”
39:17 I was crying on the side of my bed
45:08 This gave me GOOSEBUMPS
58:37 12M people watched you say this quote 3 times
1:02:15 “To conduct the orchestra, you must turn your back on the audience”
1:17:48 The Movie Framework (use this today)
1:25:55 “The reason you want it so badly is because future-you already has it”
1:30:09 Use this visualization system to manifest the life you've always wanted
1:46:36 How do I find "the one?"

Margaret runs Kahawa 1893, a coffee brand that got investment from Skim's Co-founder Emma Grede. Margaret's the real deal. We talk about her story, how to start a business you actually love, and how to get people you respect to believe in your abilities.

Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Margaret Nyamumbo: https://www.instagram.com/maggykemunto/?hl=enTimestamps00:00 Intro02:27 Growing up on a coffee farm in Kenya12:45 I landed in America with $200 and didn't know a soul23:30 Why did you quit a 6-figure job on wall street?33:45 Women do 90% of the work on coffee farms and get no respect37:30 $50,000 of credit card debt (COVID almost killed my business)40:00 Trader Joe’s saved my business43:10 What it's really like to go on Shark Tank (behind the scenes)48:05 Working side by side with Emma Grede1:06:32 How do I start a business I'm passionate about? ("let me show you this box")1:17:18 You'll be ready the moment you start1:20:44 How did you get people like Emma Grede to believe in you?

Transform your workspace with Branch: https://branchfurniture.yt.link/NJJoNlD.Start building AI apps with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/calumjohnson9Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Matt Wolfe: ⁨@mreflow⁩ Jack vs AI: ⁨@JackVsAI⁩ Matt Palmer: ⁨@mattpalmer⁩ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:23 The Latest Updates on Chat GPT & Gemini (Matt Wolfe)03:15 The REAL skill that makes money in the AI era (Speed beats Talent)07:42 Gemini vs ChatGPT vs Claude — what each is actually best at13:58 Why OpenAI might lose… even with great models20:11 The rise of vibe-coding: building apps without knowing code27:36 You will survive AI if you do this....29:25: The AI Video era is here (Jack vs AI - The AI Video Expert)35:22 Nano Banana Pro: creating ads, thumbnails & campaigns instantly43:06 Sora 2 vs VEO 3.1 — which AI video tool should you use?48:20 AI can literally build any business you want! (Matt Palmer)51:30 Step-by-step: how to start building something this weekend58:45 The mindset shift that will put you ahead of 99% of people1:02:00 What winning in 2026 will actually look likeAbout the EpisodeThis episode breaks down the new paths to wealth in the AI era from vibe-coding apps with tools like Replit, to creating high-end visuals with Nano Banana Pro, Sora 2, and VO 3.1. You’ll learn how you can get ahead of 99% of people when it comes to AI

Start Building Your AI Business with Mocha AI: https://bit.ly/MochaxCJShowGet Matt Wolfe’s FREE AI Playbook (the 5-step framework to use AI in your business): https://clickhubspot.com/a20894Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9GuestsArlan Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/?hl=enChris Raroque: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/Patrick Dang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdangofficialTimestamps00:00 Intro01:43 AI agents vs ChatGPT06:06 "I made $100K from a simple AI product" (no code background)12:20 The fastest way to get momentum with AI (do this weekly)19:07 What AI will look like in 12 months23:05 We are in the vibe code era! (Chris Raroque SECTION)27:50 AI-built apps making real money (vibe-coding works)40:57 How to WIN in the era of AI (Patrick Dang SECTION)46:35 You MUST learn these skills in 202649:45 How to land your first AI client (for beginners)About the Guest / About the EpisodeIn this episode, we bring on 3 entrepreneurs that are making money right now using AI. They break down how you can use AI to build products, apps, and make income fast. We cover AI agents, vibe-coding, one-person businesses, and the real skills that will matter in this AI world.