– 03:33] Opening Segment I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change A big thank you to our listeners I introduce the topic for today’s episode The power of story    [03:34 – 06:50] The Power of Story How I’ve been inspired by stories  Hearing how others broke through the impossible  Waking up the inner beast The stories of how people of color are changing what can be achieved  What was once not in our cards is now possible  You can be one of those stories If you are a black business owner looking to grow your revenue, listen up. There is a major revenue-generating opportunity for you, and The Kas company is here to help you secure the bag. The Kas Company is a black-owned alliance agency specializing in finding and brokering partnerships between black-owned companies and big brands looking to diversify their supply chains. See the link below to book your free consultation today   [06:51 – 11:12] Willingness to Embrace Struggle Thank you to all those who dare to jump into their dreams  Announcement for next Tuesday A word to those struggling with doubt  You don’t need to beat yourself up  Look to the stories of the others who made it happen Being comfortable with struggle is essential for growth  Here is your call to wake up the inner beast! jump into the dialogue and email me at [email protected] Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Way before I ever thought business was something I wanted to take on, I was listening to other people’s stories. I was hearing roadblocks that they’ve encountered, I was being inspired by how they navigated some of those challenges…” Karl Sona   Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions.    You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!