Master Your Mind, Move Your Body: Sifu Rafael on Speaking with Power and Living with Purpose

What does it take to align your voice, body, and mind—and live with unstoppable clarity?

In this powerful episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Sifu Rafael, master instructor, entrepreneur, and founder of Speaking Prowess, to uncover how mastering your communication starts with mastering yourself. With over 50 years of experience, Sifu Rafael has taught thousands how to elevate their health, mindset, and message through his revolutionary Sifu’s Mind Body Method™—a 90-day blueprint grounded in movement, journaling, hydration, fasting, and mental resilience.

From detoxing your life to reclaiming your inner strength, Sifu Rafael shares the principles that have helped leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs rise stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧠 How mindset and movement unlock clarity and leadership
🗣️ Why mastering your voice is the key to influence and impact
💪 The power of daily rituals and self-discipline
🌍 How Sifu built a global platform with 7 live shows and a mission-driven brand

Whether you're an entrepreneur, speaker, or someone on a path of transformation, this conversation is your wake-up call to speak with power, lead with heart, and live from your highest self.

Discipline, Confidence & the Warrior Within: Dan Flores on Building a Life of Mastery

Dan Flores, a Fitness & Life Coach, Peak Performance Speaker, and Founder of The Warrior Lifestyle, dives into what it truly takes to master your mind, body, and purpose.

Dan’s journey is rooted in transformation—from personal struggle to building a powerful movement designed to help others cultivate unbreakable discipline, bulletproof confidence, and unstoppable momentum. Through his coaching, speaking, and content, Dan empowers others to rise above excuses, rewrite their identity, and live a life aligned with purpose and peak performance.

In this episode, Dan shares:
🔥 What it means to truly embody The Warrior Lifestyle
💪 How fitness is the gateway to mastering every other area of life
🧠 Daily non-negotiables for discipline and self-mastery
🎯 Why building confidence is a result of showing up for yourself consistently

If you’re ready to elevate your mindset, body, and life, this episode will give you the tools and fire to do it. Dan’s message is clear: you don’t find strength—you forge it.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to unlock your full potential and live like a warrior—because greatness isn’t given, it’s earned.
Founder of The Warrior Lifestyle
https://www.danfloreslifestyle.com

AI, Content, and the Hustle Mindset: John Mendez on Building Wealth Through Smart Creation

John Mendez is an AI Content Strategist, Speaker, and Host of the globally ranked podcast Walk 2 Wealth. At just 25 years old, John has delivered over 130 talks in a single year, coached 2,200+ entrepreneurs, and built a media brand that helps business owners generate a year’s worth of content in just one hour using AI.

John doesn’t just talk about success—he builds systems that create it. From founding Stop and Stare Media to mastering the art of repurposing content with artificial intelligence, John is reshaping how entrepreneurs market, scale, and work smarter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
⚙️ How to leverage AI to create content that converts
🎯 The mindset that fueled John’s rapid rise in business and speaking
🎙️ Why Walk 2 Wealth has resonated with thousands of listeners across 73+ countries
📈 The step-by-step process John teaches to simplify content creation and scale your brand

Whether you’re drowning in marketing tasks or just starting your journey, this episode will equip you with tactical tools, real-life strategy, and a no-BS approach to becoming more visible, more efficient, and more successful.

🎧 Tune in to discover how John Mendez is proving that massive growth can come from smart systems, discipline, and the willingness to walk your own path to wealth.

From Style to Power: Celeste Moore on Reinvention, Presence, and Owning the Room

What if your image isn’t just how the world sees you—but how you step into your power?

In this elegant and fiercely inspiring episode of Born or Made, Larry sits down with Celeste Moore, Global Certified Master Image Consultant, Celebrity Stylist, and Luxury Personal Branding Expert. Celeste’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radiance—from a 22-year-old newly divorced single mom rebuilding her life, to a sought-after stylist gracing the front rows of New York Fashion Week.

Celeste shares how she went from almost pursuing law to finding her true calling in transformation through image—and why owning your style means owning your story. With a signature approach that goes beyond clothing, she helps executives and entrepreneurs align their outer presence with their inner power.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How to craft a personal aesthetic that aligns with your ambition
✨ Why confidence is the true currency of leadership
✨ The role of image in commanding the room (and your future)
✨ How Celeste built a global brand while navigating single motherhood and entrepreneurship

Whether you’re preparing for the next level in business or simply ready to show up with more impact, this conversation is your guide to becoming unforgettable by design.

🎧 Tune in and discover how Celeste Moore proves that success isn’t just born or made—it’s styled, shaped, and claimed.

From Rock Bottom to Role Model: Curtis Kitchen on Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding a Life That Matters

Curtis Kitchen—a proud father of six, successful business owner, and advocate for personal transformation. Once a client at the Rescue Mission of Trenton and a graduate of the Sussex County Drug Court, Curtis has now celebrated 12 years of sobriety, proving that rock bottom can be the foundation for something extraordinary.

Today, Curtis runs his own thriving business and serves as a faculty member in the New Direction Program, mentoring others walking the same road he once did. From coaching youth sports to giving back to the recovery community, Curtis lives his message: you’re never too far gone to start over and thrive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How Curtis overcame addiction and rebuilt his life from scratch

*The grit it took to start a business after recovery

*Why mentorship, service, and fatherhood keep him grounded

*How sports, structure, and self-belief shape young lives

This episode is a testament to the power of second chances, personal ownership, and unshakable faith. If you're ready to hear what real transformation looks like—from the inside out—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and discover why Curtis Kitchen is living proof that success isn’t just Born or Made—sometimes it’s reborn.