Permission

π¨ NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! ποΈ "Permission," featuring the incredible James Epps Jr., is live now! π From a childhood marked by trauma, poverty, and pain πͺοΈ to earning one of the highest ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps πΊπΈ, James has lived through what most only read aboutβand came out stronger, sharper, and unshakably purpose-driven π₯. Now heβs using his voice to inspire students, educators, and nonprofits across the country π. His message? π Greatness does not need approval. As Geno Smith put it best: βThey wrote me offβI ainβt write back though.β π£οΈπ₯ π§ In this powerful conversation, youβll hear: π His journey through trauma and perseverance β How to rise above the labels others place on you π§ What 22 years in the Marine Corps taught him about leadership π€ Why your voice matters more than their opinions π« And how to stop waiting for permission to live your purpose β‘οΈ LISTEN NOW at opspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #NewEpisode #OtherPeoplesShoes #PermissionPodcast #JamesEppsJr #GreatnessDoesNotNeedApproval #MarineMindset #Resilience #GenoSmithQuote #LeadershipMatters #MotivationalSpeaker #UnmadeSeason #PodcastLaunch #StepIntoTheirShoes #PodcastDrop #LiveWithPurpose #YouDontNeedPermission
π¨ NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! ποΈ "Permission," featuring the incredible James Epps Jr., is live now! π From a childhood marked by trauma, poverty, and pain πͺοΈ to earning one of the highest ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps πΊπΈ, James has lived through what most only read about—and came out stronger, sharper, and unshakably purpose-driven π₯. Now he’s using his voice to inspire students, educators, and nonprofits across the country π. His message? π Greatness does not need approval. As Geno Smith put it best: “They wrote me off—I ain’t write back though.” π£οΈπ₯ π§ In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: π His journey through trauma and perseverance β How to rise above the labels others place on you π§ What 22 years in the Marine Corps taught him about leadership π€ Why your voice matters more than their opinions π« And how to stop waiting for permission to live your purpose.
π£ ποΈ: "Permission"!
My guest today is James Epps Jr.—a man who’s walked through pain most never see and came out stronger on the other side π₯.
From surviving sexual assault and suicidal thoughts to rising through the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps πΊπΈ, James’ story is one of raw resilience, unshakable purpose, and leadership forged in fire π₯.
Now retired, he’s inspiring students, educators, and nonprofits with this truth:
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Key 1: Greatness does not need approval.
π β Key 2 Geno Smith said: “They wrote me off—I ain’t write back though.” π£οΈ
π§ Tap in to hear:
π Overcoming trauma and poverty
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Breaking the labels others place on you
π§ 22 years of leadership wisdom
π€ Finding your voice after the silence
π« And why don’t you need anyone’s permission to walk in your purpose
π² Listen now at opspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#OtherPeoplesShoes #PermissionPodcast #LeadershipJourney #JamesEppsJr #GreatnessDoesNotNeedApproval #Resilience #MilitaryLeadership #MotivationalSpeaker #GenoSmithQuote #PodcastSeason #Unmade #StepIntoTheirShoes #InspirationDaily #PodcastDrop