July 16, 2025

Permission

Permission

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! πŸŽ™οΈ "Permission," featuring the incredible James Epps Jr., is live now! πŸ‘Ÿ From a childhood marked by trauma, poverty, and pain πŸŒͺ️ to earning one of the highest ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, James has lived through what most only read aboutβ€”and came out stronger, sharper, and unshakably purpose-driven πŸ’₯. Now he’s using his voice to inspire students, educators, and nonprofits across the country 🌟. His message? πŸ‘‰ Greatness does not need approval. As Geno Smith put it best: β€œThey wrote me offβ€”I ain’t write back though.” πŸ—£οΈπŸ”₯ 🎧 In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: πŸŽ’ His journey through trauma and perseverance βœ… How to rise above the labels others place on you 🧭 What 22 years in the Marine Corps taught him about leadership 🎀 Why your voice matters more than their opinions 🚫 And how to stop waiting for permission to live your purpose ➑️ 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

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! πŸŽ™οΈ "Permission," featuring the incredible James Epps Jr., is live now! πŸ‘Ÿ From a childhood marked by trauma, poverty, and pain πŸŒͺ️ to earning one of the highest ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, James has lived through what most only read about—and came out stronger, sharper, and unshakably purpose-driven πŸ’₯. Now he’s using his voice to inspire students, educators, and nonprofits across the country 🌟. His message? πŸ‘‰ Greatness does not need approval. As Geno Smith put it best: “They wrote me off—I ain’t write back though.” πŸ—£οΈπŸ”₯ 🎧 In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: πŸŽ’ His journey through trauma and perseverance βœ… How to rise above the labels others place on you 🧭 What 22 years in the Marine Corps taught him about leadership 🎀 Why your voice matters more than their opinions 🚫 And how to stop waiting for permission to live your purpose.

πŸ‘£ πŸŽ™οΈ: "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 πŸ’₯.

From surviving sexual assault and suicidal thoughts to rising through the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, James’ story is one of raw resilience, unshakable purpose, and leadership forged in fire πŸ”₯.

Now retired, he’s inspiring students, educators, and nonprofits with this truth:
πŸ‘‰ βœ… Key 1: Greatness does not need approval.

πŸ‘‰  βœ… Key 2 Geno Smith said: “They wrote me off—I ain’t write back though.” πŸ—£οΈ

🎧 Tap in to hear:
πŸŽ’ Overcoming trauma and poverty
βœ… Breaking the labels others place on you
🧭 22 years of leadership wisdom
🎀 Finding your voice after the silence
🚫 And why don’t you need anyone’s permission to walk in your purpose

πŸ“² 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

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