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Break The Odds Podcast is the go-to podcast to navigate you towards breaking the odds in your life, family, career, and communities. Think of this podcast as your weekly coffee rendezvous. Hosted by Elease Dillard who graduated college debt-free and became a speaker, author, and award-nominated entrepreneur by the age of 24—you will receive actionable tips and strategies that you can implement towards breaking the odds in your life. Enjoy guest appearances from industry experts, professionals, and individuals who transparently share their success stories and insight to help you reach the next level and create a lasting legacy. Let’s do this together. Let’s break the odds.

Break The Odds Podcast is the go-to podcast to navigate you towards breaking the odds in your life, family, career, and communities. Think of this podcast as your weekly coffee rendezvous. Hosted by Elease Dillard who graduated college debt-free and became a speaker, author, and award-nominated entrepreneur by the age of 24—you will receive actionable tips and strategies that you can implement towards breaking the odds in your life. Enjoy guest appearances from industry experts, professionals, and individuals who transparently share their success stories and insight to help you reach the next level and create a lasting legacy. Let’s do this together. Let’s break the odds.

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United States

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Break The Odds Podcast is the go-to podcast to navigate you towards breaking the odds in your life, family, career, and communities. Think of this podcast as your weekly coffee rendezvous. Hosted by Elease Dillard who graduated college debt-free and became a speaker, author, and award-nominated entrepreneur by the age of 24—you will receive actionable tips and strategies that you can implement towards breaking the odds in your life. Enjoy guest appearances from industry experts, professionals, and individuals who transparently share their success stories and insight to help you reach the next level and create a lasting legacy. Let’s do this together. Let’s break the odds.

Language:

English

Episodes

You are a Masterpiece: Positive Self-Image with Gladys Dillard | Establishing Fresh Vision (pt.5)

4/4/2021
Back on the show to close out our Establishing Fresh Vision Series is our special guest Gladys Dillard! Tune-in to hear an encouraging conversation about positive self-image! Press play listen. Meet Gladys: Gladys is a wife, mother, and community servant. By trade, Gladys is a Pharmacist and has had experience working in hospitals and serving within the Cardiovascular Unit. With her medical background, Gladys served as the Vice President of Wisdom, Future & Hope, Inc.—a home health...

Duration:00:42:17

Meet Gladys Dillard | Establishing Fresh Vision (pt.4)

3/31/2021
Today is a very special day! In a previous episode, Elease announced that she was in the process of hiring someone at The Student Navigator and today you get to meet this team member! Meet Gladys Dillard: Gladys is a wife, mother, and community servant. By trade, Gladys is a Pharmacist and has had experience working in hospitals and serving within the Cardiovascular Unit. With her medical background, Gladys served as the Vice President of Wisdom, Future & Hope, Inc.—a home health...

Duration:00:15:50

Keep Going & Get Ready | Establishing Fresh Vision (pt.3)

2/28/2021
Do you already having fresh vision, goals and dreams outlined, and is taking action to make your dreams a reality…yet still waiting for a breakthrough? Whether you are waiting for a breakthrough to happen for yourself or for someone else in your life, we have an encouraging message for you! Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG:...

Duration:00:11:07

A Special Valentine’s Day Message for You

2/14/2021
Happy Valentine’s Day! You are LOVED here at Break The Odds and we are grateful to have you as a part of our community. We have a special Valentine’s Day message for you! Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/valentines-day - Elease’s Singleness Journey (Original Episode):...

Duration:00:18:38

5 Tips to Update & Create an Effective Vision Board | Establishing Fresh Vision (pt.2)

2/8/2021
Do you have a vision board? Does it need to be updated? Join Elease for part 2 of our “Establishing Fresh Vision” series as she explains what a vision board is, how to update/create one, and why top leaders use it an effective tool towards establishing fresh vision. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG:...

Duration:00:16:01

5 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year | Establishing Fresh Vision

2/1/2021
Happy New Year! We are back from our holiday hiatus here on the show and can’t wait to share with you what we have been working on behind the scenes! Join Elease for today’s chat as she shares 5 questions to ask ourselves to help establish fresh vision and mindset for the new year. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG:...

Duration:00:10:25

How Top Leaders Approach Spending, Saving & Investing Time | Balancing Busyness

12/2/2020
As individuals, we wear many hats. With our busy schedules it can feel like a struggle to find balance, at times. In this episode we chat about time and how top leaders approach spending, saving, and investing time. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/time

Duration:00:07:59

5 Ways to De-Stress & Avoid Burnout

11/22/2020
Do you feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Feeling like you need a vacation...(like wanting to snap your fingers and be on a private island right now)? In this episode, our host Elease Dillard shares 5 ways to de-stress and avoid burnout. (If you feel burned out, these tips can also help you feel revived)! Let’s dive-in. Press play to listen. *Please Note: This content is for informational purposes and does not substitute medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult a...

Duration:00:10:07

Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success | Overcoming Failure (pt.2)

11/15/2020
Fear of success? Is that really a thing? In this episode, our host Elease Dillard continues the conversation about overcoming failure. She chats about the fear of failure vs. the fear of success and how to break the odds and overcome those fears. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/fear-of-success

Duration:00:09:54

Excellence vs. Perfection | Overcoming Failure

11/8/2020
How do you define excellence? In this episode, our host Elease Dillard chats about excellence vs. perfection and shares strategies to overcome failure. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/ LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/overcoming-failure

Duration:00:17:57

Running a Business with Your Spouse + Healthy Marriage Tips | with Jonathan & Brittany Burke

10/23/2020
Do you have a dream or venture that you want to pursue and want to know how to present the idea to your spouse to get them on board? Do you and your spouse both have a business idea that you want to pursue together? Are you and your spouse simply busy and need some tips to maintain a healthy marriage? Friend, you’re in the right place because today’s guests share how to break the odds in your marriage. Even if you are not married or not in a relationship, this episode can still be...

Duration:00:31:42

Digital Learning/Homeschool Strategies + College Funding & Career Tips | with Elease Dillard + Jonathan & Brittany Burke

10/10/2020
To celebrate World Teacher’s Day, this week's episode features an educator and his wife who together are helping families and the community break the odds with education. Whether you are a teacher in need of some tips, a parent who needs guidance for how to make digital learning a smooth experience for your child, or a student wanting to know how to prepare yourself for college and your career—today’s episode is for you! — Joining us today is Jonathan and Brittany Burke—Founder and...

Duration:00:42:33

Your Blessing is On The Way | The Power of Perseverance

9/27/2020
Here at Break The Odds, our community is built on love and positivity where we all celebrate each other's victories along the way. During today’s episode, host Elease Dillard shares a personal victory of her own—her company The Student Navigator has been nominated for a small business award by her local Chamber of Commerce! Elease also shares a message of encouragement and hope. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thestudentnavigator LET’S...

Duration:00:12:11

How to Negotiate Working From Home + Work-Life Balance Tips | with Mariya Bentz

9/18/2020
Ever wish you could work remotely? Maybe working in a cubicle is not for you. Maybe childcare is not in the budget. Maybe you prefer the flexibility working from home brings. Friend, you are in the right place because today’s guest shares how to break the odds at work by revealing how to successfully negotiate working from home—even if no one at your job is working remotely. Yep! That’s right! She also shares some work-life balance tips! Mariya Bentz is the founder of MBM Agency,...

Duration:00:22:17

Turning a Side-Hustle Into a Full-Time Career | with Mariya Bentz

9/10/2020
Joining us is Mariya Bentz. Mariya not only broke the odds by turning her side-hustle into a full time career, but also has hired a growing team. Today, she shares with our host Elease Dillard exactly how she did it! Mariya Bentz is the founder of MBM Agency, a digital marketing company that helps service-based businesses grow their revenue through profitable websites. Mariya also hosts the top-rated Marketing Mindset Podcast—an audio show that focuses on marketing, business, and...

Duration:00:27:22

3 Keys Towards Living a Life of Purpose, Legacy and Impact

9/5/2020
During this week’s episode, we chat about living a life of purpose, legacy, and impact. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/impact

Duration:00:09:28

Thank You | Premiere Season Reflections

8/26/2020
We just want to take a moment and personally say—THANK YOU. What a beautiful whirlwind of a premiere season this has been for the show! But what has made it special, is all of you. Press play to hear some exciting news and updates! — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/thank-you

Duration:00:05:29

Need an Extra $1,000 for College? Press Play | Funding College Debt-Free with Elease Dillard

8/17/2020
Need an extra $1,000 for college? Today, host Elease Dillard shares a simple strategy that may be right under your nose! Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/saving-for-college

Duration:00:07:17

The #1 Investment You Should Make

8/13/2020
Today, host Elease Dillard shares the #1 investment you should make. Press play to listen. — LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/break.theodds/ EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/invest-in-you

Duration:00:12:20

Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt

8/7/2020
Let’s be honest—we’ve all felt fear and self-doubt at some point in our lives. Maybe you are feeling fearful and doubtful about something right now. Maybe you’re feeling fearful of the future. Maybe you’re feeling doubtful about whether you are good enough or worthy enough. Maybe you’re feeling afraid of taking that leap of faith to start that new venture that is in your heart to do. Today, host Elease Dillard shares a simple tip that can help you towards overcoming fear and...

Duration:00:09:30

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