Inspire More Life

Welcome to "Inspire More Life," a podcast where exploration meets inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan Wells, we delve into the stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have transformed their passions into realities. This show is a haven for those who seek to challenge conventional thinking and embrace a journey of self-discovery. Through engaging conversations and a global perspective, we aim to ignite curiosity, foster positivity, and empower listeners to conquer their goals. Join us as we navigate the narratives of personal growth, cultural immersion, and the pursuit of dreams, inspiring you to live a life filled with more possibilities, experiences, and inspiration.

Inspire More Life is a education podcast hosted by Jonathan Wells, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jonathan Wells hosts Inspire More Life, a education show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  Think, Therefore I Am: How Shaun-Andru Became One of LA's Best Photographers and Creatives, Working With the Biggest Names in the Industry

  Sep 21, 202651 minS1

  Celebrity photographer, creative director, and DJ Shaun-Andru has built a career capturing some of the biggest names in music and culture. In this conversation, he sits down with Jonathan Wells to unpack the mindset, the craft, and the willingness to bet on himself that carried him from a photo studio in his parents' Chicago garage to touring as Brandy's personal photographer. From binge-watching America's Next Top Model as a kid to teaching himself studio lighting, from novelty DJ sets to a signature 2000s R&B niche, Shaun-Andru breaks down how he keeps showing up as the talent in every room he enters. He gets candid about the "delusion" that fuels him, the discipline that backs it up, the humbleness rooted in his Jamaican upbringing, and what it means to him to be a Black photographer who champions Black beauty. In this episode: Why "think, therefore I am" is the foundation of everything he does Turning trial and error into a signature style you can replicate on demand How relationships, outreach, and being in the right room create real opportunity The Chicago to LA pivot, and knowing when it is time to change markets Landing his deal with Kiss Colors and Care through a single cold message Treating yourself as the talent, not the hired help Perseverance versus pivoting, and when each one actually applies Guest: Shaun-Andru, celebrity photographer, creative director, and DJ. Clients include Brandy, Ciara, Coco Jones, Keke Palmer, Eric Bellinger, Bia, and others great artist. Follow Shaun Andru on Instagram at @shaunandru . Hosted by Jonathan Wells on the Inspire More Life podcast.

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  Episode #35

  Fight for Your Children: A Life of Advocacy, Care, and Faith | Brandon Barney

  Aug 24, 202641 minS1

  What does it really take to show up for children who need it most? Jonathan sits down with Brandon T. Barney, a licensed and ordained minister, singer, songwriter, aspiring author, and early childhood educator. Born in Gary and raised in East Chicago, Indiana, Brandon has spent 18 years teaching children ages 0 to 13 and now serves as Assistant Director and a member of the Education Team. Brandon shares what it means to be more than a teacher. He talks about fighting for children, connecting families to the resources they need, and treating his classroom as a genuine safe haven. That mission comes into sharp focus as Northwest Indiana works through a prolonged power outage affecting East Chicago, Hammond, Merrillville, and surrounding communities, and Brandon speaks to what it means for the kids and families he serves. From there the conversation opens into faith and creativity. A praise and worship leader, choir director, and preacher of the Gospel for over 14 years, Brandon has been singing for 25 years and is now pursuing his own solo music. He opens up about surviving COVID and double pneumonia in 2020, the moment he prayed to breathe on his own, and why he believes trials are meant to build us rather than break us. He closes with a word that reframes everything before it: take care of you. In this episode: Why Brandon sees himself as an advocate for children, not just an educator What every parent should know about fighting for their child The meaning behind safe haven and serving families through crisis Leaving your own problems at the door to show up for kids Faith, healing, and building a creative life on God's timing

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  Episode #34

  Artist, Nonprofit CEO, Tech Founder, Curator: Master of Many, Not Just One | Jeffery Beckham Jr.

  Aug 12, 202634 minS1

  What does it take to build a career across multiple different lanes successfully? Jeff Beckham Jr. started out coding as a kid on the south side of Chicago, became a pharmaceutical sales rep selling insulin and treatments, threw some of the city's biggest events, built websites for small businesses, and today leads Chicago Scholars, a 30-year-old college access program, while co-leading an AI education startup called Reach and painting work that has been shown on film, TV, and around the world. In this episode of Inspire More Life, Jeff shows why you were never meant to pick just one thing, and how each skill he learned carried straight into the next, so nothing he built was ever wasted. He gets into how community, not hustle, was the throughline underneath every move. He breaks down how to price your own work and stop charging below your worth, and shares the real way to find and keep mentors, along with why most people give up on those relationships too early. He makes the case that community beats networking every time, and lands on the one reason most people fail, which is that they quit right before it works. If you feel boxed into one lane, this conversation is your permission to be more than one thing. Art by Jeff Beckham Chicago Scholars: chicagoscholars.org Reach: reachpathways.com

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  Episode #33

  Relentless: From Zero Star Recruit to NFL Prospect to Content Creator Generating Millions of Views | Walvenski Aimé

  Mar 27, 202656 minS1

  <p>“I was a zero star recruit.”</p><p>No offers. No roadmap. No guarantee it would work.</p><p>In this episode of Inspire More Life, Walvenski Aimé shares the full story behind his journey from starting football late to becoming one of the top junior college recruits in the country, earning offers from powerhouse programs like Alabama, Auburn, and Florida State.</p><p>He chose Florida State… became an Orange Bowl champion… and went on to get opportunities at the NFL level.</p><p>But the story doesn’t stop there.</p><p>Three knee surgeries.</p><p>Setbacks no...

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  Episode #32

  Why Every Success Story Is Someone Playing Injured | Josh Dillingham

  Mar 12, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>In this episode of the Inspire More Life podcast, Jonathan Wells sits down with Josh Dillingham, host of the Playing Injured podcast, for a powerful conversation about adversity, authenticity, and the mindset required to keep moving forward even when life is difficult.</p><p>Drawing from their experiences as former athletes, Jonathan and Josh explore the concept of “playing injured” and how the lessons learned in sports translate into everyday life. From pushing through challenges to developing discipline, accountability, and self awareness, they discuss how adversity often becomes the very thing that shapes our growth and purpose.</p><p>The...

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