Welcome to Wins + Lessons, the podcast that goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the gritty truth behind success. Join host Leron as he sits down with entrepreneurs, survivors, and creatives to deconstruct their journey.
We don't just talk about the trophies; we talk about the "functional freezes," the failures, and the critical pivots that turned tragedy into triumph.
Whether you are building a business, healing from the past, or looking for a shift in perspective, this show proves that every setback is just a setup for a new lesson.
New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
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Surviving a Corporate Buyout Nightmare | Jodi Scott
Real resilience isn't just about "doing"—it's about finding the strength to "be" when your world stops spinning. This week, Jodi Scott, founder of Green Goo, joins Leron to reveal how she navigated a catastrophic corporate buyout, a federal investigation, and the 24-hour termination of her entire family team to eventually buy her company back.
The Cracked Door: Jodi and her sister saw a gap in the market for plant-based first aid that actually worked. By combining health psychology and herbalism, they scaled from a home kitchen production line to 150,000 points of distribution in major retailers like Walmart and CVS.
The Functional Freeze: After a strategic buyout designed for growth, the dream turned into a nightmare. Within 24 hours, a parent company's legal crisis forced Jodi to terminate her entire staff, including her parents, sister, and husband. This moment of total professional paralysis required a complete mental shift to survive.
The New Muscle: Jodi shares her "Mental Fitness Boot Camp"—the practice of setting a clock every three hours for 30-second presence exercises. This discipline broke the cycle of fight-or-flight, allowing her to lead with clarity and execute a complex 18-month buyback of her brand.
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2 Mar 2026
The Art of the Pivot: Lessons from a Chaotic February
In this episode of the Wins + Lessons podcast, we're coming to you directly from our home . After a month filled with unexpected roadblocks, technical mishaps, and travel, we're discussing why being able to "pivot" is one of the most important skills for long-term growth .
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The Home Studio Shift: Why we're recording "on the fly" and the lessons learned from missing our February schedule .
The SD Card Disaster: A transparent look at a major technical error that wiped out our January footage and how we're starting fresh .
Black History & Wellness: Reflecting on the origins of Black History Month and the importance of representation for Black women in fitness space.
Global Travel Lessons: Insights from our recent trips to Trinidad Carnival and Colombia, focusing on the power of discernment and stepping outside your comfort zone
The Digital Audit: How we are organizing our digital lives and auditing subscriptions to avoid "death by a thousand cuts" .
Winning Through Consistency: Why small, daily habits are the key to staying on track when life feels chaotic .
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19 Jan 2026
Choosing the Right Partner (Business & Life) | Troy W. Harris Jr.
"Partnership" is a word we usually reserve for marriage or high-level business deals, but in reality, it's the fabric of every adult relationship. This week, Leron Gaskins and Momma Lex sit down with Troy W. Harris Jr. to discuss the science of choosing the right partners.
From spotting red flags early to navigating the friction of "creative vs. structured" personality types, this episode is a masterclass in collaboration. Plus, Leron shares a "Magic Johnson" level story about cornbread and grandmotherly competition that you don't want to miss.
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