In the words of our guest, "the greatness we experience in life should be used for a greater purpose." Joining us today is world-renown celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart. Jeremy has traveled the globe shooting for Hollywood's "who's who," but the dream he has embarked upon recently is to build a global hotel chain whose purpose is to literally change lives while people sleep. I trust you'll be inspired to join the effort after listening today. Who is Jeremy Cowart? "At his core, Jeremy is an artist. Starting out as a painter first, Jeremy fell in love with the creative process. He then went on to study graphic design in college and founded his own graphic design company, Pixelgrazer, in 2001. Jeremy really only began taking pictures to bring texture into his design work. But before he knew it, he realized that photography was his true passion. So in April of 2005, Jeremy switched over to it full time and he has never looked back. In a relatively short amount of time, Jeremy earned the respect of artists, photographers, and celebrities alike. Now hailed as one of the trailblazers in the industry, Jeremy sees photography as a natural extension of his passion for the arts. Jeremy has taken portraits of many familiar names such as Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Tebow, The Kardashians, Sting, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, The Civil Wars, Emma Stone, Courtney Cox, and Ryan Seacrest, just to name a few. His clients, mostly entertainment based, include ABC, FOX, A&E, F/X, Discovery Channel, ESPN, People, US Weekly, VIBE, E!, Universal Records, Sony Records and Warner Brothers Records. His work has been published in Rolling Stone, ESPN Magazine, People Magazine, USA Today, Fast Company, NYTimes, TIME, Nylon and more." - courtesy of JeremyCowart.com About The Purpose Hotel "I've traveled the world for the past decade as a photographer, and every time I stay at a hotel, I can't help but think -- what if everything in this hotel was connected to a cause or a need? Could a simple shift like that change the world? Imagine not just a hotel, but a global hotel chain, where every time you book a room: A child gets sponsored. The internet fee fights human trafficking. Every product (soap, shampoo, linens, furniture, curated art, specialty products) is purchased from partners who are making a difference. In the lobby, a clean water well symbolizes the flow of hope and life to everyone and everything connected to the hotel. By choosing this hotel, you touch a hundred lives or more locally and internationally. You literally change the world in your sleep. And that’s just the beginning. The design reimagines the hotel as a creative, interactive experience that ignites the imagination, promotes play and fosters community. “[Purpose is] where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner We aim to create a joy-filled space where this generation can come together and make awesome things happen. It starts right now. Let’s make history." - courtesy of The Purpose Hotel Join "The Purpose Hotel" Team! Click here to join the team and make history together.

The pursuit of your passions and dreams require so much more than talent and even more than hard work. In the words of our guest today, you have to fall in love with the grind. Joining us this week is singer/songwriter Brian Nhira. Brian is best known for his work on season 10 of NBC's hit show, "The Voice." And today, we're going to be taking all about the grind that makes the dream work. Let's welcome Brian to our conversation. In this episode, you’ll discover... Why your gift, talent, and dream are catalysts to bring purpose and value to others. When your motivation is to see others bettered by your contribution, your drive for success gains stamina for the long haul. Why pursuit of the mastery of a skill never stops. To get to another level of skill and development, you must be willing to put in the time and energy to grow. You'll never find lasting success unless you fall in love with the grind. We have a responsibility to steward the gifts and talents we have been given by God. Why you can't expect more unless you maximize what you've already been given. Why disappointment doesn't have to stay disappointment. How to gain perspective on short-term loss in order to stay committed to long-term progress. Why hope is a critical component of personal development.

No matter what passion or vocation you have in life, there's a need for effective leadership. And effective leadership has nothing to do with being the boss. This week, we'll be joined by my good friend, Rachel Saigh. At age 22, she is a successful Dairy Queen franchise owner and is doing much more than serving ice cream. She's building people for significance. The principles she's going to share today are sure to add value to your life. In this episode, you’ll discover... Why leadership is the make or break component of success. Excellence starts from the top. As a leader, your life is more about show than tell. You cannot afford to give direction without corresponding action. Knowing your "why" is critical for motivation, focus, and ultimately success. Good leaders equip people for long-term success, not simply for short-term gain. Why people—not the product—is the greatest asset an organization possesses. Why integrity must drive your leadership. Why leaders must respect what they expect from their team members. Why leaders must stay motivated, healthy, rested, and focused in order to lead their teams and grow their business. Why trust must be at the foundation of your leadership and organizational structure.