In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Jeannie Burlowski, a nationally recognized academic strategist, speaker, podcast host, and author of LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. Jeannie shares proven strategies that help parents and students eliminate student loan debt, shorten time in college, and secure meaningful careers faster. If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult — or a student between 12–26 — this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How parents can help their kids graduate college debt-free The biggest mistakes families make when planning for college How to align career paths with students’ natural strengths Why traditional college planning often fails Proven strategies to launch kids directly into careers they love Jeannie’s work has been featured in The Huffington Post, USA Today, Parents Magazine, US News & World Report, and CBS News, making her one of the most trusted voices in academic strategy today. Whether your goal is financial freedom, smarter education choices, or setting your kids up for long-term success, this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with John Long, a senior executive, management consultant, and executive search advisor with over 35 years of experience in the retail and leadership space. John has spent his career helping organizations identify and hire the right leaders to drive innovation, growth, and long-term performance. In this conversation, we explore: Why ego is the silent killer in senior hiring decisions How great leaders evaluate talent beyond resumes and pedigree The leadership traits required to lead through disruption and growth What Gen X leaders need to know as they reinvent their careers and influence A preview of John’s upcoming book, “Hire Without Ego” (releasing early 2026) This episode is a must-listen for: CEOs, founders, and senior executives HR leaders and hiring managers Gen X professionals navigating leadership reinvention Entrepreneurs building teams that scale with integrity About the Guest: John Long has spent 35+ years as a senior executive, management consultant, and executive search advisor. He is an expert in identifying the leadership required to drive innovation and growth. His new book, Hire Without Ego, provides a practical framework to help companies dramatically improve senior hiring decisions. About the Host: Rashad Thirlkill is the creator of Millionaire by Morning, a platform dedicated to helping Gen X leaders navigate leadership, entrepreneurship, career reinvention, wealth-building, and legacy creation. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, reinvention, and building a meaningful legacy. 👉 Share this episode with a leader who’s responsible for hiring and building teams. #MillionaireByMorning #RashadThirlkill #JohnLong #HireWithoutEgo #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #HiringLeaders #SeniorHiring #LeadershipReinvention #GenXLeadership #CareerReinvention #MidlifeLeadership #InnovationAndGrowth #ExecutiveSearch #EntrepreneurMindset #BuildingGreatTeams #LeadershipPodcast

What does it really take to become an effective leader in today’s fast-changing world? 00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to Millionaire by Morning 01:15 – Meet Jim Carlough: 30 Years of Leadership Experience 03:45 – From Start-Ups to Industry Leaders: Jim’s Career Journey 07:10 – Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Developed: Breaking the Leadership Myth 10:05 – Why Most Leadership Training Fails 13:30 – The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership Explained 18:20 – Building High-Performing Teams in Complex Organizations 22:45 – Revitalizing Underperforming Businesses 27:10 – Leading Through Transformational Change 31:40 – Mentorship, Experience, and Intentional Growth 36:15 – Advice for Gen X Leaders Navigating Reinvention 40:05 – Creating a Leadership Legacy 44:30 – Jim’s Book: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership 47:50 – Final Thoughts: Becoming the Leader You’re Capable Of 50:00 – Closing & How to Connect with Jim Carlough In this episode of the Millionaire by Morning Podcast, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with leadership expert, strategist, and best-selling author Jim Carlough to unpack the truth behind one powerful idea: Leaders aren’t born — they’re developed. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim has driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations ranging from start-ups to industry leaders. He shares hard-earned insights on: Building high-performing teams Revitalizing underperforming organizations Leading through transformational change Developing leadership as a learnable skill Jim also breaks down the core ideas from his best-selling book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success, and explains how leaders at any stage can intentionally grow through experience, mentorship, and disciplined practice. This conversation is especially for Gen X leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating career reinvention, organizational leadership, and legacy creation. 🎧 Listen, learn, and lead better — by morning.