Ep 72 Grace in the Grind with Kendall Ficklin

In this episode, Melvin Larry sits down with Kendall Ficklin, a man whose journey from cutting hair to business leader is as inspiring as it is transformative.Kendall opens up about his early years, his entrepreneurial drive, and the defining moments that shaped his mindset — from corporate success and personal struggle to rebuilding through faith, family, and purpose.This conversation explores what it really means to grow through life’s middle seasons — where grace meets grind, and maturity means learning to lead at home, in business, and within yourself.🎯 Key Themes Covered:From the barbershop to the boardroom — lessons on leadership and legacyOvercoming vices, failures, and fear with faith and accountabilityRedefining manhood in midlife: from grind to graceBecoming the “Chief Example Officer” at home and in businessFatherhood, marriage, and building generational traditionThe mindset shift from success to significanceThis episode isn’t about the hustle — it’s about the human behind the hustle.Featured Guest: Kendall Ficklin — CEO of Grindation & Ficklin & Associates | Speaker | Author | Leadership Coach Watch NextEp 71 – The Power of Reflection with Tony J. ReeseEp 70 – Shattering Plateaus: Why Growth Feels Stuck (and How to Break Through)Support the ShowLIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE | LEAVE A COMMENT Join the conversation — your support helps more people break through limiting beliefs and live with purpose, clarity, and courage.🎧 Listen to The Shattered Mindset Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 ▶ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset 📲 Connect with Melvin on Social Media: Facebook: melvin.larry Instagram: @melvinlarry1 TikTok: @melvinlarry118 LinkedIn: Melvin Larry X (Twitter): @MelvinLarryFollow Kendall: https://www.kendallficklin.comInstagram: @kendallficklinYouTube: @kendallficklin#TheShatteredMindsetPodcast #KendallFicklin #MindsetMatters #GraceAndGrind #LeadershipAndLegacyLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, and LEAVE A COMMENT — it helps more people find The Shattered Mindset Podcast and join this movement of growth and legacy.Support the showWATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindsetSUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support