From An Attitude of Gratitude to High Altitudes

 How far can you go for a vision? Are you more than willing to make a difference in a world of challenges and injustice?

In this episode, Des Gray will enlighten us on how she managed to survive and dream big in a third-world country where kids are often deprived of education. Tune in today as we discover the journey of an empowered woman who trusts God's leading in her life as she follows her dreams and be the best in what she's doing.

"You have to grow into life and go through obstacles and changes. But I would say that God had always given me this vision, and I'm doing exactly what God wanted me to do." -Des Gray

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:01:14) Welcoming today's guest, Des Gray
(00:02:37) How Des Gray overcome the most harrowing situation in her life
(00:04:33) Be very cautious of how you invest your money
(00:05:34) Business and friends: Only works if you got good business friends
(00:07:45) You win because you lost
(00:08:48) The struggle of successful people
(00:10:16) What does Des Gray learn: Investing in yourself
(00:12:51) The Celebrity director: Who is Des Gray?
(00:16:42) The first time Des Gray picked up a camera
(00:18:35) Des Gray's eagerness to learn photography
(00:19:21) Be the best in what you do
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(00:21:42) First paying gig of Des Gray: Lil Donald's "Do Better."
(00:24:06) What was it like growing up in Haiti?
(00:26:26) The vision for a bigger life
(00:29:19) How people take things for granted
(00:30:28) Third world countries: Kids don't have time to be a child
(00:31:19) Wealthy in Haiti: Perks of light-skinned Haitian
(00:33:00) Three positive things Haiti taught Des Gray
(00:36:25) Three common mistakes people make behind the lens
(00:38:01) Why are you doing something?
(00:39:23) The animal that Des Gray relates to the most
(00:40:42) Connect with Des Gray

Key Takeaways:

"Growing up in Haiti, if you like skin, your life is better. You get more opportunities, and you have higher education, and more things are given to you." - Des Gray

"I'm doing it because my goal is to shine my lightness on the world that God gave me to shine so I could make a difference." - Des Gray

Connect with Des Gray:
Website: https://linktr.ee/Desgray; foreignmadefilms.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedesgray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesgray/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedesgray
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesGray

Connect with Brian N. Beane:
Website: http://www.briannbeane.com/courses
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannbeane
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannbeane
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianNBeane
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About Brian
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After retiring at age 22, Brian became known for his ability to educate thousands in the areas of personal and economic empowerment. He ultimately founded his training company, Mentor to Millions, Inc., became the Owner of The Beane Acres Retreat, and started the Instincts PONDCast to help others formulate, market, and monetize life's tribulations and turn them into celebrations!

After being voted one of the Top 10 speakers and trainers in North America in July of 2012, his previous clients include Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Federal Social Security and Disability Administration, the Eric Berry Foundation, Communicorp (A division of Af