The Shattered Mindset

Ever feel stuck using strategies that used to work, but now… don’t?

In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry challenges the belief that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Because sometimes, the things that aren’t falling apart… are just quietly falling behind.

We’re unpacking:

• Why your old habits may be limiting your future
• How to spot tools and beliefs that no longer serve you
• The emotional cost of holdin...

What Moves You When Nothing Makes Sense?

Faith. Fear. Fog. Forward.
What do you do when life doesn’t make sense and you don’t have a clear plan? In Episode 60 of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry shares a heart-to-heart message for anyone navigating uncertainty, setbacks, or transition.

From leaving corporate life without a safety net to confronting moments where clarity is missing, this episode explores how faith...

In this Episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry unpacks how to make peace with your past without letting it define your future. Sharing personal experiences and real tools for emotional healing, we explore the difference between reflection and reliving, and offer a wake-up call for those who may be stuck in old wounds.

Whether you're navigating regret, facing past mistakes, or helping your children or grandchildr...

STEM meets activism, faith, and legacy. In this powerful episode, Cal Burlock shares how he's building two transformational platforms—STEM Reps and the CEO App—to drive economic opportunity, civic engagement, and Black progress. We talk about building systems, the power of education, legacy leadership, and how STEM is more than coding—it's also sales, biotech, and social impact.

Learn how Cal is connecting dots between tec...

Are you carrying too much decision weight?
In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores how decision fatigue shows up in leadership, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Drawing wisdom from icons like Barack Obama, Steve Jobs, and the Queen’s Guard, he unpacks how simplifying your choices can increase clarity, sharpen focus, and move you forward.

Melvin also shares a powerful per...

In this dynamic episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with marketing genius and kingdom-minded entrepreneur Marquel Russell. From hustling in high school to helping entrepreneurs generate over a billion dollars in revenue, Marquel shares how life lessons, mindset shifts, and **his signature system—youOS—help create sustainable business growth without burnout.

This interview dives deep into the Predictable ...

“What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you’re broken — but because you’ve been sitting too long? Your gift was built to move. Let’s talk about the leaks that happen when purpose is parked.”

When a billionaire’s jet malfunctioned because it wasn’t being flown, it reminded Melvin of his own 1995 Nissan Pickup that started leaking just from sitting idle.

In this powerful solo episode, Melvin shares real stories — including a ...

In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with actor, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and coach Mel Roberson.

Mel opens up about his personal journey — from surviving being shot, to raising two daughters, to building businesses, to acting on major television shows like Chicago PD and others. This conversation unpacks how trauma, faith, leadership, and mindset transformation interse...

"What if your brand is more about who you become than what you sell?"

In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Yolanda M. Smith — The Brandthrupist & Business Strategist - for a conversation on branding, identity, mindset, and reinvention. Yolanda shares her personal journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, the setbacks that shaped her, and how she now empowers others to bui...

What does it take to turn childhood insecurities and a three-job hustle into six-figure success and lasting legacy? 

In this powerful conversation, Melvin Larry sits down with Eddie Bails Jr.—Entrepreneural leader, host of The Code Freedom Podcast, and a champion for men seeking impact beyond income.

Together, they explore mindset breakthroughs, faith as foundation, redefining manhood, and building a life that wins both at home and i...

In this powerful solo episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry speaks directly to the man holding everything together—quietly, consistently, and without applause. If you’ve ever felt unseen while carrying the weight of leadership, responsibility, or pressure, this episode is for you.

Melvin breaks down what mental toughness really looks like—not bravado or ego, but steadiness in the storm. He shares personal insights o...

This isn’t just another interview—it’s Episode 50!
And it’s personal.

In this milestone episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with the man who unknowingly mentored me into this podcasting journey—David Shands. From seeing my face in a Profiles of Success booklet at 17, to becoming the #1 voice in entrepreneurship podcasting, David’s story is the embodiment of intentional growth, faith-driven resilience, and legac...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with longtime friend and transformational leader Harold Branch III. Together, they explore what it means to heal as men, how childhood trauma shapes identity, and the power of emotional resilience.

Harold opens up about his journey from a turbulent upbringing on the West Side of Chicago to becoming a respected poet, coach, spea...

In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by Elle Jaye — a truth-teller, mindset shifter, and author of Survivorship. Elle’s work centers on helping women, especially single mothers, move from power struggles to purpose. But don’t be mistaken — this conversation isn’t just for moms.

Fellas, lean in.
This is about leadership in its rawest form. It's about breaking generational patterns, showing u...

In this heartfelt episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry shares personal stories of loss, reflection, and the powerful reminder that today truly matters.Through real-life experiences and timeless insight, he explores:

• How loss can shatter our illusions and reshape our mindset
• Why gratitude is most powerful in the middle of grief
• The value of presence in relationships, business, and legacy
• How our past, p...

"What are you still holding onto… that’s already let go of you?"

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores what it truly means to let go—not just of people or situations, but of the mindsets, insecurities, and limiting beliefs that no longer serve us.

You’ll learn how to release with intention, how to stop mistaking your reluctance to let go as being pulled back, and h...

Discover the hidden toll of inauthentic living and how the courage to be yourself unlocks deeper peace, purpose, and leadership impact.

In Episode 45 of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, we dive into a deeply personal and powerful truth:

It takes more courage to be yourself than to play a role the world expects of you.

In this episode, Melvin Larry explores the cost of hiding behind perfection, the fear of being ...

 From military deployment to healing bodies and bank accounts—this is the story of a man who turned a botched fade into a booming brand. 

In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with George Irving—aka G.I. The Hair Doctor.
From military service to master barbering, and now the creator of 30+ holistic products and 36+ wellness drinks, George’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention...

What does it really mean to live your miracle? In this powerful and personal episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with his longtime friend, and mentor Terrance Minnoy—a certified speaker, author of Indifferent Strokes, and a 3x stroke survivor who’s rewriting what it means to not just survive, but to surthrive.

This conversation is more than inspirational—it’s a blueprint for anyone looking to reset ...