The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas

How Proverbs 21, Inchstones, and God-Centered Friendship Build Real Strength, Open Doors, and Transform Your Leadership

In this episode, we break down Proverbs 21, godly friendship, and the Inchstones approach to daily wisdom, uncovering why the only way “in” is never through friendship itself—but by becoming the kind of friend God can use. These first two sentences are keyword-rich to help listeners searching for Proverbs 21 me...

Jason “JJ Boogie” Reichert is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, mix engineer, and longtime member of the Grammy-winning hip-hop collective Arrested Development — making him one of the most influential creators in conscious hip-hop and alternative rap. In this episode, we dive deep into JJ Boogie’s musical evolution, his creative process, and his global touring legacy as a guitarist, drummer, co-writer, co-producer, mixer, masterer...

How Discipline, Speaking Life, and the Rule of 10 Create Explosive Growth in Faith-Based Leadership and Team Culture

If you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t growing, what if the real issue isn’t your systems—it’s your people? In this powerful episode, I share a heartfelt conversation I had with my Pops (he’s wise, honest—and yes, blunt)—and how he boiled our biggest business meltdown down to one simple truth: “Build the peop...

How Proverbs 11, Presence, and a Relationship with God Can Turn Everyday Moments into Divine Results

Discover how to breathe, be present, and stop being an idiot through the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 11. This faith-based episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas explores how presence, righteousness, and divine wisdom build true success, not just seasonal happiness.

As the holidays approach—a time that can feel joyful for some and...

God’s timing, humor, and consistency are too perfect to miss. This episode dives deep into the divine alignment between Scripture, music, and memory—showing that you can’t make this stuff up. When songs from Maverick City Music—“Too Good to Not Believe,” “Refiner,” and “Kingdom” featuring the lyric “Do you wanna know what Heaven looks like? It’s looking like me and you”—randomly shuffled into my quiet time, it felt like heaven itse...

This real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno inspired me to share the exact 5-step formula top founders, athletes, and entrepreneurs told me when I asked what it takes to be mentored by the best — and why they all gave the same answer.

What if you could get any mentor you wanted—from world-class founders to pro athletes, musicians, and elite entrepreneurs? In this real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The Sch...

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast

When you fall into debt—financial, spiritual, or emotional—it doesn’t just drain your bank account, it hijacks your peace. In this episode of Inchstones, Kelly Cardenas breaks down Proverbs 6 to reveal how ancient wisdom still offers modern strategies for financial freedom, personal discipline, and spiritual peace. Discover how staying out of debt isn’t just about money—it’s about keeping your c...

In a world that rewards noise, discover why your quiet confidence—rooted in listening—unlocks wisdom, peace, and purpose.

Ever feel like the world’s shouting at you to speak louder, hustle harder, and prove your worth? This episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast flips that script. Inspired by Proverbs 1 and his father’s timeless phrase—“Boy, you better straighten up!”—Kelly invites you to rediscover one of the most unde...

In this episode, Kelly Cardenas dives deep into the power of not taking life so seriously. Laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s a mindset that opens the door to joy, wisdom, and divine alignment. Proverbs 31 reminds us that joy is noble, confidence-building, and wildly contagious.

When you laugh, you invite magic into your current circumstances. Joy makes you more diligent, intelligent, generous, and dignified—it shapes your words, pro...

Lovell Casiero is a powerhouse in leadership, hospitality, and personal development, known for her dynamic blend of corporate strategy, ministry leadership, and motivational speaking. As the Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and a former leader of a global television ministry, Lovell Casiero has mastered the art of merging faith, business, and empowerment to create lasting impact.

Born and raised in the South, Lovell’s jo...

What if someone told you every day, “You are the greatest—so act accordingly”… and then actually lived it out?

That’s exactly what our Pops said to us growing up—and my big brother, my best friend, my hero, Big Rob, took that message and made it his life’s blueprint.

In this special episode of Inch Stones, we dive into Proverbs 28, a chapter that reveals what unparalleled, impeccable character looks like in action. From boldness like...

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast In this powerful episode, motivational speaker and bestselling author Kelly Cardenas breaks down the life-changing lesson his father taught him about the difference between trying and doing—a message every entrepreneur, leader, and creator needs to hear. If you’ve ever wondered why consistency separates the good from the great, this episode rooted in Proverbs 9 will hit home.Kelly shares the unf...

Ever asked yourself, “Am I even supposed to be here?” In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we unpack Proverbs 18 through a powerful question Kelly’s father often asked: “Boy, are you even supposed to be in this place?”

This isn’t doubt — it’s direction. When we shift our focus to the miracles already surrounding us, we start seeing how God is working even when we can’t. Proverbs 18 reminds us to count our blessings, guar...

NYC native Bobbito García is a visionary creative who has put an indelible footprint on multiple urban movements.

During the 1990s, the legendary air personality was one-half of the “Stretch and Bobbito” program on WKCR. The duo introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, and Wu-Tang, as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their platform exceed 300 milli...

At 2:30 in the morning, on the hard floor of a freezing Whittier College dorm room, Kelly discovered what true friendship really looks like.
His best friend Will—brother for over 41 years—rose from the comfort of his warm bed to “help.” But instead of a blanket or a pillow… Will handed Kelly a hand towel.

That night became more than a funny college memory. It turned into a lesson about humility, integrity, and character—the kind ...

Jeff Engel—former Navy SEAL and CEO of LocationTech—brings battlefield clarity and boardroom wisdom to this conversation. From heart attack scares to hot tea mishaps, Jeff shows how the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) isn’t just military strategy—it’s a roadmap for life, parenting, and business.

What you’ll hear:

• Why “no regrets” matters more than “no mistakes”

• How grace helps balance discipline and self-talk

• Jeff’s heart ...

Two of my favorite things in the world—De La Soul and God’s Word—came together today with the same exact message: check your ego.

The song Ego Trippin by De La Soul might not make perfect lyrical sense, but it hits in the soul. Why? Because their music always carried this deeper truth: stop trying to be something you’re not, and just own your style. That same theme runs straight through Proverbs 27, which shows us step by step how t...

What if the small foolish acts you overlook every day are the very things wrecking your biggest dreams? In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast, we break down the wisdom of Proverbs 26, a wild story from Marvin Gaye’s backyard, and how to avoid the foolish decisions that derail your life.

This episode takes us to an unforgettable moment: standing on a third-story balcony overlooking Marvin Gaye’s backyard while the s...

What happens when a father and son connect over a new Amazon Prime series? 🎬 In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we dive into The Runarounds—a story of friendship, chasing dreams, and finding magic in the moment.

The Runarounds (@therunaroundsband + @therunarounds_series) are more than a band or a show—they’re a movement. In this episode, I bring my son Maddox into the conversation as we talk about what happens whe...