The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.
Episodes
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...
What do you really want in life?
It’s one of the hardest questions we can face—personally, professionally, spiritually, and financially. And if you don’t have an immediate answer, that’s OK. Most of us don’t. But that’s where the real work begins.
In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, Kelly unpacks the question his friend Mirko asked him that shook him to the core: “What do you want?” That moment led him to Proverbs 23—a p...
Encouragement isn’t just nice to have—it’s the ultimate unfair advantage in life and business. In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I share a lesson from my Pops: the one thing we fail at the most and work at the least is communication. Sometimes that communication is a question, other times it’s silence—but most often, it’s the kind word that sparks a fire inside all of us.
From walking with my daughter Brooklyn, to stu...
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THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents Terra started as a hairstylist with just a few hundred dollars to her name, packing up everything she owned and moving across the country to Las Vegas in pursuit of something bigger. It didn’t take long for Terra to uncover the power of high-ticket services, specifically, hair extensions, as a pathway to financial freedom.But when the industry continued to fall short with poor-quality products,...
You’re either walking into the fire, standing in the fire, or coming out of the fire. The fire is life’s trials—the setbacks, the heat, the refining moments that shape us. In this episode, Kelly unpacks Proverbs 17 and shows why the fire isn’t meant to destroy you but to separate, refine, and purify you.
From real-life stories of business challenges, family lessons, and friendships forged in tough seasons, Kelly reveals a road map f...
They told us “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But let’s be real—words shape destinies, heal wounds, and can break spirits faster than any stone ever could.
In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we explore the true power of words through the lens of Proverbs 15:
Why a gentle answer can transform conflict into peace.
How your words reveal the condition of your heart.
The connection betw...
THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presentsGreg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis – Is an author, public speaker, and motivational dream influencer. Leveraging his career in entertainment into a full-service multi-media management and production company, Honest Management LLC., this A&R, Chi-town representative, and Hip Hop artist-turned-businessman – stands out for his ability to identify, nurture and elevate true talent. He is the male half ...
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Ever had everything lined up perfectly—only to watch it all fall apart because of one tiny overlooked detail? In this episode, Kelly Cardenas shares a hilarious but powerful story about spilling a protein shake all over his outfit and what it revealed about life, leadership, and Proverbs 9.
From wardrobe malfunctions to forgotten Garth Brooks tickets, Kelly unpacks how wisdom and foolishness often...
What does it really mean to smell good in life, leadership, and faith? In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, Kelly shares a powerful lesson inspired by his 13-year-old son’s bold statement: “Dad, I know how to smell good.”
From cologne collections to Proverbs 5, this message unpacks how God calls us to live with wisdom, avoid shiny distractions, and walk in alignment with who He designed us to be. Kelly connects this trut...
THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents Leigh Steinberg, premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Chairman of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings, is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands. He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire. During his 50-year career, Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coac...
What if the things you thought disqualified you—like growing up in a trailer park—were actually your greatest superpowers?
In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I sit down with Amy Jo Martin—author, entrepreneur, and digital renegade who helped shape how the world’s biggest names show up online. From teaching Shaquille O’Neal how to tweet, to guiding The Rock and Dana White into the digital spotlight, to scaling Tony Hsie...
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What does a sold-out Madison Square Garden, a live podcast, and Proverbs 29 have in common? Everything.
In this episode, Kelly Cardenas reflects on seeing Kill Tony sell out Madison Square Garden—18,000 people filling the world’s most famous arena, not for a concert or comedy show, but for a podcast. This sparks a bigger question handed down from his pops: “Boy, how big is God? He’s only as big ...
THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsWhat are you really rooted and grounded in? On Episode 700, Kelly Cardenas shares the timeless wisdom of his father — the powerful question, “Boy, what do you do?” At first, it felt frustrating. But when adversity struck — from being robbed multiple times in business to facing life’s toughest losses — that question became the anchor.This episode is about more than business growth or success stori...
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