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Looking for a blueprint to build influence that actually changes lives, not just algorithms?
We sit down with author and speaker Jimmy Jean to unpack purpose, presence, and the real work of becoming someone people can trust.
From Brooklyn roots and a single-mom household to a mission fueled by faith, Jimmy shares how community shaped his resilience and why he believes influence is something you earn offline through kindness, consistency, and service long before you count a single like.
We get honest about fatherhood and healing: the fear that surfaced when he learned he’d have a son, the therapy that followed, and the realization that kids need presence more than perfection. Jimmy takes us inside his creative process for The Purpose-Driven Influencer the late-night spark, the roller coaster of self-doubt, and the simple, repeatable habits that carried him across the finish line.
We talk intention over outcomes, letting purpose steer your goals, and why chasing viral moments can leave you empty while a quiet act of service can change someone’s life.
If you’re tired of clout-chasing culture and want a practical, soul-centered path to meaningful impact, this conversation is for you. You’ll hear real stories about encouraging strangers, building daily rituals of stillness and prayer, and keeping “artifacts of purpose” to revisit when doubt creeps in. We don’t just define purpose-driven influence we model it, one small, faithful step at a time.
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Chapters
1. Warm Open & Guest Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Mission of the Show & Community Focus (00:04:55)
3. Jimmy’s Story: Brooklyn, Family, Resilience (00:08:55)
4. Fatherhood, Healing, and Being Present (00:13:35)
5. Writing The Purpose-Driven Influencer (00:21:45)
6. The Creative Roller Coaster & Finishing (00:27:05)
7. Influence vs. Followers: What Truly Counts (00:32:30)
8. Purpose, Faith, and Identity (00:38:45)
9. Intention Over Outcomes in Goals (00:43:50)
10. Daily Practices: Staying Grounded Offline (00:48:10)
11. Health, Therapy, and Longevity in Purpose (00:53:35)
12. Encouragement to Start Small & Keep Going (00:57:20)
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