Humble Renegade Podcast

Episode 2 | Who We Are

Bookie + Kesha Gates Season 1 Episode 2

How do you navigate life? What principles and philosophies shape the way you move through the world? In this episode of The Humble Renegade, we dive deep into how our personal philosophies and leadership styles impact our journey—from sports and business to faith and servant leadership.

We explore:
💡 The Importance of Self-Reflection – Identifying the patterns, habits, and values that define how you show up
💡 Developing a Personal Philosophy – Why understanding how you operate is just as important as what you do
💡 The Get It Done Method™ – Kesha’s framework for turning dreams into reality through intentional internal and external work
💡 The G7 Philosophy™ – Bookie’s leadership model that prioritizes people, place, and proximity in community engagement
💡 Who Knows You & What They Know About You – How to shape your legacy and control your narrative

If you've ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, this episode will challenge you to define your philosophy and live with greater clarity and purpose.

📢 What’s YOUR approach to life? What do people know you for? Let’s talk about it.

Show Notes:

🎙 Key Topics

  • Welcome Back! Defining our approach to life
  • Why This Conversation Matters – Recognizing patterns in your life
  • Sports, Leadership & Life’s Mileposts – How past experiences shape who we become
  • What Do People Come to You For? – Recognizing your natural gifts and influence
  • Philosophy as a Tool for Success – Why defining your approach matters
  • The Get It Done Method – Kesha breaks down her 9-step process for clarity and action
  • Why Most People Build Things Backwards – Common mistakes in leadership & business
  • The G7 Philosophy – Bookie’s leadership framework for community engagement
  • The Power of Proximity – Why understanding people, place, and policy is critical for change
  • The Role of Failure in Success – Learning from setbacks instead of avoiding them
  • Change is Inevitable – Are You Ready? – Why 2025 will be different, and how to adapt
  • Final Takeaways & Encouragement – Be curious about your own life instead of others’
  • Who Knows You & What They Know About You – Controlling your narrative and legacy

💡 Affirmation of the Episode:
"Be curious and pay attention. You are important, and what you bring to the world is unique." – Kesha
"It’s not about what you know, it’s about who knows you—and what they know about you." – Bookie

🔥 Join the Conversation:
What’s your personal philosophy? How do you approach life, leadership, and faith? Share your thoughts using #HumbleRenegades and tag us!

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