Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles

Dara McKinley is a spiritual teacher and psychology expert who discovered the transformative power of forgiveness through her own unexpected crisis.In 2012, with two decades of psychology and spirituality behind her, Dara McKinley faced a difficult situation that none of her previous knowledge could improve. Feeling called to try forgiveness, she searched online for a forgiveness ‘how-to’ and quickly discovered that there was so much about why one should forgive, but nothing about how. Needing directions to follow, she decided to make her own forgiveness step-by-step, which upon completion, left her feeling peaceful for the first time in three years. Impressed by forgiveness’ effectiveness she quickly became a devotee. Over the coming years, her experience with forgiveness would deepen and so would her awareness of popular forgiveness understanding. Specifically she saw that most people had something they wanted to forgive but they didn’t know how. She also saw that mainstream forgiveness definitions were act

Devin Morris is a former Texas A&M football player that has achieved some amazing things in his life. A Caldwell native and current coach at Franklin High School, Devin shared powerful insights on life and success. We talked about his upbringing, his journey as an Aggie, and how he’s now making a positive impact as a teacher and coach. @dmorris_11#devinmorris #texasamfootball #gogetitSocial Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this episode we discuss the mentor backgrounds, the history of the Boys II Men Mentor program and the importance of mentors. Thanks to Dr. Lars Rascoe and David Gibson for all they do to make a positive impact. @boysiimenincboyziimen.org#boysIImen #indy #gogetit 

Pete Neubig co-founded Empire Industries Realty & Property Management in Houston, TX, which he sold to Mynd Management, where he served as VP of Eastern Operations. He is now the co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, an online platform connecting the real estate industry with virtual team members globally. Pete is a past board member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and hosts the NARPM Radio Podcast. #peteneubig #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

NaTasha Grimes is a former elementary educator turned educational consultant and CEO of Ascension Solutions Consulting. With over a decade of classroom teaching experience and advanced expertise in education and human development, she is passionate about empowering K-12 educators to transform classroom management through self-awareness and personality-based strategies.As a Certified Wired That Way Personality Trainer, NaTasha equips educators and school leaders with tools to reduce discipline issues and create environments where students thrive as their authentic selves.Hailing from rural Virginia, NaTasha combines her deep-rooted values with proven strategies to help educators foster impactful and lasting change. Known for her keen ability to build strong, meaningful relationships, she brings connection and collaboration to every solution she provides. Join her to discover practical strategies to elevate your classrooms and schools to the next level. @tashag_justme @ascensionsolutionsascension-solutions.com#

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a leadership development speaker, award-winning author, and U.S. Marine Officer on a mission to build resilient, purpose-driven leaders. As founder of Parent-Child-Connect, he equips parents, educators, and organizations with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation. Known since childhood as the “life of the party,” Olaolu pours his exuberant energy and imagination into everything he does, and it shows on every stage, in every book, and on every page of this site.https://parent-child-connect.com#majorogunyemi #marinecorp #author #speaker #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Chip Baker interviewing Desmond Jones at Ignite Performance Lab in Conroe, Tx. @igniteperformancelabtx @d_jonestraining#desmondjones #igniteperformancelab #gogetitSocial Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

William "Will" Sweet is a former NFL offensive tackle who played for the UNC Tar Heels before joining teams like the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys between 2019 and 2021. Following his football career, has become a business entrepreneur and investor. operates Sweet EV Rides, a company focused on car rentals and subscription services, often leveraging Turo for passive income. It is part of his broader investment portfolio, Sweet Ventures, LLC, which also includes real estate. @sweet904sweetevrides.org#willsweet #nfl #entrepreneur #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Boaz I. Bivens is a passionate speaker, author, and mentor dedicated to helping people understand the weight of their choices—and the freedom that follows better decisions. Through raw personal experiences and faith-led guidance, Boaz empowers students, educators, and leaders to grow through what they go through.Whether he’s writing books or speaking on stage, his mission remains the same: inspire change, provoke thought, and lead others toward lasting transformation. @boazi.bivensboazbivens.comYoutubehttps://youtu.be/XgsGeGZKvXQ#boazbivens #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner, podcaster and thought-leader. She is redefining how we unleash purpose, level up our success and create sustainable happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. After two decades of success in corporate leadership and social selling, she started writing and keynote speaking to empower others to "be who they came to be" and create, own and live the life they desire, envision and deserve. Tara has a true passion and talent for guiding others to harness and realize their full potential. @tararenzetararenze.com#tararenze #author #keynotespeaker #emotionalintelligence #podcast #thoughtleader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Lloyd Jackson is the Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District. With more than two decades of experience as an educator—beginning as a high school mathematics teacher and bus driver, and later serving as a principal, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent—Dr. Lloyd Jackson has dedicated his career to helping students achieve their full potential. His journey has shaped his belief that education is both a calling and a responsibility. #drlloydjackson #teaxarkana #arkansas #superintendent #education #leader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this interview we discuss our journeys in personal growth, our efforts to be of service and our new projects.Amy is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author of "The Energy Bus Field Guide" , a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy. She is an experienced HR and learning and development executive who builds award-winning employment brands, corporate universities, leadership development programs, and organizational well-being strategies. She is a certified high-performance consultant, master trainer, and executive coach who works with executives to develop exceptional talent and cultures that win in the marketspace while having fun achieving superior results. @amypkelly1Amypkelly.com #amypkelly #PersonalGrowth #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Mayra Bullock (Houston, TX) began her dance training in the Houston IndependentSchool District and continued her education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and later at the University of St. Thomas. While at UTEP, she served as Artistic Director of the Victory Warriors Drill & Dance Academy before returning to Houston in 2006 to serve as Assistant Director of the Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance.Mayra made her professional Houston dance debut in 2008 with Urban Souls Dance Company in Across the Waters, a work examining the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. She became USDC’s Rehearsal Director in 2019 and Managing Director in 2025.Mayra currently serves on the board of directors for the Edison Arts Foundation and holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. Coming soon is Urban Soul’s ‘Truth Be Told’ Performance at the Hobby Center in Houston. It is their Annual Black History Month show and they will be celebrating 100yrs and highlighting some amazing community m

Dr. Cara Malone is the Chief Operating Officer for Edwell. She has been in roles where she has overseen principal supervision, leadership development, and system efficiency, focusing on innovative solutions like teacher apprenticeships to combat teacher shortages. With extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and administrator, Malone is known for her passion for public education and for building strong teacher pipelines, even serving as interim superintendent in 2024 before her current role. @malonecara#caramalone #chiefoperatingofficer #principal #education #leader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Justin Pickens transforms educational outcomes by helping teachers rediscover their purpose and impact. With 13 years of experience as a teacher and coach, Justin overcame significant childhood challenges that could have led to incarceration or addiction, instead channeling those experiences into his work as an educational catalyst.After briefly exploring opportunities outside education, Justin returned to his true calling with renewed focus. He has dedicated his career to empowering educators who face burnout and diminishing motivation in today's challenging educational landscape.Justin specializes in helping teachers reconnect with their original passion for education while providing practical strategies to create positive generational change. His approach combines personal resilience techniques with evidence-based teaching methodologies that address modern classroom challenges, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. @justin.pickens.speaks www.getapeptalk.com#justinpickens #transforma

Dr. Kiesha King is a Forbes published author, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and globally awarded leader. She shares valuable strategies to help others cultivate a life of FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and ENJOYMENT. @drkieshaking#drkieshaking #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://chipbaker.lovable.app

Dr. Kiesha King is a Forbes published author, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and globally awarded leader. She shares valuable strategies to help others cultivate a life of FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and ENJOYMENT. @drkieshaking#drkieshaking #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://chipbaker.lovable.app

Chip Baker being interviewed by Coach Jason Haddock to discus tools for athlete success.@coachjhaddock @whartonisd @whstigersfb @whstigersathletics #whartontigers #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, and consultant with over 20 years of experience dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, drive positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. Known for her passion and purpose, Dr. Kelly believes in the transformational power of hope—and the courage it takes to lead with it. Dr. Kelly’s mission is simple yet powerful: to spark hope in every individual and organization she serves. Through her signature System of H.O.P.E., she equips others to foster strong leadership, build supportive cultures, and achieve sustainable, hope-driven success. @leadwithhope.23www.sparkhopeedu.com #DrBrandiKelly #superintendent #author #speaker #consultant #sparkhope #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Creative Director, Jakari Sherman is a recent MacDowell Fellow and Dance Source Houston Artist-in-Residence, who is considered the first modern choreographer of ‘stepping’. For two decades, Jakari has pioneered the integration of traditional and contemporary stepping into full-length concert works, challenging conventions through storytelling, technology, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Jakari is the former Artistic Director of Washington, DC-based Step Afrika!, and an ethnochoreologist conducting research into the culture and history of stepping and other percussive movement practices. His work has been recognized globally for its unique blend of cultural exploration and energetic percussive dance. He is the Director of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, both celebrated works of the Houston Theatre District. @jakarijsherman#jakarisherman #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker