Freedom Fighter Podcast
At the Freedom Fighters Podcast, we passionately believe in freedom—not just as a concept, but as a calling. We believe that God, our forefathers, and our own choices lay the foundation for the freedoms we enjoy today. This podcast is our way of exploring what it really means to live free—financially, personally, and spiritually.
Each episode dives into the real stories of people who are fighting for something bigger than themselves. We believe true financial freedom comes from faithfulness, integrity, and the courage to keep going, even when life gets hard. Through honest conversations and powerful lessons, we share the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that help others pursue freedom on their own terms.
We’re here to grow, to give, and to open doors for others. Because when one of us breaks free, it creates a ripple effect. And we believe that kind of freedom is always worth the fight.
Freedom Fighter Podcast
Leading with Value A Journey of Faith, Family, and Business
In this episode, we talk with Denlis Bertrand explore a powerful story of transformation—how faith, family, and business intersect in the pursuit of purpose. Denlis shares his journey from Trinidad and Tobago to America, overcoming personal struggles, embracing fatherhood, and building a business with a mindset of service. We discuss the cultural influences that shape identity, the balance between work and family, and the lessons learned from navigating life’s toughest moments.
📌 Key Topics:
✅ From Trinidad to America: Cultural influences and personal growth
✅ The role of music in identity and transformation
✅ Overcoming addiction and rebuilding life through faith
✅ Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and business responsibilities
✅ The power of leading with value in entrepreneurship
✅ Lessons from podcasting, networking, and personal branding
This episode is a deep dive into resilience, faith, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to align your personal and professional journey, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss! 🎙️💡
🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Podcasting Setup and Technology Innovations
00:48 Studio Design and Lighting Techniques
01:35 Introduction to the Guest and Their Background
03:16 Cultural Insights: Trinidad and Tobago
05:25 Sports and Education in Trinidad
08:17 The Journey to America and Personal Growth
11:11 Music and Cultural Heritage
14:33 The Role of Music in Trinidadian Culture
25:01 Cultural Heritage and Identity
26:52 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth
29:17 Pursuing Dreams and Facing Challenges
31:12 Transformation Through Fatherhood
34:10 Navigating Relationships and Responsibilities
35:49 The Impact of Music on Life
38:43 A Turning Point: Confronting Addiction
42:36 Dedication to Change and Family
46:02 Marriage and New Beginnings
47:58 Cultural Influences in Trinidad
49:55 Understanding Segregation in Omaha
55:29 Cultural Diversity and Identity
01:02:21 Cultural and Religious Influences
01:05:44 The Hustle Mentality in Trinidad
01:07:57 Journey to Understanding Christianity
01:10:02 Building a Business in America
01:16:09 The Importance of Leading with Value
01:20:04 Insights from Podcasting Experience
01:27:05 Balancing Business and Family Life
I don't want to dive so deep into business that I neglect my family. So I have overcompensated by spending too much time with my family and not enough time in my business. And then the business part is now suffering. So now I'm trying to figure out, how do I switch back over? The guy who answered my question in conference, he says, when it comes to family time, it's not about quantities, it's about quality and understanding that even if it's 15 minutes that you spend with your, or half an hour that you spend with your son or daughter or wife, that 15 minutes must be so valuable that it replaces the equivalent of five hours together.
So, have you ever heard of or have you ever watched the movie Come into America? Yes, you have the first one. The only one that matters. Yeah, exactly. So every time I think of you or talk to you, that's what I imagine that was the you imagine me with a lion. So yeah, that's what I'm waiting for you to come out as this big prince from Africa. don't like that's you came to America. Yeah. But you're not from Africa, but you play the African drums.
That's kind of, okay. right. All right. Yeah. There we go. Anyhow, So obviously with that joke and that comment, you're not from America. So what kind of start off a little bit of background and more importantly, it's like negative 10 degrees outside you.
Definitely came from somewhere warmer than this. Why Nebraska? So those are my two questions. How'd you get to America and why Nebraska? So negative 10 degrees, let me just talk to that. You all use Fahrenheit. The rest of the world uses Celsius. But it's tide. Trader and Tobago uses Celsius. So minus seven degrees is actually minus 20 something Celsius. So when I tell my friends back home, yay, you're going minus.
23 degrees Celsius they're like you just say minus because the lower in Trinidad is 23 degrees Celsius which is like 74 degrees Fahrenheit that's the low that's the lowest it would ever get it doesn't get below that so let me just show that to you yeah I am from the island of Trinidad and Tobago.
For those that don't know where that is that is off the coast of Venezuela for those that don't know where that is you need to get a map or globe and look for South America. But most people know it's a Caribbean island. It's a twin island country. It's Trinidad and Tobago. A lot of people leave out the Tobago part. And Tobago is a very important part of our culture.