Made to be Great with Josh Velazquez
I believe that we were all Made to be Great! This podcast will get into topics like leadership, marriage, parenting, masculinity, society, pop culture, Christianity and from time to time even politics. The connecting theme is how to reach for greatness in all of these areas of our life!
Episodes
44 episodes
Identity, Framing, and Impact | with Josh Velazquez
How to Transform Your Mindset & Embrace GrowthFeeling stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by setbacks? This episode is your game-changer. Josh dives into powerful mental frameworks and real-life stories that helped...
Parenting for Today | With Jess Velazquez
Parenting toddlers is physically exhausting. Parenting teenagers? That’s emotionally exhausting.Josh and Jess dive into the realities of raising three girls, from senior-year transitions to late‑night talks, shifting expectations, and le...
The Hidden Strategy | Save Thousands on College Costs with Eric Currie
How to Navigate College Financials & Make the Most Informed Decisions for Your StudentIn this episode, Josh is joined by Eric Curry, a veteran in Christian higher education, to share practical insights for parents and students navig...
The Secret to Real Success | Service, Community & Living with Purpose with Angie
In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Angie Turley for a raw, honest conversation about resilience, sobriety, service, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life.Angie shares her powerful story — ...
The Secret to Breaking Your Income Ceiling (It’s Not Strategy or Mindset) | With Jerrid Sebesta
What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t your strategy… or even your mindset?In this powerful episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Jerrid Sebesta reveals the real breakthrough behind growth, income, and fulfillment—and it’s something m...
Why You’re Losing Houses Even With the Same Offer
If you’re trying to buy a home right now, you might be focusing on the wrong thing.In this episode of the Made to Be Great podcast, we break down what actually determines whether your offer gets accepted—and why buyers lose homes even w...
Do One More: The Mindset & Habits of High Performers
Most people don’t fail because they lack talent…They fail because they stop too soon.In this episode of the Made To Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Carrie Guerrero to break down what truly separates high performers from everyo...
Stop Chasing Deals (Do This Instead) | Brent Tallman
Brent Tallman shares his journey from digging ditches in Florida heat to building a thriving mortgage business — and the mindset shift that changed everything.This conversation goes beyond business. It’s about purpose, faith, adversity,...
The “Silent Crash” No One’s Talking About in Housing
Is the housing market really fine… or did it already crash in a way no one’s talking about?After hosting a heated debate between Colton Lindsay and Logan Mohtashami, Josh breaks down what actually happened — not as a moderator, but as s...
From Single Mom to Top Loan Officer | The Leap That Changed Everything
What happens when your career collapses, your confidence disappears, and life forces you to start over?In this powerful episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Melanie French, a top-producing loan officer at Fairway...
Why Most People Feel Stuck Today (Focus, Hustle & The Path Forward) ARJUN DHINGRA
In this episode with special guest ARJUN DHINGRA, we dive into the real reasons people feel stuck in life and business—and the disciplines that help high performers stay focused and keep moving forward.We talk about:• Why focusing o...
The Black & White Conversation Everyone Avoids — But We Had It | Marriage, Race & Hard Truths
In this episode, we talk about fear, race, perception, and the conversations most people avoid having. No yelling. No politics. Just honesty.Sterlin admitted something uncomfortable.Josh asked questions most people are too afraid to...
Winning in Mortgage: Fairway Independent Mortgage CEO Steve Jacobson on Speed, Trust & Leadership
In this special episode of Made to Be Great, Josh sits down with Steve Jacobson, CEO and Founder of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, for a transparent and powerful conversation about leadership, faith, discipline...
Will Housing Crash 50% in 2026? Colton Lindsay vs. Logan Mohtashami
Is a 50% housing crash coming in 2026 — or is that fear-driven hype?In this intense debate, Colton Lindsay and Logan Mohtashami go head-to-head on the future of the U.S. housing market.Colton argues that a cashflow c...
I Survived 2008, Discrimination, and Burnout - This Is What Kept Me Standing
Most people quit when pressure hits.Laura Mead chose gratitude.In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Laura Mead to unpack a 30-year journey through real estate, mortgages, financial planning, and leade...
Real Estate Through Crisis, Growth & Faith (26 Years of Lessons)
In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with longtime friend and real estate partner Christi Ramey, a seasoned realtor with 26 years of experience, to unpack real lessons from real estate, life, faith, and resilience.
Men, Modesty & Responsibility | Healing, Self-Control & Godly Leadership
In this episode of the Made to Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with Sterlin for a raw, honest conversation about men, modesty, healing, and responsibility.Sterlin shares personal experiences, faith-based insight, and practical wisdom o...
Part 2: Modesty, Masculinity & Responsibility in Gen Z Dating | New Year 2026 Conversation
Welcome to Part 2 of the Made to Be Great Podcast New Year 2026 conversation.In this episode, Josh and his oldest daughter Juliana go deeper into a faith-centered discussion on modesty, responsibility, masculinity, and self-control in G...
Part 1: Gen Z Dating, Modesty, Anxiety & “Performative” Culture | New Year 2026 Conversation
Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on the Made to Be Great Podcast.In this special New Year episode, Josh is joined by his oldest daughter, Juliana, for an honest father–daughter conversation about faith, growth, and culture across ge...
Still Waiting? Here’s How to Trust God | BONUS POD
Josh shares a powerful perspective: it’s even more inspiring to see someone trust God and worship Him while waiting, rather than only celebrating when they receive answers. Faith is not just in the miracle — it’s in the patience, trust, and pra...
She Lost a Navy SEAL Son… A Mother’s Strength with Karen Vaughn
Today on the Made To Be Great podcast, I sit down with Gold Star Mom Karen Vaughn—mother of Navy SEAL Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team Six), who gave his life during his fifth combat deployment.This conversation will shift your perspective on...
Enduring Pain: Losing Cheer, Finding Purpose | How God Used My Hardest Season
In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Made To Be Great Podcast, Josh sits down with his oldest daughter, Juliana, to share her story of passion, pain, faith, and purpose.From falling in love with co...
How to Keep Moving Forward When Life Gets Hard
Josh opens up about something that’s been on his heart lately — resilience. Not the motivational quote version, but the real side of pushing forward when life gets heavy, when fear takes over, or when you’re stuck replaying a five-minute conver...