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The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
Kelly Cardenas
726 episodes
19 hours ago
Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.
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Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.
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The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#727 You Can’t Make This Stuff Up | God’s Sense of Humor, Timing & Consistency in Proverbs 10

God’s timing, humor, and consistency are too perfect to miss. This episode dives deep into the divine alignment between Scripture, music, and memory—showing that you can’t make this stuff up. When songs from Maverick City Music—“Too Good to Not Believe,” “Refiner,” and “Kingdom” featuring the lyric “Do you wanna know what Heaven looks like? It’s looking like me and you”—randomly shuffled into my quiet time, it felt like heaven itself was speaking.

In this powerful reflection, I share how Proverbs 10, my parents’ timeless wisdom, and a “random” playlist all collided to prove one truth: God’s consistency is undefeated. Verse after verse reminds us that righteousness brings joy, diligence beats laziness, and wisdom invites discipline. My mom used to say, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one,” and my pops would remind me, “Boy, you’re the greatest—so act accordingly.” Turns out, they were echoing what God wrote 3,000 years ago.

💡 Key Takeaways from Proverbs 10:

  • Honor your parents by listening and applying (v.1)

  • Diligence + prudence = success (v.4–5, 26)

  • Integrity creates security (v.9)

  • Speaking life is an unfair advantage (v.11, 13, 18–21, 31–32)

  • Wisdom stores up knowledge (v.14)

  • Love is the ultimate power play (v.12)

  • Righteousness brings joy and protection (v.28–30)

This is what heaven looks like—it’s looking like me and you, refined by fire, purified by love, and strengthened by faith. God doesn’t just call us; He gives us the answers to the test. His consistency is not coincidence—it’s confirmation.

✨ Watch now to experience how God speaks through timing, humor, and everyday moments.
If you’ve ever doubted that God sees you, this episode will remind you: He’s too good to not believe.

🙏 Thank you Mama. Thank you Pops. Thank you God. And thank you Maverick City Music for the soundtrack that heaven queued up right on time.


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19 hours ago
18 minutes 37 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#726 How to Get Any Mentor You Want: 5 steps to gain access

This real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno inspired me to share the exact 5-step formula top founders, athletes, and entrepreneurs told me when I asked what it takes to be mentored by the best — and why they all gave the same answer.

What if you could get any mentor you wanted—from world-class founders to pro athletes, musicians, and elite entrepreneurs? In this real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno, I open up about the lessons I’ve learned from running in elite circles and what the most successful people in the world told me when I asked them to mentor me.

In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I reveal the five exact steps that every high-level leader gave me when I asked what it would take to be mentored by them. These conversations happened at different times, in different countries, and across different industries—yet every single one of them said the same thing. The secret wasn’t money, luck, or networking—it was something far more powerful.

If you’ve ever wanted to break into elite circles, build authentic mentor relationships, and create a life-changing connection with the people who inspire you most, this episode will show you how.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔥 The #1 mindset that attracts mentors instantly
💡 The five-step method that elite leaders all agree on
🚀 How to make top mentors want to invest in you
💬 Real stories from Kelly’s personal journey in business, entertainment, and leadership

Listen, learn, and take your first Inchstone toward your next level.

👉 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for more transformational conversations.

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20 minutes 32 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#725 Proverbs 6 – The Hidden Cost of Debt and the Freedom of Diligence

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When you fall into debt—financial, spiritual, or emotional—it doesn’t just drain your bank account, it hijacks your peace. In this episode of Inchstones, Kelly Cardenas breaks down Proverbs 6 to reveal how ancient wisdom still offers modern strategies for financial freedom, personal discipline, and spiritual peace. Discover how staying out of debt isn’t just about money—it’s about keeping your character, integrity, and energy under your own control.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why debt is more than a money issue—it’s a control issue.

  • How “Inchstones,” small consistent actions, lead to lasting financial and spiritual freedom.

  • The blueprint from Proverbs 6 for breaking free from what controls you.

  • Why diligence, not luck, is the real secret to abundance.

  • How ants can teach us everything we need to know about staying consistent and debt-free.

Through humor, reflection, and a God moment or two, Kelly reminds us that debt—of any kind—starts small and ends heavy. But freedom comes inch by inch, when we return to wisdom, grace, and diligence.

🎧 Tune in and realign your heart, mind, and skills to the rhythm of freedom.
🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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1 week ago
17 minutes 42 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#724“Boy, You Better Straighten Up!” — How Listening Becomes Your Unfair Advantage

In a world that rewards noise, discover why your quiet confidence—rooted in listening—unlocks wisdom, peace, and purpose.


Ever feel like the world’s shouting at you to speak louder, hustle harder, and prove your worth? This episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast flips that script. Inspired by Proverbs 1 and his father’s timeless phrase—“Boy, you better straighten up!”—Kelly invites you to rediscover one of the most underrated superpowers: listening.

Maybe you’ve felt unheard, overlooked, or just plain tired of all the noise. You’re not alone. But what if the real strength isn’t in shouting to be seen—it’s in quieting your spirit long enough to hear what truly matters?

Through raw reflection, scripture, and a nod to hip-hop legend Talib Kweli’s “Listen,” this episode reveals how the simple act of tuning in—really tuning in—can give you an unfair advantage in leadership, relationships, and life.

You’ll walk away understanding:
🎧 Who and what to listen to when everything feels loud
💡 How wisdom, understanding, and peace flow when you get quiet
🔥 Why listening to God’s voice changes how you move in the world

Your next breakthrough isn’t hiding in the noise—it’s waiting in the silence.
So… who and what are you listening to?

👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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1 week ago
19 minutes 32 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#723 It’s Not That Serious: How Laughter Unlocks Joy, Wisdom & the Magic of Proverbs 31

In this episode, Kelly Cardenas dives deep into the power of not taking life so seriously. Laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s a mindset that opens the door to joy, wisdom, and divine alignment. Proverbs 31 reminds us that joy is noble, confidence-building, and wildly contagious.

When you laugh, you invite magic into your current circumstances. Joy makes you more diligent, intelligent, generous, and dignified—it shapes your words, protects your peace, and even enhances your beauty. It’s not that serious. So today, find something—anything—to laugh at, and fall in love with where you are right now.

And to prove it’s not that serious, Kelly puts this theory into action by calling his friends randomly during this podcast—without them even knowing they’re live! The hilarious reactions, spontaneous laughter, and genuine connection bring this episode’s message to life in real time.

✨ Key Takeaways:

  • Spend your energy on what brings wisdom—it will lead to joy

  • Be intoxicated with joy; let it fuel diligence and perseverance

  • Joy fosters ingenuity, prudence, and generosity

  • Laughter creates beauty, honor, and protection

  • Joy can’t be accomplished—it must be accepted

💡 Proverbs 31 isn’t just about virtue—it’s about vibrant joy.
🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and let joy remind you that magic is already happening.

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💼 Sponsored by: Cardenas Law Group
🎬 Executive Producer: Brooklyn Cardenas

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1 week ago
35 minutes 9 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#722 LOVELL CASIERO

Lovell Casiero is a powerhouse in leadership, hospitality, and personal development, known for her dynamic blend of corporate strategy, ministry leadership, and motivational speaking. As the Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and a former leader of a global television ministry, Lovell Casiero has mastered the art of merging faith, business, and empowerment to create lasting impact.

Born and raised in the South, Lovell’s journey began humbly as a sales administrator and evolved into an executive role leading teams, shaping culture, and driving commercial success. Her decade of leadership in her family’s television ministry saw exponential growth — from local airwaves to major global networks like BET — showcasing her ability to expand vision and influence on a worldwide stage.

Today, Lovell Casiero is a renowned author, inspirational speaker, and certified life coach whose story is built on perseverance, authenticity, and heart. Her coaching and speaking style center on the transformative power of vulnerability — teaching others how to turn trials into triumphs and setbacks into stepping stones.

With deep southern roots and a hospitality-driven heart, Lovell believes every challenge is a chance to grow stronger and lift others higher. Whether she’s on stage, in the boardroom, or mentoring leaders one-on-one, her message is clear: Never give up, rise again, and win with purpose.

🎙️ Watch this full episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas to experience Lovell Casiero’s incredible story of faith, resilience, leadership, and transformation.

👉 Subscribe to The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast here: https://solo.to/kellycardenas
🔗 Connect with Lovell on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lovellcasiero
📚 Explore her books and publications: Lovell Casiero on Amazon

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💼 This episode is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group — protecting dreams, defending legacies, and leading with integrity.
🎬 Executive Producer: Brooklyn Cardenas

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1 week ago
1 hour 36 minutes 16 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#721"You Are the Greatest—So Act Accordingly!" | Proverbs 28 & The Power of Character

What if someone told you every day, “You are the greatest—so act accordingly”… and then actually lived it out?

That’s exactly what our Pops said to us growing up—and my big brother, my best friend, my hero, Big Rob, took that message and made it his life’s blueprint.

In this special episode of Inch Stones, we dive into Proverbs 28, a chapter that reveals what unparalleled, impeccable character looks like in action. From boldness like a lion to humility that honors God, it’s a roadmap for living with integrity, faith, and courage—just like Big Rob.

This one’s part celebration, part reflection, and all heart. You’ll walk away challenged to rise a little higher, love a little deeper, and act accordingly.

💡 Proverbs 28 Principles Highlighted:

  • Be bold as a lion (v.1)

  • Use discernment & knowledge (v.2,7)

  • Be generous & honest (v.3,22,27,13)

  • Seek wise counsel (v.4,5,9,11)

  • Do right business for the right reasons (v.6,8,10,12,17,18)

  • Stay humble (v.14,15,21)

  • Work your land—stay faithful in your purpose (v.19,20)

  • Speak truth in love (v.23)

  • Honor your parents (v.24)

  • Trust the Lord in all things (v.25,26,28)

Big Rob doesn’t just know these traits—he embodies them. He’s the living proof that greatness isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance, resilience, grit, and grace.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Big Rob.
Your character lights the way for all of us. Mama and Pops would be proud—and I sure am.

👇 Drop a comment to share who your “Big Rob” is—the person who inspires you to act accordingly.

Watch more Inch Stones episodes:
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🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

This edition of The VIBE Report is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group.


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1 week ago
23 minutes 8 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#720 The Difference Between Trying and Doing – Wisdom from Proverbs 9

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast In this powerful episode, motivational speaker and bestselling author Kelly Cardenas breaks down the life-changing lesson his father taught him about the difference between trying and doing—a message every entrepreneur, leader, and creator needs to hear. If you’ve ever wondered why consistency separates the good from the great, this episode rooted in Proverbs 9 will hit home.Kelly shares the unforgettable lessons from his pops—why there’s no such thing as being “half-pregnant,” how wisdom and foolishness both make the same promises but only one delivers, and why being “rooted and grounded in truth” changes everything.This episode isn’t just about action—it’s about alignment. When your Heart (beliefs), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions) connect, that’s when transformation happens.💡 Inchstones:1️⃣ Don’t “try” to start—just start.2️⃣ Anchor your actions in truth.3️⃣ Study Proverbs 9 and journal one verse a day to build spiritual and mental muscle.🎧 Listen to this episode and discover:The hidden wisdom behind “trying vs. doing.”Why wisdom always delivers and foolishness doesn’t.How faith and focus can redefine success in your daily life. Explore the book: Inchstones: The VIBE Within Listen to more episodes: The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast Subscribe for weekly wisdom: YouTube ChannelThis edition of The VIBE Report is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group — protecting what matters most. Wisdom or foolishness — they promise the same thing, but only one delivers. The difference? Truth.

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3 weeks ago
20 minutes 56 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#719 Proverbs 18: Are You Even Supposed to Be Here? Seeing Miracles in God’s Timing

Ever asked yourself, “Am I even supposed to be here?” In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we unpack Proverbs 18 through a powerful question Kelly’s father often asked: “Boy, are you even supposed to be in this place?”

This isn’t doubt — it’s direction. When we shift our focus to the miracles already surrounding us, we start seeing how God is working even when we can’t. Proverbs 18 reminds us to count our blessings, guard our hearts, choose our words with wisdom, and trust that His timing is perfect.

Discover how humility, gratitude, and diligence align you with God’s plan — and why the peace you’ve been chasing has been waiting for you to slow down, praise Him, and chill.

Listen now and shift your focus to the miracles in motion.

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Join the movement. Focus on the miracles. Praise in the process. Live The VIBE.

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3 weeks ago
34 minutes 4 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#718 BOBBITO GARCIA - KOOL BOB LOVE

NYC native Bobbito García is a visionary creative who has put an indelible footprint on multiple urban movements.

During the 1990s, the legendary air personality was one-half of the “Stretch and Bobbito” program on WKCR. The duo introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, and Wu-Tang, as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their platform exceed 300 million. In 1998, the Source Magazine voted them as “The Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All Time,“ and in 2023, they were inducted into the NAB Radio Hall of Fame.

As the progenitor of sneaker journalism, García penned his landmark Source article “Confessions of a Sneaker Addict” in 1990, then in 2003 became the critically acclaimed author of Where’d You Get Those? NYC’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987(Testify Books). In 2005, ESPN’s “It’s The Shoes” series, hosted by Bobbito, became the first show on the subject in broadcasting history. 

A former professional basketball player in Puerto Rico, García performed in the ground breaking Nike “Freestyle” commercial. In 2007, the brand released seven co-designed Air Force 1 sneakers bearing his name. The voice of EA Sports’ popular NBA Street video game is also a world-renowned DJ who has spun world, soul and jazz music at Lincoln Center, Central Park SummerStage, and the Smithsonian (DC). Bobbito was also featured playing his vinyl records in the 2022 NBA x Google commercial. 

As an award-winning filmmaker, García has directed Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC (PBS, Netflix), Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (Showtime, Netflix), and NY Times “Critics’ Pick" Rock Rubber 45s (Smithsonian African American Film Festival 2018 official selection). Transitioning to TV, he also directed eight “SneakerCenter” episodes for ESPN+.

A founding member of the Kennedy Center’s Hip Hop Culture Council and a 2018 Wesleyan University “Distinguished Alumni Award” recipient,  "Kool Bob Love” currently produces his b-ball tournament Full Court 21™ in four continents, co-produces Stretch & Bobbito + The M19s Band music, is a DJ/Host on Apple Music Hits’ “Stretch and Bobbito Radio,“ and is the proud author of his children’s book titled Aim High, Little Giant, Aim High! and memoir Bobbito’s Book of B-ball Bong Bong.  Shop all things Bobbito here


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3 weeks ago
51 minutes 49 seconds

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#717 The Hand Towel Test & Proverbs 11 – The Blueprint for Real Friendship

At 2:30 in the morning, on the hard floor of a freezing Whittier College dorm room, Kelly discovered what true friendship really looks like.
His best friend Will—brother for over 41 years—rose from the comfort of his warm bed to “help.” But instead of a blanket or a pillow… Will handed Kelly a hand towel.

That night became more than a funny college memory. It turned into a lesson about humility, integrity, and character—the kind that Proverbs 11 describes so perfectly.

In this episode, Kelly shares how:

  • Real friends sharpen you, not just comfort you

  • Integrity and humility build the foundation of lifelong relationships

  • True generosity is rooted in doing right for the right reasons

  • Laughter can heal and strengthen the bond between brothers

  • Proverbs 11 shows us that doing good business and being good people are inseparable

Here’s the VIBE: Friendship built on truth lasts longer than comfort built on convenience.

Even a hand towel can teach you how to love better when your heart’s in the right place.

So here’s the question: Who’s the “Will” in your life—and do they know how much you appreciate them?

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This Episode Is Brought To You By…
🌟 Cardenas Law Group
– Protecting what matters most.

🌟 Inchstones: The Vibe Within
– Transform your life one Inchstone at a time.

🌟 The VIBE Method™ Framework
– Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), Skills (actions).

👉 Discover all exclusive partners and offers here: solo.to/kellycardenas

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MORE WAYS TO VIBE WITH US
📩 The VIBE Report Newsletter
📘 Inchstones: The Vibe Within (Book)
📘 The VIBE Method™ (Book)

🌎 Official Website

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ABOUT THE SHOW
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time.
The VIBE isn’t just the energy you bring—it’s how people feel when you leave.

Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful storytelling to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.

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4 weeks ago
25 minutes 56 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#716 How a Navy SEAL Builds Businesses: Jeff Engel’s OODA Mindset"

Jeff Engel—former Navy SEAL and CEO of LocationTech—brings battlefield clarity and boardroom wisdom to this conversation. From heart attack scares to hot tea mishaps, Jeff shows how the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) isn’t just military strategy—it’s a roadmap for life, parenting, and business.

What you’ll hear:

  • Why “no regrets” matters more than “no mistakes”

  • How grace helps balance discipline and self-talk

  • Jeff’s heart attack story—and how it reshaped his approach to leadership

  • The connection between SEAL training and parenting with freedom, not fear

  • What Carlsbad, Encinitas, Fish 101 tacos, and procurement all teach us about timing and trust

  • How the VIBE Method™ (Heart, Mind, Skills) aligns with OODA to create impact that lasts

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🌟 The VIBE Method™ – Heart, Mind, Skills in alignment: https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c

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ABOUT THE SHOW
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time. The VIBE is not just the energy you bring—it’s the way people feel when you leave. Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful conversations to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro – Navy SEAL lessons and OODA explained
4:10 Grace, McRaven, and the battle with self-talk
9:05 Hot tea, beanies, and learning through mistakes
13:40 Jeff’s heart attack story and new perspective on leadership
20:20 Parenting through freedom, not fear of regrets
26:45 Encinitas vs Carlsbad – timing, trust, and tacos
32:50 The straight line of the consumer and procurement lessons
39:15 Applying OODA and SEAL discipline to business decisions
45:30 The VIBE Method™ meets military clarity
50:40 Final reflection – leadership is how people feel when you leave

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Close your eyes for a moment—where do you need to stop replaying regrets and start trusting your own OODA loop?

This edition of The VIBE Report is proudly sponsored by Cardenas Law Group.



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1 month ago
1 hour 54 minutes 16 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#715 Stop Ego Trippin | De La Soul, Proverbs 27 & The Truth About Pride

Two of my favorite things in the world—De La Soul and God’s Word—came together today with the same exact message: check your ego.

The song Ego Trippin by De La Soul might not make perfect lyrical sense, but it hits in the soul. Why? Because their music always carried this deeper truth: stop trying to be something you’re not, and just own your style. That same theme runs straight through Proverbs 27, which shows us step by step how to keep our ego in check and live with humility, gratitude, and wisdom.

In this episode, we unpack how:

  • Insecurity fuels ego, ego invites pride, and pride leads to the fall
  • Third-party validation is far more powerful than self-praise
  • Good friends sharpen you and bring great returns
  • Wisdom creates wealth, but wealth can’t create wisdom
  • Hard work brings reward, but chasing reward only leaves you empty
  • A calm heart is the key to weathering adversity
  • Investing in relationships always pays the best dividends

Here’s the VIBE: God never uses His Word to indict us, but to equip us with tools to avoid the inevitable pain that comes with pride. Both hip hop and scripture delivered the same reminder today—stop ego trippin.

Because the VIBE is not just what you bring into the room… it’s how people feel when you leave.

So here’s the question: Where has your ego been tripping you up, and how can Proverbs 27 guide you back to humility and wisdom this week?

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This Episode Is Brought To You By…
🌟 Cardenas Law Group
– Protecting what matters most.
🌟 Inchstones: The Vibe Within
– Transform your life one Inchstone at a time.
🌟 The VIBE Method™ Framework
– Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), Skills (actions).

👉 Discover all exclusive partners and offers here: solo.to/kellycardenas

––––––
LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
🎧 Apple Podcasts
🎧 Spotify

––––––
MORE WAYS TO VIBE WITH US
📩 The VIBE Report Newsletter
📘 Inchstones: The Vibe Within (Book)
📘 The VIBE Method™ (Book)
🌎 Official Website

––––––
ABOUT THE SHOW
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time. The VIBE is not just the energy you bring—it’s the way people feel when you leave. Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful conversations to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.

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📲 Follow Kelly Cardenas:
Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Solo.to

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1 month ago
29 minutes 55 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#714 “From Marvin Gaye’s Backyard to Proverbs 26: How Small Foolish Acts Become Big Regrets”

What if the small foolish acts you overlook every day are the very things wrecking your biggest dreams? In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast, we break down the wisdom of Proverbs 26, a wild story from Marvin Gaye’s backyard, and how to avoid the foolish decisions that derail your life.

This episode takes us to an unforgettable moment: standing on a third-story balcony overlooking Marvin Gaye’s backyard while the song Sexual Healing randomly played on the radio. My friend Russell looked at me and said, “That’s the hill Marvin Gaye was running up when his dad shot him!” That sparked a conversation on foolish behavior—and how often, it starts small.

Think about it: if you demanded delivery of a car before it was finished and it showed up without a steering wheel, everyone would call that foolish. And yet, in life, we often “take delivery” too soon—making small foolish choices that stack into disastrous results.

Proverbs 26 makes it plain: foolishness is easy to spot in the big things, but it’s the small acts we often ignore that lead us there. In this episode, we unpack those small foolish habits:

  • Avoiding discipline

  • Failing to read the room

  • Lacking discernment

  • Skipping due diligence in relationships or business

  • Refusing to learn from mistakes

  • Ego unchecked

  • Gossiping

  • Laziness

  • Meddling in other people’s business

  • Not telling the truth

When these pile up, they lead to massive foolish decisions. But here’s the VIBE: when our Heart (belief system) is filled with truth, it overflows into our Words (mind/intentions) and flows into our Actions (skills)—aligning everything into that irresistible VIBE. Because the VIBE is not just what you bring into the room… it’s how people feel when you leave.

So here’s the question: What’s the most foolish thing you’ve done in the last week, and how can Proverbs 26 help you stop it before it grows?

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🌟 Cardenas Law Group – Protecting what matters most.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time. The VIBE is not just the energy you bring—it’s the way people feel when you leave. Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful conversations to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.

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1 month ago
28 minutes 6 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#713 IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

What happens when a father and son connect over a new Amazon Prime series? 🎬 In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we dive into The Runarounds—a story of friendship, chasing dreams, and finding magic in the moment.


The Runarounds (@therunaroundsband + @therunarounds_series) are more than a band or a show—they’re a movement. In this episode, I bring my son Maddox into the conversation as we talk about what happens when you find something you both love. We talk about friendship, chasing dreams, detours, and learning to fall in love with right now.


What you’ll hear:

• How spending time with Maddox led me to see things I had forgotten

• Why the bonds of friendship in The Runarounds struck me so deeply

• Lessons from the series: success is never linear, magic happens when you lean into your current moment, and dreams are lived best when rooted in connection

• How we can all wrap gratitude, surrender, and courage into the work we’re doing


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This Episode Is Brought To You By…

🌟 Cardenas Law Group – Protecting what matters most. https://cardenaslawgroup.com

🌟 Inchstones: The Vibe Within – Transform your life one Inchstone at a time. https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG

🌟 The VIBE Method™ – Heart, Mind, Skills in alignment: https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c


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MORE WAYS TO VIBE WITH US

📩 The VIBE Report Newsletter: https://kellycardenas.substack.com

📘 Inchstones: The Vibe Within (Book): https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG

📘 The VIBE Method™ (Book): https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c


🌎 Official Website: https://kellycardenas.com


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ABOUT THE SHOW

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time. The VIBE is not just the energy you bring—it’s the way people feel when you leave. Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful conversations to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.


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FOLLOW THE RUNAROUNDS & BAND MEMBERS

• The Runarounds: https://www.instagram.com/therunaroundsband/ 

• The Runarounds (series): https://www.instagram.com/therunarounds_series/ 


Key members (on-screen & in real life):

• William Lipton (Charlie Cooper) – @williamlipton 

• Jesse Golliher (Wyatt Wysong) – @geskle 

• Axel Ellis (Neil Crosby) – @axelellis4 

• Zendé Murdock (Bez Willis) – @zendemurdock 

• Jeremy Yun (Topher Park) – @jeremyyunofficial 


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Close your eyes for a moment — what friendship, dream, or moment have you been postponing because you believe the path must be perfect first?


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1 month ago
22 minutes 23 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#712 What do you want? A new way to answer that question

What do you really want in life?

It’s one of the hardest questions we can face—personally, professionally, spiritually, and financially. And if you don’t have an immediate answer, that’s OK. Most of us don’t. But that’s where the real work begins.

In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, Kelly unpacks the question his friend Mirko asked him that shook him to the core: “What do you want?” That moment led him to Proverbs 23—a passage that doesn’t hand us answers, but instead gives us the framework to discover them.

You’ll hear how chasing money, fame, or the food of this world will never satisfy the hunger of the spirit—and how seeking wise counsel, applying discipline, and spending time with God aligns your heart, mind, and skills. When we guard our hearts and live from wisdom, our words and actions overflow with love and joy.

Kelly also shares a powerful story about Mirko, the founder of Opus Footwear—from pushing a stranger up a hill during a charity ride in Las Vegas to building the best skate shoes on the market. His life reminds us that true leadership is about lifting others, often without recognition.

👉 Want to meet Mirko? He’ll be at The VIBE Room, the live version of Kelly’s podcast happening November 5 in Carlsbad, CA. You never know who you’ll be sitting next to—sometimes, it’s the very person who will help you start asking the right questions.

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This Episode Is Brought To You By

🌟 Cardenas Law Group – Protecting what matters most. https://cardenaslawgroup.com

🌟 Inchstones: The Vibe Within – Transform your life one Inchstone at a time. https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG

🌟 The VIBE Method™ Framework – Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), Skills (actions). https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c

👉 Discover all exclusive partners and offers here: https://solo.to/kellycardenas

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MORE WAYS TO VIBE WITH US ABOUT THE SHOW

📩 The VIBE Report Newsletter: https://kellycardenas.substack.com

📘 Inchstones: The Vibe Within (Book): https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG

📘 The VIBE Method™ (Book): https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c

🎥 Clips Channel: [Insert link once live]
🌎 Official Website: https://kellycardenas.com

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The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast exists to transform leadership and life one Inchstone at a time. The VIBE is not just the energy you bring—it’s the way people feel when you leave. Through the lens of The VIBE Method™—Heart (belief system), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions)—Kelly brings humor, authenticity, and powerful conversations to help you align who you are with how you show up in the world.

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📲 Follow Kelly Cardenas:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealkellycardenas
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kelly-cardenas-4568129
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@therealkellycardenas
Solo.to: https://solo.to/kellycardenas

📲 Follow Opus Footwear:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/opusfootwear
Website: https://opusfootwear.com





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1 month ago
22 minutes 41 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#711 The Unfair Advantage of Encouragement: How a Kind Word Changes Everything

Encouragement isn’t just nice to have—it’s the ultimate unfair advantage in life and business. In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I share a lesson from my Pops: the one thing we fail at the most and work at the least is communication. Sometimes that communication is a question, other times it’s silence—but most often, it’s the kind word that sparks a fire inside all of us.

From walking with my daughter Brooklyn, to studying Proverbs 20, to growing up as a military brat on bases across the U.S., I’ve seen firsthand that encouragement changes everything. Military life gave me an “unfair advantage”: no favoritism, no judgment, just unity, discipline, and character. That same advantage applies today in leadership, business, and relationships—because encouragement fuels connection, wisdom sharpens perspective, and action proves commitment.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

  • Why encouragement is wisdom in action

  • How Proverbs 20 gives us practical, timeless guidance

  • The unfair advantage of growing up in a community built on unity and accountability

  • Why talk is cheap, but encouragement is priceless

  • How to align heart, mind, and skills to make encouragement your daily practice

Whether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or simply trying to get through the day, this episode will remind you: a kind word can shift the atmosphere, strengthen relationships, and spark transformation.


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1 month ago
27 minutes 29 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#710 FREEDOM - The truth will set you free

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presents

FREEDOM - The truth will set you free


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1 month ago
23 minutes 55 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#709 TERRA HARVELL

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents Terra started as a hairstylist with just a few hundred dollars to her name, packing up everything she owned and moving across the country to Las Vegas in pursuit of something bigger. It didn’t take long for Terra to uncover the power of high-ticket services, specifically, hair extensions, as a pathway to financial freedom.But when the industry continued to fall short with poor-quality products, Terra refused to settle. Instead, she built her own solution. That bold decision led to the creation of Harper Ellis Hair Co., now a multi-8-figure hair extension and education brand trusted by thousands of salon professionals across the country.Terra didn’t stop at product innovation. Recognizing a broken salon model that was holding both stylists and owners back, she set out to build something better. She is the founder of Strata Salon Systems. A disruptive business model that’s shaking up the industry and rewriting the rules.Terra’s mission is clear: stylists should no longer trade all of their time for money, and salon owners deserve to scale profitable, wealth-building empires.

https://www.harperellishair.com/


A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


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1 month ago
57 minutes 12 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
#708 THE FIRE - a new way to look at challenges

You’re either walking into the fire, standing in the fire, or coming out of the fire. The fire is life’s trials—the setbacks, the heat, the refining moments that shape us. In this episode, Kelly unpacks Proverbs 17 and shows why the fire isn’t meant to destroy you but to separate, refine, and purify you.

From real-life stories of business challenges, family lessons, and friendships forged in tough seasons, Kelly reveals a road map for navigating trials with wisdom, heart, and intentional action. You’ll learn:

  • Why separation always comes before refinement.

  • How the purification process works in your faith, relationships, and business.

  • Why generosity, discipline, and honoring family are all fuel for resilience.

  • How aligning your heart (beliefs), mind (intentions), and skills (actions) creates an unshakable VIBE.

Plus, Kelly shares insights from the 7-Day Proverbs Challenge using his Inchstones: The Vibe Within workbook, and a special invitation to join him at The Vibe Room—November 5th in Carlsbad, featuring music, comedy, legendary guests, and exclusive pours from Transcendence Wine.

This episode is about finding strength in the fire and coming out not smelling of smoke—but shining brighter than ever.


A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


INCHSTONES PLAYBOOK

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BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ 


CARDENAS LAW GROUP

https://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/


THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANET

https://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/


EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠

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1 month ago
24 minutes 9 seconds

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.