264: Spiritual Millionaire with Preston Smiles
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264: Spiritual Millionaire with Preston Smiles
Episode 264: Show Notes
In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Preston Smiles, a spiritual teacher, abundance coach, and bestselling author of Love Louder and Spiritual Millionaire. Preston shares his incredible story of transformation, starting with a challenging childhood in Compton, California. By age seven, he was placed in special education, and by age 11, he joined a gang. But a pivotal decision at 15 set him on a completely different path—one that would eventually lead to profound spiritual and personal growth.
Preston opens up about how a heart condition at age 25 forced him to take a hard look at his lifestyle and priorities. That moment became the turning point that sparked a journey of healing, self-discovery, and service. He went from surviving trauma to thriving as one of the first creators of viral spiritual content on YouTube, building a global movement to help others heal and live abundantly.
Light and Preston dive into practical lessons on facing life’s deepest wounds and turning them into sources of wisdom. They discuss how spiritual practices combined with intentional action can lead to true success. Along the way, Preston shares relatable stories of resilience, the influence of his family, and how a relationship with his wife helped him unlock new levels of abundance and purpose.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth, financial clarity, or inspiration to follow your path, this conversation is packed with insights and heart. Tune in to hear how Preston overcame the odds and learn how his tools and mindset can empower you to do the same.
Key Points From This Episode:
From Compton to Transformation: Preston shares how a pivotal decision at age 15 changed the trajectory of his life.
The Love Mob Movement: The inspiration behind the Love Mob and its impact on spreading positivity and community.
Special Education and Self-Worth: How being placed in special education shaped Preston’s early identity and the stories he told himself.
A Life-Changing Heart Condition: How a health scare at 25 became the wake-up call that led Preston to radically shift his life.
Discovering Spiritual Abundance: The journey from struggle to thriving by merging spiritual practice with intentional action.
Fatherhood and Breaking Cycles: Preston reflects on his relationship with his father and how it shaped his approach to parenting.
The Power of Saying No: Why trusting your gut and choosing your own path is critical to personal growth.
Confronting Past Mistakes: How participating in a play about hate crimes brought Preston face-to-face with his own actions.
The Role of a Supportive Partner: How his wife, Alexi, influenced Preston’s mindset around abundance and success.
The Law of Yes: Preston explains how aligning with universal energy can unlock your fullest potential.
Turning Passion into Purpose: The early days of creating viral content and navigating scarcity to build a career in service.
Navigating Marriage and Growth: Lessons from divorce, reconciliation, and building a conscious relationship that thrives.
Quotes:
"Most people think resistance means it’s not supposed to happen—it’s just part of the process." — Preston Smiles
"Leave when it’s good, not in the wound or resentment—that’s real closure."— Preston Smiles
"Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity; you have to prepare body and consciousness." — Preston Smiles
"If you abdicate your power to someone else, you lose control of your own happiness." — Preston Smiles
"The best investment you can make is in yourself and your skill set." — Preston Smiles