K.J SMiTH
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K.J SMiTH is the creator of OVer LOOKed™, a brand and movement dedicated to helping people recognize purpose, resilience, and opportunity through life’s most overlooked moments. As the author of OVer LOOKed™: OnE FooT In, OnE FooT OuT, K.J SMiTH shares a journey shaped by adversity, personal loss, and perseverance—transforming decades of life experience into a message of hope, leadership, and intentional living.
Growing up in Greater New Orleans, Louisiana, K.J SMiTH experienced both extraordinary inspiration and life-altering challenges at a young age. Rather than allowing those experiences to define his future, he spent decades pursuing purpose and building a vision that extends far beyond a single book. Today, OVer LOOKed™ encompasses publishing, media, mentorship, and community initiatives designed to inspire people to see beyond their circumstances and build lasting legacies. Through authentic storytelling and practical insight, K.J SMiTH challenges audiences to rethink adversity, embrace purpose, and understand that what the world overlooks today may become tomorrow’s greatest impact.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- That your past does not have to determine your future, no matter how severe the setback.
- How pressure can produce growth instead of defeat, revealing who you were created to become.
- Why accountability is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be.
- That resilience is built one decision at a time, not in a single moment.
- How to transform personal loss and adversity into a message of hope and intentional living.
- Why waiting for external validation delays your purpose—success begins with the next step you take.
- That every person’s story has value and can inspire others to rewrite their narrative.
- How to shift from surviving your circumstances to building a life with intention and clarity.
- Why a purpose-driven life is not about the destination but the perspective you bring to every season.
- That you don’t need permission to pursue your purpose; the courage to start is already within you.
about the show
Next Level CEO is an entrepreneur education series hosted by Daymond John, created for business owners, founders, and leaders who want real insight from people who have built, scaled, and led successful companies.
Each episode features expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders sharing the stories, decisions, strategies, and lessons behind their growth. Viewers get a closer look at how strong brands are built, how companies scale, and how experienced entrepreneurs think through leadership, opportunity, risk, and long-term success.
From disruptive startups to established business empires, Next Level CEO gives entrepreneurs a front-row seat to the business strategies, founder insights, and leadership moves that drive business excellence.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who wants to learn from proven builders, Next Level CEO delivers practical lessons from people who have created something that lasts.
