LOTTERY WINNERS PODCAST INTERVIEW W/ DENISE BANKS-WILSON & CALVIN WILSON
This is a podcast interview with $4.75 million dollar lottery winners Denise Banks-Wilson and Calvin Wilson. They won the Illinois state lottery in 2017.
In this interview, they discuss what it was like to win, how it changed their life and what it was like appearing on 'My Lottery Dream Home'. Watch this interview all the way through to see their advice if you happen to win big and why they were not entirely surprised that it happened!
This podcast is hosted by Timothy Schultz, who is also a lottery winner. In 1999, he won the Powerball before going back to college to study journalism and broadcast news. He's now combining his experience to launch this KZhead channel, featuring videos and podcast interviews.
This channel has an emphasis on human interest stories, overcoming the odds and the belief that anything is possible. This includes interviews with lottery winners, among other fascinating guests!
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0:00 Intro
1:11 Interview begins
1:51 What led to purchasing the winning ticket?
6:29 The winning lottery ticket was in the trash
7:17: What did it feel like when you won?
9:31 What did you do with the winning ticket?
10:32 Claiming the lottery win
13:37 How did people react?
14:32 Did you ever imagine that you might win?
16:34: Thoughts on God and the lottery win
18:36 Advice for lottery players
27:42 What was it like being on MY LOTTERY DREAM HOME?
33:57 Taxes on lottery winnings
37:37 How did you spend the winnings?
39:33 Misconceptions about lottery winners
40:01 Did the lottery change how you were perceived?
40:28 Lottery magnifies personalities
41:14 Advice for future lottery winners
45:57 Has the lottery made you happier?
46:53 Helping family
49:06 Were you surprised that you won?
53:20 How has the lottery changed your life?
56:22 Outro
#podcastinterview #lottery #lotterywinner #powerball #megamillions
I just won the Lotto in the UK 😭It’s more than possible for you to win too ❤️ you are a winner if you’re reading this too!
congratulations 🎉🍾
❤❤❤😊
How much did you win?
I lost 25k on luna as a goddam lunch lady mane, happy for you, but life has no mercy. I’m hoping my karma is stacking up tho.
Congrats
I believe 2 things: 1) When I buy a ticket, I have as good a chance as anyone to win. 2) Someone will win, and it may as well be me 😉
Fair enough 😉
Awesome pray for me
Exaxtly
@@lindabutler2514 me TOO 😁
#FACTS I prepared 🙏🏽🥰👍
They are sooo down to earth. “By the end of the day we were debt free “ I love that for them.
Yes! 🙂
THAT is what the lotto is all about...living debt free! I am so excited for when my day of winning and being the multimillionaire that I know I will be!
yes absolutely!! 💯😀❣
Its exactly what id want. To be debt free n have educational n investment fund for my children then use the rest for properties and donations to th ed homeless
Absolutely, they're cool 👍👍👍👍
If you ask me, the real lottery was them finding each other. Very inspirational couple.
Yes indeed!
MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE INTERVIEW (mindset of the lottery winner) starts at 14:32 15:15 - "dont worry honey we will write one check for it." 15:25 - "I am still gonna win the lottery, I am destined to win the lottery" 17:20 - "You gotta believe, Your mood towards it gotta be the dominant thing in your mind, You gotta say it outloud, if it never happen it never happens but you got to believe" "He would go throught the days saying 'something good is gonna happen today'" 49:47 "I wasn't surprised." - "I live in hope, you got to hope" (expect the good things to happen to you.)
Thank you for the timestamps
So, it wasn't lottery, but local raffles.... Last year at this time I won $2640 on a 50/50 draw. I invested the money and doubled it and have since given away that same amount. This year I won a $26,400 prize. While it is a prize and not money, the dollar figure being 10 times is pretty amazing. What you give out you get back ten fold.... :) Do good deeds from the heart people!
Wow. I love this story! Thanks for sharing. 😀
Wow I love this too! Congrats
Amen
That'is a truth
Amazing
I'm soooo happy for them. Couldn't have happened to a nicer couple. I love that they both believed they would win the lottery thats law of attraction right there. I also love that they weren't struggling before hand. Amazing video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview; I agree, it couldn't have happened to a nicer couple. 😀🙏
Congratulations, I am happy for you both.I believe I am also going to be a lottery winner. I also want to live my life like I live it now want to be anonymous, stay to myself.
I'm personally waiting for Cynthia Stafford interview
Yes! I definitely hope to interview her at some point on this podcast.
@@TimothySchultz I was part of Cynthia's live today on twitter. It was great 👍
Haven't seen anything resent on Cynthia. Would love to watch that interview
Me too!!
Cynthia was really sweet, she just married the wrong man.
I will love them to be my friends after I win the $400 Million this weekend. I need these kind of level headed and wise friends within my circle.
What a lovely couple! So happy for them! Hope to be on your show one day, Tim, telling you my lottery winning story!! 😀
Yes! They are. Thanks for your comment. And I look forward to hosting you one day! 😀
I hope that you will also!
You are very right, wonderful people. Enjoy your good fortune. 👍
Congratulations to them. I truly feel like this is going to happen to me
It's always possible if you play.
@@TimothySchultz I'm about to play right now
Me Too
Same here...its gonna happen.
@@deejaymarie3938 me TOO
Great advice 👍🏾. Thank you 😊 🙏🏾. 1. Be patient and wait! ✅ 2. Do research ✅ 3. Stay and be humble 🙏🏾 ✅ 4. Plan help and think for future generations in family. ✅ 5. Don't doubt. Hope ✅ 6. Learn from mistakes and decisions. ✅ 7. Develop a system, boundaries, set rules and protocol. (going out to eat with big groups of people). 8. PAY YOUR TAXES! 9. Money gives you financial freedom! 10. Get a financial advisor ✅ When I WIN! Pay off student loans in FULL! Restore my grandparents 🏠. Purchase a home 🏡 💕! Set up a family trust. Give to foster children foundations.
Wow. Nice job on documenting this list! Thanks for watching. And your plan seems excellent. 🙂🙏
Yes! 😀
@@TimothySchultz Thank you for your KZhead channel and sharing your experience and others 🙏🏾!
"If we don't know you well enough to know your situation, you don't know us well enough to ask for money." That is gold right there. That's how you draw a boundary line. On the tax issue, I suspect if you are poor, you pay less up front, but you would owe more when you file. I think it all comes out the same in the end.
Yes, that is an excellent quote and way of thinking. In regards to taxes, they were explaining that where they won, it is based off of your tax bracket. For example, if you earn less per year than someone else prior to winning, you will be taxed less. Regardless, you're right in that it's a very large tax in the USA if you win. Thanks for your comment!
@@TimothySchultz BTW, hiding the ticket under the mattress isn't the best choice. I'm not trusting of safe deposit boxes, either, because they are not insured by the bank and they can be stolen from, though it's rare. My house was broken into four years ago, and they DID look under the mattress!
@@BonnieHalfElven They won't look in the freezer.....
@@itstheweather642 I would try that with a non-winning ticket first. Who knows how thermal printing reacts to extreme cold?
@BonnieHalf-Elven yes!! I agree that line is mega gold right there! 💯💯 I'm glad I saw this! Getting my boundaries set and getting mentally ready when I win the next jackpot, whenever that will be.. I'm ready for that check! I'm so ready to pay all my remaining debt and student loans in one lump sum! 😀 #playToWin 😀
I have a rule- I only give to people who do NOT ask. Also open yourself to receive. I was a people pleaser all my life and now that I have self esteem things have changed. You don't have to wait for the lottery in order to give, just do it.
I love this; thank you! 🙂🙏
17:40 "Something good is going to happen today" love that. That's going on a post-it note on my mirror. What an amazing couple.
I just love their energy as a whole. They really compliment each other well. Congratulations to them ☀️✨☀️✨Wishing them many more blessings to come
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Yea they seem like a very nice couple. Only advise, once in your pocket, don't keep opening it, your hands might get nervous, accidentally tear it, spill coffee on it. Once it's in your wallet, closed, its there
Calvin manifested the lottery for sure 🙏🙏🙏bless u beautiful people
Yes, they are beautiful people! Thanks for your kind words. 🙂🙏
You always hear the horror stories like Abraham Shakespeare. This is a refreshing change of pace. I’m glad they’re doing well.
Thanks for your comment; yes, their story is very positive; I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!
I see most of winners have a good head on their shoulders, and keep their $$$ The negative videos on YT make it APPEAR everyone goes bust.... it just ain't so.
This is one of the best interview! I love the genuine and detail responses! Good job !🙌
Thanks so much; I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😀🙏
When the Mind is CONVINCED! The Eyes 👀will See. I'm a Georgia 🇬🇪lottery winner. As always Great Interview 👍Tim! Good People/Good lottery Win! I'm NEXT!
Thank you so much; I'm glad you enjoyed the interview! Please remember me for an interview when you win; it is always possible!
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Denise and Calvin can not only offer great insight but they can also articulate their thoughts and experiences clearly, a great interview Tim. Well done.
Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words and support. 🙂🙏
@@TimothySchultz Sending positive thoughts in your direction for that second big win.
I've become obsessed with these stories, when people describe the moment it dawned on them they were winners... It is such a life changing experience I always have this moment where I think 🤔 This is gonna be me 🤯💚
FREEDOM....every time I find myself thinking I will win the lottery I hear George Michael singing "Freedom, freedom going to give you what you need"...God bless this couple and all others who are winning!
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This was an amazing interview. God truly knew which people to bless. Very humble people deserve very humble blessings.When I win the lottery Im going to contact you all to help me along the way. Many more blessings to you both ❤🙏🏽😇
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. It truly means a lot. Blessings to you as well! 🙂🙏
My God I remember them I am so happy and so proud of them man I cannot begin to tell you how much I love your podcast when I win I want to be on your show blessings man blessings
Thanks for your kind words; I'm glad you enjoyed the podcast! They have an incredible story. Blessings to you as well and yes, I'd love to host you when you win!
@@TimothySchultz awww thank you very much!!!! please keep the stories coming timothy....i love them ....off to get my winning tix....take care
Amen! Absolutely!!
This is such a great story and it brilliant that you've broken the segments down by the questions you asked them... 💡
*The Wilson's are good hearted people & I wish them nothing but peace,good health & continued BLESSINGS!!!🙏🙏🤎🙏🙏🤎*
They seem such at peace. What a lovey couple. Great interview by the way. Asking pertinent questions and never interrupting!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙏 I agree, they seem like an amazing couple.
Their Lottery Dream home episode is one of my favorite episodes. This was a great interview
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Yes love 💘
I knew I had seen them before...thanks for reminding me
What episode was it I watch David all the time
@@shameekmassey4243 did you ever find the episode? We just started watching it thanks to seeing this video, but haven't ran across their episode yet.
Amazing interview. Me and my husband married and struggled in the beginning with no help. We watched family get hundreds of thousands and shopped,partied. We were happy for them. We’re now excellent. Money not an object no car loans,debt, retired. I like my 👜, sold my Lexus. I love my Toyota Corolla 💕 Humble, give to the Catholic Church, Very Generous when we go out to Dinner,Breakfast,Lunch (tipping)I’ve gone through guilt, I’ve prayed over the feelings of guilt. I need to be thankful.take care everyone.
Can you expand. Did you win the lottery?
Listening to this interview was like listening to my voice memo to myself about what I will do when I win the lottery. I spoke about the meeting with the financial adviser I already chose, the paying off of the debts first, then the meeting with the contractor to build our dream home. I also listed what would change about me which would be how much more relaxed I would be from the relief of being financially free. I loved this one.💜💜💜 They are a level headed couple and their lifestyle of shopping the same places is exactly how I see myself as well
I hope you interview Manuel Franco I have been inspired by his powerball win and want to hear more from him
Thanks for the guest suggestion! I would love to interview him.
@@TimothySchultz can’t wait for the day I get a interview with you once I become a winner
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When I win, I definitely would love a Timothy Schultz interview ☺️
I see myself sitting behind the camera and you interview me regarding my winnings. Thankyou Universe for this wonderful blessing.
When I saw her name, I kept saying I know that name from somewhere. It was the Lottery Dreamhouse TV show. That was one of my favorite episodes. That is when I started playing the lottery again. I love their spirit and they haven't changed since winning the lottery. I really enjoyed this interview with them.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😀
I was wondering where I’ve seen them before. And that’s it! I love that show and can’t wait to be on it one day! And this show as well 🙂
I can tell this will be good just by the smiles.
Yes! It's a fascinating interview; I'm excited to share it with you!! 😀
I love that your videos seem to focus on folks who have healthy productive lives and haven't allowed their lottery win to define who they are inside. Gratitude and humility are refreshing
I remember seeing them on lottery dream house! They seem so humble and balanced🌺❤️
Thanks for your comment and for watching! Yes, I agree; they do seem humble and balanced.
I remember them as well.
“Something good is going to happen today” I love that!
Here I am watching this interview again. I love their advice for when you win. Be still, don't pump the gas. Best advice ever.
Love this! She is so humble, and still shops at goodwill :)
Yes! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
Omg, I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW! It is easily my favorite interview on the channel. The Wilsons are immensely likable people who are able to fully address every aspect of their lottery experience. This was both entertaining and immensely helpful for those of us who are or will be where they are right now. Thanks, Tim!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment; that means a lot. 🙂🙏
They are sooooo sensible and kind. Good advice for people who suddenly come in to lots of money.
I hope your platform grows even bigger bro. Quality content 👌🏾
Thank you so much; I really appreciate it! 😀
I play when I can afford it. I am happy to see people who so sweet and deserving win and have it change their lives for the better. Stay humble.
Ive been smiling throughout this whole video! I’m so happy for them and their family ❤️❤️
I enjoyed every minute of it,it was so positive and well said.
I'm glad you enjoyed it; thanks for watching!
What an amazing interview! I’m so happy for them and hope they are still doing well!
I smiled during most of my viewing. You seem to know how to ask the questions we want to know - and I like how you ended it asking them if there was something they wanted to add you may have overlooked - BRILLIANT strategy! This was one of the best interviews yet - so thorough - and their down-to-earth energy is mesmerizing . . . she was excited to upgrade from Walmart to Target - a woman after my own heart.
One day I will be on your interview list Timothy!
I look forward to it! Thank you. 😀🙏
I like Timothy's style of interviewing. He lets them tell their story a piece at a time.
I love this interview. I remember seeing them on Lottery Dream Home. I can't wait to be interviewed on your show.
Congratulations Wilson Family 😁💸❤️🙏
Yes! 🙂
The Great thing about Illinois is they have now adopted the option of non-disclosure for lottery winners. when I win the lottery, I'll continue to work for a year and then consider my options on retirement. Tim, I love what you do great Job!!!!! 👍👍
I remember them on HGTV, my lottery dream house. I can't wait.
Yes! 🙂
I love watching Lottery dream house from 🇦🇺.That financial freedom to choose and move towards your choice is fulfilling.❤️
This was extremely educational...Definitely taking away most of this!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Really good advice, especially around restaurants + making mistakes and not letting it define you. Super happy you guys won!
Thanks for your kind words; I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!
Wow. One of the best one I’ve seen thus far. Very humble and positive people! I agree with Ms. Denise I won’t be surprised when I win either. God bless them.
Thanks for your kind words; I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes, they do seem very humble and positive. 🙏 And if/when you win, please remember me because I am going to want to interview you. 🙂
Praise God for them! Wonderful Couple, very Humble! Congratulations on your Winnings, thank you for very good Sound advice for upcoming Winners, like myself! 🙏❤🙌🏼🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉
Couldn’t have happened to nicer, down to earth people. God bless 🙏
This was a great interview! I love their energy!!
I'm super happy for this lovely couple! After watching this entire video, my faith jumped to a new level. THANK YOU! The fact that they both believed they would win the lottery INSPIRES me beyond words! I love what Mr. Wilson said: "Always live in hope!" I am a very positive person full of faith in Almighty God and I enjoy using my imagination to "feel like major goals have already been accomplished!" I will add to my affirmations: ALWAYS LIVE IN HOPE!!
Thanks so much for your kinds words and for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. I agree with you; it's powerful to live in hope! 😀🙏
I do see the aftermath an feel as if it’s already done in the parallel universe.🥂😊I am definitely just waiting for that time to catch up to this universal time 🎟🎰777🎄8️⃣8️⃣8️⃣ see u there 🤲🏻❤️
I’m the next winner!!!
Yes! I love your energy!!
This interview was great and awesome. I love how open minded and humble 😌 equally submissive they were. A True Blessing to see and to God be All the Glory!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it; thanks for your kind words! 🙂🙏
They are awesome people. I love the wisdom they are giving too!
This interview was the best for me by far. I feel a closeness to them like they are family. Good job
I'm glad you enjoyed the interview; thanks for your comment! 🙂🙏
Oh I love them. Very good energy and I’m so happy for them.
What a great interview this is amazing advice
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
An absolute pleasure to watch this interview and see two very down-to-earth people who really knew how to handle their newfound wealth
The Wilson are so cool. I saw them on HGTV when they bought their house with a big pool 😂So happy for them
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I love this story!! They are so humble…they deserved it!!
This was a great interview. I hope you get a chance to interview more winners from My Lottery Dream Home. Your interviews gives more detail information about their win. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. And yes, it's highly likely that I will be interviewing more people who have appeared on that show from time-to-time.
I like how they were so detailed about what they did how they won and told exactly that it was a quick pick. Others just speak about being a winner but dont say if they chose the numbers or how many tickets they bought etc..so congratulations to this couple. 👏
This couple is completely lovely! What a great interview. They have pure positive vibes for their good fortune.
I completely agree about their positive vibes! I'm glad you enjoyed it; thanks for watching!
ONE AMAZING COUPLE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!🌻🌞🌻
I saw them on Lottery dream home!!’ Awesome!!!!!!!
Yes!! 😀
I love this interview, yes FREEDOM 🙌
I love love love! How she tells the entire story!!!! I tell the entire story like this.. congrats to them! It feels so awesome to win, win BIG!
Congrats to them. They seem like very nice people. Very good interview. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview; yes, they are very nice people!
I watched this video and I prayed about it I had a gut feeling come up inside my stomach after I prayed then after a few minutes I felt as if the lord gave me conserment and I was at peace I have been praying for a financial miracle in my life so I can help my daughter and her husband get their home finished built and be able to get my son a car so he can get to work without someone having to take him I pray I will win the Saturday night powerball I give god all the gratitude and praises for his glory ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a pleasure to listen to. God bless you
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"It's not that you don't give a thought about it, cuz you do, but you don't give a worry about it." Love this couple! I learned a lot. Thank you Timothy for another wonderful interview. (Just discovered your channel and everything I'm watching leaves me feeling uplifted and happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!)
Thanks for your kind words and for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and appreciate your support! 😀🙏
Still my favourite interview out of all of the ones in this series. 💜💜💜
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Love this couple. A lot of wisdom. ❤️
Thank you timothy, that was brilliant! Ive seen them on My Lottery Dream Home! If i won that kinda money, first thing id do woukd be to buy a lovely new home maybe with a heated outdoor pool, i love to swim. There would be a bit of land around the house where we would grow our own veg etc, be somewhat self-sufficient. Live as simply as possible, remain grateful eternally. Help out those who i thought needed/deserved it, give to animal homes etc. Watch tv looking at favourite programmes like "My Lottery Dream Jome"! Great Thank you Timothy for providing this brilliant podcast/platform, i love it. Hope its gonna help me to manifest a lovely lottery win!
This couple the Wilson are so down to earth and gave out a lot to think about truly humble and down to earth blessings for just to keep being you.
You can tell they’ve told their story many times over the way she cued him like, ok now here is your part. Congratulations to them. 😊
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Hi Tim this interview by far is next to Cynthia Stafford interview. The interview is over and I'm still smiling. Thanks you for posting these videos because I'm learning what I to do and what not to to when I hit the big ticket lottery. In my hometown you don't have to go public if you don't want to. But I would love to do an interview with you. See you soon.
Such a lovely couple. I'm very happy for them.
Yes! 🙏
They are awesome people and a joy to view. Excellent interaction. Great advice.
Yes! Thanks for watching. 🙂
I notice so many winners forget they even bought a ticket
What a great interview. I love how they were as a couple and how smart they are and how smart they were in the beginning when they first won. They gave great advice.
These are such lovely real people!! Thank you for them winning & sharing the way they have accepted it into their lives. Thanks for this interview!
I agree with you! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview; thanks for watching.
They are so humble.
Yes, they so seem very humble! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
When I win I’ll need them to mentor me. Love this couple
👍Such a lovely couple. 💝 Down to earth & real. They just seem like the type of people any person would like to have as family. 💝
I really enjoyed listening to this lovely couple. I really like their system for saying "no" I will use that when I win my millions. Thanks!
Yes! They seem to have an excellent strategy. Thanks for your comment.
The best lotto winners story!
_Awesome interview, with great advice across the board. Don’t rush it, getting it out your system, people asking for money, taxes and so on._
I ❤ David from Lottery Dream Home! I e watched him since the beginning of his career on HGTV. He’s amazing and I hope to work with him when we win big! 🎉😅
They were very helpful in every aspect of making long lasting decisions when it comes to planning their finances out right and patiently. I love that! I am next!! Congratulations on living debt free and staying humble God bless 😇😇😇😇
It is my desire to be interviewed when I win! ❤💲🍾🥂🎈🌹
I look forward to it!