There is a lot of value that lies within the activities that we do on a day-to-day basis. In this episode we sit down to discuss that value and how to make sure that we are using the things that we do as a tool for continuous elevation and growth. Notes:0:00- Intro/ Another side of people pleasing4:15- Using our activities as a tool for elevation6:15- What is your self-talk when trying to get focused?10:09- Can you self-generate intense presence?17:10- Closing/Outro

In this episode we speak about the many aspects of a relationship, be it romantic, or friendship, or familial. Relationships have proved to be a natural inclination for us as humans and they are not going away. Tune in with us as we speak about our experiences with relationships/friendships and growing outlooks thus far! Notes:0:00- Intro/ Power of nurturing relationships3:40- When did your vision of a relationship change?14:47- Relationships as a vessel to grow23:38- Closing

It is sad to say that you may not get everything you ever wanted in the way that you seen yourself receiving it, but the great news is, you can still achieve everything you want, it may just look a little different. In this episode we talk about the many different rejections we have dealt with along the way and how we have been able to reframe rejection into something usable to move forward. Rejection is not opposite from success; it is a part of success that can serve as the light to future successes for yourself and for others.Notes:0:00- Intro1:06- Facing rejection4:20- Learning from and navigating through rejection9:47- Learning to not tie your self esteem and confidence with rejection18:10- Accepting what is in front of you and not getting attached to ideas27:52- How would you break down non-attachment to a young kid aspiring to be great in a specific field?34:50- Realizing you have the answers to your own questions39:03- What is something that you feared in the past, but now you excel at or are continuing to overcome?42:05- Outro/Closing

We live in the magnificent time of all day news, social media, and just constant stimulation. Now, no one is saying this is a “bad” thing, the question is, “Is there a such thing as too much external stimulation?” In this episode we explore this question with our own personal experience and some of the methods we use when we start to feel that it may be time for a break. We go from “social media fasting” to the deeper subject of illuminating our most authentic selves. Notes:0:00- Intro/social media1:24- Social media fast8:00- Benefits of a social media fast17:20- Using social media as a brand/expression of yourself23:25- Doing what is best for yourself29:34- What image are you portraying and what are you living?32:15- Who are you beyond your roles?36:10- How do you want to be remembered?40:28- Outro/Closing

Compassion is a noble characteristic to claim as a part of your character, but are you truly applying it in the way you interact with others? In this episode we speak about being present and what it looks like in its simplest form, and how compassion has not only assisted ourselves but also others in experiencing the everlasting present moment.Notes:0:00- Intro/Compassion4:24- How do you practice presence?7:10- Detaching from expectations and reactions12:59- Moving into compassion20:02- How do you get to know yourself?27:38- Not letting external happenings consume you32:25- A weekly challenge32:50- Outro/Closing

Starting something new can be daunting and intimidating, but if we are to evolve and progress, we must persevere through these feelings. In this episode we talk about some of the feelings and anxiety we had prior to launching this podcast, and how since, we have learned to transcend these feelings and endeavor into new things without anxiety running the show.Notes:0:00- Intro0:08- What is it about starting something new that ignites anxiety?6:50- Learning to let go of “What could happen”11:26- How do you talk yourself through an anxious situation?18:37- Shedding off limiting phrases21:17- Are you as critical of other people as you are yourself?25:25- How do you start something new with out letting anxiety take you over?27:20- Outro/ Closing

In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford welcome Li back to the show for a part two! Li gives us a deeper look into her journey into poetry and how it has helped her develop into a person she is proud to be. Within this episode we speak about the throws of seeking external validation and how we, as individuals can begin to cultivate a place for internal validation to bloom.Notes:0:00- Intro0:35- Li’s journey into poetry6:04- Li on joining a group focused on poetry8:57- Seeking external validation20:07- Li on developing internal validation23:45- Are we truly alone?30:17- Li on exercises she practiced to decipher who she really is35:25- Outro/ Closing

In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford sit down and discuss their takes on motivation and discipline. How do these two different acts play a part in everyday life? Where do they meet? Motivation is everywhere; television, social media, friends, and multiple forms of in-person advertisement. What catches our eye is the result of what someone has worked to attain, but what we miss is the effort and tenacity that went into getting there. How do we sustain motivation? Where does discipline come in?Notes:0:00- Intro0:15- Motivation vs. Discipline3:54- Is motivation just as necessary as discipline?8:56- The significance of motivation10:38- Connecting your why to your motivation/ Following through on the promises you make to yourself16:52- Not comparing your path to other’s17:51- How important is self-discipline in everyday life?21:42- Call to action22:10- Closing/Outro

In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford sits down to discuss passions and self-mastery. Living in a time where work life balance seems unrealistic, people are being moved by the notion to follow their passion. How do we know when it is truly the right time to follow our passion? Is a person able to have multiple passions? How does self-mastery fit into the fold of knowing which passion to follow and which to not? Tune in with us as we dive deeper into this very prevalent topic.Notes:0:00- Intro5:57- Does a person have multiple passions? Or do they all relate to one singular passion?8:54- When do you know to keep your passion as a hobby or to pursue it as a career?13:10- Learning to not identify with your job or passion15:08- How do you find joy in a career that may not be aligned with your passion?18:51- Self Mastery23:35- What is Self-Doubt?27:14- How do you know when you are pushing too much?31:37- Final question32:48- Closing/Outro

In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford sit down with poet and coffee enthusiast Li and discuss what it means to forgive and let go. This could be centered around forgiving others or forgiving yourself as you begin to shed off the layers of a past Self. We discuss how Li addresses her inner child and learns from it to help her persevere in her life now.Notes:0:00- Intro0:30- An opening poem from Li3:43- Background on the opening poem5:00- Realizing you are not the person you want to be and taking the first step in changing that- From Li8:24- Li on what made her realize she was still holding on to a past form of Self11:12- Closing the door on a victim mentality and doing the work to become better14:22- How do you know you are being a good person?19:28- Li on tapping into her own wisdom to face her inner-battles23:07- Filling the void29:42- Li on filling her cup to put herself in position to give32:28- Reakwon on why he deleted the word “bored” out of his vocabulary37:30- Li realizing she was a people pleaser and how she navigated her way out of that42:01- How Li talks herself through her anxiety47:30- Closing/Outro