Da Soap Box
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Da Soap Box podcast is a variety syndication that discusses critical issues revolving around day to day life. Through lecture styles as well as interviews, the various subject matter in the show will be discussed in detail launching listeners into a deep dive immersed within the intricacies of life, liberty and, the pursuit of happiness.
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Relationship Management
December 13, 2023 01:59 - 55 minutes - 64 MBAnd here we are, the final quad of Emotional Intelligence. This is Relationship Management, and it is the hardest of the understandings to implement. Please take your time with this one because I promise you, it's a challenge for everybody! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Social-Awareness
December 03, 2023 00:50 - 48 minutes - 56 MBHere we are; the third quad of Emotional Intelligence is social awareness. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being aware and empathetic to other people's emotions and positions and understanding just "Who" we should be allowing in our circle. This one has some tough lessons, so proceed with caution! Let's get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Self-Management
November 25, 2023 22:22 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBAs we continue our Emotional Intelligence journey, we move into action! Last week, we talked about Self-Awareness and understanding the self; now we move on to what we do with that information when we have it. Self-management is vital to control those emotional addictions threatening your peace of mind! This one may be a tough pill, but it's necessary! Let's get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Self-Awareness
November 18, 2023 21:23 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBSelf-awareness is the first quadrant of Emotional Intelligence, and we deeply dive into the elements that make this quadrant so important. We often find ourselves doing a better job of assessing others and having a horrible time assessing ourselves. We can not move towards being a better version of ourselves and control our emotions without ensuring we take time to assess who we are and what's going on internally. In today's episode, we deeply dive into Self-awareness and learn more ab...
Emotional Addiction "The Overview"
November 11, 2023 23:03 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBPeople battle addictions every day. But what if I told you that is the most dangerous and damaging addiction we all deal with regularly? This is called "Emotional Addiction" and is the subject of our new series. For the next four weeks following this overview, we will take deep dives into the understanding of EQ or Emotional Intelligence and how this framework affects your thought process and the mentality that shapes your reality. Let's get after it!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Learned Helplessness
November 04, 2023 22:22 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat a journey. Here we are at the end of our Self-Actualization adventure, and we end on an enormous point. Today, we discuss "Learned Helplessness" and how all of the elements of our previous weeks combine to create this damaging condition. We break down the definition and talk about the process that needs to happen to defeat this extremely harmful existence. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Labels
October 28, 2023 17:28 - 51 minutes - 59 MBOn our road to Self-Actualization, we are going to take a stop and talk about the issue of Labels! We all have to deal with being labeled in life, and sometimes these labels alter how we view ourselves in the grand scheme of reality. Understanding how to deal with this issue is another step in figuring out just who we are! In this episode we tackle the hard truth that many of these problems are simply things that we accept about ourselves and should never be apart of how we think and feel....
No Self-Worth
October 14, 2023 22:47 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBAs we continue our journey to Self-Actualization, we move to the second major enemy of this progression: having No Self-Worth. In today's episode, we discuss that you are not only important and wanted but also necessary! We discuss all the areas that you are necessary for and touch on some significant points when dealing with self-worth! Jump in, and let's ride together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comparison
October 07, 2023 19:39 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBAlbert Einstein said: "Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will go through life thinking it's stupid." In today's episode, we start a new journey of Self-Actualization, and we begin by identifying the first enemy of us truly finding ourselves, and that's Comparison! We spend too much time comparing ourselves to others, and to be honest, our day-to-day actions are sometimes the main reason we do this. Strap on tight, and let's go on the rollercoa...
Movement vs Progress
October 01, 2023 11:38 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBWell, it's been an incredible journey that we've been on with this Stree Management block. I hope you guys have enjoyed listening as much as I have enjoyed creating. In our final episode on this particular subject, we pull all of the previous episode topics together to discuss what is probably one of the damaging yet unaddressed issues when it comes to overwhelming stress, and that is committing to movement with no progress. You know people who are constantly busy, tiring themselves o...
Best Investiments
September 24, 2023 21:39 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBDo you know what it's like to put your all into something, only to realize it was a total waste? This can be for projects, business deals, and people! Investing in things that are not good for you can significantly cause overwhelming stress. In today's episode, we discuss this very issue and discuss some of the "Bad" investments we should all avoid. Spend some time chewing on the information inside! See Ya There! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Attitude of Gratitude
September 16, 2023 17:36 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBAs we continue reducing stress, anxiety is one of the most significant issues most people face. We are worried about what we have, what we don't have, and what people do and how they act, and it gives us a horrible outlook on our lives and our condition. In today's episode, we talk about how we can use gratitude to fight against the victim mentality and the idea that everything around us is going wrong. There is so much that we must be thankful for; we must take time and acknowledge i...
The Best Giving is Forgiving
September 09, 2023 22:14 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBForgiveness is such a hard thing to do. But what if I told you that not forgiving is one of the main reasons why we remain stuck in the past? In today's episode of Da Soap Box, we explore the skill of forgiveness and how we gain more control over the stress in our lives by becoming better forgivers. This one may step on a few toes, but in the spirit of the episode, Please... Forgive Me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Tragedy Strikes
September 03, 2023 22:53 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBTragedy strikes us all, and life is full of moments where we are not at our highest. Last week, I was presented with one of the most brutal blows that life has to offer. Yet, we are champions and can not fall victim to these moments. Isn't that easier said than done? So, how do we push forward? How do we overcome that feeling of quicksand that everyone has to endure? In today's episode, we tackle this subject firsthand and approach it from a real-world vantage point. If you have e...
Protect Your Peace / Protect Your Energy
August 19, 2023 20:24 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBWhat's up, my Soapboxers Tell me this, have you ever been in a great mood, and all of a sudden, it's ruined by someone with a horrible outlook on life? Maybe this person is someone you deal with all the time, and they seem to have this type of attitude all the time. Perhaps you were feeling good all day, but for some reason, a thought runs through your head, and now all you can think about is a disaster. Well, today's episode is all about those situations. You have to protect your ...
Stop Dimming Your Light
July 16, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBHello everyone! This is Tj back with another episode of Da Soap Box. This is the kick-off of Season 4, and man, am I excited. Also, please excuse the lack of theme music; I'm changing computers and don't have everything switched over. In today's episode, we discuss not allowing your light to be dimmed simply because you are not trying to make others uncomfortable. You deserve to be the best and display the best, and you should never lower your actions or energy simply because others...
Becoming Your Best Version (The Overview)
July 23, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBStop me when I'm wrong... You look in the mirror and don't like what you see. You look in your bank account and think, "what's wrong." Or, you want to start that business but don't know how things will turn out. Well, I've got an answer for you! We are starting a series on Da Soap Box called "Becoming Your Best Version," the flagship episode. Here is an overview of the upcoming episodes, and we will dig deep into the idea of becoming better versions of ourselves. This is going to be an ...
The Company You Keep
July 19, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHello, Hello, Hello!!!! Da Soap Box is back!!! In this comeback episode, we take a deep dive into one of the biggest reasons people fail to succeed: their community. Community is a significant part of success, and we often fall victim to the actions and energy of the people we choose to spend our time with. So let's grow together in this episode of Da Soap Box! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 6: Those who WANT vs Those who ARE
January 15, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you every looked at the successful people in the world and wondered "what makes them different from those who don't succeed?" There is a difference in having a dream and going after that dream! To be a winner you have to think like a winner and then respond to your thinking! We take a deep dive into this whole ideology in this, the newest episode of Da Soap Box! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 5: To Endure
December 19, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBHello Soapboxers!!! Continuing our conversation on success, and what it takes to truly be successful; it appears that the one thing that most people are lacking is endurance. The one thing that truly separates the successful from the unsuccessful is the fact that the successful are willing to go through the fire while those who are unsuccessful seem to shy away from the flames! Let's take a deep dive into this idea! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Week 4: Get Out Of YOUR Way!!!
November 20, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHello Soapboxers! So everyone is trying to accomplish something in life; better job, better home, better business venture. Many times the main reason that we can grab these things is ... well... US. In today's episode of Da Soap Box we discuss the fact that one of the largest problems that keeps us from gaining ground in our areas of pursuit is ourselves. The way we see things, what we say about things, what we believe and what we do are many times the reasons we fall short. Lets ...
Be "Your" Better You, Not "Their" Better You!
November 06, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat's up everybody! This is TJ and I'm back with another episode of Da Soap Box. Have you ever wanted to advance? Have you ever wanted to be better then you were or maybe you want to be better than you are right now? Believe it or not, one of the biggest roadblocks to you being a better you, is the people you surround yourself with. Even those who wish you well can sometimes be one of the biggest blockades to your success. In this episode we take a deep dive into the issues people fac...
Be "Your" Better You, Not "Their" Better You!
November 06, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat's up everybody! This is TJ and I'm back with another episode of Da Soap Box. Have you ever wanted to advance? Have you ever wanted to be better then you were or maybe you want to be better than you are right now? Believe it or not, one of the biggest roadblocks to you being a better you, is the people you surround yourself with. Even those who wish you well can sometimes be one of the biggest blockades to your success. In this episode we take a deep dive into the issues people face...
Mental Health with Dr. M. Bowman
October 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBGreetings everyone! Oh man do I have an exciting episode for you today! For today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Marvella Bowman who is a Psychological Services Coordinator for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and one of the brightest minds of the age. Dr. Bowman and I discuss multiple aspects of Mental Health and the good doctor even gives some great advice on a wide variety of subjects that will help our mental wellness. This episode is a wealth of...
What Success Brings
October 16, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHello EVERYONE!!!! Welcome back to Da Soap Box! We are back in action and better than ever! Have you ever struggled with success. So many people today struggle with the idea altogether! They don't know what it is, don't know why they have such a hard time getting it. Well in today's episode we explore some of the major elements of success, and understanding that success calls for us to be better than some of us imagine. This is episode one of season two! Let's jump in! Support t...
Leadership Law #4: Maxwell's Law of Navigation
February 14, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHey everyone! Greetings to my Soapboxers! So here we are back with another episode of our Leadership Series! Have you ever worked for someone that didn't know where they were going or how to get there! Have you ever had someone leading you that didn't seem to really have a plan! This episode is all about Maxwell's Law of Navigation and how vitally important it is for a leader to have a legitimate plan! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Leadership Law #3: Maxwell's Law of The Process
January 31, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBGreetings Soapboxers Here we continue our leadership series with the Law of The Process and understand that Leadership doesn't happen overnight! Respect the Journey. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leadership Law #2: Maxwell's Law Of Influence
January 24, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBEver wonder why sometimes there is someone in the group that seems to have more control over things than the boss? How about that someone that everyone seems to follow at work? Chances are you have just witnessed someone executing the Law of Influence. In today's episode, we will dive into Maxwell's second law that explains that Leadership is Influence, nothing more and nothing less! Let's dig in! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leadership Law #1: Maxwell's Law of the Lid
January 17, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBGreetings Soapboxers So here we are, the leadership journey. In today's episode, we discuss the first law of Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, called "The Law of the Lid". How many times have you dealt with a leader who you thought had reached their limits? How many times have you worked for someone who you thought was totally out of their depth when it came to the job? This is because these individuals most likely broke the Law of the Lid and caused everyone around them ...
A Tale Of Two Americas
January 09, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn the wake of the events that happened on Wednesday in our nation's capital, we at Da Soap Box felt that it was important to take a close look at every part of this outrageous and outlandish attempt to assault our nation. This is not the normal episode, as there is no introduction, and the tone reflects the disgust that exists inside of me, and I'm sure in many of you. How could this happen? Why did it happen? What happens now? These are just a few of the questions we tackle in this speci...
Introduction To Leadership
January 03, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! Happy New Year, and what a wonderful privilege it is to communicate with you guys here in the new year. Today we start our leadership journey, and I'm really excited. This episode is the introductory episode, and we will discuss some of the major misconceptions about leadership and some of the prerequisites to being a good leader. This will be a fun and very inciteful journey, so get ready to grow and change! Support the show (http://cash.app/$swiftnote2)
Introduction To Leadership
January 03, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! Happy New Year, and what a wonderful privilege it is to communicate with you guys here in the new year. Today we start our leadership journey, and I'm really excited. This episode is the introductory episode, and we will discuss some of the major misconceptions about leadership and some of the prerequisites to being a good leader. This will be a fun and very inciteful journey, so get ready to grow and change! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast....
The Gift of Appreciation
December 27, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMerry Christmas to everyone; I hope you had a wonderful holiday. On today's Da Soap Box episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked gifts that everyone can give... appreciation. Today we discuss who should be appreciated and what that appreciation should look like. Dive in, and let's grow together. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Weight Of Your Words!!!!
December 13, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! There are so many different conversations in today's world, and many people are throwing words around left and right. Titles are being given, lines are being drawn, and many of us agree that very few people pay attention to who they are assaulting or offending. When we consider that many of our leaders are engaging in this verbal abuse, we realize that there has to be a change. In today's episode, we discuss the weight of our words and how they can damage...
The Weight Of Your Words!!!!
December 13, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! There are so many different conversations in today's world, and many people are throwing words around left and right. Titles are being given, lines are being drawn, and many of us agree that very few people pay attention to who they are assaulting or offending. When we consider that many of our leaders are engaging in this verbal abuse, we realize that there has to be a change. In today's episode, we discuss the weight of our words and how they can damage ...
Fighting From Within
December 06, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHello, my Soapboxers! The world is full of problems of all shapes and sizes, but one thing is certain to succeed, we have to understand how to deal with them. In today's episode of Da Soap Box, we take a deep dive into understanding internal struggles. How do we face issues that seem to be beneath the surface? Hold on tight; this is going to be a treasure trove of information. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Racial Bias (Part 3)
November 29, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBGreetings Soapboxers This is the conclusion of the series on Racial Bias. Here we take a deep dive into understanding some of the most prominent myths of Racial Bias, and we also address how to defeat it for good. Support the show
Racial Bias (Part 3)
November 29, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBGreetings Soapboxers This is the conclusion of the series on Racial Bias. Here we take a deep dive into understanding some of the most prominent myths of Racial Bias, and we also address how to defeat it for good. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Racial Bias (Part 2)
November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHello everyone, this is a continuation of the Racial Bias subject from last week. Here we dive deeper into the understanding of Racial Bias and the elements used to build this type of bias.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The M.H.O.C and Racial Bias (Part 1)
November 15, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! In today's episode, I would like to introduce you to a new initiative that a group of friends and I have founded called the Minority Home Ownership Coalition. This effort assists in bridging the wealth gap between America's majority population and its minority population by assisting minorities in becoming home/landowners. In the second half of this episode, I begin to discuss the difference between Racial Prejudice and Racial Bias and explain why even though we d...
The M.H.O.C and Racial Bias (Part 1)
November 15, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBGreetings, my Soapboxers! In today's episode, I would like to introduce you to a new initiative that a group of friends and I have founded called the Minority Home Ownership Coalition. This effort assists in bridging the wealth gap between America's majority population and its minority population by assisting minorities in becoming home/landowners. In the second half of this episode, I begin to discuss the difference between Racial Prejudice and Racial Bias and explain why even though we ...
The Election: The Moral Issue
November 08, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBOn today's episode of Da Soap Box, I discuss the seriousness and unease of this election. It is not the need for one party to win over the other, but the reality that exists in our country's divide. We are in the middle of a moral dilemma. (At the time of this recording, there was no winner.)Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why you SHOULD Vote!!!
October 31, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIt's safe to say that this election cycle has been one of the most energized and controversial ones in modern history, yet the question that has been weighing on many people's minds is, "Should I even vote at all?" On today's episode of Da Soap Box, we take a deep dive into the history of voting in America and some of the things people should be "cautious" about when voting. Without endorsing or indicting any particular candidate, we explore the individual sense of obligation embedded ...
Defeating Limitations
October 25, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBHow many times have you hit a roadblock in life? How many times have you tried your best and got close to success but there just seemed to be a wall standing in your way? In this episode of Da Soap Box, we take a deep dive into the understanding of limits and how we can break through them by taking a calculated approach to life's problems. When we know better, we do better! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Get Along With EVERYONE!!!
October 18, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you ever had that person that you couldn't seem to get along with? Or maybe you are the person that everyone seems to have a problem with? In today's episode of Da Soap Box, we take a deep dive into the formula of getting along with everyone and discuss some of the aspects that cause us not to have that connection we need with other people. It's a hard pill to swallow, so we'll take our medicine together! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 4 C's
October 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you ever given yourself a serious evaluation? Have you ever thought about your personality and wondered where you fit in? In business, whether personal or professional, we all have a personality type that we most commonly identify with, but what if I told you there is a science behind your strong points? What if I told you that you could identify where you fall in the grand scheme of how you interact with people when it comes to the things you do every day. In this episode of Da...
Just Breathe
October 04, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBGreetings, my fellow Soapboxers, and welcome to another episode of Da Soap Box. This is an "unintended" episode, as I am sending this message out from my vacation! However, I genuinely believe that the message is one that everyone in the world needs to hear. Throughout all the hostility, stress, and fear that is being generated in our society today, it is genuinely time to simply take a moment and realizes that we are blessed to be alive! In this episode, we take a moment to simply b...
The Clan: Final Thoughts
September 27, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis is the conclusion to the series on The Clan. I give my final thoughts and a little advice for those who might be thinking of becoming members of a destructive organization. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Clan and Sacrifices
September 20, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBAs we near the end of this series, it is essential that people understand the various sacrifices that were made by members of The Clan during this time. These sacrifices were not limited to just physical abuse, but also mental and spiritual elements were affected. Recovery from a life in The Clan took a lot, and in this episode, you can hear and understand why. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Clan and Relationships Part 2 / The Intro to Sacrifices
September 13, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode of Da Soap Box, we finish up on the conversation on relationships and talk about the relationship that helped me leave the Clan. Also, I touch basis on the beginning of next week's episode on Sacrifices and talk about one of the major sacrifices that I gave for the clan. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.