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What Happens In Between

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mercurial process of creating something meaningful, between taking your first steps to develop your idea and mastery. Each episode, the conversation centers on the guest’s process of developing or deepening relationship to creation. Join Athena Sayaka for weekly installments and learn how others are navigating the unsexy parts of creating a platform.


artists, and creators who have a burning desire to impact their world, but don’t necessarily have all the answers yet. Come along with us as we discuss the plans, the missteps, and the feelings of moving blindly forward. In each episode, you’ll find key takeaways, and the understanding/reminder that you are not alone in your struggle.


Each interview focuses on the space between, whether hearing from an emerging creator or an established expert, the conversation is always focused on process.


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Episodes

Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender with Walela Nehanda

May 01, 2024 08:44 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Episode Summary:  In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Walela Nehanda, a cultural worker, transplant survivor, and agender writer who created their debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir as an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people. Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. How do we define our realities without molding ourselves into a presentation? Join us on today’s episode ...

Black Woman x Free Spirit with Shavon Swain

April 17, 2024 07:33 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Episode Summary:  In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Shavon Swain, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Shavon helps us understand that the layers of curiosity, imagination, and possibility are cultivating your innate wisdom. What does it mean — and feel like — to have the freedom and the expansiveness to try on all different parts of yourself? Join us on today’s episode as ...

Poetic x Empathy Driven Curiosity with Xenia Viray

April 03, 2024 07:33 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

Episode Summary:  In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Xenia Viray, Imagination Healer, Multidimensional Artist, and Community Weaver focused on facilitating workshops and writing. Xenia expands our perspective of relationship dynamics, interconnectedness, and imagination as the ability to wade through the depths of experience. Is it possible to see imagination simply as the way we think and process? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be ...

Black x Multiple AuDHD x Creative Activist with Ben-Oní

March 20, 2024 08:44 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

*CORRECTION: Neuroexpansive is a term coined and trademarked by Ngozi Alston. Episode Summary: In this episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ben-Oní, a neuroexpansive clinical psych doctoral student, orator, writer, and Black disability justice activist. Ben-Oní shares their experience as a Black Multiple AuDHD and how that translates into their Creative Activism. Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be neuroexpansive, leading through a lens of beauty, an...

Community Curator with OlaRonke Akinmowo

March 06, 2024 08:33 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, the Founder, Curator, and Creator of The Free Black Women's Library: a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women. Ola helps us understand how to explore the different routes of expression, creation, and art as a ritual of self-actualization. How do we explore our own identities in a society that is anti-Black and anti-woman? Join us ...

Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring with Courtney Lanctot of The Unpopular Black

February 21, 2024 08:33 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Courtney Lanctot, the founder of The Unpopular Black, a platform built to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Courtney’s work serves as both representation and a specific type of relatability for the Black American experience. Is it unpopular for us to seek out nature, or simply uncommon? Join us on today’s episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting N...

Biracial x Partially Blind x Introvert with Karyn Paige

February 07, 2024 08:33 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

Episode Summary Welcome to Season Three of What Happens in Between, which will focus on multiplicity and how we develop the rich, internal narratives of who we are. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Karyn Paige, a certified human design practitioner — and self-proclaimed late-blooming, daydreaming, indoor kid — who helps us be compassionate about our individuality. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves in...

Season 3 Trailer

January 31, 2024 08:24 - 1 minute - 3.47 MB

mercurial process of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for biweekly explorations of the layered thinking, feeling, and living process — where complexities come untied, yet aren’t seen as unhinged. Season 3’s focus is Multiplicity and how we develop the internal narratives of who we are. Tune in for conversations with practitioners, community builders, curators, and artists who are navigating themselves as another way to explore, question, and reclaim the world around them. Why is yo...

Season 2 Recap

June 22, 2022 08:48 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MB

Athena discusses the best way to stay in touch while you wait for Season 3 and shares key takeaways from each episode. Listen to the private podcast HERE Follow Us: Instagram Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Focusing On The Feelings (Instead Of The Outcome) Creates Lasting Joy with Shirin Eskandani

June 15, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 16.6 MB

Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach and alchemist, busts the myth about building your dream life. It’s easy to constantly look to the next big thing to finally make you feel fulfilled. But the truth is, satisfaction and fulfillment live in the present, in what’s happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose, joy, and dreams. It’s not what you want or when you get there, it’s who you are being in this ...

Remember Who You're Centering with Rose J Percy

June 01, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MB

Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Rose J Percy, founder of Quni Community and Dear Soft Black Woman, goes beyond standard definitions of culture, faith, and religion. She has created a community for all to gather who live at the intersections of several identities and this did not happen on a whim or overnight. This happened through her, “vocational seasons,” as Rose would call it. Every season has the potential to change your vocation. Your reason, “why,” chan...

Communing with Your Lunar Ancestry Juliana Luna

May 19, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 14.8 MB

Are we products of our environment? Or do we have ancestral gifts we can tap into? Is it possible to rewire our childhood predispositions? Juliana Luna, founder of Aluna Method, shows us how to trust our intuition as a way to open space for new narratives.  Luna’s story starts where her ancestors left off; it’s in her name and it’s in her nature. We learn her great grandmother was of the same mindset and daily practices when she receives her great grandmother’s ring, a memento traveling tim...

How to Transform Your Audience Into An Invested Community With Kacie Willis

May 11, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 15 MB

Kacie Willis, founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool and You Heard Me Write, tells us her story behind sound design and how one unique experience can transform the trajectory of your career. During a specific sound design project, Kacie was struck by not what was being created but how it was being created; there was no hierarchy of work, no drama between technicians–everyone was passionate about the project and approached it as a team. They had FUN. Kacie’s perspective on collaborative a...

Creating the Wellness Space You Want to See With the Founder of Black Girl’s Healing House

April 27, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.5 MB

How does a Facebook group experience exponential growth overnight? How do you maintain a safe space with such a large growing audience? When do you start setting boundaries around work and your personal life? Founded in 2018, Delilah Antoinette created a Facebook group for Black women centered around self-care and healing practices. She created a safe space that otherwise did not exist for Black women. Women who gathered to learn more about meditation, yoga, crystals, and soon the group gre...

Why Healing In Community Creates Liberation For All with Womxn of Color Summit

April 20, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 14.4 MB

Episode Summary:  Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where we speak about the power of internal healing and spiritual growth and the impact it can have on your daily life with entrepreneurs, Harpinder Mann & Irene Lo, who are the co-creators and facilitators Womxn of Color Summit. How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people’s lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it cont...

Season 2 Trailer

April 18, 2022 08:44 - 1 minute - 1.5 MB

What Happens In Between is an exploration of the awkward middle phase of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for weekly installments to hear how folks are navigating the unsexy bits of the process. For season 2 our theme is Community! You'll hear from a range of people including entrepreneurs, artists, and creators who have reckoned with and redefined their personal and professional relationship to community. We're finally back babay! Merci mille fois for your patience as we reimagin...

Season 1 Recap

June 30, 2021 07:02 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

Hey hey! After 55 incredible, sumptuous, episodes, I have decided to take a break with the podcast. Moving forward the podcast will be seasonal, meaning I'll be dropping episodes in 12-15 episode chunks and then resting in a cycle. This is a much more sustainable model for me and it gives me the space to make sure each episode is extremely valuable for you as well. Thank you so much for being on the journey of What Happens In Between so far. I can't wait to share what I've been cooking up...

Accept Your True Self to Engage in Life Fully with Lauren Williams

June 23, 2021 07:08 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MB

THE SHOW We get deep pretty quick and had a beautiful conversation spanning topics such as internal conflict, self definition, listening to your intuition, and engaging fully in life. This is an episode I can listen to over and over again. Lauren is someone I could spend hours listening to not only for her silky voice, but for her warm wisdom.  Listen in if you want a moment of bright, fuzzy enlightenment.  Question of the Week: Who is God? Who are you, really? Connect with Lauren: @ipwo...

Discover and Accept Your True Self to Engage in the Life’s Beauty with Lauren Williams

June 23, 2021 07:08 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MB

THE SHOW We get deep pretty quick and had a beautiful conversation spanning topics such as internal conflict, self definition, listening to your intuition, and engaging fully in life. This is an episode I can listen to over and over again. Lauren is someone I could spend hours listening to not only for her silky voice, but for her warm wisdom.  Listen in if you want a moment of bright, fuzzy enlightenment.  Question of the Week: Who is God? Who are you, really? Connect with Lauren: @ipwo...

Crafting a Lifestyle Business That Works For You With Chrishan Wright

June 16, 2021 07:26 - 46 minutes - 25.3 MB

THE SHOW In this episode of What Happens In Between, Chrishan Wright, creator of Blaxit Global, talks about how she built her company and business to give her freedom. She discusses how she structured Blaxit Global so that it could grow sustainably, impact thousands, and prevent burnout. Connect with Chrishan: @blaxitglobal on IG and blaxitglobal.com Question of the Week: How? ABOUT THE GUEST Chrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiri...

Using Artistic Honesty to Ground Yourself During Massive Growth With Zeek Burse

June 09, 2021 07:21 - 44 minutes - 25.4 MB

THE SHOW This week, we chat with Philadelphia based musician Zeek Burse about all things related to the creative process, from gratitude to family history to Divine signaling. We dig into Zeek’s personal and professional evolution before and after the pandemic. He shares how he maintains artistic honesty as his music career takes off and his audience continues to grow. We also get into relativity and taking yourself as you are everyday.  Connect with Zeek at his website Zeekburse.com IG: @...

Create a Personal Brand with Ease While Attracting Your Dream Clients with Amber Marianne

June 02, 2021 07:17 - 27 minutes - 14.8 MB

THE SHOW Amber gives us a candid look at the highs and lows of building a personal brand for yourself. She also shares amazing and actionable insight on how to rediscover yourself and your interests and use that to develop a professional niche.  Question of the Week: How can I create from a place of authenticity? Connect with Amber: @cocoagrovestudio, website: cocoagrovestudio.com ABOUT THE GUEST Hey! My name is Amber Marianne. I’m a Photographer + Brand Strategist and the founder of Co...

Crafting Your Dream Lifestyle Abroad With Nicole, the Soulful Expat

May 19, 2021 07:52 - 46 minutes - 28.5 MB

THE SHOW This week on What Happens In Between we talk with expat Nicole Stroud. She talks about working and living abroad, cultivating relationships while traveling, and how community is important even when you are thousands of miles away.  Connect with Nicole @thesoulfulexpat Question of the Week: Did my ancestors think about evolving and relationships as much as I do? And does that mean I’m more or less evolved??   ABOUT THE GUEST  She’s a Soul Empowerment & Mindset coach whose experi...

Tapping Into Your Weirdness to Create Your Future w/ Tyra George

May 12, 2021 07:45 - 45 minutes - 28.5 MB

THE SHOW This week on What Happens In Between we talk with creator and crystal enthusiast Tyra George about the importance of tapping into your weirdness, rewriting your story, and how journaling can help you live up to your potential. You can find her online at @beautifulweirdos and beautifulweirdos.com   Question of the Week: What are you celebrating? This week What Happens In Between is celebrating our 50th episode and our 1 year anniversary!!!   ABOUT THE GUEST Tyra George is a Cr...

Sustainable Growth For Your Side Hustle with Daneshé Henry

May 05, 2021 07:10 - 37 minutes - 24.8 MB

THE SHOW Daneshé is the creator of The Chroma Network, an online community that champions the professional development of women of color. This week she breaks down the benefits of slow growth and time management. She also discusses how folks can develop a strong mission statement that cuts through the noise. You can find her at @thechromanetwork on IG and LinkedIn Question of the week: What really matters? ABOUT THE GUEST Daneshé Henry is the creator of The Chroma Network: a digital medi...

How Creative Confidence Helps You Get More Opportunities With Alyssa Neff

April 28, 2021 07:15 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

THE EPISODE This week on What Happens In Between we talk with designer Alyssa Neff. She talks about merging business skills with creativity, finding your place in a landscape where you are the only one like you, and how opportunities early in life can give you a leg up. Find her on social media platforms @alyssathecreative  Question of the week: Did you take a chance today?  ABOUT THE GUEST Alyssa Neff is a 28 year old fashion designer, creative director, and business owner out of Milwau...

How to Build and Leverage Your Network Authentically with Devo Harris

April 21, 2021 07:23 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MB

THE EPISODE 3X Grammy winner Devo sits down with Athena this week to discuss following your passion no matter how much it goes against conventional wisdom. He also talks about working with Kanye West and John Legend, and how even after winning multiple Grammys he is not finished pursuing bigger goals. You can find him at https://www.adventr.io and @springsteezy on all social media platforms. Question of the week: Who’s gonna put up money in this seed round? How do you make something ubiqu...

How Finding Your Niche Can Scale Your Business With Nadeena Granville

April 14, 2021 07:14 - 36 minutes - 20.8 MB

THE EPISODE What Happens In Between podcast with guest Nadeena Granville. Artist Nadeena Granville talks about starting over and the excitement and challenges of being a beginner. She also talks about the importance of reflection, consistency, and journaling. You can find her by visiting https://www.nadeenagranville.com and https://www.gainingvisuals.com also follow her on social media at @naturallyg_ across platforms and @gainingvisuals Question of the Week: What is something that brings ...

How Being Authentic Helps You Market Your Worth Ashley Allison

April 07, 2021 07:33 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MB

ABOUT THE SHOW This week on What Happens In Between we talk to Ashley Allison. Ashley had to  start her first business straight out of college because she couldn’t find a job that would compensate her for the value she can provide. She started selling custom clothing pieces online and did influencer marketing before it was all the rage. She talks about how she scales while still maintaining her 9 to 5 and why it is important to seek help when you need it. PLUS she reveals her entire process...

Deliberate Confidence Allows Her to Live in Full Alignment with Lotus Laloba

March 31, 2021 07:33 - 42 minutes - 27.7 MB

ABOUT THE SHOW Lotus gets candid about how it took a decade of intentional practice in order to make living in alignment look easy. Lotus gives actionable tips on how to build confidence, live in harmony, and take great care of yourself.  You can find Lotus online at https://lobalandbeauty.square.site/ or listen to her podcast at https://anchor.fm/lobaland. Question of Week: Can you rest more? THE GUEST Lotus LaLoba is a mystic practitioner who holds space for WOC to eradicate generatio...

No episode this week!

March 24, 2021 14:25 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

Hey there! Due to some technical delays, I won't be able to publish an episode this week. BUT What Happens In Between will be back and stronger than ever next week. Until then, check out some past episodes like EP 6: Financial Independence with A Purple Life - who retired at 30 years old in the middle of the pandemic or EP 16: Power with Quentin Allums who was one of the first LinkedIn Influencers. Connect with me on IG @whathappensinbetween Sign up for the Newsletter! Hosted on Acas...

43: How to Tap Into Your Authenticity Because Hiding Is Overrated With Shayla Caldwell

March 17, 2021 07:09 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MB

ABOUT THE SHOW Imagine creating for a YouTube channel, running a church, AND mothering 4 children. That is Shayla's reality and she manages it all with poise and authenticity! She is incredibly honest about the struggle and why there's no need to hide it. We discuss the urgency to live life to the fullest and how to develop and value your voice as a creator. Question Of The Week: Are you willing to admit that you’re immature? THE GUEST Shayla Caldwell is a YouTuber and mom of four who s...

Overcoming Fear Helped Her Quit the 9 to 5 to Grow Her Business with Dayz Terry

March 10, 2021 07:59 - 28 minutes - 16.8 MB

Dayz Terry is a social media strategist maven! This week on What Happens In Between we sit down with her to talk about the apprehension facing going public about your new business and how she overcame her doubt. Honestly, when re-listening to this episode, I was having a bout of anxiety that I couldn’t achieve what I wanted and hearing Dayz’ advice was immensely helpful.  Question Of The Week: How can you be nicer to yourself on purpose? TOPICS COVERED The importance of investing  in her...

Tuning Out Noise To Achieve Inner Alignment With Nistha Dube

March 03, 2021 08:27 - 38 minutes - 22.7 MB

ABOUT THE SHOW This week's episode on What Happens In Between, Nistha Dube, a mindset and law of attraction coach joins Athena to talk all things productivity. We discuss setting intentions rather than goals, leading with your intuition, and the patience required to attain clarity and energy for your goals. Nistha also talks about cutting through the noise and why disconnecting from your phone is necessary to be healthy, happy and productive.  Question Of The Week: What can I do this week ...

How to Build Crystal Clear Intentions to Thrive in Your Purpose With Rya Hodges

February 24, 2021 07:50 - 31 minutes - 20.2 MB

ABOUT THE SHOW On What Happens In Between this week we talk with Intentional Change Agent Rya Hodges. She breaks down why we have more time than we think we do and how much time is wasted in microbursts. She also talks about how important management (not just time) is to overall health and happiness. For more information about Rya visit https://www.ryahodges.com or Instagram at @ryajhodges. Question of the Week: How do you want to feel? THE GUEST It all happened intentionally. Rya Hodges...

3 Questions To Ask Yourself For Every Project

February 18, 2021 18:05 - 9 minutes - 7.33 MB

I’m not gonna lie, February has been a rough ½ month for me so far. The month (or the moon?) has really thrown off my ability to work effectively. I’ve been slowly recovering over the course of this week, but this unexpected pause prompted me to think about where I’m putting my energy.  With that in mind, I wanted to share the 3 most important questions I ask myself before starting a project or habit or anything new and time consuming.  For this week’s episode I present the 3 questions and...

Tuning Into Your Energy To Do Better Work

February 10, 2021 08:46 - 12 minutes - 9.68 MB

This is a little riff on rest and how I’ve increased the quality of my work by slowing down and doing less. Evidently, starting with these show notes 😁 Plus!!! I’m starting up a weekly newsletter! Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr ! I will drop news about the latest episodes, as well as send exclusive freebies and content to help you manage your energy and increase productivity through your entrepreneurial journey.  In this episode I cover:  Ultradian rhythm and how to schedule around...

37: How Taking Risks Changed Her From A Burnt Out Writer To A Full Time Creativity Coach Talise Burton

February 03, 2021 08:02 - 37 minutes - 21.1 MB

As a writer, Talise had a vision when she got to college: She would finish her novel by graduation using the tools and insight given to her by incredible professors to create an amazing story. Instead, she found herself burnt out for 4 years and unable to write a single paragraph.  When she graduated, she took a huge risk by taking a year off to focus on her wellness and reconnect with her creativity. At the beginning of 2020, she had no idea that by the end of the year she’d be a full time...

36: How the Finding Her Purpose Led Her to Quit Her Job and Be a Full Time Coach with Sharkina Parker

January 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Imagine knowing you’re in the wrong industry doing the wrong job, but having no certainty of what your gifts can do. That’s how Sharkina Parker felt when she took a leap of faith by quitting her stable job in real estate and jumping into the world of coaching and entrepreneurship. On this show, we love to talk about moving blindly forward, and Sharkina dives into exactly how she navigates with faith and an abundance mindset.  Sharkina is a Money Mindset Coach with a heart to serve others to...

35: How Working From Faith Is Creating A Graceful Career Pivot with Rashad Sherman

January 20, 2021 08:43 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

2020 threw a lot of punches, but Rashad Hunt-Sherman was a beacon of warmth and gratitude throughout.  Rashad is an Atlanta creative skilled in photography, styling, and artistic leadership. Throughout his life his interest in Southern culture, fashion, design, and history have played significant roles in building his artist perspective. His artistic perspective has connected him with many individuals along the way while also allowing him a space to create. He has worked as a blogger, e-co...

34: How Creating Space To Think Helped To Find Her Purpose With Nadeige Archin

January 13, 2021 08:51 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

When COVID shut down the world, did you question your path?  Nadeige Archin took the space and solitude from the initial months of COVID to reevaluate her career. Nadeige talks about making the transition from wanting to be a nurse practitioner to becoming a working artist (who sells merch btw!). She also digs deep to talk about the creative process, listening to the universe, and creating art for black women. You can find more about Nadeige by visiting her Instagram @_Heydeige or on her we...

33: How To Develop Self Awareness With Lisa Nicole Bell

January 06, 2021 08:35 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

The first episode of 2021 is about building your foundation with self awareness! Spurred by a cocktail of curiosity, philosophy, and polymathy, Lisa’s body of work melds creativity and commerce as she uses media and technology to shift and shape culture. She explores themes of identity, philosophy, and self-actualization as a multidisciplinary creator who has produced more than 300 hours of content.  Guys this was something else for me-- we run the gamut on personal and professional develo...

32: How to Increase Your Discipline with A Dopamine Fast

December 23, 2020 14:35 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

Feel like you need a boost in your discipline? Or maybe you just want to shut the noise out for one day and make some tough decisions? A dopamine fast might be what you've been looking for! In this short solo episode, I explain: What a dopamine fast is Who should do a dopamine fast My personal experience with the practice The response I wrote to some questions during my fast Some Questions to Consider What do you want to have mastered in 10 years? How do you want to serve others? H...

31: Tapping Into Your Intuition To Create Your Dreams With Ruth Nakaar

December 16, 2020 08:50 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MB

How do you deal with being homesick? Ruth Nakaar started a restaurant to feel closer to home and culture! Ruth is the founder of Fudena, a fast casual West African restaurant in Philadelphia! She has a background in international development and just received her MBA from Wharton- can we say multifaceted? At the top of 2019, she had no idea that she’d be launching a restaurant, but even during COVID Fudena has been steadily growing.  In this episode, Ruth discusses:  Why she wanted to div...

30: How To Master Yourself With Systems with Taylor Dru The Systems Guru

December 09, 2020 08:38 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MB

There’s nobody who hates wasting time more than Taylor Dru, and now she helps people run their business more efficiently with systems!  Taylor is an entertaining Atlanta transplant who’s gained insight from years of being an executive assistant to understand how to stop herself and others from wasting time. She’s started doing one on one client consultations, but now she’s in a transitional space, trying to figure out how to switch up her services to better fit her vision.  In this episode...

29: Best Way To Plan For The New Year

December 02, 2020 08:51 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MB

2021 is rolling up fast and everyone is on their new year, new me wave! While I don’t subscribe to the Gregorian Calendar, I do appreciate this time of year because planning gets the mainstream hype it deserves. I love planning so this solo episode details how I prep for a new year and why I consistently achieve my goals. I love to figure out the ingredients, behaviors, and input that create an environment where my desired outcomes are possible. I want to share my strategy for planning that...

28: How To Go From Passing Out Business Cards To Being Booked Out 6 Weeks In Advance with Maurice St. Rose

November 25, 2020 08:26 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MB

Maurice St. Rose is Victoria, British Columbia’s best modern, creative, fade barber and has won 9 awards for his work. In addition to cutting hair, he teaches other barbers and is a Kingdom Beauty Supplies ambassador. Now he’s set his sights on buying a block of his city in order to fulfill unmet community needs.  In this episode he illuminates:  The importance of curiosity and asking yourself “what if?” How he’s learned the useful business information without a business degree His past ...

27: Millionaire Mindset: How The Former Top Earner And Team Leader Now Tackles Growing A YouTube Channel with Leslie D Tucker

November 18, 2020 08:14 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MB

Leslie D Tucker has the growth mindset every entrepreneur needs. She can’t stress enough the importance of mentorship, community, and perseverance.  With a background in music theater, she went on to become the top earner and recruiter in a networking marketing company. Then in 2020, she decided to do an unpaid internship for a model to learn directly from somebody who was where she wanted to be.  Now managing 2 jobs, while trying to grow her own YouTube channel, Leslie doles out potent tr...

26: How Investing in Feedback Has Led to Massive Growth in Her Business with Nduulwa Kowa

November 11, 2020 08:52 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MB

Nduulwa Kowa is the host of the Dear Diaspora podcast which shares the stories of entrepreneurs and change-makers changing the world across the African Diaspora. She’s passionate about changing the narrative surrounding the African continent, combating issues facing women around the world, leveling the playing field for marginalized groups to ensure equal access to opportunities, and connecting with others to make magic happen. During our conversation she gives amazing tips on asking the q...

25: Break Out of the Box Of Preconceived Labels to Live a Full Life and Pursue Multiple Passions with Sonari Chidi

November 04, 2020 08:46 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MB

Sonari Chidi is an interdisciplinary director, producer, actor, and singer- as well as a second year law student! His film Shattering Refuge has been shown and honored in several festivals, and fun fact: he has a 4 minute reel on IMDB.  Sonari has an incredible perspective about finding ways to have his passion for law and film overlap. He is relentless in his belief that all skills in one area in life can be transferred to another area no matter how different they may seem on the surface. ...

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