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Ep 262: Time to Rest

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - June 29, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
You can’t just be hustling all the time, you also need to take time to rest. We’ve been glorifying the hustle culture for far too long that taking a break seems unacceptable. In this episode, Aimee tackles a topic that we don’t normally discuss - taking a break. For the longest time, we’ve been...

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Ep 261: Aimee J – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - June 15, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We’re halfway through the year, it seems that days went by so fast. Some of us feel like not having enough time to process everything we’re going through. Some days we feel okay, others not so much. But you have to remember, it’s okay to not be okay.  In this episode, we have another inspiring ...

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Ep 260: Tim Tortora – How To Make It In Hollywood

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - June 01, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
For some, getting into the entertainment industry is like having that impossible dream that’s never going to happen. And the perpetual question everybody’s asking - how to make it in Hollywood? In this episode, Tim Tortora tells how he conquered Hollywood and made a living out of it. He shares ...

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Ep 259: Carolyn Yates – Give Yourself Permission To Put Yourself First

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - May 19, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
The time used to invest in yourself reflects on the quality of relationships you engage in.  In this episode, Carolyn Yates shares her expertise and advice for people struggling with their mental health. Our mental health condition is often affected by a lot of factors; the people around us, so...

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Ep 258: Aimee J – Let’s Talk Mental Health

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - May 04, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Mental health is not something we openly talk about and yet it greatly impacts how we live our lives. A lot of us perceive mental health as an essential topic we should be talking about. However, we all know that it’s difficult to take action when we suffer from mental health issues. In this ep...

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Ep 257: Aimee J – You Can Do Hard Things

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - April 13, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We tend to think that life is hard, and it is but what we fail to realize is that we’re capable of improving our lives, we have the power to pivot and deal with hard things. In this episode, Aimee explores something that she’s always been afraid to do - speak to her listeners directly. She shar...

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Ep 256: Drew & Sylvia Nixon – Know You and Walk in it!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 30, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Tap into yourself, figure out who you really are, and embrace that.  In this episode, Sylvia and Drew Nixon, share the value of knowing who you really are and walking in your purpose. Life can get too noisy that we often miss the very thing that we would like to do, but we are given the opportu...

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Ep 255: Don’t Take For Granted There Is A Next Time

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 16, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We always believe that we have time to do things. We focus too much on the future that we forget to enjoy the present.  In this episode, Aimee shares a personal experience with loss, grief, and the learnings she got from losing two people close to her heart. It is during the dark moments in our...

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Ep 254: Daree Allen Nieves – Follow Your Multi-Passions

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 02, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Chasing our dreams will demand persistence to learn and explore various options and oftentimes, it will call for multi-passion experiences.  My good friend Daree Allen Nieves is back on Chasing Dreams. She was on episode 77 and now she’s here to tell us about her multi-passions. Daree has been ...

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Ep 253: Challenge Societal Norms & Stereotypes

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - February 16, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Can you believe that in this day and age of technological advancements and intense social awareness, there are still norms and stereotypes that don’t serve us well? In this episode, Aimee shares with us why she didn’t come back straight away. She did a lot of experimenting and along came her re...

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Ep 252: Finding Our Outer Voice With JAM & Philly

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - February 02, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Are you prepared to break through stereotypes and traditions to chase your dreams? We welcome the second season of Chasing Dreams with two guests who can give us a new perspective on how we pursue our goals. In this episode, I get to chat with the duo from JAM & Philly, James, and Philly Mathew...

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Ep 251: Aimee J. – Guess Who’s Back!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - October 13, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
After a few months off and hearing the asks, we're bringing Chasing Dreams back in 2022. Figured sharing the news on my birthday would be appropriate. Make sure you're subscribed so you can see when we return with Season 2!

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Ep 251: Aimee J. – Guess Who's Back!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - October 13, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
After a few months off and hearing the asks, we're bringing Chasing Dreams back in 2022. Figured sharing the news on my birthday would be appropriate. Make sure you're subscribed so you can see when we return with Season 2! CONNECT WITH AIMEE https://aimeej21.com/ (Website)  https://yourpersonalh...

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Ep 250: All Good Things…

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - June 23, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We’ve reached the last episode of Chasing Dreams. 250 amazing episodes. 250 stories. So many lessons learned. When I started this podcast, I never imagined getting to 250 episodes. I thought 50 episodes would be good. Then I thought a hundred would be okay. But I was blessed with amazing guests...

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Ep 249: Julie Hall – Leading with Self Compassion

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - June 09, 2021 04:45 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
How can you better prepare yourself to chase your dreams?  As we enter the penultimate episode of Chasing Dreams, I try to make sure that I’m bringing you the best guests I can. In this episode, I get to chat with experienced licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut, Julie Hall - w...

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Ep 248: Tommy Breedlove – How to Build and Live a Legendary Life

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - May 26, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We all have the power of choice.  But some of us think otherwise. If you don’t believe you have a choice because of the stories that others have put in your mind, ask yourself what will you choose today to start unwiring that lie, so that you can live your life and not that story you’re telling...

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Ep. 247: Andrea Parker – Create A Life That You Are SO In Love With!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - May 12, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
We all have our own unique potential in this world. It’s up to us to find it and live up to it. Because if we aren’t living life to its full potential, then we are missing out.  Today’s guest is someone who shares so much value on how stepping out of your comfort zone is the best way to reach y...

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246: Jewel Turner – Being The Light In A World Full Of Darkness

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - April 28, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
It’s not what they call you, it’s what you answer to. What do you answer to?  This is Jewel’s favourite quote and the questions she asks her guests all the time. It makes you define yourself and not have anyone else define you. This time, I was able to ask her the same question.  For Jewel, s...

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245: Frank King – Let’s Talk Suicide Prevention

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - April 14, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
TRIGGER WARNING: Topics covered may elicit strong emotions.  Suicide is a large and growing public health problem and it has been for a while. But with COVID-19, the numbers have seen a large spike. According to the World Health Organization, almost 800,000 people in the world die by suicide e...

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244: Maaden Eshete Jones – Healing Through Hospitality

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 31, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
March is Women’s History month. During this celebration, the media usually focuses on Oprah, Michelle Obama or other famous women in history. But today’s guest should also be one of the many women to be honoured this Women’s History Month In this episode of Chasing Dreams, we get to speak with ...

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Ep 243: Rochelle Gapere – One Happy Day at a Time

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 17, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Are you a glass half-empty or half-full sort of person? What if there was another way to see it? That is, that the glass is refillable.  No matter what you go through in life, you have the power to choose to fill and refill your life with what makes you happy. Filling your life with happiness s...

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Ep 242: Holly Sharp – One Hundred Possibilities

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - March 03, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Two-thirds of American adults regret their college major and are not happy with their career choices. That is so much wasted time, effort, and money. So many people are disengaged with their jobs, meaning, they feel no real connection to their jobs, and thus they tend to do the bare minimum. The...

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Ep. 241: Mario – Never Settle

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In continuation of Black History Month celebrations, today’s guest has inspiration and motivation to help you take action and get real about your passion and purpose. Join us to learn more! Mario Armstrong is a two-time Emmy Award-winner, lifestyle entrepreneur, content creator, and motivationa...

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Ep. 240: Luvvie Ajayi Jones – The Power of Professional Troublemaking

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - February 03, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
To kick off Black History Month, we are visiting with a New York Times bestselling author. You may remember her from Episode 58, way back in 2016. She was here to promote her first book, and today, she’s telling us about her second book. The book is available for preorder, and it’s required read...

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Ep. 239: Ammini Aunty – If You Put Your Mind to It, You Can Do It

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - January 20, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
I’m excited to share the inspirational story of someone who is the epitome of a dream chaser. At age 70, my mother is still going strong, staying busy, and enjoying happiness in her new role. I hope you’ll join us to hear her story. Ammini Aunty (Saramma/Sara) was a nurse in Baltimore for 40 ye...

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Ep. 239: Ammini Aunty - If You Put Your Mind to It, You Can Do It

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - January 20, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
I’m excited to share the inspirational story of someone who is the epitome of a dream chaser. At age 70, my mother is still going strong, staying busy, and enjoying happiness in her new role. I hope you’ll join us to hear her story. Ammini Aunty (Saramma/Sara) was a nurse in Baltimore for 40 year...

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Ep. 238: Aimee J. - I’m Claiming 2021!!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - January 06, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Welcome to 2021! It promises to be a wild ride! If 2020 left you feeling less than successful in your dream chase, then you can’t miss today’s show! I’m claiming 2021 as my own. I’m listing ten things I’m doing to make that happen. You can follow these steps as I count them down to make YOUR 2021...

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Ep. 238: Aimee J. – I’m Claiming 2021!!

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - January 06, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Welcome to 2021! It promises to be a wild ride! If 2020 left you feeling less than successful in your dream chase, then you can’t miss today’s show! I’m claiming 2021 as my own. I’m listing ten things I’m doing to make that happen. You can follow these steps as I count them down to make YOUR 20...

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Ep. 237: Aimee J. – 2020 Am I Right?

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - December 09, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Today’s show is a special solo episode. Since it’s the only show for December, we are looking back at 2020, which was an unprecedented year. I feel like the year began with such promise and hope in the hearts of so many people, but it came in disrespectfully--and it seems to be heading out in mu...

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Ep. 237: Aimee J. - 2020 Am I Right?

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. - December 09, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Today’s show is a special solo episode. Since it’s the only show for December, we are looking back at 2020, which was an unprecedented year. I feel like the year began with such promise and hope in the hearts of so many people, but it came in disrespectfully--and it seems to be heading out in muc...

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