Getting 2 Know U Pod

54: Antony (Short Story) The Golden Ticket: A 2 Parent Household

Antony shares a “Short Story” about the affects and consequences of his mother passing away when he was just 14 on his life and how he came to realize he didn't want to stain her name with his actions. Antony's full podcast will be released tomorrow so be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod today. 

Check out Antony's podcast "The Independent Hustle Podcast" on all platforms. 

53-Sarah: Baller, Taki Fit Creator, Jounraler, Beach Basketball Dribbling Innovator, Inspirational, Eternal Optimist, Surprisingly Short

Sarah shares stories about her early playing days and battles with self-doubt (3:40), bettering her mental health by learning to stay in the moment through meditation and journaling  (31:16), heritage playing a part in the pressure she puts on herself, the creation/development of her brand basketball brand Taki Fit, differences in coaching boys and girls  (1:01:07), being broken up with the day before her birthday and how she’s used that to find positivity in everything (1:35:50), “Best 1st For Last”  1st time Kobe Bryant reached out for her to train his daughter Gigi.  (2:23:55)

53-Sarah (Short Story) When Kobe Calls, U Answer

Sarah shares a story about Kobe Bryant reaching out to her so she could train his daughter Gigi and his travel team. Sarah's full pod will be out tomorrow, but today, check out her website www.Takifit.com and her IG @taki.fit

52-Javone: Author, Flight Attendant, Motivational Speaker, Overcomer, Believes in Asking Why, Doesn’t Believe in Alarm Clocks

Javon shares stories about his belief on mind over matter, specifically involving sleep, how his relationship with his current mentor was formed through a gathering called Alpha Talk and how that relationship has shaped his life (3:30), having an awakening spurred by the death of his brother and aunt, as well as the birth of his daughter, and getting closer his father because of these events (32:50), the importance of connecting with people, the affect of one’s environment on their life, not valuing himself at work, not feeling valued at work, and how he got into writing (1:00:06), poverty minded people chasing what should be happening on the inside, cracking the code of understanding life, and why he see’s himself as a Black man, not as African-American (1:36:53),  “Best 1st for Last” 1st time going on a cruise and feeling like he was home because he connected with his family history (2:42:20)

52- Javone (Short Story) Our Environments Are a Product of Us

Javon shares a “Short Story” of his mentality on how valuing himself helps to shape his environment and overcoming low paying jobs that were unfulfilling. His full episode will be out tomorrow. Be sure to check out his book Level Up: How to Start Living Your Best Life Now available on Amazon

 

51-Christy: Retired Fire Fighter, Triathlete, Insanely Competitive, Dog Lover, Podcast Host, Coffee Whore

Christy shares stories about how she’s channeling her competitive personality post retirement, as well as how that personality was shaped in her youth (3:11), Emergency 51 and working as a Paramedic inspiring her to become a fire fighter, learning how to fight fires,  and being 5 inches away from death, (23:27), the cumulative affects of being involved in traumatic situations causing her to have suicidal thoughts and seeking professional help (50:58), “Best 1st For Last” 1st experience at the Fire Fighter’s Academy which involves personal embarrassment (1:07:11)

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51- Christy (Short Story) Running Towards Danger

Christy shares a "Short Story" about her experiences and mentality while training for and battling fires. Her full pod will be posted tomorrow. 

Also, check out her podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed, where she helps listeners to know the human inside the uniform. 

50-Danny: Author, Orator, Visionary, Hippy, Soul Whisperer, Possibly Santa

Danny shares stories about accepting and loving people for who they are as well as owning the false narratives he use to tell (4:00), the life experiences that went into him writing “The Mosaic” including a billion dollar opportunity (24:42), why being true to yourself matters so much (46:29), his trip to Israel where he walked away from being a rabbi 1 day from being affirmed and the journey he went on to seek a blessing which involves long walks on deserted roads, dogs snipping at his heals, and non-refundable plane tickets (1:26:13) “Best 1st For Last” his greatest gift of having a developmentally delayed child (2:17:29).

Go to Danny's website https://www.DanielBruceLevin.com for a copy of The Mosaic and to find out more about him. 

 

 

50-Danny (Short Story) Mo Meets the Gardner and Sees No Weeds

Danny shares a story about why people tend to be hesitant about being themselves through an allegory involving a gardener, a wondering child, and a weed free garden. Check out his full pod, which drops tomorrow. Go to Danny's website https://www.DanielBruceLevin.com for a copy of The Mosaic.