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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Jonesy shares a short story about when he was the lead singer in a cover band and what he did with his money and “fame”.
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Also, check out Jonesy's podcast https://www.weirdafnews.com/
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Hilay shares stories about coming back to Cali from Bali during Covid-19, Chakra and how overusing or not feeling valued spiritually can manifest into physical ailments (3:30), telling her parents she was no longer Muslim despite recommiting to the religion while in college for a couple years and her current spiritual journey and coaching (36:38), quitting her corprate job in sales because of sexual harrassement to travel to Bali and work at a Hostel in Mexico in search of happiness (1:08:51), environment and the subcouncious dictating behavior, philosphical insights while “enlightened” in Denver, falling trees don’t make sounds if no one’s around (1:43:55) “Best 1st For Last” 1st time she did a lap dance, which was in public, at a modern womens festival to her stripper instructor (2:33:45)
To find out more about Hilay, go to her website Hillay.co or follow her on instagram @hillay.co
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Hilay shares a “Short Story” about her being honest to her parents about being, or not being, Muslim and her spiritual journey that followed. Her full pod will be out tomorrow, but today check out her website hilay.co or her Instagram @hilay.co
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Antony shares stories about being a slight sneaker-head and the glorification of thrust trapping on social media (4:00), the perspective his daughter had on his mindset, how he wanted to break the cycle of a single parent household (39:45), the impact of his mother passing away when he was 14, the lifestyle choices that led him to him not wanting to stain his mothers name, and how he came to enlisting with the Navy (1:05:28), life goals of podcasting and becoming an author (1:48:49),“Best 1st For Last” 1st time being hit in the head for interrupting as a child which helped him to value listening (2:10:48) .
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
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.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
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)
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
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
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
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)
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
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
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
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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https://firefighterdeconstructed.com/
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