Heart Take Podcast

Heart Take family, it is time! Season 5 is almost here. Tap in as Caroline and Savant reflect on the last 4 seasons and give a preview into what you can expect in Season 5.

We all love the luxury of VIP treatment, right? The question is, what does it mean for people to get the VIP treatment in our lives? For the Season Finale of Heart Take (Season 4), Caroline and Savant discuss trust, relationships, and 'front row seating' in the theatre of life with a San Jose native, Dr. Michael Dao! Dr. Dao is currently a tenure-track Professor at San Jose State University in the Department of Kinesiology. Dr. Dao, a man who is no stranger to doing the 'heart work,' joins Heart Take to share some eloquent perspectives about the value of trust, integrity, and community support! Tune in, #HeartTakeFam! 

How do you prioritize mental health while at work? This week on Heart Take, Caroline and Savant discuss mental health in the workplace with another St. Louis native, Dr. Shaun Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher is currently a tenure-track Professor at San Jose State University, though you may be more familiar with his work as a regular contributor on CBS, NBC and FOX Bay Area! Dr. Fletcher joins Heart Take to drop some knowledge about prioritizing mental health and the importance of finding yourself (or...doing the heart work) to ensure that you are not defined by your job! Tune in, #HeartTakeFam! This is one for the books! 

Heart Take family! Tune in this week as Caroline and Savant talk about the importance of not only admitting when we are struggling - but also practicable tips on handling those moments when we are in the depths of a struggle. Because we will run into struggles. Relationship struggles, career hardships, mental battles, you name it. Caroline and Savant share revelations from personal battles that will captivate you. You won't want to miss this one!

What's the best piece of advice you have ever heard? This week on Heart Take, Caroline & Savant discuss the process of gaining wisdom and receiving advice with Jon-Timothy Ibe. J.T. is currently an SaaS Startup Account Executive at strongDM and a former NFL and collegiate football player. J.T. joins Heart Take to discuss the best piece of advice he has ever heard and how gaining wisdom continues to play an important role in each of our lives -- as we reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Tune in to hear more from the J.T. IBE on Heart Take!

This week on Heart Take, Caroline & Savant discuss change with Victoria Conlon. Torie is currently a CPG Account Manager at Meta (Facebook). Torie joins Heart Take to discuss a fascinating approach to making and embracing change. Change is inevitable - change we want to make and change that is seemingly ‘forced'…sometimes even changing habits that used to be a foundation, but no longer serve the direction you are headed. Tune in to hear more from Torie on Heart Take!

Have you ever stopped to consider how human connection has changed since smartphones became the norm? Friends, family, and colleagues seemingly used to interact on such an intimate level...but smartphones have changed the game in relation to human connection. Technology has its perks, but there are also some shortcomings that we cannot overlook. Tune in this week as Caroline and Savant discuss the changing dynamics of human connection in the age of smartphones.

This week on Heart Take, Caroline & Savant discuss the importance of mentorship with Dr. Nefertiti Walker. Dr. Walker is currently the Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Dr. Walker joins Heart Take to discuss the complexities related to mentorship, ‘choosing' mentors, and the importance of an organic mentorship connection. Tune in to hear more from the OG Mentor Dr. Nef on Heart Take!

Have you ever felt stuck? Like you are not moving forward or backwards - but don't know how to get the momentum to guide your direction? Whether it is in a relationship, a job, physically, spiritually, and so on. Feeling stuck can seem confusing, unfamiliar, (and possibly undesired) -- and hard to make a decision. There may not be a roadmap but your Heart Take co-hosts talk through this feeling and actionable steps you can take to ground yourself and continue to find a way to flourish in any circumstance. Tune in for Caroline and Lamont's Heart Take!

This week, Josie Cuda joins Caroline and Savant in an impressive episode on the habits we have. Josie is a personal trainer and nutritionist at Leverage Fitness in Philadelphia who has habits of her own and also coaches others on building habits that support your future. We all have habits that contribute to our success and detract from it. Tune in to get the Heart's Take on recognizing your habits and how to move accordingly!

This week on Heart Take, Caroline & Savant are joined by Jahmal Williams to discuss the battles we face each day. Jahmal is the Director of Advocacy for Racial Justice at San José State University and brings a wealth of knowledge to our Heart Take family. This is a cannot miss, Jahmal truly left Caroline and Lamont with a mic drop at the end that will inspire all of our listeners in your approach to every internal and external battle you will face in your life. Tune in to get the Heart's Take!

This week on Heart Take, Caroline & Savant discuss the conundrum of 'self-promotion'. Jen Fry, social justice educator and Owner/CEO of JenFryTalks joins the dynamic group to discuss the desire to be known and what it means to step into the ring. From the outside looking in it might seem simple, but Jen brings a valuable perspective in understanding the importance of doing the hard work - and good work - and then and only then -- well you will just have to tune in to find out the rest of the Heart Take!

The highly anticipated Season 4 is here! Join the Heart Take family as Caroline and Savant dive right in to a conversation you will not forget. Your favorite co-hosts bring you relatable experiences and simple steps to Make Them Notice. Tune in to get the Heart's Take on how to make them notice. 

Season 3 FINALE! Caroline and Savant are joined by Chelsea Vaughn (Director of Alumni Engagement at Florida State University) to discuss the unwritten (and yes, please feel free to sing or dance to Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield). Tune in to get the Heart's Take on navigating the unknown and how time truly is never wasted. 

This week on Heart Take, Caro and Savant are joined by Adam Svec. In this episode, Adam (an assistant professor in Audiology at San José State University) walks through the notes of life and what it looks like to change, adjust, listen, and orchestrate. Tune in to get the Heart Take on what it means to trust the process.

This week on Heart Take, Caro & Savant discuss what it looks like to 'boss up'. Is there a timeline to becoming the boss? Do you need the title? How do you lean in to what it means to be the boss? Tune in as your wonderful co-hosts explore what it looks like to become the boss of your life and so much more. Take a listen and hear the Heart Take!

This week on Heart Take, Caro & Savant discuss the concept of agreement and what it means for people to 'agree' on various topics. Tune in as your favorite co-hosts discuss their thoughts on agreement. Do we want people to agree with us? Do we like to agree to disagree? Take a listen and hear the Heart Take! 

Happy New Year, Heart Take fam! This week on Heart Take, Caro & Lamont sit down with fellow Seminole (and Michigan State alum) Bridget Kessel. In this episode, Bridget (an Account Manager for Amobee) assists Heart Take in discussing the winding roads of finding ones 'fit' when moving, traveling, and advancing through stages in life. From learning where the grocery store is to finding a new community, moving around can be tough and fortunately, all members of this conversation have just moved to a new city (Caro to Charlotte, Bridget to Denver, & Savant to Cali) and will speak to the gifts and struggles of being on the move! 

This week on Heart Take, Caro & Lamont discuss the concept of change and the ways in which people can make sense of it. In an episode filled with Rubik's cube analogies, you will hear about the experiences of your Heart Take leaders and their thoughts on change. Do people really change? Take a listen and find out! 

Season 3 has reached the halfway point as Heart Take features a fellow Seminole, Nathan Molina, in a very insightful conversation about the concept of motivation. In this episode, Nathan (a law clerk at the Florida Supreme Court) assists Heart Take in unpacking everything about motivation. Just what is motivation? How do we define motivation and make sense of the sparks that keep us going? Well, tap in and find out! 

This week, your favorite co-hosts have an honest conversation about the concept of forgiveness and offer their experiences on the topic. Tune in as Caro and Savant Lamont discuss forgiveness and provide their recommendations as to how to handle that process. 

As we continue with the historic Season 3, Heart Take sits down with Simone Wark this week to chat about accepting expectations that are placed on us! Simone, an analyst at Euclid Transactional, provides us with the inside scoop on managing expectations at the highest level! Tune in for a great conversation and even better laughs! 

You stress you die. You don't stress you die. Tune in as Caroline and Savant talk through what stress looks like and how to handle it. We may just blow your mind. Stress will come — it's all in the response. Stressed or not stressed, we promise you will get to where you're supposed to be. 

Season 3 is off to a strong start as your Heart Take co-hosts break bread with Adam White, CEO/Founder of Front Office Sports (FOS)! The dynamic trio tackle the concept of sacrifice and in some ways, rebrand the terminology! Join Caro and Savant as they chat with Adam White in a Heart Take conversation for the ages! 

Season 3 is finally here! This week, Heart Take returns with an honest conversation about discussions related to asking for what we want from others. Join Caroline and Savant as they talk through the importance of knowing what you want and having the courage to ask for it! 

We have made it to the final episode of Season 2 of the Heart Take Podcast with Caroline and Savant! This week, your co-hosts discuss the concept of compassion and its place in our everyday lives. Tune in as the Queen and Ace embark on a conversation to make sense of compassion in contemporary society! 

This week, the Heart Take co-hosts discuss everything related to feelings;  the good, the bad, the honest! Tune in as the Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades talk through the authenticity of feelings and the ways in which some feelings are fleeting...while others are much harder to overcome. 

This week, the Heart Take co-hosts tackle the tough topic of determining the difference between 'I Like You' situations and 'I Love You' situations. Join in as the Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades talk through the difference of phraseology and usage of 'Like' vs 'Love.' 

Tune in to this week's episode of Heart Take, featuring an honest conversation about ethics and their place in our lives. Join in as Caroline and Lamont talk through their experiences with ethical principles and how they have shaped their lives accordingly. 

This week, Heart Take features the importance of continuing to push yourself and keeping your word. Join in as Caroline and Lamont talk through adherence to one's word and the commitment to converting words into actions. 

This week, Heart Take resumes with an important conversation pertaining to manners of disappointment. Join in as Caroline and Lamont talk through their experiences with disappointment and the ways in which progression will require us to decide between living our truth or living in fear of disappointment. 

This week Heart Take is joined by Carmen Rollizo, who is currently the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development at the University of South Carolina. Join in as Caroline, Lamont, and Carmen discuss the intricate phase of intentional love and why it is important to be mindful when given the privilege of nurturing a heart that is given to you. 

This week Heart Take is joined by Ashton Henderson, MBA who is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at the Detroit Pistons. Join in as Caroline, Lamont and Ashton discuss the phrase "I Don't Have Time" and why it is/isn't a valid reason or excuse for a decision. 

This week, Heart Take welcomes Pastor Darral Rucker who hails from St. Louis, Missouri and just so happens to be Lamont's father. Pastor Rucker brings to light the importance of the village and community each of us has - and the vital role our people play in our ability to rise above and lean into the Great Expectations. Join Caroline, Lamont, and Pastor Rucker explore what making expectations great can look like.

This week, Heart Take brings a conversation on something that we all have -- purpose. Join in as Caroline and Lamont talk through the day to day of living out your purpose for you on your terms. Take the time question and reflect on: how much of your day is spent thinking about what other people think about you?

BONUS!!! Join Heart Take on this special episode centered around Valentines Day which happens to be co-host Caroline's favorite holiday. Listen in as Caroline and Lamont bring you a conversation that moves this holiday out of the commercial light and into a place that no matter where you are in your life - the meaning can be something we all connect to and resonate with. Love 365. 

Season 2 is back! This week Heart Take talks about the balance of belief. How much faith do you need to have? Is there such a thing as having too much faith? Join Caroline and Lamont as they explore the dynamics of faith in living out your life.

This week, Heart Take brings you the art of taking a vacation. Join in as Caroline and Lamont emphasize the purpose of a vacation. Pro-tip: you don't have to (and shouldn't) break the bank to get the vacation you need and deserve.

This week, Heart Take welcomes the all-encompassing, all-inspiring Maria del Pilar Langman, best known as Pili. She is currently an analyst at the West2Empire - a brand management and production company led by athlete and entrepreneur, Russell Wilson. Join us as Caroline, Lamont, and Pili lead a discussion that will captivate and inspire you to lead with a mindset to call a spade a spade while making the most of the cards you're dealt.

This week, Heart Take brings you on a brilliant conversation on finding clarity by turning down the noise. Have you ever been driving somewhere new and as you came closer to the destination, you or the driver turns down radio so you can see better? Your co-hosts from Heart Take certainly have. Join Caroline and Lamont as they give you insights on how to slow down so you can hear, think, live, and lead better.

This week, Heart Take talks all things around the 'first date'. From how to prepare (or how not to) to how to communicate following the date. Caroline and Lamont will equip you with strategies to remain present and make the most of the first date so that both you and the other person can leave the first date knowing where you are headed, confidently.

This week, Heart Take brings you into a conversation on developing, maintaining, and re-creating boundaries . Whether you are firm in your boundaries or working to build a sustainable practice of upholding boundaries, Caroline and Lamont will bring you on a journey that inspires a new outlook on boundaries. Join us in a powerful conversation that will spark a movement to live brave, bold and boundaried.

This week, Heart Take welcomes Matthew Hall to our discussion about finding your passion. Matthew is an entrepreneur and fashion guru located in Tallahassee, Florida. Join Caroline, Lamont, and Matthew as they lead a conversation that will inspire you to lean in to the passion on your heart and also help provide insights on how to turn your passion into a success.

This week, Heart Take welcomes Marcus Butler. He is founder of Overall Wealth, a jack of all trades and a brilliant role model for investing in yourself. This conversation will encourage you to take the time to stay ready so you don't have to get ready. Join in as Caroline, Lamont, and Marcus examine what investing in yourself means and how to fuel your Ferrari.

This week, Heart Take welcomes the legendary Lindsay Kaempfer, a mom, a wife, a licensed mental health counselor, and so much more. Listen in as Lamont, Caroline, and Lindsay discuss trust and trust issues. From establishing trust to handling moments of broken trust- this conversation will amplify and encourage reflection on your boundaries of trust and how to live forward.

This week Heart Take welcomes you into a conversation that explores the dichotomies within relationships. We are called to live in community. Whether that is friendships or romantic relationships. Caroline and Lamont explore the concepts of talking, situationships, entanglements and how to break this cycle of consumption and move into a place of authentic, satisfying love.

This week, Heart Take takes on the dimensions of love. From the types of love to how you give and receive it, Caroline and Lamont explore the depths of defining love. Join us in finding the intentionality behind the dimensions of the not-so-simple word, love.

This week, Heart Take welcomes Kathryn Phillips, reporter and producer for Fox Sports Florida. Listen in as Caroline, Lamont, and Kathryn discuss how we often perceive others as we want to see them, not as who they actually are. Join us as we lean in to the power of transparency in the name of honesty and curiosity.

The Heart Take Podcast invites you to join us #LiveInTheElevator with dialogue that truly matters; the tough conversations and the ones that will raise our level of excellence. This episode uncovers the heart behind Heart Take as Caroline and Lamont discuss the power in letting your guard down and being seen for who you are. We will answer your questions at the end of each episode. Submit them on IG @savantlamont, @carolinaaneil or email us at info.hearttake@gmail.com.