“I’M NOT* SUPPOSED TO BE HERE†IS THE INTERSECTION OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND SELF-REALIZATION. A SAFE SPACE TO HAVE HONEST, MEANINGFUL, AUTHENTIC, CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS AROUND DIVERSITY, MENTAL HEALTH, REPRESENTATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, AND PERSEVERANCE.
Back in 2017, I met a young dude with a huge smile and unlimited potential. Now, Nate DeVaughn is a father, a husband, and an entrepreneur making waves with his art.
caught up with the man himself, alex dubois, and had a good chat about self-confidence, remembering your value, and navigating life's changes at your own pace.
this week I spoke to my good friend, Dara Firoozi, about making hard decisions, finding confidence, and being grateful for the journey.
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 16: YELA CAREY
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 15: CARRIE ANN LATIMER
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 14: MADDY GROSS
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 13: EMILY STAKER
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 12: SAMANTHA RIVERA
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 11: IAN GOLDIZEN
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 10: TAYLOR HOM JOHNSON
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 9: KAITLYN ZEITLER TRIGGER WARNING: TALK OF ILLNESS, DEATH, & DOMESTIC ABUSE.
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 8: MADELEINE DAILY
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 7: KELSEY AMY
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 6: JAMIE COX
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 5: NATASHA SALTER
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 4: GABE OSHIN
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 3: TONY HOLLINGSWORTH
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 2: SHEIDA KARAMI
I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE. EP. 1: MATT HOLGUIN
THE PHRASE IS "I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE" MIGHT NOT MAKE A LOT OF SENSE TO YOU, OR IT COULD RESONATE WITH YOU COMPLETELY. IT'S THE AMBIGUITY OF THAT PHRASE THAT INTRIGUES ME SO MUCH. IT COULD MEAN A LOT OF DIFFERENT THINGS TO A LOT OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE. IT CAN BE TAKEN AS EITHER GOOD OR BAD. I'VE SEEN PEOPLE WORK SO HARD TO HAVE EVERYTHING IN THEIR LIFE PLANNED OUT AND IN AN INSTANT, THOSE PLANS ARE SHATTERED AND THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN A VERY UNFAMILIAR PLACE. AND I'VE SEEN OTHERS WHO COME FROM BACKGROUNDS OR SITUATIONS THAT AREN'T REALLY SET UP FOR SUCCESS OR GROWTH, BUT THEY FIND A WAY TO BEAT THE ODDS AND END UP IN PLACES THAT NOBODY, INCLUDING THEMSELVES, THOUGHT THEY WOULD EVER BE.