Skip Chronicles

Skip shares how difficult the last couple of years was at a previous job. He felt lost and stuck. Is this all he could do? He realized once he started talking out loud and feeling heard, that life started to change for the better. It is scared to do something different but they is something surprising when things start to go right. When you live in a fearful environment, you internalize it. Now, have to unlearn all that, it has been a beautiful yet scary process.

Skip chats about how he has been dealing with his anxiety and depression a bit differently than in the past. Sometimes you have to take supplements and medicine to be able to deal with the racing thoughts. You also have to build healthy habits to be able to deal with depression. Anxiety and depression aren't things you can control but you have to work with.

Skip discusses finally working in the new job and how it has affected his mindset. He is now figuring out what is next in other areas of life. It is freeing to achieve the things you want in life and leaving spaces that no longer swerve you. What is the next challenge for you in your life?

Skip basks a little in the afterglow of the new job and how it leaks into other areas of his life. When things are going good, you still have to stay discipline and focused. Funny enough, there is an Anime titled Solo Leveling centered around doing activities to raise your stats up. Sometimes life is an RPG and we have to lock in to "level up".

Skip finally got the job at his company he has been working for. A long ass journey that finally reaches this new chapter. Looking forward to what this new journey brings (and the learning curve it will take to get there).

Skip does a 2024 recap on what happened for each quarter of that year and how he had grown into the person he is today. Q1 was focused on lost. Q2 relearning himself and how he wants to maneuver in life. Q3 is moving in flow in professional and personal life. Q4 is around acceptance and growth. A longer than normal episode but a lovely one.

Skip chats about his new Wave hair era in his 30s and how he is adapting to getting into it. The rationale behind the haircut is personal but felt like a needed change. He is experiencing the change of attention he receives after getting his haircut. A lot more attention and comments has Skip feeling a little off about the newfound eyes on the hairstyle. Honest expression on how the shift has him experiencing things differently from the opposite gender.

Skip chats about Gladiator 2 and how he analyzes the phrase strength & honor which has a heavy premise in both 1 & 2 of the movie series. He talks about accountability of the self and why he has to be 10 toes down on that to elevate his development to another level. You have to have positive voices in your head so the work starts in what you are consuming to shift the perspective.

Skip shares what occurred during the Fall 2024 corporate league season and how he navigates leadership. He shares how he learned how to manage his emotions better to communicate clearly to his team. Now in the middle of the Winter 2025 season, we will see how these changes will help them turn things around for a golden outcome.

Skip discusses how platforms similar to Twitter/X have become a melting pot of negative ideas. Now, he is looking at it from the outside looking in and realizing his relationship with social media has to change to become more productive.What are you thoughts on social media?

Skip shares why he no longer does comedy which was a huge chuck of his time in his life. He is pivoting to production when it comes to podcasting as well as collecting gadgets. Skip is moving with trying to do things that have more flexibility to enjoy life while being present with his loved ones. He is moving in flow to mature into the man he has always wanted to be.

Skip shares how the attachment styles show up in romantic settings and how important it is to understand yours (and your potential partners). He is unpacking what styles he has met and what styles he has showcased in a few relationships in the past. Skip has a hard time unpacking emotions from previous relationships due to some abandonment issues. The vulnerability in this episode is displaying how he is far from being ready to be in another romantic relationship.

Skip shares how some bonds have expiration dates. You can't control how long you stay in someone's life. Skip realizes that it was never the quantity of people in your life but the quality of people in your life. He is realizing that you can't pour into everyone and leave nothing to yourself. Very introspective episode about how loss is constant.

Skip chats about how he has changed things around to be more grounded in his life. Anxiety and ambition had him always stuck in the future instead of living for the experiences going on at the present pace. He is navigating his relationships with his siblings and it has been fulfilling some empty portions of his life. Skip details how can you handle the good and bad flows in your journey. Tune in!

Skip quickly chats about dating in 2024 and how he will need to shift his perspective on what he needs. Dating seems to be a lot harder since folks are more guarded but you can learn a lot about yourself in your singledom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses how we have to do things scared to succeed in life. He chatted about "learning" how to swim in Columbia from a mentor. Sometimes you just have to jump in and try it. The worst thing that can happen is you fail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses his first international solo trip to London and how it was a transformational experience. From sightseeing into the tourist areas of London to traveling outside of the city to landmarks was a wild ride. We get to see how relinquishing control can make things more fun of an experience in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip comes back to recap the entirety of his Olympics 2024 experience. The dramatics from numerous competitions to what he thinks 2028 will look like in Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

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Skip gets into his personal bag on how he reflects on romantic relationships in how he needs to navigate "loss". He shares about how abandonment shows up and how he sometimes clings to folks. A raw episode on sharing his uncertainties and trying to exclaim how he will be better in future relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip does a recap of Dreamcon which occurred in the end of July 2024 within the city of Austin, Texas. This is his first experience in the Anime convention community. It was a great experience and is already looking forward to the next chance to be amongst black & brown bodies in the anime space. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip chats about Grind Culture and wonders out loud if it is sustainable. He has gone through a lot of versions of himself constantly working and is trying to figure out if he can keep up the pace of the grind. Skip is focused on a healthy system of grind with content creation (and hopes you all enjoy what comes of it). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip is discussing forever chemicals that are in various beverages that contain carbonation. He discovered this after a coworker told him that Perrier has forever chemicals which don't break down in our lifetime. Skip is sharing the list of appropriate sparkling waters to drink below: https://www.delish.com/food-news/g44663876/sparkling-water-brands-pfas-chemicals/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip shares the shows that caught his attention so far in the year. Some seasons were a great return on investment and others dragged on. The Boys House of the Dragon The Bear Supacell My Adventures with Superman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses the sports he is most excited for within the Olympics for the two weeks of competition. Break dancing and shot put were definitely some sports that caught his attention. The list of all the sports on the rotation was overwhelming. What were you favorite sports during the Olympics? *this episode was recorded before the Olympics started* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses the most recent NBA offseason and how it shapes the landscape for the upcoming season. In depth look at the 30 teams within the league. If you aren't a basketball fan, you might want to skip this one

Skip does a short recap on the dangers of Project 2025 and why we all should be mindful of the local/state/federal elections. Governmental power would be centered around whoever is in the Oval office. Stricter immigration policies and the wall between US and Mexico. Climate control policies would be reversed. And more alarming policies Project 2025 Quick synopsis of Project 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses the movies he has seen in the theater in 2024 so far (January to June) and what his ranking of the movies were according to how they made him feel. The list below is the order of viewing when it comes to the movies he has seen so far. The Iron Claw Argylle Dune: Part Two Monkey Man Challengers Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Bad Boys: Ride or Die Inside Out 2 Movies are a way of life for Skip so he makes time to see them as much as possible. Be sure to tune in to see what was his rankings from the first half of 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Round 3 about the Drake and Kendrick Beef. Kendrick with the Pop Out performance brought the West together in a way that was inspiring. The return of Black Hippy and other West Coast acts made the concert feel like a once in a lifetime experience. Other regions (South, Midwest, and East) were wondering if they could even fathom to do something so impactful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip comes across a clip on IG that discusses the difference between companionship and partnership (to watch click here). He reflects on how he shows up in relationships and how he needs to be more intentional in how he shows up in romantic relationships. People need to understand what their needs are in a relationship and how to vocalize it. Definitely an introspective episode from Skip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Round 2 with talking about the Drake and Kendrick Beef. Most songs dropped and the bars escalated to a higher level. Skip shares his thoughts on both artists and how the beef has shaped his views on their respective legacies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

*this was recorded before the NBA Finals started and conclude* Skip chats about his thoughts on the NBA Finals after seeing the Mavericks win over the Wolves. He slightly pivots to his basketball journey as he is working on his game and why it's important to always be trying to improve yourself. Coming back to the changes the Mavs and Celtics went through to get to the Finals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip chats about his trip to Colombia with his bros and what that experience did to shape his perspective on life. He came back using Global Entry for the first time and stresses how everyone needs to invest in that service. Also, shares about dealing with learning a new language and handling grief on changes in his life over the last couple of years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip talks about how spinning the block can be a good thing when people doing their own growth in their life. It could also be just an experience. Everyone has a choice and people need to be more intentional with how they interact with exes. Definitely happy to see Nelly and Ashanti doing better the second go round. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

This was recorded after Drake dropped Push Ups. A sequel to this episode will be recorded and dropped in the future. Skip was speaking on the top tier level diss songs coming out from J. Cole, Kendrick, Drake, Chris Brown, Quavo, and others. This was before the massive back and forth between Drake and Kendrick but it is good for hip hop to have clashes. All the buddy energy keeps things stagnant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip reflects on is every win good for you? He details how working with some people in the tri-state area were pleasant experiences while others were forgettable. Skip feels like the most important thing in labeling a win is how much it aligns with your values. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip is down bad after both of his corporate teams lost in the playoffs. Every loss goes with some lessons so he shares how he plans to be ready for the Fall season and other things he is tackling in his personal/professional life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses how style is a representation of someone's state of mind and positioning in their life journey. He shares about how he wants to adjust his closet to match the coming changes in his life (and how nerve-racking the process is). A short episode but a great listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip shares some things that is dealing with in life. First, dealing with a break up. Second, trying to reconnect to his father. Third, attempting to switch to another career within his current company. Skip is doing his best to be vulnerable in a honest, respectful, and sincere place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip chats about body autonomy and why its important to respect people's space. Due to some allegations to some people in the public eye, we need to discuss how people have dealt with harassment. It isn't solely a women issue and that needs to be discussed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses a particular Mogul whose penny pinching ways dilutes the quality of his projects. People need to invest in teams and paying the creatives to make QUALITY projects come to life. What is the purpose for people making their work? Ego? Pride? Money? We need to reframe our intentions in how we create and collaborate with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses how the male ego can be fragile when it comes to rejection. He discusses how when that ego is broken, men will excuse poor behavior because they didn't get what they want from the woman/women. Skip shifts into how his lack of vulnerability shows up in relationships (romantic/platonic/familial). An honest episode where he is currently and where he wants to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses how you learning something new or rediscovering something from the past is a way to find joy in life. He chats about his journey into working on his numerous hobbies and career shifts to make 2024 a fulfilling year for him. From basketball to video games to streaming, Skip is doing a lot of learning in these areas to see improvements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip chats about the latest Apple gadget called the Apple Vision Pro. He shares how this product could shift the market to get closer to the Tron or Ready Player One visuals. Hopefully, he the future he can get his hands on the device to give his review on it. Tech nerd episode

Skip discusses how the Earth is trending in a bad direction when it comes to the climate/temperature. After doing some research, he wanted to share how we need to pay attention or the next generations will not have a habitable planet to reside on. Short episode to bring awareness on a topic that affects all of us. Links used for the episode: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/12/climate-change-hottest-year-record-2023 https://www.noaa.gov/news/2023-was-worlds-warmest-year-on-record-by-far#:~:text=Earth's%20average%20land%20and%20ocean,0.15%20of%20a%20degree%20C). https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-2023-hottest-year-record https://uk.news.yahoo.com/when-were-the-10-warmest-years-on-record-174557762.html?guccounter=1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip is sharing how the costs of watching content online feels like we are getting back to the days of cable ruling the land. He shares how he has had to get his own subscription alongside working with his friends/family to view other platforms. It is a quick vent session episode on looking at the numbers for all of this and realizing things are not adding up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip chats about the current momentum of the 2023-2024 New York Knicks team. He shares how different the city is when their sports team are playoff worthy and title contenders. This team has become a strong weapon forged in the fires of dedication and focus. We going the distance. #KNICKSTAPE Tap in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses why the black community have been going hard on the podcast mic genre. The sheer amount of podcasts have exploded since 2016 and it isn't all good material. People don't do any research and get in front of microphones to sound like experts. We want better quality and more thoughtful conversation topics. Be better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip shares some quick updates on life and why we need to be mindful of our consumption of new technology. He points out that upgrading your phone/tablet/laptop every year isn't the best for the ecosystem. The people who have to mine for minerals to create these devices work under rigorous conditions. Every little thing we do can help the next person. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip discusses his take on the Renaissance movie and what he came away with. Beyoncé is a powerhouse with her talent and vision which comes across so loud in the movie capturing the shows + behind the scenes. For those who missed the chance to watch this documentary, you have to purchase it whenever it hits streaming. This episode is for the creatives building their lane and wanting to make a family as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support

Skip shares his thoughts on Substack which is a new platform that allow you a great relationship with your audience. It is a hybrid of Twitter/Tumblr/Mailchimp with you sharing content to followers as well as your email list. This has a lot of potential and should be great for the early adopters. A must listen for those creatives that want an inexpensive way to market their services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skipchronicles/support