Straightforward

Hey guys! Welcome to SEASON 2 of STRAIGHTFORWARD! On this episode its just you and I! I wanted to try new things for this season! I am trying to open up more and allow myself to share my thoughts without any reservations, so I am challenging myself! I hope you enjoy the first episode of SEASON 2!

Join Praise and I as we go into a conversation about what motivation means to us. How it looks like in our life and how has it been a key component to keep going! Staying motivated and moving forward from any situation can sometimes be difficult! We both agreed that knowing Jesus and getting to know him on a daily can be the best motivator there could ever be. Trusting in Him and His will He has for us also brings self motivation to dream big and to strive to be better children of God! Enjoy! 

I'm joined with my other podcast friends! Jesus from The Rugged Gospel and Josue from Perspectives Podcast join me!! We talk about our individual process to get to where we are at, the struggles and challenges of creating a podcast, and the blessings that come with it!

Join Mario and I as we dive into why it's important to laugh! Not only that but the importance to be in a positive and happy mindset! Sometimes it's difficult to get there but it's possible! Laughter is the best medicine! Enjoy!

It was so dope having my good friend Judah! Just like the title entails, we dive into what Judah studied and how he got to where he is now! He has written an amazing book called, "The Science of Faith"! He speaks on how he was inspired to write a book in the first place and we also touch on the process it took him!

Lets welcome Elizabeth to STRAIGHTFORWARD podcast! She is a third grade teacher, and she gives us her experience on how she became a teacher! She also explains the struggles and victories with being a teacher during this pandemic! It truly is one of my favorite conversations! 

Hey guys meet Michelle! She is a friend of so many years now! Michelle and I went to Biola together and were part of a great group! B.E.A.T. was a team that was put together to encourage minorities to pursue higher education! With that said, we talk about the struggles her and I endured to figure college out! Michelle went from student at Biola to becoming an administrator/educator and she expands on her experience. Most importantly we honor the sacrifice that our parents have done for us to have a better life and a better education! Enjoy guys!

All the way from SD, its Caleb! With the topic of education for the next couple of episodes I wanted to get an inside perspective on Calebs high school journey but also his transition to his first year of college! We have all been in some type of school and have had some experience with education, with that said, we acknowledge that within our journey in education there is growth and a huge process to get where you want to get! And not only to reach our academic goals but in life as well, everything is a process and there is beauty in that! 

Guys its Brooke Ashely! So happy she is joining me on this episode! We have a conversation that is not quite you would expect for us to talk about! We both love true crime and everything about it! We go into different cases that we wish could be solved and so much more! And out of no where we transition into a topic that is very prevalent to what is happening around the world, which is the topic of fear! I promise you, this episode is one for the books! Enjoy! 

Aaron is joining me on this special episode! Most of us see Aaron on social media and at events and we know him to be a great mentor, musician, artist and so many more things! But today on this episode we have a great conversation of him being a dad. We touch on how it is to have kids with autism, the power of prayer, and acceptance of Gods blessings! It was truly an honor having Aaron with me! We hope you enjoy! 

Loosing someone you love is extremely difficult and requires healing and conversation! On this two part episode, we hear how Ruth has grown from her experience when loosing her father and we also mention ways that has helped her and continues to help her move forward everyday day! With Victor we speak on how the passing of his grandfather Victoriano Prado has affected him. He also speaks on his legacy and how important it is for him to keep it alive! 

Aliyah, Steph, and I dive into the topic of family! You'll hear a little bit of their personal family dynamics but we'll also talk about what family means! There are so many variations of what a family entails! We go into the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything that comes within our families! Enjoy!

My friend Heather Martin is joining me on this conversation and I couldn't be more excited! We talk about what love means to her and how she shows love to others. We also touch on her experience with being on The Bachelor and how that helped her expand her definition of love! Thanks for joining heather and I!

On this episode my good friend Rudy and I tackled on something I never thought we'd talk about if I'm being straightforward! We talk health and how it's so important! We see how Rudy began his health journey and we go from there! Be healthy guys! Hope you enjoy it.

My best friend all the way from Virginia joins me on this episode! Jose and I talk about something that needs more emphasized in our daily conversation and that is mental health! We dive into Jose's personal story and how he's overcame many things and still growing as we speak! We are all growing and changing daily and it's okay to be in a funky place ONLY if you don't stop trying to move forward! Keep going!

Join my long time friend Kandice and I as we touch on how there is a significant difference with media coverage on Black Lives Matter as of today! We also talk about ways you can still be a voice and still be active for change! And of course many more things! Enjoy!

Join Adam and I as we continue speaking on BLACK LIVES MATTER. You'll hear his perspective on how the world is now and what feelings come about. Let's keep this conversation going! Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to my very first episode of Straightforward! I am so happy to have Akeila, all the way from New York! Join us as Akeila shares hear heart and how she is experiencing the world! My personal goal is keep Black Lives Matter not only as a movement but as a statement for life! Having this conversation I hope is honoring the recent events that we have all witnessed! Lets keep this conversation alive!