T.H.E. Celebration

I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community. Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to Honoring Our Interconnectedness Series! Featuring the brilliant and legendary Estuardo David Mazariegos! Estuardo is also a great friend. This week brings you the final episode in this 2-part series. You can learn more about Estuardo on his IG @vexillz. P.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story?I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community. Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to Honoring Our Interconnectedness Series! Featuring the brilliant and legendary Estuardo David Mazariegos! Estuardo is also a great friend.This week brings you episode 1 in this 2-part series. You can learn more about Estuardo on his IG @vexillz P.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story? I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community. Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to our final Celebration Intermission.Let's breathe together.Let's celebrate together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.Let's breathe together.Let's create together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series of episodes.This one is entitled, “Allyship: Myth or Mystery.”And our special guest is none other than my great friend Samira Obeid!Samira is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.This week, we bring you the last episode of this three-part series.It's packed with reflections, stories, and memorable moments that you won't find in any of my other podcasts.If you'd like to share some love with Samira, you can find her on IG at @sampottampa, or learn more about her on her website, samiraobeid.com.I hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series of episodes.This one is entitled, “Allyship: Myth or Mystery.”And our special guest is none other than my great friend Samira Obeid!Samira is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.This week, we bring you the second episode of this three-part series.It's packed with reflections, stories, and memorable moments that you won't find in any of my other podcasts.If you'd like to share some love with Samira, you can find her on IG at @sampottampa, or learn more about her on her website, samiraobeid.com.I hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series of episodes.This one is entitled, “Myth and Mystery.”And our special guest is none other than my great friend Samira Obeid!Samira is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now. This week, we bring you the first episode of this three-part series It's packed with reflections, stories, and memorable moments that you won't find in any of my other podcasts.If you'd like to share some love with Samira, you can find her on IG @sampottampa, or learn more about her on her website, samiraobeid.com.I hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.Let's create together.Let's breathe together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.Let's create together.Let's breathe together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

Welcome to The Purpose is in the Process Series!Featuring the creative and legendary Walter “Wally B” Jennings!Wally is also a great friend and a return guest.This week brings you episode 4 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Wally and the work he is doing @chosenlifespecialists and https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to The Purpose is in the Process Series!Featuring the creative and legendary Walter “Wally B” Jennings!Wally is also a great friend and a return guest.This week brings you episode 3 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Wally and the work he is doing @chosenlifespecialists and https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to The Purpose is in the Process Series! .Featuring the creative and legendary Walter “Wally B” Jennings!Wally is also a great friend and a return guest.This week brings you episode 2 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Wally and the work he is doing @chosenlifespecialists and https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to The Purpose is in the Process Series!Featuring the creative and legendary Walter “Wally B” Jennings!Wally is also a great friend and a return guest.This week brings you episode 1 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Wally and the work he is doing @chosenlifespecialists and https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to our final Celebration Intermission.Let's pause together. Let's breathe together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

Welcome to a Celebration Intermission.Let's breathe together. Let's reflect together.Here we go.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.

Welcome to The Kindness Series!Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you our 2nd of 2 bonus episodes.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to The Kindness Series! Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you our 1st of 2 bonus episodes.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to The Kindness Series! Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you episode 4 in this 4-part series.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community. By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to The Kindness Series! Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you episode 3 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to The Kindness Series!Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you episode 2 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here.

Welcome to The Kindness Series!Featuring the brilliant and legendary Miata Edoga!Miata is also a great friend.This week brings you episode 1 in this 4 part series.You can learn more about Miata and Abundance Bound @abundancebound.P.S.I invite you to be a part of our D.C.M. Journaling Community.By embracing the practice of process-oriented journaling, we translate our inner thoughts onto paper, enabling us to engage in reflection, establish connections, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within a nourishing community.Learn more here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.You are loved.You are valued.You are appreciated.Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite.

Welcome to a Celebration Intermission.With a special guest: Adaora EarlThat's right.Adaora! Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to the Undefinable Series featuring Remy!This week brings you episode 2 in this 2-part bonus series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to the Undefinable Series featuring Remy! This week brings you episode 1 in this 2-part bonus series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to the Undefinable Series featuring Remy!This week brings you episode 4 in this 4-part series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to the Undefinable Series featuring Remy!This week brings you episode 3 in this 4 part series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to the Undefinable Series featuring Remy!This week brings you episode 2 in this 4 part series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series!It features my wonderful friend Remy.It is entitled: The Undefinable Series Featuring Remy!Oh yes.This week brings you episode 1 in this 4 part series.Remy and I transcended into spaces, places, and conversations I had never explored with a guess before.You can share gratitude with Remy on IG: @yummy__online/Hit play and let the adventure begin. P.S. Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.Grab a plate.Sit with us.And let's take a collective breath together.Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome back to The Celebration Intermission.Release tension.Stretch.And let's take a collective breath together.Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to the final bonus episode of my “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!And on these bonus episodes, we are joined by Sadiya's husband Matt Garcia!This week's bonus episode is: Taking Time For the Deep Talks.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineAnd you can connect with Matt on IG: @garcityI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to the bonus episodes of my “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!And on these bonus episodes, we are joined by Sadiya's husband Matt Garcia!This week's bonus episode is: Taking Time For the Multi-Verse.Hint: We talk about Everything Everywhere All at Once!You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineAnd you can connect with Matt on IG: @garcityI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 4 of this 4-part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Randomness.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 3 of this 4-part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Introspection.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 2 of this 4 part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Self-Love.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassine I hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series of episodes.This one is entitled, “Taking time for ______.”And our special guest is none other than my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Friendship.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to another Celebration Intermission.Stretch.Pause.And let's take a collective breath together.Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to a Celebration Intermission.Kick your shoes off.Relax.And let's take a collective breath together.Here we go.P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

These past 6 weeks have been such a blessing.If you have been along for every episode of this journey….thank you!If you're just tuning in…buckle up and get ready.Here is the final episode in this 6 part series featuring the legendary Lil Tankie.Tune in and enjoy! You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

We have another first-time-ever situation on this week's episode.After reviewing the previous 4 episodes I asked Lil Tankie if he would come back so I could ask him some follow-up questions.The results…two more bonus episodes for you.Yes!Tune in and enjoy.You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Love and gratitude.That is what I'm feeling as I share this week's episode with you.I am so thankful to Lil Tankie for sharing so much of his knowledge, creativity, and energy with us.Trust me…this week's episode is amazing.Tune in and enjoy.You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

We are back for episode 3 of 6 featuring Lil Tankie!Y'all.This is the first time I've ever had a guest feature for 6 back-to-back episodes.That is how powerful and important these conversations are.Let's do this.Enjoy!You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

“Being heroic is not repeating the social justice slogans that have already gone viral.”-Lil Tankie I've really been reflecting on this quote from last week's episode.And this week brings us episode 2 of 6 featuring Lil Tankie!Enjoy!You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

It is my absolute honor to introduce to you the legendary Lil Tankie.You may know him from past episodes as MoMan or Amoja Sumler.Towards the end of 2022, Amoja Sumler launched his music into the world under the name Lil Tankie.Lil Tankie and I sat down together for not just one session…but two.And from those two sessions, we have created 6 episodes for you!So I hope you enjoy this 1st of 6 episodes featuring Lil Tankie.Enjoy!You can listen to Lil Tankie's music on all streaming platforms or by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/liltankieP.S.Want to connect with your creativity and the feeling you get when you boldly share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

“It's not what you're doing it's how you're doing it.” -Janna & TomWe both shared this idea in our own way throughout this episode.And it is the perfect way to conclude this wonderful series of conversations.How you do something matters.How you treat yourself and others along the way matters even more than what you might create.Let's talk about it.Here is the final episode (4 of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!' February 2023 series.Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner/P.S.Want to fall in love with your creativity and the feeling you get when you just vulnerably express yourself and share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

“The things you want in life will change.”-Janna Joyner (and I working through all the ups and downs and growth we experienced in 2022.)I don't know about y'all……but I have so many feelings.So much to process and reflect upon.If you're in a similar space then this episode is for you.Yeah, Tom? Yes, my friend.Here is episode 3 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!' February 2023 series.Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner/P.S.Want to fall in love with your creativity and the feeling you get when you just vulnerably express yourself and share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

“Friction creates spiritual growth.”-Janna Joyner (once again just channeling exactly what I needed to be reminded of).Janna, I am so grateful. Because…It sure helps to have a friend to talk to about all of the emmooootiiionnns and angst that arises during the process.Ok.Yes.Get ready.Here is episode 2 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!' February 2023 series.Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner/P.S.Want to fall in love with your creativity and the feeling you get when you just vulnerably express yourself and share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

“Where we are today is exactly where we're supposed to be……and we could not be there if it weren't for those moments…that at the time felt devastating.”-JANNA JOYNER (Y'ALL!!!!!!!!)YES! Janna HAS returned!!!!!For 4 back to back episodes.I'm so excited.Here is episode 1 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!' February 2023 series.In the words of my daughter, “Let's do this!”Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner/P.S.Want to fall in love with your creativity and the feeling you get when you just vulnerably express yourself and share your story?Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Nas Echeverria is a genius.I can't believe I get to hang out with her two weeks in a row.Trust me.Nas drops serious gems here.Those who know…know this is one to listen to.Part 2.Here we go.Learn more about Nas' Easy Yes Method here: https://easyyesleads.com/system/P.S.If you're looking to join a community of bold storytellers then check out our Direct Connect Experience here: https://tomearl.me/dcminvite