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Fraternity brothers and PVAMU Alum; Jovondi (Joe) Williams and Maydrian Lowe aim to share their developmental experiences and growth by providing insight into their daily obstacles. Joe is a former collegiate T/F athlete, engineer, entrepreneur, investor,

Maydrian & Joe


    • Aug 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    It (probably) ain't that deep: Overthinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 41:34


    Welcome to the roundtable! In episode #17, Maydrian and Joe discuss how overthinking can negatively impact your life and some methods which can deploy and use to combat your overthinking challenges. Listen as the brothers share some of their personal battles with overthinking and perspectives as they relate to achieving victory in the face of it.  Interact with us on instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_Jawjr x @_jawjrfit Don't forget to subscribe, rate share, and leave feedback! 

    How Stupid Are You Willing To Look!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 13:23


    Welcome to the roundtable! In this episode, co-host Joe speaks on the idea of feeling and/or looking stupid when starting something new. In life, nothing you do will ever be perfect the first time. It's important to give yourself grace and not let the thought of failing stop you from starting. Essential Roundtable IG: https://instagram.com/essentialroundtablepodcast?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Joe IG (Fitness): https://instagram.com/_jawjrfit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Joe IG (Personal): https://instagram.com/_jawjr?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Maydrian IG (Personal) : https://instagram.com/maydrianlowe?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== We appreciate the support and hope you can gain something from this episode!

    Navigating Parental Relationships as a Young Adult: It's a choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 23:42


    Welcome back to the roundtable! In todays episode, co-host Maydrian shares thoughts about navigating his parental relationships in his young twenties. Remember that this is not advice, just his experience and to take what you need and leave what you don't.  Buy Nedra's Books here at :⁠ https://www.nedratawwab.com ⁠ Essential Roundtable IG: https://instagram.com/essentialroundtablepodcast?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Joe IG (Fitness): https://instagram.com/_jawjrfit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Joe IG (Personal): https://instagram.com/_jawjr?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Maydrian IG: https://instagram.com/maydrianlowe?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

    The Power of Manifestation - Speak Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 26:41


    Welcome back to the roundtable! In todays episode, co-host Joe shares a story about one of his own personal experiences with manifestation. Manifestation is the act of turning the invisible into the visible, transforming dreams into reality, and unlocking the unlimited potential within. Essential Roundtable IG: https://instagram.com/essentialroundtablepodcast?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Joe IG (Fitness): https://instagram.com/_jawjrfit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Joe IG (Personal): https://instagram.com/_jawjr?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Maydrian IG: https://instagram.com/maydrianlowe?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

    Purpose!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 48:56


    SEASON 2 IS HERE!! Welcome back Roundtable Family, hope you guys are as excited as we are!! Co-hosts Maydrian and Joe kick off the season with a conversation about purpose. How do you identify your purpose, and what's stopping you from pursuing it? If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. Essential Roundtable IG: https://www.instagram.com/essentialroundtablepodcast/ Joe IG: https://www.instagram.com/_jawjr/ - Reel mentioned during episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp25rbAOuV6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Maydrian IG: https://www.instagram.com/maydrianlowe/

    Season Finale 1: This Is Just The Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:10


    Welcome to the Roundtable! The season finale is here! In episode #12, Maydrian and Joe reminisce as their first season comes to an end. Listen as the brothers share their favorite episodes, moments, and areas of growth recognized from the season. We really appreciate all of the support that we've received along the way. Stay tuned for season 2! Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Don't forget to subscribe, rate, share and leave feedback.

    See It Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 52:09


    Welcome to the roundtable! In episode #11, Maydrian and Joe discuss how they "See It Through" when it comes to spirituality, relationships, and circumstances on a personal level. We are all presented with barriers that require a mindset rooted in persistence to break through. Listen as the brothers share some of their personal battles and perspectives as they relate to achieving victory in the face of adversity.  Interact with us on instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_Jawjr Don't forget to subscribe, rate share, and leave feedback! 

    The DO Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 37:35


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #10, Maydrian and Joe unpack the common challenges that we face prior to executing whatever it is that we want to do. The first step to BEING is DOING. Listen as the hosts share their perspectives on the things they think stand in the way of executing when it comes to our aspirations. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Don't forget to subscribe, rate, share, and leave feedback!

    The Power of Unlearning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 49:33


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #9, Maydrian and Joe speak about one of the most important factors of growth, unlearning. In order to move forward, we must commit to unlearning the things that won't serve us where we're going. Listen as the hosts share what they're currently unlearning, as well as the tools and processes being implemented to do so. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Don't forget to subscribe, rate, share, and leave feedback!

    The Evolution Blueprint: Bridging The Gap Between Stagnation & Elevation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 57:16


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #8, Maydrian and Joe speak about the importance of personal evolution. Listen as the hosts share their perspectives on the way personal evolution should be approached mentally, as well as some of the tools they currently use to avoid stagnation. This is one you don't want to miss! Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Don't forget to rate, subscribe, share, and leave feedback!

    Christ Talk: The Spiritual Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 60:00


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #7, Maydrian and Joe speak about their faith journey by sharing personal experiences, challenges, and why spiritual centeredness is important. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Please rate, share, subscribe, and leave feedback. We appreciate the support!

    Mental Health Awareness: Unpacking The Misconceptions of Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 65:38


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #6, Maydrian and Joe speak on therapy as it relates to mental health with licensed professional counselor and special guest Thaddeus Tolbert. Listen as the guys discuss the importance of therapy, therapy techniques, experiences, and the overall benefit of seeking therapy to stimulate internal and external growth. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Special guest: @honorable.thadd Please rate, share, subscribe, and leave feedback! Thanks for the support!

    Relationships: Changing the Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 65:21


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #5, Maydrian and Joe speak on relationships with special guest Armoni Howell. Listen as the guys share their different perspectives, experiences, lessons learned, and tools that could potentially help anyone achieve healthy relationships. This is one you don't want to miss! Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Special guest: @Armoni.Howell, @Letsmotiv8 Please rate, share, subscribe, and leave feedback! Your support is truly appreciated!

    Circle of Influence: Proactive Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 47:06


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #4, Maydrian and Joe touch on the circle of influence which explains the difference between controlling what you can change (your surroundings), and controlling what you can't change (your concerns). Listen as the fraternity brothers share their perspectives on this topic, as well as explain the importance of proactive focus. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Please rate, share, and subscribe! Thanks in advance for listening :)

    Burnout: The Silent Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 66:01


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #3, Maydrian and Joe discuss burnout, also known as "The Silent Killer." Listen as the fraternity brothers share their most recent experiences with burnout, its causes, indicators, and tips to escape and prevent it. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Please rate, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening :)

    Growing Pains: Life after the Grad Cap Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 53:37


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #2, Maydrian & Joe discuss their transitional period from undergrad to postgrad, aka REAL LIFE. Listen as the fraternity brothers provide insight, lessons learned, and tips based on their past and current experiences with the intent to help anyone entering or currently living their early adult life. Interact with us on Instagram: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr Please rate, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listnening :)

    Introduction to the Essential Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 24:44


    Welcome to the Roundtable! In episode #1, Maydrian & Joe introduce themselves as well as the events and ideas that sparked the essential Roundtable podcast. Listen and get to know the podcast hosts and get a sneak peek of what's to come as far as some of the conversation topics that will be discussed on the show. Please like, rate, share & subscribe! Interact with us: @essentialroundtablepodcast @maydrianlowe @_jawjr

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