Growing up, I did not have confidence in myself. I was always afraid of being 'Lee'. I thought I was weird, I thought my ideas were dumb, I thought people would make fun of me, so from that, I began wearing a mask and like Shakespeare said "merely being an actor on stage". The problem with that though, outside of the obvious, is that I truly started forgetting and not knowing who I actually was. It was the most weird feeling I have every experienced. I forgot what my genuine interests were, I forgot what I was passionate about, I forgot what made me, me. So after feeling that pain for many years to come, I finally said forget it, I am going to be myself. But, another learning lesson occurred. I was trying WAY TOO HARD. I almost felt like I had to make up for lost time and I also felt, for people to 'like me', they needed to know everything. Again, on top of the obvious mistakes, I ended up trying to appeal to the wrong ones, and still was caring what others thought, way too often. Even if my effort was genuine. Fast forward to present day. I am more aligned, confident, and at peace than I ever have been in life. Why? Because I took some time to figure out who Lee was first. I valued who I was at my core. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I also learned that not everyone deserves to know everything about you. I still remain just as open, probably more open now than ever, but the who/what/when/where is always thought out in my mind. This is usually based off of sheer connection with someone or lack there of. I am able to assess and know how much 'effort' is needed for that conversation or relationship. From there, I stopped caring what people thought entirely, because I knew if I did good, and followed my intuition and just did what was right, then the right ones would align with that. The ones that had something negative to say, well, I guess didn't understand to begin with. For the ones that did understand, or ended up aligning as people in my life, then thats when I began to care. But the level of care is not about being afraid of showing who you are, but caring about that persons general feedback, guidance and opinion because the 'who you are piece', is already appreciated. That person is simply adding to you life. And it's always and should be, two sided. We can learn from everyone. Regardless of age, race, sex, or whatever label you can think of. Every perspective has something unique to offer. And we all have a unique gift to share. And that my friends, is what this podcast is all about. Allowing a platform for people to openly and authentically share, who it is they actually are and what it is they are set out to do. And soon realizing, who's been waiting inside, all along. Welcome to "Who's Behind The Mask?"
I dive deep with my friend Jess and we talk about life. This is a raw and real conversation on all things healing, mental health, spiritual health, alignment, God, and more! I hope you enjoy
JeVon McCormick was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he's the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. He's made millions in the stock market (even though he didn't go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can't code) and he's currently the CEO of a publishing company (even though he can't spell). JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with more than 1700 authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can't Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies. In addition to his role at Scribe, JT is an author and highly sought after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. His book, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him. JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities. JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.
I talk with Eric Osborne, founder of Mycomeditations. We talk about his journey starting as a young boy, having an ultimate love and connection with nature, reptiles, and being his most authentic self. Eric shares with us how he not only had a fascination with mushrooms and nature, but human conciseness and healing others as well, when he realized the healing properties of of psilocybin through his own personal experiences. This was a great, raw conversation! Eric made his first annual pilgrimage to Jamaica in 2003 and worked with his first MycoMeditations group there in 2013. As the first Indiana State Certified Wild Mushroom Expert, a gourmet mushroom cultivator and founder of the non-profit organization PLEDG, (Psychedelic Liberation Education Discipline and Guidance) Eric has committed his life to learning and teaching the benefits of medicinal fungi. Twenty years of work cultivating, consuming, and administering psilocybin has taught Eric many invaluable lessons. With a sincere and lighthearted approach, he maintains a safe and structured setting for the psilocybin voyager. This journey has not been an easy one. In 2013 Eric was arrested for hosting psilocybin sessions on his farm. While creating significant challenges, it was the motivation needed to take his work public. Witnessing the healing effects of psilocybin so many times fueled Eric's drive to ensure safe, legal access to psilocybin. In 2016, while serving a two year probation sentence Eric invested all of his efforts into building MycoMeditations and PLEDG. The work has continued to grow ever since and the healing has touched hundreds of individuals.
Dylan and I first connected a little under a year ago and ever since have been great friends, where we talk about the wonders of life, love, creation, and magic. In this episode, we discover who's behind the mask for people, in the time of epic pandemics and how you can silence the outward noise, and go inward to hear the real truth that lies within. Also learning what your inner truth is, playing by your own rules, and crafting the reality that serves you best. Dylan and I also talk about the power of belief, ego, scarcity, cold plunge, mediation, expectations, rules, the game of life and much, much more! We are 10000% raw in this episode. I hope you enjoy. About Dylan: You've worked hard and done all the right things but something just still doesn't feel right. You have the title, the W2 to prove your worth, the admiration of peers and coworkers but you are still not satisfied. We've all followed a path laid out by someone previously towards finding our success in life. Many have found happiness but some are left scratching their heads wondering "where did I go wrong?" Here's the thing.. You didn't get it wrong, you're just out of alignment with your inner calling and your true desires. I help others to find that missing link towards building a vision so vivid and filled with excitement that life seems to make an abrupt stop and course correct! I help leaders and organizations create a culture that keep team members engaged and empowered towards the success of the overall vision. Don't have a vision? No problem. This is a great starting point for us to uncover and gain clarity towards a common goal. GAP plans, KPI's, SWOT analysis, AP's, quotas and deadlines will no longer result in stress and anxiety. No longer do you have to react to stress. Armed with the hybrid framework that I've created it is possible to thrive in the high pace world of business and enjoy life to the fullest. What will it cost you to keep moving in the momentum that you've created from stress and anxiety?
I talk with my friend Shay on all things about life patterns, healing, narcissism and how to undo the life programs we have been taught. We go DEEP on this episode and cover so much across the spectrum of spirituality, the universe, and how to really remove the mask and get to know ourselves, layer by layer. Shay is an awesome soul with some major life experiences, so she shares with us first hand how she overcame her life patterns, healed from trauma, and how she is taking full accountability of her life, manifesting what her heart truly desires. We also discuss different spiritual modalities and healing techniques ranging from plant medicines, meditation, theta waves, breath work and more. This one was amazing! Hope you enjoy. About Shay Professionally: You know how executives and entrepreneurs struggle to generate revenue through LinkedIn and connect with their target market? Well, that's where I come in. I turn founders and executives into LinkedIn video creators that are generating massive revenue for their organization. I help you use video to - ✅Get more of your target market to know about your brand ✅Get more of your target market to see you as an expert in your industry ✅GENERATE A STEADY STREAM OF HIGH QUALITY LEADS TO CONVERT TO CUSTOMERS When it comes to LinkedIn, I know you want to be renowned in your industry and to have your target market reaching out to work with you. In order to do that though, you need to make engaging, shareable, and high quality video content AND YOU DON'T KNOW HOW. I understand, first hand, how daunting and overwhelming content creation on LinkedIn can be, which is why I'm proud to say I've helped dozens of individuals and organizations just like you generate millions of dollars and grow their reach online.
I talk with my friend Hannah about the journey and magic of life itself. We talk about what it means to really take off your mask and what we do when we realize it's been our truest self, we've been hiding all along. We talk also discuss the journey of self discovery, realizing there is nothing wrong with who you really are, but certain traits and qualities we all uniquely have, that needs to be balanced in our day to day lives, to accomplish and realize our mission & gifts. Hannah and I also explore the magic of the universe, abundance, manifestation, healing, and the journey of evolving human consciousness. I hope you enjoy!
Today I record the first 'flow' episode. I speak about depression, anxiety, focus, control, and how we can just let go and flow. This is the first episode of many, where I will come on by myself and just flow with whats on my mind. I share with you my journey with mental health and the process I took to start figuring out, who I actually was. I hope you enjoy these episodes!
I had the pleasure of talking with Nicole Lepera, aka The Holistic Psychology on all things mind and mental wellness in and out of the workplace! From the subconscious, to gut health, we talk about the importance of human consciousness in the workplace and how we can impact our modern day workforce by impacting our own lives. Dr. Nicole LePera is a Holistic Psychologist who believes that mental wellness is for everyone. She evolved her more traditional training from Cornell University and The New School to one that acknowledges the connection between the mind and body. Dr. LePera views mental and physical struggles from a whole person perspective and works to identify the underlying physical and emotional causes. She understands that balance is an integral part of wellness and empowers individuals to heal themselves, supporting them on their wellness journeys. Dr. LePera founded the Mindful Healing Center in Center City Philadelphia where she works with individuals, couples, and families taking gut health, sleep, movement, cellular health, belief, and mindfulness into treatment. She is also available via Skype.
I sat down with my friend https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABQ0DzcBr9bfMXi_schGzWeF5ucaVTcURv8/ (Jeff Brokaw) and he shared with us, who he is behind the mask. We talked about https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23addiction&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (hashtag) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23addiction&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (#addiction), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23rehab&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (hashtag) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23rehab&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (#rehab), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23depression&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (hashtag) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23depression&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (#depression), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23mentalhealth&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (hashtag) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6646436563305709568&keywords=%23mentalhealth&originTrackingId=hLF9iFBT6ZmznphxhB0Mcg%3D%3D (#mentalhealth), and straight real life moments of not really knowing what to do or who you are at times. I knew when I first met Jeff, there was something there. Something deep that needed to be heard and shared. Fortunately, Jeff was willing to open up and share his life journey and the experiences he's faced with me, and from that connection, a friendship was born. Since then, Jeff and I have had countless conversations similar to this. And that's what I love the most about real human connection. It allows us to open up, be ourselves, and most importantly, connect and heal ourselves and others. It's an amazing thing to be a part of. And I encourage you all, especially in the times we are in, to connect and get to know one another. Share deep conversation and life long stories. Laugh Cry Hug Share Get to know one another. Get to know you. Get to know, who's behind the mask.
Today I talk with Dr. Nikki Starr. We talk about all things healing, mindset, magic, and more! Nikki empowers people to revolutionize their lives. She went through medical school to realize the ultimate prescription for a healthy, happy life is self care, love and food as medicine. After traveling the world and appearing on the FOX Television Show Utopia–a social experiment about creating a new society–she created the The Initiation Program to empower greater happiness and wellbeing. She also consults for companies and brands to optimize health, wellness and conscious choices. Dr. Nikki Starr works with clients around the globe via online sessions, worldwide retreats and workshops. To learn more visit http://drnikkistarr.com/ (drnikkistarr.com) newsletter: https://drnikkistarr.kartra.com/page/joinmylist (https://drnikkistarr.kartra.com/page/joinmylist) Follow Dr Nikki Starr on Instagram @ drnikkistarr
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