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Session 75: Discernment Our Season Four finale sees India, Eric, and Aazim waxing poetic about everything from spiritual encounters and multiversal experiences to the importance of language and incessant absurdity of America. We'll see you on the other side! TL;DL: 27 → The Rippling Effect → Higher Self → Nice To See You, India → Left Field → Absurdity x Conditioning → Right Field → A Glitch In The System → Dreamland → Two ?! > Jump by MC Tree G (@mctreeg) >> "The next time I feel that way, I'll just listen." - India G. (@isamgreg) >> "I really do believe in the power of words." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "What I'm experiencing doesn't fit within the definitions that you're giving me." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Kay Young - "White Teeth" > John Legend - "Save Room" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 74: Cultivation (with Marcus C.) Quinzel and Eric chat with Marcus C. about building productive habits, finding unconventional paths to success, and transitioning into adulthood during the pandemic. The three friends also reflect on their common educational experiences and the advice they would share with their younger selves. TL;DL: New Priorities → Hello, Marcus x Welcome Back, Qunizel → Full Body Adult → Atomic Habits → Question, Hypothesis, Test → Find Your Own Path → Internet Education → How We Define Success → Evaluation vs. Validation → Patience ?! > Jump by Chris P. (@comediancp) >> "If I'm not making mistakes, I'm probably not going at life hard enough." - Marcus C. (@stmarx) >> "Learning is not linear." - Quinzel P. (@socialqs) >> "A lot of it, at least for me, was just realizing that no one is here to save me." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) > Smoke DZA x Curren$y - "Cinderella Story" > Digable Planets - "Jettin" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 73: There's An Art To It (with Alyssa B.) Alyssa B. joins Eric and Aazim for a conversation covering creative leadership, the intersection of art and industry, and how trusting your inner voice can lead to liberation. Alyssa also reflects on her early artistic endeavors, previous professional experiences as a freelancer, and much more. TL;DL: Part Musician, Part Artist → Recombination → Passion x Profit → Setting Boundaries → The User Experience → Introducing Alyssa → Just A Suggestion → Creative Leadership → Inner Voice → Wandering ?! > Jump by Richard B. (#richardbach) >> "I'd rather celebrate someone for their own unique thoughts and creations." - Alyssa B. (@alyssa__buono) >> "Isn't the whole point to also make money doing what you love?” - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "Good leaders empower the people around them." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Greentea Peng - "Satta" > Jhené Aiko - "Spotless Mind" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 72: Group Chat (with Shakur A.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Shakur A., the founder of facefwd (@facefwdapp), a new platform serving as the preeminent digital space for reaction-based videos. Shakur shares his thoughts on social media, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted online interactions, and why video is such an important tool for social justice. TL;DL: Boston-Bred → Possibilities → Known/Unknown → Could've Been An Email → facefwd → Shared Moments → Salutations, Shakur → A Very Long Article → Sicko Mode → From The Frontline ?! > Jump by Karlous M. (@karlousm) >> "It's this idea of sharing moments with people no matter where they are and who they are." - Shakur A. (@thefffounder) >> "Even though we aren't here physically together, there's still definitely ways for us to connect." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "Maybe a GIF?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Sinead Harnett - "Like This" > Guru - "Timeless (feat. Herbie Hancock)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 71: Frontiers(with Kristen F.) Kristen F. calls in to tell Eric and Aazim about how she transitioned from a career in venture capital to become a full-time professional cyclist. Kristen also talks about her Alaskan upbringing, taking risks, and the importance of maintaining a sense of home when navigating unfamiliar environments. TL;DL: The Decision → You vs. You → More Than A Hobby → International Experiment → Risk Takers x Role Models → Hey There, Kristen → The Great Outdoors → Sense of Home → Any Path You Choose → Who Do You Want To Be ?! > Jump by Maliha B. (@meha128) >> "There's not necessarily successful careers, there's just successful people who will figure out how to be successful at whatever they do." - Kristen F. (@arcticfaulks) >> "It's just deeper than the 9 to 5." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "Now I have the agency to decide." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Little Dragon - "Swimming" > Leon Bridges - "Motorbike" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 70: Word of Advice (with Christina C.) Eric links up with Christina C., co-host of the podcast Healin' Out Loud, for a conversation about the art of sharing and receiving advice, the ways that technology can affect discourse, and the importance of remembering your 'why' when pursuing creative endeavors. Christina and Eric also look back on their upbringings in Brooklyn and respective educational experiences in the New England area. TL;DL: Meet Christina → Similar Paths → Tone + Voice → The Ability To Have Discord → No Rights, No Wrongs → Solicited Advice → To Each Their Own → Inward First → Remember The Why → Take It Or Leave It ?! > Jump by Aisha T. (@aishatyler) >> "Is what I'm asking for something I'm willing to change to get?" - Christina C. (@xtinacologne) >> "You have to create it for you." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) > Jayda G - "Stanley’s Get Down (No Parking on the DF)" > Qur'an Shaheed - "Heal" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 69: Super Friends (with Antonio P.) Antonio P. connects with Savannah and Aazim for a jocular discussion touching on parenthood, the evolution of sociocultural norms, and how popular culture and entertainment can unify folks from different walks of life. Antonio also regales the duo with his stories of growing up in the Bronx, obsessing over Game of Thrones, and serving as a co-host for his podcast Nerds of the Round (@thenerdsoftheround). TL;DL: Know Your Surroundings → Put It All Out There → Modern Family → Heart On Sleeve → It's Antonio x Hello Again, Savannah → Not Even A Question → Nerds of the Round → Geek Squad → Quit Gatekeeping → You Like This Too ?! > Jump by Stan L. (@therealstanlee) >> "It's cool to find that little bit of commonality between your coworkers to make everyone seem, you know, human." - Antonio P. (@tonefromacrossthehall) >> "Yes... this is definitely a cool indie band and not Battlestar Galactica..." - Savannah C. (@_savananan) >> "Don't you wanna share joy?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Nine - "Whutcha Want" > Chris Faust - "New Krypton (feat. Carras Paton)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 68: The Agenda (with Michael P.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Minnesota Vikings DT Michael Pierce for a free-flowing conversation about his upbringing in Alabama, his passion for football, and the realizations that he's had about legacy, impact, and friendship. Michael also opens about his charity work, religious beliefs, and how Kobe Bryant's 'mamba mentality' motivated his work ethic. TL;DL: Never Looked Back → It Was Destined → Welcome, Michael → Birds of a Feather → Mamba Mentality → Learn, Learn, Learn → Comeback Season → God Willing → An Open Mind → Health Is Wealth ?! > Jump by Bo J. (@bojackson) >> "It's out there for the taking. You gotta have faith and a great work ethic." - Michael P. (@mpierce_97) >> "I plan on doing everything I was doing previously, but better." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "The impact can really expand to a whole different aspect of humanity." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Anthony Hamilton - "Southern Stuff" > Mali Music - "Lord's Will" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 67: Pull Up A Seat (with Malliron H.) Malliron H. enlightens Eric and Aazim about how she is using her podcast Baddies with Business to build community through conversation with early-stage Black women entrepreneurs. The triad also chat about office politics, the significance of representation, and common misconceptions that people have about building lasting success. TL;DL: First In The Family → Knowing What's Possible → Personas → The Best Candidate → The Kudos + The Congrats → Hi, Malliron → Baddies With Business → Impact x Inspiration → Baking > Microwaving → I Said That ?! > Jump by Earl S. (@dmx) >> "Do the best you can with whatever you can and don't feel like you have to compare it to somebody else." - Malliron H. (@malachashi_) >> "Don’t pander to me." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "So much of the knowledge gap comes from being able to see things as a possibility." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Georgia Anne Muldrow - "Run Away" > D2X - "It Was Written" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 66: The Dash In Between (with Mike W.) Aazim connects with Mike W. to discuss subverting external expectations, dodging dubious thought leaders, maneuvering through the follower economy, and acting now to build the foundation for future success. Then the conversation takes a philosophical turn... TL;DL: Expectations x Assumptions → One Day At A Time → Introducing Mike → Thought Leaders Everywhere → You Can Tell... → The Follower Economy → Gotta Have Goals → Let’s Get Philosophical → Evolution → How Do We Have An Impact ?! > Jump by Aaron V. (@aaronveera) >> "I think people are better BS detectors than a lot of people think." - Mike W. (@mike.w1z) >> "We're the aspect of evolution that can also contribute to evolution." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Statik Selektah - "Time (feat. Jack Harlow)" > Lion Babe - "Different Planet" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 65: First Taste (with James M.) Chef James M. joins Aazim and Eric for a conversation covering the culinary arts, the concept of 'character,' and the benefits of finding and focusing on your own specific lane. James also discusses his love of collaboration, his early years in Okinawa, and his apprecation for James Hemings, the enslaved Black chef who helped shape American cuisine. TL;DL: Sorta Like Simba → Many Lifetimes → Meet The Chef → Character x Caricatures → James Hemings → Pita Bread → Earning Stripes → Physical vs. Digital → Find Your Lane → Why Not ?! > Jump by Roy C. (@chefroychoi) >> "Make it national, international, global, however far it goes." - James M. (@jamesscookss) >> "I'm surprised we haven't said 'intentional' this episode." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "If you're really living, all these chapters do feel like lifetimes." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Payroll Giovanni & Cardo - "Make It Look Easy" > Uno Hype - "Deywun (feat. Rae Khalil)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 64: Know Yourself (with Sadasia M.) Eric and Aazim are joined by Sadasia M., who shares a wealth of motivation and insights related to personal and professional growth, goal-setting, and the process of pursuing a life of value and purpose. The conversation also touches on the concept of spontaneity, the flaws in current workplace processes, and the freedom that comes from being an entrepreneur. TL;DL: Time Flies → Purpose x Process → Say Hey, Sadasia → Growth Posts → Bite-Size Goals → Ikigai → Fruit Inspector → The Ultimate Pyramid Scheme → Ideals > Idols → Unlearning, Right ?! > Jump by Harmony R. (@harmonic.aa) >> "The more you grow, the more you realize you need to grow." - Sadasia M. (@sadasia.nyrie) >> "That post is consistently moving." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "That was a big lesson for me: living in the moment doesn't have to mean spontaneity." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Destiny's Child - "Free" > Robohands - "Leaves" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 63: Ducking Fame (with MC Tree G) Chicago hip-hop legend MC Tree G (don't forget the G!) calls in for an unfiltered discussion about his longevity, the fulfillment that comes with embracing anonymity, and why he would have pursued politics if he hadn't become an artist. Tree also opens up about his creative process, the inspiration behind his newest album, Soul Trap, and much more. TL;DL: 0% → Talk To Tree → Elevation of The Game → If I Sound Like Them... → 40,000 Unread Emails → Always Been Mature → Houdini → The Right Time → Police Mon → No Surprises ?! > Jump by Sam G. (#samgreenlee) >> "Who I am now is who I'm supposed to be, who I was always going to be." - Tree (@mctreeg) >> "The music speaks for itself." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "You really have to live to create." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Tree - "ALL I'll EVA B" > Tree - "Scared of Airplanes" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 62: Canvas (with Mamadou Y.) Mamadaou Y. talks to Eric and Aazim about his journey as a multifaceted creative and the development of his recent album, To Stitch A Rose. Mamadou also speaks candidly about being the son of Malian immigrants, growing up in Harlem, and embracing his Islamic faith. TL; DL: Mother Tongue → Survival Tactics vs. Superpowers → A Poet First → Meet Mamadou. → Letting It Breathe → Persistent x Patient → Words Can Only Do So Much → Inshallah → Right Hook → The Middle ?! > Jump by Shems F. (@shemsfriedlanderart) >> "That's the beauty and complexity of humanity: we're everything and nothing at the same time." - Mamadou Y. (@mamadouofficiall) >> "It's realizing that everything is the journey." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "That's sort of what poetry is, right?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Tartit - "Yahoye" > Mamadou. - "Childhood Memories" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 61: Story Time (with Savannah C.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Savannah C. for a conversation covering individuality, self-expression, human connection, and much more. Savannah also opens up about her childhood as a missionary kid, her educational experiences in Texas, and how her endless curiosity has gotten her in trouble with authority figures. TL; DL: Unique Upbringing → Stage Right → Grace To Grow → Whistleblower → Nice To Meet You, Savannah → Make It Make Sense → Identity Crisis → Someone To Talk To → Back To Peru → More To Give ?! > Jump by Alicia C. (@acortezmusic) >> "What can I learn from this situation? What can I take out of it?" - Savannah C. (@_savananan) >> "How else are we supposed to figure this whole life thing out, without dialogue and questions?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "You have the information, you just don't care about the information." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Kierra Sheard - "Don't Judge Me (feat. Missy Elliott)" > Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "Inspiration Information" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 60: Fresh Eyes (with Chelsa T.) Chelsa T. calls in to speak with Kelly and Aazim about her yoga journey, creating a community for BIPOC millennial women, and working in service of others. The conversation also covers the importance of language, the art of challenging other people's conceptions, and the beauty of building authentic connections in an online setting. TL; DL: Sun, Moon, Stars → The Little Steps → Hello, Chelsa x Kelly's Back → Yoga Class → Roots + Reimagination → Internet Intimacy → SOULache Rx → Paying It Forward → Limitless Language → Something New ?! > Jump by Alice W. (#alicewalker) >> "I wasn't put on this earth to be a repeat. " - Chelsa T. (@otc_ily) >> "You should always start there: with you." - Kelly C. (@__callmekel) >> "I love how y'all speak." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Mos Def - "Sun, Moon, Stars" > Ani DiFranco - "Revolutionary Love" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 59: Kinfolk (with David D.) David D. joins Cleveland and Eric for a powerful conversation about power, politics, and progress. The trio discuss their eye-opening experiences with racism, the challenges of working with elected officials, and the importance of documenting history as we live it. TL; DL: Primary Sources → Hey, Dave x It's Cle' Again → Living Through History → Michael Donald → The Badge → Two Sides, Same Coin → Power + Politics → Inside The Caucus → Transparency → Cognitive Dissonance ?! > Jump by Malcolm X. >> "There's no black and white - the truth is in the grey. " - David D. (@dafinessekiddd_) >> "Power, or despotism rather, isn't partisan." - Cleveland S. (@delacleve) >> "If we're not living through history, what exactly are we living through?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) > Lil Wayne - "Nightmares of the Bottom" > Lupe Fiasco - "WAV Files" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 58: Decisions, Decisions (with Erick C. and Cory J.) Eric is joined by Erick C. and Cory J. for a conversation that touches on a litany of topics including career aspirations, the accuracy of astrology, and why it's important to recognize there are no shortcuts when working toward generational wealth. Erick and Cory also open up about their respective upbringings and how their friendship has evolved since they met in college. TL; DL: Excuse Me → Hands On Deck → Meet Erick & Cory → Yeah, I'm A Taurus... → Fact vs. Fiction → Against The Grain → Trajectories → Behind the Lens → Industry Insights → Home Base ?! > Jump by Doug M. (@ascertainn_) >> "Learn how to talk with people, even if it's small talk." - Erick C. (@erickrcordero) >> "Put some more stock in what you've been through in life." - Cory J. (@therealcroc) >> "Far too often, we look at the 9-5 jobs to define who we are." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) > Nines - "NIC (feat. Tiggs Da Author)" > Slick Rick - "Street Talkin' (feat. Outkast)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 57: Brick By Brick (with Alex C.) Alex C. speaks with Eric and Aazim about the evolution of his lifestyle brand Earners (shopearners.com) and his experiences as both an artist and an entrepreneur. The trio also chop it up about the nature of networking, the importance of positive thinking, and the power that comes with trusting yourself and taking accountability for your actions. TL; DL: Stay Sharp → Meet + Greet → Lex Checks In → The Art of Earning → Skateboard P → Timeless x Exclusive → Trust Yourself → Love Is Love → If You Woke Up Today... → Accountability ?! > Jump by Pharrell W. (@pharrell) >> "I wake up every day and I earn." - Alex C. (@suckafreelex) >> "Accountability works both ways." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "Don't fault us 'cause you weren't hip earlier." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Busta Rhymes - "Enjoy Da Ride" > King Geedorah - "Next Levels" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 56: Abundance (with Jess D.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Jess D., a/k/a Aura, for a discussion that covers a variety of topics including valuing those closest to you, appreciating appreciation, and the importance of keeping your ego in check. Aura also reflects on her artistic journey as a songwriter and her passion for patient-centric product management. TL; DL: First Song → Connections > Streams → Into The World → Abstraction → Room For Everyone → The Archive → a/k/a Aura → Patient-Centric Products → Validation vs. Affirmation → Who Are You... ?! > Jump by Keke P. (#kekepalmer) >> "I don't care if I connect to one person or to a hundred." - Jessica D. (@_auramusic) >> "Tribalism is definitely strong nowadays." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "When it's not there, that's when you miss it." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Aura - "Money Right" > Wale - "Flawed (feat. Gunna)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 55: Next Question (with Faiyad A.) Eric and Aazim connect with Faiyad A. to converse about the curiosity that global citizens should have while navigating the world around them and the importance of letting your guard down when meeting new people and exploring unfamiliar spaces. Faiyad also opens up about his Bengali roots, his experiences with assimilation, and his recent exploration into music as a creative outlet. TL; DL: Passport → New Places, New Faces → Kinship → Introducing Faiyad → A Curious Mind → Six Strings → Navigating Assimilation → Eastern Insights → Adapting vs. Evolving → Change or Understand ?! > Jump by Alan W. (@alanwattsorg) >> "It seems pretty clear that we share a lot more than what separates us." - Faiyad A. (@foahmad) >> "Getting that different perspective allows you to step out of your reality and take those positive risks." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "There's a difference between adapting and evolving." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > The Foreign Exchange - "On A Day Like Today" > Frisco - "Sleepless Nights" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 54: Where It Started (with Mari E.) Aazim and Tavares connect with Mari E. for a conversation that touches on artistic evolution, personal growth, and the importance of finding success at your own pace. Mari and Tavares also reflect on their longtime friendship and share the backstory behind their recent song 'Black Joy'. Make sure to grab your merch at studiopopuli.co! TL; DL: Live + Learn → The Funk Can't Be Faked → Art All Around → Meet Mari x Welcome Back, Pootie → Your Pace, Your Race → The Flow → Brotherly Love → Origin Stories → Black Joy → And The Merch Too ?! > Jump by Justin H. (@jharmony43) >> "You're at your best when you're the most vulnerable." - Mari E. (@mari.world) >> "It's all about finding your pace and running your race." - Tavares I. (@visiopop) >> "The funk never stops." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Kelis - "Game Show" > Mari World - "Black Joy (feat. NicX and V!$!O)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 53: New Moon (with Kelly C.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Kelly C. for a conversation that explores the current educational landscape, numerology, spiritual practices, and the incessant demands that come with living in a framework of capitalism. Kelly also highlights how her new shared page, @soulacheremedy, fuses yoga and astrology to foster community and promote learning, growth, and alignment. TL; DL: Progression > Perfection → The Next Lesson → Kelly Says Yerrrr! → 11:11 → Let's Get Spiritual → Breathe In, Breathe Out → Everything Is Everything → But Like, Capitalism... → The Jig → Survival Mode ?! > Jump by Kathleen C. (#kathleencleaver) >> "You need time to get the lesson." - Kelly C. (@__callmekel) >> "Less actually is more if you're able to just look inside." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "People are gonna find different versions of the answers for themselves." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Grafh - "Ya Heard" > Os Tincoãs - "Deixa A Gira Girar (j g b edit)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 52: Light Year (with Kris R.) Kris R. chops it up with Eric and Aazim about how the uncertainty of life in quarantine led to new opportunities for people who bet on themselves. They also discuss work place mannerisms, remaining true to self, and how stepping out of social constructs and expectations can contribute to personal growth. TL; DL: Quarantine Dreamin' → Adaptability x Transparency → Time Well Spent → Hey, Kris → Bodega Love → Learn, Unlearn, Relearn → U-N-I-T-Y → Wake Up Calls → Brown Culture Pushes Things → Industry Takeover ?! > Jump by Phylicia R. (@phyliciarashad) >> "You learn, and then you unlearn, and then you relearn." - Kris R. (@bodegakris) >> "How best can we continuously add value, build community, and come together?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "It's all about scoping what other people's values are." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > D'Angelo - "Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine (Two Way Street Remix)" > Dreamville - "Still Dreamin' (feat. JID, Lute, & 6LACK)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 51: Wolfpack (with Johnathan P.) Johnathan P. speaks with Aazim and Eric about his positive influences growing up and his realizations on life and the pursuit of greatness. They touch on topics ranging from health and wellness to the lessons that anime and manga provided him along his journey. TL; DL: Early Influences → What's Good, John? → Positive Reinforcement → Mad Alpha Wolf → Still Kicking → I'm Lovin' It → Manga x Anime → No More Excuses → Save Yourself → Why Not Go For It ?! > Jump by Nnamdi N. (@universityofgood) >> "With life, you have to learn to love the journey." - Johnathan P. (@johnaophipps) >> "If you can't save yourself, who can?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) >> "Self-control comes down to how honest you are in having a conversation with yourself." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Parliament - "Mothership Connection" > Tha God Fahim - "A Chance & A Choice" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 50 > Jump by Percee G. (@percee.g) >> "There's something inside of us that's pushing us to find some of these answers" - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "The authenticity is what's inspiring to me." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Manga Saint Hilare - "Fools Gold" > PJ Morton - "Sticking To My Guns" ~~ You Free ?! serves as a medium for digital natives to collect and converse about personal development, communal challenges and the advancement of global human culture. Contact us: shareourpodcast@gmail.com @calluswhenyoufree on IG @callwhenyoufree on Twitter

Session 49: What A Time (with Peter B.) Eric connects with Peter B. for a dialogue about life in quarantine, staying connected with friends, and what life may be like moving forward. TL; DL: The First Quarter → Culture Canceled → Yerrr, Pete → A Few Slices → (Sub)urban Planning → Crab Legs → Party Don't Stop → Reaching Out x Checking In → Any Given Sunday → Where To Next ?! > Jump by Bomani J. (@bomani_jones) >> "It's kinda bringing us together - metaphorically, of course." - Peter B. (@pbrazill810) >> "I've repaid my sleep debt." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) > Jill Scott - "A Long Walk (A Touch of Jazz Remix)" > Nick Hakim - "Roller Skates" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 48: Deep Dive (with Alex U.) Alex U. joins Aazim and Eric for an insightful conversation about his experience living in China and its relationship with the Western world. TL; DL: Studying, Working Living → Intro To Chinese → Raise Your Glass → The Same Cloth → A Mutual Understanding → Outside Perspectives → Ni Hao, Alex → Szechwan Style → The Travel Bug → Scuba Certified ?! > Jump by Isaac W. (@isaacwrightjr) >> "It's 75% culture and 25% language." - Alex U. (@lordbige) >> "Even if you do start feeling comfortable in your craft, at all times it's good to start checking yourself." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "We all fall into some of these traps, but at the same time you have to be conscious of trying to work past them." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Masiwei - "Bathtub" > Moonchild - "Too Much To Ask" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 47: No Hassles (with Che W.) Eric and Aazim chat with Che W. to hear her thoughts on fashion, risk-taking, and staying resilient through challenging times. TL; DL: Carrie Taught Me → Stunting Like My Mommy → In-Store vs. Online → Shopping With Che → Excuse You → One Way Tickets → Get (Un)comfortable → Simpler Self-Love → Lost + Found → WTF Was I Doing ?! > Jump by Virgil A. (@virgilabloh) >> "It wasn't the easiest journey mentally, I've just looked cute doing it." - Che W.(@chewhitney) >> "You hear the vibes." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "If I'm not uncomfortable, I'm not growing or living." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Smino - "Coupe Se Yern" > Qari - "Vacations" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 46: New Student (with Natalie S.) Natalie S. jumps on the line with Aazim and Eric to share memories from her childhood and discuss her love of photography. TL; DL: Texas Is Home → Adapting As Always → The Four-Year Mark → Chameleon Air → Sophomore Slumped → Say Cheese, Natalie → Photographic Memories → Come As You Are → Portrait Mode → Don't You Look Amazing ?! > Jump by Zadie S. >> "I love being able to capture people the way I see them." - Natalie S.(@itspersonatalie) >> "Once you realize that moment of confusion or chaos is not going to last forever, it makes everything much more beautiful." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "That's a really interesting relationship to have with the concept of home." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > The Brand New Heavies - "Sometimes (Ummah Remix)" > Sault - "Masterpiece" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 45: Four-Wheel Drive (with Aissatou B.) Aissatou B. calls in to speak with Eric and Aazim about what her life has been like since embracing van-life as a full-time and the courage and steps it took to make it a reality. TL; DL: Life On The Road → Expectations vs. Reality → The Renovation Process → A Leap of Faith → Aissatou Pulls Up → With A Little Help From Strangers... → The Time & Space To Change → Financial Minimalism → Mobile Entrepreneurship → Why Worry ?! > Jump by Lewis H. (@LewisHamilton) >> "Why wait when your soul is telling you it's time to go?" - Aissatou B.(@thefreedomcreatxr) >> "The music blasting... windows down... your own playlist." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Time to hit the road." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > The Internet - "Fastlane" > Obongjayar - "Still Sun" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 44: Smile + Stretch (with Nikita K.) Aazim and Eric talk to Nikita K. about a litany of topics including technology, dogs, meditation, crystals, and more. TL; DL: Data Points → Technology Is Twofold → The Morning Routine → Introducing Nikita → Born In Russia, Raised In NYC → Puppy Love → Just Keep Scrolling → Taekwondo x Meditation → Crystal Clarity → More Life... ?! > Jump by Tracee R. (@traceeellisross) >> "Let's do an experiment, OK?" - Nikita K.(@nikitakhalid) >> "Go out there, get it, and just see the way the conversation sits." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "I mean, you know, 50/50" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Free Nationals - "Eternal Light (feat. Chronixx)" > Kota the Friend - "Volvo" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 43: So Many Changes (with Misha S.) Misha S. joins Aazim and Justin for a phone call touching on political arguments and disagreements, international perspectives, and the value of criticism. TL; DL: The Simple Things → Campus Politics → Debates, Dialogues, Disagreements → "Those" Conversations → Hi, Misha x Welcome Back, Justin → NZ vs. USA vs. JM → International Insights → Communicating Criticism → Let Them Know → What's In The Stars ?! > Jump by Steve H. (@iamsteveharveytv) >> "World affairs, culture, politics, etc., etc." - Misha S. (@mishasalle) >> “I think our generation, too, is being more transparent with a lot of topics." - Justin H. (@jharmony43) >> "People still are willingly choosing to live in bubbles, even when they recognize that the things that happen outside of those bubbles still have consequences on them." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Gnarls Barkley - "The Last Time" > Yeek - "I Just Wanna: Ride" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 42: Pudding (with Arjun R.) Eric and Aazim connect with Arjun R. about a variety of subjects related to comedy, humor, and content creation. TL; DL: All Theories, No Facts → No Smoke With The Barbers → Grapes & Chill → Welcome Back, Arjun → A Town Called Bel-Air → God Bless Dave Chappelle → Outside Input → What's Not Funny Now... → The Power of A Joke → Right Guys ?! > Jump by Kevin F. (@kevonstage) >> "Sometimes the biggest laugh comes from the smallest moment." - Arjun R. (@arjunarjunarjunarjunarjun) >> “They get the behind the scenes right now though." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Your favorite joke might not necessarily be the joke that resonates with everybody else." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Born Jamericans - "Boom Shak-A-Tak (Dancehall Remix)" > Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Hunnybee" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 41: The Right Thing (with Harmony R.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Harmony R. for an eye-opening exchange about social justice, mental health, and how we can leverage technology to build a better world. TL; DL: Radio Raheem → The Inequalities of Justice → Long Live Kalief Browder → What Resilience Looks Like → Mental Health Matters → Narrative x Identity → Hey, Harmony → Transitioning Into Tech → We Have The Tools → How You Helping ?! > Jump by Kobe B. (@kobebryant) >> "There's no such thing as a first chance for a lot of folks in this country." - Harmony R. (@harmonic.aa) >> “All the dots are there, we just have to make sure the technology can connect it as honestly as possible." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "We have the resources that we need, they're just not in the right places." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Nas - "Rule (feat. Amerie)” > Ayizan - "Tribilasyon" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth * Long Live Mamba x Mambacita *

Session 40: Bespoke (with Jesse B.) Jesse B. hops on a call with Eric and Aazim to share his thoughts on personal style, international travel, shopping, and more. TL; DL: First Impressions → Subversion of Self-Expression → Introducing Jesse → Metropolitan Styles → Destinations x Alterations → Foreign Boutiques → Yeah, Just Pick What You Want → Japan... Italy... Australia... Poland → Return Trips → Where To Next ?! > Jump by Dillon J. (@DillonJacksonTV) >> "Sometimes nostalgia's better in the past." - Jesse B. (@blzk__) >> “That first impression is gonna hold weight." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Posh, very posh." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Genesis Owusu - "WUTD” > Jessy Lanza - "Giddy" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 39: Middle Ground (with Aaron V.) Aazim and Eric connect with Aaron V. for a discussion about bridging generational gaps, embracing opportunities as they come, and what life is really like in Toronto. TL; DL: Gotta Love Teaching → Generational Frustrations → Millennials In The Middle → Bridging The Gap → It's Aaron, BTW → Post-College Possibilities → "The North" → Behind The Scenes → Co-Signs x Capital → That Vince Carter Dunk, Tho ?! > Jump by Margaret A. (@therealmargaretatwood) >> "If any generation saves us, it's going to be the next one." - Aaron V. (@aaronveera) >> “Strength in numbers are the things that are going to allow society to move forward." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "It's like he's monopolized the cultural capital out there." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Natalie Prass - “Short Court Style” > Drake - “Under Ground Kings” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 38 : Family Style (with Kadeem F.) Kadeem F., co-founder of The Blooming Union, shares his communal energy and entrepreneurial spirit in a lively conversation with Eric and Aazim. TL; DL: Cookies For Sale! → The Hustle Begins → Jeezy Taught Me → Introducing Kadeem → Work For What You Want → Short-Term Steps, Long-Term Leaps → The Blueprint of Hip-Hop → Trinidadian Roots → Find Your Own Peace → Stack Or Starve ?! > Jump by Percy M. (@masterp) >> "It's all about being over-prepared." - Kadeem F. (@kadeemprime) >> “How best can we utilize our creative talents and our hard work in order to leave somewhat of that legacy and impact?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Part of it is carving your own identity, but then also part of it is continuing what your family did before you." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Larry June - “SLS 30 Days” > 50 Cent - “Hustler's Ambition” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 37: Action! (with Jay S.) Jay S. calls in to talk to Aazim and Eric about his passion for videography, his experiences in Indiana and New York, and a variety of other subjects. TL; DL: iMovie Memories → No Comfort Zone → Meet Jay → Indiana Associations → Man x Machine → "Family, Money, Land" → New York vs. The Norm → Cultural Evolution → Rosa, The Building Whisperer → When's The Shoot ?! > Jump by Quinzel P. (@socialqs) >> “You learn the dirty way, and then some of it still stays with you, even way into your professional career." - Jay S. (@jcsheets09) >> "What's on the internet, stays on the internet." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "But it was the summer that changed everything." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Juelz Santana - "Life Changes (feat. Razah)" > Jenny Pakeera - "I'm Going Fine" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 36: Stepping Stones (with Alyssa W.) Eric connects with his eldest sister, Alyssa W., for a call that touches on healing, living with intention, and following through on your aspirations. TL; DL: Hey, Alyssa → What Healing Means → Guiding vs. Giving Space → "You Were Four Points Away..." → Home In Hollywood → The Fear of Not Trying → Food Deserts → Intentions + Actions → The Best You That You Can Be → 2020 ?! > Jump by Austinson C. >> “Have a plan of attack, believe in yourself, and execute." - Alyssa W. (@lyssa_jayy) >> "You need to have your own motivation, drive, and discipline in order to follow through." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) > Ladi6 - "Royal Blue (Silent Jay, Sensible J, & Leigh Fisher Remix)" > Luedji Luna - "Acalanto" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 35: All Jokes Aside (with Jackson F.) Eric and Aazim speak with Jackson F. to learn about his Nebraskan roots and experiences as a comedian-slash-teacher. TL; DL: Start Out, Stand Up → Reading The Room → Now On Stage: Jackson → Homegrown In Nebraska → Crowd Interactions → Learning By Watching Others → Roasting vs. Reaching → Using Humor To Cope (Sometimes) → Everyone's A Comedian... → What's Up Next ?! > Jump by Jim C. (@jimcarrey__) >> "Most of the time, you don't want to take yourself too seriously.” - Jackson F. (@jacksonfisher_kingofposts) >> “Reading the room, gauging the vibes and energy..." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "If the joke hits, the joke hits." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Lauren Faith - "Jheeze (Sam Wills Remix)" > Mocky - "Put It In A Song" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 34: What's Gucci ?! (with Perla M.) Perla M. joins Aazim and Eric for an expansive conversation about the ins and outs of fashion, aesthetics, and self-expression. TL; DL: The Art of Thrifting → Old School Cool → Fashion ≠ Luxury → Authentic Aesthetics → Hi, Perla → Fitting In vs. Standing Out → The Politics of Self-Expression → Less Is More → Businesses, Brands, Buyers → Baggy Jeans ?! > Jump by Lauren L. (@laurenlondon) >> "The culture really comes together through fashion.” - Perla M. (@su_perla_tive) >> “This is just cozy and comfortable for my daily life." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "One person's trash fit is someone else's fire fit." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Jadagrace - "Bounce" > Headie One - "Back to Basics (feat. Skepta)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 33: Bruh... Don't Do That (with Andrew J. and Yeab T.) Aazim hops on a call with Andrew J. and Yeab T. that touches on higher education, generational differences, and the incessant energy of New York City. TL; DL: Hypothetical Kids, Real Colleges → What Success Means (To You) → "That's Right, Those Degrees" → Generational Concepts of Identity → O Hai, Yeab & Dwai → Bay Area Rap → Big Apple Adjustments → NY Values, NY Energies → It's a Big World After All → Where You Going ?! > Jump by Whoopi G. (@whoopigoldberg) >> "If you think New York is mean, you just got your feelings hurt.” - Andrew J. (@dwaiguy) >> “I don't see myself leaving and never coming back." - Yeab T. (@_yeab_) >> "I just wanna get myself out of these bubbles and see what happens." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Men I Trust - "Air" > El Michels Affair - "Can It All Be So Simple" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 32: "Uncle Mo” (with Maurice H.) Maurice H. speaks with Eric and Aazim about physical and mental well-being, the potential benefits of social media, and what it really means to be disciplined. TL; DL: Access to (Mis)information → Talk to Me Nice! → Meeting Mo → Physical + Mental = Wellness → Curating Content → The Power of The Gram → The Power of The Mind → Intentional Living → Motivation vs. Discipline → Who You Rocking With ?! > Jump by LawTWINZ(@law_twinz) >> "Anyone can be motivated, but it takes a special person to be disciplined.” - Maurice H. (@mo.wellness) >> “We're really gonna be the director, the producer, and the CEO of our own lives." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "If we add our voices more, then hopefully the conversation starts to shift." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Masego - "Radio" > Bat for Lashes - "Feel For You" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 31 : "Timeline(s)” (with Clarence C.) For the first session of Season Three, Aazim and Eric ruminate with Clarence C. about community, time accumulation, parallel universes, and much more. TL; DL: The Conversation Never Stops → Support vs. Competition → Reflections on the Digital Revolution → Introducing Clarence → The Philosophy of Time → Time Accumulation → Alternate Realities, Possible Worlds → Man vs. Selves → Choosing Your Future → Where The Cheat Codes At, Tho ?! > Jump by Kyle S. (@kylesomersall) >> "What was that wind's intention?” - Clarence C. (@actionclanton) >> “Once you know what to look for, it's all open." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "It's all game that you're soaking up for your own journey." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > The Black Eyed Peas - "Boogie That Be" > The Steve Miller Band - "Fly Like An Eagle (The Widdler Remix)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 30 : "Ubuntu” (with Kuss N.) In the Season Two finale, Kuss N. calls in from South Africa to talk to Eric and Aazim about music, maturation, and what it means to be a global citizen. TL;DL: Ideas of South Africa → Kuss Checks In → Hip-Hop Origins → The Universal Language → Feet Finding → Internal Clocks → Content Consumption → Originality x Influences → SA Artists → The Formula ?! > Jump by Ndaba M. (@ndaba_mandela) >> "Being a global citizen has its pros and cons.” - Kuss N. (@kussdiverse) >> “We’ve gotta get rid of the idea of age, essentially, when it comes to accomplishments." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "The memes tell the truth man, the memes tell the truth." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Siya Ngqobe - “Bravery” > AKA - “The World Is Yours” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 29: Grandpa Goings' Guitar (with Percee G.) Aazim chops it up with Percee G. about a host of topics including life outside of America, growing older, and the art of juggling multiple projects. TL;DL: Hello, World → It's Percee → DC Chillin' vs. NY Hustle → Renaissance Man → Learning Is Power → The Realization → End of the Tunnel (Vision) → Musical Memories → Planning x Prioritizing → You Too ?! > Jump by Marcus C. (@stmarx) >> “You got where you were, and then you got where you wanna be at.” - Percee G. (@percee.g) >> "Anyway, I’m just gonna hand you the mic...” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Mayra Andrade - "Manga” > Slowthai - “Gorgeous” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 28: White Coat (with Sheldon P.) Eric connects with Sheldon P. for a call that touches on HBCUs, Black fraternities & sororities, medicine, the importance of unity, and more. TL;DL: Divine 9 → What's Good, Sheldon? → Landing In Hampton → Black Pharma → Holistic vs. Perscription → Self-Discovery → The Brotherhood → Through The Haze → Lesson Learned → Unity ?! > Jump by Maya A. (@drmayaangelou) >> “You know what’s too much and you know what’s not.” - Sheldon P. (@matthew_mahiem) >> "Let me help myself so I can help you as well.” - Eric W. (@ayofresco) > Dave East - “Thank You” > Kanye West - “We Can Make It Better (feat. Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, Common, & Rhymefest)” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 27: Share The Journey (with Jami H.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Jami H., who offers an inside look at what it's like to broadcast your personal journey on YouTube. TL;DL: Brace(s) Yourself → Questions x Reactions → YT: Jami Alyssa → YouTube Origins → Public Scrapbook → TRL → Internet Anonymity → The Comment Section → Laughing Emoji → Getting Paid ?! > Jump by Quddus P. (@quddus) >> “I am not about to argue with someone over the internet.” - Jami H. (@jami_alyssa) >> "There is always someone that puts the pieces of the puzzle together." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Get those travel vlogs poppin’." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Skip Marley - “That’s Not True (feat. Damian Marley)” > Temani - “Power” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 26: Daydream (with Alicia C.) Alicia C. speaks with Eric and Aazim about her passion for music and her experiences and evolution as both a fan and an artist. TL;DL: Alicia a/k/a Elmo → The Downloading Phase → Incremental Energy → Something To Share → Freestyle → Mariah x Ariana → Liberated By Others → The Equality of Helping → Secret Sauce → Prove It To Who ?! > Jump by Matthew M. (@iamcamilaalves) >> “Going after a dream is a very humbling process, so I’m trying to stay humble daily.” - Alicia C. (@aliciacortez) >> "I find it hard to believe that anybody is doing it by themselves." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "The first step to being a creative is being a thoughtful consumer." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Mariah Carey - “Say Somethin’ (feat. Snoop Dogg)” > Alicia Cortez - “Riesling 1941” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 25: Use Your Hands (with Josh M.) Eric reaches out to Josh M. for a frank conversation about antiquated education systems, privilege, financial literacy, social media, and more. TL;DL: His Name Is Josh → Elevate Education → Self Sufficiency → Parents x Privilige → Online Banking → Rich Man's Gamble → IYKYK → Think Like A Kid → Scenes on Social → Where's The Discipline ?! > Jump by Don D (@don_demeo) >> “When you have less of something, it’s worth more.” - Josh M. >> "There is a lot of unlearning that we have to do as we get older." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) > Ivy Sole - “Parables” > Common - “Be (Intro)” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth