Podcasts about journey to authenticity

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Ever felt the urge to keep your plate all to yourself? Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation about personal space and sharing food, featuring our special guest, Inayah, a rising star in the music scene. We dive into the quirks of maintaining boundaries in relationships, with Inayah humorously recounting her steadfast rule of not sharing her meals, even with her boyfriend. This lighthearted and relatable topic transitions seamlessly into a deeper discussion about the unique dynamics that make every relationship special.Next, we sit down with Inayah to explore her latest project, "Wait, There's More." Inayah candidly opens up about the emotional rollercoaster behind creating her album, sharing the stories and inspirations behind standout tracks like "Glory" and "Beautiful Madness." From the fun and fiery "Hot Sauce" to her bold take on Fantasia's "When I See U" with "For the Streets," each song is a testament to Aniyah's authenticity and emotional depth. We also delve into her viral success in New York, the creative challenges she faced postpartum, and her spiritual journey, offering a raw and honest look into her artistic process.Finally, we discuss Inayah's exciting ventures as she steps into the fourth season of her career, including her debut in a Tyler Perry movie and her plans to reconnect with fans through an upcoming tour. Despite the whirlwind of fame, Aniyah remains grounded, highlighted by her intentional choice to release a featureless project to showcase her true voice. We wrap up with insights into her personal approach to fan interactions and her growing preference for texting over phone conversations. Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and inspiring insights into the life of a truly multifaceted artist.Talk Soon! ✌

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to talk with Grace Patterson! Grace caught the acting bug at nine years old after being cast in a school theater production. She subsequently trained with the Children's Theater of Dallas, appearing in several stage productions before developing what would later become a passion for on-screen acting. Grace has starred in multiple Lifetime Movies: Cheer For Your Life, College Professor Obsession, Spring Break Nightmare, Secrets On Greek Now, and more. Grace most recently wrote her memoir, Am I Perfect Yet?: Finding Fullness in My Authentic Self, which was released this month. “ Am I Perfect Yet?: Finding Fullness in My Authentic Self follows the story of delving into the journey of Grace Patterson as she confronts the demons of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Grace's story takes readers through the highs and lows of her life, from her time as a college cheerleader to her experiences as a semi-pro and professional cheerleader, where the pressure to conform to society's beauty standards intensified her struggles. In addition to writing her memoir, Grace enjoys acting and producing her next film with her husband Britt at their production company and spending quality time with friends and family. FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

Show Notes and Transcript We are delighted to welcome comedian Alistair Williams to share his journey of remaining authentic in the comedy industry despite pressure to conform to mainstream narratives.  He integrates his Christian faith into his comedy, prioritizing faith over worldly concerns and uses his talents to spread joy and truth.  Alistair discusses the impact of satire in conveying truths and highlights the challenges of balancing industry expectations with personal convictions.  He emphasizes the importance of upholding moral integrity in a secular world, advocating for spreading Christian values through comedic work.  The conversation delves into societal values, the decline of ethical grounding, and the need to discern biblical truths amidst challenges and industry pressures.  We end this interview by discussing the struggles content creators face aligning their work with faith and values in the current economic landscape and the significance of staying true to one's beliefs and spreading messages of faith and truth. Alistair Williams, a self-proclaimed “rambling moron,” emerges as a rising star on the UK comedy scene. He's soared through the ranks, claiming the Piccadilly Comedy Club's New Comedian of the Year 2014 award, securing spots in prestigious competitions and recently he was crowned 'British Comedian Of The Year 2023'.  A firm believer in Free Speech and a fearless 'Soldier of God', Alistair is a charismatic observational storyteller, combining high energy with a knack for crafting top-tier material.  Whether winning awards or reaching finals, he's on a rapid ascent to comedic stardom.  Connect with Alistair... X/TWITTER         x.com/awilliamscomedy RUMBLE              rumble.com/user/alistairwilliams Interview recorded  27.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER        x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE            heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS        heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA  heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP                  heartsofoak.org/shop/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com and follow him on X/Twitter x.com/TheBoschFawstin TRANSCRIPT (Hearts of Oak) I am delighted today to be joined by comedian Alistair Williams. Alistair, thank you so much for your time today. (Alistair Williams) Anytime. Anytime. Good afternoon. Great to have you on. Obviously, people can follow you @awilliamscomedy, which is your Twitter or X handle. And, of course, on Rumble, it's just Alistair Williams. And on it, you talk about, I think, your two phrases, more or less, on your Twitter is, Real comedian. Soldier of God and I want to delve into both of those which are separate, but you do mix them like asking whether God wants to cut down ULEZ cameras or remember on comedy only, so you do mix them up the times, but you're some of the some of the the comments I've seen about you online Alistair Williams is quickly making a name for himself with razor sharp content and high what charm unafraid of tackling rough subject matter. He's a passionate health campaigner combining raw personal antidotes on a jam-packed gag count and slick extroverted style. Another one says he is smart, passionate, impressively quick-witted and bursting with infectious confidence. So there you go. They're just some of the... Things I wrote about myself off the internet. That was off your Twitter page, so I didn't want to say that. Alistair, before we get on to kind of your life in comedy and what that means for you maybe you could just take a moment to introduce yourself especially to our kind of half U.S audience who may not have come across you, so maybe just introduce yourself give us a bit of your background story. Sweet okay, well I'm a stand-up comedian. I would say I'm one of, if not the most censored stand-up comedian in the world. I had a YouTube channel that was pretty popular that got cancelled. Most of the comedy clubs in UK, the major ones sort of stopped booking me at the same time after I had this really viral piece piece of comedy go viral about Brexit at the time and the whole internet started sharing. Just at that time, the exact same time the comedy industry decided I did, or this guy has to never be seen again. You know, I used to have like an agent I used to, I was on the TV, but, I quickly figured out after my first TV experience that it doesn't really matter how funny you are, unless you are willing to be malleable, unless you are willing to change what you're saying to fit in with the narrative of what the television says. Like you're never going to be, a stand-up comedian, basically comedies, pretty much one of, if not the most controlled medium there is. And people were surprised about that. There was, I thought you guys would be the main guys who would be allowed to say whatever they want. It's like, yeah, that's why we're the most policed. Because, yeah, we would be the guys to say, you know, or during the pandemic, for example, if something was ridiculous and, hey, this is crazy and stupid and laughable, like we should be the people pointing it out. But where were those famous comedians during the pandemic? They were out there saying, if you haven't got vaccinated, punch yourself in the face, you know, or the famous musicians, the rock and roll guys, you know, where were they during the pandemic? You know, the stick it to the man. They were like, get vaccinated. You can't come to the show. Like, you know so very quickly sort of opened my eyes. Oh okay. Being famous, I'm such an idiot I'm so naïve I actually thought like being famous was about like being talented or being good at stuff. But very quickly I figured out; oh that has got absolutely nothing to do it's got nothing literally nothing to do with it, you know. So, my one and only T.V recording like most of the comedians on there were bombing like they were getting like no laughs they were dying on their ass out there. And then when I watched the TV recording back, they were just cutting in laughs and images of everyone next to all this awful stuff that died on its ass in the room. When was that Comedy Central piece you did? How far back was that? That was; weesh, maybe I want to say like 2017 or somewhere around there, somewhere around there, but I remember at the time the people that were managing me were trying to get me to change and say this and not say that and and I refused basically. I thought if I'm funny I'm just gonna make it, and that, that is not the case. So, they actually, if you find the clip, they actually put another comedian's name on my clip. That's how much they don't want people to know who I am. They put my piece of comedy out there on the internet. And then another comedian's name comes up after it. Because, I remember thinking this comedy is good. People are going to want to find me after this. And they were like, oh yeah, we thought of that. Don't worry. So yeah, you know, and you never saw me on television again. And at the television recording, like literally I smoked that recording. Like it was it was clear like: whoa this guy's really funny you never saw me on TV again, because it's not it's not about that. It's not about it certainly isn't about being funny, hasn't been for a long time. Well back, it was your, was it the Edinburgh festival 2016 then which is just obviously before that comedy central and you read that was your first debut solo show. I mean, maybe what led what led up to that, because people have really no idea what happens in the comedy circuit behind the scenes, it is quite cutthroat. I assume just like probably music a very cutthroat, but what led you to to getting that gig at the Edinburgh festival and then what followed on from there? Well, it's a good question and this is how they control comedy in this country right. They say: if you want to be a famous comedian. If you want to be good you want to be professional. You have to go to the Edinburgh comedy festival. Okay, because they tell you this is the only place comedy industry ever go; it's like one week a year or sorry one month a year in August. I was like, aren't they going to be in the comedy clubs like watching me do really well? They're: oh no no they're never going to see that. That's ridiculous, I'm like what do they do the rest of the year apart from August? Anyway, they say: you've got to go to Edinburgh, right, and that's where the tv people might see you and you have to get a good review, okay. Then people that write for the newspapers have to like you and this is how they control it, so all the comedians go to Edinburgh and if you're on narrative, if you're like a rabid left wing. You know, the time when I was coming up, it was like, men are toxic. You know, if you did a show about, you know, men being rapists or whatever, it didn't have to have any jokes in it. You know, the, the lady that won one jokes in an hour, all the guardian journalists and stuff were like: Oh, this is incredible. It's a future in the comedy. You know, this is amazing. And your agent or manager at the time would tell you to go to Edinburgh and you had to do an hour and they would tell you, you know, what's the worst thing that ever happened to you. What's the most traumatic thing like, you know, oh your mom died, I said right that's that's your hour, you know, and they turn comedy into like this half drama, half emotion. They just sort of get the spine and rip it out of there and you know mix it with acting and they just decimate the up comedy industry from Edinburgh, because they pull everyone into Edinburgh and they get all the journalists to review the show. And if it's anything, you know, right wing or off narrative they either don't come to review it or if they do they give it two stars, and you know, that so they can control it by this small group of journalists who control who gets to be you know a stand-up comedian in the united kingdom. It certainly doesn't work. I used to think well if everyone's laughing in the crowd, I'm you know, I'm gonna make it. And the more I focused on that the more I realized; hey these people in Edinburgh they literally they hate me. These journalists and stuff they hate me, because I'm not on their narrative and I quickly realized oh they're using comedy to control the way people think. But, before I was even a Christian, I never wanted to compromise on what I thought, because at the time it was all feminism and racism and stuff. And basically what I figured out they were doing, it's like, you're getting men to hate women. You're getting women to hate men. You're getting black people to hate white people. You're getting white people to hate black people. And I never wanted to contribute to that. Instead, I wanted to try and bring both both sides together, always. And that just, you know, made me so unpopular with the comedy industry, essentially. They were always telling me to change the way I think, because the way I think was wrong. You know, and when I wouldn't change, they just sort of kicked me out of the comedy industry. And, you know, they made it very clear that, you know, you're never going to get anywhere going it this way. So then I filmed my own stuff, put it out myself, made it go viral myself. And that's when they were like, okay, now you can't do comedy. But now we're going to stop you just getting anywhere near the microphone. If you're going to record it yourself and put it out now, you're not allowed, you're not allowed to work anymore. So, then I started live streaming and doing YouTube videos for a couple of years. Built myself up a big YouTube channel. Then they're like, right: you're not allowed to do YouTube either. It's like, okay, you guys really, really are a bunch of losers. You know what I mean? Like they can win. When did you get taken off YouTube? What was it for? They never tell you what it's for. Never ever tell you what it's for. But what happened was they gave me two strikes for, you know, nonsense. I think one of them was like cyber bullying or something. I think i'm out there cyber bullying, something ridiculous, so at that point I would just read the Bible on my live stream every Sunday. So, it's kind of like; okay so you've got to give me one more strike here, I'm just going to read the Bible. It's like your move you want to strike me for reading the bible, you know, that'll be why people are like why did you get kicked off YouTube? I'm like well I was reading the bible they kicked me off, because no one believes that. Everyone's like no it can't have been, that it's like that bro that's all I was doing on two strikes. You know and I would just do that every week and that's turned into one of my favourite things that I do now. Church on Sunday live stream every week. And it's and it was sort of born out of that, so yeah. You tube's the same. I mean you're fully aware. Your audience is probably fully aware that you know they used to control everything on television and then we were like; oh we're on YouTube we're free. Now, they just control everything on YouTube, you know. Like everything out there is is controlled pretty much even the alternatives to YouTube, you know, it's very difficult if you want to give people something new to think about to get it out there. I know, it is and I want to delve into that Christian aspect, because I remember having James Delingpole on talking about; I mean he does regularly does a video on the Psalms going through it. You do that Sunday evening just reading through scripture and it's something which stands out as something quite different. I think the only other person I've seen doing it regularly is is dry Sherry Tenpenny and actually fitting that into not a separate thing not this is my Christian persona, but hey, here's my comedy or here's my journalism or here's my activism But actually, putting that all together is intriguing. I think, quite different, but I want to delve into that. But I want to ask you more about, just being a comedian, doing the live shows, it must be... It looks bloody difficult and nerve-wracking. I mean you're there, you present yourself, you put yourself out there on a live thing in front of the audience. If they don't find your set funny that's going to be a very long set for you that's going to last for eternity. Tell me about that, because you're really you're putting yourself out there to be ridiculed and mocked if not then if not laughed at you're going to be ridiculed. That's the easiest part of the job. Me, I don't ever worry about that. You know, I tell people that's the easy bit. The hard bit is if you make room for people to laugh, it's surviving the attacks that are going to come to knock you out if you're, you know, trying to tell people the truth in today's day and age, which is what comedy is. Good comedy is true. It always is. People, oh, that's so true, especially if you're coming up with some observation that was right in front of them and they didn't see it before. Oh, that's so true. Isn't that true? Everyone's laughing because they're like, oh, what he's saying is true, and we never realized it. That's what comedy is. That's what good comedy is. And if you're actually out there, so much of what people have in front of them now is deception, right? And if you're actually out there trying to, you know, open people's eyes and show people how they're lying to you about this and they're lying to you about that, you know, you're going to have, I have so much trouble off, off the mic, on the mic. And it's actually made me better if anything, because I very quickly realized it doesn't matter how much I make these people laugh, you know. They're never going to let me do this properly. They're never going to give me a Netflix special. They're never going to do it. So, it doesn't matter. So, I go on there just like, hey, you know, I literally don't care. I literally don't care. It's like even like the comedy clubs, I quickly realized it doesn't matter how good I do. You know, some of the comedy clubs where I used to do my best work, they just never had me back one day. You know, they just didn't want me back. And I never upset a single audience member. You know, I never did anything. It was right after the Brexit booking thing. That obviously, there is a single entity somewhere that controls the whole of the entertainment industry. And you could tell that during the COVID pandemic. Where was the one person who was famous, who had a slightly different point of view to what the whole world was told was the case? There wasn't one. And if there was one, Matt Le Tissier is a good example. They're straight out of there, and all of a sudden it's a, this guy's a nutcase and he's now a maniac. And, you know, there's, and that shows you how controlled this whole thing is. Music, film, comedy, anything like anyone who is not saying what they want. You just, you'll never hear of them. You'll never hear of them. Like there's probably a couple of exceptions, but I can't think of any during the pandemic who put their neck on the line and said, I disagree with what's being done here. No, but I think people are quick to rewrite history as well, because now you've got many people who say, I was always against the woke agenda. I was always against the COVID tyranny. And you're kind of thinking, well, you've come at the 11th hour. I'm really happy you've woken up. This is great. But I didn't realize you were there in the trenches with us back in the first couple of months. Have you seen that same thing in comedy? I mean, in comedy, I mean, there was probably a few more people in comedy is with my circle that were like, Hey, wait a minute, something's up with this, you know, Tanya Edwards, Abi Roberts. There's more, you know, there was probably a few more in comedy, which I would expect. Cause it's like, hey, you guys are supposed to be. You're observant for a living. You know what I mean? You're pointing out absurdity for a living. It's like, come on, it must be a few more of you, who are, like wait a second this is nonsense. So, I think there was more there was more in comedy than than anywhere else, but it's still very rare for someone to, because they just take everything away from you, you know, in in any walk of life; whether you're a doctor or a policeman or whether you're in the army or the navy or whatever, you know. Like I heard this chap who's you know a fighter pilot guy on The Delingpod and he started saying. You know, basically, hey, wait a minute. We're not really hiring people on, you know, how good they are at flying planes. We're just trying to get black lesbians in here. It's like, you're out. You know, someone who has a genuine concern for like, wait a second, the security of the country might be at risk here. It's like, right, get him out of there. You know, and it's not just, that's what I'm saying. There's one entity that controls it all because the same thing is happening across every single industry. It can't be possible that the same guy that runs comedy runs the RAF, can it? You know what I mean? Why are the same things happening everywhere? Especially as most people that you meet on the street, they don't agree with any of this crap. It's not like everyone's like, oh, yeah, I totally agree with that. You've struggled to find one maniac that agrees with 90% of the stuff that's being done, but yet it's all still being done. People are too cowardly to say, I disagree with that, because they know what happens if they do disagree with that. Thankfully, being a man of faith, I know that everything I have comes from God's hand and I don't need to worry about what the world wants to scare me we might take away your income or do this. It's like God gives me that, everything I need comes from him. So, you know there's nothing you can do to me that he won't allow, so I'm actually just going to do whatever what he wants me to do and, you know, that's why I think you see a lot of people of faith who don't go along with this stuff, because it's it's actually a bit of a paper tiger if you like you know these people. They're not really as in charge of the world as they pretend hand that they are. Well, how's that fit? I want to keep until later, but let me just touch on that point, because one of the pastors I really like in the UK, one of his favourite verses is from John, where you seek men who seek the praise of other men, seeking the praise of God. And everyone wants that public adoration and seems to, as even many Christians seem to forget, that actually you should be looking to God for that praise or that viewpoint, that value. How does that affect you as, again, someone who is out there, who's putting themselves out? And most comedians, I guess, they live or die on those laughs of an audience or those clicks. But there's a Christian you're enjoying this, but that's not where your value lies. No, but I've everyone's been given certain talents by god and god is expecting a return on these talents. I know the talents that god's given me i know which area they're in. I know what he made me to do and he is expecting a return on this investment. And one day I will stand before him and all the other work I've done will be burned up apart from the stuff that I did for Jesus. So, this is one of the reasons I'm so keen on keeping church on Sunday going. You know what I mean? I'm keen to use whatever talents I have to let people know about him, basically. And that's what keeps me going. Because I've realized it doesn't matter how funny I am or how good I am at this. They're never going to let me have a career. That's quite freeing in a way, more than anything else. It's like, well, then I don't have to worry about it. I've already burned all those bridges there. You know what I mean? Like not that they were ever going to let me over those bridges, but you know really sort of on my Brexit Burger King video; I really, I sort of little put little subtitles on there that was like oh the crowd's actually laughing this guy's never going to work at the BBC. So, I really did sort of just be like, you know, in a slightly sort of childish way I'd give them a bit of a up yours, as you know what I mean? But that's something that I feel quite strongly about, is like that I feel like they're deliberately ruining comedy. They're deliberately ruining film. They're deliberately ruining music. And as someone that believes in God and knows how much God wants joy to be in the world, one of the first things I experienced when I started being a comedian was I was just trying to make people happy. Literally, that was it. I was just trying to bring people joy. And man, they were after me so bad. And I was like, wait a minute, I'm literally just trying to spread joy. And I realized how much the world, hates people that are just out there spreading joy. And that was one of the first things that made me realize, hang on, there's something, something up with this world here. This is before I even believe in God. It was like some weirds going on. Cause I'm just trying to do a nice thing here. And I'm getting, getting so attacked for this, that there's some evil out here that I haven't really wrapped my head around yet. And then it was a sort of snowball effect from there. I want to go back and ask you about that. Burger King skit. And kind of most of public I will think, you know, if you can put forward a good position it's like being part of a debate society. Maybe in journalism, if you can put forward a rational argument then, you win the day. We find that not to be the case, but you think then comedy, if you can put forward a position and make it comical make, it humorous, then you should you should really win, because people will laugh and you can put forward any position, whatever it is, as long as you can get people to laugh and you kind of think: well Brexit that skit. There's no way you can say: oh you're racist for that you're xenophobic for that, you hate this, you hate that. Actually, it's funny and you're making a point, but that wasn't good enough, I mean tell us about that and why simply putting forward a position no matter what people think. Even if it's funny it doesn't necessarily hit the mark and doesn't accept it. Well, the funny thing about that is it's like, people watch that and they go, but you're not even really picking a side here. You're just, you know, people that voted remain laughed and people who voted to leave for it was funny. And that's sort of what I was told in the beginning. I'm always looking for just down. How can I get everyone in this room? How can I get two people that should hate each other based on this? And it's all cooked up, dude. It's all, oh, I'm a remainer. I'm a leaver, dude. They come up with these things to make you hate each other. I'm pro-vaccine, I'm anti-vaccine, we hate each other. It's like, I'm white, I'm black, we hate each other. It's like, they will give you a million things. You know, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine, just go on and on and on. It's the oldest trick in the book, you know, divide and conquer. So, I was like, let me see if I can come up with something that's going to get the whole room okay. But the reason it wasn't allowed is because it wasn't on the narrative. It wasn't, if you voted to leave, you hate black people. You know that was and that's what every comedian was doing at the time. On the BBC ad nauseum, you know, just terrible comedy like that, and it's like if comedy, and the reason why I got in so much trouble Brexit isn't working is exposed the whole industry as being a fraud. You know, it's like you're all you're doing is comedy on Brexit all the time and everyone hates it it's dead. And then I come along explode a room with Brexit which every comedian there's just mind to death and everyone hates it. And boom I blow it up. I should have been everywhere. They should have been like, oh get him on the BBC get him here this guy can make Brexit funny. No you never saw me again. They were like bury this guy. He's doing comedy properly, because if you put someone like me out there that's doing it properly it makes it even more obvious that the rest of them are just, you know, there's: oh here's another joke about how people are racist. It's like oh dude everyone hates this is stop, stop, please stop, you know, throw bread rolls at them now they do, stop, you know. So it's really... They can't let me anywhere near being a widely known comedian now, because it just, it really does expose how fake the industry is. Because if you're, if you're really out there looking for funny comedians and you know, you watch that and that's, that's the reason why I lost my career. That, that joke, it's not even someone who's offended. I'm pretty special in that I'm cancelled and you can't even, they can't even get me on: well you said this and that was wrong ,you know what mean? They can't even get me on that, so they just sort of silently cancel you they just remove all your live work slowly and cancel your YouTube channel and when they really want to cancel you you just, bro, you just fade away, and silently. They don't, you're like Andrew Tate where it's like: "I'm cancelled, and he's everywhere. You know what I mean? It's like I'm cancelled I'm going live on Piers Morgan to talk about it. Dude, if the establishment hated you you would not be on Piers Morgan, you're mad. Like the whole; oh Piers Morgan uncensored. Bro who is censoring you? You spend your whole career on like CNN and stuff. If there's anyone who's more of an establishment toady, it's you. You know the whole thing of like, oh we're cancelled but everyone knows our name. It's like that's not the thing. The real cancel people, you never heard of them, that's how it really works. But I know of the two very high profile comedians that always tell us how they're against the system in every way. I look at two Netflix specials. And I wonder how that kind of, just like those who have massive YouTube channels now, I wonder, how is that possible if you're being restricted? Something doesn't add up. You know their name, they're in the game. That's the way it works. But the enemy is very clever. There's always going to be a counter-narrative. There's always going to be people who I don't agree with the official narrative and I want something else. It's like, oh, cool, we got that for you. We got someone, we got that for you as well. You know what I mean? It's like, they're not dumb, and they're not going to give you any real dangerous opposition, but they will give you some people that, 'hey, we're the opposition,' you know. But for people with discernment, you know, it's not hard to figure out who those people might be or what's going on. But also, you know, you look at some incredibly famous comedians, you know, and you think, well, why is this guy allowed? Like Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes or whatever. You remember that? And he was like: hey you guys are all paedophiles you've been having sex with children, and they were all just like. You know there's all these clips of them being like.. We'll bring you back next year. Yeah , yeah, yeah, yeah. It's like, do you honestly think that they didn't know he was gonna say that, and you know what I mean? And they're like: you understand how dead you would be if they really didn't want that information getting out there and you just jumped on the mic and just blasted them, you know, but when you look at the, you can always look at like what was the reaction from that? People were like: oh, they got what they deserved. He roasted them. ] It's like, bro if what he was saying is true, these people need to be in jail. It's not like they, got roasted, take that. It's like, they've sort of normalized it with that move you, know what I mean. It's like, they were ridiculed, they've served their time. It's like, hang on a minute. Like, do you really stop and think about that: it's like you can't go to this. This is an industry awards thing right you. Can't say if I'm booked to do the policemen's thing of the year, whatever all the policemen, and I jump on the mic like, hey you guys we're all having sex with children. Do you think like that's gonna be allowed, or like you know, I would get shut down, and be like throwing stuff. But that didn't happen there, did it? Why? Because everyone knows it's true. Everyone knows that like, oh yeah, Weinstein and this and that, you know. Everyone knows it's true, but nothing happens. So, it's just been sort of normalized in a way. So, sometimes the things it looks like, hey, this guy's really sticking it to the man. But on closer inspection, what's the results of this sticking it to the man? In this case, you know, nothing. Yeah. No, it's exactly the same as alternative media. I think we're all seeing that as well. How do you pick, I mean, you've got so toxic masculinity, Brexit, the food industry, which is a bit different, the whole woke agenda, what I mentioned before, what's God's view in smashing up ULEZ cameras or gender study, it's one way to get screwed. All those kind of hot-button topics that are in the middle of this, I guess, this gender war and culture debate that we are seeing. Hardy, do you have a list of go-to topics? Because, I guess some comedians will just, hey, whatever the hell, if it makes people laugh, I don't give a damn, because I actually don't have any beliefs or guide in life. You do, but do you have kind of areas you think, I understand that or how does it work? I just, I just want to tell people the truth. If you go out there and tell the truth, you'll, you'll find that you're, you know, against all different kinds of things, but down to like, you know, if you want to go out there and tell people there's only men and women in the world, like, you know, it's a controversial figure, you know, like, yes. Okay. Sure. You know what I mean? Like it's not, it's not any sort of deliberate. I'm going to go after this. So, I'm going to go after that, but... I really would just like to use; when you when you make people laugh they'll actually they'll listen to what you're saying, you know. That's a that's a good opportunity to, you know, let people know like what's really going on in the world which is where my sort of Christian faith comes into it, and you know, that this is the only thing that I see as being important anymore. Like everything else in the world seems fake and corrupt and controlled. But this is telling people about Jesus is what one area where it's not. And what one area where there is hope and one area where there is, you know, success to be had, if you know what I mean. Whereas, you know, trying to climb up the career pole of the entertainment industry is, is just not, it's not one thing. It's not possible for me anymore, And it's, it's not exciting either, you know. But it must cause you… There are awards in the industry. And I saw you got an award, I think, last year for being the most popular comedian in the UK. It was the Comedy Club. That, obviously, it is good to get recognition. You realise, actually, I am hitting the mark in some areas. That's good. So, I get those things are important. But, I guess there are not many awards like that, that are actually possible for someone like yourself. Well, the British Comedian of the Year is the award that I won in November. And the only reason I even entered that is because it's voted for by the audience. So, there's only one way I'm going to win a competition if it's voted for by the audience. So, because that one's voted for by the audience, I'm like, let me, let me go and get this one, you know? And the finals that these sort of big established comedy clubs where I don't, I don't perform anymore. So, it's quite fun for me to walk in there and be like, Hey, this is what I'm up to. And then walk back out of there with a great big check, you know? So, that was, but that was really God's hand in that. You know, he, I lost my career, you know, they took everything away from me for trying to do the right thing, essentially. And, you know, God likes to, likes to test your faith, wants to see like, okay, let's see, I'm going to take this away from you. And this is going to be taken away from you. And, you know, you like to send you into the wilderness. And, and then at some point, and in my case, God was like, okay, at that point, when I won that award, God was like, okay, you can have, you can have this back now, you know, You know, you can have, you know, the recognition that.... It's quite hard when you're doing something like comedy and your friends and your family. You can tell them, like, oh, I'm cancelled. No one really believes it. It's like, oh, you must be terrible. You know what I mean? It's like, oh, I have my YouTube channel. You got taken away. Oh, yeah, right, I suppose. You know what I'm saying? It was nice for me to have, like, okay, are you actually good at this? Okay, fine. Most people just thought you were crazy or whatever. So, yeah, that was good. But you know that there's no there's only really one award like that that's voted for by the audience and that's it, so you know it's not gonna i'm gonna go any further than that, if you know what I mean. I've mentioned the the beginning of the show you have Soldier of God. Unpack that, it's a it's an interesting phrase people describe themselves themselves, their Christian faith in all different ways or none, depending on how they want to do it. But you put up there, soldier of God. Why do you describe yourself as a soldier of God? I'm in the joy division. Okay. I'm in the soldier of God. I'm in the joy division. God made me with these abilities to make people laugh and cheer people up. And that's literally what I'm out there doing, you know, and there's more people need to be. You know, out there trying to do God's work in this world. And, you know, I think all the problems we have are from a sort of degradation of, of human character. I don't think there's any sort of political thing going on. You know, I don't think it's anything like that. It's just human characters sort of eroding, but becoming more sort of selfish. We're more concerned about the things that we have and now how many followers we have and, you know what I mean, our social how we look to the outside world. And there's so many problems that we have in the world that they're all as a result of this sort of falling away from a sound position of, you know, a Christian faith. The people in this country they used to read the Bible all the time and they used to be concerned with loving your neighbour and you know following the ten commandments and treating other people as you want them to be treated. And we had this great society where you could walk down the street safely and top of the morning, sir. Good morning, sir. Good morning, Mr. Chubb. No, no, no. You know, we had all that going on. Right. But it was based on people talk about all the fall of Western society. There's no such thing as Western. You know, it's not like we have Western values. So, give me, you know, what are you talking about? Western? What do you mean is Christian countries that began following Christ and trying to imitate what Jesus were like, started doing really well. Started having really nice countries. It's almost like treating other people as you would have them treat you as a basic principle results in a really nice place with everyone, you know, enjoying their life isn't it? And you know this is what's built this country up and made it great, and now no one believes in it anymore, no one reads the bible. They watch Netflix and Love Island, right? And we wonder why everything's going to S.H.I.T, you know what I mean? We wonder why? It's like, you still read, we used to read the Bible all the time and try to be like Jesus. And now we've thrown the name of Jesus Christ in the bin, and you want to wonder why the place is falling apart, and you want to try and fix it by voting for someone with a blue tie or a red tie. like, it's insane. It's no one with a special coloured tie is going to save you, you know. It's God is the only person can save this country and this world. That's what the Bible teaches you, and that's what the truth of it is. And I've got no interest anymore in, you know, really telling anyone about anything else other than that, because it's the only solution. And because it's the only solution, you know, I can't really get excited about anything else, you know? You're 100%. I was trying to explain to someone today where we are in Europe and the UK in regards to the church and Christian belief compared to the States. And the States are in a mess, but we are much further gone. And it's quite difficult to explain the situation we find ourselves right on a precipice of chaos and probably oblivion. Tell me about your faith story. Was that was a light bulb moment? Was your background connected to church? Not at all. How did you come to Christ? Not at all. l was walking down the street and somebody sent me a message. It's actually, I think it was a Muslim guy sent me a message: salaam Alaikum, or something, and I was like I wonder what that means. And I googled what it meant, and it meant he was greeting me with the peace of God. And I asked myself for the first time, I was like I wonder what what the peace of god feel like, and it just hit me washed over my soul my first encounter with the holy spirit. And I was like, whoa! It was crazy. I was like; whoa God is real. And that was when god first sort of revealed himself to me, and then I just started reading the Bible. I'd just been cancelled at the time, I just sort of lost everything so I came to the bible like thinking; wait a minute When was this like 2018, 2019, when was this? Yeah, about then. I think so, about then. So, I came to the bible trying to understand why the world hated me, because if you've been cancelled you lost everything, you're like: hey, and I know my own heart. I know I'm trying to do the right thing and I'm trying to bring people together and I've lost everything. That doesn't seem correct to me so, I started reading the Bible looking for answers for that. And Jesus said: if the world hates you, remember it hated me first. And I was like: hey, wait a second, that's that's true, because most people they don't even investigate Jesus. They don't think that he's a significant person. And someone like me who's always looking for the truth, I'm like, let me read every word that Jesus said, and let me see if I can find where he's wrong or where he's lying or what I don't agree with. I'm like, wait a second. Everything this guy says is true. Everything this guy says is incredible. You know, I came to the Bible feeling that the world hated me. I read one line, the world hates you. Remember, it hated me first. I'm like, whoa, I'm just on the right path as Jesus. And immediately I cheered up. I was like, the world hates me. This is horrible. I'm like, wait a minute. The world hated Jesus first. And you think that you've got some sub story like, oh, I'm just trying to be a good person and this bad thing happened to you. There's no better example of that than Jesus who just walked around healing sick people and performing miracles and just helping everyone. And then they nailed him to a cross and tortured him to death for three days. It's like Jesus didn't deserve any of that. And he's showing you the way the world really works. Like if you really go out there and show love and the world will hate you. And that's the exact time we're living in today, dude. If you really want to go out there and tell people the truth and make a difference, and take a stand, and do the right thing, and live a righteous life; the world will hate you. But if you want to go out there and have pride and celebrate pride, the world will love you. You know, everything is inverted from how it used to be. We used to think that pride is the sin that God hates the most, the Bible says. And what a coincidence. We spent a whole month celebrating it. You know, they didn't pick pride, you know, by accident. They didn't pick the rainbow as a symbol by accident. There's a biblical symbol, you know, everything. The more you read the Bible, the more you'll realize all of this stuff in the world is from the Bible. You know, like all of the things that they're pushing are the exact opposite of what God says to do. Like the exact opposite. It you, know having pride being a great example of that you know. That god made them male and female, you know, that's under attack. Like anything god says in the bible our modern culture hates, you know, and it's as simple as that. No, 100 percent. And the rainbow is a perfect example of God making a promise and man taking that and twisting it and making it as perverse as possible. And that shows the state we are in. Whenever you want to take something which is good and godly and twist it and make it as disgusting and perverse as possible. I mean, I really feel sympathy for the people that are involved in this movement, because they're being deceived in a very... They're being encouraged to antagonize God. The rainbow is the symbol that God sent that said, I will never destroy the world again, no matter how much you disobey me. So, they've got them out there holding that symbol of, God says you won't destroy the world, and at the same time saying, and I'm disobeying you, God. They're provoking God, whether they know it or not. But that's the point of that movement, if you ask me. It's leading people to rebel against God, and not only that, to spike the football, if you like, right in the face of the Almighty, you know. And I don't think the rainbow symbol, I don't think it's an accident that they picked that one. You know, most people are being misled in these days, but Jesus did say that's what we'll categorize the final days, which is believe where they are, take care that no man deceives you, you know. I think we're living in the age of deception, but the more people read the Bible, the more you'll understand that this is all in there. Everything that's happening now is in there, you know, down to cashless society and, you know, all the stuff the Bible says will happen towards the end is happening. Especially, what I'm talking about a lot, which is the degradation of human character, the falling away from a standing position of Christianity. You know, so much of what we're told to expect towards the end of this age is happening out there right now. And it's one of the reasons why God tells you the future in the Bible thousands of years ago is so that you'll read it and go, oh, wow, this really is God chatting here. Because, everything he said that would happen 2,000 years ago, I can see happening outside of the window if people want to go and examine the Bible. But, you know, they got people pretty much convinced that they don't want to do that, so people don't. But if you did, you'd find out what was going on. Yeah, you can read as many books, watch as many podcasts, but you can short circuit the path to truth and just pick up a Bible. Yes. It's a lot quicker and you'll get there much sooner. Alistair, what was your background? Was it against God? Was it against Christianity or was it just indifference? Just complete, no idea about that at all, you know. Interestingly when I did my food show, when I started telling people to eat real food, is the first time when I sort of really noticed: hang on a minute. Because, I was just I was just telling people to eat like normal. I noticed that all the food that's just on the earth is so good for you, right? And it just falls off the trees and grows out of the ground and, you know, just replicates itself through seeds and animals giving birth to other animals. I'm like, and all that's really good for you, right? And all the food that men touch that we create kills you, like processed food. And I very quickly sort of figured out, like, oh, it's almost as if the stuff that's here on the earth has been created and is incredible and everything that we tamper with turns to, you know, death. And you know, it's interestingly, it's I first saw God in an apple, you know, which is like where original sin comes from. But that's where I first realized: oh people. And I was trying to tell people the truth about food. And they were trying to wipe me out for that, you know. And that was again: I was just telling people like, eat celery, and they're like get rid of this guy, you know, because most people are dumbed down into, you know, drinking sugar and sweetness and just they're being poisoned to death, most people, with the food. And I was trying to just let people know, hey, there's an easy way to be healthy. You just eat the food that's lying around. And it was like, right, make sure he's never seen from again. And that's when you sort of realize how evil the world actually is. You're like: well there must be an opposite to this, right? So, that was, yeah, so lots of my life you can look at and go: oh this is this has led, me to God this has led me to God, but I was never... My family were never, you know, really religious, or whatever I was never brought up on it or anything like that. It's just, you know, God chose to reveal himself to me. It's like nothing that I did or you know. Well, that's the I think the frustrating part; that those of us who are Christians feel that and we've seen actually through the Covid tyranny that people just don't ask. People don't think. People are sheep and all they all the Bob Moran cartoons are so true that people are sheep and they just follow that pathway and you have a conversation and they look at you blankly, but you're right mention Love Island or something and suddenly they're alive. And you think there's a disconnect that you've actually been dulled into a place of not questioning anything and just believing what you're told and that's difficult. That gap is a massive gap to bridge. Yeah, I mean most people, they watch the television right? They figure out what's going on from the television, you know, that's what they do. And you know, you figure out the way my life's gone, I quickly figured out, oh, the television is just one giant deception. When you just have a little peek behind the curtain at the television, it's like, oh, this is awful. Even like adverts these days on the television, they're so awful, man. Everything's so zany. You know, it's always just like, oh, it's got a real sort of satanic vibe to it. Even like adverts, it's all sort of close zoomed in on the face and quick cuts everywhere. Like they don't even, new music's the same. It's so jarring and it's just, ugh, like everything that is of the world just really stinks to me now. You know, so entertainment especially, I mean they're not even really trying to hide it in entertainment anymore; like and young people are sort of picking up on this. You can see some interesting TikTok videos where people are sort of mimicking, like you go to a rap concert and it's just a satanic ritual and the people are looking around; it's like, hey wait a minute what did he say? It's like, you know, the demons in me, is like what? Young people are starting to figure out like, hang on a minute, this is a bit sinister like what we're being what we're being fed here. And don't get me started on children's entertainment and how you know the occult has repackaged itself. Like you pick up any children's movie and stuff, I bet you it's about magic and spells and and unicorns and you know, and people don't realize like how much you know, the the occult has repackaged itself to children and it's really disgusting when you really sort of look into that. I mean, the Disney and how that all works. You know, there's endless rabbit holes that people can go down that I've been down, and they're very eye-opening when you realize the sweet stuff that you thought was so innocent, and you realize how much of it is of the enemy. And you can find God through this, which sounds crazy, but the Antichrist points the way to Christ because he's the opposite. So, whenever you see him work and you're like, oh, okay, well, I go to the opposite of that. I'll find Jesus, which is pretty much what happened to me. Tell me, just finishing off on the on the comedy side, for you, are there like red lines, because you think where does a comedian go; every comedian is different, because we are who we are and we reflect what we what we see around us, but for you are there red lines, are there areas you don't go, how does it work? I mean I try not to swear very much anymore. So, you're not Not like I'll be then? No, no, no, no, no. And I try, I get convicted of that sort of stuff. I still do swell. I try not to, you know what I mean? I try not to, just because, you know, I'm very big on this sort of, you know, I'm going to be called to account for everything that I've done or not done. So, you know, I have a responsibility to try and do things the right way. And I, you know, that's my red lines. Basically, I try to not talk about anything that I don't think Jesus would talk about or want me to talk about. And that is very much like swearing loads or another one that's possibly I'm out being sort of unforgiving of people. It's very sort of easy these days. But these people have done this and they've done that. And they're the evilest people in the world. We need to get them all and blah, blah, blah. This is not a Christian doctrine, is it? It's supposed to be the opposite of that. So, that's somewhere else where I really have to rein myself in. Like a lot of the times, these people we talked about earlier, these sort of fake content creators that are the opposition, but they're not really the opposition. You know, I find it quite easy to show the content that they're putting out and sort of ridiculing it or sort of, you know, exposing like, well, hang on a minute. Is this really the opposition? And just trying to do that in a sort of Christian way, you know, Without being mean, without being, you know, insulting, but still trying to make it amusing. Things so they're it's pretty boring red lines. I'm sure it's not, you know, really what that sort of question was implying but that's that's pretty much where they are, yeah. Can I just ask you about, actually, how you actually fund yourself. I mean how do viewers listeners, they're always looking for I guess no only subscribing or supporting on the social media side, but actually just how they financially support. How does that work for you and how do the public kind of support what you do to make sure you keep going? Well, that's it, I just put my content out there for free. I put my live streams out there for free, and I put little links where people can support me on subscribe star or locals and stuff like that and there's a really sort of core group of people that do that. And they give me the ability, you know, to keep going essentially, you know, I do, I do a lot more live comedy now and, you know, that, that helps. But that's pretty much it. I got no one, you know, supporting me apart from. You have no sugar daddy. No. So, if people don't want me to keep going, you know, people don't want me to keep going. And it's hard, because most people are broke these days. You know, people are being, people are being attacked in, in a lot of ways economically these days, you know. It's very difficult for people to have excess money to throw at someone like me, you know, but I'm in a sort of really good position where I can literally say whatever I want, because the people that support me; I don't have a I don't have any sponsors or anything like that. So, I can literally just, be a voice out there that's just coming at it from a place that, you know, I will say, you know, exactly what I think. And that's, that's pretty rare these days, you know? So, I mean, yeah, that's, that's pretty much it. I'm just supported by, by the regular people. Do you do many live shows? Cause I know you've done some comedy on leash, but I, I don't fall over closely necessarily, but do you do live shows that people can come along to or other clubs? I do. There's clubs, but the the television controls most of the comedy circuit in the UK right, because you can't get past a certain level before it's like: well, we need someone for with T.V credits for this, you know what I mean. Must have been on the TV, you know, otherwise you're just in this sort of layer below, you know, it doesn't matter how funny you are. If you haven't been on the TV, or you've not been on TV, so you know, what I'm saying, so that's the the way that the TV companies sort of control even, even who gets to do sort of live comedy, but there is, there's a lot of work out there for someone like me who can do the job well, and you know, I can, scratch a living, you know, from the sort of the gigs in the sort of mid tier. But you know what you're saying before, like, isn't it difficult to make people laugh? Like, I shouldn't be at the mid tier anymore, but they've got me in the mid tier. So, it's like, you know, it's so, I don't want to say it's easy for me, but it is it's. Like they got me instead of on the mid-tier and it's like: okay, I'll sit here, I'll sit here on the mid-tier. You know, I'll go on before the last guy who's going to be so incredible, okay. You know what I mean? So, it's fine, but it takes you know it takes all the pressure off to be honest, it takes all the pressure off ,you know. But, it's fine, you know, I'm just, I'm not happy to be happy to be doing the job, bear in mind I'm not doing this for fame or money anymore, I'm doing this for the opportunity to tell people about Jesus so, you know, it's fine just to be able to do it it's fun, you know. Well, you're doing that, and as your teacher says, God wins in the end, so that's the end of the story. Alistair, really appreciate you coming on. I've loved your skits, love following you on Twitter, so thanks so much for coming on and sharing your story, not only of comedy, but of faith with our audience. Thank you. Hey, any time. Thanks for having me on. Really appreciate it.

In this episode of Bigger Talks, Eric introduces listeners to Ahmad, a speaker and advocate whose work explores authenticity and black culture, defying conventional thought patterns. The conversation delves into the discovery of individuality and emphasizes the crucial roles of vulnerability and love in personal growth and relationships. Ahmad shares his journey and the key experiences that have shaped his philosophical perspective on life. We explore his commitment to authenticity, the critical importance of vulnerability, and how love can revolutionize relationships and personal stories.Also in this episode: Authenticity and openness lead to relief and deeper connections. Love is not only the connection but the commitment that persists beyond the initial emotions. Content creation infused with value and purpose has the power to impact lives and transcend beyond the creator.About the Ahmad The Poet:Ahmad is a writer, speaker, mental health advocate, host of Breaking The Machine Podcast Affectionately known as Ahmad the Poet, he is a multifaceted talent with a profound presence in various creative and intellectual fields. As a writer and speaker, he advocates for mental health awareness and frequently engages in thought-provoking discussions on his platform. Ahmad co-hosts the Breaking the Machine podcast, where he delves into an array of topics with a focus on elevating the listener's consciousness. His work spans the realms of poetry, journalism, and activism, making him an influential new-age thinker who resonates with people from all walks of life.Twitter: _ahmadthepoetFollow Ahmad's Instagram Pages:Personal Page: _ahmadthepoetMotivational Page: @theancestralplane,Podcast: @brthemachine,Subscribe to the Podcast:: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthemachineCheck out Miracle Season's collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m...Connect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02mVLDM0

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Join Julie Ann with guest Jennifer Nagel in today's episode celebrating the next coming book "The Healing Journey to Authenticity: Stories of Compassion, Courage & Connection". Also discover more about how you can also be part of a collaborative book showcasing people helping people in future additions of this series of books.

Discover the transformative power of intention and alignment as we welcome Tina, a seasoned district court judge, to share the lessons from her 30-year career and her bold decision to step away from the bench. Tina's narrative is a testament to the belief that anyone can break through the mental barriers holding them back, and in this episode, she illuminates the path to doing just that. With her insightful reflections on personal growth and the importance of aligning actions with inner convictions, Tina offers a beacon of hope for anyone at a crossroads.Join us for an exploration into the nuanced art of making tough decisions and living with them, guided by our remarkable guest. Tina delves into how challenges and conflicts are not just obstacles, but opportunities for learning and evolution. She stresses the importance of self-reflection to understand true desires and aspirations, giving us a glimpse into the transformative journey of aligning one's life with their core values. Her experiences and the wisdom gleaned from them underscore the courage it takes to embrace change and the joy that comes from pursuing a life aligned with one's passions.Wrapping up our heartfelt conversation, Tina shares the courage required to embrace change and the unmistakable signs signaling it's time for a life shift. Her personal story of seeking fulfillment beyond her judicial role will inspire you to listen to your inner voice and take the necessary leaps of faith. Whether you're mulling over changing careers, or simply seeking the motivation to step into a brighter chapter, Tina's wisdom is your guiding star. Tune in to witness how a life, once entwined with the law, unfolds into a narrative of passion, purpose, and peace as a mediator.(00:02) Believing in Yourself and Taking Action(09:14) Reflections on Life and Decision-Making(19:23) Embracing Challenges and Finding Happiness(24:48) Navigating Life's Challenges and Blessings(31:22) Navigating Change and Making Decisions

Embark on a journey through the treacherous yet rewarding landscape of brand protection in the digital realm, as I recount my personal saga from the naivety of picking a business name to the enlightenment of keyword prowess. Through tales of missed opportunities and hard-won victories, I'll arm you with the knowledge to shield your online persona from the hazards that lurk behind every click and post. Witness the evolution of strategic visibility and grasp the dire consequences of letting your domain name slip through your fingers.Let's unravel the tapestry of authentic content creation together, stitching integrity into every thread of your online narrative. From the delicate dance of edginess and accessibility to sidestepping the siren call of clickbait, I reveal the importance of content that resonates with your true self—not just for the moment, but for the enduring online legacy you're crafting. Elevate your brand from the sea of mediocrity with a professional email address, a seemingly simple touch that speaks volumes. With nary a clickbait in sight, these insights are your guide to a genuine and polished presence that echoes across the digital expanse.Tune in now and learn more!Links:Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . Check out Steve's Guitar Membership and Courses: https://bit.ly/3rbZ3He

You do NOT want to miss this episode!♡ Step into this heart-opening conversation as Mary & Emily, two souls intertwined in self-realization, healing, and unwavering trust in the Divine, explore the following: 00:28 Introducing Emily: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment 02:06 The Evolution of Friendship and Personal Growth 04:31 Emily's Awakening: From Childhood Trauma to Spiritual Entrepreneur 15:05 The Power of Yoga in Emily's Life 20:22 Communicating with Source: Emily's Spiritual Practice 24:30 Navigating the Challenges of Starting a Spiritual Business 27:55 Embracing Authenticity and Healing 29:23 Letting Go of Unhealthy Habits and Embracing New Practices 33:53 The Power of Human Design in Personal Growth 39:32 Exploring Shamanic Energy and Kundalini Awakening 46:04 Navigating Relationships and Healing Sister Wounds 51:42 The Importance of Community in Healing 55:09 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Endeavors Work with Mary Emily's Instagram Work with Emily

My student, Noura, is an immigrant and a mom of 3 (including a newborn), who had really big aspirations.   She's a registered dietician, works clinically with patients, and also started her own business using her dietician skills to help more people.   She has an innate drive to learn and continually improve, which is what brought her to my program, The Journey.   She was struggling with procrastination which would lead to her never finishing her clinical notes on time, but would also get in the way of the success in her business.   Her imposter syndrome was also eating her up inside and she hated knowing how this was limiting her potential.   So Noura joined The Journey. After just a few coaching calls she started noticing big changes. She was finishing her charting at work and coming home on time, with enough energy to spend time with her kids. Her parenting had transformed. She was now more present with her kids (including her newborn). And, she made big changes in her business that helped her connect and help her clients at a deeper level.   Noura is now living a life of intention and purpose. On this week's podcast episode, Noura shares how she, as a mom of three struggling with procrastination and imposter syndrome, created the life and business of her dreams.   Links:  Connect with me on: IG and FB.  Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burnout.  Get your free copy of the Podcast Study Guide. Subscribe for weekly tips and strategies to empower your brain. Learn more about The Journey, the only comprehensive coaching program for high-achieving women, that will teach you, in just 12 weeks, how to get more done, feel better, and overcome imposter syndrome.

Dive into the power of self-awareness with Chris Curtin and Amanda White on The Connected Approach Podcast. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and personal stories that highlight the journey of self-awareness and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. Our hosts explore how understanding oneself can transform relationships, enhance leadership skills, and foster a fulfilling life. Whether you're on your own journey of self-discovery or looking to deepen your connections with others, this episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing feedback, reflection, and continuous growth. Join us for an enlightening discussion that underscores the essence of connected leadership and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Welcome to a milestone episode of The Flourishing Entrepreneur podcast, episode 100! We're diving into a deeply personal and celebratory conversation as Aleya Harris is interviewed by her friend and godmother of her child, Christie Osborne. In this intimate dialogue, we explore Aleya's transformative journey over the past year — from embracing motherhood and confronting postpartum depression to facing financial woes and leaning into radical authenticity. Aleya will share how she's been learning alongside her audience rather than speaking from a place of having overcome challenges, which has allowed for greater connection and impact. We'll take a look at Aleya's commitment to flourishing as an entrepreneur and human being, and why each step of her journey matters. Key Topics: - Aleya's stories of growth through various crises - The profound reason for her decision to go natural with her hair and how it empowered others - The power of vulnerability, the importance of authenticity in relationships, and the spiritual experiences that have shaped Aleya's approach to life and entrepreneurship - Aleya's internal processes and how to deal with the pressure and expectations that come with being an award-winning speaker Join us for this profound episode as Aleya opens up about her lessons, the philosophies that sustain her, and her ongoing quest to live with energetic sovereignty.    About Christie Osborne In addition to being one of the amazing godmothers of Ruby Coral, Christie Osborne is a proud data nerd and founder of Mountainside Media, a data-driven consulting firm specializing in market research, ads, and analytics. Her superpower is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs develop scalable marketing strategies that turn their data into dollars. Her knack for critical thinking makes Christie a natural analytics master, and she's always prepared to dig into marketing metrics to find and refine strategies that drive ROI.  However, Christie is more than a numbers wonk. She's also a highly sensitive and intuitive Creative in her own right. Her ability to see and empathize with real humans behind the data gives her strategies an authentic touch that drives results without compromising integrity.  Beyond data-driven marketing analysis, Christie frequents the national speaker circuit where she shares her expertise on stage.   Connect with Christie Osborne Website: https://mountainsidemedia.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnsidemediaco/    About Aleya Harris Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a former marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, international award-winning speaker, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, she guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.   Book Aleya to Speak To book Aleya to edutain your audience at your next event as a keynote speaker, please visit www.aleyaharris.com/speaking to check out her speaking topics, reels, and why.  Click "Schedule a Call" to secure the speaker with "that something new" you've been looking for.   Connect with Aleya Harris Speaking & Media: https://www.aleyaharris.com  The Evolution Collective Inc.: https://www.evolutioncollective.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyaharris/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealeyaharris   

Chapter 3, v. 33-35 This episode explores the Bhagavad Gita's teachings on embracing unique nature and svadharma, highlighting the journey toward authentic living and the fulfillment of divine purpose. It delves into how an individual's blend of qualities and experiences shapes their path, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and expressing inherent talents as a duty to the cosmic order. This episode is a guide to understanding the complex interplay between our desires, aversions, and the essence of who we are, ultimately leading us to personal and spiritual growth.

Moe Ismail (@moemoeismail) is an Egyptian-Canadian stand-up comedian who was named as Just for Laughs New Face of 2023. He joins The Stephan Dyer Podcast to share his experiences from the challenging first years of comedy, the pivotal moment it all clicked by embracing his true self, key takeaways from performing at Just for Laughs, escaping the competitive trap through authenticity, invaluable advice for budding comics, and the crucial role of mental health for a sustainable career in comedy. Want to hire Stephan, catch his Live stand-up, or book him for a corporate workshop? Click here! The Stephan Dyer Podcast is produced by Narzely Guevara and edited by Carlos Bolivar. #TheStephanDyerPodcast

Tim Ross was born in Inglewood, California, and pursued a college education with a focus on Administrative of Justice, aspiring to become a law enforcement officer. It was during this period, precisely on January 14, 1996, that Tim Ross dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. His journey into preaching commenced on February 25, 1996, and he has been steadfast in his walk with Jesus ever since. In June of 1997, Tim made the move to Dallas, Texas, which has been his home ever since. Throughout his time in this great state, Tim has served in various ministry capacities, including roles such as Youth Evangelist, Young Adult Pastor, Director of Student Ministries, Associate Campus Pastor, Executive Pastor of Apostolic Ministries, and Lead Pastor. Currently, Tim occupies his time as a podcaster, social media influencer, author, and preacher. Since May 1999, he has been happily married to his beautiful wife, Juliette, and they are proud parents of two teenage sons, Nathan and Noah. Tim and his family currently reside in the vibrant city of Denton, Texas. Website: https://www.upsettheworld.com/ Instagram: @ UpsetTheGram

Laila (“Lyla”) Proença, MV, DVM, MS, PhD, DACZM, is our guest on the Central Line this week for a candid chat about her trailblazing journey as a veterinarian. Dr. Proença is the founder and CEO of Vetahead, and is a passionate ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) veterinarian. She shares her candid experiences, challenges, and triumphs, while embracing vulnerability to create positive change. Dr. Proença's journey reflects the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine and the power of authenticity in personal and professional growth. Learn more about Vetahead: https://www.vetahead.vet/ Central Line is generously supported by CareCredit.   Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube.   Got something to say? We're always up for constructive comments and conversation. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC with generous support from CareCredit. This content is subject to change without notice and offered for informational use only. You are urged to consult with your individual business, financial, legal, tax and/or other advisors with respect to any information presented. Synchrony and any of its affiliates, including CareCredit and Pets Best (collectively, “Synchrony”) makes no representations or warranties regarding this content and accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. All statements and opinions in the recording are the sole opinions of the speaker. Your receipt of this material constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions. The CareCredit health and wellness credit card is accepted at locations enrolled with CareCredit in the United States.

Embark on an enlightening exploration of the soul with our guest Maria, as she shares the transformative power of authenticity and inner work. Our conversation moves through the landscape of self-reflection and its pivotal role in fostering an inclusive mindset. Maria's vibrant tales of personal and professional growth highlight how organizations can blossom by integrating genuine inclusivity. We probe the nuances between knowledge and wisdom, and the dynamic process of change, inviting you to ponder the deeper lessons life has to offer through our engaging dialogue.Feel the energy of a spiritual odyssey that defies traditional boundaries, where Maria's leap from Spain to the United States ignites a decade-long journey of enlightenment, culminating with a year of growth in the Caribbean. Her commitment to impart this wisdom to others marks a shift from personal evolution to a societal calling. We examine how inner transformation can radiate outward, illuminating the importance of sharing our light with the community and the world at large.Wrapping up, we delve into the art of communication, the essence of inclusion, and the vital role of authenticity in our daily interactions. Through personal anecdotes and Maria's expertise, we dissect the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, highlighting the imperative of self-awareness in leadership. This episode culminates with an invitation to embrace the wholeness of our being in every encounter, magnifying the transformative impact of carrying our true selves into the world around us.

How does your past shape your present relationships? This week's episode is a treasure trove of insights that you won't want to miss! Join us as we sit down with the insightful Ike Miller, PhD, author, pastor, and Enneagram Three, who brings a fresh perspective on how the baggage we carry from our childhood isn't all bad. In fact, it might just be the key to unlocking healthier relationships and a more authentic self. Ike's new book, "Good Baggage," challenges the notion that all our past experiences weigh us down. Instead, he invites us to sift through our stories and find the hidden tools that can lead to personal growth and relational health. In this episode, you'll discover: Ike's journey with the Enneagram and how it helped him understand his motivations and fears. The core fear of the Enneagram Three and how it can manifest in daily life. Strategies for self-differentiation and setting healthy boundaries The importance of authenticity in leadership and personal relationships. And much more! Whether you're an Enneagram Three wrestling with image management or someone curious about how to leverage your past for a better future, this conversation is for you. As always, we're here to support you in your journey of self-discovery and growth. If you find this episode as enlightening as we did, share it with a friend who might also benefit from Ike's wisdom. Until next time, keep exploring the mystery of your unique personality and remember, "May you have love, may you have joy, may you have peace, may you have healing, and may you have rest.”     P.S. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes and make sure to follow us on Instagram @TypologyPodcast for daily doses of Enneagram knowledge and encouragement! Don't forget to check out Ike's book, "Good Baggage," and if you're looking for more resources to help you on your journey, consider exploring "The Search for Significance" by Robert McGee, a book that has deeply influenced Ike's understanding of identity and value.     TIMESTAMPS 00:00:03 - Introduction to Typology Podcast 00:00:24 - Ike Miller's New Book: Good Baggage 00:01:21 - Reflecting on Past Events and Changes 00:02:43 - Ike Miller's Enneagram Discovery Journey 00:04:31 - Core Fear of Enneagram Three 00:05:12 - Utilizing Baggage from Childhood 00:06:06 - Threes Under Stress and Image Management 00:07:06 - Ike Miller on Identity and Achievement 00:08:03 - Preaching and Identity for Enneagram Threes 00:10:19 - Celebrating Personal Progress 00:12:10 - Moving Theological Understanding to Personal Experience 00:13:04 - Ike's Challenges During the Pandemic 00:14:02 - Ike and His Wife's Enneagram Dynamics 00:15:38 - Risk Aversion and Entrepreneurship in Enneagram Types 00:16:03 - Ike's Experience Leading a Church During COVID-19 00:17:33 - The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry 00:18:14 - Ike's Book and The Search for Significance 00:19:02 - Therapy and Enneagram Threes 00:20:11 - Ike's Motivation for Therapy and Transparency 00:21:20 - The Challenge of Vulnerability for Enneagram Threes 00:22:49 - The Five Whys Technique for Personal Growth 00:24:34 - Self-Differentiation and Family Dynamics 00:25:41 - Ike's Three Keys to Navigating Dysfunctional Families 00:26:25 - Post-Traumatic Growth and Personal Development 00:27:23 - Tools for Healing and Growth in Ike's Book 00:28:04 - The Story of David and Goliath: A Metaphor for Self-Identity 00:29:20 - Closing Remarks and Ike's Contact Information  

Between 2019 - 2021, “I lost nearly every adult identity I had.” Meet Alex, who shares her transformation story through marriage, divorce, and a layoff, to come out overflowing with enthusiasm for life. This is the first time Alex shares her story publicly—her insights into harnessing pain, growth, and opportunity to become who she really is. Enjoy in articulate transparency, a behind the scenes view of what the work looks like to access and become that potential which might not have been tapped, had events not conspired to force her to find it. Find out the force behind her courage to stop settling in her marriage and leap into the unknown. Discover what she did to uncover who she really is, that went against the grain of common advice, and was exactly the right thing to do. Let Alex inspire YOU to explore and discover, in the face of uncertainty and when the doors are closed and locked behind you, or when you need to close and lock a door behind you.  Bio: Alex Embree, an educator, parent, and personal growth advocate, has spent the last 15 years supporting thousands of young adults in their transition into adulthood. Through the years, she's guided others to harness the power of intentional self-reflection and self-compassion to nurture confident decision-making during transitional periods and periods of adversity.  Illustrated by her recent experiences of divorce and an unexpected career change, she believes that these ingredients empower the life-long process of self-discovery. Personally and professionally, Alex hopes to embolden others to thoughtfully and confidently become their next best self. Julie's Info.  Julie@courage-ignite.com https://www.courage-ignite.com/ https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/ https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite Podcast — Bold Becoming Book — Masters of Change—MOC-amazon Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-browne/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-browne/support

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In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Ian Lobas, a renowned men's personal development and relationship coach, to discuss Ian's powerful journey of personal transformation. After receiving an ultimatum from his wife to change or lose her forever, Ian embarked on a deep dive of self-reflection and growth that led him to discover his true purpose.  In this conversation, Ian shares candidly about confronting his deepest fears and insecurities, the mentors who helped shift his mindset, and how becoming his most authentic self saved his marriage and helped thousands of men worldwide. Ian also offers valuable insights on cultivating vulnerability, authenticity and irreplaceability in relationships. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: How to rise above imposter syndrome How to become the irreplaceable you Uncovering the fuel source and building a strong foundation Embracing change and owning your results The power of breathwork Understanding masculinity Episode Highlights: [05:17] How to Rise Above Imposter Syndrome To rise above imposter syndrome, focus on documenting evidence of your accomplishments and skills over time rather than emotional doubts, commit to continuous self-improvement through action so new habits prove your competence, and replace negative self-talk with positive self-affirmations based on objective facts about your character and contributions. [09:12] How to Become an Irreplaceable Man To become an irreplaceable man, you must do deep inner work to uncover the root causes holding you back. Examine your relationship with money, ego, and other factors defining your sense of worth or value as a man. Make becoming your most authentic self the priority through vulnerability and honesty about areas for growth. Commit to being decisive in your relationships by prioritizing your partner and family's emotional needs over other distractions. Do consistent self-reflection through journaling or other practices to maintain awareness of how you can better show up for your loved ones each day. Hold yourself accountable to positive change through measurable goals and track your progress over time so you can prove your commitment with confidence and peace of mind. [12:08] Uncovering the Fuel Source and Building a Strong Foundation In order to make lasting changes, it's crucial to identify the fuel source behind our insecurities. It can stem from various factors such as feelings of inadequacy, fear of rejection, or external expectations placed upon us. It's important to take a step back and assess what we're truly trying to tackle. Rather than blindly pursuing multiple coaches, masterminds, and seminars, we need to start at the foundation – addressing our traumas, childhood conditioning, and past experiences that have shaped us. By digging deep and confronting these issues, we can build a solid foundation for personal growth and transformation. [32:44] Embrace Change and Own Your Results In life, it's not about being different, but rather about shedding the things that no longer serve us, that don't work, or aren't relevant anymore. If you find yourself not achieving the results you desire, it's time to take ownership – it's 100% on you. You need to change your approach, because there's a formula for everything. Just like one plus one equals two, you can't pretend it's four or that it's Wednesday, so maybe it's three. It is what it is. Embrace change, adjust your formula, and take control of the results you create. Resources Mentioned: www.irreplaceableman.com  The Irreplaceable Man Podcast Follow Adam… Sign up for my newsletter and get my free Foundations of Flow Training: Follow me and turn fear into flow! IG: @theadamchill YouTube: @adamchill  TikTok: @theadamchill

Donna is the visionary founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to vibrant, purpose-driven lives.  Donna is the voice behind the transformative podcast "You Were Designed for Greatness," where she shares her intuitive insights and wisdom. Her literary contributions include three powerful books that illuminate the path to your authentic self. Donna is the voice behind the transformative podcast "You Were Designed for Greatness," where she shares her intuitive insights and wisdom. Her literary contributions include three powerful books that illuminate the path to your authentic self. https://www.ivibrantliving.com/

Donna is the visionary founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to vibrant, purpose-driven lives.  Donna is the voice behind the transformative podcast "You Were Designed for Greatness," where she shares her intuitive insights and wisdom. Her literary contributions include three powerful books that illuminate the path to your authentic self. Donna is the voice behind the transformative podcast "You Were Designed for Greatness," where she shares her intuitive insights and wisdom. Her literary contributions include three powerful books that illuminate the path to your authentic self. https://www.ivibrantliving.com/

Authenticity, getting real, being true to yourself … we've all heard those clichés a time or two. The truth is at some point we've all uttered them for one reason or another. But here's the thing, hearing or saying them means nothing, it's easy. The real value comes from stepping out and being bold enough to act because when you do, the universe takes notice, and some pretty awesome things begin happening. “Your comfort zone is a death sentence.” (Craig), 1:52 My guest today is Craig Siegel. He's the author of the WSJ Bestseller The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Unlock Your Life, and quite simply one of the most amazing people I've ever talked to on the show. Today, Craig stops by to share his journey of reinvention, what he lost, what he learned, and the incredible life he has built by finding and becoming aligned with his authentic self. He'll also share some of the struggles he's overcome and offer tips on how you can do the same in your life.   “As it turns out, there's a lot more to success than just making money.” (Craig), 12:42 If you've found the things in life that light your fire, but you're afraid to make the move, this is the episode that will give you the courage to take the next step and bring it to reality. Don't worry about your age because it's truly nothing more than a number and it's never too late! If this sounds like you, this episode is for you. “If I'm not weirding you out, I got to step it up.” (Craig), 21:55 “I'm a big believer that clarity follows action.” – (Craig), 40:47 In This Episode: (2:55) – Danny's views on death and life. (3:33) – Death is a total life hack.  (4:44) – The reinvention highway Craig created for himself.  (5:20) – Craig talks about how he connects with an audience.  (6:00) – Danny dispels and discusses myths surrounding public speakers.  (6:59) – Fixing or reinventing yourself is not a quick fix, it's a journey. (8:34) – The Tony Robbins Experience.  (10:57) – Preparation breeds confidence.  (12:00) – Craig discusses what leads to his bout of unhappiness.  (13:50) – How running changed Craig's life.  (14:35) – Alignment is the key to life.  (16:50) – The two lists we all need to create. (17:55) – The importance of getting in the arena. (19:27) – Craig finds his superpower and commits to always being his authentic self. (21:14) – Craig feels liberated and free now that he has embraced himself.  (22:40) – Protecting boundaries is important for Craig.  (23:11) – Being selective with your energy.  (24:15) – The definition of success.  (26:05) – Peace is what Danny craves in his life.  (30:48) – The process of the Reinvention Formula is revealed.  (31:24) – The importance of being mentally fit.  (35:05) – Partners don't always have to agree, but they do always need to respect one another.  (38:21) – The Eulogy Exercise.  (41:20) – Craig says great things happen when you step into fear and become bold.  (41:44) – The death sentence and your comfort zone.  (42:19) – Danny favors dying as a warrior rather than a spectator.  (47:11) – You're never too old because it's not about age, it's about alignment. Our Guest  Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author Craig Siegel of “The Reinvention Formula”, is a highly sought-after Global Keynote Speaker, Rising Thought Leader, and Top Podcast Host of The CLS Experience and TEDx Speaker. Craig believes that removing one's limiting beliefs is the key to success in all areas of your life. As many people feel unworthy, Craig has taken his unique ability to help people release their negative beliefs and change their mindset into a positive one not only in business but in their personal lives. Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/  https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore  https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/  https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/  https://www.tiktok.com/@1and1otc Craig Siegel https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/ https://www.instagram.com/craigsiegel_cls/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatelastingsymphony/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-landon-siegel-6889401ab/ http://twitter.com/craigsiegel_CLS

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In this episode, John and Mike provide a behind-the-scenes look at the progress of their studio and reflect on the journey their podcast and show have embarked on. They give a special shoutout to @smokinwithtrev, highlighting some of the amazing content, including a Peach Bacon Jam recipe that's making John's mouth water. However, the episode takes an unexpected turn when Mike confesses to whipping up his own batch of Bacon Jam and not sharing any with John – a true test of friendship! The guys discuss the importance of authenticity, which is a core aspect of their brand. Additionally, Mike introduces a new series on Instagram, where he'll be cooking unpracticed and unedited recipes. This unfiltered approach promises to offer viewers a genuine and entertaining experience. Don't miss out on the fun and insightful discussions in this episode of Fat Guys with Smokers.

New Live Training - Healing for Projector Women: Click Here Free Meditation For Projector Women: Click Here Sarah dives deep into the unique characteristics and common hurdles experienced by Projector Women. Discover the challenges they face in a world dominated by masculine energy and how they can align with their true projector essence. Sarah also offers insights into behaviors that may be counterintuitive to their nature and shares ways to reclaim their authentic selves. Plus, don't miss out on a special gift from Sarah to help you align with your feminine projector essence.

In this episode, you will gain the dose of inspiration and motivation that you're needing today. I have had a number of opportunities to hear my guest Fran Murray speak and I leave each one feeling like I have learned something new. We discuss finding our authenticity, taking a relational vs. transactional approach when it comes to business as well as teaching and learning, the importance of being a lifelong learner, and so much more!  Fran Murray, the bougie baker, food network competitor, and author, is the visionary behind Fran Murray Co. This boutique gifting agency excels at meticulously curating unforgettable experiences by fusing Fran's handcrafted gourmet confections with carefully selected products from local women and visible minority-owned businesses. With Fran's expertise, high-ticket service-based businesses can nurture key relationships, optimize their profits and reclaim their time through automated relationship-based gifting strategies.   Listen in as we talk about: [3:05] How Fran started baking [5:40] Feeling lost after her first child [6:30] Rediscovering who she was [9:55] Starting her own baking business [11:40] Moving to Canada from Jamaica as a child [14:40] How teachers or community members could have made her transition easier when she moved [19:40] The reinvention of yourself [24:35] Finding your own authenticity  [31:20] Showing our appreciation for others [48:35] Fran answers some rapid-fire questions [53:35] Continuous learning and the gift of sharing   Connect with Fran: Website: https://www.franmurray.co LinkedIn: Frances Murray https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmurrayco/ Instagram: @franmurray.co https://www.instagram.com/franmurray.co/ Facebook: @franmurray.co https://www.facebook.com/franmurray.co TikTok: @franmurray.co https://www.tiktok.com/@franmurray.co   Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course    REDISCOVERING WHO YOU ARE AS A MOM OR PARENT At 30, Fran embarked on a self-reflective journey, challenging the idea that motherhood marked the end of her personal growth. She delved into vision board exercises, attended conferences, and actively sought out a vibrant community that resonated with her desire for continuous creativity and motion. Reflecting on her identity beyond familial roles and social expectations, she rekindled her passion for baking, which provided her with a profound sense of solace and purpose. This transformative experience resonates with many moms who undergo a similar self-discovery process, often feeling alone and struggling to articulate their emotions.  Fran's story underscores the importance of surrounding oneself with individuals pursuing diverse paths, ultimately sparking personal growth and rekindling one's inner spark.   FINDING YOUR OWN AUTHENTICITY Wearing an identity imposed by societal expectations can lead to burnout and exhaustion.  Fran's key advice is to delve deep into your core self and discover what truly ignites your passion and purpose, irrespective of external pressures or labels. This journey of self-discovery may be challenging, often involving uncomfortable self-reflection and shedding behaviors that don't align with your authentic self.  Fran's realization of her inauthentic corporate persona highlighted the need for this transformation. Embracing authenticity brings freedom and confidence, allowing you to fearlessly pursue your path without being swayed by others' opinions. Although imposter syndrome is a universal challenge, you can overcome it by focusing on your past achievements and the belief that change leads to growth. The ongoing journey of authenticity is both daunting and beautiful, ultimately fostering a sense of fulfillment.   SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION FOR OTHERS Relationships are at the core of everything Fran does.

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John Nesco joins Tim and Rebecca Lindsay to share how the Unstoppable Growth program helped him to discover his authentic self. He realized that he had been living a life that was not true to himself, and that he wanted to be more genuine and vulnerable with others. This process of becoming more authentic has led to a more fulfilling and meaningful life for him. In addition, John shares that one of the key takeaways from the Unstoppable Growth program is that he realized how important it is to be coachable in life. He speaks to how God places people in our lives to help us grow and become the people He wants us to be. Listen now to learn more about how John experienced transformation in his life. Tim and Rebecca Lindsay have led thousands of people through spiritual formation and personal development. Now, they have also distilled decades of learning into this very practical, step by step, easy to follow book: Unstoppable Growth: A Practical Christian Guide to Unlocking Your God-given Potential is available on ⁠Amazon⁠.

This week's anonymous guest shares her story of what happens when you start to sacrifice who you are for the sake of wanting to belong in. The affect that pressure put on by leadership can have, and being married at a young age.

Welcome to a hilarious behind the scenes chat with Quincy Bazen, the multi-talented stand up comedian and co-host of the Dom Pop podcast. Take a peak into his world growing up a Navy brat, to co-creating a hit podcast, and making the daring move of relocating to sunny Los Angeles. There's never a dull moment as Quincy humorously shares his experiences, whether it's about his desire to pretentiously add accents to his name or his personal journey with ADHD.This episode takes a deeper dive into Quincy's love for the performing arts and his knack for balancing multiple careers. You'll hear about his personal growth through his acting career, his passion for writing and directing, and his web series 'Rest in Pieces'. But that's not all, Quincy also opens up about his liberating journey of coming out, the struggles, and the joys of embracing his queer identity. Our conversation is sure to keep you gripped as we navigate the challenging terrain of authenticity, social expectations, and the journey to self-confidence. We also delve into the realities of living a public life, dealing with people's perceptions, and the relentless pursuit of self-acceptance. Quincy and I share our experiences, the highs and lows of performing in front of vast audiences, and the strains of managing an online presence. We also discuss how therapy, and plastic surgery played roles in  boosting his confidence. Expect a heartening chat full of laughs, insights, and a whole lot of inspiration.Connect with Quincy:Linktree (for upcoming shows and more)InstagramTikTokX Support the showGet on the best email list for building your confidence, sign up and receive my free 21 Sassy Affirmations for ConfidenceGot a guest nomination, question, or topic idea? Email podcast@coachalexray.comGet the inside scoop, join the Instagram Broadcast Channel

Meet Nikki Langman—international speaker, author, thought leader, and endurance runner. Nikki, once a career alcoholic, started her journey with addiction quite early, at the tender age of seven. She was introduced to the world of drinking, and it quickly spiraled into a manipulative and deceitful relationship with alcohol. Join us as she bares it all, revealing the struggles of confronting the person in the mirror, and the bravery it took to get honest with herself. Nikki's journey is a testament to self-improvement and authentic living.But there's more to Nikki than just sobriety. She's a long-distance runner, a love she discovered as a method to regulate her high energy levels and find joy in extreme physical activities. Nikki redefines what it means to be a badass, embracing bravery, authenticity, a sense of direction, and self-love. She candidly discusses her support system and the positive changes she made to support her sobriety. Get ready to be moved by Nikki's incredible journey from addiction to endurance running, from self-deceit to authenticity, and from surviving to thriving.website: https://www.nikkilangman.com/ Megan Webb: https://glassfulfilled.com.auInstagram: @glassfulfilledIsabella Ferguson: https://isabellaferguson.com.auInstagram: @alcoholandstresswithisabellaInstagram: @kidsandalcohol

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On today's show, we are thrilled to have the one and only Jimmy Rex joining us as our special guest. Jimmy Rex is a remarkable individual who founded "We Are The They," a coaching program and social movement for men to live exceptional lives. He is also a renowned podcast host, author, and successful real estate expert. Jimmy's passion for exploration has taken him to nearly 100 countries, and he has engaged in thrilling activities like swimming with sharks and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Moreover, he actively contributes to humanitarian causes, including rescuing children from sex trafficking. Jimmy's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to invest in numerous companies and restaurants. He is widely known for his extraordinary life and his dedication to leaving a positive impact on the world. Description:  In this episode, Jimmy Rex shares his inspiring journey and provides valuable insights into the importance of building genuine connections and finding success on one's own terms. He emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people and nurturing a supportive community. Jimmy's coaching program, known as "We Are They," offers individuals a space to foster personal growth and establish meaningful connections through immersive experiences. He underscores the profound impact of relationships and how they contribute to personal fulfillment.  Furthermore, Jimmy talks about his upcoming speaking engagements, his passion for public speaking, and his genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. He expresses his appreciation for the natural beauty of Utah and the strong sense of community that exists there. Looking ahead, Jimmy envisions developing leaders within his program and expanding the movement he has initiated. SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ Jimmy Rex IG

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr Grady Throneberry. Grady is an author, pastor, speaker and just this year finished a more than 30-year career in law enforcement as Kentucky's first openly gay chief of police.   Call to Action: Check out works by Berne Brown to learn about how to release yourself from guilt and shame. 5 Words: Curious, Compassionate, Passionate, Life-long Learner & Romantic   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.gayandgray.net/ https://www.instagram.com/gradythroneberry/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/DrGradyT/   https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Gray-My-Journey-Rainbow/dp/B0B2HWK8VP/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2ZYF7XGZ2FVE3&keywords=grady+throneberry&qid=1657149068&sprefix=grady+throneberry%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-4    Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire/message

Have you heard of your "shadow self"? Pay attention to what you find irritating in others...this may be what you fear most about yourself. Get ready to explore the depths of your personality! In today's episode, we dive into the concept of the shadow self, which is an unconscious aspect of one's personality that doesn't align with who they think they are or who they want to be. Embracing imperfection can be challenging, and it's also essential to personal growth and authenticity. Rather than let perfectionism hold you back - we suggest "shadow work" to help understand yourself and the benefits of stepping into your insecurities to truly be who you are. meant to be. Join us as we explore the depths of the human psyche and share our personal journeys toward self-acceptance and growth. Join Nancy's confidence community here! Join Beth's "Better Content Right Now" FB group https://nancymedoff.com/ https://thatsaspade.com/

“Welcome Home: The Journey to Authenticity” - Rev. Fran Winslow, Guest Speaker  Theme of the Month for March: Embracing Your Divine Self  Book of the Month: “The Gift of Imperfection” by Brene Brown Today's Affirmation:  Today, my authentic life is created from the Universe. I am blessed and a blessing. And so I am. And so we are. Amen. - Rev Skip Jennings   Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org  RELEASED March 5, 2023        

How far are you willing to go to find your authentic self? Are you willing to go against what society, the narrative, and "most" people are doing? My guest today intentionally DELETED her Instagram account that had over 70k followers and, if you're a coach, you know what a big deal that is to start from scratch.  Megan, CEO of Positively Fit Community and Coaching with Confidence, joins me to talk about her journey to find herself and what authenticity truly means. We discuss tips for tapping into yourself, doing you in a relationship, meditation practices, and more!   Time Stamps:   (2:18) What Does Being Authentic Mean? (4:20) Tips for Tapping Into Yourself (9:40) Doing You In A Relationship (12:36) Who, Not How (15:30 Personal Development and Spirituality (23:16) Meditation Practices (31:20) Starting a New Instagram Account (37:36) Where to Find Meg ---------------------------- Join Meg's Team! ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @fitlittlemeg @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation @shotstothedomepodcast ---------------------------- Book a Life Coaching Session w/ Sean ---------------------------- We have helped over 4,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

  [add paragraph space in libsyn] Bullies, insecurities, shame, and understanding sexuality were just a few challenges growing up queer in a small, rural town. John-David Brown shares his experience of the internal struggles he faced growing up a gay male and how supportive parents, therapy, lots of books, and strong friendships helped him understand that authenticity is, in fact, possible.   Interview with John-David Brown John-David Brown is a 35-year-old technologist living in Los Angeles, where he leads product development for Perry Street Software, makers of queer dating apps SCRUFF and Jack'd. He studied politics at Cornell University and has primarily worked in technology during his professional career. He loves music, traveling, and his cat Governor. You can find John-David Brown on Instagram @johndavidbrown   Resources mentioned: We've pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some links: Book The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World https://www.amazon.com/Velvet-Rage-Overcoming-Growing-Straight/dp/1611746450   Thank you for allowing us into your lives and helping us make mental health relatable and a part of your everyday conversation! For more information or to access all episodes visit TherapistsUncut.com.   What is the Therapists Uncut Podcast: The Therapists Uncut Podcast is a light-hearted, informative self-help podcast for grown-ups. It is hosted by off-the-clock therapists hoping to validate your experiences, normalize therapy and therapists, and help you prioritize your mental health. Who are the Therapists Uncut Podcast Co-Hosts: Nik Young is co-host of Therapists Uncut and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Nik keeps it personable and professional. Yet, always manages to keep the Therapists Uncut family and followers laughing. You may find them squirreling through topics, stories, or jokes, and all in good fun. Don't worry because someone will bring Nik back around to the conversation. Nik is a licensed marriage and family therapist in their private practice located in Modesto, CA, and is also a Crisis Junkie at heart. In addition to being co-owner of a group private practice, Nik is also a crisis clinician responding to local mental health crisis and emergencies. Learn more about Nik Young at catalystcounselinginc.com Alyssa Najera is co-host of Therapists Uncut and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Alyssa is typically calm and composed on most days, but often has difficulty containing her excitement about the little things in life. She loves to laugh, spread positivity, and is often caught with a smile on her face. Alyssa is also a Child Welfare Services social worker and supervisor alumni, previous child sexual abuse forensic interviewer, trainer and consultant, and CEO of a group private practice in the small town of Oakdale, CA. Learn more about Alyssa Najera at smalltowncounselingca.com or alyssanajera.com. Disclaimer: Thank you for joining Therapists Uncut, a production of AMP Smart Business. To learn more about Therapists Uncut and stay up on upcoming episodes, please subscribe and follow us on social media. As a reminder, although the Therapists Uncut co-hosts are licensed therapists, they are not your therapist. This podcast is not intended to substitute professional mental health counseling. If you need professional therapy, please contact your local provider or primary care provider.  Thanks for listening and we'll see you on the next episode of Therapists Uncut! Social Media Links Instagram @therapistsuncut Facebook @therapistsuncut Credits: Therapists Uncut is a production of AMP Smart Business. Voice Over by Alexia Gloria

In this episode we interview Katie McLernan of Beyond Boundaries, a nonprofit that believes adventure is for everyone. Growing up in the mountains of Charlottesville VA, Katie took the outdoors for granted. She decided to go to college at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond to get a taste of the city life. To her surprise she found herself missing the outdoors, but lucky for her it wasn't long until she saw that Richmond has a great outdoor community. A weekend camping trip inspired Katie to go all in - from hiking to rock climbing and everything in between. Soon after, she got involved with Beyond Boundaries, which allowed her passions to shine through. Now she helps veterans, individuals with disabilities, at risk youth and substance recovery programs explore the outdoors. If you've ever wondered why adventure is for everyone and how it can help everyone, then this ones for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at https://illuminecollect.com/blogs/news/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $27,553 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 116 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

"What you are describing in the process of reading the book is what I am aspiring to which is a kind of deep emotional dialogue both in the book with the reader, but also in my work with the patient. I am more concerned with the experiential nature of our work and what it means to be with someone and the kinds of experiences that follow from a certain way of being with someone, than a focus on transference, and transference interpretation. Not that I think those aspects of our work are  unimportant, but I feel like what is foundational in even making transference interpretation is being tuned into the kind of shared emotional space and process.”    Episode Description: We begin with my experience of reading Henry's new book which included my feeling imbalanced by his emphasis on the here-and-now personal characteristics of the analyst with less attention to the meaning that patients idiosyncratically bring to the analytic relationship. That said, I also felt changed by receiving his openness and vulnerability that he described in his clinical encounters. From there we began a conversation on 'authenticity' and 'presence'. We discussed analytic symmetry, intersubjectivity, sincerity, and what it means to 'surrender' to the analytic moment. Henry presented two distinct cases that demonstrate how he brings his authentic self to challenging clinical moments. We close with his sharing with us some of his personal history that has led him to this way of conceptualizing the work.    Our Guest: Henry Markman, MD is a Training & Supervising Analyst, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP), and Co-chair of Dialogues in Contemporary Psychoanalysis at SFCP. In 2021 he published the book, Creative Engagement in Psychoanalytic Practice by Routledge. Recent publications include: “A Pragmatic Approach to Bion's Late Work. (JAPA 2015) ; "Presence, Mourning, Beauty: Elements of Analytic Process,” (JAPA 2017); The Good, the Bad, The Ugly, and the Dead: A Typology of Analytic Fields,” (fort da 2018); Accompaniment in Jazz and Psychoanalysis,” (Psychoanalytic Dialogues 2020); “Embodied Attunement and Participation" (JAPA 2020), and “One-sided Analysis Is No Longer Possible: The Relevance of “Mutual Analysis” in Our Current World”. (fort da 2021). Henry's interests include modes of therapeutic action, embodied communication, the relevance of music in psychoanalysis, aesthetic experience, the emotional work of the analyst in the clinical encounter, and the development of a therapist. He is currently working on a manuscript entitled Five Uneasy Pieces: Five Psychoanalytic Articles that Changed My Mind. He is in private practice in Berkeley, where he consults and leads study groups.        Recommended Readings:  Berenstein, I. (2001) The Link and the Other. International Journal of Psychoanalysis 82: 141-149    Wilfred Bion: Los Angeles Seminars and Supervision. Seminar One. Bion, W., Aguayo, J., Malin, B. Routledge. 2013    Ferenczi, S. The Clinical Diary of Sandor Ferenczi. (J. Dupont, ed.) Harvard University Press. 1998    Malloch, S. & Trevarthen, C. (Eds.). (2009). Musicality: Communicating the Vitality and Interests of Life. In Communicative Musicality. Oxford: Oxford University Press.    Nacht. S. (1962) The Curative Factors in Psycho-Analysis. International Journal of Psycho-analysis 43: 206-211    Winnicott, D.W. (1968) Playing: Its Theoretical Status in the Clinical Situation. International Journal of Psycho-analysis 49: 591-599 

Adriana Monique Alvarez is an inspiring and powerful creator in both her personal and business life. As the founder of AMA Publishing, she's birthed an amazing platform to support women to explore and express their truth through their story. In this chat with Jacquelyn, Adriana shares her journey from being a successful business coach with a little more yang than yin, to being a successful earth mama on her Colorado homestead, where her publishing business continues to expand and flow around her life. Adriana's story is a perfect illustration of how shifting from a yang-based business model, to embracing your authenticity through the yin energy, will bring peace, happiness and a more rewarding expression of success. Discover more about Adriana at  https://adrianamoniquealvarez.com 

Born and raised in France, Emma Galland has always chased a life of freedom. Starting from the age of thirteen with a trip through the mountains of Ireland, she has traveled all over the world, constantly moving, changing, seeking new experiences, and trying new things.Emma began her career in management consulting and eventually transitioned to entrepreneurship in health/wellness. As a nutritionist, yoga instructor, and fitness trainer, she created her own vegan superfood smoothie and loves teaching her Fit and Fab community to stay active and athletic in later years of life.  With her passion for health and fitness, she helps her clients with achieving their goals and their own form of freedom.This is a fantastic conversation about speaking and living from the heart and discovering true freedom.  Covered in this episode:- How to remove the financial stress of transitioning to a nomadic or entrepreneurial lifestyle - How we limit ourselves based on what we think success looks like- Why it is important to build a career that suits your lifestyle - How Emma defines “True Freedom” and how she discovered it - How standing up for yourself and speaking your truth is the ultimate act of self-love- Why she's embarking on a solo motorcycle trip cross-country, and why she's not worried about how it will go  Connect with Emma:Official Website: gojifitness.comIG: @gojifitnessZenberry Official Website: zenberrymix.comIG: @zenberrymix Please help this podcast grow!!--> SUBSCRIBE--> Leave a REVIEW--> Share with a friendPost on social media with the hashtags:#authoryourlifepodcast@itsjulieb_Music: Jason KayCover Art: Angela SpellmanProduced By Claudia Henock 

In this podcast, Krista and Roxie share their intimate stories on what it means to be authentic and how to live an authentic life. This is a vulnerable podcast for both Krista and Roxie and we are humbled to share our stories and insights for something they know many struggle with daily. #authencity #spirituality #brenebrown

Lauren DeFranco started her career in journalism at WFSB TV in Hartford, CT where she was an assistant to THE Gayle King (Oprah's bestie!) Lauren then landed at Channel 7 Eyewitness News in New York City, the top local station in the country, where she was a reporter in the field for 14 years. In this episode, we get to hear a behind-the-scenes perspective of what it's like to be a local TV reporter covering the biggest stories and, of course, we explore a passionate career transition! Lauren is now an artist and radio host on KJOY Radio. Her popular call-in show includes a professional dating coach, who helps singles find their soulmates and navigate the difficulties of dating in a pandemic. This is a classic pivot-centric BLC episode highlighting how Lauren finally became honest with herself, following her heart more and more in her journey to professional purpose!

There are worse things in life than looking like James Bond, but sometimes the outside doesn't show the struggle within. This week we meet with professional Daniel Craig impersonator; James Taggart, who shares a powerful story of overcoming and how he found his authentic self by impersonating someone else. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/driving-change-podcast/support