Born of Fire
Tonight I was headed back to the airport after a successful, and much needed day in the Bay. I came up to have a meeting with a new customer, spent some time with a few office colleagues and then met up with my daughter Imani at her work. Then the two of us went out …
Over the past few years, I have, on and off, immersed myself in Chinese language and culture. At one point, I seriously considered moving to Hong Kong, but that's a story for another time. I appreciate learning in any form, and gaining insight into things that come from different perspectives. Something that I may have …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nViuEhPeIoHafpw59TZiA?si=0genvEgzQXGyiZii1O5F1g&dl_branch=1 In this episode, I continue my conversation with Yendis Thomas who has been doing a series on Instagram and Facebook on the gifts we have inside, how we can discover them and use them to benefit those around us. You can find Yendis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rayzorsharpbarbering/Theme Music: Wild and Windy by BledJon, featuring Linnea LocsinAdditional Audio: Strawberry …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BGSV60ZQ22nLTgoiIXrft?si=byhoWDn6SnWvMTuG598_bg&dl_branch=1 In this episode, I speak with Yendis Thomas who to most people is an excellent barber and businessman, but underneath is filled with gifts and talents meant to benefit his community. Yendis talks about how he discovered his unique gift mix, and how we can go about not only discovering our gifts, but how …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WEifBjmDZn90PLLusfaXr?si=nmNGEUdrRTeljmsrzo2vXg&dl_branch=1 In this episode, we celebrate Father’s day, and unpack the good that comes from celebrating the people in our lives. All the more special when the good reveals itself in the midst of the heartbreak of loss. For those who are without your fathers or are separated from your fathers this Father’s day, I …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yFlEPAAJv9D14l2yfCMfe?si=b0VcoUp4SsSUX9tOSfqcIw What do a letter-writing school age girl, the father of a toddler with Downs Syndrome, a WWI soldier on the front lines, and a civil rights icon have in common? They all made history for some very unusually normal things. In this episode, we are going to look at people who became famous for …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6X2inIkwVOF9dh8p6efzhp In this episode, I continue my conversation with Anthony Ware, founder of Aware Catalysts and Founder Mental Wealth. Anthony expounds on the tools he uses and helps under-estimated entrepreneurs and founders use to ensure that they stay mentally healthy. This is so important for those who are building the financial backbone of the country, …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iniU2hsO2YeGeM5JDPNtz This episode features Anthony Ware, founder of Aware Catalysts and Founder Mental Wealth who has been focusing his efforts on helping under represented entrepreneurs and founders focus on one area that gets overlooked in the creation and building of a business: their own mental health. While Anthony’s focus is on founders, his information and …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OGr8lg3UXhOLFwxLaXEP8 Champions are not born. They are forged in the intensity of deep trusting relationships and lives of sacrifice, and upon the shoulders of those who have gone before and paved the way. This week continue our conversation with Vince McCastle, founder of Urban Champions, an organization designed to turn disengaged and ineligible athletes into …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EzaGYZGqpZnS9ihhDPwRF Champions are not born. They are forged in the intensity of deep trusting relationships and lives of sacrifice, and upon the shoulders of those who have gone before and paved the way. Last week we saw the benefit of paying it forward – this week we look at those who paid it all to …
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