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The Feel Better Every Day PodcastAthena Sayaka talks creativity, Divine Timing, co-regulation and more as she shares her ideal and essential daily self care practisesDo you include other people in your self and Self-care? When do you feel most regulated (ready to thrive and flourish?)?a) with loved ones?b) in nature?c) connecting with your Self?d) in gratitude at being alive?Let us know in the comments :) TODAY'S GUESTAthena Sayaka is a neuroexpansive practitioner and mystic. She helps neurodiverse creators develop supportive frameworks to honour their whole being as they navigate the world. In her corner of the internet, you are free to be fully you...
2024-08-0710 min
What Happens In BetweenCultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender with Walela NehandaEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Walela Nehanda, a cultural worker, transplant survivor, and agender writer who created their debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir as an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people. Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. How do we define our realities without molding ourselves into a presentation? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be a Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender human u...
2024-05-0153 minWhat Happens In BetweenBlack Woman x Free Spirit with Shavon SwainEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Shavon Swain, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Shavon helps us understand that the layers of curiosity, imagination, and possibility are cultivating your innate wisdom. What does it mean — and feel like — to have the freedom and the expansiveness to try on all different parts of yourself? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be both a Black Woman and a Free Spirit....
2024-04-1758 minWhat Happens In BetweenPoetic x Empathy Driven Curiosity with Xenia VirayEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Xenia Viray, Imagination Healer, Multidimensional Artist, and Community Weaver focused on facilitating workshops and writing. Xenia expands our perspective of relationship dynamics, interconnectedness, and imagination as the ability to wade through the depths of experience. Is it possible to see imagination simply as the way we think and process? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be a Poetic x Empathy-Driven x Curious Imagination Healer who believes in experimenting with the construction of correctness.
2024-04-0348 minWhat Happens In BetweenBlack x Multiple AuDHD x Creative Activist with Ben-Oní*CORRECTION: Neuroexpansive is a term coined and trademarked by Ngozi Alston.Episode Summary:In this episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ben-Oní, a neuroexpansive clinical psych doctoral student, orator, writer, and Black disability justice activist. Ben-Oní shares their experience as a Black Multiple AuDHD and how that translates into their Creative Activism. Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be neuroexpansive, leading through a lens of beauty, and devoted to activism. Question of the Week: What is one thing that you want to ma...
2024-03-2048 minWhat Happens In BetweenCommunity Curator with OlaRonke AkinmowoIn this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, the Founder, Curator, and Creator of The Free Black Women's Library: a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women. Ola helps us understand how to explore the different routes of expression, creation, and art as a ritual of self-actualization. How do we explore our own identities in a society that is anti-Black and anti-woman? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be a Community Curator and...
2024-03-0658 minWhat Happens In BetweenShifting Narratives x Black Adventuring with Courtney Lanctot of The Unpopular BlackIn this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Courtney Lanctot, the founder of The Unpopular Black, a platform built to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Courtney’s work serves as both representation and a specific type of relatability for the Black American experience. Is it unpopular for us to seek out nature, or simply uncommon? Join us on today’s episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring.Topics Covered: Feeling misaligned with everyone else’s peak joy ...
2024-02-2153 minWhat Happens In BetweenBiracial x Partially Blind x Introvert with Karyn PaigeEpisode SummaryWelcome to Season Three of What Happens in Between, which will focus on multiplicity and how we develop the rich, internal narratives of who we are. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Karyn Paige, a certified human design practitioner — and self-proclaimed late-blooming, daydreaming, indoor kid — who helps us be compassionate about our individuality. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves into as a means for survival? Join us on today’s episode as we navigate individual alignment through the lens of human de...
2024-02-0749 minWhat Happens In BetweenSeason 3 Trailer mercurial process of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for biweekly explorations of the layered thinking, feeling, and living process — where complexities come untied, yet aren’t seen as unhinged. Season 3’s focus is Multiplicity and how we develop the internal narratives of who we are. Tune in for conversations with practitioners, community builders, curators, and artists who are navigating themselves as another way to explore, question, and reclaim the world around them. Why is your specific lens a beautiful space to inhabit? crafting identity is a key element in nurturing the human experience. And the making of eac...
2024-01-3101 min
Books Without Borders8. Flip The Page Challenge - Part 3Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina and Emma discover other unexpected hobbies we have in common, PLUS the exciting conclusion of the Flip The Page Challenge!
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Belzhar - Meg Wolitzer
The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
Babel: An Arcane History - R.F. Kuang
Black Cake - Charmaine Wilkerson
Radio Silence - Alice Oseman
The Neapolitan Novels series - Elena Ferrante
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli
Heartstopper...
2022-10-121h 38What Happens In BetweenSeason 2 RecapAthena discusses the best way to stay in touch while you wait for Season 3 and shares key takeaways from each episode.Listen to the private podcast HEREFollow Us:InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2204 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow Focusing On The Feelings (Instead Of The Outcome) Creates Lasting Joy with Shirin EskandaniWelcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach and alchemist, busts the myth about building your dream life. It’s easy to constantly look to the next big thing to finally make you feel fulfilled. But the truth is, satisfaction and fulfillment live in the present, in what’s happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose, joy, and dreams. It’s not what you want or when you get there, it’s who you are being in this process of making your dream come true. Are...
2022-06-1548 minWhat Happens In BetweenRemember Who You're Centering with Rose J PercyWelcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Rose J Percy, founder of Quni Community and Dear Soft Black Woman, goes beyond standard definitions of culture, faith, and religion. She has created a community for all to gather who live at the intersections of several identities and this did not happen on a whim or overnight. This happened through her, “vocational seasons,” as Rose would call it.Every season has the potential to change your vocation. Your reason, “why,” changes with the seasons of life and finding your purpose is not cut and dry. P...
2022-06-0149 minWhat Happens In BetweenCommuning with Your Lunar Ancestry Juliana LunaAre we products of our environment? Or do we have ancestral gifts we can tap into? Is it possible to rewire our childhood predispositions? Juliana Luna, founder of Aluna Method, shows us how to trust our intuition as a way to open space for new narratives. Luna’s story starts where her ancestors left off; it’s in her name and it’s in her nature. We learn her great grandmother was of the same mindset and daily practices when she receives her great grandmother’s ring, a memento traveling time and space to aid in Luna’s st...
2022-05-1937 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow to Transform Your Audience Into An Invested Community With Kacie WillisKacie Willis, founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool and You Heard Me Write, tells us her story behind sound design and how one unique experience can transform the trajectory of your career.During a specific sound design project, Kacie was struck by not what was being created but how it was being created; there was no hierarchy of work, no drama between technicians–everyone was passionate about the project and approached it as a team. They had FUN. Kacie’s perspective on collaborative art completely shifted and now that environment is accessible to everyone with her...
2022-05-1137 minWhat Happens In BetweenCreating the Wellness Space You Want to See With the Founder of Black Girl’s Healing HouseHow does a Facebook group experience exponential growth overnight? How do you maintain a safe space with such a large growing audience? When do you start setting boundaries around work and your personal life?Founded in 2018, Delilah Antoinette created a Facebook group for Black women centered around self-care and healing practices. She created a safe space that otherwise did not exist for Black women. Women who gathered to learn more about meditation, yoga, crystals, and soon the group grew to 15,000 members.The pandemic doubled membership to 30,000 as everybody was experiencing loss, confusion, and...
2022-04-2746 minWhat Happens In BetweenWhy Healing In Community Creates Liberation For All with Womxn of Color SummitEpisode Summary: Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where we speak about the power of internal healing and spiritual growth and the impact it can have on your daily life with entrepreneurs, Harpinder Mann & Irene Lo, who are the co-creators and facilitators Womxn of Color Summit. How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people’s lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it continues to resonate with its members, and ultimately what healing can look like...
2022-04-2041 minWhat Happens In BetweenSeason 2 TrailerWhat Happens In Between is an exploration of the awkward middle phase of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for weekly installments to hear how folks are navigating the unsexy bits of the process. For season 2 our theme is Community! You'll hear from a range of people including entrepreneurs, artists, and creators who have reckoned with and redefined their personal and professional relationship to community. We're finally back babay! Merci mille fois for your patience as we reimagined the podcast and cultivated more fruitful content to give you. Join us every Wednesday for this season's new, and...
2022-04-1801 min
Feedback with EarBuds: The Podcast Recommendation PodcastScience and Crime Podcast RecommendationsWelcome to Feedback with EarBuds, the podcast recommendation podcast. Our newsletter brings you five podcast recommendations each week according to a theme, and curated by a different person. Our podcast is an audio version of the newsletter.Subscribe to the newsletter: eepurl.com/cIcBuHThis week's theme is Science and Crime. Our curator is Ben Kuebrich. Ben is the host of Algorithm, a new podcast from iHeart Radio about the search for serial killers with algorithmic data.This week's newsletter and podcast are sponsored by...Different Leaf: The Podcast, with host Brit Smith...
2021-08-2324 minWhat Happens In BetweenSeason 1 RecapHey hey!After 55 incredible, sumptuous, episodes, I have decided to take a break with the podcast. Moving forward the podcast will be seasonal, meaning I'll be dropping episodes in 12-15 episode chunks and then resting in a cycle. This is a much more sustainable model for me and it gives me the space to make sure each episode is extremely valuable for you as well. Thank you so much for being on the journey of What Happens In Between so far. I can't wait to share what I've been cooking up for the...
2021-06-3003 minWhat Happens In BetweenAccept Your True Self to Engage in Life Fully with Lauren WilliamsTHE SHOWWe get deep pretty quick and had a beautiful conversation spanning topics such as internal conflict, self definition, listening to your intuition, and engaging fully in life. This is an episode I can listen to over and over again. Lauren is someone I could spend hours listening to not only for her silky voice, but for her warm wisdom. Listen in if you want a moment of bright, fuzzy enlightenment. Question of the Week: Who is God? Who are you, really?Connect with Lauren: @ipwomanpodcast on IG an...
2021-06-2346 minWhat Happens In BetweenCrafting a Lifestyle Business That Works For You With Chrishan WrightTHE SHOWIn this episode of What Happens In Between, Chrishan Wright, creator of Blaxit Global, talks about how she built her company and business to give her freedom. She discusses how she structured Blaxit Global so that it could grow sustainably, impact thousands, and prevent burnout.Connect with Chrishan: @blaxitglobal on IG and blaxitglobal.comQuestion of the Week: How?ABOUT THE GUESTChrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring members of the African diaspora...
2021-06-1646 minWhat Happens In BetweenUsing Artistic Honesty to Ground Yourself During Massive Growth With Zeek BurseTHE SHOWThis week, we chat with Philadelphia based musician Zeek Burse about all things related to the creative process, from gratitude to family history to Divine signaling. We dig into Zeek’s personal and professional evolution before and after the pandemic. He shares how he maintains artistic honesty as his music career takes off and his audience continues to grow. We also get into relativity and taking yourself as you are everyday. Connect with Zeek at his website Zeekburse.com IG: @zeekburse Spotify and iTunes and wherever you stream music: Zeek Burse...
2021-06-0944 minWhat Happens In BetweenCreate a Personal Brand with Ease While Attracting Your Dream Clients with Amber MarianneTHE SHOWAmber gives us a candid look at the highs and lows of building a personal brand for yourself. She also shares amazing and actionable insight on how to rediscover yourself and your interests and use that to develop a professional niche. Question of the Week: How can I create from a place of authenticity?Connect with Amber: @cocoagrovestudio, website: cocoagrovestudio.comABOUT THE GUESTHey! My name is Amber Marianne. I’m a Photographer + Brand Strategist and the founder of Cocoa Grove Studio. I’ve fo...
2021-06-0227 minWhat Happens In BetweenCrafting Your Dream Lifestyle Abroad With Nicole, the Soulful ExpatTHE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with expat Nicole Stroud. She talks about working and living abroad, cultivating relationships while traveling, and how community is important even when you are thousands of miles away. Connect with Nicole @thesoulfulexpatQuestion of the Week: Did my ancestors think about evolving and relationships as much as I do? And does that mean I’m more or less evolved?? ABOUT THE GUEST She’s a Soul Empowerment & Mindset coach whose experiences expand in several countries including USA, UAE and Chi...
2021-05-1946 minWhat Happens In BetweenTapping Into Your Weirdness to Create Your Future w/ Tyra GeorgeTHE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with creator and crystal enthusiast Tyra George about the importance of tapping into your weirdness, rewriting your story, and how journaling can help you live up to your potential. You can find her online at @beautifulweirdos and beautifulweirdos.com Question of the Week: What are you celebrating?This week What Happens In Between is celebrating our 50th episode and our 1 year anniversary!!! ABOUT THE GUESTTyra George is a Creator, Contributor, Crystal Enthusiast, In...
2021-05-1245 minWhat Happens In BetweenSustainable Growth For Your Side Hustle with Daneshé HenryTHE SHOWDaneshé is the creator of The Chroma Network, an online community that champions the professional development of women of color. This week she breaks down the benefits of slow growth and time management. She also discusses how folks can develop a strong mission statement that cuts through the noise. You can find her at @thechromanetwork on IG and LinkedInQuestion of the week: What really matters?ABOUT THE GUESTDaneshé Henry is the creator of The Chroma Network: a digital media brand, and budding online community, th...
2021-05-0537 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow Creative Confidence Helps You Get More Opportunities With Alyssa NeffTHE EPISODEThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with designer Alyssa Neff. She talks about merging business skills with creativity, finding your place in a landscape where you are the only one like you, and how opportunities early in life can give you a leg up. Find her on social media platforms @alyssathecreative Question of the week: Did you take a chance today? ABOUT THE GUESTAlyssa Neff is a 28 year old fashion designer, creative director, and business owner out of Milwaukee WI. After graduating college for fa...
2021-04-2830 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow to Build and Leverage Your Network Authentically with Devo HarrisTHE EPISODE3X Grammy winner Devo sits down with Athena this week to discuss following your passion no matter how much it goes against conventional wisdom. He also talks about working with Kanye West and John Legend, and how even after winning multiple Grammys he is not finished pursuing bigger goals.You can find him at https://www.adventr.io and @springsteezy on all social media platforms.Question of the week: Who’s gonna put up money in this seed round? How do you make something ubiquitous - is it a to...
2021-04-2143 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow Finding Your Niche Can Scale Your Business With Nadeena GranvilleTHE EPISODEWhat Happens In Between podcast with guest Nadeena Granville. Artist Nadeena Granville talks about starting over and the excitement and challenges of being a beginner. She also talks about the importance of reflection, consistency, and journaling. You can find her by visiting https://www.nadeenagranville.com and https://www.gainingvisuals.com also follow her on social media at @naturallyg_ across platforms and @gainingvisualsQuestion of the Week: What is something that brings you joy that you are not giving your time to?ABOUT THE GUESTNadeena Granville...
2021-04-1436 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow Being Authentic Helps You Market Your Worth Ashley AllisonABOUT THE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk to Ashley Allison. Ashley had to start her first business straight out of college because she couldn’t find a job that would compensate her for the value she can provide. She started selling custom clothing pieces online and did influencer marketing before it was all the rage. She talks about how she scales while still maintaining her 9 to 5 and why it is important to seek help when you need it. PLUS she reveals her entire process for converting and closing clients on high ticket off...
2021-04-0744 minWhat Happens In BetweenDeliberate Confidence Allows Her to Live in Full Alignment with Lotus LalobaABOUT THE SHOWLotus gets candid about how it took a decade of intentional practice in order to make living in alignment look easy. Lotus gives actionable tips on how to build confidence, live in harmony, and take great care of yourself. You can find Lotus online at https://lobalandbeauty.square.site/ or listen to her podcast at https://anchor.fm/lobaland.Question of Week: Can you rest more?THE GUESTLotus LaLoba is a mystic practitioner who holds space for WOC to eradicate generational trauma a...
2021-03-3142 minWhat Happens In BetweenNo episode this week!Hey there! Due to some technical delays, I won't be able to publish an episode this week. BUT What Happens In Between will be back and stronger than ever next week. Until then, check out some past episodes like EP 6: Financial Independence with A Purple Life - who retired at 30 years old in the middle of the pandemic or EP 16: Power with Quentin Allums who was one of the first LinkedIn Influencers. Connect with me on IG @whathappensinbetweenSign up for the Newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2021-03-2401 minWhat Happens In Between43: How to Tap Into Your Authenticity Because Hiding Is Overrated With Shayla CaldwellABOUT THE SHOWImagine creating for a YouTube channel, running a church, AND mothering 4 children. That is Shayla's reality and she manages it all with poise and authenticity! She is incredibly honest about the struggle and why there's no need to hide it. We discuss the urgency to live life to the fullest and how to develop and value your voice as a creator. Question Of The Week: Are you willing to admit that you’re immature?THE GUESTShayla Caldwell is a YouTuber and mom of four who shares her ex...
2021-03-1728 minWhat Happens In BetweenOvercoming Fear Helped Her Quit the 9 to 5 to Grow Her Business with Dayz TerryDayz Terry is a social media strategist maven! This week on What Happens In Between we sit down with her to talk about the apprehension facing going public about your new business and how she overcame her doubt.Honestly, when re-listening to this episode, I was having a bout of anxiety that I couldn’t achieve what I wanted and hearing Dayz’ advice was immensely helpful. Question Of The Week: How can you be nicer to yourself on purpose?TOPICS COVEREDThe importance of investing in her businessHow she found clarity for her id...
2021-03-1028 minWhat Happens In BetweenTuning Out Noise To Achieve Inner Alignment With Nistha DubeABOUT THE SHOWThis week's episode on What Happens In Between, Nistha Dube, a mindset and law of attraction coach joins Athena to talk all things productivity. We discuss setting intentions rather than goals, leading with your intuition, and the patience required to attain clarity and energy for your goals. Nistha also talks about cutting through the noise and why disconnecting from your phone is necessary to be healthy, happy and productive. Question Of The Week: What can I do this week to feel more in my feminine? THE GUEST Nis...
2021-03-0338 minWhat Happens In BetweenHow to Build Crystal Clear Intentions to Thrive in Your Purpose With Rya HodgesABOUT THE SHOWOn What Happens In Between this week we talk with Intentional Change Agent Rya Hodges. She breaks down why we have more time than we think we do and how much time is wasted in microbursts. She also talks about how important management (not just time) is to overall health and happiness. For more information about Rya visit https://www.ryahodges.com or Instagram at @ryajhodges.Question of the Week: How do you want to feel?THE GUESTIt all happened intentionally. Rya Hodges was fired from...
2021-02-2431 minWhat Happens In Between3 Questions To Ask Yourself For Every ProjectI’m not gonna lie, February has been a rough ½ month for me so far. The month (or the moon?) has really thrown off my ability to work effectively. I’ve been slowly recovering over the course of this week, but this unexpected pause prompted me to think about where I’m putting my energy. With that in mind, I wanted to share the 3 most important questions I ask myself before starting a project or habit or anything new and time consuming. For this week’s episode I present the 3 questions and some context for each of the...
2021-02-1809 minWhat Happens In BetweenTuning Into Your Energy To Do Better WorkThis is a little riff on rest and how I’ve increased the quality of my work by slowing down and doing less. Evidently, starting with these show notes 😁 Plus!!! I’m starting up a weekly newsletter! Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr ! I will drop news about the latest episodes, as well as send exclusive freebies and content to help you manage your energy and increase productivity through your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode I cover: Ultradian rhythm and how to schedule around itHow effective priorities keep things ru...
2021-02-1012 minWhat Happens In Between37: How Taking Risks Changed Her From A Burnt Out Writer To A Full Time Creativity Coach Talise BurtonAs a writer, Talise had a vision when she got to college: She would finish her novel by graduation using the tools and insight given to her by incredible professors to create an amazing story. Instead, she found herself burnt out for 4 years and unable to write a single paragraph. When she graduated, she took a huge risk by taking a year off to focus on her wellness and reconnect with her creativity. At the beginning of 2020, she had no idea that by the end of the year she’d be a full time creativity coach helping her...
2021-02-0337 min
RisingTapping into your Adorable Little Doofus│Athena SayakaProductivity and systems Coach, Athena Sayaka, shares her neuroscience mind to discuss methods of system-creation. She walks us through goal-setting and habit-formation processes to facilitate behavior change. Along the way, we talk authentic marketing, book-writing, and the value of claiming your unique perspective in a seemingly saturated market.
Connect with Athena:
Website: http://athenasayaka.com/
Podcast: http://athenasayaka.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenasayaka/
Blog: http://athenasayaka.com/blog/
2021-02-0229 minWhat Happens In Between36: How the Finding Her Purpose Led Her to Quit Her Job and Be a Full Time Coach with Sharkina ParkerImagine knowing you’re in the wrong industry doing the wrong job, but having no certainty of what your gifts can do. That’s how Sharkina Parker felt when she took a leap of faith by quitting her stable job in real estate and jumping into the world of coaching and entrepreneurship. On this show, we love to talk about moving blindly forward, and Sharkina dives into exactly how she navigates with faith and an abundance mindset. Sharkina is a Money Mindset Coach with a heart to serve others to help them get unstuck and progress throu...
2021-01-2745 minWhat Happens In Between35: How Working From Faith Is Creating A Graceful Career Pivot with Rashad Sherman2020 threw a lot of punches, but Rashad Hunt-Sherman was a beacon of warmth and gratitude throughout. Rashad is an Atlanta creative skilled in photography, styling, and artistic leadership. Throughout his life his interest in Southern culture, fashion, design, and history have played significant roles in building his artist perspective.His artistic perspective has connected him with many individuals along the way while also allowing him a space to create. He has worked as a blogger, e-commerce designer, a stylist, and a creative director. He plans to continue on his artistic journey while venturing i...
2021-01-2030 minWhat Happens In Between34: How Creating Space To Think Helped To Find Her Purpose With Nadeige ArchinWhen COVID shut down the world, did you question your path? Nadeige Archin took the space and solitude from the initial months of COVID to reevaluate her career. Nadeige talks about making the transition from wanting to be a nurse practitioner to becoming a working artist (who sells merch btw!). She also digs deep to talk about the creative process, listening to the universe, and creating art for black women. You can find more about Nadeige by visiting her Instagram @_Heydeige or on her website at www.nadeigearchin.com.In this episode, we discuss: ...
2021-01-1340 minWhat Happens In Between33: How To Develop Self Awareness With Lisa Nicole BellThe first episode of 2021 is about building your foundation with self awareness!Spurred by a cocktail of curiosity, philosophy, and polymathy, Lisa’s body of work melds creativity and commerce as she uses media and technology to shift and shape culture. She explores themes of identity, philosophy, and self-actualization as a multidisciplinary creator who has produced more than 300 hours of content. Guys this was something else for me-- we run the gamut on personal and professional development, leveling up, and how self-awareness ties into it all. In the episode we discuss: How t...
2021-01-061h 02What Happens In Between32: How to Increase Your Discipline with A Dopamine FastFeel like you need a boost in your discipline? Or maybe you just want to shut the noise out for one day and make some tough decisions? A dopamine fast might be what you've been looking for! In this short solo episode, I explain: What a dopamine fast isWho should do a dopamine fastMy personal experience with the practiceThe response I wrote to some questions during my fastSome Questions to ConsiderWhat do you want to have mastered in 10 years?How do you want to serve others...
2020-12-2315 minWhat Happens In Between31: Tapping Into Your Intuition To Create Your Dreams With Ruth NakaarHow do you deal with being homesick? Ruth Nakaar started a restaurant to feel closer to home and culture!Ruth is the founder of Fudena, a fast casual West African restaurant in Philadelphia! She has a background in international development and just received her MBA from Wharton- can we say multifaceted? At the top of 2019, she had no idea that she’d be launching a restaurant, but even during COVID Fudena has been steadily growing. In this episode, Ruth discusses: Why she wanted to diversify her knowledge and talent How her community fostered the growt...
2020-12-1638 minWhat Happens In Between30: How To Master Yourself With Systems with Taylor Dru The Systems GuruThere’s nobody who hates wasting time more than Taylor Dru, and now she helps people run their business more efficiently with systems! Taylor is an entertaining Atlanta transplant who’s gained insight from years of being an executive assistant to understand how to stop herself and others from wasting time. She’s started doing one on one client consultations, but now she’s in a transitional space, trying to figure out how to switch up her services to better fit her vision. In this episode, Taylor shares: How she got her first client from...
2020-12-0947 minWhat Happens In Between29: Best Way To Plan For The New Year2021 is rolling up fast and everyone is on their new year, new me wave! While I don’t subscribe to the Gregorian Calendar, I do appreciate this time of year because planning gets the mainstream hype it deserves.I love planning so this solo episode details how I prep for a new year and why I consistently achieve my goals. I love to figure out the ingredients, behaviors, and input that create an environment where my desired outcomes are possible. I want to share my strategy for planning that sets me up for success.
2020-12-0235 minWhat Happens In Between28: How To Go From Passing Out Business Cards To Being Booked Out 6 Weeks In Advance with Maurice St. RoseMaurice St. Rose is Victoria, British Columbia’s best modern, creative, fade barber and has won 9 awards for his work. In addition to cutting hair, he teaches other barbers and is a Kingdom Beauty Supplies ambassador. Now he’s set his sights on buying a block of his city in order to fulfill unmet community needs. In this episode he illuminates: The importance of curiosity and asking yourself “what if?”How he’s learned the useful business information without a business degreeHis past and future business endeavorsHow he assesses a community need for business viability Why he plays...
2020-11-2548 minWhat Happens In Between27: Millionaire Mindset: How The Former Top Earner And Team Leader Now Tackles Growing A YouTube Channel with Leslie D TuckerLeslie D Tucker has the growth mindset every entrepreneur needs. She can’t stress enough the importance of mentorship, community, and perseverance. With a background in music theater, she went on to become the top earner and recruiter in a networking marketing company. Then in 2020, she decided to do an unpaid internship for a model to learn directly from somebody who was where she wanted to be. Now managing 2 jobs, while trying to grow her own YouTube channel, Leslie doles out potent truths about what it takes to pursue your dreams and how to d...
2020-11-1858 minWhat Happens In Between26: How Investing in Feedback Has Led to Massive Growth in Her Business with Nduulwa KowaNduulwa Kowa is the host of the Dear Diaspora podcast which shares the stories of entrepreneurs and change-makers changing the world across the African Diaspora.She’s passionate about changing the narrative surrounding the African continent, combating issues facing women around the world, leveling the playing field for marginalized groups to ensure equal access to opportunities, and connecting with others to make magic happen.During our conversation she gives amazing tips on asking the questions that allow her listeners to give her rich and in depth feedback. In this episode we discuss, When it’s tim...
2020-11-1153 minWhat Happens In Between25: Break Out of the Box Of Preconceived Labels to Live a Full Life and Pursue Multiple Passions with Sonari ChidiSonari Chidi is an interdisciplinary director, producer, actor, and singer- as well as a second year law student! His film Shattering Refuge has been shown and honored in several festivals, and fun fact: he has a 4 minute reel on IMDB. Sonari has an incredible perspective about finding ways to have his passion for law and film overlap. He is relentless in his belief that all skills in one area in life can be transferred to another area no matter how different they may seem on the surface. Sonari is passionate about helping others and using his g...
2020-11-0452 minWhat Happens In Between24: (re)Introducing: What Happens In Between AND My 2 Steps For Achieving ClarityI am super excited to announce the official rebranding of this podcast!! Forever more this show will be known as What Happens In Between and the focus will be to have candid conversations about the unsexy parts of entrepreneurship. I finally have defined language to explain this podcast!!! I introduce the newly defined show and briefly discuss why I changed the name and description. I also state the structure of the show moving forward. In the second half of this episode, in true fashion of the title, I explain what I experienced between recording th...
2020-10-2818 minWhat Happens In BetweenWhat Happens In Between TrailerThe official trailer for the What Happens In Between podcast! Entrepreneurship is mostly middle parts, don't you want to know how everyone else is doing in between their start and ultimate success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2702 minWhat Happens In Between23: Why Not Having a Plan B Has Helped Her Achieve Every. Single. Goal She Sets Her Mind To with Briana GauseBriana (she/her) is blessed to be a Philadelphia based Filmmaker, Theatre Maker, Painter, And Teaching Artist, Briana’s mission in life is to create opportunities for love and education to thrive through art. This week I am so excited to finally share this episode with you guys! So many delicious gems from my dear friend Briana. She is doing incredible work and cannot be stopped or held back by external expectations. We get into some deep topics such as the insecurity when she no longer had to prove herself because the people around her didn’t que...
2020-10-2158 minWhat Happens In Between22: How Dioganhdih Uses Their Gift To Fight Cultural Erasure (REPLAY)In honor of Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, I am reuploading my conversation with Dioganhdih, who is an indigenous non-binary lyricist, rapper, and activist! When I first encountered Dio, I was subsumed by their energy and saw bits of my experience reflected in their music. During a conversation, Dio opened my eyes to some hard truths and beautiful sentiments. When I asked why they create music and why they are building a platform, Dio said simply "I'm trying to fight the erasure of my people and my culture". That is an enormous weight to carry. Dio...
2020-10-1440 minWhat Happens In Between21.5: How to Prime Your Mindset to Actually Achieve Your Goals with Dr. Antonio HarrisonDr. Antonio Harrison is a father, husband, VR fitness coach, and a former professor of Behavioral Analysis. This conversation was so good, I had to split it into 2 episodes! This part of the episode is more focused on how to craft your thoughts, or inner reality as Doc calls it, in order to actually shape your outer reality. Coach Doc gives actionable advice on lifestyle design to optimize for fulfillment. In this episode we discuss:Performance and authenticity How boredom breeds creativity How he affirms his kids - t...
2020-10-0847 minWhat Happens In Between21: Dr. Anotonio Harrison On How Thinking Changes Your LifeDr. Antonio Harrison is a father, husband, VR fitness coach, and a former professor of Behavioral Analysis. This conversation was so good, I had to split it into 2 episodes! This portion of the episode is more inspirational. This episode gives more context to Coach Doc, his life, and his values. In part one we discuss:Being ready to walk away from a job if needed Why you can’t let pride stop you from fulfilling a dream The journey of a warrior and Eastern Philosophy Importance of sett...
2020-10-0752 minWhat Happens In Between19: Underdogstuff: Overcoming Fear to Achieve Your Deepest DesiresGregory Nesmith has a fascinating background. After being adopted and growing up in Upland, PA, Gregory started his education at the university of Pennsylvania. But when an incredible job opportunity came knocking, Gregory set out for New York where he lived and worked for 20 years. This May, he finally returned home (he reps Philly hard) and finished his Bachelor's degree!!! We get real about how long his fear of starting his own radio show stopped him from creating his platform. Now Gregory is developing Underdogstuff, his new venture aimed at turning savers into first time investors in the areas...
2020-09-2350 minWhat Happens In Between18: How Saddie Baddies Creator Priscilla Agyeman Leveraged Her Curiosity to Create a Thriving Online Community for WoC Mental HealthPriscilla Agyeman MPH, like all of us, saw the rise of the instagram Baddie, but she wanted to challenge the notion that Baddies are effortless and carefree. Especially because Black women are so constantly showing up for others and doing invisible labor without acknowledging its wear and tear on their emotional health, Priscilla created Saddie Baddies. Saddie Baddies is a platform that facilitates conversations about mental and emotional health for Black women. Priscilla provides information from her thorough research of credible sources to help saddie baddies make sure that inner health is as stunning as the outer appearance. On...
2020-09-1649 minWhat Happens In BetweenTyger B on The Pursuit of Self BettermentTyger B has to be one of the most generous people I’ve ever encountered. He has so much to give and he would rather give to the detriment of himself than not give at all. Tyger gives lots of incredible insight on integrity, communication, and time management as a multi-hyphenate. Follow Tyger @tygerb on IG and check out his website tygerb.comIn this episode we discuss: Knowing oneselfInteracting with several mediums as a polymathThe role of Tyger’s values in communicationMany...
2020-09-0952 minWhat Happens In BetweenQuentin Allums on PowerQuentin has accomplished incredible feats, but we dug more into his vision for the future rather than his work in the past. What I appreciate most about this conversation is that Quentin is the type of person who, like myself, can move through disparate topics swiftly and seamlessly. We lot have to stick together! Follow Quentin at @tagjustq across platforms and check out his site: quentinallums.comIn this episode, we discuss: Quentin’s relationship to entrepreneurshipGetting paid to be yourselfTackling big, excit...
2020-09-0243 minWhat Happens In BetweenPaige Garrison on Emotional Honesty, Creative Work and Lucid DreamingLots of tehehes in this episode! Our conversation is all over the map, but the overarching thread is connection through communication. We discuss why unpaid internships shouldn’t exist, the importance of saying exactly what you want in a job, how to make (or stumble into) your creative stamp.Feel free to send me your answers to the Question of the Week @nobodyhidepod on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2644 minWhat Happens In BetweenPelumi Ogundipe on Communication and IntentionalityThis is definitely one of my favorite episodes. Pelumi is incredible and insightful. Great energy! @pelumiogundipe @mightshouseIn this episode, we discuss: Our relationship to religionWhy Black people aren’t allowed to be mediocre Internal pressure to be excellentMaking spaces where individuals can be fully themselves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-201h 06What Happens In BetweenLessons From Emerging LeadersThis is a short solo episode about the key lessons I learned from a week long Seth Godin Akimbo workshop called Emerging Leaders. Next week, we will return to the interview format!! Reach me @nobodyhidepod on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1328 minWhat Happens In BetweenBuilding a Platform With KaoticmovementMacauley Carruthers aka Kaoticmovement chats about creating a platform from his passion.In this ep, we discuss: Frustration with social media algorithmsHow he got his first sponsorFear of heights vs body controlMaucauley says gymNAST a couple timesProduced by Endless River Studios. Follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0542 minWhat Happens In BetweenJust A Grand Old Time With Jordan P WilliamsLet me just say, this a rowdy ride. We sing! (It’s not great). There’s mention of past traumas. Do we talk about cults? No, because I cut that part out! We do talk about why not to do entrepreneurship full time, whether you should chase legacy, what it means for work to resonate, how to find an audience, the best way to amass wealth (the answer is quietly).You can follow Jordan @jpwills23 on Instagram and learn more about him!Produced by Endless River Studios. Follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Host...
2020-07-291h 19What Happens In BetweenHow To Be A Leader Among Leaders With Beverly E SmithMrs. Beverly E Smith is an incredibly accomplished woman and she graced us not only with her presence, but with some serious knowledge for how to go about life and business. Produced by Endless River Studios. Follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2245 minWhat Happens In BetweenThe Role of Content Creation with Kori WintersKori and I discuss our favorite part of the writing process, how writing has helped Kori process life events, and the importance of Black content creators!Check out her website accordingtokori.com and find her across platforms @accordingtokori. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Produced by Endless River Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1545 minWhat Happens In BetweenConversations About Culture With GinaOyo boyo, Gina and I really got into it. We discussed self care for Black women, my childhood trauma, and what it can feel like to exist in a Black body. Don't worry we also giggled sometimes.You can find Gina on Youtube at Conversations About Culture and Instagram @journeywithgina. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Produced by Endless Rivers Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1056 minWhat Happens In BetweenArtistic Diversification With Jason SellersThis episode I chat with long time friend, Jason Sellers aka Echelon the Seeker. We talk about his refusal to have a backup plan to music, how fatherhood has affected his work, and something about COVID and shoes. Find him @echelonseeks on Instagram and Echelon the Seeker on bandcamp. Produced by Endless River Studios. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0135 minWhat Happens In BetweenFinancial Independence with A Purple LifeLiving your passion comes in all forms and functions, and for A Purple Life that means early retirement. Learn about the FIRE movement from a 30 year old black woman who is going to retire in September. APL speaks candidly about her spending and how her retirement plans have and haven’t changed due to COVID. We get real about whether or not FIRE is possible for everyone, and fulfillment through work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2440 minWhat Happens In Between5: How Dioganhdih Fights Cultural Erasure Through MusicDio is an indigeneous non-binary lyricist, rapper, and activist. In this episode I was fortunate enough to learn their story. We discuss how Dio honors their ancestors through their work, why Dio works exclusively with artists of color, and we get a sneak peak into Dio’s upcoming album Born Again Rezbian. Connect with Dio on their website dioganhdih.com or on Instagram @Dioganhdih and check out their new single Stoodis on soundcloud! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1740 minWhat Happens In BetweenPersistence and Personality with Brandon C BallardBrandon deep dives into his winding past from serving in the Army, to nearly being a lifer in the casino industry, to heading marketing for a company he founded with a friend. He discusses how his prioritization of execution has helped his photography business grow faster than he was expecting. We also learn about the foundation of his actions as an entrepreneur: persistence and personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1336 minWhat Happens In BetweenCheck In EpisodeI just wanted to address the state of the nation and how I'm reacting to it. Normal episode coming up on Friday the 12th, then next Wednesday back to regular programming. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1007 minWhat Happens In BetweenDecolonizing Yoga with Owl RareIn this episode we run the gamut of emotions. Owl graciously opens up about the struggle that brought them to yoga and the difficulties of being black in spaces that were created with only white people in mind. Owl also delves into how they’ve found ways to serve the communities that need the healing of yoga most but don’t have a lot of access. Interspersed in all of that, we found space to laugh together. We discuss the importance of showing up for other pocs and taking up space, we get into the capitalization of hobbies, and the...
2020-06-0342 minWhat Happens In BetweenJordan Meachum and the Truth about PageantryToday we learn the truth about pageantry from the reigning Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate, a 10 year pageant veteran, and Ivy League graduate (just sayin). Jordan opens up about her motivation to compete, why it's important that her story specifically is shared at pageants, and what she has learned through a decade of competing. Follow her @jordan.meachum on Instagram and check out the BRAVE organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2736 minWhat Happens In BetweenAl-Tariq Harris and the Power of RepresentationTariq and I geek out over cartoons, discuss the long process of realizing a project, and share how cartoons can be a powerful tool for connection and building community. You can follow Tariq at ToonrificTariq on Youtube, @t00ns.reek on instagram. And he has his own podcast called Sketch The Rhyme available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2036 minWhat Happens In BetweenIntroducing Nobody Comes Here to HideThere is no doubt you can live your passion and be economically stable. We all have the power to shape our own life. The only thing in question is how you get there. Nobody Comes Here to Hide shares the stories of thriving Black creatives living their passion. By listening to their journeys, you can envision your own. Their stories showcase the many ways to achieve one's dreams because your journey to success is rarely what you imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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