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The Great OverthinkerAbsolute Freedom + The Inner Child featuring Makiah GreenJoin the convo as host Jazimar and special guest Emmy Award winner Makiah Green discuss the connection between honoring our inner child and the complex journey to absolute freedom._______________________________________________________Connect with us:website: www.thegreatoverthinker.comIG: @thegreatoverthinkerX: @thegr8overthinkerIf you have any listener questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email us at: thegreatoverthinker@gmail.comConnect with our guest Makiah Green:email: kiahgcreative@gmail.com2023-12-2952 min
The Great OverthinkerAbsolute Freedom + The Inner Child featuring Makiah GreenJoin the convo as host Jazimar and special guest Emmy Award winner Makiah Green discuss the connection between honoring our inner child and the complex journey to absolute freedom. _______________________________________________________Connect with us: website: www.thegreatoverthinker.com IG: @thegreatoverthinker X: @thegr8overthinker If you have any listener questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email us at: thegreatoverthinker@gmail.com2023-12-2852 min
The Great OverthinkerThe Overdrive: Social Media (The Realest Fake Thing)What is your relationship to social media and can you escape its influence? While in Los Angeles traffic, Jazimar shares a realtime stream of consciousness around the impact social media has made on our perceptions of reality. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special announcement regarding our Season 2 finale! 2023-12-2222 min
The Great OverthinkerWhat's Yours Is Yours!From the balcony to the stage! Jazimar and special guest, LaVonce, discuss the journey to truly believing what's yours is yours and the role overthinking plays. Join the convo as the two share the details of how a night out to see Tamar Braxton with a dash of understanding what's yours is yours led to a long time dream being fulfilled.Host: Jazimar • instagram: @jazimarjGuest: LaVonce * instagram: @Follow the show!instagram: @thegreatoverthinkertwitter / X: @thegr8overthinkeremail: thegreatoverthinker@gmail.com2023-11-281h 11
The Great OverthinkerThe Recap: The Renaissance World TourJazimar and returning guest Clay recap Beyonce's 2023 Renaissance World Tour, which includes their experiences attending 2 shows in California. Hitting 3 countries over the span of 6 months, this record setting world tour was the talk of all 2023. Jazimar and Clay attended the September 1st and September 4th shows in Inglewood, CA. One of those nights was of course the hive favorite holiday: BeyDay! (or is B'Day!? You B'day album lovers understand the struggle of this question!).Tune in as they discuss their expectations of the show, Beyonce's growth as a headliner, and settle who really won the mute challenge!2023-11-061h 10
The Great OverthinkerAmaaazing GraceAre you giving yourself enough grace in this hectic world? In this episode Jazimar shares what he has been up to and how he has been prioritizing giving grace to himself in a time of overthinking more than usual. We also review some great live R&B shows as well as a Jazimar birthday recap!Be sure to DM or email us any questions or if you would like to potentially be a guest on the show. Instagram: @thegreatoverthinkerEmail: thegreatoverthinker@gmail.com2023-04-1526 min
The Great OverthinkerBeen Around the WorldHow comfortable are you spending time outside of your current living environment? In this episode shares his experience traveling and the impact traveling outside of his Louisiana bubble has had on his life. We also get into what it would take to move to a new environment and how experiencing new environment plays a part in self identity. Be sure to DM or email us any questions or any cool traveling/moving stories.IG: @thegreatoverthinkeremail: thegreatoverthinker@gmail.com2023-01-2834 min
The Great OverthinkerI'm Just a Danni: Existing Beyond the Binary and the NonIn this episode, Jazimar and Danni Cassette (IG: @dannicassette) have a candid conversation about self identity while exploring some of the common misassumptions that may come with the usage of certain "identifying labels". Danni Cassette shares their unique journey as a non binary person navigating this life and the actions they have taken to exist as the Danni they have always been.Be sure to bless your life with Danni Cassette's music. Their latest single, which is a collaboration with Disney Reimagine Tomorrow, "Go the Distance" is streaming on all music platforms now. Click here to explore...2022-12-161h 05
The Great OverthinkerTGO Old News: That Slap Heard Round the WorldIt's been a little over eight months since the world witnessed Will Smith slap Chris Rock on the 2022 Oscar stage. With each new project, it seems the slap is often still a topic of discussion in the media for each star. In this Old News episode, Jazimar shares his thoughts on the slap and explores the bigger discussion around humanity. TGO Old News explores topics that may not be a "hot topic" anymore. Just because the topic isn't hot doesn't mean the conversation around it isn't relevant. If you have any "old news" you would like us...2022-12-1035 min
The Great OverthinkerRenaissance...A Cultural IconJazimar chats with the homie Najee Omar (IG: @najeeomar) to discuss the greatness that is Beyonce's latest (and still relevant) album...Renaissance. Now that the new release simmer has gone down a bit, we breakdown the album's significance and impact to the culture and how is it truly a genius piece of art. Najee Omar also shares the story behind his Renaissance influenced essay: Renaissance Hits Like the First Time I Kissed a Man. From dissecting each other's Spotify year-end summaries to giving our flowers to some amazing authors, we cover it all! The Overthought starts at 25 min for...2022-12-021h 20
The Great OverthinkerThe Friend Number: A Guide to Managing Friend Time and Intentionality Are you putting your time and energy into those who put time and energy into you? Jazimar shares a guide to help manage time and intentionality with friends especially when the dynamics of those friendships change over time. Tune in to learn more about the four categories of friends you have in your life and if you want or need to move some folks around. Please note that this is not a guide to how to treat friends but a way to be honest about the role your friends hold in your life at any given time and manage...2022-11-2439 min
The Great OverthinkerSay Less...Literally: A Journey to SilenceAre you talking too much? Are people around you talking too much? Clay bae stops by for the first TGO in person chat to discuss his journey to silence and how it saved his life. We also dive into Wakanda Forever (spoiler alert 9min - 11min), Los Angeles's first woman mayor, and so much more. Remember if you have a question for us, DM us on Instagram at The Great Overthinker. P.S. this one is a longer but good one y'all. The Overthought starts at the 30min mark.2022-11-181h 14
The Great OverthinkerBack and Well RestedSurprise! The season 2 premiere of the Great Overthinker is here! Find out what Jazimar has been up to and what took so long to come back. What do you do when you need a break and reset from the thing you love to do? Let's chat! If you have any listener questions, follow and DM us on Instagram at "The Great Overthinker".2022-11-1121 min
The Great OverthinkerDear Journal...2021 is Over!It's time to reflect y'all! I summarize my 2021 and share my hopes for 2022.2021-12-2512 min
The Great OverthinkerBlack Church Rising w/ TimThe Black church has played a major role in shaping Black culture in the United States. Tim joins me in a conversation around how the Black church has impacted our lives and the role of the Black church in today's culture. (Recorded on Mother's Day 2021)2021-12-2445 min
The Great OverthinkerBeyond Dating w/ Rickkay and BradOriginally recorded during Pride Month 2021, Rickkay and Brad share their love story and give us some gems on how to navigate the dating world. 2021-12-2358 min
The Great OverthinkerAnd I'm Still OverthinkingIt's the season 1 finale! In this episode, I revisit a couple personal highlights from the season and reflect on common themes I saw and experienced throughout. I also share my thoughts on a conversation many are having regarding Olympic rules around certain drugs. Remember to email us if you have any listener questions or would like to inquire about being a guest on the show at www.thegreatoverthinker@gmail.com. See y'all next season!2021-07-0938 min
The Great Overthinker A New StageBack in May, Liz joined me to reflect on the career shift that she and many other creative professionals had to make due to the 2020 quarantine.2021-07-0154 min
The Great OverthinkerTGO Storytime: Pride EditionThis episode features a collection of personal stories from members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Storytellers include: Rev. Shon Jackson, Melanie, Clay, Elyakeem Avraham, Nina Love, Kalea McNeill, Shirletha Jordan, and me, Jazimar! Happy Pride y'all!2021-06-2442 min
The Great OverthinkerWheel of Not So Randomness w/ Henry Hank OliverThe homie Henry Hank Oliver joins me for a special Wheel of Randomness episode of The Great Overthinker. We share positive words of advice, explore our relationships with our gifts, and give some love to a fav in today's music. We also each share very random (not so random) little known facts y'all may not have known about. Visit www.thegreatoverthinker.com to hear which author Henry Hank Oliver would like to put us on to. It's a good one!2021-06-171h 16
The Great OverthinkerIn the Key of QueerClay is back to talk with me about queer influences on music both past and present. We also go through Clay's last text messages. Visit thegreatoverthinker.com for this week's #TeamWho bonus clip. 2021-06-101h 04
The Great OverthinkerHot Pink Nails and Durag HangtimeEXTENDED VERSION UPDATED JUN 6 - Raishad and I explore how Black masculinity has impacted our individual gender identity journeys and how implied gender roles can shift when one decides to define gender for themselves. Raishad also shares a family cooking secret they use when preparing one of their favorite dishes. Head over to www.thegreatoverthinker.com to hear this week's #TeamWho bonus clip.2021-06-041h 30
The Great OverthinkerThe Shame EffectDevin and I chat about our complex relationships with shame, how reclaiming your narrative can break shame, and how we can collectively break certain stigmas that can lead to one feeling shame. We also take some time to "thank our mamas"! Visit thegreatoverthinker.com for this week's #TeamWho bonus clip. 2021-05-2759 min
The Great OverthinkerMind Ya Business!Rocky Collins stops by to share some realities that come along with starting a business and being an entrepreneur. Visit calihndsme.com to learn more about Rocky's skincare line for men, Cali Hndsme. Also visit thegreatoverthinker.com for a #TeamWho bonus clip.2021-05-2051 min
The Great OverthinkerSister, Sister! ...and Brother too!Jazimar's sisters, Whitney and "Nuk", join in to discuss how sibling dynamics can play a part in shaping our identity. All three share the challenges that come along with being the oldest, middle, and youngest child. Beauty Plug! Follow Whitney on IG @zenobia_ makeup artist and beauty needs in the Los Angeles area.2021-05-1358 min
The Great OverthinkerDating and DivestingMakiah is in the house to share her experience dating as a Black woman in Los Angeles. Join the convo as we dive deeper into where our concepts of dating originates. Visit www.thegreatoverthinker.com for you weekly #teamwho bonus clip!2021-05-061h 03
The Great OverthinkerPurpose: The Main IdeaMeShae Prophet joins today's episode to help tackle the big question: What is the purpose of life? Also get a tip on how to get things done rather than only idea generate. Visit www.thegreatoverthinker.com for a #teamwho bonus clip!2021-04-2947 min
The Great OverthinkerTo Post or Not to Post?Jazimar and Clay explore how social media and the media as a whole can contribute to overthinking, RIP DMX, and of course...Beyonce! Visit www.thegreatoverthinker.com for a #teamwho bonus clip!Host: Jazimar, Guest: Clay2021-04-2258 min
The Great OverthinkerIntroducing: The Great OverthinkerIf you overthink everything, this podcast is for you! From serious topics to the lighthearted and fun, we'll discuss it all! It's not about having all the answers, but about sharing and growing (with a little randomness along the way)! Subscribe now!2021-04-0803 min