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Surf TownJESCA MAASJESCA MAAS -... Some people surf and that's about it. Some surf and do other stuff as well - and then there are those who don't surf ... or haven't surfed much. But they still tap into surfing for its energy and culture. Sometimes, these latter folk understand surfers better than themselves as surfers often stand too close to the flame. Jesca is one of those that has dabbled and looks in. A creative soul that loves surfing, and not only draws from it but contributes to it. On this SURF TOWN...2025-05-3130 min
My MusicMy Music Episode 245 - Jesca HoopHooked on Hoop!
Coming up, I talk music with the amazing Jesca Hoop!
California-born but now based in Manchester, UK, Jesca Hoop is what you’d call a musician’s musician.
Discovered by Tom Waits and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK.
Her recent album “Order of Romance”, produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit), received huge acclaim from fans and critics alike, and it’s easy to see why: her beautiful songs, roote...2023-07-0438 min
I Am PowerThe Transformative Power of Horses | Jamila Jackson | Epi 48Join us on this week's episode where we delve into the transformative power of horses with Jamila, founder of the Embodied Leadership Project. Jamila shares her own emotional journey that led her to create a safe haven for women seeking deep healing through the undeniable bond with these magnificent creatures. Discover how these graceful beings can help us tap into our inner wisdom, find clarity, and connect with the present moment in a way that only the horse's gentle presence can provide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will leave you in awe of the spiritual connection we...2023-02-1056 min
I Am PowerNavigating Pregnancy For Another Family-Surrogacy | Brittany Richards | Ep 47Empowering Story of Surrogacy: Navigating Pregnancy for Another FamilyIn this episode, join Brittany as she shares her powerful journey of becoming a surrogate mother. She opens up about the risks and challenges involved in the process and shares insights on how she navigated being pregnant with someone else's child while also being a mother to her own children. Listen to her heartwarming story about making another couple's dream of having a family come true, and learn about the beauty of giving from the heart. This inspiring episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking information on surrogacy, and...2023-02-0357 min
I Am PowerTurning Heartbreak Into Power | Sheraton Gatlin | Epi. 46Reaching for the star’s is a metaphor we often hear but how often, in our minds, does it seem feasible? With a shift of mindset and a little wine, your dreams may be closer than you realize. This week we are jumpstarting season 4 with a woman who is inspiring us to keep moving and keep reaching for greatness. 4x best selling author of Bitch grab the wine, and internally published Makeup Artists, Sheraton Gatlin @_sher_is_voirbelle Sheraton shares her powerful story of transformation and overcoming tribulations any mother would dread and how she was ab...2023-01-2755 min
I Am PowerGetting Through The Darkest Time Of The Year | Kim Marie | Ep. 45In this episode of our podcast, we welcome Kim Marie, a wellness expert who specializes in helping women empower themselves through the darkest times of the year. Kim shares her wisdom on how we as humans are nature, not just a part of it, and how spring growth comes after the winter lull. She delves into how connecting within yourself can help us embrace the winter and be patient with the process.Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to navigate the winter months with grace and positivity. Kim's unique perspective on the connection between humans and...2023-01-1347 min
I Am PowerI Took a Month Off Social Media | With Your Host, Jesca | Ep. 44Hey everyone, I just wanted to quickly share with you all what has been going on, where I have been and what you can expect soon from the I Am Power Podcast. As always, thank you for listening. We would love for you to tell a friend about the show so that these messages are able to reach and help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram @iampowerclub, you can follow me, your host @jescajaymes If you feel connected to any of the stories we share check out the art that goes...2022-12-2317 min
Meet Our Makers49. Jesca Hoop - Celebrating Our NatureIn this episode, we get to meet singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop. Speaking to me from her home in the UK (though she's originally from California), Jesca and I discuss her new album, Order of Romance. In this chat, she and I talk at length about the record - as she says at one point, she's not afraid to "talk shop." We also talk about the political and health state of the world - including looking at the US from an expat's perspective - and how she funneled her observations about the goings-on of the world around her into these intimate a...2022-09-2158 min
Off The Beat & TrackSpecial Guest - Jesca HoopWelcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is Jesca HoopI met with Jesca remotely and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, creativity, clubbing, some great records and so much moreHope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast herehttps://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack orwww.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrackOTBAT is proudly sponsored by www.hotelchocolat.com 2022-09-1949 min
Loose EndsIrvine Welsh, Hal Cruttenden, Pearl Chanda, Simon Taffe, Jesca Hoop, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Annie MacManus, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Annie MacManus are joined by Irvine Welsh, Hal Cruttenden, Pearl Chanda and Simon Taffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Jesca Hoop.2022-09-1739 minI Am PowerYou Are Enough | Tamika Wells | Episode 43You are enough. If your algorithm looks like mine then you may see these words float through your feed from time to time. If it doesn’t, I highly recommend you make a way to change that because it’s true. And it’s that simple. There’s no magic spell or special potion you have to drink, because the fact of the matter is, you are!This week we I have the honor of having of sharing with you again, one of the most influential people I have come to know Miss Tamika Wells @sheistamikawells .(In...2022-07-2750 min
I Am PowerReleasing Fear & Letting Love in | Carolyn Bennett-Sullivan | Episode 42Do you ever wonder why you just feel so damn fearful of change or stepping out of your comfort zone? It’s actually human nature to have fear of the unknown but how do we break through that fear to live a powerful and fulfilling life?This week we talk with a woman who knows all about fear and how to liberate that nagging, dreadful mindset. She even wrote a book about it!Carolyn Bennett-Sullivan, author of Get the “F” out! Liberating fear and letting love in, shares with us her personal journey with the subjec...2022-07-201h 01
I Am PowerCreating The Future You Want | Joylyn Howell | Episode 41Sometimes the cards we were dealt from the beginning can seem like the worst hand possible in the game of life. But what you choose to do with those cards can determine your future. This week we find out exactly how one incredible woman took what she was dealt, overcame it and is using her life and experiences to empower others. Meet the inspiring Joylyn, founder of The Funk! As she shares her empowering story of overcoming childhood abuse and domestic violence to create a Co-op Community for creatives and is using her power to inspire and...2022-07-0650 min
I Am PowerSolving The Friendemic | Sabrina Thacker | Episode 40When you do meet someone amazing, trying to be friends with them can be more awkward than dating. And like they say, adult friendships are hard but throw in a global pandemic and it almost seems unobtainable.This week we have the honor of chatting with Sabrina @nobel_land_mermaid who is one of the trio that makes up Solving the Friendemic @solvingthefriendemic . A podcast where they dive deep into the particulars of adult friendships and how to create, resuscitate and facilitate them. Sprinkled with comedy and comfort, this podcast will make you feel just like one...2022-06-2957 min
I Am PowerEmpowerment In The Bedroom | Rena Martine | Episode 39She believes intimacy is our birthright.This week we have the honor of talking with Rena Martine @_rena.martine_ a former LA Deputy District Attorney turned intimacy coach and educator as she shares with us why we deserve to have amazing intimate relationships with ourselves and our partners.Rena takes us on her journey of self discovery as she shares her story of fighting sex crimes for 14 years as a Deputy D.A. and why she left the field to follow her passions for helping women on a more intimate level.Taking the time...2022-06-2255 min
I Am PowerReset and Heal | Alexia Mitchell | Episode 38It’s probably safe to say that we never dreamed of living through or experiencing a world wide pandemic but we did. And while many of us were pushing through and trying to navigate our new day to day lives there were some of us who experienced the ultimate change and that is of losing someone they loved to an illness the world struggled to gain control of.This week we share the story of one woman’s tribulation and how she was able to reset her life and heal.Alexia Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Rese...2022-06-1547 min
I Am PowerScientists Turned Spiritual Healer | Dr. Petra Frese | Episode 37After her life turned upside down from 3 near fatal life experiences, Dr. Petra Frese @dr.petrafrese has made it her mission and dedicated her life to help others heal from trauma, accessing their full brain power, and living in alignment with their souls purpose.In this episode we discuss how there is more than science can explain and how Dr. Petra is using her analytical knowledge and approaches along with her intuition and what is written in her clients soul plan to help them heal as well as live life to their fullest potential.Scientists...2022-06-0850 min
I Am PowerDisability Advocacy & Living with Endometriosis | Anita O’Daniel | Episode 36 As we took time this week here in America to honor the service members that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, sharing this week’s guest and her incredible mission seems right on par. It is our privilege to introduce Air Force Veteran, disability rights and endometriosis advocate, Anita O’Daniel @akod_1208In this episode Anita shares with us her personal experiences with the healthcare system that is tied to veteran care and what has lead her to advocate change and seek a degree to help make those changes. We discuss the importance of resources for vets...2022-06-011h 18
I Am PowerFrom Hot Mess to Awesomeness | Dionne Thomson | Episode 35This week we have the privilege of connecting with Dionne Thomson, personal coach and host of the Hot Mess to Awesomeness podcast as she shares her personal experience with burnout and what lead to cultivating her incredible community of empowering women.Dionne is spreading the message that she “believes every woman can bust through the Bullshit stories that are holding them back, end the battle with their inner critic and learn to embrace their awesomeness.”She shares with us how after years of feeling like no matter what she did or how hard she tried it w...2022-05-2557 min
I Am PowerSuicide & Suicidal Ideation Prevention | Aly McNair | Episode 34TW: Suicide and Suicidal IdeationMay is mental health awareness month and the topic of this weeks episode is probably one of the most important ones we could bring to you.It seems the more I dive into this subject the more I see that so many people have been touched by suicide or suicidal ideation.This week we have the honor of talking to Aly McNair @alymcnair founder of The Glow Stick Project as she shares her personal experience with suicide and how it’s led her towards using her voice to spread aw...2022-05-1851 min
I Am PowerSurviving Maternal Death | Nicole Hall | Episode 33Have you ever heard of Amniotic fluid embolism? I hadn’t until one of Nicole’s videos showed up on my for you page. Nicole survived maternal death. Sounds wild and impossible, right? It’s true, she experienced this rare condition that affected her just moments before she was set to deliver her third baby. Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an extremely rare, but life-threatening complication that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately following labor and childbirth. And tragically a lot of women never make it. Nicole is a part of that extremely small pe...2022-05-1145 min
I Am PowerHealing complex trauma| Ingrid Clayton PhD | episode 32We’re honored to start off season 3 with the incredible Dr. Ingrid Clayton. In this episode we talk about complex PTSD, trauma bonding and her personal healing journey with childhood, narcissistic abuse and the events that led her to creating her memoir.Ingrid shares about her survival and her deep awakening to her own truth with trauma and the abuse she faced as a child. She explains, through this discovery, how she is finally able to take advantage of the tools she’s learned and used to help so many other people in her practice and apply them...2022-05-0455 min
I Am PowerFinding The Right Therapist | Gabriella Drouillard-Moser | Episode 31This week we talk to the wonderful Gabriella Drouillard-Moser who is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC in Lewisville, NC.Gabriella helps guide us on a path towards finding the right therapist for ourselves based on our needs & the therapists specialties. Did you know you can really custom order your therapist? She helps us to really figure out what questions to ask & things to look for in our search for our search for a mental health professional that is best suited for our needs.2022-03-2359 min
I Am PowerHealing The Feminine | Caytlyn Dee | Episode 30What if I told you that your body can heal itself. Would you believe me? Your body has an inborn ability to heal itself, naturally. But what if that power supply is cut off by let’s say, trauma. What happens then?This week we are finding out as we talk to Caytlyn Dee a pelvic care practitioner as she shares her wealth of knowledge and how she is helping women on their journey towards self discovery and self healing through integrative pelvic healing.You might be thinking what the heck is pelvic healing and wh...2022-03-1653 min
I Am PowerLetting it go so you can grow | Patsy Berridge | Episode 29Letting go of old habits and negative thought patterns is hard. Breaking the cycle of addiction is (probably) even harder.This week we talk to the inspiring Patsy Berridge who did both and is using her new life to empower others do the same.Patsy takes us on a journey of growth when she shares with us the details of her childhood and how negative thought patterns coupled with an addiction to alcohol led her down a path of darkness and how she was able to rise above it all.She bravely shares...2022-03-091h 01
I Am PowerBest Friend(s?) The Good, The Bad & The Ugly | Sheena McNeill | Episode 28Can you have more than one? It’s a question we’ve probably all asked ourselves at some point.I’ve had this topic brewing in my head about friendships ever since I seen an Instagram post about “grieving lost friendships.” And I thought, who else to talk to about this, than my very one friend, Sheena.It’s scientifically proven that we are social creatures. We have an innate desire to connect, so why is that so hard sometimes?This week we dive into the topic of friendships and discuss our personal experiences...2022-03-021h 22
I Am PowerA Pregnancy Story | Sarah Brenay | Episode 27A Pregnancy StoryOne women’s story of Adoption, IUI, IVF, And a Near Fatal Delivery.Sarah BrenayWife and Mother of ThreeThis week is all about building families and the beauty and hope of an unconventional approach to parenthood.*We talk with Sarah Brenay, wife and mother of three as she walks us through her heartwarming story of infertility, adoption and a near fatal delivery with twins.Soon after marriage, Sarah and her husband had an immediate desire to start a family but they were quickly fa...2022-02-231h 13
I Am PowerCreating Your Own Success | Danielle Paulo| Episode 26From fashion stylist to CEO Danielle walks us through the steps she took that landed her entrepreneurial spirit into her self made, women ran business. Migrating to the US from the Philippines at the age of three with her family, Danielle saw first hand what it takes to be successful in America and the inequality that is inherently laid out for women in the work force. Seeing her mother work just as hard as her male counterparts to receive equal recognition, Danielle knew at a young age the disadvantages that she would face in the coming years. 2022-02-1647 min
I Am PowerThe Battle Against Body Image & Breast Implant Illness | Dr. Amanda Savage Brown| Episode 25Fillers, nips, tucks, and implants. Plastic surgery is being served up to women on silver platters at an alarming rate with breast augmentation being the number one elected surgery. Oddly enough, a quick google search on plastic surgery you may find it tough to find any negative talk of these procedures. You may have to do a little digging. Unfortunately, for a lot of women who face complications for such surgery’s like our guest Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, you may never find the connection to illnesses linked to plastic surgery (specifically breast implants, which we now kno...2022-02-091h 11
I Am PowerLiving a Vertical Life | Sarah Foley, Vertical Blonde | Episode 24Sarah aka the Vertical Blonde, shares with us how she took an injury that was supposed to disable her and turned it into a mission to help and inspire women around her and beyond. When Sarah experienced an ATV accident in 2012 that left her paralyzed from the chest down she found herself in a dark place for years. It wasn’t until her family moved to Maui that her life began to shift. There she sought therapy for her physical, emotional and mental well-being. In Maui she found acceptance, healing and the inspiration to help others. From thi...2022-02-021h 00
I Am PowerFreedom from A High Demand Religion: Mormon| Lexie George| Episode 23It’s never easy going against the grain but could you imagine rebelling against everything that you’ve grown up believing is true? Turning away from the very core of your family’s way of life? Lexie did just that when she made the brave decision to walk away from her Mormon faith a few years back. She experienced backlash and religious persecution from her family and the church she once knew. In this episode Lexie shares her personal experiences with the Mormon faith and the reasonings behind her choice to leave and seek a life of...2022-01-2653 min
I Am PowerEscaping Amish Culture| Lizzie Ens| Episode 22Have you ever wondered how much strength it takes to leave everything you know behind to follow your heart? And we mean truly leaving everything you know and love behind. With nothing but the clothes on her back Lizzie did just that. In this episode we talk to the incredible Lizzie Ens as she walks us through her life as an Amish child and woman when shares the events that lead to her decision to leave everything she knew behind, including her family and live a life she always knew she wanted. She shares a...2022-01-191h 06
I Am PowerBalancing Motherhood, Mental Health & Your Identity| Chynna Victoria| Episode 21Apology : We experienced some internet connectivity problems during recording process that resulted in some overlapping audio in spots. We apologize for this, however this is a great interview and we appreciate you checking it out! If bubbly and real had a baby, this is her! We’re so pumped to introduce this week’s guest Chynna Victoria and share her story and advice on balancing motherhood, mental health, and your identity. It gets rough sometimes, we know! But she explains the importance of balancing self and family and how embracing your identity (not loosi...2022-01-121h 03
I Am PowerTrauma Responses and Implants (of any sort) |Cassandra Hope| Episode 20This week I talked with Cassandra, a Functional Trauma Therapist about healing the gut-brain connection with people who have experienced early childhood traumas and/or a myriad of traumas. How people who tend to, depending on their lifestyle or genetics develop pathologies. From autoimmune diseases to mental health disorders, she shares with us her discoveries and how patients relapse with medical diets when we don't address our specific traumas. She suggests we cannot begin to heal until this is done.What does this mean?What does this look like? 2022-01-0553 min
I Am PowerSeason 1 Wrap Up | Thank You! | Episode 19Thank you so much for an amazing first season of I Am Power! We’re taking a quick break to rest, reflect and renovate! In the process we hope to launch our new website, troubleshoot some audio issues we encountered and revamp to give you the best podcast experience! We have a line up of incredible guest just waiting for you to hear their empowering stories come December 1st 2021.We encourage you to subscribe to our channels so you don’t miss the new season of I Am Pow...2021-10-2009 min
I Am PowerSex Ed for Adults? The Ins and Outs we're scared to talk about | Jayna Swan | Episode 18THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT CONVERSATIONS THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR A YOUNGER AUDIENCE.What if there was Sex Education for adults? But wait, there is and it’s not google!This week we talk with Love and Intimacy Coach Jayna Swan about the importance of knowing our bodies our boundaries and how to talk with our lovers to get the most out of our sexual relationships. But most importantly, she shares the health benefits and how to achieve a deeper level of connection and intimacy.In this episode Jayna taps on her own jo...2021-10-131h 09
The Filipino American Woman Project127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca Prudencio127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca PrudencioThis conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xCMLYFf2ZcEFrom sharing her director’s process as “the strategic artist” to working through a recent divorce, Jesca Prudencio implores us all to lead life with curiosity. “I always start with a question.”Raised by a mom & dad who supported her dreams of being in the performing arts from a young age, Jesc...2021-10-081h 02
I Am PowerMurder, Betrayal, & Her Journey for Justice| Amy B. Chesler | Episode 17TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about domestic violence and murder and may not be suitable for younger audiences.Note to add: we experienced slight audio issues with this episode and are working to correct it. Thank you for your understanding and sticking with us while we work through this!Amy B. Chesler, Author, award-winning blogger and actress shares with us her journey of healing and success after her mother’s death.Amy, has always had a passion for literature and film but it wasn’t until she experienced the unthinkable and survived domestic viol...2021-10-0657 min
I Am PowerSurviving Meningitis: Amputations, recovery & mindset |Juttima| Episode 16Just 3 short years ago Juttima experienced the unthinkable. What started out as a normal day for her quickly spiraled into a life-changing moment when she found herself in a hospital bed fighting for her life.In a matter of hours, she became deathly sick when doctors discovered she had contracted meningococcal meningitis disease. She wakes up (a week later) to find her life and body very different from what she remembered. Juttima takes us through her incredible story of survival, will power and recovery as she made the tough decision to amputate both of her legs and tips...2021-09-2948 min
I Am PowerHealing Trauma with Energy | Jasmine Montoya | Episode 15Inner Peace? What does that mean and how to we achieve it?Energy and Shamanic sound healer, trauma healer and medium, Jasmine Montoya dives deep into the reasons why trauma, and spiritual healing is important to live healthy, happy lives.Through her own journey of adversity, trauma and judgment she discovered her inner power to bring peace and healing to herself and others with her gifts. She has dedicated her purpose to helping those who seek “SELF-ACTUALIZATION and self-love” through the practices of energy, spiritual and shamanic sound healing.For those seeking to get out of thei...2021-09-221h 02
I Am PowerDomestic Violence, Recovery, Healing and Resources | Author Marva J. Edwards | Episode 14Statistically, About 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. This week as we talk to Author Marva J Edwards about her experience with domestic violence, she shares how she stepped into her own power to escape her abuser, and how she has turned her story into a mission to help others heal. Years after she rebuilt her new life she realized the need for a safe space for survivors to continue their healing journey as well as a place to connect with other survivors, thus creating MOM-ministries. An outreach program equipped to empower and help those s...2021-09-1554 min
I Am PowerThe Seeds We Plant | Destini Ann | Episode 13The guru of peaceful parenting Destini Ann shares with us the importance of mindfulness and empathy while we raise the youth of tomorrow. She’s devoted her platforms to spreading a message of positivity and relatability when it comes to parenthood. Listen in to hear her story of how she came to be the Mother she is today and how she’s using her power to help others who seek to make a change in their own parenting styles.To follow along her journey and be a part of her growing community you can find her on Inst...2021-09-0848 min
8 ou 80#11 // lorde solar power - e nesse verão nada mais importaE NESSE VERÃO NADA MAIS IMPORTA! que verões são esses? análise do mais novo álbum das bronzeadas que pegam sol na laje 2021-09-0421 min
I Am PowerThe Montage | 10 Guests |Episode 12Continuing our celebration of our 10th episode drop and while I gear up for my new guest, I thought it would be fun to share with you my favorite moments from my last 10 episodes! Drop a comment below to let me know which episode impacted you the most!We’re all growing and learning each and every day and I feel so honored to have had these amazing humans share with my their incredible stories of transformation! Reminder guys, you are power! Just flip the switch!We’re excited to be on this journey with all...2021-09-0148 min
I Am PowerLet's Celebrate | Jesca Jaymes | Episode 11We’re celebrating the 10th episode of I Am Power, so let’s talk a little bit about what sparked this idea! Find out some juicy details of how our Founder and Host Jesca Jaymes discovered her talent for art and how it landed her here today with all of you guys! We’re excited to be on this journey with all of you and we’re looking forward to the impact we can all make together! Like and subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss an episode! Fo...2021-08-2523 min
I Am PowerThe Skin I'm In | Chloe Bean | Episode 10Researchers discovered that children begin to express concerns about their bodies as young as age 5. FIVE!!!Media gets the bulk of the blame for airbrushing models and celebrities into unrealistic, and typically unattainable beauty standards. Then we blame society for glorifying these retouched versions of people. But did you know studies show that parents usually play a role in influencing their children? Makes sense, as we tend to verbally display our own insecurities and dislikes with our bodies. So how do we break this cycle? How do we genuinely instill into our children that they...2021-08-1847 min