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Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart75. Creating a Culture of Care with Na'Kole WatsonNa'Kole Watson is a powerhouse of compassion, education, and care. She is a suicide prevention solutionist but as she makes clear in this chat, suicide prevention is not about handing out pamphlets or gaining all the right materials. This conversation is now required listening for every human because her work is breaking down the walls around suicidal ideation and how to support your community without fear of the future or what you cannot control. Links + Resources for this episode: Na'Kole on Twitter Join The Love Bridge with Na'Kole American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Become a Patron...2023-03-1944 min

The Conscious Fire CultureNa'Kole Watson: Suicide PreventionNa'kole Watson shares her journey about suicidal thoughts and how to prevent suicide after surviving over 20 attempts. She goes deep into spiritual abuse, what the other side felt like, and how she helps others get help and prevent their own suicide. If you have ever had suicidal thoughts before you need to listen to this episode. Links: https://nakolewatson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nakolewatson/ https://www.facebook.com/NaKole 2021-04-2249 min

Traumatic Transformations with Gunjani PatelEp. 30: Things you were afraid to know and ask about suicide with Na'Kole Watson.In this episode Na'Kole and I discuss - - Depression, Trauma, Mental Illness - Tips on what should you do, and what should you not do. - Resources she put together to help you help others, save lives, and prevent suicide. Pardon my language stating "commit suicide" (which I was made aware of by a colleague post-publishing) instead of "Died by suicide". In my effort to destigmatize mental health issues it's important that I correct my shortcomings as I learn and grow through this public platform. Follow me on Fac...2021-02-2349 min

Declare It with Khadijah RBzI am the Fruit SELF-CONTROL with Na'Kole WatsonThis week we embark upon the topic of self-control with Na'Kole Watson, suicide prevention specialist. Join the conversation.2020-12-0724 min

The Phil Drysdale Show087 - Na'Kole Watson - Even Jesus Had a Panic AttackNa'Kole Watson is The Life Snatcher. She is a suicide prevention superwoman and in this episode we go deep on suicide and mental health in the church. We talk about what the church needs to be doing better, why there are so many suicides among leaders in the church and what theology in Christianity actively contributes to mental health issues. You can check out Na'kole at her website here: https://nakolewatson.com/ or on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nakolewatson/ Support my work and join our private online community: ╰►Via my site: https://www.phildrysdale.com/partner ╰►Via Patreon: https...2020-11-051h 51

The On-Air AdvocateNa'Kole Watson, The Life ProtectorAs we continue our MinorityMental Health Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome Na’Kole Watson, The Life Protector. Na’Kole Watson is a thirty-five-year-old trailblazer who hails from the small town of Kenly, North Carolina. As a survivor of over twenty-two suicide attempts (she stopped counting after the twenty-second), she is extremely familiar with the effects that suicidal ideation, bullying and abuse can have on an individual. Because of the things she endured, she began to position herself as a resource and a place of safety for those who have endured (or are currently enduring) simil...2020-08-0930 min

As Told by KoleHow Can You Love God and Say You’re Depressed?Hey, y'all!!! I hope all is well! Today's episode is all about not letting people punk you and make you feel unworthy because you have a mental health challenge. We ain't even going out like that! Enjoy today's episode, and be sure to sign up for class! http://nakolewatson.com/masterclass 2020-05-2100 min

As Told by KoleI’m Afraid to be GreatHey y'all hey!!! Today's episode is full of transparency, a semi-sermon and all of that! It's all about how sometimes we fear being great because of the responsibility that comes along with it as well as the pain inflicted by others who were to us what we are now called to be to others. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it teaches you something! When you're done listening, be sure to hop on over to http://nakolewatson.com/masterclass to register for "I Love God, but I HATE my Life" that happens...2020-05-1900 min

As Told by KoleLGBTQ LoveHey y'all hey!!! Today's episode is nothing but love for the LGBTQ Community. You are seen. You are heard. You are LOVED!!! This episode may be triggering for some, so if things about LGBTQ people, inappropriate touching, etc. trigger you, go ahead and skip out on this one. Nothing but love for you! Resources mentioned: http://TheTrevorProject.org, The SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline (888-234-7243) and the Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860 for USA, 877-330-6366 for Canada). Visit http://NaKoleWatson.com to connect with me! Talk soon!2020-05-0700 min

As Told by KoleUndiagnosedHey y'all hey!!! It has been soooooo long since I have been on the podcast scene! Way too long! I'm back tho, with another season full of awesome INspiration and empowerment! I'm so excited about that! Today's episode is about undiagnosed mental health issues. I give y'all my theory about why so many people go undiagnosed. Be sure to share this episode with someone who may need it! Also, be sure to visit http://nakolewatson.com to connect with me and get even more good stuff! Be lifted!2020-05-0500 min

As Told by KoleThe Power of I AMHey everybody! I did a teaching last night on Facebook Live and I talked about how important the two words "I AM" are. Everyone was so blessed by it that I decided to turn it into a podcast episode! Enjoy! XOXO, Na'Kole Join the As Told By Kole Family!!! Subscribe to receive podcast notes, updates, special offers, bonus teachings... and MORE! Join the Fam! We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered By ConvertKit .formkit-form[data-uid="abc5d5400e"] *{font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;}.formkit-form[data-uid=&q...2018-08-1600 min

As Told by KoleConfabulationHey, y'all! I'm back on! Today's episode is somewhat of a "bridge"... I'm working on new branding, content and all kinds of stuff for you all... so come back tomorrow for the update episode! XOXO, Na'Kole P.S. - Be sure to join my online community by leaving your name and email address! I would LOVE for you to join my online family! [convertkit form=719741]2018-08-0100 min

As Told by KoleIBITBM – Rodney PowellLISTEN!!! It's Rodney's BIRTHDAY!!!! What a better way to celebrate him than to air the awesome interview it did with him! Enjoy his humor, wisdom and insight - and be sure to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Instagram: _RodneyPowell Twitter: Rods_Remarks Facebook: Rodney Powell 2018-04-1000 min

As Told by KoleIBITBM – Khas DockHey there!!! Today's episode is all about empowering the black man. I'm so so so excited to be bringing you this power-packed interview with my buddy Khas Dock! I'm just gonna drop his contact information and be on my way. Have an epic day! Show love to yourself and others. Be great! I speak life to you and to everyone and everything connected to you! XOXO, Na'Kole ♥ Khas A. Dock • Grace Agent/Author/Ghostwriter/Blogger/Speaker Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat: @KhasDock Facebook: Khas Dock 2018-03-2900 min

As Told by KoleIBITBM – Marques Harrington (Part Two)FAM!!! Long time, no talk. I'm telling y'all... The fight I've had to go through to get these podcasts to you has been UNREAL! However, that just lets me know that I'm on track. I'll keep fighting as long as it means that we keep winning! Today, let's finish up our interview with Mr. Marques Harrington! This interview was soooooo dope, and Marques dropped A LOT of amazing knowledge and insight! I enjoyed interviewing him not just because he's one of my best friends, but because he is highly intelligent and super dope! Be sure...2018-02-1600 min

As Told by KoleIBITBM – Marques Harrington (Part One)Hey family! Long time no podcast! I have been revamping and reworking things, AND THEN I had some technical difficulties... but I AM BACK! As you know, this month, I'm gonna bring you awesome interviews with amazing African-American men. Why? Cuz why not? Today's interview is with the awesome and amazing Marques Harrington, who is a teacher with Pitt County Schools and a Youth Pastor serving a Faith Church, Greenville! I will post my takeaways from this interview after it has fully aired, but this was a great episode! Enjoy, share, and feel free to comment! XOXO, Na'Kole 2018-02-0900 min

As Told by KoleGuard Your FocusYou know how it is. You go to bed at night determined to be productive the next day. You get up and get ready for a killer day of productivity and results, and little by little, more and more things come to take your focus. It happens more often than not, right? Yeah. I know all about it. ALL ABOUT IT. My focus has been completely gone for almost two weeks. COMPLETELY GONE. Here’s the thing, though: Bills are still gonna come. People still need to be ministered to. The job is still gonna want you there. Nothing we are responsib...2018-01-2200 min

As Told by KoleNo More SaviorsThis is gonna be a short and sweet episode. I know that people are panicking and upset about what is going on with the government. I don’t really know but a small portion of what’s going on, because I don’t watch television and I don’t allow myself to be emotionally manipulated by the media. But I do know that the government has shut down, and I know that people are really stressed about it. Let me tell you something. There are no more saviors. Every savior that was supposed to come has already come. There’s nothing else to...2018-01-2100 min

As Told by KoleMoving OnI’m not gonna lie to y’all. Aunt Mary’s death did a number on me… but not for the reasons you may think. For starters, her death did not come as a surprise at all, and I had actually told one of my friends that I thought she was going to die on my grandma’s birthday. However, as you know, no matter how much you know or how prepared you are, you’re still not ever fully ready. What bothered me the most about losing my Aunt Mary was that she was the last piece of my grandma I had le...2018-01-2000 min

As Told by KoleFake PeopleI am a whole lot of things. Too many things at times. But if there is one thing I’m NOT, it’s fake. I’m not fake by a longshot. And sometimes, this works against me… but I’m not changing it. If I don’t rock with you, I don’t rock with you. This doesn’t change when we get in front of people. It doesn’t change at church. It doesn’t change when we are with mutual friends. It just doesn’t. I made up my mind that in 2018, I’m not gonna tolerate fake people. You’re either gonna be w...2018-01-1900 min

As Told by KoleMy Aunt MaryIf you’re my Facebook friend, you know all about my Aunt Mary. She means soooo so so so much to me. I absolutely LOVE her life. She became ill with pneumonia last month, and although I was told that she would recover, somehow I knew that she wouldn’t, so I made it my business to go and see her. When I got there, I talked to her and she squeezed my hand. I told her things about how life was and where she was going and how beautiful everything would be… and by the time I got ready to leave, i...2018-01-1800 min

As Told by KoleAnnie RuthIf you know me, you know how much my grandma means to me. My grandma was and is EVERYTHING to me. She raised me, she taught me so much of what I know, and she prepared me to be the awesome person I AM today. And that’s not bragging or being arrogant… I hope you think you’re awesome because I definitely think I’m awesome. I think you’re awesome too. Back to my grandma… Today is her birthday. So many cool people were born on this day: Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, Betty White, Jim Carrey, Steve Harvey, Dwayne Wade, Benjam...2018-01-1700 min

As Told by KolePursue and RecoverI’m gonna tell y’all one of my FAVORITE Bible stories. It’s all about my man King David. You can find it in I Samuel 30. As a matter of fact, I’m just gonna read it to you. 1 Samuel 30 Amplified Bible (AMP) David’s Victory over the Amalekites 30 Now it happened when David and his men came [home] to Ziklag on the third day, [they found] that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev (the South country) and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; 2 and they had taken captive the women [and all] who we...2018-01-1600 min

As Told by KoleThe Charlotte ThreeToday I’m going to be discussing a very sensitive topic. If you’re triggered by suicide or murder, now is a good time for you to hop off and catch me tomorrow. Otherwise, let’s go. I am going to spend the next few moments talking about Christina Treadway. Christina was thirty-four years old. She had two kids: a seven-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. For reasons that remain unknown, Christina stabbed her two babies, left them at home to die, and jumped off a interstate bridge, killing herself. If you have seen this story on Facebook, I’m sure you’ve s...2018-01-1500 min

As Told by KoleStop Stealing!Do you remember when you had to write papers in school? What is one of the first things your teacher went over with you? Plagiarism. Right? Stealing others’ words and using them as your own. It wasn't right to do when we were in school. As a matter of fact, I remember students getting expelled from college for plagiarizing. I’m sure a lot of you can attest to the fact that it was a huge deal to even be suspected of using someone else’s work as your own. So… Having said that, let me tell y’all about what has bee...2018-01-1400 min

As Told by KolePush ThroughLife is not always easy, fam. It’s not. Sometimes, normal day-to-day activities can seem like too much for you to bear. Trust me, I have been there too many times - and I don’t mean way back in the past, either. I’ve had days like that just this year. I’m gonna give you two words that are gonna help you when you have days like that. Push through. It may sound cliche, but it’s what you have to do. You have to use whatever strength you have and push through. I’m gonna give you three things that I...2018-01-1300 min

As Told by KoleSearching for a MiracleI hope you guys are having an amazing morning. It’s a rainy day here in North Carolina, but that sleep I got was amazing because of it! No matter what the situation may be, there’s always some good in it somewhere. So let me tell y’all a quick story about me. I don’t watch television. If you know me, you know that. Well the other day I went out to eat at Moe & D’s in Rocky Mount (a very awesome black-owned restaurant, might I add and plug), and I looked up at the tv screen and disc...2018-01-1200 min

As Told by KoleBIG News for February!Fam!!! I have some HUGE NEWS for February! If you follow me on social media, you already know… but if not, here it is! During the month of February, I will be doing a podcast series entitled, “I Believe in the Black Man”. I’m going to interview twenty-eight African-American men who are making a difference in their communities. Let me just give you a quick rundown: Interviews are being conducted from now until January 27, 2018. The podcast series will air the entire month of February 2018. All that is required is that you be an African-American male who is making a positive imp...2018-01-1100 min

As Told by Kole“NO” ExplanationI’m gonna set somebody free today. Are you ready? You don’t always have to explain your “no”. Disclaimer. I’m not telling you to disobey your parents. I’m not telling you to be insubordinate to anyone who is in a position of authority. So don’t be like “Well NO, and Na’Kole said I don’t have to explain anything to you.” Don’t do that, okay? Thanks. Seriously, though. You don’t have to explain your “no” all the time. If someone asks you to do something, you can say, “I’m not going to be able to do that”, and that’s good enough...2018-01-1000 min

As Told by KoleWhat Do You Desire?Today’s podcast is about desires. I don’t think we understand the power of desire. For one, our desires tell a lot about who we are as individuals. They speak to the condition of our hearts. They show us how we are viewing the world. They show us how spiritually and emotionally healthy we are. Desires speak to us in ways that nothing else does. I’m going to challenge you to think about your desires today. First question: What do you desire? Really take some time to think about that. Next question: Why do you desire that thing? That’s it. Eva...2018-01-0900 min

As Told by KoleBusy WorkRemember when you were in school and the teacher gave you busy work? Didn’t you just hate it? I remember every time we would have certain substitutes, we would KNOW that we were going to have worksheets to do all day. You could bank on it being the most boring day ever, and you could also bank on the fact that the sub wasn’t gonna grade any of those papers, and neither was the teacher. I’m gonna tell you something I have learned. A lot of people who claim to be so busy are just doing busy work. How...2018-01-0800 min

As Told by KoleNo News = Good NewsGrowing up, any time my grandma hadn’t heard from someone in a while, she would say, “No news is good news”. I totally get it. Most of the time, if you haven’t heard from someone in a while, it is because they are off living their life and investing their time and energy into pursuing and fulfilling their goals. I totally get it. Now being a suicide prevention specialist, let me pause and say that of course this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still check on people when you haven’t heard from them - but I still understand...2018-01-0700 min

As Told by KolePreparation is KeyWord on the street is that Benjamin Franklin said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I wholeheartedly agree with this statement, and I’m gonna tell you why. I have spent a good portion of my life allowing life to live me. What does that mean? Quite simply, I would just take whatever came my way. Of course I had goals, I had hopes and dreams and everything - but I hardly ever sat down and got a concrete plan in place. And when I did, more often than not, I allowed life to knock me of...2018-01-0600 min

As Told by KoleStrengthen Your BrothersI’m gonna be honest with you guys. Even with this new year coming in, I have still been sidetracked. I was getting ready to write today’s episode, and it dawned on me that I AM STILL wasting a lot of my time. Let me explain. There are some people who just aren’t gonna get it. It doesn’t matter how much you want them to get it. It doesn’t matter how much you invest into them. They’re not gonna get it. They’re not gonna grow. They’re not gonna go after their dreams. They’re not gonna “stop their st...2018-01-0500 min

As Told by KoleEvaluate Your Daily RoutineYesterday, I gave you some questions to ask yourself about the five people you spend the most time with. Be sure to check out Episode 64 if you missed it. Today, we are going to evaluate our daily routine. Sometimes in life, we feel stuck. We feel like we don’t have any momentum at all. The best way to get to the bottom of this is to examine and evaluate our daily routine. Why? Because sometimes, it’s the things we do every day that cause us to feel the way we feel. For example, some people dread Mondays and it has nothi...2018-01-0400 min

As Told by KoleEvaluate Your ConnectionsFam. It’s time to do some evaluating. The first thing we are going to evaluate is our connections. I’m going to ask you a series of questions, and I want you to think about the people you are connected to. You don’t have to do anything with this information if you don’t want to, but I’m gonna challenge you to think about it. Ask these questions about the five people you spend the most time with. Ready? Let’s go. Question 1: Does this person add anything to your life? Question 2: How does being around this person make you fe...2018-01-0300 min

As Told by KoleDo Not FearWe are in a whole entire new year. Isn’t exciting? Although I know that we greet the new year with lots of excitement and anticipation, I also know that some of us still have anxieties and fears. It’s understandable. You start out a year being happy and excited, and then something happens that devastates you, and you feel disappointed. Then when another year comes in, you’re scared to really get excited because you feel like you’re setting yourself up for the same disappointment again. Let’s deal with this today. 2018 is not going to be perfect. No year can be pe...2018-01-0200 min

As Told by KoleHappy 2018!We made it, fam! Happy New Year! I pray that this year is all you could ever want and need and more! I’m gonna give you seven things to do this year. Live. Live your life. Don’t you let 2018 happen to you. You happen to 2018! Walk with God. Walk. Keep it moving. Make progress. Just make sure you do it with an awareness of who God is, what God requires and what God has given to you. Stay free. Apologize when needed. Forgive when needed. Ask God for understanding, innerstanding and overstanding. Keep your perspective high. Whenever you feel yourself bein...2018-01-0100 min

As Told by KoleThe Last DayToday is the last day of the year. I’m glad. I’m VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY GLAD. 2017 has been a lot. It has been wonderful at times, it has been horrible at times, but it has always worked for my good. 100% of the time. I don’t really have any major regrets… I’m just ready for it to be over with. Here are the top three lessons I’ve learned in 2017: My relationship with God is just that: MY relationship WITH GOD. I did a whole podcast about this lesson, so be sure to check out Episode 58. The Kingdom of God is wo...2017-12-3100 min

As Told by KoleThe Power of PlaylistsI AM absolutely and positively a music fanatic. I LOVE music. I have music notes tatted on me, I have “#iSing” tatted on me - I am absolutely in love with music. To know me is to know this. Today, I want to talk to you about the power of playlists. I use playlists for EVERYTHING. Why? Because music has proven to be mood-altering. Music gets me through EVERYthing. This podcast is gonna be short because I’m gonna give you an assignment. I want you to create some playlists. If you’re not a music person, reach out to me and I’ll help y...2017-12-3000 min

As Told by KoleIt’s Okay to Grow UpGrowing up. Some people say it’s hard to do. We all know about growing pains, right? Growing up is definitely not always the easiest thing. If you are a millennial, you already know how hard “adulting” can be. Sometimes, you just don’t feel like doing it. I get it. Let’s think about it, though. When you are young, the doctors always check to make sure that you’re growing properly. If you’re not, they call it “failure to thrive”, which means that you’re not gaining the weight you should be gaining as you grow. Now let’s take that example and l...2017-12-2900 min

As Told by KoleReflectionsReflections. 2017 is coming to an end… quickly. We only have a little bit of time before 2018 gets here… and this is a good time to reflect on our year. If you haven’t been reflecting, I would definitely encourage you to do so. Just make sure that you’re doing it from a healthy place and not one of condemnation. We don’t live in condemnation. As I look back over 2017, I can definitely say that I have grown. Let’s talk about my spiritual growth first. This year, I have really learned that my walk with God is just that: MY walk… with...2017-12-2800 min

As Told by KoleBe GentleI have a serious message for you today. I’m gonna make this a short podcast, but it’s gonna be an impactful one. I’ve got two words for you: Be gentle. You NEVER know what someone else may be going through. Be gentle with people. I’m not telling you to let people talk to you any kind of way or treat you any kind of way, but what I AM telling you is to be gentle. You can be firm and still be gentle. You can say what you mean and mean what you say without being abrasive. Peo...2017-12-2700 min

As Told by KoleA Guarded MindAs many of you may know, I AM no stranger to suicidal ideation. I’m no stranger to feeling like life would be better for me if it ended. No stranger at all. I’ve had a lot of material things in my lifetime. I know what it is to have all the money you need. I know what it is to not want for a single thing. I know a few famous people. I have traveled a whole lot in my lifetime. I had all of these things going for myself, but I hadn’t allowed myself to have the one thing...2017-12-2600 min

As Told by KoleMerry Christmas!!!It’s Christmas!!!! Goodness gracious. I’m not really in the Christmas spirit, but I’m so glad to be alive! We had such an amazing Christmas Eve service at church yesterday. It was so good to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. There were a few tears here and there, but through it all, we had an amazing time. I’m spending this Christmas by myself, and although I was kinda sad about it at first, it is totally okay. I’m taking some time to work on some amazing things for my tribe and I’m enjoying some amazing movies...2017-12-2500 min

As Told by KoleThe Last WeekDo you remember the end of 2016? Do you remember all the plans you made for this year? Do you remember any of the dissapointments you felt at the end of last year? Did you promise yourself to make better use of your time this year? Did you make resoluations last year? Did you make goals? Do you remember what it felt like to be at the end of 2016? Were you excited? Did you feel accomplished? Did you feel like you failed? Here we are at the last week of 2017. The very last week. I can honestly look back and say that I didn...2017-12-2400 min

As Told by KoleWhat Do You Have?This time of year is so hard for so many people, and I think the pressure some of us put on ourselves is so unfair. Let me just break it on down. You do not have to go in debt trying to give people the world. You don’t have to sit around and beat yourself up because you can’t buy your kids anything for Christmas. There are too many toy giveaways and other charity events going on for you to be somewhere stressing about what you don’t have. And I’m not saying this from an insensitive place because...2017-12-2300 min

As Told by KoleKeep Your Emotions in MotionI’m a huge fan of etymology. Etymology is the study of words. So often, we use words and we have no idea what they REALLY mean. Let me give you an example: Webster defines “entertain” as "to show hospitality to or to provide entertainment for." So. Having heard that, you would think that anything here to entertain you was just something to make you feel good, keep you amused or to take you out of your regular routine for a positive purpose, right? Nah. Here’s the breakdown of what entertain REALLY means. It means "to keep up, maintain...2017-12-2200 min

As Told by KoleWhen “Me Too” is NOT AppropriateOne thing I love about us human beings is our ability to sympathize and empathize. Here’s a refresher for those who may have forgotten the difference: sympathy is when you feel sorry for someone, and empathy is when you are able to put yourself in the person’s shoes (often because you have been in a similar situation). Sympathy says “I am sorry you’re in pain”. Empathy says “I feel our pain”. You don’t have to have experienced the same thing as a person to feel their pain, but having similar experiences often makes it easier to empathize with a per...2017-12-2100 min

As Told by KoleTHANK YOU!!!Today is our FIFTIETH EPISODE together!!! WOW!!! Thank you soooooooo much for supporting my podcast. I really, really REALLY appreciate it more than you will ever know! It’s only gonna get better from here. Starting in January, I’m going to be interviewing people from all over the world who have powerful and amazing stories to tell. In February, I will be doing a series entitled “I Believe in the Black Man”, and I will be highlighting African-American males who are making a difference in this world. If you are one or if you know of one, please let me know! Th...2017-12-2000 min

As Told by KoleDon’t Take it PersonalIf there is one thing you should know about me by now, it’s that I believe in SELF-reflection. I believe that we often get so caught up in the lives and affairs of others that we forget to look at ourselves. One thing I know for sure is that life is ALWAYS teaching us. Every situation you will ever face came to teach you. Every single one. So often, we will learn a piece of a lesson, and before we can even walk that part out, we are all ready somewhere trying to teach the lesson to someone else. I know...2017-12-1900 min

As Told by KoleDon’t Take it PersonalI wish I could tell you that this is one of the greatest lessons I’ve ever learned, but I don’t really think I have mastered it yet. I’m trying, though! Here we go. A lot of what we think is personal really isn’t personal in the sense that we often believe. What a person does to you isn’t “personal”. It’s a reflection of something that is within that individual that they are attempting to project onto you. However, the “personal” part is making sure that you uncover and understand what it is that you are to learn from the expe...2017-12-1800 min

As Told by KoleRoller CoastersRoller coasters. You either love them or you hate them. You know the routine. You stand in line. You wait. You get up to the front of the line. You have second thoughts. You get on. You call on Jesus, pray and do all that stuff, even if you don't even pray on a regular basis. You take a deep breath. You take off. The screaming commences. You don’t really know what’s happening or where you’re going. You close your eyes, but they you open them because you want to see what’s going on. You go up… and up, and up...2017-12-1700 min

As Told by KoleIt’s Okay to CelebrateLet me preface the podcast by saying this: It is not okay to use your success to try to belittle others. It is not okay to be pompous and arrogant. But honey… IT IS OKAY TO CELEBRATE. It is okay to post on social media that your life is going well. It is okay to take yourself out to eat just because. It’s okay to buy yourself an outfit to celebrate a win you just had. Now of course you need to be wise in your spending and in how much you share with the world… But it is perfectly oka...2017-12-1600 min

As Told by KoleYou Can’t Change ThemI’m going to tell you something interesting. God has all power. Literally. God literally has all of the power that can and will ever exist. But do you know what is even more interesting? God is not going to just strike you with a lightning rod and change you. You have to desire to be changed, and you have to work towards that change. You can lay in the bed and say “God, please remove these twenty pounds.” But what God is going to do is open up an opportunity for you to get in the gym, in your neighborhood or...2017-12-1500 min

As Told by KoleUnconscious HateIt is so amazing how people can hate you (and I mean really hate you) and not even know why. It is even more amazing how people can hate you and not even realize how much they hate you. They will treat you like a junkyard dog and when you ask them why they hate you, they’ll say, “What are you talking about? I don’t hate you.” And some of them will even be bold enough to say, “You know I love you.” Let me help everybody though. The Bible says in Matthew 12:33 (New International Version): “Make a tree good and its f...2017-12-1400 min

As Told by KoleSmall MindsAbout twelve years ago, Lady Apostle Sharon Edmond preached a sermon called “I Will Not Be Affected by Small Minds”. Of all the sermons she has ever preached, that one stood out to me then and it still does to this day. It is so easy for us to allow ourselves to be affected by what others think. How many times have you pushed a dream to the back burner because of someone else telling you that they had failed at what you were about to try? How many times have you failed to go after an opportunity because someone else to...2017-12-1300 min

As Told by KoleHiddenIf you’re familiar with the Bible, you know that David was a very interesting character. He was chosen for the throne although he didn’t fit the mold. He was wise and strong beyond his years. He was hated because of his strength and confidence in God. Sound familiar? I’m sure. I know I can definitely relate. When David had anything on his mind, he would write psalms. Psalms are sacred songs. David wrote a psalm during a time in which he was being hated and plotted against. Let’s dig into it. Psalm 64 to be exact. O God, listen to my com...2017-12-1200 min

As Told by KoleThe ThornI’m gonna tell you a story from the Bible. Well actually, I’m gonna read it from The Message Bible. And then, I’m gonna tell you some tea about my life. Here’s the story: II Corinthians (which is SECOND Corinthians and not “Two Corinthians, by the way) 12:7-10 relays the apostle Paul’s message like this: “Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn’t get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he in f...2017-12-1100 min

As Told by KoleNew TraditionsWe live in a day/time in which so many people feel that being “nontraditional” is a badge of honor. However, more often than not, it’s not that people don’t have any traditions anymore, it’s that they have created new traditions. And that’s great! I’m gonna give you an example. I grew up having the traditional thanksgiving dinner. The whole family sitting at a table (or standing around the room in a circle) and talking about what they are thankful for. Turkey on the table, ham, cranberry sauce - you know what I’m talking about… The tradition...2017-12-1000 min

As Told by KoleDon’t Miss the Ninety-NineIf you’ve been rocking with me for a minute, you KNOW how I roll. I like to look at things from a different perspective than what is considered to be mainstream. Today, we are gonna talk about the ninety-nine vs the one. Now you are probably familiar with the parable that talks about how we should leave the ninety-nine and go get the one. The parable teaches us that one lost sheep is worth going after, and that we should not be so comfortable with the ninety-nine that we forget to go after the one. Now I wholeheartedly believe and agr...2017-12-0900 min

As Told by Kole“I Don’t Receive That.”If you follow me on Facebook, you may know that I did a live video last night about the power of agreement. I talked about how important it is to come out of agreement with the negative words that have been spoken over you either by yourself or others, and how important it is to not even come into agreement with those words in the first place. I’m not going to talk about the whole video, because I’m going to put it in my EMERGE course as a lesson this weekend. If you don’t know what EMERGE is, it’s...2017-12-0800 min

As Told by KoleOpinionsIf you know me, you know that I used to be completely bound by others’ opinions. I wanted EVERYONE to like me. I wanted EVERYONE to think I was doing a great job with everything I did. I wanted EVERYONE to clap for me, pat me on the back and tell me of my awesomeness. It bothered me when people didn’t like me. I would go out of my way to find out why they didn’t like me, and I would do everything in my power to try to change their minds. I would buy them things, I would do thi...2017-12-0700 min

As Told by KoleObey GodObedience is something a lot of us have a problem with once we get older and consider ourselves to be “grown”. We don’t want anyone or anything telling us what to do. I mean, I get it. You paid your dues. You obeyed whoever raised you. You obeyed your teachers. You obeyed your coaches. You obeyed your family members. Now that you’re grown, you just want to “do you”. I get it. However, no matter how old you get, no matter how many bills you pay, and no matter how high you climb on the corporate ladder or any other ladder for t...2017-12-0600 min

As Told by KoleFive Ways to Cope with Bereavement During the HolidaysMy mind goes back to December of 2010. It was cold outside, and Christmas was definitely in the air. I was on my way to a pizza party that I was throwing for the youth choir at my church (at the time), and I got a phone call. Long story short, my grandma (who raised me and was literally my best friend) had passed away… ten days before Christmas. You already know how it goes. I was devastated, and it basically cancelled Christmas for me. Every time I heard Christmas music, I cried. EVERYTHING brought back memories of her. It was terrible...2017-12-0500 min

As Told by KoleThe Enemy in the INNERmeToday’s episode is about the enemy in the INNERme. If you know anything about me, you know that I believe that all is a reflection of self. I believe that the way you feel about others serves as a mirror to reflect yourself (your thought patterns and pathology) back to you. I’m going to talk about this topic using several subjects, but today, I’m going to talk about enemies. Now. Let me be very clear: In life, we absolutely have people who are against us. We have people who speak against us, pray against us, and do all they c...2017-12-0400 min

As Told by KoleMy BiancaToday’s episode is about one of my closest friends, Bianca Withers. A lot of you who know me may remember her, but for those of you who don’t, I’m going to briefly give you the historic tea. I met Bianca when she was fourteen. She reached out to my pastor at the time, and because I had a social network for kids called “Land of the Conquerors”, my pastor at the time referred her to me. We talked and talked and talked, and over time, we became very close. We are nine years apart, so she became my little sist...2017-12-0300 min

As Told by KoleDistractionsDistractions. Today, we’re gonna talk about healthy distractions AND unhealthy distractions. I believe in balance, so I’m gonna give you both. According to our good ole Merriam-Webster dictionary, a distraction is “an object that directs one's attention away from something else” One thing we’re gonna have to do if we are really gonna crush the rest of this year is pay attention to 100% of our distractions. You know how it is… You get on Facebook to check your notifications. You scroll a little bit. Something catches your eye. You click on it. Then you go back and finish checking yo...2017-12-0200 min

As Told by KoleThe Home StretchIt’s December, fam! I cannot believe we are in the last month of the year. Soooo much happens in December. The shopping, traffic, holiday shenanigans - you name it. Because of all that goes on, it is so easy to lose sight of the fact that the year is closing. I want to ask you something. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Did you write down a list of goals back in January? If you did, have you met all of them? So many times, we will get discouraged and think that because the year is almost over, there...2017-12-0100 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day ThirtyWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, I talked about God’s endless love. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Thirty’s topic: Now. We are at the last day of our 30 Days of Gratitude, and I’m so grateful for you sticking with it! I pray that even though this series of podcasts is over, we will all continue to be grateful for everything we have been given and everything we have endured. As I told you a couple of days ag...2017-11-3000 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-NineWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, I talked about doing what God gives you to do, and doing it with all of your might. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Nine’s topic: Endless Love. Honestly, this has been a very trying season for me. I have learned even more that no matter how much you try to vet people who want to be friends with you, some enemies of your destiny still slip through the cracks. This caused a lo...2017-11-2900 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-EightWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, I talked about the fact that when God calls us to do something, there will always be proof. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Eight’s topic: With All of my Might. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:10 that “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.” This scripture is very sobering. It reminds us t...2017-11-2800 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day ThirtyWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, I asked a simple question: “What if I told you…?”. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Seven's topic: My Proof. Today I AM grateful for so much. I got to spend Thanksgiving at Myrtle Beach with my family, and I got to see the wonders of God’s creation every single day. I’m alive, I’m well, and I’m happy! I have so so so so SO MUCH to be grateful for. I...2017-11-2700 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-SixWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about getting our minds right. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Six’s topic: What If I Told You... Not that you’re not a careful listener already, but I REALLY need you to listen to this podcast. This podcast has the potential to shift your entire life. Whether it does or not… is completely up to you. From now until Episode 30, I’m going to be reading excerpts from my book, “I Speak...2017-11-2600 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-FiveWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about setting aside a day just for you. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Five’s topic: Getting Your Mind Right. We are on the twenty-fifth day of our 30 days of Gratitude! I appreciate all of you for sticking it out, and I appreciate all of the wonderful feedback you guys have been giving me. It means so much to me to know that what God has given to me is blessin...2017-11-2500 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-FourWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about what to do when people fail you. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty- Four’s topic: Your Day. As you know, this month’s episodes are all centered around two things: gratitude and my suicide prevention devotional. So, even if you don’t have my book, you have walked through the majority of it by listening to these podcast episodes. My prayer is that you have been blessed by the words you...2017-11-2400 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-ThreeWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how God reveals hearts. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty-Three’s topic: When They Fail You. Another timely topic. Notice I didn’t say “IF they fail you”. I said “When”. Why? Because people will fail you. You will find yourself hurt and/or disappointed at least once in your lifetime because someone didn’t do what they should have done. It’s inevitable. However, in the midst of being failed by others, this...2017-11-2300 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-TwoWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about secrets. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty-Two’s topic: The Revealer of Hearts. Another timely topic. Wow! I wrote this book almost two years ago, and it’s so amazing how God still allows these passages to come right on time. It’s completely amazing. Today, we are going to show gratitude for the Revealer of Hearts… and today’s excerpt from my book will help you to understand why. “But the Lor...2017-11-2200 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day Twenty-OneWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about bullies and words. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty-One’s topic: Secrets. Today’s episode is so timely, you guys. You really have no idea, but you will. I want you to be grateful that your secrets don’t have the power to hold you hostage unless you give them that power. I want you to be grateful that you do not have to be bound by the things you cannot tell...2017-11-2100 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day TwentyWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about being grateful that God is with you even when your pillar falls. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twenty’s topic: Bullies. I could really go in on this, but I’ll read today’s entry from my book instead. Otherwise, we’ll be here all day. “Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.” Proverbs: 12:18 (ESV) ~ Today’s Declaration ~ I will not let anyone’s negativity affect my...2017-11-2000 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day NineteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about being grateful even in darkness. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Nineteen’s topic: When Your Pillar Falls. When I sat down to write my book, this was most definitely the most difficult chapter. Why? Because it’s about the death of my grandma. To this day, I have never met a person who was as down for me as my grandma was. When no one else in the world had my back, s...2017-11-1900 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day EighteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about the point of no return. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Eighteen’s topic: Darkness. We always get up and thank God for the light of day, a new morning, or something of that sort - and that’s a wonderful thing. We appreciate light. We associate light with good things. And that’s kool. However, today I’m going to talk to you about why it’s important to be grateful for dark...2017-11-1800 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day SeventeenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about the fact that it is not too late. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Seventeen’s topic: The Point of No Return. I’m sure you know all about the point of no return. When you’re on a trip, there is a certain point in your journey where it would be pointless to turn around because you are closer to where you’re going than you are to where you came from. ...2017-11-1700 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day SixteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about what to do when you feel like you’re being suffocated by life. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Sixteen’s topic: Too Late? For the past few days, I have really been being blessed by the passages from my book. Like… really blessed. So today, I’m going to tell you why we all need to be grateful that it’s not too late. Here we go. “Now when Jesus returned, the cr...2017-11-1600 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day FifteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about betrayal. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Fourteen’s topic: Pillows Over Your Face. In this portion of my book, I tell a story about when I was in high school and I was really attached to my friend’s mom. Everybody loved her. I told one of my friends how much I was gonna miss her and I said, “I think I’m lovestruck”. Now. I didn’t know that lovestruck meant t...2017-11-1500 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day FourteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about one of my suicide attempts. If you missed it be sure to check it out. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Fourteen’s topic: Knives in Your Back. Wow! The tea I could spill when it comes to THIS! Honey, they will smile in your face, stab you in your back and then blame you for bleeding! Do NOT get Na’Kole started this good ole morning. Betrayal is a terrible thing...2017-11-1400 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day ThirteenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful for your family. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Thirteen’s topic: I-95. Today’ I’m gonna testify. I’m going to read an excerpt from my book, and I’m gonna show you how amazing God really is. “So… Today is the day that I give you a glimpse into one of my suicide attempts. NO shame. ***DISCLAIMER*** Please do not try this at home. This is my personal testim...2017-11-1300 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day TwelveYou already know! We are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you find yourself asking why others don’t love you. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Twelve’s topic: Family. Family, family, family. It always amuses me when people say that they have a dysfunctional family, because I don’t think I have ever seen a family that isn’t dysfunctional in some way. Maybe that’s just a sign of the times. Family c...2017-11-1200 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day ElevenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you really want to get back at people for what they did to you. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Eleven’s topic: Why Don’t They Love Me? This topic is very close to my heart because I have spent a great portion of my life asking this question. I am one of the most loving and giving people you will ever meet. Seriously. N...2017-11-1100 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day TenHey there!!! We are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you don’t really understand why you’re even here. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Ten’s topic: Revenge. We all know what revenge means. I’m pretty sure that we’ve all thought about getting back at someone for what they did to us, even if we never followed through with it. I’m sure we’ve all heard people talk about getting even...2017-11-1000 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day NineYou already know... ♥ We are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you feel like you’re being misunderstood. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Nine’s Topic: Come Here, Woman! This is honestly one of my favorite chapters in my book. This chapter is about a woman in the bible who was caught in the act of adultery. Now I’m not sure of all the logistics, and it seems kinda shady that a group...2017-11-0900 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day EightWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful for church folks. Yep - church folks. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Eight’s Topic: Misunderstood. I don’t know of anything that bothers me more than being misunderstood. I think it bothers me so much because I work so hard to be very clear about who I AM and what I say. As a matter of fact, one of the things I’m often criticized for...2017-11-0800 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day SevenWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when people don’t apologize for the things they’ve done to offend you. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Seven's Topic: Church Folks! LISTEN!!!! That one phrase can cause sooooo many emotions, right? Goodness gracious. Just hearing myself say those two words has me over here shaking my head. Dealing with people in general tends to be hard, but it just seems like church folks ar...2017-11-0700 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day SixWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you don’t really understand why you’re even here. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Six’s Topic: They Didn’t Even Apologize. LISTEN!!!! Y’all. I could really go in on this one. Like, for real. Isn’t amazing how people will do you wrong and KNOW they did you wrong and still not apologize? I mean they will natural born go right on with their life...2017-11-0600 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day FiveYou already know! We are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you’re in lack. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Five’s Topic: Why am I Even Here? In my book, I tell the story of how King David declared that God would fulfill his purpose for him despite the situations he was facing at that particular time. In life, things can happen to us that cause us to question our purpose. As...2017-11-0500 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day FourWe are continuing our 30 Days of Thanksgiving! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you feel like you’ll never be good enough. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Four’s Topic: Lack. As someone who has been homeless before (in the middle of winter, might I add), I know what it means to lack. I know. From real-life experience. I know what it is to lack shelter. I know what it is to lack food. I know what it is to no...2017-11-0400 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day ThreeWe are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful even when you feel like you’re always messing up. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Three’s Topic: I Will Never Be Good Enough. I’m about to drop some major tea. TEA! The fact of the matter is that sometimes, I STILL feel like I’ll never be good enough for some people. I feel like no matter what I do, how much I give and how much...2017-11-0300 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day TwoHello there! What a wonderful day it is! We are continuing our 30 Days of Gratitude! If you missed the scoop about why we’re celebrating, be sure to check out Episode One. Yesterday, we talked about how to be grateful in the midst of feeling like we just don’t know what to do. Today, we’re going to be discussing Day Two’s Topic: I Keep Messing Up. I know you can relate. We all have those times when we just feel like, “Man. Can I do ANYTHING right? As soon as I feel like I’m really getting it together, there I...2017-11-0200 min

As Told by Kole30 Days of Gratitude Day OneHey hey hey! Thanks for checking out my podcast today! I always like to leave notes to reinforce what I've said, AND to provide a synopsis of the podcast for those who may not have time to listen! This is the FIRST EPISODE of As Told by Kole! This is soooooo exciting! I'm gonna be uploading every single day, so be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out! Now let's get it! As we know, the month of November is when America observes Thanksgiving... So I decided to take my book (I Speak Life) and...2017-11-0100 min

The Journey to EmpowermentSuicide Overcomer: Na'Kole WatsonIn this episode, Na'Kole Watson shares her story of attempting suicide 22 times. She shares her journey of coming to the realization that she is loved by God and that her life matters. She tackles the subject of many Christians being in church and suicidal. She addresses the need to get help and to not be ashamed in getting help. If you or someone you know have or are currently dealing with suicide then this message is DEFINITELY FOR YOU!2016-10-171h 23