This is a conversation with one of my favorite humans on planet Earth. Dominic and I reminisce on meeting in university, his British nationality, our serendipitous connections and cultivating a life that feels magical. As described by a friend, Dominic shares what it means to be "a new soul": someone who experiences life as if they're truly here for the very first time. He then retraces core memories of his youth, from his shy disposition to traveling cross-country as a teenager and unearthing a love of the natural world. Dominic is one of those people who make you feel alive in a single conversation-- this one is no different. We discuss the beauty and struggle in choosing vulnerability, doing scary things like singing at an open mic night, and taking risks in India. While sharing his love of nature with us, Dominic introduces the term solastalgia: the emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. There's so much in this episode that will beckon you to explore the depth of your external and inner world. What an honor it is for us to exist at the same time as such a beautiful and inspirational soul.

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This is a conversation with a Bumble BFF date turned dear friend. Rachel and I share how we met online, our journey of building a friendship as adults and falling in platonic love. Rachel walks us through her childhood and the journey she took to not just love herself, but like herself. She discusses growing up with divorced parents and the resilience that experience birthed in her. Rachel's introspection from a very young age has served as the gift that keeps on giving; she's become a natural mentor to many, while continuously excavating new depths within herself. Rachel graciously opens up about her journey to embrace her Native American heritage and the impact identifying as Native has made in her life and those who experience her. This conversation is a celebration of self, platonic love, friendship in all it's forms and the different seasons of life.

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In this conversation with my university friend, Jalil, we discuss the necessity to make money stretch, the romance in friendship, and civic engagement. Jalil shares how his time at our alma mater impacted the trajectory of his life, specifically the relationships he was able to establish during those years. He opens up about his childhood and how he learned the meaning of 'no te dejas' from his siblings; we decided in the context of our conversation it translates to "don't let anyone play you". We also talk about learning to play as adults and figuring out what is actually fun and healthy play. Jalil has started grad school and is set on a path to serve in public office. He tells us what the journey has been like for him and the many ways he intentionally builds community with his neighbors. Calling all community builders, activist, social workers and people who care about the humanity around them-- this episode is for you!

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⁠⁠A Colorful Life Retreat

This is a conversation with my former colleague turned friend, Jesse. Jesse shares how he's carried his calm and laidback disposition with him throughout his life and the strong women who molded him into the compassionate human he is today. We discuss the importance of making time for our curiosities, interests and passions outside of the work. You'll hear me quote The Rock: "It's either day one or one day." Throughout our conversation, it's apparent Jesse leans into the "day one" mindset, as he is consistently evolving and creating. You'll hear him share his journey of building his first business: Dwindle Student Debt. Jesse also talks about anticipatory parenthood and how he's preparing to be the best dad he can. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are an expecting parent or want to cultivate authentic work relationships-- this is the episode for you!

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This is an episode with a university acquaintance turned friend, Jayna. We share how we recently reconnected after a Facebook message and began cultivating a friendship in our adulthood. We discuss the different versions of ourselves from college to now and the beauty of experiencing each other in a more authentic way. Jayna tells of her imaginative childhood and her propensity to create stories and the journey she's been on to share them with the world. She talks about how writing has been a way for her to understand the world around her and to unearth her own inner-knowing. Jayna shares how her religious upbringing permeated through all areas of her life and her journey of deconstructing her worldview and moving in the direction of self-acceptance and inner peace. Her authenticity, self-reflection and openness to new ideas and ways of living is absolutely inspiring. This is an episode for any and everyone on a journey towards self-liberation.

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⁠⁠A Colorful Life Retreat

This is a conversation with my baby cousin, Brieanna. She is the most optimistic human I know and her positive outlook on life is so contagious. Brieanna shares where her optimism developed and how it's impacted the forward movement in her life. As someone who values family and community, she provides tangible advice for cultivating relationships. We chat about the supporting and main character roles each of us play in life and why it's so important for our mental health to acknowledge this fact. You'll hear us discuss how we've gone from cousins to friends over time and the effort it takes to nurture platonic love. If you're feeling lonely, pessimistic, stuck or desire to release judgmental thinking - this is the one for you!

⁠A Colorful Life Retreat

In this episode, Simon shares his experiences living in the UK, Belgium, Australia, Korea and Canada. A true global citizen! He reflects on a long season in his childhood where he stopped speaking altogether, which led him to speech therapy. Simon shares how relearning his mother tongue gave him a deeper empathy for language learners, which is a beautiful connection point as an educator. There's a part in our conversation where Simon introduces a concept of "not dropping anchors" in life and learning to go with the flow of experiences, fully embracing our journeys. His life journey is a beautiful depiction of just that. We discuss our time working together in Korea and what we've learned about ourselves during that season. This is an episode you don't want to miss, especially if you'd like to embrace living inside of your journey.

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In this episode, Corey oozes vulnerability as she shares her journey as an offering to us all. It was truly an honor to spend this time retracing the steps Corey has taken to reimagine her life. Corey discusses her former work with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and how it led way to her current journey as an end of life doula. Corey shares how she has integrated her professional experience, what can feel like a windy road of corporate life, to meaningfully position her career around service. In this conversation, we break apart the stigma of plant medicine and share a mini history lesson on it's historical and cultural impact in the US. Corey explains the work she does in helping people transition more mindfully, as well as how the knowledge of death can empower us all to live more deeply. This jam packed, raw and real conversation has the potential to expand your perspective if you let it. Corey | LinkedIn Doorway Into Light: Facing Death, Nourishing Life Training

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