Gissell Colon and Charleston Tubbs explore what it really means to chase your dreams while juggling real-life responsibilities. From family and finances to fear and fulfillment, they share raw stories of ambition, balance, and rediscovering purpose when life forces you to pause.

This conversation dives deep into self-realization, motivation, and personal growth, reminding listeners that dreams don’t die when delayed; they evolve. Whether you’re rebuilding your confidence, reigniting your creativity, or simply learning to trust the timing, this episode will help you recalibrate without quitting.

Outgrowing your job can feel like quiet grief-especially when your paycheck still pays the bills. In this episode, we name the subtle heartbreak of staying in a role you've outgrown, explore the tension between gratitude and burnout, and offer story medicine for anyone holding it together at work while dreaming of more. If you're seeking healing, honest career stories, or support for your next chapter, this one's for you.

Healing from trauma isn't always gentle-sometimes it starts with anger. On this episode of Patio Talks, a podcast centering first-gen and BIPOC voices, Gissell and Charleston explore the real stages of emotional healing: the messy middle where rage, not peace, comes first. Through honest storytelling and lived experience, they discuss how anger can be a powerful teacher-helping us process pain, break generational cycles, and reclaim our stories.

If you're seeking emotional wellness, trauma recovery, or community through authentic conversation, this episode offers gentle encouragement and reflection. Keywords: healing journey, emotional wellness, BIPOC podcast, trauma healing, storytelling, generational patterns.