Short Talks: Recent Episodes
K.Short
Short Talks is an audio journal where I reflect and share my daily lessons, realizations and experiences as a reminder that we’re not alone in our human experience and journeys.
Continuing to ask myself why I’m coming back to this platform and what I have to watch out for if I continue to record...
Hey y’all, i’m currently having a moment of courage and creativity and decided to press record. I don’t know if this will turn into anything, but I just wanted to say hi. :)
It’s been exactly one year since I was packing up a U-Haul and making my way to the Dirty T!
BIG moment in the growth process and realized some things that needed to change...especially me.
Sitting on my living room in my empty one bedroom apartment and having my final thoughts. Thank you for spending the past year with me, I couldn’t have done it without all of you! <3
This is it. My final explanation as to why I am the way I am. I'm no longer going to feel sorry for myself and the cards I've been dealt. I'm just going to accept my reality and keep moving forward...
An episode worth listening to...I talk about my fears in the future and to the people that will be apart of it.
My past relationships, my current love interest and what I’m doing differently after a year of singleness...
Don’t over complicate it my friend. Make a list of all the things that make you happy and do more of that.
What we need most is each other. Be honest with where we’re at in our lives, share it with others and see if they’re willing to work through it with you.
Was feeling overwhelmed for the past couple weeks, but I’m back and better. This is how I overcame feelings of anxiousness and being overwhelmed.
Had a great time creating with a new friend, but there’s something I need to remember..
Had the opportunity to talk to my family for 2 hours and just having feelings of gratefulness.
Waking up so blessed and grateful this morning and expressing how much I love Arizona and would be happy in either Tucson or Phoenix, but ultimately, I’m HAPPY. Truly, madly, and deeply happy. <3
My app is tripping and won’t let me swipe for background music. Oh well. Enjoy this episode about making amends with an old friend.
Quick moment of inspiration after seeing a post on IG from a What appears to be a straight, white male in America.
A lot of people ask me what I do differently when it comes to interacting with new people...well, here’s my secret!
UPDATE - It’s been long and tough rode to get to this point, but we’re finally here and in a great place to move forward!
After thoughts and feelings after another gathering with amazing human beings. (Sara and sage potluck).
Had to remind myself that there’s nothing wrong with wanting more because that means I’ll have more to give.
Catching y’all up on the past couple days, but today’s the day where I start my career as a content creator!
When I’m at a place where I can help others in big ways, I’m going to teach them how to fish, so they can eat for a lifetime.
Does the internet really exists? And if we’re all documenting our lives on it, will it last forever?
Yes, I came here to accomplish some goals, but I really moved here, instead of anywhere else because...
I tell Paola about my breakthrough and this is her response as to why I don't have good friends.
For all the things I don’t love about being an only child, there’s a lot of things I’m learning to love.
Just a quick burst of motivation and this what came out of it! Do what we love when we have a moment. Fund our dreams instead of others!
Taking the less conventional route and applied for a Door Dash Reward. Here’s my entry and explanation for documentation purposes
Don’t turn cold after negative experiences, use our tools and resources for self-care and continue to be the light!
We may feel alone, but we’re never truly alone. We have so many people who love and support us, especially Him.
We already have all the answers, our souls just want to experience it, so we can BE it!
First co-hosting episode with David V. Clark who currently resides in Michigan. Listen to our episode as we talk about Life and why we think we’re here.
Just thoughts of feeling alone and lonely and trying to push through being uncomfortable.
Even though I’m ready for the next chapter in my life, I have to remind myself to be patient and remember that it’s on its way.
Various thoughts and things that happened throughout the day. Ultimately, asking myself...after all the time I’ve put into others, how do I still end up lonely?
The Enemy is dangling my weaknesses in front of me, trying to distract me from what’s most important.
Life is a balance between living life as an exclamation point or a question mark with a mix of other punctuation marks in between.
Plain and simple. Whether we planned for fun or productivity, be disciplined in following through on our intentions.
I can’t afford to make the same mistakes I did in Phoenix, it’s time to put my dreams first before anyone else’s.
This big opportunity can end the chase in finding out what I’m supposed to do, but start the chase of purpose. Wish me luck!
I had the chance to watch a snippet of my ex-roommate’s first open mic performance in her new city and I am so proud. These are the following moments and feelings of inspiration.
We don’t know how long we’re here for or how long we have each other, so enjoy each other while we can.
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach a person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime.
Aren’t we lucky to have free time and are able to pursue, create or build anything we want?! This won’t last forever, so make sure to do something with it!
Low key, I’m sleeping on myself and need to wake up! I know I’m Tucson in for a reason, but I’ve been playing it safe, but today...that changes! Leggo!
So I have a big cross tattoo on my arm and I’m basically a walking billboard for Christ. As scary and as much pressure as that is, I’m willing to step up and be a contradiction to what most people think of Christians. I think that’s important for us to remember when it comes to any of our identities. Don’t let people put us in boxes! Walk firmly and confidently in your truth and how you identify, even if it goes against everything we’ve ever known, been taught, or experienced.
So sorry for the audio quality, was recording while charging my phone with a Mophie. Regardless, didn’t re-record it because of content, so hopefully you get as much out of it as I did! #FailForward
Don’t just take up space, but be a riff in the water, be a wave in the ocean, be unforgettable!
If it’s easy to settle in Phoenix, it’s even easier to settle in Tucson. Don’t get complacent and comfortable because of chill community, gotta get moving!
Here are two things you can do in socially awkward situations. I usually do one, but tried the opposite. But for those who are shy, here’s a couple tips that will help you out. :)
Life is moving fast and I’m fascinated by the idea of us being here at the same time, at the same place, in this exact moment. Is it for a season, a reason, or just passing through?
Inaction and perfectionism is our biggest enemies when it comes to our goals. Don’t let it stop us from just getting it done! If anything, the messy parts are just as beautiful, if not more beautiful than the actual master piece.
This a tough question that I still don’t know the answer to, but maybe it’s a little bit of both? It’s something that I have to keep in mind as I keep moving forward...
Just got out of church and the message was about seeing the cross as a”good vibes” symbol when in reality, it’s a heavy a burden. It evokes change and execution, which is hard for many of us. I’m still struggling through change of transformation of the deepest part of me and who I’ve always been, but it’s something I’m openly working through. Please be understanding, empathetic, and gracious.
It’s not that “I’m a sucky friend,” I just want to be a good friend to just anybody, but to great people.
Don’t do what I did, love and appreciate our singlessness, especially if we’re in our early 20s!
Our graves are going to be the same size, there isn’t a perfect time to start and do than right now.
My b, been off the map for a minute, received my consequence and now I’m back! Hopefully.
There’s some topics that religions just don’t talk about. I attended service that did and received answers I didn’t want to accept.
I haven’t been focused lately. I’ve been wasting time, caring about things I don’t usually care about, and have broken my streak of good habits, but I’m not perfect and I have to remember that when I get off track.
Coming to terms that this year isn’t going to be a year if hustle and grind, but more of self-care and fun. :)
We’re going to get rejected no matter what, but the more we get used to it, the less it’ll hurt.
It’s easy to tell people what to do and how to live a good life, but it’s better if we show them.
I can’t get caught up upgrading other people and their life when I haven’t upgraded myself or my own.
After doing my taxes and saw how much I made, I couldn’t believe it. Here’s a few of my secrets on how to ball on a budget.
I know it seems like we’re gonna live forever, but the truth is...we’re going to die and we don’t know when that will be. How should we be living differently?
Whether we’re trying to keep up with Jones or the Kardashians, let’s be realistic about of our lifestyles. We can’t change who we are just because everyone else is doing it. While unpacking and putting my place together, I’ve learned that I haven’t changed much over the years.
Sitting and talking with Paola about war, life after death and the ultimate truth. But...
The day has finally come and I’m officially moved into my Tucson apartment. The possibilities are endless!
I have a slight obsession with documenting. Maybe it’s because I don’t have any siblings. 🤷🏾♀️
Recording at Lantern Fest 2018 with Lisa Monique and we’re reflecting on the moments we shared with others and each other.
Planning my 10-Year-Reunion has reminded me that I don’t have to be the person I was ten years ago and that change can happen at any moment, if we decide and act on it to be.
We may not have mentors, role models or parents to hold us accountable, but God always is.
I don’t mean to complain, but...kids these days. Smh. My observations from my experience working at The Club.
@kal.the.guitarist & @jeremyplaysbass from The Color 8 Band join me and talk about the importance of ACTION.
When we’re on the run, we forget to slow down and make time for the things that really matter.
Just a few explanations as to why I am the way I am and also to keep in mind with some of your only-child friends. Be nice to us, we’re still learning how to play well with others!
These past 3 years have humbled me tremendously, but I’m still looking for my calling, instead of settling for a career.
Even though I’m still exploring, I’ve discovered many things I love. Now it’s trying to figure out how I can create something that allows me to have all of them at once.
Even though our lives may look perfect on the outside, it’s mostly likely a hot mess on the inside.
My experience with mentors or a lack-there-of and how I want to connect my experience to my “Why.”
Going in with my faith by getting baptized and picking up two girls from the hood at a bus stop and going in about getting their sh*t together.
Hanging with the crew after at 3:24 AM at 5 & Diner and they tell you their thoughts after The Final Set.
Ahhh! Life is little crazy right now, but I gotta remember to be like water. It’s the year of the Pisces and I just gotta flow with it.
Feeling a little anxious and nervous, but I gotta get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Answering Charlie’s Call-In Question: If it feels good or bad, makes sense, then take action!
Charlie asks: How do you have the ability to make big decisions or changes and how can others do the same?
Whoops, meant to say Episode 21, but you get the point. Moving plans are testing me, but I’m choosing to bend and not break.
Nothing is worse than having sight and no vision. How do you see yourself and how are you going to act on it?
The best way to inspire others is to do it ourselves. We tell people to follow the dreams, but are we following our own?
I get it, we’re workin 9-5s, raising kids and paying bills, but so is everyone else. Yet, some of us still make time to live a life everyone wants. So...what’s our excuse if we have the same amount of time in the day as Beyoncé?
When we are given sound advice, do we sit and ponder or do we do something about it! Ready, set, GO!
The importance of representation of all stories in the media as it can spark conscious conversations! Tell your story, especially you Introverts!
Overwhelmed with too many career choice options? Well, start exploring and getting experience! We don’t know, until we know. And to make you feel better, I’m still exploring and getting experience and have yet to choose a career.
The New Year represents a blank slate, but sometimes it’s okay to leave it blank and just enjoy where the wind takes you!
It’s easy to go back to know, but that means we’re going back to our comfort zones! Keep moving forward...
I said “yes,” more than saying “no” and as my New Years “Resolution” was to follow through, now I’m in a pickle.
Allow people to tell their story how they sit fit and accept it with an open mind and open heart.
I became bored of other things in life and had high expectations of others, but realized I needed to raise my expectations of God, because he’s the only one who can meet them.
I learned to accept relationships where they were at and not source them, along with being the bigger person and apologizing to make it right.
To put time and energy into jobs, projects, and people that serve me positively regardless of how “good” it is for our career or brand.