How I Became: Recent Episodes
How I Became
I talk with individuals from all walks of life, working in all types of industries, and get an understanding of their sense of place in the world, and extract the lessons they've learned in the process of becoming who they are. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howibecame/support
In this show, I discuss AI and its impact on the creative industry. While AI is improving at performing tasks once done by humans, I argue that we should embrace its ability to eliminate mundane tasks and use it to free up our time for more creative endeavors. I introduce the concept of "human first, artificial intelligence," and suggest using software like InVideo or Adobe's Sensei to help with video creation or image editing. Additionally, I explore how ChatGPT can assist in content creation by analyzing the tone and style of the voice of existing content. Ultimately, I encourage creators to use AI to support their creative process but always prioritize human creativity.
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In this episode, I am talking with London-based, business coach, Kylee Hurrell. The focus of our discussion is emotional intelligence and how those with high levels of emotional intelligence can impact an organization and the personnel within.
About Kylee
Kylee trained for years to become a lawyer. Studying hard and dedicating herself to any activity that would strengthen her legal CV. She knew she wanted to help people and change the world; and thought law was the path to do this...
Kylee spent years working until late in the night, early mornings trying to prove her worth, stressing over unrealistic deadlines, and drowning in her task list. Then, as the years went on, her confidence dropped, and she didn't feel her ideas were worth mentioning.
It got to a point where she struggled every morning just to get out of bed.
Discovering coaching was that magic moment. Filled with passion and excitement in the pursuit of helping others meant rediscovering her potential and becoming a high performer again. Now Kylee's mission is to help others find their purpose and implement their dreams and aspirations. (Source: https://www.thethreedomcoaches.com/copy-of-credentials)
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Eric James Stephens is the founder of #HireHigherEd, #ChangeHigherEd, and Thousand Plateaus Consulting, LLC. His organization's goals are to highlight the value of higher ed workers as they migrate to industry, government, and non-profits jobs outside of academia. During this foundational shift in the landscapes of higher education exposed by the COVID pandemic, Eric sees an opportunity for change.
You can follow Dr. Stephens at: https://www.tiktok.com/@translate.academia/
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Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down.
Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. (source: https://erikallenmedia.com/about/)
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Coming through decades of depression, addictions, life-threatening illness and a near-death experience, Kellan has become the ultimate catalyst to help motivated people melt barriers, move mountains and mobilize superpowers to achieve their true desires.
As a coach and keynote speaker, Kellan’s masterful approach helps people get past old stories, change beliefs and create a life context to reach even goals that seemed impossible.
https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/
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Have you ever said any of the following to yourself: “I keep getting stuck on a problem…”; “I can’t get out of my own way…”; “I’m afraid I’ll fail…” “I’m just not good enough!”. In this episode, I talk with Corbie Mitleid, a Certified Tarot Master, Certified Professional Tarot Reader, professional Psychic Medium, past-life specialist, and Ordained Minister.
In this episode, I talk with Corbie about her life as a mystic, the challenges she faced in her private life, and have her clarify what a psychic really is and isn't. it is a fascinating conversation that did away with the general idea I had about psychics.
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THE PSYCHIC YELLOW BRICK ROAD
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YOU’VE GOT THE MAGIC, WHO NEEDS A GENIE?
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In this episode, I talk with Walker Neer about how he dealt with losing his father and how that impacted his life. We discussed his brief stints at DJ'ing, standup comedy, and how he finally decided to live and move forward with his life. You can listen to Walker's podcast at:
website: https://thewalkshowpodcast.com/
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In this episode, Lucy Nguyen joins me to discuss her journey from teacher to ID. We talk about her experience being an ID at a non-profit organization and also shares her thoughts on the benefits of pursuing an ID master's degree. Lucy's story is unique in that it begins in Vietnam near the end of the war, and includes a father who was sent to a re-education camp; an escape from Vietnam on a boat that was robbed by pirates on its way to Thailand; and finally, a brief stay in a refugee camp before obtaining papers to travel to America.
Lucy and I had a second discussion where she goes into details about her early life that you can listen to by clicking the link below.
https://anchor.fm/howibecame/episodes/Bonus-Episode-Lucy-Nguyen-e181ibp
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Lucy's story begins in Vietnam, near the end of the war, with her father being sent to a re-education center, an escape from Vietnam on a boat robbed by pirates en route to Thailand, and a brief stay in a refugee camp before obtaining documents to travel to America.
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In this episode, I am conversing with Dr. Nicole Papaiaonnaou Lugara, PhD about the transitions she made from a college instructor to working in the aviation industry as an Instructional Designer, and finally starting her on ID consulting firm. In this conversation, I ask Nicole to reflect on the many lessons she's learned in each role and highlight some of the things others should keep front of mind as they make a similar transition.
About Nicole
Nicole is an instructional designer and former college writing instructor. There are over 500,000 users currently taking courses that she has designed or were designed under her leadership. Nicole's work has been recognized by Brandon Hall and Chief Learning Officer Magazine. You can learn more about Nicole and her work by visiting:
https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com/ or https://www.upskillexperience.com/
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If you follow debates on social media, you could easily come to the conclusion that "High-Value Men", Men Going Their Own Way and Red Pill are the only topics being discussed with regards to relationships. In this podcast, I step away from the hot takes and delve into a real discussion on relationships and try to identify the issues men and women are having in maintaining strong relationships.
Coach Vaun is a couples counselor and he will provide insights on things men and women can do to strengthen their relationships. I also discuss with him some of the reasons why men and women seem to be at odds.
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In this episode, I am talking with Lagayle Marie. Lagayle is a singer/songwriter, an accomplished playwright. We talk about her experience in the music industry and what it was like navigating the music industry as a female teenager. She talks about what life was like becoming a mother at a young age, and how the tragedy changed the trajectory of her life, and much more. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and now here is my conversation with Lagayle.
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In this episode, I am talking with Chrishon Lampley, owner, and founder of Love Cork Screw. Chrishon not only talks about the founding of the wine brand but the challenges she’s faced in being taken seriously as a black woman in an industry dominated by white men. We talk about her wines, her business model, and the future of her wine brand. Check out the show notes to links to where you can purchase Love Cork Screw wines, and at the end of the episode, Chrishon provides a promotion code to get free shipping.
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About the Guest (source: https://www.ikavina.com/story.asp)
Along the way of tasting and drinking a number of wines from the Old World and the New World, I came up with the question of how to drink wines for free, and the next step was to build a website and start reviewing wines. And, while doing this as well as still attending wine tastings on a weekly basis, I came to get to know people in the trade; importers, distributors, winemakers, label owners, sales reps, bartenders, restaurateurs, etc. Of course, some of them brush you off at first, but when they start seeing you consistently and other people say you're cool, it starts to open doors.
The next step was to put together some smaller tastings to expose some of the people I know/knew to different wines that were out there and easily found but that they might walk by. I started by holding one at Manayunk Brewery with a bevy of great wines from Nationwide Wine and Spirits. Following this, I did a couple over at Mantra, which was owned by buddy, Chef Al Paris. From this, I realized that a television show would be a great vehicle featuring him with the food and me with the wine. This resulted in a couple of tapings at Mission Grille in Philadelphia and a couple of dinners upstairs at the Manayunk Brewery; I literally have gotten a ton of phone calls over the years where the caller thought my number was that of Mission Grille! In all of this, we got welcome assistance from restaurant owners, managers, other chefs and waiters who all came in and helped us out. And the television show ideas are still there and ready.
The wines mentioned in this episode:
Romanee Conti
Franciacorta
Wines of Aleria
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Motif
Caprice
Bakhita
Arpeggio - Aglianico
Passito di Pantelleria "Ben Ryé" 2018 donnafugata
Grappa
Pisco
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If I were to talk only about beauty pageants with Kelli, that alone would make for a compelling podcast. But we're not going to talk about pageants; we're going to talk about welding. And welding as it relates to shipbuilding in particular. Beauty pageants are a hobby of Kelli's, but what Kelli does for a living is shipbuilding. She was a welder in the US Navy where she worked in the shipyard repairing naval vessels. After leaving the navy, she went to work at the shipyards in Virginia. We talk about everything that comes with holding leadership roles in a male-dominated field while also participating in beauty pageants. There are challenges and expectations that come with each role, and Kelli has to balance the two... plus, she's a mother of five. There is a lot to talk about!
Keill is an author of children's book and you can purchase one here: https://www.amazon.com/Willow-Discovers-Welding-Kelli-Gilliam/dp/0578667932
You can follow Kelli on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/xokellinicole/
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Michael Bowen considers himself a wry stoic and tactical epistemologist, data architect, writer, entrepreneur, foodie, anti-fragile, formalist, gearhead, hacker, maker, shooter, Ooda Buddha.
His current writing focused on knowledge & power, global frameworks, information theory, and the practical aspects of moving from philosophy to philosophy.
In this episode, I talk with Michael about how all of this shape his views on blackness and how his family history has shaped his worldview.
You can read Michael Bowen's writings at: https://mdcbowen.substack.com/
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In this episode, I speak with Professor Brandon Pendleton on the importance of "Professional Polish". We discuss his methods to help students achieve this, but we also delve into strategies for entering the workforce, getting your resume in front of higher managers.
Brandon worked in HR for 18 years and began his career as an intern and ultimately an HR Associate for Ford Motor Company. He later worked in HR management positions at both Citigroup and Sears. Prior to joining Harold Washington College, he was the VP of Human Resources for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Brandon received a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his graduate degree from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana s Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations.
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In this inaugural podcast, I am talking with Rukiya Michele. Rukiya is the host of the podcast, Soul Stories, a podcast where individuals come on to tell their stories because she believes, today I am talking with Rukiya Michele. Rukiya is the host of the podcast, Soul Stories, a podcast where individuals come on to tell their stories because she believes, everyone has a story to tell. Rukiya is also an author, a journalist, a poet and activist, and one of the smartest and most engaging persons I know. And I have known Rukiya for most of my life. And I will reveal why I was adamant about having her as my first guest. Usually, Rukiya is listening to others tell their stories, but today she gets to tell hers. everyone has a story to tell. Rukiya is also an author, a journalist, a poet and activist, and one of the smartest and most engaging persons I know. And I have known Rukiya for most of my life. And I will reveal why I was adamant about having her as my first guest. Usually, Rukiya is listening to others tell their stories, but today she gets to tell hers.
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Voice 1: Brandon Pendleton
Voice 2: Kelli Royals
Voice 3: Rukiya Michele
Voice 4: Michael Cobb Bowen
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A quick review of the upcoming Quick Start Creative podcast. More trailers coming soon.
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