Finding Rhythm: Recent Episodes
TJ Jacobs
Discover the rhythm all around us. Learn from Entrepreneurs who have found and continue to redefine their own rhythm.
On Todays Episode we have Aurelia Michael.
Aurelia Michael was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, where she began her artistic training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She continued studying dance throughout college, earning Dance and Business Management degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park, as well as attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for a Certification in Image Consulting.
Jumping right into the professional dance world after college, her credits include The Hunger Games Mocking Jay, Netflix, GAP, Smirnoff, BET's Black Girls Rock with Janelle Monae, The Today Show, and the international tour “Every Little Step”. In 2018, Aurelia also ventured into the world of musical theater, and her credits now include Legally Blonde: The Musical, Ghost: The Musical, In The Heights, and the Original Broadway Cast of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical.
Since 2011, Aurelia has been the Founder and Lead Coach for Aurelia Michael Living. AML is a life coaching, image consulting and home organization focused company that works with clients and companies via private coaching, group workshops, and seminars.
Aurelia is an artist who prides herself on valuing versatility, professionalism, and genuine respect for all facets of the arts. She loves to help people of all ages pursue their dreams and accomplish their goals. Aurelia currently resides in the Los Angeles area, where she is also focused on her career in TV & Film and Voice Over.
Topics we cover in the interview:
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Power of Counter Balance
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The importance of delegating
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Who to share your Dreams with
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Radical Manifestation
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Vision Board vs. Visualization
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Discipline
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Legacy
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The importance of getting a Mentor
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Setting the tone v. Following the tone
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If vs. When
Books:
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The One Thing
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The Magic of Thinking Big
Quotes: “The Only Difference from me and you is that I want it more”
Where to find Aurelia:
@Aurelia Michael
@aureliamichaelliving
@ourvoiceondemand
Candace Parrish
Candace Parrish, Ph.D. is the founder and creator of Odelia, Marie & Patrice, LLC and Yellow Plate Vegan, LLC. Candace received an interdisciplinary Ph.D. related to the areas of Public Relations, Health Communication, and Visual Communication from Virginia Commonwealth University. After being recognized nationally and internationally for her research, she decided to apply her love for design and artistry with her research in health communication to make vegan, small-batch, environmentally friendly, and luxury art and body care products. Candace is an advocate for offering decadent products that provide “everyday luxury” to her customers and clients. With a special focus on herbs and herbalism, she puts great detail in making sure to utilize natural and organic ingredients to create the most healthy and decadent products. Through Odelia, Marie, & Patrice (OM&P), Candace also helps to pour back into minority community activists and social movements like prison reform. The boutique design company has gained attraction for its roots in activism and for its current campaign for Marqus Profic--this entails a high-end candle set in which 100% of the proceeds go to Marqus Profic’s attorney fees. Marqus Profic was wrongly convicted of murder and has been in prison for 18 years. OM&P’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for Marqus’ journey home is a meaningful one for the design company and a glimpse of the impact the organization will have in activism in the future.
Show Note Points:
- In this Episode we talk about the importance of balance.
- Ways to get grants and outsourcing for funding.
- Creating Several streams of Income and Businesses
- How to identify with your brand and starting your passion projects
- Developing a Positive Body Image
- Unpacking the true nature of dieting
- Unsung Heroes: Georgia Gilmore used her establishment during the Civil Rights Era to feed those during the Civil Right Era
Where To Find Dr. Parrish:
Instagram: @O_M_P_
Show Note Points:
- Transitioning from Education to Entrepreneur
- Creating a safe space for adolescent men
- Unpacking masculinity
- State of our current Education system
- Are grades important?
Books:
- Man Search For Meaning
Where to Find Dennis:
@Building.Men - Instagram
Email: buildingmenCoach@gmail.com
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@FindingRhythmPodcast
Finding Rhythm with Jason Louder
On this Episode we chat with Educator, Actor, Mentor Jason Louder. Jason shares his experiences of being an Educator in Atlanta Schools for 17 years. He shares his transition from Education to Acting. He was perplexed with the question can you have 2 loves? Listen to find out how he steps out on faith and discovers a passion that has been there all along.
Show Notes Points:
- 4:50 Life as an Educator teaching at an African Centered School in Atlanta
- 7:22 Making the transition from Educator to Actor
- 8:09 the importance of tribe
- 11:45 Actually jumping out on Faith and chasing your dream
- 12:30 Setting affirmations for what you want to do and trusting the return
- 14:30 Biggest Challenge as an Actor and Creator
- 17:26 Dealing childhood trauma as an actor
- 17:50 Shares his experience working on Black Lightning
- 19:00 Life working on Wu-Tang
- 22:27 Shares his own personal process of getting ready for his acting roles
- 28:00 Why being of Service tells us the true why of our being
- 29:00 How to stay inspired during a pandemic
- 31:26 Suggestions for Artists during a Pandemic
- 32:45 Dont Stop Creating - suggestion for Artists in a Rut
- 33:33 Suggestions for students entering the Film Industry
- 36:00 Legacy is leaving something that is not only tangible but intrinsic
Inspirations During the Pandemic:
- Black Is King - Beyonce
- Queens Gambit
- Corona Man (Independent Film)
Books:
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The Artists way
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Acting from a Spiritual Perspective
Quotes:
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“Going from Opportunity to Opportunity. They’re not just jobs to me.” - Jason Louder
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“With the shift of the mindset you can break generational curses”
Social Media:
IG: @Jason.Louder
Facebook: Jason Louder
Twitter: @Jason.Louder
The World: Just Me
Works:
- Wu-Tang
- Black Lightning
On this Episode we talk about personal checkins. The 5 pillars of wellness, the importance of proper self-care
Show Note Points:
- 6:15 The importance of proper self-care
- 9:15 The true meaning of Self-Care
- 13:40 Letting go of the stress load of the 9-5
- 18:04 Slowing down is ok!
- 19:35 6 Pillars of Health: Physical, Social, Mental, Intellectual, Emotional, Occupational
- 20:44 Spiritual relationship with self
- Getting out of the house
- Preferred food diets during a pandemic
- Stocking up on foods - limited supply
- Developing your life tool box
Book Suggestions:
- Think and grow rich
- Tiny habits
- How to start worrying and start living - Dale Carnegie
- The Happiness Diet
Links:
Tiny habits small transformations
In this episode we have a conversation with Educator/Consultant and Author - Erica Battle. We talk about Education and the current state during this pandemic. Erica explains ways for Educators to create trauma sensitive classrooms, the rise of Domestic and Sexual Abuse in the Households, Educators finding their rhythm during the pandemic teaching virtually and so much more.
Author of the book - Who are you?
Social Media Platform: @EricaBattle
Book Suggestions:
- Fosters for creative learners
Highlights:
8:18 - Ways to reach the youth
15:03 - Inclusion in the classroom
19:35 - Educators Finding Their own rhythm
22:00 - Trauma Sensitive environment for Students
24:00 - Rise in Domestic & Child Abuse
On this Episode we talk with Ron about ways to relive stress especially during a pandemic. Ron is a Life long entrepreneur, growing businesses for over 35 years; coach consultant for 15+ years. Stress Survivor of the last Great Recession; I helped business owners reduce stress and then fix their businesses with great success; then as recession progressed, in a matter of months, my wife lost her job, we lost our home, and I also lost my job (following the traditional protocols) and were with 2 weeks of being homeless. I began using the stress techniques on me to begin to turn around my life. Needing more, I learned how I created that situation and how to begin to create the life I really wanted through our power of our thoughts and words. Now I am passionate about helping clients change their lives, businesses and careers to shorten the cycle (years) and get their life back on their track.
Show Note Points:
- 3:40 Losing your job during a recession
- 6:40 Dealing with stress during a pandemic
- 8:45 Ron shows us his own stress and control techniques
- 15:40 Tips on getting through stress and a Quarantine
- 16:01 The importance of taking a break from Social Media and News
- 17:01 The power of using your subconscious
- 20:58 Defining what you want throughout the noise
- 31:40 Morning routines - setting a positive mindset
- 33:40 Wouldn’t it be nice visualizations
- 35:40 Tapping routines for sleep
Book Suggestions:
- The Power Of Intention
- Abraham Hicks
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-foglia/
https://www.instagram.com/ron_goldentrailcoaching/
On this Episode we talk with Christine Gold.
Christine’s journey began January 2018 after a health crisis. In the past she suffered from depression, S.A.D., post partum, anxiety and 2 attempts at suicide. She didn’t realize she was an empath and that spirit/angels/loved ones were trying to communicate.
After 42 years, Christine has healed her depression & anxiety through meditation/intuition development/healthy, eating/emotional trauma release/inner child work/shadow integration (EGO) She found meaning and purpose by leaving the corporate world behind.about Seasonal Depression, Shadow Work.
Show Note Points:
- 3:44 Power of being an Empath
- 5:59 Dealing with Childhood Trauma
- 7:04 Your purpose is a feeling
- 8:57 The power we gain from forgiving our parents
- 10:04 Intergenerational Trauma
- 18:04 Empaths vs. Narcissists
- 23:14 Following Ego vs. Intuitive self
- 27:04 Way to connect with self
- 28:02 The year to be grounded
- 30:04 Families experiencing fear/depression
- 31:32 We’re here to connect more
- 33:04 Legacy is living a life that permeates the soul
- 37:04 Finding the AH of your childhood
- 39:04 Building your practices
- 40:19 Dealing with Seasonal Effective Disorder
Book Suggestions:
- Course In Miracles
- It Didn’t Start With You
Links:
facebook.com/24khealing
Instagram @24KHealing
YouTube @24K Healing
On Todays’s Episode we talk with Entrepreneur about she left her 9-5 in pursuit of her passion. Tara gives tips and suggestions on how she transitioned and found momentum after starting her own business, Tips on how to Transition from Corporate America, how to create the action steps and START where you’re at.
Tara Eusebi is the Founder and Chief Blesser of Bless. This pursuit led to the creation and development of Bless, a mobile application that is bringing communities together to help one another in every part of the world. The account of her journey is inspiring and encouraging countless others to discover their passion and go after their dreams.
Show Highlights:
- 3:30 - What is your passion what is it that you love to do
- 6:28 - The Power of believing your Vision
- 6:46 - Transitioning from Corporate America
- 8:09 - The importance of building your Tribe
- 9:04 - Action Steps - Start where you’re at
- 18:09 - Building Your Vision vs. Someone Else’s
- 20:54 - Legacy - Impacting generations through kindness
Books:
- Bibile
Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BlessMobileapp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessmobileapp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessMobileapp?lang=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bless-mobile-app
Talking about Millennial Financial Literacy with Gina Judge.
Fellow blogger and podcaster of The Millennial Money Guide. Gina talks to Millenials about Financial Literacy and ways to unpack childhood relationships with money. The purpose behind this is to provide young adults with the tools and resources they need to make sound financial decisions.
Highlights:
- 2:48 Money Management
- 4:48 Credit Card Debt
- 4:30 Importance of unpacking childhood relationship with money
- 5:58 Money Roadblocks
- 6:55 Getting Out of Debt - Cash Flow analysis
- 8:55 Fixed variable expenses during the pandemic
- 9:40 Student Loan Debt
- 14:40 Money Management
- 14:38 Millennial First Time Home Buyers
Book Suggestions:
- Unf*ck Yourself
Social Media:
@ginajudgee
We discuss life the American Foster Care System. Ways to find your rhythm and develop a cultivating mindset when your settings and surroundings are always changing around you. We also talk about tips for first time Foster Care Parents as well how growing up in Foster Care has helped Carob with basic survival mode needs during the pandemic.
Carob Mars, is a former foster who despite the odds has found her way to happy, a survivor of every kind of abuse Carob walked to her local police station at just 8 years old and started the foster care process. She was never adopted and aged out at 18 years of age. Over the years Carob has overcome many obstacles to create her own slice of a modest "good life" and believes that we are all capable of thriving. She created the platform 'Age Out Rise Up" to reach out to former fosters of all ages and encourage them to move past their bad histories and choose to rise!
IG: Ageoutriseup
Twitter: Ageoutriseup
YouTube: Ageoutriseup
On this episode we talk about tuning out from the noise and enabling healthy ways to sustain the pandemic. Diana Olynick is an engineer by profession and a business strategist. Host of the Podcast: THE ALKIMIA Success Show SUCCESS SHOW.
Today's Episode we talk about Mental Health and how many of us are going through uncharted waters at the current moment. Dr. Howard gives us some tips on how to have some check-ins with ourselves, tips on finding the right therapist, and so much more.
Dr. Courtney Howard is a adult psychiatrist in Atlanta, GA. She completed her psychiatry training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She is thrilled that more people are taking advantage of the benefits of therapy. Through her practice, she seeks to help people heal so that they can better position themselves to live a life they love.
What does it mean to choose yourself? What are stories and barriers that you have allowed to exist? Our next guest will share her experience of being an Indian American and the culture shock she experienced as an Immigrant entering the United States at the age of 16. She shares her experiences of breaking down social constructs that exist in both cultures. Listen as she tells her story of how she has overcome Emotional and Domestic Abuse. Mytrae is living proof of Breaking down stories down barriers that we develop and ultimately choosing herself.
She is a women's empowerment and spiritual teacher, holistic psychotherapist, speaker, and author. She mentors women to heal from trauma, detox from patriarchy, and claim their truth, power, heart, and purpose. Also, as Founder of Temple of Sound Healing Mytrae teaches health/wellness practitioners and social justice community leaders sound healing for their clients and communities. Mytrae, a WOC immigrant from India, shares her personal story of healing, empowerment, and awakening in her memoir "Brown Skin Girl: An Indian-American Woman's Magical Journey from Broken to Beautiful".
Interview with @SherylHatwood. Sheryl discusses her experience with Domestic Abuse. Best practices and ways to spot Domestic abuse in the household, ways to support those in need. As well as ways to turn your story into a movement.