The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas: Recent Episodes
Dr. Jasmine Wise
The Purpose Podcast was created to show we all have different journeys to finding our purpose. Purpose can change throughout our lifetime as it can grow, shift, or diminish. On this podcast Dr. Jas asks her friends 3 specific questions tailored around their purpose and how they live it out. Let's journey to purpose together!
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This week we sit down with Grace L. Edwards. She tells us that it's okay to do Both... And. You don't have to do one things. You can be many things, work on many things and still be in purpose. Listen to her share her journey through college as she finds and figures out her purpose.
Grace is is a current undergraduate senior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying with the intention of pursuing medical school. She is drawn to conversations about identity, race, healthcare and medicine and often works in the intersection of these topics. She is a recently published co-author of "Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t?: Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life," which is now available for order on Amazon and EPUB.
You can find out more about her book here:
Instagram/tiktok/facebook: @canyouhelpmegivea
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Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/can-you-help-me-give-a-sht-the-podcast
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Episode 3 of the Collegiate Series!
Dymaund Farmer shares her journey to purpose and the people that helped to make it happen. She shares the difficulty of moving from being the smartest to among the smartest in her class. She learned through community that she was making the right choices when it comes to purpose and how to move past those those who weren't in alignment.
You can find out more about Dymaund here:
IG: 1FindDym
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Episode 2 of the Collegiate Series!
Bailey and Chris share with us how they choose who to be connected with and how those connections have helped them to succeed. They discuss how they decide to leave people behind and why it's important to truly follow your purpose. The wisdom shared on this episode is like no other! Connections matter and you have to make sure the people you're connected to understand purpose and growth.
You can find out more about Chris here
IG: thechrisjames138
FB: Christian James
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Episode 1 of the Collegiate Series!
I sit down with Eb and Malaya to discuss purpose as college students navigating schedules, purpose, and leadership. They both share how to grow in your career and leadership on purpose. They share wisdom on how to navigate with intention and lead others with grace.
Eb's Bio:
Ebenezer Aggrey is a 2024 graduate of Northwestern State University with a degree in Business Administration. During his time at NSU, he held several leadership roles, including president of the Theta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, vice president of the Student Government Association and Black Male Alliance, and was an active member of the Blue Key Honor Society, the Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. He is also an alumnus of the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program.
Currently, Ebenezer works in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a Workforce Specialist Coordinator for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.
Malaya's Bio:
Malaya White is a 22 year old Opelousas native. She earned her high school diploma at Westminster Christian Academy. She then went on to complete her Bachelors of Arts in Communication with a minor in Psychology at Northwestern State University.
During her time at Northwestern, she was active in multiple service and honor organizations. She was a member of Helping Hands Service Organization, African American Caucus, and Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. She also served in leadership roles within her organizations, including Social Media Chair of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Senator-at-large, Secretary, and Treasurer of Student Government Association and reporter and anchor for NSU-TV. Malaya also is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and served the Eta Chi chapter as President, Treasurer, Chaplin, Bylaws chairman, and served the sorority regionally as the North Louisiana Cluster Undergraduate Coordinator.
Malaya’s focus now is obtaining her Masters of Communication From University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While she is obtaining her degree, she is working as a Social Media Intern with the 15 White Coats Nonprofit Organization.
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On this episode I sit down with Dr. Leslie Ekpe. Dr. Leslie let's us know that your purpose has people attached to it. There are people who helped you along the way and people you'll need to help. Leslie reminds us to tell their names and their stories because they matter too.
Leslie U. Ekpe (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies. Leslie is a proud alumna of Alabama A&M University, where she earned her B.S. in Management; the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her M.A. in Communication Management; and Sam Houston State University, where she earned her M.B.A. in Business Administration. Lastly, but certainly not least Dr. Ekpe earned her Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership from Texas Christian University
Through qualitative methodologies, Leslie conducts research on anti-racism, DEI, and racial equity by analyzing the challenges encountered by marginalized peoples, as well as investigating equitable practices and policies for institutions and societies to implement and sustain. She is the incoming secretary for the Council on Ethnic Participation (CEP) within the Association of the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice.
You can find out more about Dr. Leslie Ekpe via her Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieekpe/
IG: @__Leslieekpe
Twitter: @LeslieEkpe
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On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ashely Hicks. Dr. Ashley shows us that you have to Commit to Control your life. You can't let your world control you, but you can control your world, if you commit to the process.
Dr. Ashley is a career driven mom of 4. She has PhD in Higher Education Administration and work as a Director of Career Advancement at one of the top universities in the world. Using her knowledge she started Doctor Mom Consulting. I have a course called the Dissertation Accelerator which is a time management/productivity course teaching mothers pursuing doctorate degrees how to finish their dissertations in 12 months or less without ever writing on the weekends and missing time with their families.
You can find out more about Dr. Ashley Hicks via her Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleyhicks/
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On this episode, we sit down with Willie Tarver III he shares with us the difference between our gifts and our purpose. He let's us know that our gifts can be the vehicle for our purpose. He is an architecture by gift and youth track coach by purpose. We discuss being prepared and learning along your journey to purpose.
You can learn more about Intent Design here: https://www.intentid.com/
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IG: @DrJWise
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IG: @Prosper.Projects
On this episode I sit down with Mrs. Helen Allen Jackson. Helen Allen Jackson is a certified Community Nutrition Coach and Group Personal Trainer. Helen earned her certifications from Central Arizona University and National Association of Sports Medicine. Helen is the author of "The Cookbook"; her cookbook has over 45 easy to follow color recipes. For the past 14 years, she has taught Nutrition and Fitness to many individuals both locally and globally. Helen's ministry and passion is to teach, empower and encourage individuals to take control of their health through nutrition and exercise without the aid of pills, powders, or potions.
You can find out more about Ms. Helen Jackson on her IG @HelenJackson8755 or on her website here: NewThinkingNoExcuses.com
In this episode I sit down with David Kennebrew and discuss what purpose looks like. Does it look different in different stages? Can you have two purposes? Is there a such thing as failure? Pastor David answers all of these questions and more on this episode.
You can find out more about Pastor David on IG: @DKennebrew
You can find Freedom Fellowship on IG: @Free2Fellowship
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomfellowship6341/featured
Or here:www.discoverfreedomfellowship.org
In this episode, I sit down with Shacorya Ijames. She knows she's purposed as a wife and mother, but it took her a while to get here. Shacorya discusses her journey of acceptance and submission to this purpose and her husband. Listen to Shacorya discuss what it took her to settle into her purpose.
You can find her on IG @Shacorya.Ijames
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Our season opener, I sit down with King Qreed to discuss what it looks like to finally listen to the patterns in your life. We talk about everything from high school until now. How is last job propelled him into where he is now, working and walking in his purpose. Qreed let's us know that running away from your purpose gets you no where fast. Tune in to hear his story of submitting to his purpose and running with it.
You can find him and his music here:
IG: @KingQreed
Apple Music: King Qreed
TikTok: KingQreed
On this episode we sit down with Bradley Thomas, of Inspire Everyday Fitness to discuss how to be Summertime Fine from his perspective. Bradley tells us he found his purpose through serving others.
In this episode, we sit down with Devin Li to discuss how community intertwines with his purpose. He shares that his purpose is centered around the community he creates and serving those around him.
You can find Devin on IG @Devin_Andy. and Waco Cha @Waco_Cha
We're still in Summertime Fine! Today we're talking to a mental health professional Mariam Jones about her experiences to purpose and how you can become Summertime Fine.
You can find out more about her organization For Our Mothers on IG @forourmothers.
This is the first week of Summertime Fine!
This week we're talking to Krystle Mason, the owner of Relentless Coaching and Consulting, she lets us know how to become Summertime Fine through her perspective. She reminds us to not forget ourselves in the journey to purpose.
You can find her on IG at @Relentless_Coaching_Consulting
Her website is https://relentlesscoachingandconsulting.com
In this episode we sit down with Ayrielle Williams to look at our purpose through her lens as both a trauma and sex therapist. She helps us uncover the purpose that is buried inside of us. You can find out more information about Ayrielle and her practice on IG @StraightFoward.Theraphy.
On this episode we talk to Dudley Grady and Alyson Nicholas about their purpose. They both agree that in order to find your purpose you must first agree to it!
You can find them on their podcast bear fruit on IG @bearfruitpodcast
On this episode we talk about the power of the tongue. DJ reminds us of 2 main things: confidence and consistency! You need both to pursue your purpose.
You can find DJ on IG: @BuiltByBostick
On this episode, we talk to Maleah Flaggs about her purpose and how every action has a reaction.
You can find her on IG @planandprosperco
On this episode, we talk to Eric Cummings Jr. about his purpose and he reminds us that our purpose always comes back around.
You can find him on IG @imjusteric_ and on his podcast @thediplomatpodcast
In this episode, with sit down Taylor German and discuss how big should your purpose be?
You can find her on IG at peacexblessings
In this episode. we with talk with Curtis Jackson and the role our purpose can have on other people. Can you not living in your purpose change someone else? How does it change you? We discuss this and other topics on this episode of the Purpose Podcast.
You can find him on IG @LeroyGreenTheThird
You can find his podcast on IG @RapNerds
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On this episode, we sit down with Alexis Alexander to discuss Purpose and how it comes straight from God.
You can find out more about her on IG @LadyAEA and her podcast
Conversations with Alexis wherever you find podcasts.
This week we sit down with Pavielle Bookman to discuss her journey to Purpose. She shares that purpose is important but also that the world is waiting on YOUR purpose.
Ms. Bookman shares with us practical tips on finding your purpose.
You can find Pavielle on her podcast The Purpose Collective Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-collective/id1542122900
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I sit down with Williams and Ruff of No Lost Sole to discuss purpose. We discussed their brand No Lost Sole, how it started, and where it's going. We also discuss how wins and losses can both be used with it comes to developing your purpose!
You can find them on IG @NoLostSole and shop their products at NoLostSole.com
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On this first episode of Season 2 Dr. Jas answers the question "What is Purpose?" The roles get switched as she is interviewed by her friend Nick and they discuss how Purpose has worked out in her life.
This is also the first episode to appear on YouTube and you can find it here:
https://youtu.be/Inn59Ob34gM
You can find Dr. Jas on IG @DrJWise or Facebook as Jasmine K. A. Wise
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In this last episode of season 1, we circle back to Amara Oji from episode .5. We discuss what purpose is. How do you use purpose? Where does purpose come from? If you have been asking these questions while listening, this is the episode for you.
You can find her:
IG: @AmaraOji
Facebook: Amara Oji
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/snrse-single/1514729714
We'll begin season 2 of The Purpose Podcast on February 4, 2021!
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In this episode of The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas, we discuss what it means to be your full self everywhere you go.
You can find her on IG at Alisa.Castilla and Facebook as Alisa Castilla
Next week is our last episode of season 1! We will talk to Amara Oji as we circle back to Episode .5 so make sure you go back and listen to it!
We will take a short break in January but we’ll be back in February full force!
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In this episode of The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas, with talk about how purpose develops over time. We also talk about how knowing your purpose means you have a foundation to build upon.
You can find him and learn more about his work on IG @JPDavis.
We only have 2 more episodes this season before we take a short break in January.
The season finale will feature Amara Oji the singer-songwriter of our theme song as well as our Practice Round Episode .5. Make sure you go back and listen to it!
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In this week's episode of the Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas, we talk with Aspen Graves, MS, about owning your accomplishments on your way to your purpose.
You can find her on IG at JustCallMeAG
We only have 3 more episodes this season before we take a short break in January!
The season finale will feature Amara Oji, the singer-songwriter of our theme song, as well as our Practice Round episode .5 so make sure you go back and listen to it!
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In this episode of the Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas, we talk to Nick about the role of inconvenience when it comes to your purpose. We talk about what actually is an inconvenience and how it can affect our journey.
You can find Nick on IG @MyNickName_Nick or Facebook at Nichollas Rayfield
We only have 4 more episodes this season!
We can't wait to share with you all the changes we made for the second season.
In this week's episode, Cece and I disucss what it takes to find your purpose. We talk about the need to try everything! You never know what will lead you to your purpose or what will give you access to a new area.
You can find Cece on IG at Simply_Cece1908.
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In this weeks episode we discuss what it means to know you're in purpose but not feel it all of the time. Imposter syndrome is common but when it comes to purpose you have to push through. How do you get over the imposter syndrome?
Let us know!
You can find Jasmine on IG @JasmineCharice1031 and Our Climate @OurClimateLeaders
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In this episode, we discuss how discipline affects our purpose and why it matters. If you want to learn more about Ty Jones and his work at his home church, you can find him on IG @RobertTyJones.
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In this week's episode, we sit down with LaTara and TeMario and discuss what happens when you don't know your purpose. We also discuss how health and fitness interact with your purpose.
If you're in the Shreveport/Bossier, Louisiana area, and want information about either one of their businesses, you can find LaTara on IG @PatsPlayhouse_LearningCenter and TeMario by Googling TnT Pest Control.
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This week was sit down with Minister Jessica Kemp to discuss the differnce between our calling and our purpose. We also dive into how your purpose can lead you to love.
If you want more information about her you can find her on IG@MinJessKemp or on Facebook as Jess Kemp.
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In this week's episode of the Purpose Podcast we're talkng about Decluttering Your Garden. What does it take to see what's really your purpose and what needs to go so you can grow.
You can find more about Anthony on IG @GAnthonyMiller and on Facebook as Anthony Miller.
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Today we talk with Rae Jefferson about our upbringings and how it effects our journey to our purpose. We discuss socioeconomic status and how it can hinder or propel you toward your purpose.
If you want more information about Rae you can find her on IG at @RaeJefferson or her work on mental health at @TheHopeist.
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In this episode, we discuss purpose with Daniel and the difference between living and existing on earth. Daniel shares his wisdom on purpose comparison, roles within our purpose, and what happens when your purpose changes.
You can find him on Facebook as Daniel Kennebrew.
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In this episode, Toyin and I discuss the difference between having a purpose and a passion. We discuss how they are related and if either even matters. You can find more of Toyin on her podcast Woke from Home anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YxKvUWY4IoyqBXUtke2mx?si=FBIqTqW_TpGwu_zJq4sT_g
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woke-from-home/id1522929614?i=1000490087028
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In the first official first episode, we have Trandon Welch, Dr. Jas's best friend! Trandon is a true Jack of all Trades but specializes in photography (amongst other things). We discuss why "why" matters. Trandon encourages us to get to know our "why" when it comes to purpose.
Trandon's IG: @WELCHinc
Trandon's Brands: @YahIsDope and @WELCHincPhotogrpahy.
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Get to know the Purpose Podcast and Dr. Jas in this trailer!
I love talking to people about their purpose and getting them one step closer to it. On this podcast and I’ll be asking my friends 3 specific questions about purpose and we’ll just have a dialogue. This podcast was birthed when 2 of my friends who do not know each other told me within 20minutes of each other that I should do I podcast and here I am. Less than 24 hours later with the first episode.
We cannot wait to Journey to Purpose Together!
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I’m Dr. Jasmine Wise my friends call me Dr. Jas or Jasmine either one is cool and I am a Purpose Cultivator and Educator I love talking to people about their purpose and getting them one step closer to it. On this podcast and I’ll be asking my friends 3 specific questions about purpose and we’ll just have a dialogue. This podcast was birthed when 2 of my friends who do not know each other told me within 20minutes of each other that I should do I podcast and here I am. Less than 24 hours later with the first episode.
This was an impromptu Episode .5 to the Prosper Podcast!
We’ll be back in 2 weeks to share Episode 1.
You can find more of Amara on IG at @AmaraOji and @HausofAsher. Her YouTube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUpdkvw63T1h0huYr3ZrWQ
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