Awaken The Awesome

via Instagram : @undercutlife Ask anyone who's been in a serious, committed and ongoing relationship about the key elements that are part of their particular formula, chances are pretty good the following are never far... Teamwork Commitment Transparency Communication ...and please leave the Ego at the door. My next guests are a special pair. Had them on my radar for a while as I'd been keeps nf up with their powerful, funny, genuine and refreshing content over the past year. Centered around their core beliefs encompassing the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits, whether through a proper nutritional regimen, as well as regular physical activity, their content is a welcome breath of dynamic optimism. You'd think it's be all about working out amd eating right with these two...but it's so much more. Indeed, Dayana & David Gonzales, happily married, seasoned parents and proud bearers matching undercuts ... seriou...

When you see people you respect and admire accomplish great things while living their purpose along the way, it matters that you not only let them know but to also genuinely celebrate these accomplishments along with them. It is admittedly amazing to witness all the great new things my next guest has been up to since her last appearance on the podcast. On this energy-filled episode, we take the time to not only catch up, but also cover a variety of topics ranging from the power of affirmation to the importance of prioritizing one's self...something she's more than qualified to speak on. As a Certified Life Coach , Speaker, Dance Instructor, Podcaster , Activist, Wife and Mother, Emmanuelle Georges is an example of what powerful ambition and purpose-driven action can lead to. Emmy is a woman of tremendous energy and kindness and it was thrill to have her back on on the program. You can connect with Emmanuelle via her Instagram pa...

It started out with one song. Just a simple listen of one song and I was hell-bent of having this individual on the podcast. The lyrics, the beat, the energy, the message...come to think of it, I guess it was pretty good mix of all of the above.  What was undeniable though was the feeling I felt from the words of truth and honesty that his latest single "Lakay Mwen"("My Home" in Creole) was conveying.  See, Chabin Golden Child , through a very colourful and intelligent mix of wordplay and humor, talks about the social and racial discrimination that stems from the simple fact of being of a lighter skin tone in one's own homeland.   The words (and the infectious rhythm) sure did a number on me. Not that the subject matter was in any way news to me. Not in the least. But I applauded this creative and transparent effort in highlighting a very real (and ongoing) issue.  Conversation was a short one as we were unfortunate...

On this solo episode - Highlighting my personal thoughts about an uncomfortable yet very real side of the holidays that some people would rather avoid talking about : Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as Seasonal Depression.) Thank you for listening. You can download the MP3 for this episode by  right-clicking here  and choosing "Save As" Stay up to date - Subscribe to the podcast and get the latest episodes as soon they're published. ( RSS ) ( Apple Podcasts ) ( Google Podcasts )  ( Spotify )   ( T uneIn )   ( Stitcher ) Remember to leave a comment and let us know how we're doing. Either on the blog of via email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com #StayAwesome

"I'm only interested in pushing two things...fitness and the envelope" Photo:  © Jason E. Lucas (IG: argonautik4) - All Rights Reserved In the spirit of the New Year, I wanted to kick things off with an interview that I was fortunate enough to get with an individual who truly embodies what we try to promote and encourage here on the podcast. And that is to concretely and effectively ensure that your actions are elevated to the same level as your ambitions. Don't let his bright smile and warm personality fool you - today's guest, Coach Jacques Renaud, or  just "Jay" for short, is a beast and in that mindset, pulls no punches. His clients - well, those who survived anyway - are the first to account for his dedication that has made them sweat, scream, cry, curse...and eventually acknowledge the reward of a job well done. Jay's core values are rooted in his belief that one is accountable for their own success...or f...