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Ep. 093 - Tic. Toc.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Awaken The Awesome - Podcast (@atapodcast) on Jul 7, 2019 at 3:00pm PDT On this solo episode - Reiterating the importance of consideration and mindfulness when choosing who and what we spend our most valuable resource on. 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

Ep. 092 - Love Is The Prescription (w. Solara)

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There are a myriad of reasons why one choses to venture towards his or her dream. Throughout these conversations, I've had the opportunity to take notes and realize that, despite their various backgrounds, individual journeys, respective challenges and personal struggles...a common and undeniable keystone to their relentless pursuit boils down to a very simple word : Love. Love - simply and unapologetically put - is the guiding compass that has consistently kept my next guest on her path and allowed her to keep growing as a talented singer and songwriter. With a bubbly personality and warm energy that you just can't help but get a kick out of, Solara and I had the opportunity to share a great conversation, as we often do on this program, where she gave us a gracious tour of Life from her vantage point. From her coffee addiction, to her family roots, to her incredible love for Haitian culture, to her commitment...

Ep. 091 - Parenting...Truthfully (w. Emmanuelle Elie)

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When they say 'you should check on your strong friend', that is very true. Immediate family, relatives, close friends...do we ever really know how the other person is doing or what they're going through? This is a close description of how one text from me to my long-time friend, Emmanuelle Elie , led to this very emotionally-charged episode. When all I did was send a random, fun-filled 'Hi/How're you?'...I wasn't prepared for the reply. Emmanuelle sent me a photo from her hospital bed. With a short comment that went along the lines of : "...when we give everything to our children ...and neglect our own health...been in the hospital for 3 days..." That shook me. In more ways than one. A lot of them having to do whith the fact that Emma, stands on her own as a dedicated, nurturing and tireless mother. The thing about parenting and having kids, is that you hear a lot about the love, p...

Ep. 090 - Change Your Life. It's OK. (w. Tiffany Rouge)

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You've heard a lot about that ever-so decisive moment where your desires, ambitions, curiosity and fear of the unknown all come down to a very simple but nonetheless frightening moment. In the catalog of words that could be used to refer to this make-it or break-it instance in one's journey, my guest actually chose to boil it down to its simplicity : she calls it The Leap. As a seasoned radio announcer , podcaster , audio production queen and cake lover, Tiffany Rouge , who'd much rather go by Tiff, was a real treat to have on the podcast to talk about this very impactful topic. In this gray area called Life, Tiff aims to add a little bit of color which she does so delightfully whether on the air or on her amazing Miss Adventurous podcast where she publishes conversations that will make you see the world in a different, profound perspective. In this conversation, we get a front row seat as Tiff shares h...

Ep. 089 - Filled With Wins (w. Farahdja Casseus)

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© WYBOU - La Photographe ( https://www.wybou.ca /) - All Rights Reserved Growth is a truly courageous if not to say very painful process. We talk a lot on this program about the patience and willingness to grow out of your comfort zone, to break out of your own shell, to go after your true desires and to step into your true Self...but it would be quite foolish to not be reminded of the true pain, anxiety and struggle that comes along with us on this powerful journey. As a Transformational Nutrition Coach, Chef, Life Coach and all-round delightful being, my next guest, Farahdja Casseus can certainly attest to such uncomfortable truths. In this warm-hearted as well as revealing conversation, we touch on her own battles with personal demons, limiting beliefs, owning up to one's responsibility in the process and cherishing the rewards of coming out the other end...filled with wins. A powerful exchange, which I do hope you...

Ep. 088 - Tell Your Own Whimsical Story (w. Steven Baboun)

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I have no words to tell you guys how incredibly excited I am to share today's conversation with you. I did not know of my next guest until 48 hours preceding this recording. As The Universe, Energy and a little sprinkle of Instagram randomness would have it - sometimes, all you gotta do is try something out and see what you end up with. What started with a recently-released short film on Vimeo, quickly shifted to me ferociously tracking down the creator, and eventually, sooner rather than later, the both us were intensely texting back and forth about how we could collaborate and lo and behold, his grace and warmth ended up on this humble fan's podcast as a new guest. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with a noticeably whimsical personality that is only matched by his incredible body of work, Steven Baboun is the kind of individual that, admittedly, will not be ignored. As a photographer, writer, visual artist...

Ep. 087 - Every day, in Every Way - Say YES! (w. Vincent Gutta)

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I've often mentioned on and off the air how these conversations are born just as much from my curiosity to get to see the world from guests' perspective as they are from my willingness to learn a thing or two from their impactful experience. This conversation was no different. I've wanted to have Vincent Gutta on the program for some time now. With over a decade of expertise as High-Level Real Estate Broker, Vincent has the kind of energy that is impossible to ignore.  Always a kind smile, always the impeccable gentleman, truly laser-focused on his goals and ferociously dedicated to serving his clients' needs...Vince is a true champion as example of living one's best Life...and he does it, as you'll soon find out...by simply and consistently saying Yes! This was quite the heartfelt conversation, filled with touching insights, practical tips and even some fun routines which you'll d...