Finding Rhythm TJ Jacobs

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:

- Power of Counter Balance

- The importance of delegating

- Who to share your Dreams with

- Radical Manifestation

- Vision Board vs. Visualization

- Discipline

- Legacy

- The importance of getting a Mentor

- Setting the tone v. Following the tone

- If vs. When

Books:

- The One Thing

- 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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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:

- The Artists way

- Acting from a Spiritual Perspective

Quotes: 

- “Going from Opportunity to Opportunity. They’re not just jobs to me.” - Jason Louder

- “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