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S A U N A I E is Personal Development Platform for Millennials Who Want To Know More About Their Brain & Financial Health Episodes release on Mondays & Fridays

  1. Healed Men Build Different: Why Doing the Trauma Work Changes Everything

    17h ago

    Healed Men Build Different: Why Doing the Trauma Work Changes Everything

    The conversation delves into the impact of unresolved trauma on men's lives, highlighting how it affects their relationships, health, and ambitions. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of healing and building, providing practical steps for addressing trauma and building a stable foundation for growth. Takeaways Unresolved trauma affects men's lives in various waysHealing and building go hand in hand Chapters 00:00 Understanding Trauma04:51 How Unresolved Trauma Shows Up12:53 The Cost of Unresolved Trauma

    20 min
  2. What Real Masculinity Looks Like in 2026 — And Why Most Men Are Getting It Wrong

    Jun 22

    What Real Masculinity Looks Like in 2026 — And Why Most Men Are Getting It Wrong

    The conversation delves into the noise around masculinity, defining masculinity, men's mental health, accountability and integrity, three key areas for men, the importance of follow-through, and a relational check-in. Takeaways Defining masculinity goes beyond traditional normsMen's mental health is impacted by societal expectationsAccountability and follow-through are crucial for personal growth Chapters 00:00 The Noise Around Masculinity06:08 Men's Mental Health11:51 Three Key Areas for Men17:47 Relational Check-In

    21 min
  3. Building From the Inside Out: Creativity, Faith & the Business of Being Yourself ft. Alex Boykins

    Jun 15

    Building From the Inside Out: Creativity, Faith & the Business of Being Yourself ft. Alex Boykins

    What does it actually look like to build a creative business, make music, raise a family, and stay grounded in faith — all at the same time? In this episode, XO sits down with Alexander Boykins — Seattle-based photographer, music artist, and creative entrepreneur — for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations in SAUNAIE history. Alexander has photographed 70+ weddings, been recognized as a 2025 Best of The Bash photographer, and been featured in Canvas Rebel, all while building multiple income streams and showing up as a present father and man of faith. This is not a how-to conversation. It is a real conversation about what the building actually requires — the sacrifice, the doubt, the moments of almost quitting, and the faith that kept him moving. What you'll hear in this episode: →  How photography and music feed each other creatively — and why Alexander went deep on both →  What 70+ weddings taught him about people, relationships, and what actually matters →  The '95% customer service, 5% camera skill' philosophy that built his business →  How he manages multiple creative ventures without losing depth or direction →  His honest take on AI, social media, and what real success looks like vs. what performs online →  Faith under pressure — the real version, not the testimony version →  How fatherhood clarified everything he is building and why →  Direct advice for every creative who has the gift but hasn't fully bet on themselves yet Alexander Boykins Photographer • Music Artist • Entrepreneur Instagram: @KingBoykinsOfficial KingBoykins.com Portfolio: The Bash / Boykins Photography Alexander@KingBoykins.com

    29 min
  4. 70+ Weddings, Music, Multiple Businesses & Fatherhood ft. Alexander Boykins

    Jun 8

    70+ Weddings, Music, Multiple Businesses & Fatherhood ft. Alexander Boykins

    The conversation delves into the journey of building multiple creative businesses while maintaining faith and intention. It explores life before photography and music, the realization of a creative calling, the coexistence of photography and music, and the valuable lessons learned from wedding photography. Additionally, it reflects on the speaker's first wedding photography experience and the challenges and growth that came with it. The conversation covers the journey of Alexander Boykins from truck driving to wedding photography and the establishment of his photography business. It delves into the importance of customer service in photography, the impact of corporate work on personal growth, and the insights gained from wedding photography experiences. Additionally, it explores the understanding of people and relationships through the lens of wedding photography. Takeaways Faith and intentionBuilding multiple income streams Experience is a key teacherCustomer service is paramount in photography Chapters 00:00 Building Creative Businesses06:20 Realizing Creative Calling13:25 Coexistence of Photography and Music19:55 Learning from Wedding Photography27:35 Learning from Experience33:04 The Importance of Customer Service in Photography44:03 Understanding People and Relationships Alexander Boykins Photographer • Music Artist • Entrepreneur Instagram: @KingBoykinsOfficial KingBoykins.com Portfolio: The Bash / Boykins Photography Alexander@KingBoykins.com

    50 min
  5. What Chronic Stress Is Doing to Your Body Right Now — And How to Actually Fix It

    Jun 1

    What Chronic Stress Is Doing to Your Body Right Now — And How to Actually Fix It

    The conversation delves into the impact of movement and sleep on cortisol regulation, chronic stress, decision making, and overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep and engaging in consistent movement to reduce cortisol levels and improve overall health. The prescription for self-care and the call to action provide practical steps for listeners to prioritize their well-being. Takeaways Minimum effective doseCortisol regulation Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Movement on Cortisol Regulation05:13 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

    18 min
  6. Why a Job Alone Is Not a Wealth Strategy — And How to Build Income on Your Own Terms

    May 25

    Why a Job Alone Is Not a Wealth Strategy — And How to Build Income on Your Own Terms

    The conversation explores the concept of income expansion and the internal barriers that prevent men from achieving it. It delves into the salary mindset, scarcity thinking, waiting for permission, and the strategic approach to building income. It also addresses career strategy and the relationship between economic autonomy and psychological well-being. Takeaways Salary mindset limits income potentialBuilding income requires deliberate, layered approach Chapters 00:00 The Salary Mindset08:11 Career Strategy and Understanding13:15 Income Autonomy and Psychological Well-being

    19 min
  7. How to Start Building Wealth From Zero (The Exact Order of Operations)

    May 18

    How to Start Building Wealth From Zero (The Exact Order of Operations)

    The conversation delves into the wealth knowledge gap, the mindset required for wealth building, and the practical financial order of operations. It emphasizes the importance of taking deliberate steps toward financial stability as a mental health intervention. Takeaways Wealth building is a continuous process, not an event that happens after getting finances together.The financial order of operations is a proven sequence that works for anyone willing to follow them consistently. Chapters 00:00 The Wealth Knowledge Gap05:18 Step 1: Know Your Number11:26 Step 7: Own Something That Appreciates16:45 Recap of Previous Episodes

    18 min
  8. The Racial Wealth Gap: What It Is, How It Got Here & What We Do About It

    May 11

    The Racial Wealth Gap: What It Is, How It Got Here & What We Do About It

    The episode delves into the racial wealth gap, highlighting the deliberate policies and structures that have perpetuated it. It emphasizes the psychological impact of wealth disparities and provides strategies for building generational wealth as an act of resistance against the system. Takeaways Racial wealth gap is a result of deliberate policies and structuresBuilding generational wealth is an act of resistance Chapters 00:00 The Racial Wealth Gap: Numbers and Realities08:50 Psychological Impact of Wealth Disparities

    18 min
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    S A U N A I E
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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