Send us Fan Mail One year ago, on my birthday, I launched the Sense Only Podcast. I had no idea what would happen next. I simply knew that I had a calling to do something, and I knew I had to stop hiding. One year later, I’m sitting here reflecting on a journey that has taken me further than I could ever have imagined. From travelling to Atlanta and New York to interview incredible people, to the many unexpected YESes, to opportunities I never thought would come my way, this year has taught me something powerful: Sometimes the biggest thing standing between you and what you want isn't rejection. It’s your assumption that you’ll be rejected. This episode is a personal reflection on my first year of Sense Only — the people who said yes, the conversations that changed lives, the moments of divine alignment, the lessons, the nerves, the growth, the people who believed in me, and the woman I am becoming through this work. I also reflect on the moment I realised that Sense Only had become bigger than me. From the messages following my conversation with my uncle Leroy about Black men's mental health and suicide, to the response to my conversation with Kate, I began to see that these conversations weren't simply episodes. They were creating change. And that is what means the most to me. This year has also pushed me far beyond the private person I once was. I've travelled internationally, approached people I admire, built teams, started producing documentaries, created new projects and learned to step into my calling with much more courage. I've learned: • You don't ask, you don't get. • Sometimes you have to stop getting in your own way. • Being of service matters. • The right people will show up. • Your network can be more powerful than you realise. • You cannot allow people who don't know you to dictate the life you're meant to live. • And sometimes you simply have to begin. Most importantly, I’ve learned that we all have the power to make a difference. So as Sense Only turns one, this isn't the end. We're only just getting started. Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, shared, commented, supported, appeared on the podcast, opened a door, said YES, believed in the vision or simply sent a message. And a very special thank you to my big cousin Derrick, aka Flash, for believing in me from the very beginning and helping me build the space in which so many of these conversations have taken place. Thank you. Here's to year one. And here's to everything still to come. Stay blessed. Alicia Mullings CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:42 One year of Sense Only 01:30 The power of YES 02:40 When Sense Only became bigger than me 03:30 Uncle Leroy: Black men's mental health & suicide 05:30 The messages that changed everything 06:50 Kate and the impact of the conversation 08:00 The woman I'm becoming 09:00 From private person to travelling the world 10:00 Learning to ask 11:00 Creating again 12:00 Becoming a documentary producer 13:00 The importance of being of service 13:45 The people who helped me get here 14:30 My mentors and accountability partner 15:30 My biggest thank you 16:00 My cousin Derek and believing in the vision 18:00 Why relationships matter 19:00 Overcoming nerves 20:00 Learning to live with the trolls 21:30 If you never ask, you'll never know 22:30 Divine alignment and AJ McQueen 24:00 The vision gets bigger 25:00 Sense Only is becoming more than a podcast 26:00 The course, community and SenseOnly.com 27:00 We all have the power to make a difference 28:00 Sense Only turns one 29:00 We're only just getting started If this episode speaks to you, please don't keep it to yourself. SHARE IT. Subscribe to the Sense Only Podcast and join the conversation. What would happen if you finally stopped getting in your own way? #SenseOnly #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #SelfDevelopment #MakeADifference #Entrepreneurship #BlackPodcast
