On this episode, Dre sits down with actor, author, conscious leader and soul brother, Dondre Whitfield to circle around listening as an act of love, the dance between divine feminine and masculine energies, and the distinction between male vs. man.

Despite their opposing appearances and backgrounds, Dre and Dondre first recognized each other as "tribe" when they met at the High School of Performing Arts. It was here where empathy was learned and forged through listening to one another's struggles, discovering the universality of pain. They reflect on how those lessons in emotional intelligence still guide them today.

Together, they explore why affirmation is one of the most activating gifts we can give to each other, and how we need to feel seen and heard to survive. Dondre shares insights on partnership, parenting, and the importance of being a model for what we wish others to mirror.

From redefining what it means to be a man of service, to embracing both divine feminine and masculine energies, this conversation invites us to consider what true balance looks like—not perfection, but enough to create alignment with our divine assignment.

Dondre shares the way he walks through the world, seeing everyone as necessary to our shared ecosystem, and remembering that when we listen with love, we have the power to change the world.

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