In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle, discuss why it's important to be deliberate with your intentions. Ashua often says don't be frivolous with your focus. We don't usually associate our intentions with our focus. Yet, they are related. It makes a difference when you are honest with yourself about your intentions or observing what your experience reveals about your intentions. Listen in as we dissect how intentions show up and how to become more intentional when directing your focus. 

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle, discuss the value of being present and it's relationship to your focus. Ashua often says don't underestimate the power of your focus. When we are practicing mindfulness, we have better command of our creative ability. Learning to be available in your present experience helps you make better decisions. Join us in exploring this topic. We invite you to leave us a comment or question and we'll respond in the next episode.

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle, discuss the evolution of your focus. Ashua often says don't be frivolous with your focus. Though a simple reminder, it reveals the depth of how embedded in our routines, self-talk, and daily habits that self sabotage lurks. We can become more aware of how to identify the little things that we do and say to keep us from evolving as quickly as we'd like. Join us in exploring this topic. We invite you to leave us a comment or question and we'll respond in the next episode.

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle, discuss the idea of Freedom. It's a word we hear and use a lot. In our current political and social climate, there is more focus on concepts of personal and collective freedom. Do we know what it really means? Some of the words we use mean things we don't always intend. Take a listen as we dig into the actual definitions and context the idea of freedom. How free is it really? How free are we? Is this really what we want? Explore this topic with us. It's revealing. This podcast is brought to you by Enlighten One. Learn more about the hosts at www.Enlighten1.com ; VSG_NME Podcast; www.FacetoftheJewel.com; www.AkashOhana.com

In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, Johnny Holmes a.k.a Apostle, and their friend Eyembe Elango, discuss the importance of beginnings. We often think of beginning something as a starting point, a marker of change, which may sound uncomfortable. Are you a chronic starter, beginning projects but never seeming to finish anything? This has function if you consider it differently. We discuss the aspects of starts and how they relate to endings as they are sides of the same door. Listen in as we expand our understanding of beginnings. This podcast is brought to you by Enlighten One. Learn more about the hosts at www.Enlighten1.com; VSG_NME Podcast; www.FacetoftheJewel.com;

In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a Apostle, discuss the significance of recognizing opportunity. Do you feel like you miss things? Are you mindful in your movements and daily routine? Do you know how to identify opportunities when they are presented to you or do you recognize it in hindsight? Listen in as we discuss the benefits of recognizing opportunity and tools you can use to better identify them. 

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, and Johnny Holmes a.k.a Apostle, discuss devotion and the many ways it presents itself in our lives. Devotion is the practice, exercise, dedication to a belief, a cause, a state of being. What are you devoted to in your life? Are you devoted to self sabotage? Are you devoted to success? You can have it either way. Listen in as we discuss the ways we identify it and how we can change it if we choose. 

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle discuss the pitfalls of procrastinating. When we procrastinate we are in a resistive state of being. Do you define procrastination as power or control? Do you use it to increase drama in your experiences? Did you know that procrastination can be used as an alert from your internal guidance system? Listen in as we discuss the connection between procrastination, intention, and trust. These are important distinctions to make. We also share additional insight about the emotional guidance scale. You can find details at this link https://enlighten1.com/cool-ass-conversations/.

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In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle discuss what it means to keep up with yourself. When you are on the path of self development, and you now know that you create your own reality, what then? That's where refining your ability to discern your preferences really becomes a constant exercise. It can even become habitual. If you're doing it well, you can begin to take your wellbeing for granted. Listen in as we dig into some of the ways this shows up for us and how we are managing it. Learn more about the hosts at www.Enlighten1.com; VSGEE_NME Podcast; www.FacetoftheJewel.com;

In this episode of Cool Ass Conversations, hosts Ashua Nicole, Big Gee, Johnny Holmes a.k.a. Apostle, and guest Eyembe Elango discuss the tricky business of effective communication. Technology has created a global environment for communication that transcends common language barriers through the use of emojis and text language (sms/text speak, like OMG or LOL). African American Vernacular English phrases and expressions have also become globally adopted. These are common elements of communication. However we sometimes experience issues of being understood and intending to help others see what we mean. Have you ever said something that was taken entirely differently than you meant it? Do you sometimes misinterpret what others say to you? This can be frustrating or disappointing. When we release expectations, we learn to communicate more effectively. Listen in as we examine funny examples of how this has come to our attention. www.Enlighten1.com; VSGEE_NME Podcast; www.FacetoftheJewel.com;