Creating Space with Wes Knight

"The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor's shortcomings as he is of his own." - Eric Hoffer

Support your friends. Through their gifts and their shortcomings. Push them to the next level of their lives and uplift them when they fall. We all need a helping hand. Be love and you will eternally attract love.

Your vibe attracts your tribe.

Today I chat with Charlotte Independence captain and lifetime friend, Bilal Duckett. We chat the importance of a healthy friendship and why we should curate our lives around the ideology of "Iron Sharpens Iron".

Bilal Duckett

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.26 Nick Sambrato has a unique perception unlike anyone I have ever had the opportunity to come in contact with. The conversations that we had throughout "The Hike" inspired me and challenged me to think on a different plane.

His esoteric views are thought-provoking and were completely unique. I really enjoyed this conversation and I am positive that you will also.

Nick Sambrato

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.25 Rajesh Durbal is a congenital amputee who has defied ALL odds. He has learned how to survive in an arena which significantly labels him as disadvantaged. Raj has decided to defy all stereotypes and has overcome every single shortcoming that you could possibly label him with, and then some.

His story is incredible and his resilience is unwavering.

You're going to enjoy this episode. I know it.

Rajesh Durbal

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.24 Celine Duvoisin has been unapologetic for the entirety of her life and I believe that her mindset is the cornerstone for her success. She has been through her fair share of experiences and she doesn't allow any of them to determine her success.

Today I discover just why Lululemon decided to bring her to "The Hike" in Chattanooga, TN.

Celine Duvoisin

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.23 Dane Robinson is EXPANSIVE. His energy can shift a room in an instant and when you get around him you know that he is destined for greatness. In this interview you will see just what it means to devote your life's work for the betterment of others.

Dane is the fitness director at GRAVITY studio in Atlanta as well as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Steam. The Legends Football League based in Atlanta. (women's indoor football)

Let's dive into Dane's story and see what exactly Lululemon saw to invite him into "The Hike" event in Chattanooga, TN.

Dane Robinson

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.22 Movement is something that is vital to our happiness as human beings. The connection between the mental and the physical is massively important. Katie Dixon has created a fitness and lifestyle studio called KadiFit in the Lake Norman/Charlotte area with such a lasting affect that it has caught the attention of Lululemon. Her ambassadorship with the company is only the tip of the iceberg of her impact.

Let's dive into her story to learn the dynamic of Katie's greatness around movement/fitness which is the cornerstone of her genetic makeup.

Katie Dixon

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Trust and Choice

Two words I knew had meaning - but had no idea what they truly meant…. Until this weekend…

This past weekend was the single most dynamic combination of communication, vulnerability, discomfort, FEAR facing, deconstructive and constructive thought provocation, extreme limit pushing and emotionally challenging weekend I have ever faced in my 30 years of walking this planet.

22 of what Lululemon called “HERO’s” all representing the SouthEast came together in Chattanooga TN for a weekend wrapped in mystery. All we knew was that we were chosen by the courage and commitment we had made to make a lasting impact in our local communities. What we didn't know, was literally anything else.

We were brought together in a hostel in the middle of the city of Chattanooga - think Real World meets Health and Wellness. Every single individual who walked through that door had a presence. An aura of greatness about them. I was in awe of the various forms that could manifest. People from all walks of life, assortments of passions that spanned the entire spectrum of interests. Yet one common thread. Greatness…

These individuals breathed it. Embodied it. Exuded it… and I was left asking…. Where do I fit in… Am I worthy?/

My inner critique wasn’t so sure….

So many experiences in such a short time. The aim you ask??

Trust… and Choice…

What do those words mean to you… truly… what does the word trust mean to you… in it’s purest form???

Prior to this experience, the word trust was a dry symbolism of an invisible agreement. Trust, to me, was a word tossed around with a slim regard for its innate power. Trust no leverage - no ability to bind me between another person or idea. If I didn't have control over the context of the situation, I wasn't going to partake.

My construct of trust, however, was shattered by a dynamic array of experiences. Opportunities to face my FEAR - to literally face myself.

The most challenging? Hang-gliding…

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.21 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and being that my grandmother is a two-time survivor of BC, I felt that it was massively important to share the story of a Charlotte businesswoman who faced BC head on and won.

This is a story of heartbreak, a story of community, and a story of triumph.

This is the story of Heather Keets Wright's battle with Breast Cancer.

Heather Keets Wright

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Accepting our Universal Assignments

Gabby Bernstein - THE UNIVERSE HAS YOUR BACK

listening to Gabrielle Bernstein on the school of greatness she talked about her journey to find self love. To let go from herself and allow the universe to guide her. She said that the first step was for her to ask The Universe for help.

The universe or spirit or God - whatever you want to call it - shows up surprisingly fast when you ask and are aware - constantly being open to the messages that the universe provides you with is a skill that you can grow. Are you capable of quieting the mind and listening. A lot of times these messages are delivered through our peers or through synchronistic experiences - much like the timing of the podcast interview and the moment in my life.

first answer was Gabrielle’s book - I knew, after listening to her journey and her message on The School of Greatness, that I was too read her book. It nearly fell off the shelf. I could feel a visceral attraction to the book. It was magnetic the way it pulled me towards it.

In one of the beginning chapters of the book, Gabby talks about “The Holy Instant” - she describes the holy instant to be the moment where you can decide to either choose LOVE or FEAR. She calls FEAR (EF Everything and Run) - which made me laugh because I’m realizing what I have been doing my entire life. Running from myself. The self love that I have truly needed.

In this process of choosing “The Holy Instant” - this moment is not the moment that you choose to run from THE FEAR - this is the instant that you choose to RETURN TO LOVE.

By using the affirmation - “Thank you universe for guiding me to perceive this lesson through the teacher of love”

Gabby is teaching me to come back to compassion - come back to acceptance - come back to SELF LOVE

1) Recognize the assignment and call it by its name - My particular assignment is SELF LOVE - What is yours? What is resonating in your mind as I share my experience?

2) Accept that you cannot avoid the assignment - I had to accept the fact that if I don't learn this lesson then the same loops will continue to present themselves until I learn it. I said to the Universe - I am ready to learn through love. Teach me what I need to know.

3) Honor your feelings - underneath the masks that we all portray are deeply guarded wounds. Wounds that we have decided are too painful to look at. Too hard to heal. So we turned our back to them in hopes that they would disappear. Understanding that they will never disappear is the first step.

As I began to ask the Universe for help - and continued to build on my meditation practice - which I am really struggling with - I battle with wanting to quit as soon as I begin to relax. If it is tough for you also, just know that you aren't alone.

The next assignment was a hypnotherapy session - When I got the recommendation organically through a friend I knew that this was the Universe giving me what I had ask for. For me to say NO to this opportunity would have been foolish. I’m ready - so I MUST SAY YES. I cannot run any longer.

I showed up to the therapists place - in a shockingly relaxed mood - I wasn't sure what to expect but I had the subtle confidence that I knew that I was supposed to be there and “The Universe Has My Back.”

As he drifted me into the gap between my subconscious and my conscious mind I began to feel waves of pressure on my chest. I was aware of it - shocked at first - It was as an invisible force giving me CPR - take it for what you want but as I was mildly aware I just let go - I decided to not be afraid of that moment - I decided to just be a witness to what was happening. To the healing that was occurring. As I drifted back into consciousness I asked the therapist what was happening in that moment.

He went on to mention that it was my heart space opening. He mentioned that I had been asking for self love and now the universe was cracking the rough exterior around my heart space. Wow…. incredible. Thank you Universe - thank you for your magic

So what does all of this means. This is what you have to ask yourself. I hope while you were listening to be share my experience you were drifting into your own evaluation process. I hope that you were taking a look at whatever it is that you perceive to be YOUR Universal Assignment.

I wish for you to RECOGNIZE THE ASSIGNMENT AND CALL IT BY ITS NAME

i wish for you to ACCEPT THAT YOU CANNOT AVOID THE ASSIGNMENT

I wish for you to HONOR YOUR FEELINGS

and I wish for you to ask the Universe to Guide you through the teacher of love.

Remember - you can shift yourself from FEAR to LOVE and a moments instant - you have the ability to return to LOVE and any point. Be mindful of that fact and use it to your advantage.

The Universe has your back.

Gabby Bernstein's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform/dp/1401946542

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson

Ep.20 We were all captivated by the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games. Most of us watched from the comfort of our homes. More than likely we searched some of the athletes on Google to find out more about their history. Meghan had used this same tactic 6 years earlier. Only this extremely brave individual decided that what she was reading was achievable. She chased and she captured. This story is the epitome of Creating Space.

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Guest:

Meghan O'Leary

Creating Space Team:

Wes Knight

Olivia Bellamy

Charita Johnson