About our Guest:

Bronx native Jason Rosario is a social entrepreneur, content curator, and founder of The Lives of Men, an integrated media and lifestyle brand that covers the stories and the diverse interests of men of color. Early in life, he was taught the importance of hard work, sacrifice, resolve, and faith which have served as guiding principles in his life’s journey. Having witnessed first hand the socio-political norms that disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities of color, Jason dedicated his work to increasing the flow of opportunities to young men of color. Having earned his MBA from New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business, he previously worked with leading financial firms such as UBS, Deutsche Bank, and CBRE. Jason’s interests focus on the intersection of masculinity, identity, and self-actualization. Featured on numerous media outlets and delivering keynote speeches at international conferences and at colleges and universities in the tri-state area, he aims to inspire, activate, and nurture the development of well-rounded men.

Many cultures dissuade men from expressing emotions, in favor of being the “strong, silent” type. This way of thinking has been carried down through generations, and it has a particularly telling effect on men of color. Jason Rosario and Kevin have a frank discussion about how Jason’s company, The Lives of Men, is promoting healthy masculinity. Additionally, Jason and Kevin share how they have worked to build healthy masculinity into their own lives.

Insight from this episode:

• Secrets to building a healthy perspective about masculinity.

Quotes from the show:

“Just more importantly though, the maturity level that it instills in you. The level of discipline that you have to have to be able to move in spaces where you don’t have the basic comforts of home. That’s what all that experience at a young age taught me.” - Jason Rosario on helping caring for his family while growing up, Episode 135

“What you learn about yourself is, through those experiences, is not what you’re going to learn in any academics.” - Jason Rosario on fatherhood, Episode 135

“Education is something no one can even take away from you.” - Jason Rosario, Episode 135

“I try to keep people around me that are going to remind me that I am worthy just because I exist. My lived experience alone is what makes me enough.” - Jason Rosario, Episode 135

“Something that me and my friends, we talk about often is we have success amnesia. Sometimes we forget how far we’ve come and the great strides that we have made.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 135

“If we’re asking men to be more vulnerable and more in touch with their emotions, then that’s something that women are uniquely positioned and prepared to be able to teach us.” - Jason Rosario, Episode 135

“What you resist, persists.” - Jason Rosario, Episode 135

“I think what I’ve realized is the biggest challenge I’ve ever had to face was not living and not subscribing to the notions of what other people think my life should be.” - Jason Rosario, Episode 135

“Authenticity, to me, is doing what you would do if nobody else was looking and being in alignment.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 135

Resources Mentioned:

• In Touch: How to Tune In to the Inner Guidance of Your Body and Trust Yourself by John J. Prendergast, PhD and Rick Hanson, PhD

Favorite Book:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

• To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculine Power by Robert Augustus Masters, PhD

• The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favorite Quote:

• “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” - Paulo Coelho

3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

1. Be true to yourself. Believe in yourself.

Stay Connected:

Create Your Life Series:

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https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/

Kevin:

www.kevinybrown.com

www.instagram.com/kevinybrown

www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

Jason Rosario:

www.instagram.com/kingkhepri

www.facebook.com/jrosario79

www.linkedin.com/in/wjasonrosario

The Lives of Men:

www.thelivesofmen.com/

www.instagram.com/thelivesofmen/

twitter.com/thelivesofmen

www.facebook.com/thelivesofmen/

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