Dear Future Me

It’s a day chat with Nat. This one makes me slightly nervous, if I’m being honest. We chat like it’s just us, no filters, gloves off. We talk about: starting a new business, sexualization of females, cancel culture, race, love, insecurities, addiction, and manifesting life long purpose. This chick is cool, she’s driven, and she’s on fire right now. Welcome to the podcast, Natalie Kokenge.

The one where we just get right into it. Death, grief, addiction, showing up, growth, losing love, finding love. Portrait & Lifestyle Photographer, Anna Davis, and I talk about all of life’s messy parts in an honest and relatable way. What’s helped us through and what keeps us going. This is a very human episode, it’s a stripped down conversation between two souls. No pretense, no degrees, no science, just life experience and gained knowledge along the way. I hope this finds someone out there that needs to be heard and given a bit of hope. 

You can find Anna Davis's photography on Instagram at @AnnaMorrisonPhoto.

Listen as we talk through the science of weight loss and massive transformation - body, mind, spirit - based on neuroscience. This is not a diet episode, I repeat this IS NOT a diet episode. This is for anyone who needs help climbing out of the hole they are in! Chris is a professional in personal training, nutrition, and true top to bottom transformation. Toward the end I open up about current and old troubles and Chris walks me through it (in real time) and explains what’s actually behind it scientifically. Transformation has SO MANY layers, and this is an episode I will be listening to over and over again! ENJOY!

Welcome Transformation Coach, Amanda Bessette! She shares her story of true transformation body, mind, and spirit through nothing more than hard work, self reflection, and ultimately... healing. Surviving an abusive father, over-working throughout her teens, finding love (and finding love AGAIN!), being a perfectionist, and confronting post-partum depression, she shares her story of healing with us. It isn't easy becoming an adult, a mom, and a wife, when you were never shown how. So how do we figure it out? Can we still find joy and happiness, can we still transform? Push play if you want to laugh, cry, and leave inspired. Find her on Instagram @Amanda.Bessette.

You knew this one was coming, didn't you? Kelly Lemon, a woman that inspires me beyond words. Her story is traumatizing, but also incredibly profound. A true tale of what can happen, if you have a strong desire to live and succeed, even when life hands you a lemon (pun intended!). My heart breaks, but my soul catches fire, every time I hear a piece of this story. This time she shares a bit more about what she really went through those first few years as a young girl, dealing with a sudden paralyzation of 25% of her body. Things I didn't even know, and she's one of my very best friends! The ups, the downs, and how she was able to rise above and actually embrace her new life, despite its unique challenges. There are so many layers to her story that I'll have to have her back on to dive into those parts, but for now I'll leave you with this. Enjoy!

This one is heavy. We hit on some pretty real topics from someone who has experienced them firsthand. We talk through leaving home at a young age, homelessness, addiction, questioning sexuality post rape, death, love, fear, hope, and faith. This man is real, he's honest, and through all the heaviness that is his journey he still manages to laugh, to connect, and to tell his story.

Thank you, Rev, for your open heart and your honesty. I know there's someone out there that needs to hear what you've shared today.

You can find Rev in Mesa, Arizona working with our homeless community to give them support, hope, and ultimately a new look on life. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, Rev!

I KNEW Alex Higa had to be my first interview. Not only do I love and adore her friendship, but she always comes with the most honest, open heart. I always walk away from our conversations... better. 

Listen as we talk through growing up Japanese-American, starting a business, abusive relationships, and dreams. For all you entrepreneurs out there or those who are just simply looking to get inspired, this one's for you! 

Find her on Instagram : @HigaFit  TikTok : @HigaFit or Online : HigaFit.com

This has been a long time coming, and I couldn't be more excited to have you listening! This project has been a long time coming, and I've poured my heart and soul into it. I truly believe there is an episode for each of you and I'm interested to see which stories you connect with most! 

If you or anyone in your life has an incredible story of success or hardship, please email the team at [email protected]. 

Shout out to my beautiful husband, Chad Evans for being by my side, rooting me on, and reminding me this is a project I was meant to do. You are my partner, my greatest teacher, and my soul's mate. Thank you to Zachary Brice for your incredible musical contribution and encouragement, your words resound in my head. Thank you to my kids for teaching me all of life's lessons and loving me so hard along the way. Lastly, a big thanks to all of YOU! Your encouragement and excitement for the launch of Dear Future Me has kept me going. Thank you for your love and support, it means the world.  

I hope you enjoy this space and come back often. Even on the heavier episodes, my wish for you is to leave inspired and motivated to create a future that fuels all your passions.

XO,

Angie