Do you sometimes feel like you’re not living up to your full potential? How do we overcome the constant societal pressure to be more, achieve more, and have more? And, how can understanding and accepting our imperfections lead to a more fulfilling life? 

In this episode, Hawah Kasat sits down with Ofosu Jones-Quartey (musically known as BORN I) an artist and educator holding space at the intersection of Hip Hop and Mindfulness. A lyricist who can move seamlessly through genres, Born I’s diverse influences include Wu-Tang Clan, Andre3000 and Alice Coltrane. To date, Born I’s music has received over 20 million collective streams across platforms. Born I is also the male voice on the popular meditation app Balance, and he leads mindfulness retreats across the U.S.

Together, they discuss: 

• How to Hold Space as Healers and Educators
• How to Keep our Tanks Full and Prevent Burn-out
• How to Remain Creative and not fall into Stagnancy
• What Responsibilities come with Sharing Art and Music with the World
• Global Conflict and Global Healing 
• Ancient Wisdom teaching us “There Are No Enemies”
• The Mantra - “You Are Enough.”
• Inner Alchemy 
• Understanding the Difference between Self-Compassion and Selfishness

This episode features personal stories and tender conversations between two friends, listen to Ofosu and Hawah bond over their shared memories and reminisce about their experiences with spirituality, finding self-compassion, and adapting to the changing times. Be inspired by what they’ve learned and the ways that they’ve grown as champions of social justice and community healing.

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Previous guests include: Kerry Docherty of Faherty Brand; Cindy Forde, author of “Bright New World,” and the Founder of Planetari; Dr. Joanna Grace, the Founder of The Sensory Projects; Prince Haru, the recognized leader of the Kuntanawa Nation

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• E20 - Kuntanawa: Amazonia and the Keys to Our Future
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