Finding Self with Jake

In this interview I sit down and talk with musician Craig Rich about how he has found his path and voice through music. Craig looks at music as a way to communicate deeper than words can for him. You can feel this in the sounds and songs he has made! Listen to our chat and learn about how you can express yourself in more ways than just words! 

Where to find Craig:

www.craigrichmusic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CraigRichMusic/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/richcraig/

Twitter: @craigrichmusic

Youtube: @craigrich4768

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eJo4VrsgyQWBa9Etx6xAB?si=ggcPsQkfQlueZZKLoN1qgA

In this episode I talk to my friend Ashley Lubecky! Ashley is a writer and traveler. Her passion for writing led her to working with several notable publications including The Cauldron and Cleveland Scene! In Ashley's interview we discuss how she hopes to continue to use her writing to speak out on important social matters and help those in need. For the writer's and traveler's out there to better find themselves this is the episode for you! To read Ashley's articles and follow her social hit the links below! For any stories or to get involved with any of Ashley's projects you can reach out directly at her email below!

Ashley's Articles:

csu-cauldron.com/?s=Ashley+Lubecky+

www.clevescene.com/author/ashley-lubecky

Social:

www.instagram.com/ashventurously/

Email:

[email protected]

Welcome Back! In the first episode of season 2 we are starting off with Indie Pop artist Madeline Rosene! Madeline has been a long time singer / songwriter now debuting her second major album Everyday Existential Crisis. Madeline and I discuss her evolution from her first album Raised on Porn and how she has developed as a musician. We get into the importance of music and how it can relate to ones mental health. This conversation was so fun and I cannot wait for you to listen as we go over the importance of music and how it makes us who we are! AND there is a special early preview of a song off the new album getting released tomorrow so listen til the end to catch the early release of the opening track Out of my mouth! 

Follow Madeline Rosene and her music below:

Website: madelinerosene.com

Instagram: madelinerosene

Listen to her music HERE: ffm.to/madeline_rosene

As the show has continued to grow, change and my purpose of what I am trying to communicate gets more clear I have decided to work on a rebranding project. This will include a name change with a lot of similar content with more focus and purpose! My goal is to make the show even better, easier to find for those searching for help with mental health centered around their work. And I feel particularly qualified to help entrepreneurs struggling with burnout. My hopes are that by taking a more direct approach I can reach those who need it and help so they don't have to make the same mistakes I have. So stay tuned for new and improved content! 

In this episode my good friend Liz goes over her experience working in a pharmacy through the pandemic. She also discusses how her reiki practice and work in the pharmacy exist on very opposite ends of healing spectrum. The past few years have caused Liz to make a jump into this new business venture that has been both well received and has led her to a more fulfilling path. Listen in to learn more!

To book an appointment with Liz visit Illumin8 website below!

www.illumin8ohio.com

In this latest episode I reflect over recent conversations and film I recently watched! In life it is interesting how some of the most important and monumental things can happen through series of small actions of periods of time. What if we applied this principle to improving our world. What if as individuals we focus on simple small acts of kindness consistently. How much better of a world could we live in years from now? You're actions today no matter how small they seem are part of shaping the worlds future. Choose to make it a good one.

Films referenced are available for viewing at the Cleveland international film fest and online to stream at clevelandfilm.org 3/31/22 -3/10/22.

Films: 

Peace by chocolate ( directed by Jonathan Keijser)

POWERS (short film directed by Paige Morrow Kimball)

On this episode I discuss how conversation can lead to big life changes in an interview with Megan Anderson. Megan is events manager of Playhouse Square in Cleveland, strategic planning manager of US Quidditch AND I am also lucky enough to call this lovely lady my girlfriend. We deep dive into how Megan's life choices has helped her create the life she wants and how she views that process as a continuous journey. Listen in to hear some great personal stories and interesting perspective on how Megan has worked through her struggles with depression and the view she has cultivated through unique life experience. 

Quote from the Dalai Lama, " When asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die; and then dies having never really lived."

This single quote is the focus point of this episode. One of my favorite quotes I keep printed out above my desk to read daily. 

I ALMOST missed a recording session day. It would have ended my streak of releasing two episodes a week minimum every Tuesday and Thursday for 2022. And the truth is, I had the time to record and was struggling to make myself do it. Now I am not going to claim this episode is by any means my best work but I think the message could be absolutely invaluable. That message is simply this... real progress is made in showing up and doing what we know we have to do even on the days we don't want to do it. Read that as many times as you need and then decide where you need to take action. 

In todays episode I discuss a simple method to develop healthy habits and eliminate the bad ones! Notes referenced in this podcast are from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. I've included some personal interpretation and stories. What habits do you need to form? Are there any you would like to break? Listen to the show and learn how!