Abiola Akanni is the founder of Yoga by Biola. She is a leader in the field of yoga, Abiola Akanni has successfully cultivated inclusive wellness spaces that encourage communities to develop their personal yoga practice.

The Nigerian-American yoga educator is the creator behind Yoga by Biola and founder of Iya, the online platform offering #nonperformative yoga. Abiola is committed to disrupting commercial yoga standards that prioritize fitness-based poses over adaptable yoga that honors diverse bodies and the many facets of the practice.

Her inclusive mission promotes yoga as a ritual while teaching individuals how to embody #nonperformative living on and off of the mat!

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Identify where you find the spaces that you feel you need to perform.”

✨ “Identify what space that you feel like you don't belong to and how you are showing up in them.”

✨ “To stop performing in your life, question how you are showing up in the places where you feel like you don't belong.”

✨ “Also ask, who you are when nobody's watching.”

✨ “Begin to allow yourself to stop hiding.”

✨ “Identify the area you wanna make an expression in and start to give yourself permission to walk in it.”

✨ “Normalizing Black bliss is to cultivate a deep sense of love or we mature out of our boundaries.”

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Lexy is a self-discovery coach, heartfelt yoga and meditation instructor, and the host of this podcast! She loves working with people to help them build their confidence, joy, and authenticity.

In this episode, she passionately shares what she sees in men through coaching, redefines masculinity from the norms in our society, and encourages everyone especially men to be open and take actions for their wellness.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “It's not healthy for men to not access all parts of themselves.”

✨ “Go and explore the softer, more feminine energies of yourself if you are a man.”

✨ “It's important to prioritize yourself.”

✨ “You will be able to treat your family and everyone better when you are taking care of yourself.”

✨ “We all have masculine and feminine parts and energies within  ourselves.”

✨ “No one is fearless. We all have fears.”

✨ “Listening is the best and a powerful gift. We all wanna be heard.”

✨ “Let this be your sign to make a difference and to start learning about the depths of yourself, the depths of other people, and the depths of someone different than you.”

✨ “We can all help each other heal. What you have to do is love more.”

✨ “Start to help people understand themselves so they can stop acting in ways that they don't want to act.”

✨ “What you see in someone else, is most likely in you too, because everyone is a mirror of ourselves.”

✨ “Whatever body you're in is the body you got so you gotta embrace it and you gotta help people embrace themselves..”

✨ “Start now. There's never a right time to start. ”

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Timestamps:

02:02   Recommends the book “For the Love of Men” by Liz Plank

02:12   Lexy shares her insights about some points of the book about masculinity

06:15   Things she observed with a lot of men through her coaching

11:53   Introduced a relationship coach in the book where she talks about how men’s masculinity is based on the rejection of the feminine

15:20   Invitation to all to be open for themselves

16:25   Talks about how manhood is threatened

20:59   Talks about how gays often feel unsafe around other members of their own gender

22:19   Share how to play your part and help people around you

26:32   Lexy’s offer for those who want to experience epic changes in their lives

27:23   Benefits of having one-on-one support and coaching

Samir Janjua is a professional photographer and men’s work facilitator located in Los Angeles, CA. His friends say he’s a bright, positive, and welcoming human being! Let's listen to learn how Samir Janjua facilitates men's coaching, how it benefits men, plus advice in choosing a partner.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “You don't have to settle just for the person that likes you.”

✨ “Look at someone in your life as a male role model and study them. What is it that they did that they were able to achieve a successful relationship, marriage or romance and get some wisdom or advice from that person.”

✨ “Lean on your community and ask questions.”

✨ “Do not be afraid to ask for help.”

✨ “Practice is the key to having the courage to face rejection. ”

✨ “Touches are so healing.”

✨ “Sometimes people just wanna be heard and sometimes they are open to feedback or wisdom. Ask the person if he's open to receiving advice or wisdom.”

✨ “Sharing your personal experience is more powerful and effective advice.”

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Timestamps:

02:05   Talks about his journey about how he got into men’s work

04:41   Shares about learning about his own masculinity and how does he express his feminine

07:28   How he found dating after discovering his new version of himself

09:42   How does he help a man that’s in a situation finding himself settling

12:17   Talks about men being scared sometimes to approach women because of so many stigmas

15:38   How does he deal with rejection

17:15   How he learned to feel the spectrum of his emotions as a man

20:08   As a  leader, how does he create safe spaces so that men can access all parts of themselves and their emotions

23:08   How did he reprogram himself to not fix others when they’re sharing something

25:39   What relationship does he have with his father

Sam Skalbeck is a performer, creator, producer, and founder of soularstyles. He is also a wellness lover. Let's listen to learn different sexualities, how to scale your sexual orientation and how to be disciplined in meditation.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “In every area of life, were like so used to black and white labels that we need more language for that the in-between faces.”

✨ “If you don't have time to meditate for 20 minutes a day, meditate for an hour.”

✨ “The more you meditate, the more charged you are.”

✨ “You have to meditate every day otherwise you'll lose your connection.”

✨ “Go into the spaces where people are gonna share your values.”

✨ “Making a little bit of time every day can make such a difference.”

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Timestamps:

00:55   Getting to know Sam

01:45   The last random act of kindness someone did for him

03:38   Talks about how he started to explore his sexuality within himself

07:34   How was his journey about other people’s acceptance of his sexuality

10:22   Talks about different sexuality + The Kinsey scale

14:16   OPEN Ad

15:17   Talks about being authentic

17:55   Talks about his spirituality

21:28   How does he do  being so disciplined in meditation

24:26   His other favorite practices

28:25   Going to the beach as his another favorite practice

29:55   What brings his heart joy

31:06   Where can you reach Sam and what is he doing right now

Anees is an independent singer-rapper from Washington D.C. His music is a fusion of freestyle melodies, crafty rhyme-scheming, and conscious lyricism. He is often compared to artists such as Mac Miller, Russ, chance the rapper, and Kota the friend.  

Anees writes songs with fine-grained intention. his lyrics are structured to provoke introspection and elicit good vibes. He believes passionately that music is meant to help others heal. Listen to learn how following his truth helped him through his journey.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Artistry is a beautiful way to do some self-therapy and figure out whatever it is on your heart.”

✨ “Creativity is the best way to express ourselves.”

✨ “In every moment in life, there's room for creativity.”

✨ “Be honest with yourself. Be vulnerable to being open about your mental health. Be willing to share your weaknesses.”

✨ “Go into the spaces where people are gonna share your values.”

✨ “No matter how much the world and the rest of the human race decide to decorate you and celebrate you, there were always be things that are bigger than you, there were always be adventures you haven't gone on, there were always be blessings you haven't receive.”

✨ “Even in the ways that life will change, so many things remained the same.”

✨ “Confidence is such a beautiful strength. That's empowering to really believe in yourself and that's one of the best gifts in life.”

✨ “Confidence is a necessary ingredient in self-love. Self-love is a choice. Confidence is a choice.”

✨ “Staying true to yourself is a choice. you can't make a choice if you're not present.”

✨ “Even in the worst of circumstances, you can choose your own life.”

✨ “Always follow your truth, you will be rewarded.”

✨ “You can't let other people's doubt in you be your motivation because when they stop doubting, you have no motivation.”

✨ “Never compare yourself to other people cause what you have is different from what they have and what's gonna make you special.”

✨ “Nobody is for everybody but everybody is for somebody.”

✨ “There's gonna be people who are not impressed by you and that doesn't make you any less like excellent or special of what you do.”

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Timestamps:

01:37   His journey exploring his music and artistic creativity

03:02   How he has gone and explored those parts of himself and been able to go there

04:23   Talks about his community

11:42   How he manages to still nurture himself, keep his own privacy, and have his own thing

14:30   How does his writing process look like

18:12   Who does he look up to and admire in the music industry

Dale Samson is a model and an actor. Before he entered the world of modeling, he was not interested and didn't like being in front of the camera. He shared his journey of how he gained his confidence and self-awareness on his journey. He highlights the importance of surrounding yourself around a good community + living holistically. 

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Surround yourself with people that you trust and appreciate.”

✨ “It's important to build a good sense of community where you are and that helps a lot.”

✨ “Take time for yourself.”

✨ “Become more self-aware and entertain the idea of self-awareness.”

✨ “Figure out how to express your emotions in a way that is healthy and beneficial for you and beneficial for those around you”

✨ “Emotions are always present. It's important to try to figure out how to go through all that in a healthy way for ourselves.”

✨ “Our feeling is a gift. It shows how human we are.”

✨ “Being grateful can keep you humble.”

✨ “If I wanna feel good, I eat good.”

✨ “You get so much from connection especially if you're connected to the right people.”

✨ “We can find joy every day even in small things.”

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Timestamps:

01:10   The last random act of kindness someone did for him

02:48   His journey of how he got into modeling

11:35   How he deals with all the rejection

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17:23   Talks about dealing with anxiety

21:54   How does he deal with his emotions

25:58   How does he stay humble

28:39   He shares about his daily practices

Spencer Paul is 23 years old and works in the service industry. Let’s listen to learn how Spencer overcame anger problems and how he shifted to having a positive mindset. Spencer is a former coaching client of Lexy and worked through family dynamics + improved his emotional intelligence. He didn't grow up with a father, but he never let that hinder him. He is such a bright soul + always choosing to better himself despite his circumstances! 

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Being able to step away from those relationships that don't honor you and don't respect you is really key.”

✨ “You can choose to respond instead of reacting.”

✨ “Being able to pause yourself is so powerful.”

✨ “Anger is never that person, but it's an internal thing.”

✨ “Do a specific routine that makes you happy.”

✨ “Be kind to yourself on your journey.”

✨ “Talk nicely to yourself.”

✨ “Be patient with yourself.”

✨ “No one person can be everything for us.”

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Timestamps:

01:58   His journey of seeking help

04:47   Why he would recommend taking care of mental health

07:25   Changes he made that makes easier for him to speak his truth and to stay more open

08:13   How does he deal with the fear of speaking

09:09   Talks about setting boundaries in his life and how does he feel about having one

12:27   Talks about dealing with his anger now

14:49   His daily practices and weekly things to help him maintain a positive mindset

17:41   Talks about being introvert and extrovert

18:44   How his relationship with his mother changed

22:25   How he didn’t grow up with a father and how he work through that

Griffin Gervais is a Mindset & Men's Coach. He stands with men as they step into their personal freedom & be the person they want to be.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Weakness is not bad. Weakness is about being vulnerable and open.”

✨ “One thing we can't control all the time is results. ”

✨ “Just be you.”

✨ “It's not about the attachment to what that is, it is the characteristics that that person function operates of.”

✨ “Our actions are a by-product of who we are.” 

✨ “The thing doesn't bring you what you truly want; it's the feeling.”

✨ “We all are enough and we all have that everything that we need.”

✨ “Be who you wanna be. You can break through every barrier that you have for yourself.”

✨ “The only limiting you is yourself. You can breakthrough that and you can become that man that you wanna be.”

✨ “Every action is driven by an emotion.”

✨ “One little pause makes such a big difference.”

✨ “Check in with yourself every time, how are you feeling, and why are you feeling it.”

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Timestamps:

02:06   His journey getting into coaching men

08:04   Talks about men dealing with sports

11:29   OPEN Ad

13:22   His realization about getting your goals in this world

20:32   How does he help men with their egos

27:00   How does he help himself not to be so serious

Mike Morelli is the co-founder of Peak Prosper whose mission is to help adventurous men find meaningful work that aligns with their purpose. Mike Morelli has a passion for adventure, world travel, and discovering “what could be'' instead of “what is.” He loves to go against conventional mainstream thought and show people a different way of life. At the core, his passion is human transformation. He uses his real-world experience and obsession with personal growth to teach countless men to transform their lives into ones they love.

Do you feel lost and struggle to understand your purpose? Let's listen to Mike Morelli and Lexy Davis as they share how they came to live out their unique purpose through recognizing their gifts and talents and utilizing them to be their best. Life is about connecting, sharing life experiences, and empowering others to live out their passions. This episode contains powerful and inspiring information that will show you how to accomplish your goals, hone your gifts, and live life with purpose.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “The number one reason most people don't get what they want in life is that they don't know what they want.”

✨ “You cannot change anything until you have awareness.”

✨ “When you're chasing security, you're making decisions based upon fear.”

✨ “Through the awareness, you can assert to understand yourself rather than what the world has been labeled upon you.”

✨ “If we don't define what we do want, someone will define it for us.”

✨ “Be open to the possibilities in new things that come along the way to reaching your goals.”

✨ “Find a tribe of people that actually understand you and are walking on a similar path that has answers. Community is one of the most essential parts of life.”

✨ “Your character can and will change. Who you are right now is not who you're gonna be in 5 years. Things change, your beliefs change.”

✨ “Being willing to challenge your belief system and admit that you're wrong is a superpower.”

✨ “Everyone has their own gifts.”

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Timestamps:

07:14   His advice of helping people follow their calling

10:08   Talks about why men fear commitment so much

12:01   The actions he did to achieve his breakthrough

15:15   Other ways to find security that aren’t in the typical path

38:14   What was the last time he made someone laugh

Nyonza Musinguzi is a young business professional who is passionate about people. From Seattle, WA but currently living in Austin, TX. Health care leader who prides himself on their family taking care of yours! People shouldn’t be ashamed of asking for help. Let’s listen to learn from Nyonza Musinguzi’s mindset on asking for help and his journey about being a first-generation immigrant from Uganda.

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ “Don't be embarrassed to ask for help.”

✨ “There are more good people in the world than bad.”

✨ “When you are open to receiving, you will be blessed!”

✨ “Come out, challenge the norms, raise your hand, ask questions and ask for help.”

✨ “Sharing the same values in a healthy environment is so important because it shapes us.”

✨ “All the things you think you are not good at, just look at all the areas of your life like you have those skills.”

✨ “Sleep is one of the number 1 things for health.”

✨ “Reach out for help if you’re battling with drugs.”

✨ “Just one pill kills. Don't even try it. Don't even waste your time with it. ”

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Time Stamp:

00:50   Getting to know Nyonza

03:17   His journey about being a first-generation immigrant from Uganda

13:12   He talked about his dad

15:13   Talking about body shaming for men

17:06   Shared his faith with God

21:57   Talks about his relationship status

26:58   How he encourages men to use consent with sex

24:52   How old Nyonza is and what he’s looking for a woman

26:20   Challenges he’s going through right now

28:34   Talks about deaths of friends and people on his life

34:22   Last random act of kindness someone did for him