Help Me Understand

In this episode, JK has a discussion with Dr. Jessica Garcia. 

Jessica Garcia, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Solutions, LLC, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm. In this role, Garcia offers business and community members the tools and resources to create and sustain inclusive environments for their employees, clients, and constituents.  She has consulted with and trained thousands of participants across a wide range of industries in the public and private sectors providing interactive, customized services on topics such as best business practices, implicit bias and microaggressions, bystander intervention, inclusive leadership, recruitment, retention, and advancement, and inclusive teaching.

In addition to her work with Hummingbird Solutions, LLC, Garcia serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Garcia held a joint position in the Department of Sociology and the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives at Michigan State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree and doctorate from Michigan State University in Sociology.

During this conversation, JK and Jessica talk about her passion for educating others around DEI, the role of implicit bias, and actionable steps that can be taken when we see that bias showing up in ourselves and those around us.

This is an open, transparent, and unedited conversation that you do not want to to ignore.

If you would like to connect with Jessica, you can find her on LinkedIn (Jessica Garcia or Jessica Mills). 

You can also email her directly at: [email protected]

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In this episode, JK has a discussion with Mark Jenkins of Urban Purpose (Birmingham, AL)

From his days of leading youth groups and going on mission trips, to his current role as a Co-Founder of Urban Purpose, Mark has shared his passion for being of service to others while also growing in his own life.  Urban Purpose is an organization that works on building relationships, meeting needs in crisis, and rebuilding lives in the Greater Birmingham (Alabama) area.  

Tune in to this conversation to get context around what drives Mark to live a life of purpose, dedicating his time, effort, and energy to help those in the homeless community.  Learn how that passion also shows up in his approach to developing physical and mental fitness.

If you'd like to connect with Mark, you can find him on Instagram: @mjenkinsfitness, and you can find Urban Purpose at @urbanpurpose.

You can also connect with Urban Purpose through their website: https://urbanpurpose.org/

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In this episode, JK has a roundtable-style conversation with Laurence Bell and Mike Millner about the impact of the Ahmaud Arbery case.

The content of this dicussion offers a unfiltered, transparent, and diverse perspectives on race in America today. 

From sharing stories of their childhood, to now being in positions of impact as adults, join JK, Laurence, and Mike as they talk about their first reactions to the news, where they stand on the state of racial discrimination, and how this incident will impact them in the future.

If you'd like to connect with our guests today, you can find them on Instagram:

Laurence is @lbefit, and Mike is @coach_mike_millner

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In this episode of the Help Me Understand Podcast, JK is interviewed by Mike Millner, Host of the Mind Over Macros Podcast.  

Topics of discussion include JK's backstory around how he first developed an interest in health & fitness, Neurotyping, his focus on "the basics", and his recent experience with attempting the 75 Hard Challenge.

You can find the Mind Over Macros podcast on most podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more.

To connect with Mike, check him out on Instagram @coach_mike_millner

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In this episode, JK has a conversation with Taylor Lakin Hansen, the CEO of Taylored For You Coaching, Owner of Hula Hoop Fitness Utah, and Host of the Pursue Your Potential Podcast.

As a Coach, Taylor works one on one with lifestyle clients to help them navigate through the highs and lows of health, fitness, and nutrition.  In this conversation, Taylor shares her personal story, including her experience as a bikini competitor, personal trainer, and now online coach and business owner.  

She has been in heavy pursuit of her potential, and she is now actively using her knowledge and experience to help others "feel capable and powerful" as they pursue theirs.

Whether you are just getting started or in the midst of your journey, I think you'll find some great takeaways from this episode.  

You can connect with Taylor through:

Instagram: instagram.com/taylorlakin_

Website: taylorlakin.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorLakin/

In this episode, JK has a conversation with Jay Skibbens, Fatherhood Coordinator with Childrens Home And Aid (Bloomington-Normal, IL).

From an early age, Jay knew that he wanted to help kids.  Now, as a father himself (2 boys), Jay works directly with dads to help them find the resources and connections they need to impact their families in a positive way.  

This conversation is one that is full of tangible and actionable advice that any parent (not just dads) can put into practice TODAY.

You can connect with Jay through:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DadsUpliftingDads/

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In this episode, JK sits down with Personal Development Coach Emilie Karun to discuss her approach to helping Moms overcome their fears, negative self-talk, and the self-imposed expectations that keep them from being their true selves.  

Emilie is the Owner of Emilie Karun Coaching, where she works with Moms to:  "Remind you of who you are, and what's possible when you decide to show up for your own life."

You can connect with Emilie through: 

Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/emiliekarun_coaching/

Private FB community - The Rebel Mom Life 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/moreoutofmotherhood/

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"Quick Bites" are bonus episodes of the Help Me Understand Podcast.  These episodes are shorter, monologue-style episodes that address varying topics. In today's Quick Bite episode, JK talks about motivation, inspiration, and one of his "Whys" for staying focused.

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