In this weeks episode Kola gets to have a very, sweet & refreshing conversation with twin brothers Josef & Jan Prasil members of Amistat Music. The brothers are based out of Germany, currently, but have toured internationally playing on many stages. Winning awards such as the Port Fair Folk Festival in 2018, Amistat Music has gotten hundred of thousands of downloads on Spotify & Apple Music. Josef & Jan bring a bright & optimistic approach to their music while keeping their audience captivated with the heart felt & deep lyrics of their songs.

We have another FIRST for the EIE Podcast! Kola is on the road & still wants to bring some content & specifically about social media. How appropriate, right? Let's be honest, we are in the generation of the phone! Everything is done online and via social media. We all have had our own experiences and Kola is here to share hers, along with some helpful tips here & there. What are some social media tricks you may have?

Resources: Hashtag Expert App

What's the most interesting way you've met someone? Did you learn something interesting about them right off the bat? Are you still connected with them?

In today's episode Kola sits down to talk with Lilla Scotch aka. Laura to reminisce about when they first met in a Walmart parking lot & the ignorance Kola carried in that first interaction & how their friendship has grown into a life long connection. Laura also brings some insight as to the differences in travel between different countries & what the pandemic has looked like overseas! Make sure to check out Laura on IG @lillascotch

In this weeks conversation Kola catches up with Jordan Daniel, Director of Rising Hearts. The Indigenous People know her for her advocacy & heart work. The country knows her for her huge statement that was made during the Boston Marathon when she donned a red handprint on her face. The world will know her for the changes she's cultivating & her love for her people.

Recovery is something we take seriously here at EIE. And anytime we hear of an Indigenous person taking the big, important steps to bettering themselves & being of service to others, we want to highlight those efforts.

In this weeks episode Kola gets to sit down with Dion Denny not only to talk about his recovery but also his perspective on addiction, his motivation & shift into healthy and intentional living.

Please make sure to go and follow Dion on IG @xprimetime67x

We are still celebrating BHM with another episode on the EIE Podcast centered around strong, resilient Black Women! In today's episode Kola sits down with Latausha Campbell a momma, welfare worker & all around epitome of love & support. They talk about the struggles within the system, what it's like for colored people in America & the positive light that can be brought to dark times. You'll want to hear this conversation.

Resources: "I Love My Curls" by Janay Anderson, ilovemycurlsbook.com

*Disclaimer - This is our 2nd virtual recording, be kind.

In this episode Kola tells you the story of how her journey in MMA started. From an abused & alcoholic Rez girl to a strong & resilient Professional fighter, Kola overcame the odds and has been helping others since. She'll share her hard lessons learned & hopefully inspire you to go after what may seem almost impossible. Want to see one of Kola's very first fights? (69) Kola Shippentower defeats BobbyJane Gregory via round 1 TKO - YouTube How about a 30 second TKO, in true Kola fasion? (69) Kola Shippentower vs Tracy Smith - YouTube

February is Black History Month. EIE would like to celebrate the Black community by showcasing some very strong & resilient laides. First, we get to sit down & talk with Imani. She went from PhD program to CEO of her own life coaching program. Imani, an enneagram 2, tells us how she's navigated this pandemic, life & a history of a people that have overcome generations of trauma & oppression and how she's coming out on the other side BRIGHT & VIBRANT AF.

Imani's website: www.imaninekohl.com

Instagram: @imaninekohl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaninekohl

Black woman-owned business directory: www.buyfromablackwoman.org

The Loveland Foundation: www.thelovelandfoundation.org

In this episode Kola announces the recent launch of the Wisawca Project, a safety training she created in hopes of bringing resolution to the MMIWP epidemic sweeping across Indian Country. You'll hear details about this program and how you can receive your own plan & guide.

In the episode Kola talks about how Enough Iz Enough was started as a grassroots effort on the Umatilla Reservation and eventually became a non-profit organization. She talks about the various events that EIE has supported and why both her & Willa Wallace's partnership is a solid one.

Incident on the Umatilla Reservation mentioned in show: Man who shot party-goer in head on Umatilla reservation gets 25 years - oregonlive.com , Family, friends say goodbyes to homicide victim Tony Jimenez | Local News | eastoregonian.com