As 2025 draws to a close, have you taken time to honour the year you’ve lived? Have you contemplated every twist, turn, detour, triumph, and loss? In these times, it’s important to slow down, take a breath, and reflect on the path you’ve walked the past 11 months. The aim is not to judge or tally your progress, but instead to acknowledge your growth, however big or small. 

In today's solo episode, I walk us through the key stages of the Hero’s Journey and invite you to apply your own experience and perspective to each of these stages. I share my own call to adventure this year and the major life events that almost drowned out that call. I hope by sharing my personal story of loss, grief, resilience, focus, and transformation, I offer you room to reflect, and perhaps relate, to your own stories, in your own way. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-fourth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to close out your year with intention, reflection, and gratitude.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of a powerful moment of pause and reflection at the end of the year (0:10)
• How grief, loss, and life transitions can slow us down, and how to honour these feelings  (5:34)
• What climbing a mountain in Tibet taught me about focus, courage, and capability (11:46)
• How perfectionism became a major test on my journey this year (20:43)
• How to integrate what you’ve learned this year into the new year with intention (37:26)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt that life was calling you in another direction? Sometimes, things that we’ve built and poured ourselves into, whether it be careers, institutions, or dreams, begin to change in ways that we can’t control, and letting go of what once defined us can feel impossible. However, it can also be the beginning of something new. The truth is, endings, while painful, often make space for transformation, reflection, and rediscovery. 

In today's Part 3 episode, my conversation with Dr. Yun Kim continues as we discuss the closure of Emperor’s College, her family’s legacy in acupuncture, and her personal journey of navigating loss and rebirth. Dr. Kim shares what it was like to make the difficult decision to close the institution her family founded. She talks about how she cared for herself, with the help of her community, and what she’s learned  about identity, leadership, and healing through undergoing this time of transition. We also explore the future of acupuncture education, the integration of the practice with modern technology, and the lasting impact of Dr. Kim’s students, who continue to shape the world of integrative medicine. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-third episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Dr. Kim found meaning in closure, freedom in uncertainty, and strength in transformation. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What led to the closure of Emperor’s College, where Dr. Kim served as President (6:51)
• How Dr. Kim navigated the emotional and practical realities of letting go  (10:00)
• The importance of responsibility during times of institutional change  (14:40)
• How Dr. Kim cared for herself and found community in a time of deep uncertainty (20:50)
• How acupuncture continues to evolve alongside technology and modern healthcare (32:34)
• The wisdom Dr. Kim offers to anyone facing an uncertain transition (46:51)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Oftentimes, when our bodies and minds are worn down, healing those parts of ourselves involves re-balancing. A huge part of this is listening to your body and taking the time to pause and tune into your mind and spirit. When you do this, pain, stress, or imbalance can be seen as an invitation to realign, release, and restore harmony from within. 

In today's Part 2 episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Yun Kim, former president and CEO of Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. We explore the deeper layers of acupuncture and how this ancient practice continues to transform lives today. From calming the nervous system and easing anxiety, to improving sleep, circulation, and emotional wellbeing, Dr. Kim shares how acupuncture can help the body restore its healing power. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-second episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to learn more about the healing and balancing effects of acupuncture and why so many people swear by its power.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• About the physiological basis of acupuncture (2:00)
• About some of the biggest misconceptions people have about the effectiveness of acupuncture (11:34)
• About the five branches of traditional Chinese medicine (15:13)
• Why one in four acupuncture patients are referred by a Western MD (20:58)
• How and why acupuncture was used by the Black Panthers (22:40)
• How Dr. Kim has witnessed, first-hand, the positive effects of acupuncture on individuals experiencing trauma (26:29)
• Why meditation is like brushing your teeth (35:28)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Sometimes the path that’s meant for us isn’t obvious at first. We may even turn away from our calling, only to find ourselves called back with a greater sense of understanding and purpose. What starts off as resistance can evolve into resilience and what once felt like the wrong fit for you can sometimes become the very thing you’ve been searching for.

In today's Part 1 episode, I sit down with Dr. Yun Kim, former president and CEO of Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Together, we discuss Dr. Kim’s journey - one that reflects the power of legacy, vision, and perseverance. Dr. Kim talks to me about what led her to acupuncture and how she eventually became a pioneer in advancing the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in the United States. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-first episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Dr. Kim embraced her family’s legacy and found purpose in leading a new era of healing. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Dr. Kim resisted and then rediscovered her calling in acupuncture (4:52)
• What Dr. Kim had to release before fully stepping committing to her life path (7:08)
• What Dr. Kim’s experience in taking on a role as CEO before she felt ready was like (12:02)
• What meditation has meant to Dr. Kim (16:53)
• The challenges and breakthroughs that Dr. Kim experienced when integrating Eastern and Western medicine (28:19)
• What mentorship has meant to Dr Kim (42:20)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever noticed how paying attention to the simplest things can completely shift your mood? It might be the sound of children playing and laughing in a park, the breeze blowing gently against your skin, or even enjoying good food. Oftentimes, when we slow down enough to pay attention, those little moments become powerful reminders of the beauty of life. 

In today's episode, I’m flying solo and talking about gratitude, awe, and joy - everyday practices that can ground us, lift our spirits, and reconnect us to what matters most. I share some of my own reflections and practices that have helped me weave gratitude, awe, and joy in my everyday life. These practices aren’t big, complicated things - they’re small shifts that remind us to be present, to breathe, and to savor the moment.

Tune in and listen to the thirtieth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to explore how to create space for gratitude, awe, and joy in your own life. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why constant exposure to negative news drains us, and how to reset by practicing being present (3:48)
• What it means to walk mindfully and the benefits that come with it [9:04]
• How practicing gratitude for things that we take for granted deepens our awareness (17:27)
• About a valuable lesson I learned from acupuncture (20:37)
• Why multitasking is a myth and how paying attention to one thing at a time brings more joy (25:37)
• How practicing gratitude, awe, and joy strengthens connection to inner wisdom (27:17)
• About a simple practice that helps you weave gratitude, awe, and joy into your daily routine (38:27)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt like some of your most defining qualities, qualities that are integral to who you are as a person, are viewed as barriers to success in the eyes of others? This is the reality for most Black men navigating the education system. Challenges like stereotyping, bias, and being part of a system that, at its core, wasn’t built with them in mind, are a reality and more often than not negatively impact the experiences of those students affected. 

In today's episode, I continue my conversation with Danny L. Crumble, who shares more about his experiences as a Black male navigating education, starting from his early school days through to his graduate studies. Danny speaks candidly about confronting stereotypes, redefining his relationship with the attainment of knowledge, and how these and other lessons inform his work today with students in higher education. . 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-ninth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear Danny’s inspiring perspective on equity, resilience, and reimagining education. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How stereotypes shaped Danny’s early education experience and how he navigated this (2:48)
• How Danny uses his own experiences to connect with his Black male students (11:46)
• How Danny challenges traditional academic theories and has incorporated outside sources that reflect diverse experiences into his work (17:26)
• How Danny compares his experience working in community college versus four-year universities (23:11)
• Danny’s morning routine and self-care practices that keep him grounded (29:57)
• How Danny guides students (and himself) through social media detoxes and finding balance in a digital world (32:07)
• Danny’s message to educators on shifting perceptions and asking better questions when it comes to supporting Black male students (37:55)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever faced a turning point that changed the entire course of your life? Sometimes the most upending life moments force us to ask who we are, what we value, and how we’ll choose to move forward. For most of us, the path towards our purpose isn’t a straight line, it’s a winding road filled with unexpected challenges, often followed by extraordinary breakthroughs. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Danny L Crumble, a devoted father, community advocate, and first generation college graduate whose journey reflects grit, grace, and an unwavering commitment to education. From his early years growing up in Inglewood, to earning a master’s degree in counseling with a specialization in student development in higher education,  Danny  shares how he overcame adversity, leaned on intuition, and found strength through education. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-eighth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear a deeply authentic conversation about perseverance, healing, and the courage to create opportunities for others.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The graduate school concepts that shaped Danny’s holistic approach to supporting students (4:40)
• What school was like for Danny growing up, and how early experiences shaped his identity (6:53)
• How attending community college and university influenced Danny’s passion for advocacy (14:17)
• A personal tragedy that became the turning point toward healing and higher education for Danny (21:30)
• The leap of faith Danny took applying to grad school (27:03)
• How Danny knows when something aligns with his purpose (31:30) 
• Danny’s advice for preserving joy and peace in a world that demands so much (40:05)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt a calling towards something, but the journey of answering the call seems too tedious, maybe even impossible, to make? To those of you who’ve answered the call, how did you navigate your journey? Where did you start? How did you motivate yourself to keep going? Who did you rely on for strength? 

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Richardson, a board-certified primary care internist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Richardson shares her journey into medicine, the early influences that shaped her career and what keeps her going all these years later. She opens up about imposter syndrome, balancing work and family life, her aspirations for the next generation of medical professionals, and how her own lived experiences as a patient and a Black queer physician have shaped her advocacy for equity in healthcare. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-seventh episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear an inspiring story about resilience, self-belief, and the transformative power of listening in medicine (and in life). 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a childhood visit to her pediatrician sparked Dr. Richardson’s lifelong dream to become a physician (3:48)
• What Dr. Richardson’s vision of a perfect healthcare system is (11:45)
• How Dr. Richardson overcame imposter syndrome as a chief resident (14:40)
• The lessons that Dr. Richardson tries to pass down to the next generation of doctors (20:11)
• How Dr. Richardson cares for others whilst also remembering to care for herself (25:47)
• How Dr. Richardson’s lived experience has shaped her advocacy for equity in healthcare (30:03)
• Dr. Richardson’s advice for anyone navigating their own journey towards purpose or calling (43:20)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt like life  was moving forward while you were standing still? Perhaps you’ve been through grief, painful transitions, or instances of questioning your purpose. These uncomfortable in-between moments can feel uncertain, maybe even isolating, but they also hold potential for deep transformation. 

In today's episode, I sit  down with Tracie Rosser-Green, a first-time author whose memoir honours the legacy of her parents while exploring her own path through grief, illness, and self discovery. Tracie shares how her family’s strength, faith, and love carried her through, and how writing became both an act of healing as well as a way for her to reconnect with herself. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-sixth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to discover how Tracie turned years of loss into a lasting legacy. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Tracie’s life looked like before her transformative journey (4:39)
• How an unexpected Mother’s Day writing prompt planted the seed for Tracie’s book (6:05)
• How divine timing brought Tracie’s publisher into her life (7:44)
• Why writing a memoir was both healing and emotionally challenging for Tracie (16:55)
• What Tracie discovered about herself in the process of writing her book (24:18)
• How the trauma of a difficult marriage triggered Tracie’s health challenges and how she finally found healing (32:09)
• The advice Tracie has for anyone who has their own story to share but doesn’t know where to start (43:44)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

KP Publishing Company

Optimistic Life: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Loyalty by Tracie Rosser-Green

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Sometimes the path to our purpose isn’t clear or easy. It twists through doubt, reinvention, unexpected detours, and, all the while, your resilience continues to grow. Pursuing a passion, especially as a minority, in the face of industry pressures and personal struggles requires more than talent. In these moments, it’s of utmost importance that you stay rooted in who you are, even when everything around you is trying to change you. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Ranella Ferrer, a soulful powerhouse, vocal coach, and artist who shares how music became both her anchor and her launching pad. We  talk about everything from her dream stage (spoiler, it’s on top of a mountain), what it’s like to date while in the spotlight, negative self-doubt in a competitive, judgemental industry, and the discipline it  takes to live a life that honors your calling. Ranella opens up about the pain of being separated from her mother for years, the lessons she learned from being on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body, and the unshakeable faith that’s carried her through it all.  

Tune in and listen to the twenty-fifth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Ranella continues to defy expectations, not by chasing perfection, but by staying connected to her truth, purpose, and the music that’s always led the way. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The moment Ranella realized music was her calling (2:51)
• What Ranella learned about identity and representation as a Filipino-American in the music industry (11:32)
• The emotional shift behind Ranella’s success story on Revenge Body (26:01)
• Why Ranella has tried to walk away from the business many times and what has brought her back (33:39)
• What Ranella hopes other young women of color can take from her story (44:16)
• About some of the moments she experienced that shaped who she is today (47:58)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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