A forgotten jacket. A replacement. Then the same mistake… again.

In this episode of Journeys of the nSpyteOfs, what starts as a simple travel mishap—losing a jacket on a family trip to Brazil—unfolds into something deeper. After replacing it, only to lose the new one a week later (this time with an AirTag inside), the journey becomes less about the item… and more about the pattern.

From Carnival in Brazil to a rushed decision in Houston… from a quiet moment in the United Club to watching a jacket sit unmoved at Gate 120… this experience moves from inconvenience to insight. Along the way, it exposes the tension between visibility and control, systems that function but don’t serve, and the subtle ways life repeats lessons we haven’t fully learned.

Journeys of the nSpyteOfs invites you to reflect on the moments that seem small—but carry something bigger—if we’re willing to see them.

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A $50 ticket. A random walk. A moment that turned into a masterclass.

In this episode of Journeys of the nSpyteOfs, Sharing a spontaneous decision to attend a Spike Lee and Stephen Colbert conversation in Montclair that unfolded into a moment of lessons on purpose, rest, and the unexpected wisdom of strangers. From Spike’s stories about finding his “why” at Morehouse, to the improvised brilliance of Denzel riffing Nas in Highest 2 Lowest, to a quiet exchange with a young woman reading about love and symbolism on a city sidewalk—this journey moves from curiosity to clarity.

Journeys of the nSpyteOfs invites you to reflect, laugh, and learn through real experiences that reveal how we create “because ofs” in spite of everything.

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Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the  nSpiteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue. Through the lens of powerful books and stories we look to continually reconstruct and overcome obstacles.

Each episode is centered around powerful experiences or through the lens of a book and some of the messages that connect with the process of creating nSpiteOf that produce because ofs.

This book focus is on Metabolic Freedom by Ben Azadi. There are integrated thoughts from other sources such as Dr Jasun Fung's books, The Obestity Code (the book I mention about the power of sugar) and Diabetes Code. As well as some of the insights and information i take in from talking to people, listening to podcast, social media insights and synthesizing information. 

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Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the  nSpiteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue. Through the lens of powerful books and stories we look to continually reconstruct and overcome obstacles.

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This book, Nexus, is so interconnected to our current state of technology, education, politics. Good one!

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Like NDegeocello says, "Love takes off the mask that we fear we can't live without" so i strive to present myself maskless! Join me in this reflection, learning and analyzing from great readings, watching, discussing and thinking that's occurred recently. It's a great time in life to be curious to learn from the history behind us and in front of us! Thanks for joining me on this journey OfThenSpyteOf. And of course there is music, culture and some findings that I hope resonate. 

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I had a great time listening to the knowledge spewed by Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and author of Unmasking AI. More nSpyteOf stories and fighters for inclusivity that benefits society and business. 

Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the  nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.

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As Rakim said, "It ain't where you're from it's where your at". Join me in this reflection, learning and analyzing from great conversations and questions that came up recently. Have you ever had someone ask you a simple question and it caused you to ponder, connect dots and simply acknowledge. Some introspective time connecting generational rights of passage. And of course there is music, culture and some findings that I hope resonate. 

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Episode #13 From Rags to Pursuits: Discussing Tom Papa's book with DJ Fire

Join us in dialogue with a good friend from the Bronx NY and Paterson NJ as we discuss who is a fan person and who is an air conditioner, Android vs The Apple, are children addicts (humor) and I think we discussed baking????

Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the  nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.

By the way, if you want to join one of my escapes, here I am venturing into an eccentric journey that crosses also into some of the soul house we discussed on the Podcast and more

Look in The Mirror: The Drums Are Coming!

Take a moment to check out DJ Fire's podcast, Life Lessons With Idiots

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Experimenting with some recordings outside in the fresh air. Hope you enjoy this conversation about riding and unraveling current decisions, as we proceed.

Join us in a moment experiencing a movement through lyrics, poetry, art and community through an unforgettable lyrical masterpiece that came towards the tail of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. 

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As promised as a post listen, feel free to dialogue with us via social media as well here are some links to the Golden Era and more importantly, De La Soul.

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