Lives of the Party: A Jalen Gonel Show

Richard Branson is an entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, a private conglomerate. A record company, soda maker, cruise line, and at one point airline are some of the 300 different companies under the Group.

Today’s episode is not about me, but about a person I hope to become. No joke, I’m building a shrine as we speak. He had fun. He made a lot of money. He lived lifetimes doing things His Way.

This is the life of Richard Branson told in his book, Losing My Virginity.

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TIMESTAMPS:

• 3:20 - He is everything i want to be
• 3:50 - Who is Branson?
• 6:31 - Part 1: Branson’s Childhood
• 8:55 - Part 2: The Rise of Student Newspaper and Virgin Music 
  • 11:00 - Where did they get the name ‘Virgin’
  • 11:45 - How to find a store to work in rent free
• 14:30 - Part 3: Big Boy Business 
  • 16:10 - Why don’t we make an airline?
  • 17:50 - Branson’s World Records, Hot Air Balloons and Crossing the Atlantic
  • 22:57 - the royalty Branson is able to meet along the way
• 23:20 - Part 3.5: Spies, Lies, and Cries: The Fight with British Airways
• 30:16 - Part 4: Virgin Post Selling Virgin Music 
  • 31:34 How to not get shot down in a hot air balloon during a war
• 35:45 - Part 5: 50% Philanthropy 50% business 
  • 39:10 - Self awareness with his ulterior motives regarding philanthropy
• 42:50 - My Personal Thoughts 
  • 42:55 - Branson and my similarities
  • 44:29 - The importance of reading memoirs/documentaries to realize that you can do what your idols can
  • 46:00 - #1 Takeaway: ASK FOR HELP
  • 47:51 - Why the most caring in your life will try to stop you from following your dreams

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Over my semester in San Fransisco, I passed thousands of homeless people on the street. On my way to school one day I thought "I've never had a conversation with a homeless person before". What are they like?

So I took my mic and went out looking. I found a tall woman in her 40s named Nicole, making sketches in a notebook at a median in between traffic. I asked her if I could ask her a few questions. She obliged.

This is the whole interview. Raw and real, it was an inside look into someone's life I never would have known otherwise.
 
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Content Warning: Discussions of sexual attraction, relationships, and sexual themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

What's attractive?
 
Attraction is highly subjective. Yet, mass media and culture continue to present an ‘ideal’ that affects our perceptions of what we find attractive.

There is the “ideal” man and “ideal” woman in society. But, there is also the perceived “ideal”. Men think they know what women want. Women think they know what men want. What if I told you it wasn’t so simple?

My friend Nikki and I are fascinated by human psychology. After watching this video, we believed it made a lot of compelling points. We discuss them in this episode.

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What comes to mind when you hear the word hostel?

Young explorers, backpackers, people stacked in bunks up to the ceiling? I didn't know what to think before I stayed in one.

While in Maui, Hawaii with some friends I spent a night at North Shore Hostel. Talking with the people there, I couldn't help but be amazed at everyone around me. A cultural melting pot of people that could have been anywhere in the world, and yet, they were here. What was their story? Hear about the lives of Ryan, Janey, Samara, and Erickson.

This is the Lives of the Hostel.



Feedback Form - This is a new format I'm trying. I tried to capture a more atmospheric tone with various music tracks, a new editing style, and writing a script for the first time. I would love any and all feedback. Thank you!

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Ashley Thomas is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, and mother of 3 from Maui, Hawaii. Meeting her while on vacation I found her ambition, cheerful attitude, and kindness infectious.

Ashley owns a fashion brand called Maui Sugar Waves. Making great clothing for everyone, she wants to bring her own flair through her aspiring brand. At the time this episode releases she is actively preparing for upcoming fashion shows on the island.

Listen to us talk about her upbringing, inspiration, personal struggles, and how one still manages to create a fashion brand out of thin air.

You can follow Ashley on her personal Instagram, Maui Sugar Waves here, and check out the latest drops on her recently launched website here. She is also on Twitter and Facebook.

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I fucking hate editing. I'm just gonna say it. Much more than that, I hate the perfectionism that fills me. I have to fight that part of me often. Otherwise, I won't put anything out.  Perfect is the enemy of the good.

I owe it to you all to be honest. As much as I work to put out content, I struggle to actually put it out. I'm new to this, but want to be open about the whole process.

Candor, the quality of speaking with honesty, is something I found to be one of the greatest attributes my favorite podcasters have. 

Hear me rant about my slump, the podcast's master plan, and what's to come.

Cheers

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Not too many people know who Elyjah David is. But they will. Many will.

He is a young up and coming artist from Teaneck, NJ. He just dropped his newest single, Let's Go to the Club. He is a down-to-earth, talented musician currently mentored by BigFendi. You may know BigFendi from this meme.

Elyjah is someone I've known about for years but never met directly. That was until I heard his last single, Come Thru. After one listen I knew he was someone special, someone who is going to be famous someday.

You can follow Elyjah on all his socials here. Watch his newest video for Let's Go to the Club.

Listen to us talk about his inspiration, family upbringing, and dreams for the future.

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Armaan Ajoomal is many things. He is a personal trainer, micro-influencer, podcaster, & bodybuilder.  At only 19 years old, he is more accomplished than many others his age. I had the privilege of meeting him at Northeastern University's Bodybuilding Club, of which he is the current president.

Armaan is wise beyond his years. He has an infectiously positive attitude that has propelled him to great success. Intelligent yet humble, he is going to do amazing things.

Listen to us talk about our immigrant backgrounds, fitness, and mindsets for living a purposeful life.

You can follow Armaan on Instagram and through his various social channels here.

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Henry Honkonen is a singer, guitarist, pianist, and future star with  470k+ followers on TikTok and growing. He's hardworking with an extremely positive attitude. He's a friend I've had the privilege of making.

Henry Honkonen is going to sell out Madison Square Garden. You heard it here first. Maybe not tomorrow, or the day after, but he will. Mark my words.

Listen to us talk about his childhood, inspiration, future projects, mindfulness, and more.

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I give my thoughts on why you should watch Everything Everywhere All at Once. 

There are times when a movie puts out an idea that makes you question everything. This is one of those. Never have I left a theater with more people crying.

After seeing it I had to share my thoughts. In 2 words, nihilistic crescendo.
 

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