Everyone hello! I hope you all are safe during this crazy time in our world today. In light of the global pandemic I thought it would be fitting to record an episode on social media. We are all probably getting a lot more screen time than we should be since mostly everything is closed down. While social media is a tool it has countless negative side effects if we have too much of it just like anything else. One of those negative side effects is cynicism. In today's episode I break down what being cynical means and how it can corrupt our minds and way of life.

I hope all of you are safe and healthy throughout all of this panic the world is experiencing because of COVID-19. In today's episode I talk about how more people need to set higher standards for themselves and their love. We as a culture need to move away from conditional relationships and  gravitate towards unconditional love. Conditional love ruins people's perception of love, perpetuates objectification, and overall is a negative stigma that's oppressing our society. Join me to fight for love; real...unconditional...no stipulations love.

This is something I believe all of us struggle with in some way, shape, or form. Perfectionism is something that has been amplified in our culture and one of the reasons I have created this particular podcast is because I want to stand up against it. Perfectionism is a losing battle even though many of us sacrifice so much to try to obtain it. In today's episode I speak on the dangers of perfectionism and how to give ourselves some more grace in order to live a better life.

This was a topic that was requested from some of my listeners and friends. It's definitely super hard to stay motivated when we are not seeing results. It's even harder to break out of this thought pattern and be intentional about focusing on what we have accomplished rather than what we have not accomplished. I think one of the most important lessons from this podcast is learning to celebrate our achievements when we get down on ourselves for not having the same timeline as someone else. We can all be so close to our next breakthrough if we just hang in there and surround ourselves with people who are routing for us.

"As a man thinketh, so he is. As he continues to think, so he remains." - James Allen. In today's episode I speak on the importance of self belief. It's significant because what we think about ourselves truly determines what we will achieve and what we will become. There is power in your words and we should treat them as a priority. If any of you have a personal goal that you have been talking yourself out of for a while please listen to this podcast and see if it doesn't give you the motivation to tackle your dream head on!

I am excited to speak on the hot topic of money and relationships. As with many other topics in this podcast, this is particularly something that I struggle with a lot and I was happy to talk about it. There are plenty of things that I have worked through, but plenty more that I have to be better about. Financial stress can be one of the root causes of arguments and disputes in any relationship especially as the two people are together for longer and longer. I try to give some helpful advice on how to navigate this problem of money. I speak on how we can re frame our minds when it comes to money management and  view it as a collective goal instead of a singular one.

My good friend Lex has joined me for yet another podcast episode! Today we talk about anger and how to control it. Anger can most of the time be a very slippery slope to navigate and deal with. A lot of us tend to be inclined to get angry very quickly. There seems to be more and more things that set people off now a days and it's not getting any easier. Whether it's frustration from your job or anger directed towards another person Lex and I will be talking about how to appropriately respond to this emotion and how to not let it control you.

Have any of you struggled with knowing your worth as a professional? It can be a difficult thing pin point in the early stages of your career. As you progress in your skill set so does your value. Don't take on cheap pay off jobs just because you want "exposure." Not everyone is looking out for your best interest, especially if you are a fine artist or designer. Sometimes it's easy for people to view art as a charity case or free service. Stand up for your worth as an artist. If you have experience or even a degree don't budge and only take on projects that are worth it to you and the client.

Have you been feeling lost, lonely, or meaningless in your career endeavors or your relationship? Have you been comparing your life or your progress to other people's? Today I speak on how there is no timeline for success and that we need to stop holding out for perfection. Passion for your work takes a lot of development and success comes along with that. There are so many people in the world that have hit success later in their life and there's nothing wrong with that. So many young people including myself have set ourselves up to think that we are failures because we don't have five or six figures in our bank account. We get down on ourselves  if we don't have that job we always wanted yet. Everything worth having in life, including career and relationship fulfillment takes time. Listen in to hear how you can re-frame your mind to cheer for yourself instead of beating yourself down.

I speak about the common fears and mental blocks on having a day job that doesn't align with your college degree or passion. I explain  how to get over that internal hurdle. This is a narrative I know for a fact that many artists are experiencing. Though it may seem paradoxical sometimes the best way to maintain your mental, emotional, and financial health is to pursue your passion on the side. Right now this is my story and I intend to give it life and talk in such a way that shows you guys that success doesn't have a strict definition. If you are in my shoes keep your corporate job and get your side hustle on. You can always shoot for something more so there's no reason to get down on yourself for what your story looks like early on. Never give up my friends.