In this episode, I chatted with Monique Paul, an artist of many talents but above all else, a loud voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. These times are not easy, but let’s open our ears, our minds and our hearts to what we may not know. I’m using my voice, my platform, my privilege in the best way I can. This is Monique. Listen to her. Learn from her. Feel her. Please check out the resources below provided by Monique (@moniquejpaul & @beyondthehashtag) Netflix watches: Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap Time: The Kalief Browder Story When They See Us 13th Who Killed Malcolm X? Black Voices in Mental Health: @drandreapennington @thesisters_couch @dr.canicenicole @forthecoloredgirls @dralfiee @melanatedwomenshealth @dr.daryljohnson @drglennalcsw @drjo_phd Book: White Fragility by Robin D’Angelo How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Why Are All The Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson, PhD The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander Tears We Can Not Stop: A Sermon to White America by Michael Eric Dyson We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates Nobody: Casualties on Americas War on the Vulnerable, From Ferguson to Flint and Beyond by Marc Lamont Hill, PhD

This week's conversation was very special to me and here's why.

I chatted with Shale Wagman, a professional ballet dancer who has inspired many around the world, including myself. Shale was actually the reason I decided to pursue dance way back when I wasn’t even sure If it was what I wanted to do. At the time, it was football, or dance. I saw a video of him dancing online and it was in that moment that I knew, dance was for me.

We chat about his journey through dance, the unfortunate reality that are injuries, a few mantras that Shale holds near and dear, and of course, the mountain minute.

Keep climbing.

Love always,

Jake

In this episode, I share with you an extremely fulfilling, yet painfully embarrassing story of when I crossed the finish line at the New York City Marathon in November of 2019.

Whether you're an aspiring marathoner or simply enjoy others suffering, here we are.

Keep climbing.

Love always,

Jake

In this episode, I decided to bring back the Mountain Moment.

The purpose of recording and releasing these is simple, to shed some light on an event that made me think and made me feel.

I rant about routine, lack of structure & feelings of inadequacy. 

keep climbing.

Love always,

JAKE

*Given the circumstances of this pandemic, I’ve had to change my recording software. Not the quality I’m used to, but we do what we gotta do to keep going. *

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark Nabeta. A humble, driven leader that I met at a Nike Running Lab, back in December.  

We talk finding your voice, connecting communities and how he believes one person can truly make an impact. 

Follow his journey!! 

IG: @marknabeta

In this episode I chatted with Genevieve, also known as HOODIE. An artist I’ve seen grow over the last several years.

We talk about her journey through music, overcoming setbacks and how the little victories are worth acknowledging.

If you liked what you heard at the very beginning of this episode, make sure you check her out.

Follow her journey!!

IG: @hoodiegen

TWITTER: @hoodiegen

Welcome back to Volume 3 of the Pandemic Profiles.

Times are tough, but in such difficult times it’s important to remember that no matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning, and we will be okay.

I sat down to chat with my sisters, Hope and Grace.

We talk hurdles, perspective and what’s been keeping them busy.

I’ve learned a lot through the last little while, and I’m eager to learn more.

Now before we get to the intro I want to remind you of 2 things

Stay home.

Wash your hands. 

*Pots & Pans for our front line workers!!*

Welcome back to Volume 2 of the Pandemic Profiles. The shifts we’ve all had to make to our day to day have been hard, but through hardship arise some of the most meaningful lessons to learn.

I spoke to a few people about the current situation.

Keel, Declan and Tara.

We talk hurdles, perspective and what’s been keeping them busy.

This situation is an extreme learning curve, but we’re doing our part by staying home and that’s what’s really gonna move some mountains. Like last week, I’m using ANCHOR to record through their phone call feature. Not the quality I’m used to, but we’re creating with what we have and in these times, you do what you gotta do to... KEEP GOING.

We all know what’s going on. 

Covid-19 is everything and we’ve all had to make sudden shifts to our day to day. I spoke to a few people about the situation. 

Kat, Sadie, Chris and Greg.

We talk hurdles, perspective and what’s keeping them busy.

It’s hard, we all know it’s hard, but we’re doing our part by staying home and that’s what really gonna move some mountains. Just a heads up, I’m using ANCHOR to record through their phone call type feature. Not the quality I’m used to, but we’re creating with what we have. And in these times, you do what you gotta do to...KEEP GOING.

In this episode I sat down with Jessica Turanec. An inspiring individual who has her heart set on living her life to the fullest.

We discuss her company Elevate Spin, take a dive into her journey through fitness and chat about how mindset, really sets you apart.

Follow her journey!

IG: @jessturanec & @elevatespin