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In this engaging conversation, Adam Guy shares his transformative journey from a successful career in nonprofit marketing and fundraising to founding I Know A Guy NYC Tours. He discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to reevaluate his career and take the leap into entrepreneurship. Adam emphasizes the importance of connection, authenticity, and storytelling in his work, as well as the joy he finds in creating meaningful experiences for his guests. He offers valuable insights on navigating career changes, the power of word-of-mouth marketing, and the magic of New York City.

Thank you for tuning in for our season finale of Muse & Mastery!

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More from Adam:

• Book a tour with Adam at I Know A Guy NYC Tours
• Find Adam on IG at @iknowaguynyc and on Facebook at I Know A Guy NYC Tours

Interested in becoming a NYC tour guide? Check out:

• The Trip School
• Big Apple Greeter

Things to do:

• Lewis Latimer House
• The Cafe at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island
• Broadway lovers, grab a tour by Broadway Up Close with Tim Dolan

Related Episodes:

• How Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Transforms Your Life | Ep. 36
• Allowing Your Purpose to Evolve: How to Embrace Change with Grace | Ep. 60
• Get In, Love. We're Kissing Imposter Syndrome Goodbye. | Ep. 61
• Your Purpose Isn't Fixed—It's Okay When Your Path Changes | Ep. 75

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Episode 100 is a celebration, but it’s also something more permanent: a legacy conversation with my granny, Adassa Brown, recorded on her 87th birthday trip to Hawaii while a massive storm rolls in outside our window. Between laughter, tenderness, and a few hard truths, we slow down long enough to capture the kind of family history most of us mean to record “someday” and then never do.

We talk about her childhood in Jamaica, what it meant to grow up with less, and how a rough upbringing shaped her shyness and strength. She remembers the people who raised her in all the quiet ways that matter, from her grandmother to cousins and friends whose names still live in her memory. We also get into her dreams of becoming a teacher and an agriculturist, her love of gardening, and the pride that comes from building a life through education, work, and community.

Then the conversation turns toward the wisdom only time can sharpen: how to tell who’s sincere, what love teaches when it doesn’t last, and why honesty and being true to yourself is non-negotiable. She shares what keeps her grounded through hard seasons, including prayer, silence, reflection, and learning to care for yourself without losing your kindness.

If you’ve been thinking about family legacy, intergenerational healing, telling stories that matter, or simply how to live a meaningful life, this one is for you. Listen, share it with someone you love, and if it moves you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find this story.

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Checkout my piece on Substack: The Feminine Urge to Create - No One Warned Me About This Kind of Grief: Reflections on time, aging, and loving deeply

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In this conversation, Roger Roman, co-founder of LegalEase, shares his journey from a young lawyer to an entrepreneur focused on empowering individuals to handle their own legal matters, particularly expungements. He discusses the inspiration behind LegalEase, the role of AI in simplifying the expungement process, and the importance of community partnerships. Roger emphasizes the challenges of work-life balance for entrepreneurs and the legacy he hopes to leave through empowerment and accessibility in the legal field.

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• Follow Roger Roman on LinkedIn
• Visit legalease.com for expungement support
• Follow @getlegalease on IG

Episode Resources:

• The Clean Slate Initiative
• Accelerators for Founders: Techstars, Y Combinator, Slauson & Co.’s Friends & Family

Episodes Mentioned:

• Dream, Rest & Play ft. Colored Girls Liberation Lab Founder, Jennifer Roberts | Ep. 26
• Mastering AI: Exploring the Creative Frontier for Entrepreneurs | Ep. 38
• A Free Woman's Journey to Love & Liberation: In Conversation with EbonyJanice Moore | Ep. 51
• Culture, Afrofuturism & Ethical AI ft. Minista Jazz | Ep. 55
• Overcoming Fear to Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Vision ft. Kat Sterling | Ep. 56
• Archiving Black Legacies ft. The Luster Company Founder, Dominique Luster | Ep. 84

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AI is quietly rewriting the rules of everyday life and not just in tech jobs. We are watching it shape how we create, how we work, and how we seek comfort. So I’m asking the question that sits under all the hype: if AI is here to stay, how do we make sure our culture, our safety, and our communities are not treated as an afterthought?

On this episode, we discuss:

• Afrofuturism as a way to imagine AI with us centered
• Digital legacy and the value of preserving voices, stories, and cultural nuance
• AI in archives as support for human work, not a replacement
• Environmental justice concerns tied to AI data centers and water use
• The future of work, job disruption, and navigating AI-based hiring filters
• Emotional intimacy with chatbots, therapy use, and what it displaces
• Deepfakes, likeness theft, the threat to young people and our options for protection
• Using AI responsibly to build community tools, including expungement made easy

Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with someone who needs a clearer AI lens, and leave a review with your take: what does responsible AI look like to you?

Episodes Mentioned:

• Metaverse Musings | Ep. 8
• Sensuality, Spirituality & Creativity ft. Lyvonne Briggs | Ep. 31
• Mastering AI | Ep. 38
• Culture, Afrofuturism & Ethical AI ft. Minista Jazz | Ep. 55
• Who Owns Your Voice? AI, Consent & Digital Rights for Creators | Minista Jazz (Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series by Talib Jasir)
• Visionary Storytelling: Building Community Through Podcasting with Talib Jasir | Ep. 70
• Archiving Black Legacies ft. The Luster Company Founder, Dominique Luster | Ep. 84
• Free Yourself Black Woman by Divesting from Capitalism w/ Yolanda Williams of Parenting Decolonized (Brown Girl Self-Care)

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What if choosing yourself made everything lighter—your work, your health, even your glow? That’s the energy we bring to this conversation with Attorney and Founder Tiana Patterson, Esq., who walked away from a demanding leadership role to build two ventures that feel wholly like her: Twelve Point Strategies, consultancy for mission-driven nonprofits, and Old Dog New Treats, a research-backed treat line designed especially for senior dogs.

If you’ve been waiting for permission to pivot, consider this your green light. You’ll leave with tangible steps: read your labels, use free resources like the SBA, ask your network for help, price with confidence, and build community around what you love.

Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs courage to switch lanes, and leave a review with the one fear you’re ready to release next.

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More from Tiana:

• Visit olddognewtreats.com to shop delicious, healthy treats for your senior pup! Follow Old Dog New Treats LLC on Facebook, @seniordogsarethebest on TikTok, and @olddognewtreatsllc on Instagram.
• Visit twelvepointstrategies.com for consulting services from Tiana, or email her at [email protected].

Related Episodes:

• How Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Transforms Your Life | Ep. 36
• Wellness for Black Women ft. Aseanté Renee | Ep. 37
• A Free Woman's Journey to Love & Liberation: In Conversation with EbonyJanice Moore | Ep. 51
• Get In, Love. We're Kissing Imposter Syndrome Goodbye. | Ep. 61
• Audacity Redefined & Self-Mastery with Mrs. Cynthia B. | Ep. 93

Looking to start your own business? Visit the Small Business Administration at sba.gov for more resources.

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Shanyse Inez Scott—veteran, nonprofit alum, mom, and now founder of Sin Productions—found her voice and built a filmmaking path centered on empathy, family, and bold, woman-centered drama.

Learn how a chance audition lead to a New York Film Academy scholarship, and to screenwriting as therapy. We get into the nuts and bolts of turning a script into a shoot: raising equity, attaching talent, and choosing locations that serve the story. Shanice brings her background in psychology to every character, drawing on Internal Family Systems to write with “no bad parts” compassion. We dive into craft choices like mapping want versus need, building high-stakes goals, and letting specificity create universal connection. 

Then we shift into the unseen engine: inner work. From therapy, to somatic practices, and mindful reflection. We also talk alignment—making creative decisions from core values, especially self-expression—so the page flows from love and connection, not fear. Shanice shares more about Seven Levels Deep to find your real why, a simple practice that turns external noise into static. For emerging writers and filmmakers, she offers clear steps for raising capitol, collaboration without ego, and playful rituals that keep courage high. 

Ready to build stories that heal while you build the muscles to tell them? If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share it with a creative friend, and leave a review to help more storytellers find us.

More from Shanyse:

• Follow @producedbysin on IG!
• Visit producedbysin.com to work with Shanyse, and learn more about films by SIN Productions!

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This episode is a replay of Ancestral Wisdom, Ritual & Transformation with Amber Holmes, Founder of I.Soul Naturals | Ep. 68, originally published on 2.24.25, with an updated intro.

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Amber Holmes, the visionary founder of I.Soul Naturals, takes us on the transformative journey of her work as an herbalist, entrepreneur, and energy healer. Discover how Amber's connection to the earth and the ancestral wisdom passed down from her grandmother and mother have shaped her holistic approach to healing and business. This episode highlights the role of introspection and the creation of personalized rituals in guiding others on their journeys of transformation, encouraging listeners to embrace stillness and authenticity. Follow Amber & I.Soul Naturals on IG: @isoulnaturals

Related Episodes:

• Daily Rituals to Honor Your Creativity | Ep. 74
• Rituals That Make Life Feel Rich | Ep. 95

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In this episode of Muse & Mastery, Aliya explores the importance of rituals and routines in personal growth. She reflects on the transition into the Year of the Fire Horse, emphasizing the significance of self-care practices, or 'richuals', that nourish the soul. Aliya shares her morning and night routines, the role of commitment in maintaining self-care, and the importance of connection during the winter months. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their own rituals and embrace practices that foster well-being and community.

Key Takeaways

• Rituals and routines are essential for personal growth.
• The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes rapid change and opportunities.
• Self-care practices, or 'richuals', enrich our lives.
• Morning routines set the tone for a successful day.
• Nighttime rituals prepare us for restful sleep.
• Commitment to self-care is crucial for well-being.
• Connection with others is vital, especially in winter.
• Listening to our bodies helps guide our self-care practices.
• Evaluating and evolving our rituals can lead to positive change.

Rich girls have richuals. 

Related Episodes:

• Sensuality, Spirituality & Creativity ft. Lyvonne Briggs | Ep. 31
• Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro | Ep. 48
• Ancestral Wisdom, Ritual & Transformation with Amber Holmes, Founder of I.Soul Naturals | Ep. 68
• Daily Rituals to Honor Your Creativity | Ep. 74
• Human Design: Decoding Your Energy with Kemi Amin | Ep. 94

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What if your energy came with instructions? On this episode, I sat down with Kemi Amin to unpack Human Design in a way that feels clear, grounded, and instantly useful. Kemi traces her path from an MBA in design strategy to becoming a Human Design reader, sharing how a system she once resisted became a daily practice for choice-making, creative flow, and relational ease. We break down the essentials—type, strategy, and authority—so you can start applying them today. For creatives and entrepreneurs, we talk tactics: aligning output with your energy, and making decisions that stick.

Listen for a warm, practical guide to Human Design that respects both spirit and strategy. If this conversation helps you move with more ease, share it with a friend, subscribe for more thoughtful episodes, and leave a quick review to tell us your biggest aha.

More from Kemi:

• Follow Kemi at @kapricornmoon on TikTok!
• Book a Human Design Reading or Coaching Session
• Subscribe to Dear Kapricorn Moon on Substack and submit your questions here!

Related Episodes:

• Unlocking Potential with Personality Tests & Self-Development | Ep. 40
• Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro | Ep. 48

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What if choosing yourself made everything lighter—your work, your health, even your glow? That’s the energy we bring to this conversation with Attorney and Founder Tiana Patterson, Esq., who walked away from a demanding leadership role to build two ventures that feel wholly like her: Twelve Point Strategies, consultancy for mission-driven nonprofits, and Old Dog New Treats, a research-backed treat line designed especially for senior dogs.

If you’ve been waiting for permission to pivot, consider this your green light. You’ll leave with tangible steps: read your labels, use free resources like the SBA, ask your network for help, price with confidence, and build community around what you love.

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