Phoenix and I talk about her journey becoming a writer, from dropping out of college to releasing her first book. She shares the benefits of having a publisher vs. self-publishing her work, and why she would never want to run a publishing company. We discuss transforming books into movies, and she lets me know her biggest disappointment with the Game of Thrones finale.

Phoenix's Social Media (IG/Facebook: @PhoenixWilliamsBooks, Twitter: @Phoenix_William, Snapchat: @ms-phoenixw)

Camille and I talk about how she got into freelancing and where her career in public relations started. We chat about college life, turning hobbies into side hustles, and what having a degree in tourism administration prepares you for. She tells me about her new challenge of branding herself and we touch on how important consistency actually is.

Camille's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @montagePR)

Aaron and I talk about our shared love of photography and dabbling in veganism. We discuss body image for men, the need for more conversation surrounding that issue and his inspiration for starting his mental health page for black men (IG: @black.men.tell.their.stories). Aaron shares his definition of success and the goals he has for the rest of the year.

Aaron's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @_arotography_)

Brian and I talk about his time as a psych major and how he developed his interest in healing people. He shares his opinion about censorship, PC culture and his opinion on safe spaces. We also discuss his experience with exclusivity in gay culture and feeling like an outsider among outsiders.

Rebecca and I talk about how she got involved in film the inspiration behind her short film GenderFreak. She tells her story of growing up and discovering herself and be authentic to herself. We also chat about arts and the school system and talk about the benefits of the arts and encouraging creativity.

Rebecca's Social Media (IG: @rlouisell, YouTube.com/ThePantheon)

Tyasia and I talk about how they got into the arts and the arts their currently working on. We converse about what it means to be a good communicator and the process of learning how to handle our emotions. We also discuss the age old topic of religion vs. spirituality and a new way of looking at being Christ-like.

Tyasia's Social Media (IG: @bloomingboi, SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/bloomingboi)

Devin and I talk about his love of dance and how this passion helped him find himself. He talks his his dream job and the journey to finding himself through dance. We also discuss growing up as the youngest child and the top places he wants to travel.

Devin'a Social Media (IG: @DevinNeo)

Michael and I talk about, well, politics. We discuss getting involved in the community you live in, the issue with politics in DC and in America, and capitalism. We also mention the wealth gap and how taxes are often distributed disproportionately. Among other things, we chat about marriage, communication, and learning a new language.

Michael's Social Media (IG: @travelin_havlin/Twitter: @michaelhavlin)

Justin and I talk about growing up in Southern Maryland and also living in New York. We discuss finding your purpose and what it means to be born ready. He mentions the importance of meditation and processing your feelings. He lets me know his logic for why certain men cheat and he informs me on what he believes is the best way to travel.

Justin's Social Media (IG: @Simply_JBell, @NatoProntoBrand)

Episode 027 - Kenny, the Hopeless Optimist by Simone