This episode was created in efforts to highlight the importance of creating a self space to express myself and pour into me. I used a tictok video from Dr. Raquel Martin, A Licensed clinical Psychologist, Professor and scientist. In this audio from the video, she breaks down why it is important to create safe spaces for black men to be validated, and express ourselves.

For the majority of my life, I have been a people pleaser. Now, I am a recovering people pleaser because I realize how I was created to be this way. It is essentially a form of violence.

Podcasting is my safe space, a form of anti-violence, that allows me to pour into myself, create and engage with community and like minded people. My goal is to continue to be an advocate for myself first and allow myself the space to exist, feel all the emotions and become better at managing life.

All aspects of life.