Stop Drop and Rawle

A conversation with Michelle Carmen Gomez is like interacting with a Motivational Speaker or listening to a really inspiring TED TALKS. She is quite the bundle of energy. Intuitive therapy is her current passion in which she is extremely dedicated to helping so many overcome there difficulties. Michelle brings clarity to the world of Empaths. Being an Empath herself, Michelle gives us anecdotal stories and insightful observations into this unfamiliar world. Her empathic abilities is used in her work with others, helping to enhance the therapeutic experience. Michelle Carmen Gomez does her best to normalize her empathic gifts, especially by claiming that these gifts are common human traits that just need a little nudging into development. It is refreshing to see someone so passionate about assisting others, helping them overcome their various challenges. Michelle Carmen Gomez is extremely up for that task.

Felicia “Fee” King is a woman on a fantastic voyage she calls Life. Fee King reeks of confidence. This is only one of the various tools she uses to traverse through the multiple obstacles of life. Her positivity and exuberance is quite infectious without the slightest hint of fake or performance.

Fee’s no nonsense openness was refreshingly unexpected. She is motivational but never preaching from a pulpit. She exposes her past ebbs and flows, wins and losses, and encourages us to embrace the highs and lows of being a human being. Her warrior like attitude, inspires us to keep on going, hurdling past our flaws. A conversation with Felicia “Fee” King is an adrenaline boost to your self-esteem.

I was blessed to have an amazing conversation with thespian David Castañeda. David is one of those thoughtful humans simultaneously expressing a simple childlike joy and yet a scholar like yearning and complexity. Mr. Castañeda is one of the stars of the hit Netflix series, “The Umbrella Academy”. He plays “Diego”. He also currently stars opposite Christoph Waltz in “Most Dangerous Game”. He plays “Victor Suero”. David is one of my favorite up and coming actors out there. I have known David Castañeda since he was around 20 yrs old. I must say, even though I am truly impressed by his work as an actor, I am even more impressed by who he has grown into as a man.

David leaves nothing on the table during our conversation. His openness about relationships, his family and his childhood is so refreshingly candid yet not a hit of salaciousness. I enjoyed David’s ease and vulnerability during our effortlessly flowing conversation. He is a man equipped with many admirable traits.

I was blessed to have an amazing conversation with thespian David Castañeda. David is one of those thoughtful humans simultaneously expressing a simple childlike joy and yet a scholar like yearning and complexity. Mr. Castañeda is one of the stars of the hit Netflix series, “The Umbrella Academy”. He plays “Diego”. He also currently stars opposite Christophe Walsh in “Most Dangerous Game”. He plays “Victor Suero”. David is one of my favorite up and coming young actors out there. I have known David Castañeda since he was around 20 yrs old. I must say, even though I am truly impressed by his work as an actor, I am even more impressed by who he has grown into as a man.

David leaves nothing on the table during our conversation. His openness about relationships, his family and his childhood is so refreshingly candid yet not a hit of salaciousness. I enjoyed David’s ease and vulnerability during our effortlessly flowing conversation. He is a man equipped with many admirable traits.

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My dear friend Yvette Saunders and I discuss Ghosting. Ghosting has become a “Thing” in our modern social circles. With the increase in various communication capabilities and outlets, we have more ways to connect but we also have various ways to disconnect. Yvette is extremely passionate about this topic. I believe it’s because it is completely adverse to her nature as a extremely communicative person. Yvette is a very empathetic human who will bend over backwards to make a fellow human being comfortable. Lucky for her she is well capable in the arts of dance and movement. Yvette is intuitively and instinctively a host to her close friends and loved ones. Her compassionate people loving persona bleeds through in our interview together and made for an extremely fun podcast.

Rolando “Oly” Reid is a bundle of of relentless positivity with a dash of hope and joy. I am not certain if this is a required recipe to be a Jamaican Bobsledder but Rolando seems to be equipped with all character traits to attempt such a feat. The magnitude of confidence and sheer willpower it takes to apply for such a position as a Jamaican Bobsledder is unfathomable. Trust me, I know from which I speak. I am not, nor will I ever be a Jamaican Bobsledder but I did play one on TV. I can assure you it’s not quite the same thing.

It was my utmost privilege to talk to such a magnanimous human being. I caught up with Rolando fresh from the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. There was excitement in his cheeks and he could not stop smiling from his recent accomplishments. He relays his Olympian story with a buzz of enthusiasm. The Jamaicans did not win a medal but they won our hearts.

James Pool is a man on a mission. When talking to James, one gets a sense of his urgency to make a difference and do good in the world. Don’t get me wrong, James does not come off as one of those do gooders. He is the first one to mention that he’s a flawed human being and filled with gratitude for those flaws. James Pool is a Life Coach who’s mantra seems to be “A never ending supply of self love”. Not exactly the type of self love that pubescent boys learn while discovering their sexuality, no no, this goes beyond that. James’ version of self love is armed with actions such as self-gratitude, self-care and self-forgiveness. Taking care of oneself is an essential part of growth according to the James Pool handbook. James himself is on a constant trajectory towards growth, mental health and joy. He is using the very techniques recommended to his clients on himself. He’s getting high on his own supply. It is always fun and yet refreshing to talk to someone so enthusiastic about human growth and change.

I had an inspirational conversation with Flobito Boyce. I know the word inspirational gets thrown around frequently but this conversation was precisely that. Flobo was raised by Caribbean parents who apparently instilled that strong stereotypical work ethic within him because, “Him hav four or five jobs”. Let’s see, he’s a DJ, Podcaster, Comedian, Host, Author, Political candidate and self proclaimed nerd. There were a barrage of topics I could’ve talked to Flobo about but I chose to focus on one of his most fascinating accomplishments. You see, Flobo was always a big kid and unfortunately that carried over into his adulthood. At one point he weighed 375 pounds. During this podcast conversation Flobo openly talks about the catalyst behind him finally losing 150 pounds. He also openly reveals his mindset and the psychological effects of growing up as a big kid. He candidly gave us snapshots and insights into his world plus a play-by-play on what it was like traversing through life at that particular weight. Flobito is a charismatic orator who is able to relay heartfelt information by sprinkling bits of humor amongst his words.

There was no getting whisked off to a Witness Protection Program for my guest Vicky. She was left to her own devices, having to find her own escape route out of an abusive, dangerous marriage. Not to mention unwillingly partnering up with a morally uncomfortable lifestyle. You see Vicky, who’s identity is being shielded by this fake name, was married to a mobster a mafioso a goodfella. Now most of us are some what familiar with these euphemistic terms from consuming too many Hollywood movies. For Vicky, this was no movie. Unfortunately for her this became a real life nightmare without popcorn or commercial breaks.

Vicky casually recounts horrifying events in an abusive and danger filled live. She explains how she was able to escape her mob matrimony. Freeing herself and her two children from exposure to a crime filled life. Vicky candidly tells us how she broke loose from sleeping with a gangster without sleeping with the fishes.

Dr. Erica Rivera is an Organizational Psychologist. Go ahead, Google it, I’ll wait. This job title sounds more complicated than the actual logistics of the job. Then again, perhaps the job is extremely convoluted and complex but Erica Rivera is just extremely proficient at explaining all its complexities and duties. I’m still not certain of the answer to the question I have posed. What I am certain about however, is that Erica Rivera absolutely loves her occupation. Perhaps this is why she is able to eloquently paint pictures with her words when expressing all the intricate details of a her job. Erica makes complex concepts and ideas clear enough for a layman to grasp. One could easily see why Erica is able to effortlessly interact and be respected by execs from Fortune 500 companies and CEO’s worldwide. Erica’s communication skills can only be attained from decades of experience. I must add that her enthusiasm and love for her job makes her a fun infectious guest to talk with.