In this episode, James Layman and I dive into: 

• The through lines that connects each of us together
• The life-changing wisdom his mom shared with him 6 weeks before she passed 
• What we can all learn from kids, Costco sample attendants, and death
• Being present to the glimmers (the opposite of triggers) in our lives 
• The journey of loving the parts of yourself that you’re nervous for others to see and love 
• And how we can all chose to be true change makers in our sphere of influence

James Layman is the Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association for Student Activities (NA4SA).  

He attended Eastern Washington University, focusing on Music Education, Psychology, and African-American History. He taught band and marching band throughout Spokane before joining the Association of Washington Student Leaders Team. 

He is a sought-after keynote speaker, curriculum writer, equity consultant, and program facilitator throughout Washington State and beyond.

RESOURCES

• Learn how I support youth through speaking and coaching at luccapetrucci.com/speaking.
• Connect with James on Instagram at @jsl122884
• Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok.

This episode was produced by Lucca Petrucci and mixed and mastered by Joel Yoshonis.