Are you spinning your wheels or are you nearing your goals? Join me Sunday as author, poet and actor Yolan Young and I discuss purposeful, directed, activity. Boost your effectiveness. Get results.

1. Distractions 0- 5:54

2. You have the Time 5:55- 11:24

3. Where does your time go? 11:25- 15:00

4. Beating Procrastination 15:01-20:28

5. Priorities vs. To do lists 20:29- 22:24

6. The Little Kid Syndrome 22:25- 26:30

7. The Secret Power of Your Circle 26:31- 33:27

8. The Power of Community 33:28- 43:42

9. Poetry saved my Life 43:43- 48:13

10. Better Living through Poetry 48:14-53:59

11. What will Your Legacy Be? 54 - end

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YOLAN YOUNG APOET’S POET SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, WRITER, ACTOR, ACTIVIST says, "GOD AND POETRY SAVED MY LIFE. GOD AND POETRY OPENED DOORS FOR ME I NEVER KNEW EXISTED." His latest film P.E.N.S. - Poetic Energy Needed in Society is an official selection in the Montreal Independent Film Festival, The Indie Fest Film Awards, and The Canadian Cinematography Awards.

Meet the poet whose heart pulsates with his passion for the art form that saved his life. Fans proclaim his energy is contagious, his message overdue. The spoken word performer and actor known as Yolan A Poet’s Poet was born in San Diego, California to working-class parents with their own penchant for writing and dramatic interpretation. Yolan, a former gang member, has seen the worst and best life has to offer; both inspire him.

After he was nearly felled by a massive heart attack, and was added to the heart transplant list, Yolan sought greater purpose. Poetry became his release. These days, he taps into an inherent ability to match words to feelings, verse to reason, meters to moments, and linguistic patterns to deeper meaning. Where many succumb to illness, Yolan perseveres and channels the rhythm of the manmade chambers implanted inside him to spread messages of power and pride through every mic he touches.

A history enthusiast, Yolan identifies generational guideposts to pen poems that resonate and inform. From the scourge of the crack epidemic to the viciousness of Southern California gang violence to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and the continuing plague of racial injustice, his performances thunder with truth, intelligence, and practical reason. He cunningly adds hints of hip-hop culture and politics into his work to enhance his broad appeal. Yolan brings reliability to the stage by infusing heartwarming personal experiences into most of his work. If you listen close enough, you are acutely aware of the influence Gil Scott-Heron, Dr. Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, Edgar Alan Poe, Langston Hughes and others have on the artist. The result? Audiences flock to see the award-winning poet perform at the Houston Improv, Houston’s House of Blues, NRG Stadium, and top venues across the nation. Yolan is a published author of the brilliantly written book; The Unknown Child Named Yolan.

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Life isn't all about the left brain- the logic, the deadlines, the planning, the facts- even when it comes to ambition. Sometimes even while pursuing your ambitions, you need to laugh, to dance, to relax with some good music. Following your ambitions can be stressful or more organic. Join us as we laugh, reminisce, and vibe all while discussing holding onto to our AMBITIOUS BELIEFS!.

Some subtopics in this episode include:

Imagine yourself 10 years in the future 0-4:21

Don't Stop Until You get it 6:20-7:17

Comedy 7:18-23:24

Laughing at childhood 23:25-33:42

Starting a company 33:43- 37:26

Writing helps us fulfill ambitions 39:10-42:01

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The Power of Amusement - anyone who's had a friend make them laugh when they were down, knows the power of comedy. A joke can make you see your day, week, month, life and/or the world differently. It gets behind your defenses, changes your mood and sometimes stays with you as you think about its truth later. I have the pleasure of welcoming four amazing comedians to Zennurgy.

Kaye Jones, the singing comedian, provides both the FIRE- fierceness, inspiration, refreshing personality and energy and the ICE- imagination, creativity and escape that are what Zennurgy s is all about. 

D.K. Abanobi, COMEDIAN/ HOST

https://www.facebook.com/DK-Abanobi-554152728286205/

JULIUS FOGLE

COMEDIAN/AUTHOR

https://www.facebook.com/standupcomediantx/

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Round-Julius-Fogle-III-ebook/dp/B01ESAXJZA

James Trotter is a writer, musician, slam poet, actor, and educator who resides in Houston. He has performed all over Texas as well as in Seoul, Beijing, Paris, London, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City. He is a co-founder of the hiphop improv theatre group the Space Rhyme Continuum which has performed at Trillfest, Fronterrafest, Comedy Sportz Theatre, and the Battle Station Improv Competition. In addition to his writing and performing, he teaches these disciplines and has done so at many schools as well as in homeless shelters and to hospital patients.

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Boundaries boost Zen! They help us stay healthy- emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually in both our professional and personal lives.

@servedonsundays VIctoria Alozie and I will discuss things like boundaries

- as self care.

- as boosters of self esteem and autonomy

- as strengtheners for relationships

- as keys to personal power

- planning for boundary violations (developing assertiveness)

- healing from boundary violations

-set your sights on E.D.A.N.

_ and women, like Kamala Harris, who have defied the boundaries society set for them'

This episode includes the following subtopics and more:

Examine yourself 0-4:30

Assertiveness 4:31-5:38

Decide 5:39- 9:08

Affirm yourself 9:09- 12:57

Relationships 16:33-18:00

Expectations 18:01-22:52

Codependency 22:53-28:08

Flexibility 28:09-31:03

Point of views 31:04- 34:00

Communication 34:01-36:42

Roles 36:43- 42:34

Sisterhood 42:35- 45:08

Protection 48:31-49:37

EDAN 49:38 - end

Poet, essayist, teacher and host Zen Ase is on a mission to help people Get Zenned! Stay Zenned! And Spread Zen! Through inspirational merchandise, the arts and her podcast Zennurgy, she provides resources for building a better life. Https://linktr.ee/zenase

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There is more to self care than massages, mani/pedis, makeovers, retail therapy and lounging. For me, true self care is building an authentic lifestyle with tools that support my mind, body and soul. It is walking away from the things that don't fit where I am and where I am going and walking towards new things. This episode includes:

The power of aromatherapy and candles in my life 1-5:00

How crystals soothed my grief 5:01-10:34

Saran Adams and natural intuition 10:36-22:00

My Spiritual Journey, Queen Afua, The Sacred Woman Book

22:01-27:28

Our Little Red One Shop 27:29- 30:34

30:35-end Mindset

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Appreciating a difficult childhood 1-15:99

Appreciating the dark times that bring you to the light 16:00- 18:54

Appreciating finding your voice and your limits 18:55-24:31

Appreciating the people that come through your life 24:32- 28:10

Appreciate the journey 28:11-29:40

Appreciate the lessons 29:41- 31:22

"Don't stay stuck."

Appreciate the little things, especially nature 31:23- 32:41

Appreciate your uniqueness, develop self-love 32:42- 39:30

"Live your Truth"

Appreciate your elders 39:31- 42:00

Appreciation Wrap- up 42:01- 45;52

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Beyond the vision board. Using the arts, memory, images, affirmations and more to create the life of your dreams.

Here is where you can order

Beyond the Vision Board,- Building your goal setting tool box. The 20 page workbook has space for pictures, but also includes journals, affirmations, movies, books, places for pics of role models and more. You can also get a video of the workshop. https://forms.gle/uhbBY7XSGx7CP2ZR9

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Shanique Davis of the Talk Truth Series and author of Breaking Barriers describes herself as a child of God, and a married Jamaican author. She published her first book in March of 2020 on International Women's Day, and the title is BREAKING YOUR BARRIERS: Change Unhealthy Life Cycles & Unravel the True You. Her message is simply this: Internal change precedes external change. For us to live a life of fruitfulness and fulfillment, we MUST address the inconsistencies of our inner self. She strongly believe that she can guiding people to addressing the least talked about issues that have the most impact on their lives. As we all are facing a new year, and many of us want to change, this book may definitely be one that you want to add to your toolbox.

Facebook Author Page: Shanique MJ Davis (@thisshanique)

Instagram: Shanique MJ Davis (@thisshanique)

LinkedIn: Shanique MJ Davis

Twitter: Shanique MJ Davis (@thisshanique)

WhatsApp: 1-976-839-6121 (She's also on Skype and Duo)

Other Facebook & YouTube: TalkTruth Series

In this episode

0-5:35 Why the New Year, New me loses steam

5:36-8:59 Determine how you are affected by different thought process.

Anything Unaddressed Grows and Becomes Harder to Change, so challenge thoughts before they take root.

Be mindful not MIND FULL.

9:00-10>02 The Magic of Thinking Big

Letting the Mind Reflect on Negative Thoughts Harms Health.

Your Mind is your Employee- What jobs are you giving it?

10:03- 12:00 Qigong and breathing activities

12:01-15:39 Feed your mind the right food

15:40-18:03 Be informed not overwhelmed

Turn off the tornado of thoughts

Take control of your morning

18:04-19:11 Talk Truth Series

19:12-20:45 Cooperative Economics- Kwanzaa Day 4 Ujamaa

20:46- 24:20 Get Results

24:21- 26:30 Become a better version of yourself. Release the baggage.

"I am a barrier breaker. You can become one too."

26:46- 30 Covid and Transformation

Do your goal, even if you're scared.

31:00 Relax and trust the process. Be a barrier breaker.

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Bring alignment into your life. Join me. Welcome back to Zennurgy: small changes, big results! We hope you can join us!

One of my guests is activist and creative thinker Niecee Perkins @shesmisunderstood.20

A victim, survivor and domestic violence advocate, she is on a journey of self healing and helps young women on their journey to healing as well! They are not alone; we are all in this together. Women's empowerment is her focus. We will be discussing how awareness is a tool for growth, as well as tips for healing from breakups, betrayal and domestic violence.

You can follow her

FB: Niecee Perkins(Shes Misunderstood)

Anchor: Shes Misunderstood (Season 1&2)

Spotify: Shes Misunderstood (Season 1&2)

YouTube: Shes Misunderstood

This podcast also is for anyone on a journey of growth with tools to share- entrepreneurs, authors, artists, motivational speakers, educators etc who would like to share their Zen tools, their abcs of Zennurgy. If you’d like to get featured on the show, visit

https://www.laughzandlyrics.com/post/want-to-be-a-guest-on-the-zennurgy-show . Open dates on the calendly link after 1/10/21.

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Your support is appreciated. Thank you for being a Zennurgist!

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subtopics in this podcast

0-4:45 What is Alignment?

4:46- 7:37 Your Life in 5 chapters.

7:38-9:34 Find what aligns YOU!

9:35-12:18 Develop Awareness

12:19-13:48 Trust Yourself

13:49-15:54 Be Still and Know

15:55- 17:59 Monkey See, Monkey Do

18:00-23:17 Blue Water, Green Tree- spoken word poem Zen Ase

23:18- 27:27 Love Shouldn't Hurt

27:28-29:57 Fiiire and Niecee Perkins

29:58- 31:35 Rebuilding Yourself

31:36-32:59 When you learn, teach

33:00-37:42 Heal the Inner Child

37:43- 38:44 Dealing with Your Past

38:45-40:40 Be transparent to stay aligned

40:41-45:06 What anchors You?

45:07-49:34 You have ALWAYS been enough.

49:35- 52:45 Nature helps you stay grounded.

52:46- 53:54 You are a gift to the world.

53:55- 55:48 Lighten your load to stay aligned.

55:49-57:27 Aligned purchasing

57:28- 102:33 The She's Misunderstood and Becoming a Masterpiece podcasts

102:34- 108:45 Fiiire- "Burnt Love Letters to Myself" ( music)

108:46- 1:12 Get Zenned! Stay Zenned! Spread Zen! the Alignment visual and mantra

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Boldness and balance bring blessings. Zennurgy's newest episode sponsored by Crescent Consultants Company, check out their website here- www.TheCCCTeam.com Their Business Credit Builder System and the CCC team assist in the creation and further development of company and business credit.

Fortune favors the bold! Success rewards the balanced! Having both breeds blessings. Join indie music artists Lady Kaye, Chad Howard, Blaze and poet Zen Ase as we discuss boldly pursuing dreams and goals while balancing the demands of family and a full time job.

Singer/Songwriter, Chad Howard aka the Chaddybear resides in Houston, Tx. Chad has recorded music that can be found on all digital outlets. He also, has shared the stage with multiple well-known recording artists.

Lady Kaye's single Fairy Tales can be found on all streaming platforms. Blaze can be found on all social media platforms @blazinvocals.

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Strategies to move forward even if you consider yourself stuck.

Uplift yourself! Refresh yourself! Inspire yourself!

This week's Zennurgist- Sebastian Hill of Knockout Foods

Included:

1. The subconscious sends signals.

2. Adapt to your audience

3. Adapting after Mistakes and Criticism

4. Life is about change and flexibility

Adapting and advancing

Step 1- Accept X 3

Step 2- Research and Search

Step 3- Change your routine

Step 4- Develop Versatility

Step 5- Seasons change, Prepare

Lose your Limits! Program your mind for SUCCESS and CHANGE. Create powerful associations. Embed powerful images. Challenge limiting thoughts. It is time to align to your natural state of being- abundance. These powerful insights will change your mindset to one of peace, joy and expansion. Mind power is the beginning of wealth. Growth begins with your thoughts. Small changes lead to big results. Some call that the butterfly effect, but when you CHOOSE your small changes with the goal of harmony, joy and success, THAT IS ZENNURGY! A Zennurific life awaits you!

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