Donelle B. talks about lazy people, the dangers of "sippin that tea", and becoming a better version of yourself.

In the Stories series, I reflect on going to the Virginia state fair in the 6th grade, velvet curtains & shirtless dudes in overalls.

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How often are we really ourselves in life vs a projection of who we need to be in a certain space and time? Actor Josh Taylor discusses the importance of checking ambition & ego to find your real self.

Shuli & Vandal explore modern work culture. Is there an agreement for dishonesty at every work site that to be efficient in a shorter amount of time is counter to what the company demands from its employees? Are we working to stay busy but in actuality are less efficient? We dig into how our work reflects & informs our identity.

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Tim Ferris "The 4 Hour Work Week"

https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531839153&sr=1-1&keywords=the+4+hour+work+by+tim+ferriss

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Nicholas Carr "The Big Switch"

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Switch-Rewiring-Edison-Google-ebook/dp/B00421BN0Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531839200&sr=1-4&keywords=%5Cthe+big+switch+book

Darren Benson is an aspiring writer. We talk about comic books and his handcrafted toys.

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If you're traveling or just staying put here is a playlist that will get you into the full summer mode. And of course I toss in some stories for each song. Happy 4th of July!

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1. Jackson Browne- "I'm Alive"

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2. Kenny Rodgers & Dolly Parton- "Islands In The Stream"

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3. Color Me Badd- "I Wanna Sex U Up"

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4. Bob Dylan- "It Takes A lot to Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry"

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5. Debbie Gibson- "Shake Your Love"

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Historian, Author Helen Fry discusses her new book The London Cage which brings to light the controversial revelations about WWII interrogations in the heart of London. She called me from her office in Beford Square, London.

LULU SONI is an accomplished dance artist & remarkable yoga instructor (personal bias here). We discuss the challenges of happiness, drinking wine, and intense dance teachers that demand payment in sweat!

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Lulu on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lulusoni/

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Yoga To The People

https://yogatothepeople.com/

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The Yoga Room

http://www.the-yoga-room.com/

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Shuli and Vandal dive into the power and the pitfall of individual purpose- and how we too often mistaken it for our identity.

We share some of the more embarrassing items of our childhood like being an avid rollerskater with a full outfit (Mike) and a way too competitive breakdancer (Me). Mike also shares how life's shortcomings have given him insight, strength, & shaped who he is today.

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