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Welcome to Another Episode of Tide Talk — the short-form podcast series from Ride The Wave Foundation, hosted by Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue.

This episode focuses on a foundational Wave Maker principle that builds bridges in every interaction:
👉 Find Common Ground

Whether you're mentoring someone, starting a conversation with a stranger, or leading a team, finding something in common — even something small — can lower defenses, invite openness, and build trust faster than anything else.

🎙️ In this 15-minute episode, you'll learn:
 • Why the brain is wired to trust people who feel “familiar”
 • How to quickly identify shared interests or experiences
 • Real-world stories from mentorship and outreach
 • The emotional value of mutual humanity
 • Practical tips to connect with anyone — even in hard situations

📚 Social research shows that even one perceived similarity increases interpersonal trust by 60%. When we connect through shared values or stories, we create safe space for truth, healing, and growth.

📘 Want to go deeper? Grab the Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher →
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

🌊 Learn more at www.ridethewave.org
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🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music

🙏 If this episode moved you, please rate, share, and tag someone who always knows how to find connection.

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Tide Talk — a 15-minute podcast series from Ride The Wave Foundation, hosted by Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue.

This week’s principle from the Wave Maker book is all about how we connect — through questions.

❓ Ask with Open-Ended Questions isn’t just a communication trick. It’s a relational superpower.

In this episode, Jeff and Javon dive into:
 • The difference between closed and open-ended questions
 • How to draw out someone’s story instead of shutting it down
 • Real examples from mentorship and street-level connection
 • The social value of being open and creating emotional safety in every interaction
• How this principle deepens trust, healing, and transformation

Whether you’re leading, mentoring, parenting, or just trying to connect with people on a deeper level — this episode gives you practical tools to help others feel seen.

📘 Go deeper with the Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher →
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

🌊 Learn more at: www.ridethewave.org
🎧 Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
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📬 Contact: [email protected]

🙏 If this episode helped you, please rate and share — your support helps us spread dignity, one conversation at a time.

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Welcome to Tide Talk — a Ride The Wave Foundation short-form podcast series hosted by Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue.

This week, we’re diving into a principle that hits close to home:
 👉 Nerves Are Normal

Let’s be real — it’s totally normal to feel nervous before approaching someone. Whether you’re stepping into mentorship, leadership, or just trying to make a new connection, the butterflies are real. But what matters most is how you respond to them.

🎧 In this 15-minute episode, you’ll learn:
 • Why nerves don’t mean you’re weak — they mean you care
 • How to reframe nervousness into courage
 • Practical ways to push through the fear of the unknown
 • Real stories from the Ride The Wave mentorship model
 • Why boldness and authenticity must walk hand in hand

This conversation will encourage you to step forward — even if your voice shakes — and embrace the power of showing up anyway.

📘 Go deeper with Wave Maker by Jeff Fisher →
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

🌊 Learn more about the movement: www.ridethewave.org
📲 Follow us @RideTheWaveFoundation on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube
🎥 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube & Facebook

🙏 If this episode encouraged you, please rate, review, and share — help us spread the wave of compassion and courage.

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🌍 What does it mean to lead with faith — even in the middle of a war zone?

In this unforgettable episode of the Ride The Wave Podcast, host Jeff Fisher and co-host Javon Blue sit down with the remarkable Sister Rosemary, who leads Anchilia Catholic Comprehensive College in Cameroon, Africa.

We met Sister Rosemary through a virtual leadership check-in hosted by Jon Gordon Companies, where Jeff holds a certification in The Power of Positive Leadership. That divine connection turned into a real partnership — and a shared mission to uplift a community facing the unimaginable.

🎙️ In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• What it’s like to run a school in the middle of civil unrest and violence
• How Sister Rosemary has reached and empowered both young women and young men
• Why she could have stayed in the U.S. — but chose instead to go back to serve her people
• Her forward-thinking programs for peace, education, and the next generation

🚗 She even drove 4 hours from Maryland to be on this podcast. That’s the kind of dedication she lives out daily.

🙏 Want to support Sister Rosemary and her mission?
👉 Donate to the official GoFundMe

📘 Learn more about Ride The Wave Foundation:
 www.RideTheWave.org

📗 Grab the Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher:
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

🎧 Subscribe and follow for more stories of purpose-driven leadership, mentorship, and real-life transformation.

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Tide Talk, a Ride The Wave Foundation original series. These 15-minute audio sessions are short but powerful conversations rooted in the Wave Maker book — and built to transform the way we connect with others.

👋 This episode is all about the art of the approach — and how to Deliver a Warm Greeting.

Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue break down the power of softening your presence, making eye contact, and giving someone the kind of greeting that lowers walls and builds trust.

🎧 In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn:
 • How to greet someone with intention, not just habit
 • The psychology behind soft body language and eye contact
 • Why the first 5 seconds of an interaction can change everything
• Real mentorship moments from the streets of Morristown
• How to use this principle to make people feel safe, seen, and supported

This is one of the most foundational principles in the Wave Maker framework — and one you can apply immediately in your family, leadership, service, or everyday life.

📘 Get the full Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

🌊 Learn more at www.ridethewave.org
📲 Follow us @RideTheWaveFoundation on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube
🎥 Watch the video version on Facebook & YouTube
📧 For questions, partnerships, or volunteer info: [email protected]

🙏 If this moved you, please leave a review and share it with someone who could use a warm greeting today.

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In this short but powerful episode, Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue dive into one of the most transformational principles from the Wave Maker book — Radiate Positivity.

This isn’t about fake smiles or surface-level affirmations. It’s about leading with light, showing up with presence, and becoming a source of strength even when the world feels heavy.

🌟 In just 15 minutes, you’ll discover:
• Why positivity is a learned, repeatable skill
• How your energy directly affects those you serve or lead
• Real-life mentorship moments from the Ride The Wave Foundation
• The ripple effect of hope-driven leadership in action

Whether you're mentoring someone, managing a team, raising a family, or navigating your own storm — this episode will give you tools to show up stronger and shine brighter.

📘 Get the Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
Who in your life radiates positivity?
Tag them in a comment, or share this episode with them to say thank you.

🌊 Learn more about the Ride The Wave Foundation:
 👉 www.RideTheWave.org

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What does it mean to find your voice when the world labels you before you speak?

In this deeply moving episode of the Ride The Wave Podcast, Jeff Fisher sits down with Mary, an outspoken advocate who was born with a cleft lip. From bullying and behavioral labels in the classroom to a pivotal courtroom moment involving her father, Mary’s story is one of courage, growth, and unshakable purpose.

But this is more than a personal story — it’s a movement.
Mary introduces us to the often-overlooked cleft lip community, revealing a network of support, advocacy, and healing that most don’t even know exists. With guidance from her mentor Dr. Bowe (founder of BeTheChangeNJ.com), Mary has become a shining example of resilience and leadership — and yes, Dr. Bowe also officiated her wedding!

You’ll walk away from this episode with:

• A deeper understanding of cleft lip awareness
• A new perspective on how schools respond to behavior and difference
• Insight into how mentorship can change the trajectory of a life
• Renewed belief that every person has a story worth listening to

🌊 At Ride The Wave Foundation, we believe "The Path is to the Person." This episode lives that mission out loud.

👉 CALL TO ACTION:

• Follow the show on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app
• Leave a review if Mary’s story moved you — your words amplify the mission
• Visit www.RideTheWave.org to get involved or support our mentorship work
• Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today

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🚀 Produced by Ride The Wave Foundation
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Welcome to the first episode of Tide Talk — a new 15-minute conversation series powered by Ride The Wave Foundation. Hosted by Jeff Fisher (Founder) and Javon Blue (CEO), Tide Talk brings you real conversations rooted in the principles of the Wave Maker book and the Ride The Wave mission.

🎙️ In this debut episode — "The Man in the Van" — we dive into:
• Why nerves are normal when approaching someone new
• Jeff’s emotional firsthand story of meeting Daryl, a homeless man who changed everything
• The origin story behind Ride The Wave Foundation
• How mentorship works — and why it’s critical to building community
• What the Wave Maker program is doing to restore dignity and purpose

This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement of people committed to compassion, courage, and community-driven leadership.

🔊 Whether you're a mentor, leader, or someone who just wants to make a difference — Tide Talk is here to inspire and equip you in under 20 minutes.

🌊 Learn more or get involved: www.ridethewave.org
📲 Follow us on Facebook: Ride The Wave Foundation
🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube or Facebook
📧 Contact: [email protected]

💬 If this episode spoke to you, please rate & review it. Every share helps spread the wave.
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🎙️ Episode Description:
What if the part of COVID we never healed from… was the silence?

In this powerful episode of the Ride The Wave Podcast, we’re joined by the deeply insightful Kim McNeil for a raw and honest conversation about what most of the world has tried to forget.

From the fear and isolation to the emotional and spiritual trauma—this episode explores the real aftermath of the pandemic. Kim opens up about her personal experience, how communities have changed, and what healing still needs to happen. 

We’re also proud to introduce Javon Blue in his first official episode as both CEO of the Ride The Wave Foundation and our new co-host.

🔊 Listen Now If You’re Looking For:
• Authentic conversations about COVID’s emotional aftermath
• Mental health & community resilience
• Nonprofit leadership and servant-led healing

🌊 About Ride The Wave:
Ride The Wave Foundation is a nonprofit focused on healing, empowerment, and transformation for those who’ve been overlooked. Through mentorship, leadership training, and storytelling, we help people ride the wave of life’s hardest challenges and emerge stronger.

Learn more at www.ridethewave.org

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What if the part of COVID we never healed from… was the silence?

In this powerful episode of the Ride The Wave Podcast, we’re joined by the deeply insightful Kim McNeil for a raw and honest conversation about what most of the world has tried to forget.

From the fear and isolation to the emotional and spiritual trauma—this episode explores the real aftermath of the pandemic. Kim opens up about her personal experience, how communities have changed, and what healing still needs to happen.

We’re also proud to introduce Jayvon Bleu in his first official episode as both CEO of the Ride The Wave Foundation and our new co-host. His energy, vision, and leadership are exactly what this new chapter needs.

🌀 Whether you’ve silently struggled or are just now processing everything you went through…
This conversation is for you.

🔊 Listen Now If You’re Looking For:
• Authentic conversations about COVID’s emotional aftermath
• Mental health & community resilience
• Nonprofit leadership and servant-led healing
• The Ride The Wave movement in action

🌊 About Ride The Wave:
Ride The Wave Foundation is a nonprofit focused on healing, empowerment, and transformation for those who’ve been overlooked. Through mentorship, leadership training, and storytelling, we help people ride the wave of life’s hardest challenges and emerge stronger.

📱 Stay Connected:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridethewave551
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ridethewavewithjeffRide The Wave Podcast: www.ridethewave.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

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Podcast Host: Jeff Fisher
Co-Host: Javon Blue

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