Your Fellow Human

What would it look like to live in a world where we all believed our purpose was to make others feel safe with us?

Today I want to introduce you to Jules, Jules might be one of the sweetest humans you will ever meet, not just because of how she will genuinely hold space for anyone around her, but because of how she so authentically shows up and allows others to not just know her but feel freedom to be who they are around her as well

Jules is one that I admire and love dearly, she is a lover of coffee, and passionate force for friendship. She is a loved and cherished human that loves and cherishes humans.

We talk about the kind of person who stops to hug their friends during a marathon, how it’s such a metaphor for life and appreciating connection, how community and holding space for others is of utmost importance, and how she never wants to miss out on her “Saturday’s”

She shares what it’s like holding herself to an often harsh standard, how the pressure of letting those who love her down can feel heavy, but how the reality that she has accomplished and pursued one big dream after another is something she is so proud of 

We chat about how it is never too late to pursue a dream and in her beautiful words how “dreams aren’t just for kids,” is a truth we all need to remember to believe. We talk about the impact of being in a partnership, how that person can be a place of home and peace, and how it should never take away from who you are.

So tune in today and meet Jules, someone who will change how you view the pauses you take along your journey in the best way, someone who will make you believe you can: be wanted, be worthy, be real, be kind to yourself, and be a beautiful friend 

And to you Jules thank you, thank you for letting me make you cry a little, for letting me learn a lot from you, for being a woman I and so many others can see grace and love so prominently displayed in how you choose to live. You are a sweet gem and I’m so grateful to know you and feel the way you love others so fully 

Do you believe you have the right and ability to choose who you will become?

Today I want to introduce you to Trey, Trey is someone who values humanity, and no matter where you are in the world, or what you woke up to today, we all need more people like Trey in our lives

He is someone who exemplifies strength in what it means to be a man in this world; to stand by those he loves, to watch out for those around him, and to humbly share how he has and does struggle with what goes on inside him

We chat about what it’s like when life chooses to focus on community, on creating space for others, and prioritizing using his time to give back and live a life of purpose for others

He shares a pivotal time in his life where his entire future was ready fixed on a life he never saw coming, and how in one text, it all changed. 

We talk about what it means to be seen, wanted, and welcome, and how each of us matter so much more and make so much more of an impact than we often realize. About how privilege and segregation are neither far enough in history or something we often handle in the best way, and what it would look like if we used what we have been given to better those around us.

He shares how having a plan that may never happen saved his life, how we hope to move to Atlantis one day, and how much he loves what he gets to do for work now.

Trey is the kind of human that will positively change the way you look at not just others, but yourself. He is one that will remind you to be kind to yourself as you find your next steps forward, but to know that you should never be afraid to ask for what you want or need

So tune in today and meet Trey, someone who will allow you to believe for the first time, or be reminded that you can do so much more and make so much more of an impact than you can imagine 

And to you Trey thank you, thank you for taking the time, for being someone I can call a friend, for the way you so humbly and boldly speak of humanity, both your own and collectively, the way you have and continue to show up in this world. It is people like you that strengthen my faith in humanity 

Have you ever wondered if the things you say yes to really make a difference?

Today I want to introduce you to Chelsey, I’ve had the pleasure and powerful impact of meeting and calling some powerful, inspirational, and beautiful women my friends, and Chelsey is one such woman 

But this conversation is one anyone who is searching for a sign to take that next step in life, anyone who is trying to find their place in the world, anyone who is sure of their plan in life, and anyone who needs to be reminded that who you are is both someone to value and someone you should be ready to stand up for

We chat about what it looks to be pursue the weird and the wonderful, to press into life regardless of having a plan, and how a Wednesday night can change your life

She shares what it’s been like proving herself as a woman in business, in law, and in life, and how there is this settledness in having a foundation that doesn’t need to be proven and in simply being able to be herself now

We chat about what it means to treat others with value when it comes to how we speak in something as simple as our schedule, what it means to not take up real estate in someone else’s head, and why you should do the embarrassing thing and reach out to someone you admire

Chelsey is an out of the box thinker, a relentlessly driven dreamer, one that speaks with love and integrity but without holding back, and one that I admire and appreciate deeply

So tune in today and meet Chelsey, a human that will inspire you, a human that will help you see yourself or others in a new light, and one I know will leave you with words that will change how you live for the better

And to you Chelsey thank you, thank you for bluntly loving and being a force of joy in my life, thank you for taking the time to let me share you with others, you are real, absolutely lovely, and someone I’m so grateful I get to know

What if you never stopped discovering, learning, or pursuing life with curiosity?

Today I want to introduce you to Matt, Matt is one of those people that the more you get to know you realize just how much they know. There is something about humility that allows others to learn in a way that develops joy for what we are learning.

Matt is one of those people, one that I get to learn from when it comes to jiu jitsu, one that approaches everyone around him with a gentle humility, desire to know more of who they are, and finds genuine joy in sharing what he knows

We chat about everything from drunken noodles to deep life changing loss, from the peace in jiu jitsu to anxiety, and what it means to view the world with curiosity and a strong desire for polarity to be less a part of our world

He shares why he wishes more foreigners would talk to us individually here in America and how he believes, and I know him to be among those of us here who deeply value knowing others and learning from what isn’t like us

So tune in today and meet Matt, one that is effectively changing the world by showing up for his students, his friends, family, and fiancé with love, sincerity, and a genuine curiosity for what makes each one who they are

 And to you Matt thank you, thank you for not only taking the time, but for allowing me the honor of sharing more of who you are with others, for the joy that is found in learning from you on and off the mats, and for the way you share genuinely and humbly of who you are continuing to be in this world. It is an honor to call you a friend

I’m not sure where you are tuning in from today but if you live here in the states or not, it’s no secret that another election is again approaching 

I’d like to say I feel excited for the freedom to take part in using my voice to impact not just where I live, but the reality that it has impact on so many other parts of the world as well….

But I’m not…

And here’s why in today’s episode 

If you could make someone smile would you? Would you take the time to brighten someones day simply because you could?

Today I want to introduce you to Adam, I met Adam briefly back in May when I was in Portugal for the first time and I was instantly sure of two things; that we become friends and that I would come back and get to know him more. Well thankfully both were true, coming back to Algarve and getting to see more of what he does here, having him quite literally, show me the ropes of kite surfing, and in what was possibly my favorite times, driving around location scouting and getting to chat in the car

There is something to be said for those that don’t make another feel as though they need to “measure up,” you know the kind of person you feel ok to be yourself around, ok to not know the answer to something, and ok to be silly without worrying if you will be seen as less. Adam is such a person.

We chat about what it means to be an open minded person; towards people, towards opportunities, and towards life. We talk about what it means to not worry about the opinions of others, not fearing those opinions or letting them hold us back, and why being honest is worth the work

He shares change is something he’s looking forward to, to growth, to being uncomfortable in what he’s learning and how he is growing, and who he might become as he gets older, be it a version of Johnny Knoxville or maybe something more reserved. He shares why he values growing up in a time when they still “fixed something” if it was broken and how maybe simply listening to each other more might allow us in some ways to get back to that.

Adam is one that sincerely cares, one who will offer what he can to help another, and one who is honestly, someone you could laugh with, have deep conversation with, or sit in silence with and feel as though it was time well spent. He is one who speaks of himself with honesty and one that creates a space of ease for others to do the same. 

So tune in today and meet Adam, a human worth listening to, one worth learning from and being reminded by simply hearing his own story, how the importance of taking the right things serious and not taking other things too serious might allow us to see someone else with an open mind

And to you Adam thank you, thank you for sharing time, your talent, your open heart, and your sense of humor with me. I’m truly grateful to have had these days with you and for the chance to get to know the genuine and kind human that you are even more. 

Has something painful ever caused you to avoid anything that could cause that pain agin?

Today I want to introduce you to Pierre, there are some people you meet that you quickly find common ground with, people that feel genuine and that in some way see the world as you do

Pierre is one that if you ever have the chance to meet you will find him to be someone that will feel like the warmth and softness of being back with an old friend, someone that has an ease about them as if they know what it is to experience life in all its joys and sorrows, and someone who so intentionally finds joy and shares the love he has with those around him 

We chat about what it’s like living for 9 months with 27 different nationalities, ages, and backgrounds all in one place, how he gets to enjoy the joy of days surfing with friends, and the importance of expressing ones heart

He shares how lockdown changed his life, how a breakup and the change it led to in what he thought would be his life, left him looking forward in a new way, and how peace in the world feels not fully possible when parts of humanity are suffering 

We chat about how life can change and how we have a choice in if we move forward in fear or choose to find a path forward allowing that fear to heal and giving ourselves space to see what comes next

Pierre is one I admire a lot for many reasons, but one that stands out to me the most is the way he so sincerely has kept his heart in a way that allows love for others and care for himself to be given and received. 

So tune in today and meet Pierre, a man that will remind you that life is something we should seek joy in, that people are meant to be listened to with care, that it’s ok and important to allow yourself to move towards purpose as it evolves, and that there is always the ability to value and respect another 

And to you Pierre thank you, thank you for being the most flexible person I have ever interviewed, for taking the time three different times to share so much of who you are with me and allow me the chance to know you more. You are a truly wonderful soul and I am honored I get to call you a friend.

What if making someone laugh was a way to show love?

Today I want to introduce you to Brandon, Brandon is one of those people that will probably make you laugh, but what I learned after spending two weeks working alongside and traveling through Iceland with him is that, there’s a lot behind that desire to put a smile on someone’s face 

We chat about what it means to face fear, to stare it in the face and yell out to it, how life changed for him after those moments, and how experiencing those moments for the first time allowed him to see himself 

He shares what it means to him to be a strong hearted and creative human, why he values honesty and loyalty above all else, and what it means when the effort he puts in for others is reciprocated with integrity

We chat about what it would mean to him to travel with his parents and not living in yesterday is something he chooses to be reminded of daily

Brandon is one of those people that will do what he can to create a space for others to grow, get along, and ultimately I believe has a heart to bring joy to another; be it by listening, making them laugh, or doing what he can to show up for a friend 

So tune in today and meet Brandon, someone I think so many of us can feel seen in, be reminded to keep going, and ultimately see a bit of ourselves in

And to you Brandon thank you, thank you for being you, becoming a friend, for your countless help and talent in working alongside you during this project, for your sincerity and sub par driving (jk). I really am so glad I get to know you and looking forward to next time

What would someone say about you after only knowing you for 5 minutes?

Today I want to introduce you to Bjarni, I’m here in Iceland and many of the places we have stayed have been small fishing villages, but our stop in Dalvik was different. 

From the moment I met Bjarni I knew he was one I wanted to sit down with and learn more about; from the way he was so quick to treat us all like friends, share a coffee, and his towns history with us, I’m so honored to be able to share more of this truly lovely human with you all 

We chat about what it’s like living in and doing what he can alongside his wife to preserve the history and culture of his hometown, how he looks forward and is aspiring to become a full time grandfather,  and the fear of outliving another of his children.

He shares why he believes the way we view difficulties in life is a choice, how some heartbreaking and trying moments have impacted that view, and the reality of what real problems are in the world 

We chat about the impact of war and climate change, and how when something is detached from our personal experience we can often struggle to empathize or take action towards righting such wrongs

Bjarni is one that offers a gentle and yet confident reminder that life is a gift, that sharing space and time with others in this life is of immense value, and that we always have something to give to another

So tune in today and meet Bjarni a man that will walk around in shorts and a t shirt when everyone else is in a winter coat, and I think that is not unlike his heart; that maybe when so many of us are closed, needing more, or afraid to let the world see us, Bjarni is filled with the joy of what each day has and is giving him, he is one that will sit with you, share what he knows, and in what I found to be the most precious of all, allows others to know him and feel welcomed around him

And to you Bjarni thank you, thank you for your hospitality, for the ease in which you show up in the world, for the time you shared in allowing me to hear your story. You are a man filled with integrity, one that is easy to trust and one that is deserving of such trust. I’m so grateful our travels brought us to Dalvik and for the joy in sharing a cup of coffee with you.

Have you ever expected someone else to “have it all together?” As if being in a certain stage of life made them less eligible to be “human.”

Today I want to introduce you to Caoilfhionn, Caoilfhionn is one of those people that you meet and instantly makes you feel as though just being around her will somehow make you more joyful and confident yourself. She is one that I’ve known to have an infectious character, the kind that lifts the standard, and honestly, the entire vibe of whoever is around her.

I had the pleasure of meeting this gem a human a few years ago, and every time I see her it only reinforces what I know to be true; she is passionate, caring, so so much fun to be around, and above all, I’ve seen her make myself and others feel seen.

We chat about what life is like for her as one often able to make others laugh, how at the same time she is stepping more and more into letting those close to her know her more, and what it means to hold space for our parents and the reality that they are allowed to be human too.

She shares why “saying yes and figuring it out after” has been something that has served her well in her business, and why taking time for herself and holding space for what, “sets her a light” has been something she is pressing into more

We chat about what it looks like to let go of pleasing others, what it feels like to have your mind in more than one place at a time, and what it means to “pebble” love in the lives of those close to you

Caoilfhionn is one that has lived through dark times, she is one that brings an undeniable light with her wherever she goes, and she is one that I admire and hold in the highest regard 

So tune in today and meet Caoilfhionn, someone that I am confident you will learn from, see parts of your own journey in, and be reminded that being human is so ok but doesn’t for a minute mean you can’t accomplish every last one of your dreams

And to you Caoilfhionn thank you, thank you for taking the time to share such an intentional chat, for sharing your heart, your light, and your love with me. Thank you for the way you have confidently stepped into every space I’ve seen you in and how in doing so you remind me to do the same. You are a walking, living, breathing work of art, and the world is lucky to see and be impacted by your heart as it is displayed in your work ,wherever and however you continue to share it.