Rise & Love with xInYaFaceDotCom

Rise & Love, Family. It is I, xInYaFaceDotCom , and I utilize this platform to reflect, cry, laugh, cuss, complain, appreciate, stumble, overcome, grow, freestyle, create, and share knowing that it helps me and hoping that it connects with you. [Imaginary Character voiced by Me]: "Hey, Mister Postman, what you thinking about?" [Me]: "I'm thinking about land ownership, especially in the expansi...

Rise and Love, Family. In this episode, I’m reflecting on recent community building efforts that I’m engaging in with local community members, the importance of mission, vision, and goal alignment, and how I’m trying to navigate what I perceive as some potential misalignment. If you feel the vibes, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it far and wide! You can find me @xinyafacedotcom across...

Rise and Love, Family. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it really means to build community when conflict, friction, and messiness come up. I talk through the difference between calling people out and calling them in—and why accountability, context, care, and restoration matter if we actually want community to be sustainable. I don’t expect perfection from anyone — I damned sure don’t fit th...

Rise and Love, Family. In this episode, I’m checking in from a little neighborhood park to reflect on the personal development framework I’ve been building and rebuilding over the past few years. What started as a digital system inside Notion—organized around goals, projects, tasks, and areas of life—worked well for a while. But over time, I began questioning my reliance on digital tools and start...

Rise & Love, Family. I had all these intentions for what I wanted to talk about / do on one of my few days off from work, but things didn't necessarily work out the way that I intended. Once I shed some of those expectations and channeled what was really on my heart, it came together quite naturally. Tune in for another one of my personal self-reflections followed by some encouragement for you...

I was on a roll Thursday, September 4, 2025. My new project, the Willamette Block Party, aired on KMUZ radio in the morning. I had the day off of work and recorded what I thought was an amazing solo podcast episode (spoiler alert -- it wasn't). I also had the pleasure of sitting down with "Oregon Freddy" Ruiz Jr. after running into him at our mutual co-working space. He has roots in Salem, some gr...

Rise and Love, Family! I’m sorry I’ve been away, but I promise I’ve been working on something special. I was invited to be a part of a new project with a podcast serving as a platform to engage with the Black Community in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I haven’t just been invited to participate in front of the camera, but also behind the camera and behind the scenes in truly building out this new ven...

Rise & Love, Family. In this episode from the end of July, I tried to embody the theme of "Reclaiming Your Narrative" in one of the ways that I know best. Even though I had written blog posts, utilized tools to aid in my self-reflection, and encouraged others to apply the theme throughout the month, I felt like I was faking the funk. I have been subjected to mischaracterizations and false narrativ...

Rise & Love, Family! On this episode from May 31st:  I hit pause—literally. I pulled over at a "secret location" to do some real-time reflection after a tough moment at home with my wife. We’re navigating different communication styles—me, the storyteller who paints the full picture; her, direct and to the point. And when tension shows up, it’s easy to miss each other. So I unpack what it mea...

Many thanks and until next time... Sah sah sah... Peace. If you feel the vibes, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it far and wide! You can find me @xinyafacedotcom across social media and at https://www.wholelottaenterprises.com . #RiseAndLove #podcast #podcaster #vlog #peacexpiece

Rise & Love, Family! On this episode from March 17th, I share some of my reflections on marriage using art as a reference point. Shout out to Bob Ross! I talk through some of the steps that my wife and I are taking to grow within our marriage, and how we sometimes struggle to navigate conflict. As opposed to my giving insight or answers, I'm trying to figure it out in real-time through this verbal...

I was recently reflecting on my path, my niche, my message, and even my voice as a content creator and business owner. Of course I wanted to share my musings with you. If you can relate AND/OR if you would like to share your own tips, tricks, or encouragement, let me know in the comments. Many thanks and until next time... Sah sah sah... Peace. If you feel the vibes, please like, comment, subscrib...

Rise and Love, Family! Happy 2025! What a blessing to be alive! On a more somber note, my heart goes out to the folks impacted by the wildfires in California. I made a donation to the California Community Foundation ( https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ ), but you can find other ways to support by checking out this article from the NBC News website ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/...

On this episode: -It's time to get festive in this bih! +We gonna take u back in time... +Shout out to the Hudsons -Make sure that I'm off work on a day that I'm normally off work. :/ -The power of positive thinking -Speaking of basketball -Building things up on the family front -I gotta work on my mobility and flexibilty -I feel blessed and highly favored -Many thanks and until next time... Sah s...

Vlogging on the nature path because I needed to get my mind, body and spirit right. On this episode: -My hair got chopped in preparation for a special occasion -Buddy walked by with some exclusive kicks -Commentary on running -Shout out to folks getting active and enjoying the weather -City sounds go crazy -What I do when I'm going through it +Recognition +Guest appearance by a friendly passerby +...

On the road (again) for work. Decided to hit record on my camera and mic. Sorry my voice sounds hollowed out, but I figured that was better than the background sound from my car. On this episode: -F.W. Eye +Shout out to Forest Whitaker -Work work work work work +The money is not money-ing (Ew) -Tune in to my life -Venturing into other forms of content creation +Event coverage +Community Engagement...

I'm in a silly mood during this long commute to work prior to having the 4th of July off. I talk a bit about "Skadoosh-iary Services" -- I have no idea what that means, but it sounds kind of cool. On this episode: -Brainstorming, writing vows, and recording, oh my! -Video Diary / Journal +Goodness forbid, if something happens to me, I hope my family can access all the years worth of recording I've...

On this episode: -Is this a VLOG? +Followed by a number of focus areas that aren't necessarily covered in this podcast/series -My character flaw is being a Renaissance Man / spreading myself too thin -Shout-out to getting started though -Quick reflection on Juneteenth +I enjoyed interviewing people... -My brain is doing stuff -Some reflection on the journey (gotta keep going) -Shout out to that on...

I NEEDED to get outside. I have been spending way too much time indoors and in vehicles that I wanted to commune with nature. Oh, and I needed to get myself used to holding a microphone in the style of an interviewer as I was getting ready to attend some Juneteenth events. On this episode: -Happy Super Belated Father's Day +Shout out to my "son" Jeff +Shout out to Upward Bound -On a Rocky Road (no...

Shout out to late great John Witherspoon for inspiring the title of this episode. If you know, you know… and if you need a hint: Boomerang. Speaking of boomerangs, we’re back at it with another late episode. Topics include: integrating into an established family, failing at Valentine’s Day, and Super-Blackitty-Black-Black History Month. I encourage everyone to check out @garrisonh on IG, and let h...

Starting this one off with a too long intro and some bloopity-bloops as I try to intro the video. Continued my routine of just hitting record whenever I have the ability to do so. On this episode: -Go on and dust your shoulders off -Ball really is LIFE +Shout out to 'Hank the Tank', Jeff, Griff, and my other southern Oregon hoop fam +Time for some play-by-play -A Lesson in 'Stick-with-i-tude' -Man...

Bless up to everyone who participated in reflection and celebration during Kwanzaa, and Happy “Gently Used” Year to all. For those of you who would like to learn more about Kwanzaa, here's a link to get more information: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa. On today's episode, I'm sharing some updates in my life (personal and professional), some Kwanzaa-inspired reflecti...

It's Been Awhile / Sorry for the Wait. On this episode: -Professional Opportunities aligning with my life path. -I am taken, and I have a wonderful family unit. -My personal life has been busy and fulfilling. I'm extremely grateful. -Personal projects (such as this one) have taken a backseat (my bad). -Getting ready for the new year. -Shout out to my sister, Ashley! HBD! ILY! https://www.instagram...

I'm getting ready for a(nother) transition. I was feeling some nervous energy this morning, so I figured it might do me some good to do some reflection aloud. On this episode: -Let me finish getting my coffee ready (sip sip) -I'm feeling anxious about this transition +Starting a job rotation +Adjusting for plans accelerating in my relationship +How can I maintain my progress with 'xinyafacedotcom'...

I'm on the open road and I figured why not bring my recording equipment with me. Better yet, why not set it up and start recording what's on my mind/heart. On this episode: -Apologies for the noisy cockpit -Speak Out: I've been closed off +Active in the community, active friendships, etc. +I pulled ALL THE WAY back +I miss my people -I'm not sure how to move forward -I am maintaining some relation...