The Art of Letting Go Podcast

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. We made it to 200! In this special edition, we have a surprise in store with the incredible YawnyBlew taking the reins as our guest host, while I take a step into the guest seat.  Together, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the evolution of our podcast, reminiscing about the highs, the challenges, and the tra...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. We are one episode away from 200! In this episode I talk about where I am at with the podcast, taking a break and what’s next? It has been a journey and I need to take some time to really focus on where I want to go with this podcast. We will dive more into it in episode 200. Join me on this journey! Meditation by J...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. This week I let one of my students, Michelle, lead the episode. She wanted to ask me some questions and we had a conversation that is leading to some of my next steps on this podcasting journey. Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude ( @datyogadude ) Ready to start you podcasting journey? Join us at the AOLG Ac...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. This week we had some technical issues on the audio end. But, when you do, you have to improvise. One of my nearest and dearest friends, Dr. Byron Young, paid us a visit this week. We talked about a lot. All rooted in love. Byron came in hot and ready to express some feelings about past relationships, his treatment...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. This week’s episode Brinan returns to the podcast. We dive deeper into where he is at in his life. Last time he was recently divorced. This time he talks to us about being on the rave scene. We talk about sex, addiction, self sabotage and alot more. This episode may have been an even wilder ride than the last but we...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this episode I take a look back at my time creating in Boston with Tina Cartwright. We talk about love bombing, identity, and artistry. We talk about our own journey's as artist and alot more. Join us on this journey! Tina Cartwright @rebranding.motherhood This month is merch madness. The entire month of Mar...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week's episode, James Woods aka DatYogaDude joins us for a deep conversation. We talk about where we are in our lives, the tools that we have, and the difference between self care, self love and being selfish. James even starts to ask questions in preparation of his new podcast that will be coming soon!...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week's episode, we sit down with YawnyBlew to discuss the experience of selling products during the Merch Madness campaign. We also shares our personal experience of being sober for the entire month of March and the positive impact it had on our lives. Additionally, we reflect on the one year anniversar...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this episode we have a special guest, Angie Vargas. We were apart of a creative circle together for 12 weeks and even travelled to Mexico together. In this episode we talk about being introverts, letting go of community, being vulnerable and communicating in relationships. We dive deep into all f this and more. J...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this episode we have a special guest, Julian J. Walker. We have a conversation about mental health, being a creative, his work with MOBI and GLAAD and alot more. Join us on this journey! Julian J. Walker @Julian.walker julianjwalker.com This month is merch madness. The entire month of March use the code MADNESS t...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this episode we have a special guest, Tina Cartwright. We went to college together and she invited me to Maine to talk about rebranding motherhood. We talk about the challenges of being a mother, postpartum depression, empathy, and more. Join us on this journey! Tina Cartwright @rebranding.motherhood This month i...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this we are live at the Soho Warehouse! This is our first time recording with an audience and we gave listeners an opportunity to be apart of the show. With the support of YawnyBlew as our special guest, we take a deep dive into relationships for queer people of color spanning from romantic relationships, to plat...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. On this episode we have Janina of 'In Those Genes' Podcast. She was in town for the day with her partner Devan Ringo, who is also a close family friend of Mike. Janina and Devan talk to Mike about their experience of going to an HBCU homecoming, vulnerability amongst partnership, and a lot more. Join us on...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. Happy Valentine’s Day. In today’s episode we are talking about love. Also talking about podcasting. Join him on this journey! Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude) Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy! The Art of Letting Go merch at www.theartofletting...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. Welcome back! In this week’s episode Mike talks about letting go of shame and event talks about some things he wants to manifest for the new year. Join him on this journey! Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude) Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy! The...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, but as the host, James Lott Jr.. Being that we are still celebrating the 5th year anniversary it felt important to bring on someone who is both a friend and a mentor. We talk about the journey of the show, how it has changed, lessons learned and mu...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, Anthony Valadez. This episode is our 5th year anniversary. Anthony was a major inspiration in the creation of this podcast so I had to bring him on. We talked about where we were 5 years ago, creating with love, consistency and more. Join us on thi...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, Yawny Blew. Last year we did an episode and so much has changed in that time. We had a conversation as two artist and talked about vulnerability in art, the definition of an artist, letting go of the fantasy and much more. Join us on this journey!...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Nwamaka Ngoddy. We went to Xavier together and she has gone on to do some really dope things. She started her own eyewear company called, Anwuli Eyewear and we catch up about our experiences through entrepreneurship. Join us on this journey! Nwamaka Ngoddy @...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Nobu Mafu. We connected through Twitter and found that we had alot in common. We talk about quitting our jobs, motherhood, her podcast (The League of Evil Moms Podcast), and our experiences in podcasting. Join us on this journey! Nobu Mafu @therealnobumafu @...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I reflect on being 35 and what I’m looking forward to in 36. I leave some stuff behind, answer some listener questions and accept that 36 has to be lived with intention. Join us on this journey! Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude) Thank you for listening. Please subscrib...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Chase N Cashe. I met him about 10 years ago at a Mannie Fresh recording session here in LA and it was dope to reconnect on the podcast. We talked about life in LA, intentions of money, his fitness journey, Can’t Buy Respect and alot more. Join us on this journey! Chase...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Victor Jones. This may have been one of my favorite episodes because it gave me an opportunity to just listen. Victor talks about narcissistic abuse, letting go of family, reconnecting with his father, building his own family and more. Join us on this journey! Victor Jo...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, educator and comedian, Brinan Weeks. He asked to come on the show, this was our first time meeting and we got to it! We talk about relationships, his recent divorce, cheating, making impulse decisions, lessons learned, and a lot more. Join us on this journey...

Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, erotic educator and Doula, Raka Amaris. We dive deep into healing sexual trauma, being a doula, learning intimacy, finding strength and more. Join us on this journey! Raka Amaris @officialnatureho www.officialnatureho.com Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yo...