The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal Growth

Episode 91 | The Power of Storytelling, Disruption, and Rest with Christopher Rivas, Storyteller, Actor, Essayist Website: Christopherrivasstorytelling.com Instagram: @christopher__rivas Christopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, actor, essayist with work on  platforms such as The New York Times, Modern Love, SwipeLife,  Level and Medium. He is also Rothschild social impact fello...

Episode 90 | Zen Buddhism, Shadow Work, and Authentic Expression with Rev. Greg  "Reimoku" Smith Instagram: @z.reimoku Twitter: @z.reimoku Rev. G. "Reimoku" Smith is among the first African American Zen Buddhist monks ordained in the Soto lineage.  With over a decade of practice experience at the New Orleans Zen Temple, including a three year residency under the stern tutelage of its abb...

Episode 89 | Elevating Our Wellness Through Representation with Eric Mosley of Black Mat Yoga NYC Website: Blackmatyoganyc.com Instagram: @blackmatyoganyc Eric Mosley is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga and meditation teacher on a mission to decolonize the western wellness experience, and encourage all people--particularly people of color--to bring their most authentic selves to their mats. With a...

Episode 88 | Sowing Seeds of Wellness and Abundance in the Community  with Darrick and Leslie Goodman Website: blacksiltyoga.com Instagram: @blacksiltyoga Darrick and Leslie Goodman are 200-HR Certified Kemetic Yoga Teachers (CKYT-200) and owners of Black Silt Yoga ®️ LLC. They practice and teach Kemetic Yoga ™️ together as  soulmates sharing their divine union. Their journey of healing...

Episode 087 | Mindfulness, Education, and Conscious Parenting with Lucretia Anderson, Founder, CEO Joyful Muse Co, LLC Instagram: @joyfulmuseocoaching Website: www.joyfulmusecoaching.com   Lucretia's life’s journey has been guided by the undeniable spirit of empowering others with a sense of joy and wonder. They are a former arts administrator with the Smithsonian Institution and Folger Shake...

Episode 86 | Rethinking Our Relationship with Fear and Kindness with Jon Diggs, LPC Instagram: @mainspringcts https://mainspringcts.com Short bio: Jon Diggs, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a psychotherapist and clinical integration consultant, he works to help individuals, families and businesses find their main·spring: something that plays a principal part in motivating or maintaini...

The pod took a little break... but it’s back with 5 new episodes (recorded in late april/early may). Thank you for the continued support and love!

Episode 85 | Empowerment Through the Lens of Self-Expression and Identity with Prince Puja Instagram: @princepuja www.princepuja.net Short bio: Prince Puja aka Puja Singh Titchkosky is a gay, queer, non binary, Indian-Canadian Sikh musician, artist and yoga teacher based in LA. Their work focuses on helping people slow down, practice presence and tune into the power of the Universe to find their u...

Episode 84 | Emphasizing the Intentionality and Action Behind Your Work with Kian Brown  Instagram: @kianbrown www.kianbrown.com Short bio: Kian Brown is an innovative personal branding expert known for an array of social channel correspondent appearances and coaching strategy seminars in the New York area. Brown was raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina Central Un...

Episode 83 | A Discussion on Trauma, Emotions, and Personal Empowerment with Jaïa Devi Instagram: @jaiadevi www.jaiadevi.com Short bio: Jaïa Devi is a medicine woman. Amazigh indigenous to North Africa, she was born in Colombia then raised in Morocco. She carried on her studies of western herbalism, shamanism, eastern philosophy and mental health. She is an experienced yoga teacher, Usui Reiki mas...

Episode 082 | Rest & Travel As A Spiritual Practice with Minister Onleilove Chika Alston Website: PropheticWhirlwind.com Facebook Page: Facebook.com/PropheticWhirlwind Twitter: @PropheticWhirl Instagram: @PropheticWhirlwind Minister Onleilove Chika Alston is a veteran Faith Based community organizer, minister and Author of Prophetic Whirlwind: Uncovering the Black Biblical Destiny a Book focus...

Episode 081 | Ego, Confidence, and the Empowerment in Choice with H. Cosmo Palmer, Athlete, Artist, Yogi, and Founder of C.L.O.U.D.S IG: @howardcosmopalmer & @ogparkour Twitter: @cosmonautfit Born and raised in Jamaica in 1980, Cosmo was diagnosed with a bad heart. He received two open heart surgeries  before he left. One was to save his life, the other to resolve a stroke and possible he...

Episode 080 | Endurance, Influencer Culture, and Leading In Our Frequency with Edouard Gilles, Fitness/Wellness Coach and Motivational Speaker IG/Twitter: @ceoambitionist Website:  www.edouardgilles.com Edouard Gilles lives by a mission, which is to empower, motivate and uplift individuals to achieve a whole mind, body, and nutrition. To pursue such mission, he utilizes his background as a fi...

Episode 079 | Shifting Perspectives through Gratitude, Happiness, and Legacy with Clarence Gabriel, Photographer and Storyteller IG: @ClarenceGabriel Website:  clarencegabriel.com As a storyteller and photographer, Clarence is a city guy with a curiosity and passion to find and tell beautiful and creative stories. The camera is his medium and the images are his words. He began shooting photog...

Episode 078 | Opening Up to Unique Mentorship Opportunities to Spark Growth with Louie T. McClain II, Founder/CEO of Melanin Origins IG: @MelaninOrigins Twitter: @MelaninOrigins Website:  MelaninOrigins.com Louie T. McClain II is a resident of Arlington, Texas and holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Pensacola Christian College. It was in Pensacola where Louie first discovered his passion in...

Episode 077 | Debunking Travel Myths and Niching Down in Your Audience with Rachel Hill,  Content Creator and Digital Strategist for racheltravels.com IG: @ racheltravels Twitter: @ racheltravels_ Website:  RachelTravels.com Named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know”, by Travel Noire, Rachel Hill is a trailblazing Travel Influencer, Speaker, and Author. With...

Episode 076 | Unlocking Strength Through Adversity with Michael Avon, Digital Storyteller, Disability Rights Activist, and Inspirational Speaker IG: @michaelavon Website: Michaelavonart.com Bio: Michael Avon, is a  Washington, DC-based digital artist and visual storyteller overcame all odds and now travels the world helping brands share their stories as a photographer, videographer, music pro...

Episode 075 | Discerning Moments of Breakthrough and Life Lessons with Kimberly Barnes, Founder of Might Be Vegan, Activist,  and Kitchen Adventurer IG: @mightBvegan Website: mightbevegan.co Guest Bio: An advocate for social justice. A tireless volunteer. A wannabe hacker. A weekend karaoke singer. A serial entrepreneur. A kitchen adventurer. One thing that can’t be said about Kimberly i...

Episode 074 | Balancing Sacrifice for the Next Career Step with Sasha Horne, Tech Lifestyle Host of Sasha Talks Tech Twitter: @SashaReports_ IG: @SashaReports Website: SashaTalksTech.com Guest Bio: Sasha Horne is a traveling storyteller, tech blogger and media entrepreneur. Her most recent venture is Perks of Ambition, an invite-only community of creative entrepreneurs. Together, with this co...

Episode 073 | The Law of Attraction and the Intentionality of Focus with Awilda Rivera, Success Coach, Yogi, and Spiritual Advisor IG: @ms. AwildaRivera Website: AwildaRivera.com Guest Bio: Awilda Rivera is a trusted, results oriented Success Coach, Spiritual Advisor and Yogi who has dedicated her life to helping others succeed. Whether you are on the beach with her during one of her internat...

Episode 072 | Confronting Fear Through Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Jonnique Adjmul, CEO and Founder, Humble Reflections Counseling, LLC. IG: @humblereflections Twitter: @hrctweets Website:  www. HumbleReflectionsCounseling.com Guest Bio: Jonnique Adjmul,  is conscious flow of positive energy and radiant light who practices mental health therapy and hypnotherapy. She is a proud o...

Episode 071 | Navigating Glass Ceilings and Living a Leadership Lifestyle with Natalie Rochelle, CEO and Founder, NR Media Agency, LLC. IG: @theenatalierochelle Twitter: @entreprenuher Website: www.theenatalierochelle.com Guest Bio: Since 2011, Natalie Rochelle has been a Marketing and Branding expert. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, she expanded her skills in radio bro...

Episode 070 | Exploring Discipline and Focus Every Day with Adric Samuel, Yoga Instructor and Entrepreneur IG: @adricdoesyoga Website: Everythingthruguru.bigcartel.com Guest Bio: Adric Samuel is from Decatur, Ga, he is the Son of Donna Samuel & Adric Samuel. Adric built a clothing brand in 2013 called Huda Guru, the name meaning right guidance. After creating that concept he was led on a...

Episode 069 | Handling Career Resets and Imposter Syndrome with Desiree Booker, Career Strategist & Founder, ColorVizion Lab IG: @des.booker Website:  talk2.des.as.me LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/desireebooker   Guest Bio: Desiree, a proud West Philly native, discovered her ability to inspire people to be the best version of themselves at an early age. She developed her social...

Episode 068 | Sharing Creative Ideas and Incorporating Feedback with Richard Bailey Website: http://www.grpfit.co Twitter/IG: @grpfit Rich fell in love with Health and Fitness at an early age. From basketball, football, track and field to 15+ years of professional and competitive dancing, health and fitness has been an integral part of his life. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Compute...