The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas

Send us Fan Mail Purpose Can Change with Ashlee Rene' Hunter | The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas Ashlee Rene' shows us that your purpose can (and maybe should) change. Like many of us, Ashlee thought her career as a hair care specialist was her purpose but soon discovered there's more to her than that. She shares her journey to The By Ashlee Rene' Collective, and that every step...

Send us Fan Mail This month I’m releasing season 5, which I’m calling a mini season of 4 episodes that I have recorded over the last couple of years and want to release to you all! With that being said!  There will be an episode released each Thursday in July!  Since 2020, I have released 4  seasons and I’ve learned a few things about purpose:  1. Purpose should lead, but not control.   2. Purpose...

Send us Fan Mail *Warning* Sensitive topics such as suicide and bullying are discussed on this episode. Emma's life shows that retirement doesn't mean that your purpose ends. Ms. Emma shares her journey to starting a nonprofit upon retirement that is changing lives today. Her mission to stop bullying and in her unique style she talks with the bully as well as the victim. This episode sho...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we're talking with Jamar and Denise Smith about the journey to purpose. Both of them knew what they wanted to do from an early age and achieved those dreams. Coincidentally, both of them had a challenge of completing their exams in their profession but that didn't stop them from working in purpose. As a couple, they both explain how their purposes work to...

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Send us Fan Mail You read that right! Sabrina Trobak lets us know on this episode that Confidence is the Opposite of Anxiety! Ms. Sabrina stops by to give us the real on our Core Beliefs and how they influence how we see ourselves and how we follow our purpose. She encourages us to take a step back to ensure we know ourselves to fully pursue purpose. You want to listen to this ENTIRE episode!  You...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to self reflect with The Why Whisperer!   Jannette walks us through four exercises that help us find and explore our why.  Jannette, like many of the women she works with, is #NotDoneByALongShot! She is a business development expert with over 40 years of strategic planning, sales, and marketing experience--and she is STILL stupidly in love with what she does!  She has be...

Send us Fan Mail This Thursday Dr. Jas sits down with Marcy Bursac Founder of the Forgotten Adoption Option. She explains that Purpose can be many things depending on the season. She emphasizes how saying yes and no intentionally can change the direction of your life. Intentionality is the how Marcy leads her life. Scaling her lived experience as an adoptive mom of a sibling pair, Marcy Bursac adv...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Dr. Jas speaks with an exceptional college student who graduated as the Salutatorian from Thrive Christian in 2021. Currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication with a minor in Journalism at Tennessee State University, the guest shares their journey toward discovering their purpose while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. Tune in to hear insights on navigating college l...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Grace L. Edwards. She tells us that it's okay to do Both... And. You don't have to do one things. You can be many things, work on many things and still be in purpose. Listen to her share her journey through college as she finds and figures out her purpose.  Grace is is a current undergraduate senior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying w...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of the Collegiate Series! Dymaund Farmer shares her journey to purpose and the people that helped to make it happen. She shares the difficulty of moving from being the smartest to among the smartest in her class. She learned through community that she was making the right choices when it comes to purpose and how to move past those those who weren't in alignment. You...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 of the Collegiate Series! Bailey and Chris share with us how they choose who to be connected with and how those connections have helped them to succeed. They discuss how they decide to leave people behind and why it's important to truly follow your purpose. The wisdom shared on this episode is like no other! Connections matter and you have to make sure the people yo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1 of the Collegiate Series! I sit down with Eb and Malaya to discuss purpose as college students navigating schedules, purpose, and leadership. They both share how to grow in your career and leadership on purpose. They share wisdom on how to navigate with intention and lead others with grace.  Eb's Bio: Ebenezer Aggrey is a 2024 graduate of Northwestern State Universi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with Dr. Leslie Ekpe. Dr. Leslie let's us know that your purpose has people attached to it. There are people who helped you along the way and people you'll need to help. Leslie reminds us to tell their names and their stories because they matter too.  Leslie U. Ekpe (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ashely Hicks. Dr. Ashley shows us that you have to Commit to Control your life. You can't let your world control you, but you can control your world, if you commit to the process.  Dr. Ashley is a career driven mom of 4. She has PhD in Higher Education Administration and work as a Director of Career Advancement at one of the top universitie...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we sit down with Willie Tarver III he shares with us the difference between our gifts and our purpose. He let's us know that our gifts can be the vehicle for our purpose. He is an architecture by gift and youth track coach by purpose. We discuss being prepared and learning along your journey to purpose.  You can learn more about Intent Design here: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with Mrs. Helen Allen Jackson. Helen Allen Jackson is a certified Community Nutrition Coach and Group Personal Trainer. Helen earned her certifications from Central Arizona University and National Association of Sports Medicine. Helen is the author of "The Cookbook"; her cookbook has over 45 easy to follow color recipes. For the past 14 years,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with David Kennebrew and discuss what purpose looks like. Does it look different in different stages? Can you have two purposes? Is there a such thing as failure?  Pastor David answers all of these questions and more on this episode.  You can find out more about Pastor David on IG: @DKennebrew You can find Freedom Fellowship on IG: @Free2Fellowship On Yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Shacorya Ijames. She knows she's purposed as a wife and mother, but it took her a while to get here. Shacorya discusses her journey of acceptance and submission to this purpose and her husband. Listen to Shacorya discuss what it took her to settle into her purpose.  You can find her on IG @Shacorya. Ijames You can follow us on  IG: @PurposePod...

Send us Fan Mail Our season opener, I sit down with King Qreed to discuss what it looks like to finally listen to the patterns in your life.  We talk about everything from high school until now. How is last job propelled him into where he is now, working and walking in his purpose. Qreed let's us know that running away from your purpose gets you no where fast. Tune in to hear his story of sub...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we sit down with Bradley Thomas, of Inspire Everyday Fitness to discuss how to be Summertime Fine from his perspective. Bradley tells us he found his purpose through serving others. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Devin Li to discuss how community intertwines with his purpose. He shares that his purpose is centered around the community he creates and serving those around him.  You can find Devin on IG @Devin_Andy. and Waco Cha @Waco_Cha

Send us Fan Mail We're still in Summertime Fine! Today we're talking to a mental health professional Mariam Jones about her experiences to purpose and how you can become Summertime Fine. You can find out more about her organization For Our Mothers on IG @forourmothers. 

Send us Fan Mail This is the first week of Summertime Fine! This week we're talking to Krystle Mason, the owner of Relentless Coaching and Consulting, she lets us know how to become Summertime Fine through her perspective. She reminds us to not forget ourselves in the journey to purpose.  You can find her on IG at @Relentless_Coaching_Consulting Her website is https://relentlesscoachingandcon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with Ayrielle Williams to look at our purpose through her lens as both a trauma and sex therapist. She helps us uncover the purpose that is buried inside of us. You can find out more information about Ayrielle and her practice on IG @StraightFoward. Theraphy.