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“The challenge is not to be perfect, it is to be whole.” ⚛️ We're starting off May on a supercharged weekend! Happy AAPI Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month... Happy belated Star Wars Day ('May the 4th'), Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, and beyond... In honor of holistic health -- which starts with mental health and is experienced uniquely, yet universal...

“I am seen by who needs to see me. Heard by who needs to hear me. Felt by who needs to feel me. It's all enough.” 💡 — Adria Moses It's episode 82 (=10) + It's 4/30 (end of the month). 🤓✨ This episode features an extended energy reading reflecting on the past month and setting intentions for the next... Positive, negative, neutral -- in what ways have you served (or how do you envisi...

“You don't have to knock anyone off their game to win yours." 💡 No matter the industry, no matter the relationship, no matter the environment, and no matter the context -- we've all experienced conflict. This episode features a comical and all-too-relatable talk by business initiatives consultant and community leader Anastasia Penright that outlines 5 ways to address and remove ourse...

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu Wishing everyone a blessed Easter, Passover, and Ramadan! 💐 Today highlights spiritual intersection, rebirth/reflection, and how our core values/beliefs energize us + shape our perspective of who we are (and the world around us). Healthy coexistence with...

“You have the power to inspire and empower... to show people how to embrace their complications, and see the flaws, and the true beauty and strength that’s inside all of us.” 💖 — Beyoncé St. Patrick's Day was recently celebrated across the globe🍀 -- in the spirit of Luck (whether it's unexpected or we create it), every person/place/thing/space we encounter (whether it's positive/nega...

“Walls turned sideways are bridges.” – Angela Davis Allyship is an active way of life that exercises 'bridge-building' [bridging the gap] toward equity, opportunity, inclusion, belonging and justice for all beings 🌐 -- but how does being an ally in action feel? This episode features a unique and interactive talk with prompts by theatre practitioner, Catherine Hernández, where she shares how we ca...

“Women [People] don’t need to 'find a voice.' They have a voice. They need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen.” ― Meghan Markle We're back after a short break! It's the first episode of March (Women's History/Herstory Month in the states ❤️) and International Women's Day is coming up on 3/8. We're also on episode 77, an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in nume...

"And don't you ever , ever give up on You." 🖤 ― Sheryl Lee Ralph The Black Experience is not a monolith, it is beautifully intersectional and multidimensional. In honor of Black History Month (February) in the states, this episode features a beautifully melodic performance and talk from multi-talented singer and musician Anaiis about her journey as a Black woman/person living "multiple lives" of...

"Honor your way through it. Honor what you need in this season, even when it doesn't make sense to other people."   – Lalah Delia Tend to your mental/emotional/spiritual/physical garden, always. To remain grounded (and see things from a higher perspective) as we move through our personal/professional development and healing journey, we must also periodically observe/feel/acknowledge [hav...

"Always remember we are under the same sky, looking at the same moon."   🌘🌗🌖🌕🌔🌓🌒 It's the first day of the Lunar New Year (1/22) 🎊 and we're on our 74th episode (7+4=11) 💫 -- Lunar New Year is a 15-16 day celebration of the lunar/lunisolar calendar observed by many cultures and traditions honoring the moon cycle. 11 (an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to...

"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now." / "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." – Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It's MLK Holiday weekend in the states 🎊 [✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿]. This episode features a fun and engaging talk sharing some well-known + rarely-known facts about the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...

"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." – B.K.S. Iyengar Mental Health advocate and mobilizer Tom Osborn wants more people to have access to the support they need (and deserve) so they can flourish and thrive. With the Shamiri Institute, he and his team are equipping young adults with skills to deliver evidence-based mental health care to their peers in underserv...

"Every moment is a fresh beginning." — T.S. Eliot Welcome, 2023! ★ -- At a time where setting resolutions is at the forefront (rightfully so!) this episode kicking off the New Year invites you to take space for yourself to pause, relax, reflect and set intentions with a guided meditation led by our host, Aja, paired with a collective energy reading/lesson for an added boost to your week and beyond...

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift: That is why it is called the present.” — Alice Morse Earle Happy Holidays! It's been said that there are 7,000 ways to speak and 7,000 ways to listen. Our 70th episode features a talk with Oprah Winfrey and poet + best-selling author Mark Nepo where they discuss authentic living and being open to what we discover once we hear what the...

“Hurt people hurt others, but luckily, healed people heal others. Safe people, shelter others. Free spirits, free others. Enlightened people, illuminate others. And love always wins. So shine your light of love on all who may cross your path in life, because what you do matters." – @TheOracleReadsU We're back after the break! It's the first episode of December, droppin' on the 11th, just ahead of...

“It is brave to accept that you are still discovering who you are in a world where everyone pretends they already know. The truth is, no one actually does.” — Cassandra Mackenzie Wood Holiday season is in full effect! Which can be both beautiful and challenging to navigate (still illuminating, nonetheless). Our external adult can sometimes be at odds with our inner child as we learn, heal and grow...

“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” — Doe Zantamata It's episode 67 (6+7=13) droppin' on 11/13 -- XIII (13) also represents the Major Arcana card of Death/Rebirth in tarot. Death (in any context) and Rebirth (in any context) are natural parts of Life. Grief (in any context) is a challengin...

“We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the Earth, chemically. To the rest of the Universe, atomically. Not only are we in the Universe, the Universe is in us.” ― Neil DeGrasse Tyson We're on episode 66 droppin' on 11/6 ✨ -- quite fitting! This episode features an extended energy reading with insight into how to create an authentic state of equilibrium with the self and the world a...

“By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliott We're on episode 65 (6+5=11) droppin' on "Hallo-Weekend" 🎃 -- 11:11 (an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to symbolize intuition, insight, and enlightenment. It's also a number we commonly associate with signs and synchronicities. This not-so-scary episode features an...

"When I discover who I am, I'll be free." ― Ralph Ellison When we do the work to heal ourselves, it is Liberating -- and it has a positive ripple effect that continues to build with/in/on the world around us. This episode features a beautifully melodic performance and talk from multi-talented singer and musician Anaiis about her journey living "multiple lives" of "belonging everywhere and nowhere"...

"Organize your life around your dreams and watch them come true." ― Anonymous Being busy does not always equate to being productive. Many of us were taught that relentless hard work is the key to success, but as a result, people around the world are experiencing burnout at faster/higher rates. It's 100% possible to build a healthy, balanced and lucrative career around any passion/purpose that fulf...

"If we have no peace, is it because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ― Mother Teresa Belonging is more than a buzzword -- it is essential. Companies, communities, families and beyond must cultivate a culture of genuine belonging in order to reach their fullest potential and truly thrive. This episode features a vulnerable talk from author and journalist Caroline Clarke where she ex...

"You can't compete where you don't compare.” ― Anonymous Bullying doesn’t stop when childhood ends. Schoolyard bullies often become bullying adults, but there is a way to stop them in their tracks.  Our 61st episode features a talk from author, speaker and coach, Kevin Ward, who considers himself still a shy country boy and a recovering victim (to victor) of bullying. Today, he helps people f...

"What you seek is seeking you.” ― Rumi We're on our 60th episode! 60 in Numerology represents a deepened/heightened sense of determination, abundance, harmony and flow. This special episode features an extended energy reading for insight into how we can tap into all of this (and more) as we're all navigating our own unique, authentic life journey. ☯ Each UGT episode includes a collective energy re...

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including You."  — Anne Lamott It's Labor Day Weekend in the states! We all know that taking time for healthy rest is performance-enhancing + life-changing. How can we learn to relax more, instead of expecting less stress? This episode features an informative (and relaxing) talk from spiritual educator and yoga instructor...