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"I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do."  — Anonymous Empathy, Compassion and Connection are human superpowers. We have the capability (and it's up to all of us collectively) to take steps toward creating a healthier and safer world around us, in any context. No matter where we are in the journey of life, career, etc. -- it's essential t...

"Diversity of experience leads to diversity of thought and diversity of action."  — Bobby Umar There is no shortage of discussion around inclusion/belonging in both business and society. This episode features a talk from Frances West -- an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, adviser and trailblazer known for her work in innovation, technology and business transformation. She s...

"Intuition is knowing, without knowing. Intuition is the compass of the soul.”   ― Anonymous Whether you're an educator, student, or parent of a student -- it's officially Back-To-School season for many UGT listeners out there (good luck)! We're also on episode 56 -- 5+6=11, an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology believed to symbolize intuition, insight, and enlightenment. It's al...

"All I need is to throw my seeds into the wind, and trust the Universe will have me bloom where I belong.”   ― Jennae Cecilia August is here 🌞 -- and we're on episode 55, an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology believed to symbolize that it's time for a major change (growth) or that a major change (growth) is on the way. This special episode features an extended energy reading for...

"I was built this way for a reason, so I'm going to use it."   — Simone Biles We're back after the break! To get back up to speed, this episode features an excerpt from Oprah Winfrey's "SuperSoul Sunday" series with human rights activist and civil rights attorney, Bryan Stevenson. They chat about implicit bias (which applies to all of us), living your calling, thoughts on humanity and using y...

"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who [U] are."   — Kurt Cobain How we see ourselves shapes how we see the world. Often, how we see ourselves is based on how other people see us. But no one knows what goes on inside our head besides us... When we spend some time getting to know ourselves, when we practice living in the present moment, we become able to get out of our head. We become a...

"You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world."  — Oprah Winfrey Love starting off the new month with a holiday weekend! 🎉 This pre-July 4th episode features a talk from business coach and consultant, Phil Anthony M., about why it's a great time (never too early; never too late) for all of us to create a PVS (Personal Vision Statement) --...

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”  – Angela Y. Davis Freedom comes from our right to choose. This episode features an excerpt from a talk by Bosco Anthony -- a digital strategist and motivational speaker who gathers inspiration from his professional background in the corporate sector to provide wisdom on thought leadership, busine...

"Whatever your 100% looks like, give it.”   ― Lance Armstrong It's Juneteenth 🖤 + Father's Day 💚 + PRIDE month continues ❤️ -- and we're on the 50th episode! Enjoy this extended energy reading to celebrate the milestone(s) + holidays(s) + tap into universal guidance from spirit. 🥳☯  Each UGT episode includes a collective energy reading/lesson for an added boost to your week and beyond...

" Remember that we are all human beings trying to do what we love to do.”  – Zendaya The more people out there who are genuinely happy and healthy (in any context) -- and uplifting others to do the same -- the better. This episode dives into Universal Consciousness + Authentic Living, exploring how to put these concepts into practice in your own life, in your own way. ☯  Each UGT episode...

"The things that make us different, those are our super powers.”   — Lena Waithe As we kick off LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month around the world, this episode features a talk by Pursuit of Wonder educating us on the psychology of the renowned Carl Jung and his perspective of what it means to become (and express) your true, authentic self. ☯ (more at:  pursuitofwonder.com ) Each UGT episode includes...

"We are all gifted. That is our inheritance.”   ― Ethel Waters It's Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 -- and we're on episode 47 (4+7=11) droppin' on May 29 (2+9=11). 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 special episode features an extended...

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”   — Thurgood Marshall Mental health is important for everyone, and if you’re facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US and 1 in 7 adults worldwide are affected by a mental illness -- this statistic does not include people under 18 or from marginalized groups / lo...

“When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” — Maha Ghosananda Understanding why you feel what you feel is one of the most important aspects of human development. Our emotions directly affect our health, performance, wellbeing, motivation, sense of fulfillment, our ability to make sound decisions, and so on. If we don't have control of our own emotions, that means someone/so...

"A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.”  — Amy Tan We're on episode 44 -- Happy Mother's Day! 💐 44 (an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to symbolize stability, balance, protection, and solid foundations. 4+4 (8) symbolizes abundance, power, strength, and being in the flow. This special episode features an extended energy reading for deeper ins...

"You change the world by being yourself.”   ― Yoko Ono It can be challenging to discern which thoughts/beliefs belong to us and which ones have been programmed by loved ones, society, etc. -- and how do we know when they've intersected/intertwined? To kick off May (happy AANHPI Heritage Month!) with a clean slate, this episode explores Independent Thinking (our freedom to choose; rethinking p...

“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”  — Lady Bird Johnson What solutions exist to fix climate change? In celebration of Earth Day (4/22), this episode features a talk from Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-host Chuck Nice and their guest, atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, where they answer questions about real...

"The main requirement for spiritual growth: A yearning to know who you really are." – Adyashanti This Easter Sunday episode features an excerpt from the Oprah Winfrey talk show -- where she explores "big questions" like the meaning of Spirituality, reflects on spiritual lessons, and chats with prominent spiritual leaders/teachers (Michael B. Beckwith; Elizabeth Lesser; Rev. Ed Bacon) about their p...

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin Radical Acceptance is the art of living in the present moment and finding freedom in accepting things as they are -- for many, it's a shift in perspective that can be life-changing. Our 40th episode features an amiable talk by content creator and lifestyle entrepreneur, Aileen Xu, about how...

"I got my start by giving myself a start. ” ― Madam C.J. Walker This episode kicks off April/Ramadan with some spoken word and a talk from Karl Lokko about personal/spiritual rebirth, regrowth, and renewal. Karl is a former gang leader turned activist who harnessed his life experience to serve as a bridge for uniting community -- working to reform policy around gang culture in the U.K. and establi...

"The progress of the world will call for the best that all of us have to give. ” ― Mary McLeod Bethune Spring has sprung! 🙂💐 This episode features the viral TED talk that launched notoriety for author, professor, researcher and speaker, Dr. Brené Brown. Brené has spent over 20 years studying a concept that she calls "Wholeheartedness" -- posing the questions: " How do we engage in our lives from...

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. ” ― Marie Curie In celebration of St. Patrick's Day (March 17) + tapping into the current state of the world, this episode features a talk from Dublin-based educator, trainer and restorative practitioner, Michelle Stowe -- who works with schools, communities and organizations that need support in resolving conflict. She shares a person...

"We must raise both the ceiling and the floor .” ― Sheryl Sandberg In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8), this episode features a talk from sociologist and gender/reproductive health specialist Kyl Myers about valuing individuality above conformity + steps we can take to eliminate gender inequalities for future generations. Through the lens of being a parent, she shares her sociolo...

"Empathy is one of humankind's prized possessions." — Izey Victoria Odiase To kick off Women's History/Herstory Month, this episode features a talk from author, journalist and war correspondent Janine di Giovanni, who has been to some of the most dangerous places on Earth to bring back stories of heroic/inspiring human moments during times of war. She invites us to step into the shoes of those who...

"You are your best thing." — Toni Morrison Character-building = self-improvement + personal growth in how we understand ourselves and experience the world around us. This episode features an excerpt from "The Road to Character" -- part of the "SuperSoul Sunday" series by Oprah Winfrey with columnist, cultural commentator and bestselling author David Brooks where he reveals how we can discover a de...