Ashley Adams and Black Yoga Magazine

When the past damages the present

In Episode 12 will sits with a good friend and colleague, Michelle Owens to talk about a topic of her choice. This topic happened to be inspired by a book she read, Born a Crime, in which the author had several quotes that had her wanting to sit and dialogue with men and ask the question, why do some of us let unhealthy or abnormal relationships with our mothers have a negative impact on our current intimate relationships. This was a very fun conversation / debate that even resembled a "battle of the sexes" atmosphere at one point that was exciting but also very important as it pushed both of us to ask some very serious questions about ourselves and relationships from the persepctive of both men and women. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Ashley Adams and Black Yoga Magazine

Continuing with a Yoga theme for the second episode in a row, in Episode 11 I sit down and talk with Ashley Adams, yoga teacher and owner of Black Yoga Magazine [www.blackyogamagazine.com]. We talk about her motivation for starting a Magazine centered around the experience of black folks in yoga, where her practice has taken her, the learning curve of running her own publication and what she sees for Black Yoga Magazine in the future! See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Entering the Mind Of A Yogi

Freya is an avid fitness junkie and Yogi who lives in the twin cities as well as being someone who is very successful in global software sales professionaly. She travels globally almost every week but always finds time to fit in a yoga session. As I've grown increasingly more into my own yoga practice and enjoyed what its done for me physically, emotionally and mentally, I've wanted to interview someone who has been into it alot longer than I have and has more of a proficient knowledge base surrounding it. In comes Freya, someone who I've been playing tag with for over a year to get an interview. Here is her take on yoga, what it means to her and why it's not just a stretching session or another work out craze. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

When You Can't Go Any Further

Originally Published a few months ago, this episode was personal moment. A moment where I had reached a breaking point in my life, a turning point and had to vent and let all my emotions out in regards to the pressures and struggles of being an African American in this country. What it means and the toll it takes on many of my fellow brothers and sisters. I hope that this resonates with some of you and can help you through. And for those who can't but have an African American colleague, I hope this gives you a glimpse into the struggle that we deal with on an every day basis that you yourself have the privilege of not having to endure. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes I feel like I can't get any further

I've fought the good fight. I've done some good, I've done some bad. I would like to believe I've done more good than bad. I'm young, I'm black and I get up every day to face a world that wants to kill me. I live in a country that doesnt love me and I can finally say I'm tired and I'm weary. For some of you this may resonate, for some it may not. But It's all I got.