You and Aya
This podcast explores personal experiences post my father's 2017 passing, shedding light on the often unspoken Human Experience. Before his loss, I felt constrained by societal norms, but his passing freed me to embrace my truth.
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Hank and Aya (opens the original)
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Hank Ball and I talk about finding his way into the creative world and the experiences that shaped his passion for production. Hank reflects on his love of learning, trying new things, and continuing to grow through every creative opportunity that comes his way. It's a conversation about curiosity, creativity, and what can happen when you stay open to learning along the way.
Jen, Terry and Aya (opens the original)
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I sat down with Jen and Terry Lage, the owners of Carbon Coffee Lounge, to talk about the story behind the space they’ve created. We explore what inspired them to open Carbon, what community truly means to them, and how a coffee shop can become a place for connection, creativity, and belonging. We also talk about their commitment to supporting local creatives and why they chose to support this season of the podcast.
Catelyn and Aya (opens the original)
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Behind every professor is a person with a story. Dr. Catelyn Bridges joins me for a thoughtful conversation about navigating academia as a Black woman. We talk about identity, belonging, mentorship, resilience, and the moments that shape us long before they appear on a résumé. Together, we explore what it means to lead in spaces that haven't always been inclusive, why representation matters, and how personal experiences influence the way we move through the world. This is a conversation about sc
Ron and Aya (opens the original)
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How did humans become who we are today—and where are we going next? In this episode, I sit down with Ron Briel to explore the story of humanity, from our earliest ancestors to the future of our species, through a conversation about evolution, cognition, cooperation, and the choices that may shape our collective future.
Raymonn and Aya (opens the original)
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Some of the most powerful conversations aren't about changing your circumstances, they're about changing the conversation happening inside your own mind.In this episode, I sit down with Raymonn Adams to explore the incredible power of positivity and the words we choose to speak over ourselves. We unpack how our inner dialogue shapes our confidence, relationships, and the direction of our lives, and why the stories we repeat to ourselves can either keep us stuck or set us free.Whether you're batt
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