What if the lines of society draws between our gender, background, status, those are illusions we've been trained to accept? In this unedited episode, we push past the reflexive judgments and look at what's actually underneath: the pain, the upbringing, the environments that shape how people show up in the world. The argument is simple but uncomfortable: empathy isn't weakness, and understanding someone's struggle isn't excusing it it's the only honest starting point. From there we get into what real success actually looks like (hint: it starts with self-love, not status), how the forces that shaped you don't have to define you, and the quiet, deliberate work of deciding who you want to become. If you've ever felt boxed in by a label or caught yourself boxing someone else then this one's for you! Remember you are loved! You Matter! Stay tuned for more episodes!

Continuing the thesis on seeing past the illusions that keep us apart, this episode moves from the danger of idolizing political leaders into the uncomfortable questions of hypocrisy and morality who society chooses to defend, and why. From there it widens out to the divisions we carry across gender and race, and the real work of confronting hate in ourselves and the people around us. A conversation about noticing the lines that have been drawn for us, and deciding whether we still want to stand on them.

This is sort of an intro not necessarily the first episode but more like the preface! This will help audiences get an understanding and a feel for how future episodes will be laid out! Also if ever looking to vent about anything feel free to add me as a mentor through clarity which I provide virtual sessions to anyone who wants to vent! https://clarity.fm/bryanlovelace