The Art of Letting Go Podcast
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The Art of Letting Go is a podcast that began in 2017 as a personal exploration of mental wellness and personal growth. Relaunching in 2025, the show has evolved into a space where mental health, creativity, and self-discovery intersect. Hosted by Mike Brown, each biweekly episode dives into vulnerable stories, practical tools for wellness, and the transformative power of art.
Whether through personal reflections or guest conversations, The Art of Letting Go offers inspiration and creative strategies to support your mental and emotional well-being.
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Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, I’m joined by my friend and collaborator DDM (aka Manny), a genre-defying artist who’s built his own creative universe rooted in authenticity, boldness, and evolution. We talk about his journey from battle rap to redefining queer artistry in hip-hop, navigating identity, and what it means to measure success on your own terms. I also reflect on my return to the basketbal...
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, Mike Brown is joined by Talib Jasir—creative entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival—for a powerful conversation about reclaiming your voice as a creator. They dive deep into the realities of independent podcasting, bridging the gap between mainstream and indie creators, and what it truly means to be a liberated creator. Mike also ope...
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, I sit down with Miss Sheila McDaniel, a powerful storyteller and mother of my dear friend Shaughn. We talk about her journey through faith, the life lessons that led her to write her first book Tears of Faith, and what it means to speak boldly about your relationship with God. Her honesty inspired me to reflect on my own connection to spirituality, and I share some of t...
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this inspiring episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with the multi-hyphenate artist MaryGold. They dive deep into what it means to create freely, how routines impact creativity, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Mary shares her journey as an artist, her struggles with routine and structure, and the lessons she’s learned about trusting herself in a world that oft...
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email. In this powerful episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with Joshua Michael Cruz—coach, community builder, and founder of Where the Soul Grows. They dive deep into the importance of community, vulnerability, and healing as queer men of color. Topics include: 🌿 The journey of self-love and emotional intelligence 🏳️🌈 The challenges of building queer community beyond the bar scene 🛑 Setting b...
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