The Celebration

Do you have a side hustle, a vision, a message, or passion that you want to share with the world while cultivating a sustainable income? This week’s episode covers the foundations and best practices of starting and growing your business. This episode is filled with passion and great content. We talk about: Tools for social media All you need is a tribe of ______ to have a successful business. Beyonce and Her Empire Depth over Width New technology The power of relationships Brand over Short Term Sales The myth of “going viral." Whether you’re in the early stages or already have a successful business, these Foundations of Business Development will add resources to your toolbox. Show notes: tomearl.com/business

On this week’s episode I interview budding poet and phycologist in training Ash S. We talked about: Gender Being Non-Binary Langston Hughes Is the Universe Kind? Plus Ash shares 4 brilliant and inspiring poems. Ash was authentic, open and vulnerable in this interview. I really learned a lot and was grateful for the opportunity. Show notes: Tomearl.com/ash

On this week’s episode I interview Sakeenah Aleem, founder of My Brown Sparklez. My Brown Sparklez is a lifestyle website designed to inspire people to create, live, and love in a sustainable way. Sakeenah and I had an enriching conversation on: 1. Sustainable fashion. 2. Uncovering your purpose. 3. Facing your fears. 4. Learning to love 5. Being authentic 6. Learning what it is you want to do and how to make it happen! This interview filled me with such joy! I hope you bring some of that into your life by listening to or watching this interview. Show notes: tomearl.com/mybrownsparklez

I’ve been excited about this interview for months and it has finally happened. On this week’s episode, I sit down with the legendary Rene Wiley for an epic interview. Rene is a professional fitness instructor and all around brilliant human being. I connected with Rene as I was taking my first spin class at Equinox. I instantly recognized that he was a dynamic and inspiring person. During our conversation, Rene speaks on: The importance of listening to your heart and following your dreams. What is courage? Going after the things that matter to you. Diversity in health and fitness. The science of a workout playlist. And that just touches the surface! I’m telling you, this interview is fire!

This week’s episode focuses on the power of perseverance. That is the theme of February’s replay of the Live and Online:Expression Session workshop. If you are looking to express and cultivate perseverance in your life, this episode is for you. Show notes: tomearl.com/febreplay Enjoy!

Charlene E. Green (aka Hustle Diva) is a writer, a poet, editor, a literary consultant, and a life coach. She is also the feature for this Sunday’s Live and Online: Expression Session. This week’s episode is a spiritual experience. We truly went on journey during this interview with Charlene. Through her poetry, life experiences, and insights, Charlene illuminates the importance of connecting with one’s gifts and purpose. She also shares ways a person do that in their. Charlene also shares three brilliant and powerful poems with us!

Have you looked all over for something you lost? Maybe it was your glasses, your keys, some lipstick, or something you just couldn’t find. Only to discover you had it all along in your purse, or backpack or maybe you were even wearing it already. The lessons for us here is that having is not empowering unless we we have the REALIZATION of what we possess. You are worthy, you are loved, your miraculous, you are complete, whole and beautiful. Like our lost keys example, having it is not the same thing as that moment where you fully REALIZE that you are all of this and more. This week’s episode focus on courageous self-love. This is the foundation of it all. It is where we shall begin in the Year of Courage. Let us walk forward together on this path of courageous self-love. Enjoy this week’s video and/or podcast.

Each year I create a theme and intention that I will focus on. 2015 was my Year of Expression and 2016 was my Year of Balance. I have decided that 2018 is my Year of Courage. 😃 This week’s episode dives into the essence of Courage. What is courage? Is it different for each person? Can it be replicated? Is it learned or are we born with it? These are the question I start to reflect upon. As a way to explore this year’s theme, I share a free write poem I created too. I look forward to walking this pathway of courage together this year!

This week’s episode focuses on Defining Your Own Status Quo. That is the theme of January’s replay the Live and Online:Expression Session workshop. Begin this year in a way that is unique to you and on your own terms. Enjoy! Please note: all silences and pauses that were given for writing have been cut out for ease of listening. If you would like to write along with the workshop, please pause it and start it again when you are ready.

Irmina - phoenix the artist L.A. on IG artist, activist, trouble maker This week’s episode is a powerful interview with artist, activist, and self-described trouble maker, Irmina “Phoenix the Artist L.A.". Irmina shares with us deep insights into the process of creating art and of writing. We had a great discussion on the importance of creatives, especially women, calling themselves artists. Plus, Irmina shares with us three brilliant and amazing poems. Irmina will be our feature for this month’s Live and Online: Expression Session on January 21st at 12 PM PST. Register at tomearl.com/events.

My friends, this weeks episode is pure magic. I interview Tsehai Essiebea Farrell, author of “Woven into the Fabric.” It was an absolute honor to sit down with such a brilliant author. If you have a dream, a mission, a purpose, that you inside of you, this interview will provide you with inspiration and strength. Tsehai shares with us the captivating story that is her new book. She talks about the 21 year journey she went on to write it. As she says in the interview, she heard from spirit, “Writing this book is the bridge to the rest of your life.” This episode is filled with stories and moments of alignment and manifestation. I can't emphasize enough how much spiritual nourishment this interview gave me. I hope you do yourself the favor of enjoying it as well.

Happy New Year! I have a special first episode of the year for you. I have just added a new class to T.H.E. Celebration Academy called, “Manifest Your Adventure.” It is a 7 day program for tapping into your intuition, inner voice, and creativity to envision your next epic adventure. This week’s episode shares with you the first day of this program. It is a great way to start your New Year! If you’d like to go through the rest of the 7 day program, here’s a gift of 30 days free of T.H.E. Celebration Academy membership. As a member, you receive access to all of our class and are able to participate in the monthly live workshop that is exclusively for members. Visit tomearl.com/manifest to start your 30 free days.

On this week’s episode I share with you 6 quotes that made my 2017. I go into depth on how they guided, shaped, and inspired this to be such a wonderful year. In addition, I offer questions to reflect upon and ways to use these lessons for a powerful 2018. You will love this episode! Enjoy. Show notes: Tomearl.com/quotes17

This week’s episode focuses on Bringing Closure to 2017. It is a replay of last Sunday’s Expression Session workshop. This is a great way to reflection upon your year and move into 2017 feeling empowered. Enjoy!

We are a half a month away from closing out 2017! The transition to a new calendar year is a great time to intentionally reflect upon our lives. In this weeks episode I share with you 5 Reflection Questions you can use to bring closure to your year. Here they are: 1. What is something you are proud of? 2. What is something you are grateful for? 3. What are some values you lead with? 4. What are 1-3 accomplishments you can celebrate? 5. What are some relationships you nurtured this year? You can use this questions to reflect upon both your personal and professional life. Be sure to listen to the podcast or watch the video to hear my answers to each of these questions. Plus I go deeper into each of these questions! show notes: tomearl.com/reflections

On this week’s episode I interview Change strategist and master mind facilitator Kristine Oller. We talk about creating change from within, advice for artists and entrepreneurs, and the arc of people’s journey. We had a lot of fun! I love how Kristine brings really tactical and detailed strategies and advice. You will leave this interview with big picture inspiration and tools you can implement into your life today.

This week we have a very powerful and important episode for you! I interview educator, activist and founder of The Real Talk Project Amreen Karmali. Our purpose for this interview, was to have an intentional conversation on how men can work to end sexism and rape culture, and create a world of equity and inclusion. As part of The Real Talk Project, Amreen facilitates a course specifically designed to empower male allies. Through her expertise, Amreen shares with us many tools and resources. In addition, we dialogued about: #MeToo Intersectionality Microagressions Gender Justice Sex Positivity and Consent Self-Reflection Healthy and Loving Relationships This episode is a truly a resource for anyone who is passionate about creating a world free from discrimination. It is especially an important episode for men who are striving to be accountable and active allies in ending sexism. For links mentioned and full show notes: tomearl.com/amreen

This week's episode is the replay of last week's Live and Online: Expression Session.  For those who haven't been able to attend, now is your chance!   This week's Expression Session Replay Includes: 1.  An interactive writing workshop.  2. Experience the process this week's group went through.  3. Listen to the free write everyone created. All replays of the Live and Online: Expression Session are available to Art Makes Impact Members.  Not a member yet?  Learn more at tomearl.com/replay2.

On this week’s episode we have the amazing Kezia as our guest! Kezia Gilyard is a nonbinary trans masculine person. They work with transgender youth in South Florida. Kezia is also a poet and artist. Check out this line from one of the poems they performed: “I love you as a promise, So I keep it a secret. I wrote it down and hid it in my tear duct.” YES! In addition to sharing powerful poetry, Kezia also talked about being the LGBTQ Coordinator for a school district in South Flordia. And offered important resources for anyone working with students who are LGBTQIA+. You can listen to this episode in the video below or as a podcast. For full show notes: tomearl.com/kezia

This week’s episode is part 2 of this special series on Beliefs. I have been passionately working on this one over the past few months. As a refresher: The vision: To explore how our beliefs shape who we are by asking people, “What do you believe in?” The process: I interviewed 8 different people in a one-on-one interview. I asked the same series of questions to each person in the same order. They did not know the questions or the theme of the interview before hand. Therefore, the answers they shared were completely impromptu and from the heart. The result is beautiful, magical, insightful, and absolutely inspiring. I know I say this every week, but honestly, you will love this episode. If you haven’t watched/listened to part 1, you can do so at tomearl.com/beliefs1