The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas

On this episode I sit down with Dr. Leslie Ekpe. Dr. Leslie let's us know that your purpose has people attached to it. There are people who helped you along the way and people you'll need to help. Leslie reminds us to tell their names and their stories because they matter too. Leslie U. Ekpe (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies. Leslie is a proud alumna of Alabama A&M University, where she earned her B.S. in Management; the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her M.A. in Communication Management; and Sam Houston State University, where she earned her M.B.A. in Business Administration.  Lastly, but certainly not least Dr. Ekpe earned her Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership from Texas Christian University Through qualitative methodologies, Leslie conducts research on anti-racism, DEI, and racial equity by analyzing the challenges encountered by marginalized peoples, as well as investigating equitable practices and policies for institutions and societies to implement and sustain. She is the incoming secretary for the Council on Ethnic Participation (CEP) within the Association of the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. You can find out more about Dr. Leslie Ekpe via her Linkedin Page  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieekpe/IG: @__LeslieekpeTwitter: @LeslieEkpeTo learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Herehttps://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coachingIf you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Herehttps://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ashely Hicks. Dr. Ashley shows us that you have to Commit to Control your life. You can't let your world control you, but you can control your world, if you commit to the process. Dr. Ashley is a career driven mom of 4. She has PhD in Higher Education Administration and work as a Director of Career Advancement at one of the top universities in the world. Using her knowledge she started Doctor Mom Consulting. I have a course called the Dissertation Accelerator which is a time management/productivity course teaching mothers pursuing doctorate degrees how to finish their dissertations in 12 months or less without ever writing on the weekends and missing time with their families.You can find out more about Dr. Ashley Hicks via her Linkedin Page  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleyhicks/To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Herehttps://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Herehttps://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

On this episode, we sit down with Willie Tarver III he shares with us the difference between our gifts and our purpose. He let's us know that our gifts can be the vehicle for our purpose. He is an architecture by gift and youth track coach by purpose. We discuss being prepared and learning along your journey to purpose. You can learn more about Intent Design here: https://www.intentid.com/You can follow us on IG: @PurposePod You can follow Dr. Jas on IG: @DrJWiseYou can follow her business Prosper Projects onIG: @Prosper.Projects

On this episode I sit down with Mrs. Helen Allen Jackson. Helen Allen Jackson is a certified Community Nutrition Coach and Group Personal Trainer. Helen earned her certifications from Central Arizona University and National Association of Sports Medicine. Helen is the author of "The Cookbook"; her cookbook has over 45 easy to follow color recipes. For the past 14 years, she has taught Nutrition and Fitness to many individuals both locally and globally. Helen's ministry and passion is to teach, empower and encourage individuals to take control of their health through nutrition and exercise without the aid of pills, powders, or potions.You can find out more about Ms. Helen Jackson on her IG @HelenJackson8755 or on her website here: NewThinkingNoExcuses.com 

In this episode I sit down with David Kennebrew and discuss what purpose looks like. Does it look different in different stages? Can you have two purposes? Is there a such thing as failure?  Pastor David answers all of these questions and more on this episode.  You can find out more about Pastor David on IG: @DKennebrew You can find Freedom Fellowship on IG: @Free2Fellowship On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomfellowship6341/featuredOr here:www.discoverfreedomfellowship.org

In this episode, I sit down with Shacorya Ijames. She knows she's purposed as a wife and mother, but it took her a while to get here. Shacorya discusses her journey of acceptance and submission to this purpose and her husband. Listen to Shacorya discuss what it took her to settle into her purpose. You can find her on IG @Shacorya.IjamesYou can follow us on IG: @PurposePod You can follow Dr. Jas on IG: @DrJWiseYou can follow her business Prosper Projects onIG: @Prosper.Projects

Our season opener, I sit down with King Qreed to discuss what it looks like to finally listen to the patterns in your life.  We talk about everything from high school until now. How is last job propelled him into where he is now, working and walking in his purpose. Qreed let's us know that running away from your purpose gets you no where fast. Tune in to hear his story of submitting to his purpose and running with it.  You can find him and his music here: IG: @KingQreedApple Music: King QreedTikTok: KingQreed

On this episode we sit down with Bradley Thomas, of Inspire Everyday Fitness to discuss how to be Summertime Fine from his perspective. Bradley tells us he found his purpose through serving others. 

In this episode, we sit down with Devin Li to discuss how community intertwines with his purpose. He shares that his purpose is centered around the community he creates and serving those around him. You can find Devin on IG @Devin_Andy. and Waco Cha @Waco_Cha

We're still in Summertime Fine! Today we're talking to a mental health professional Mariam Jones about her experiences to purpose and how you can become Summertime Fine.You can find out more about her organization For Our Mothers on IG @forourmothers. 

This is the first week of Summertime Fine!This week we're talking to Krystle Mason, the owner of Relentless Coaching and Consulting, she lets us know how to become Summertime Fine through her perspective. She reminds us to not forget ourselves in the journey to purpose. You can find her on IG at @Relentless_Coaching_ConsultingHer website is https://relentlesscoachingandconsulting.com

In this episode we sit down with Ayrielle Williams to look at our purpose through her lens as both a trauma and sex therapist. She helps us uncover the purpose that is buried inside of us. You can find out more information about Ayrielle and her practice on IG @StraightFoward.Theraphy. 

On this episode we talk to Dudley Grady and Alyson Nicholas about their purpose. They both agree that in order to find your purpose you must first agree to it!You can find them on their podcast bear fruit on IG @bearfruitpodcast

On this episode we talk about the power of the tongue. DJ reminds us of 2 main things: confidence and consistency! You need both to pursue your purpose.You can find DJ on IG: @BuiltByBostick 

On this episode, we talk to Maleah Flaggs about her purpose and how every action has a reaction. You can find her on IG @planandprosperco

On this episode, we talk to Eric Cummings Jr. about his purpose and he reminds us that our purpose always comes back around. You can find him on IG @imjusteric_ and on his podcast @thediplomatpodcast

In this episode, with sit down Taylor German and discuss how big should your purpose be? You can find her on IG at peacexblessings

In this episode. we with talk with Curtis Jackson and the role our purpose can have on other people. Can you not living in your purpose change someone else? How does it change you? We discuss this and other topics on this episode of the Purpose Podcast.You can find him on IG @LeroyGreenTheThirdYou can find his podcast on IG @RapNerdsFollow us on IG @PurposePod or Facebook at the Purpose Podcast with Dr. JasPlease like, share, comment, and subscribe! 

On this episode, we sit down with Alexis Alexander to discuss Purpose and how it comes straight from God. You can find out more about her on IG @LadyAEA and her podcast Conversations with Alexis wherever you find podcasts.