Best Maya Akai Presents Podcasts (2024)

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M.A.Y.A. (EP#1) 2023 That_s What_s Up!!!!! 37:12

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2023 Is here to stay.. How have you managed the first month. Time to Check in with M.A.Y.A. and officially kick off our mental wellness journey together!By Maya Akai Presents

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M.A.Y.A_ Episode #63: Let’s Talk Mental Wellness aka Health 1:08:48

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Mental Wellness aka Health is the engine that drives your daily life. From the moment you wake even when you are sleep your mind is working. It is processing your day, week, the month… hell your life. Mental wellness is where your thoughts and emotions are created then manifest into behaviors and actions. This in essence means every aspect of your …

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Conversations with Maya an interview with Tex Wambui of SITTY 58:41

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In the 9th episode of SITTY with Tex Wambui, you will hear from yours truly, Maya Akai. I shared my experiences, and journey on the importance of Stay In True To Yourself (SITTY). Learn more about SITTY at https://www.staytrue2yourself.com/ and Checkout more SITTY discussion like this on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcast platforms…

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M.A.Y.A. EPISODE #62: FINDING PEACE IN THE STORMS OF LIFE 54:31

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Life is full of ups and downs, and often we remember and focus more on the adversity than the success. Whatever, crazy, hard, upside down, insanely ridiculous or inconvenient ball life throws at you, how you look at it will determine how you manage it. Learning to manage the storms of life is a life skill we are not often taught but can learn. In M…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode 61: Revisiting Authenticity 1:03:29

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WHO ARE YOU??? This question can arise when you’re not living as your authentic self. What most people don’t know is that your authentic self is completely different from YOUR best self. The Best self is that version of you that societal and cultural norms often encourages you to be. Striving for greatness often leads to your best self but can leav…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #60: The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mail...The Last Delivery of the Year!!! 1:03:48

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It is the last show of the year!!! What better way to end it then opening up the virtual mailbag.. I have three letters to share and I feel each correspondence will resonate with every listener on some level. Might be, been there, done that not going back. Might be, damn I'm there right now or could be you know someone that has a similar circumstan…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #59: Understanding The Purpose and Power of Saying NO 57:14

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Saying NO has a stigma tied to it. NO is a negative, bad , an awful thing to say or hear. Let's challenge that way of thinking, actuality the word NO simply affirms the answers to a question. What gives the word NO a negative connotation is the essence of the question or precisely, what is the desired answering to the question. If it is not yes, th…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #58: Let's Get REAL About Living YOUR Truth 54:16

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Living your truth is the process of aligning your core values with your everyday actions, words and thoughts. The essence of the idea of truth is that it is the quality or state of being true which means it is not based loosely on fact but solid in principle and more importantly it is in the moment aka it is real aka reality. When you find yourself…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #57: Let's Get Real About Self-Motivation 56:01

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Self- Motivation is easier said than done. So many factors and circumstances play into when we are at our best or worst and how we can focus on the task at hand, goals and even manifesting our dreams. Self-Motivation is what propels us forward or can leave us dead in the water. Understanding the role it plays in your everyday life and long term goa…

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M.A.Y.A. Ep #56 Knowing Your Roles in Relationships & Making Decisions that Align with Your Best Self 1:12:26

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We wear many hats in our daily lives. We go to work and we are are co-workers, and bosses. In our personal lives, we are husbands, wives, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, aunts uncles and friends. We take on many roles on our life stage, and each is important with unique expectations and needs. Part of being the best version of yourself is under…

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M.A.Y.A. EPISODE #55: The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mailbag 59:18

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It's time to open up the The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mailbag and get in touch with what the listeners are thinking about!!! The Virtual Letters featured will include topics such as, "Struggling to detox a toxic relationship" to turning "Getting into your feelings" into an exercise to improve your mental and emotional health...This episode will also addres…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #54: Re-Purposing Failure and Disappointment 59:24

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Success is what we seek in every aspect of our lives. Having successful academic accomplishments, careers, relationship and other personal experiences. Yet success does not come without setbacks and obstacles; these usually come in emotional experiences, feelings of failure or disappointments. These feeling feelings of failure or disappointments, d…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #53_ Understanding Objectivity IQ 1:04:59

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #53 has been in the works for several episodes, it is time to talk about the Objectivity IQ. Objectivity, next to your Emotional Intelligence aka EI, is one of the most important resources in your M.A.Y.A. Toolbox. In fact, your ability to be objective helps you to grow and improve your Emotional Intelligence. This episode will dis…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #52: Special Delivery, The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mailbag 1:02:55

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For Episode #52!!! we are opening up the mailbag again for several virtual letters from listeners to dive into their thoughts and reflections on past episodes or burning questions. This episodes features questions regarding, Feeling Challenged with honesty? and How to deal with Criticism? Tune into Episode #52 for letters from The M.A.Y.A. Virtual …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #51: Truth Begins with You...The Role of Honesty with Self 1:06:27

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This is an important tool box episode. On every episode of M.A.Y.A. , My Ambition Your Ambition, we focus on placing an important tools into YOUR M.A.Y.A Toolbox. Every show, we focus on those key domains, emotional, mental, physical, professional, social and spiritual realms that are an integral part of navigating your daily life. This episode we …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #50_:Special Delivery, The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mailbag (NEW SHOW TIME) 1:13:14

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This is a show milestone, Episode #50!!! What better way to commemorate the moment then making it all about the listeners!! Tune into M.A.Y.A. Episode #50: Special Delivery, The M.A.Y.A. Virtual Mailbag ,when we open up several virtual letters from listeners to dive into their thoughts and reflections on past episodes. We will open up letters that …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #49: Assigning Value to Your Relationships 1:11:05

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All relationships are not created equal. Every relationship has it own unique place and time of origin, purpose and even function. The level of energy, focus and time applied to a relationship is related to the value the relationship has to the respective people in involved. Many factors are integral in how we perceive the value of a relationship. …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode # 48 Understanding the Art of The Apology 1:09:09

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pologies are complicated, mainly because how we think, or feel often are not congruent with the situation that elicited them. Apologies involve complex emotions, such as anger, guilt, shame and sometimes fear. No matter which emotion is driving your thoughts and behaviors it often makes stepping up and being accountable difficult. Tune into M.A.Y.A…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #47: Shine Bright!! See Gaslighters 1:00:37

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Part of the working on and managing the best version of you is putting tools into your toolbox that will help you to identify when people are working against your best interests. Gaslighting is something we are often aware of and probably have experienced, but never put a name to the disregard and disrespect that it is. Gaslighting is a type of psy…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #46: Being Mindful About TOXIC Positivity 1:00:43

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Let's have a candid conversation about positivity. We all want to get our mind, emotions and action in a space that is positive.. even when the circumstances or situation is presenting itself otherwise. Understanding how to navigate compromising emotional states is an important tool to have in your M.A.Y.A Toolbox. Tune into Episode #46 as we discu…

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M.A.Y.A_ Episode #45 Building the Brand that is YOU 1:03:27

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So often we think of a "brand" as a professional concept...The overall marketing of a product, service or company image. Have you ever stopped to think of the idea of a brand as being a personal concept? We often build our "personal" brand without a second thought....until now. Tune into M.A.Y.A: Episode #45 Building the Brand that is "YOU" as we d…

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M.A.Y.A_ Episode #44: The Complexity of BEING Accomplished but FEELING UnFulfilled 1:08:21

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Streamed live on Jun 17, 2021 Tune into M.A.Y.A: Episode #44: The Complexity of BEING Accomplished but FEELING UnFulfilled as we kick off the fist installment of the M.A.Y.A.'s Mailbag, An email question is posed by a fellow listener on their episode of choice. This week's show will address, Ms. Feeling Accomplished but Unfulfilled dilemma with her…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode 43_ Preparing for Post Pandemic World with Guest Dr. Solomon Liburd 1:11:23

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The world is opening up with as much excitement as there is uncertainty. The past fourteen months have been challenging for everyone, emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, socially, professionally and spiritually. As we prepared to open up the world and return to what we know, as well as, to what has changed, do not move forward without p…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #42_ The Many Facets of You 1:04:28

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Tune into M.A.Y.A. Episode 42: The Many Facets of YOU as we revisit the very important and impactful conversation about the understanding of the self aka YOU. Having understanding and insight into the dimensions of self is the foundation of all the hard work you are putting into getting to that best version of you . How close are you to your IDEAL …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #41: The Power of Self Talk 56:13

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Namaste Everyone.. Join me for M.A.Y.A. My Ambition Your Ambition (NEW TIME) Episode 41: The Power of Self Talk. Your inner voice or better yet internal dialogue, has significant impact on how you think, feel, and behave. Self-talk has a direct influence on your self-image. How you perceive and interpret your social and self-identity ( YES there is…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #40: Attitude is EVERYTHING 1:05:49

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #39 When Self Defense Works Against You 1:03:57

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Self Defense is defined as s a "countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm". Self Defense is often thought of in a physical context, have you ever thought about how you defend yourself emotionally, mentally or even spiritually. Tune into M.A.Y.A. My Ambition Your Ambition and explore the healthy and unheal…

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M.A.Y.A Episode #38_ How Does FEAR Factor into your Life 1:03:32

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Fear is a source of anxiety and stress. We tend to fear what we do not know or what we anticipate could be. In Episode #38 of M.A.Y.A. My Ambition Your Ambition, we will chat about what fear really is, how it impacts us and how to address it head on to keep on track with our goals of being the BEST version of ourselves and harnessing happiness!!…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #37_ April is National Stress Awareness Month 1:00:48

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April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress impacts everyone at some point in their lives. In many cases, we are impacted by some type of stress in varying degrees, almost everyday. Everyone is impacted and handles stress differently. In Episode #37 we will chat about types of stress, how it impacts us and how to manage it better.…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode 36_ Time to Clean Up Emotional Messes 1:08:40

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One of the biggest obstacles in getting to your happy place consistently or seeing the results you truly desire in getting to the best version of yourself is the emotional messes we move around. We often talk about emotional and mental baggage we take from place to place and relationships in our lives.. Well the time is now to stop . Join Maya in E…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #35_ Know YOUR Boundaries 1:05:11

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Healthy boundaries are essential in understanding where you can start building the desired relationships you want in your life. Getting up close and personal with what makes you comfortable emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually is a practice you should employ on a daily basis. Tune into M.A.Y.A. Episode #35 as we discuss th…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #34_ The Importance of Understanding Your Relationship Goals 1:02:40

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What are your relationship goals? Before you answer this question, I want you to think about it from a perspective as an individual and not as a person in a relationship. I want you to begin to explore the relationship goals you have for yourself, the most important relationship you have and are in. Relationship & Intimacy Educator | TV Show Host |…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #33, The Emotional and Mental Cleanse, Removing Toxicity from your Life 1:04:22

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It's time to Cleanse!! We all the know the dangers of living in toxic physical environments. This danger also applies to the mental and emotional environments we exist in. Toxic people, places and situations should be avoided at all cost when possible. Often we entertain people in our lives that negatively effect our happiness and become obstacle i…

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M.A.Y.A. EPISODE 32_ Stop Your Silence..UnMute Yourself 1:03:18

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Do you often feel like you are walking on eggshells? That in certain relationships or situations you feel you can not speak your mind, express how you feel? Do you feel like you are frequently on mute? It is important not to confuse choosing to use a filter or make adjustments in certain situations as a bad thing; but why and how often you find thi…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode 31- The Power and Purpose of Energy 1:06:06

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here is a saying, as your energy goes your focus will follows. Question ,what exactly is "your" energy??? Energy could be defined as the impetus behind all of our emotional and mental activities. It can be positive or negative. It can be created and destroyed in exchanges with others and influenced by environments and situations. Understanding the …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #30 The Enigma of the Pursuit of Happiness 1:02:06

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Happiness is something we all have set in our eyesight.. But what does it really entail and how does it actually play out in our daily lives? Happiness is defined as “ a state of well-being and contentment”. It is contextualized in mental or emotional states that encompass positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to joy. Yet there is …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #29, Let’s Talk about Self Advocacy 1:04:42

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We all have causes we are passionate about. No matter if the focus is political, social or cultural, we seek balance or justice to improve the lives of ourselves or others. This is advocacy, “support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy”. Advocacy is often directed by our moral compass or the core values that drive the choices we m…

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Episode #28- Opening your Eyes to your Emotional Blind Spot Zone 1:04:41

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We all have tendencies to look past things, ignored red flags or fall into a pattern of repetitious unrewarding behavior. Often these behaviors or decisions are unconscious, or are they? Have you found that you keep finding yourself in the same situations with different people, on a bad financial carousel that never seems to stop or on an emotional…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #27- The Every Day Work of Creating the best version of you! 1:04:07

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Thinking big is a social and cultural norm. We are taught to think often beyond today and plan for tomorrow. Yet there is a danger in thinking and planning ahead, you can miss being in the moment. Being in the moment can be rewarding , uncomfortable or confusing; all the more reason to be present and accountable for what and who we are at that time…

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M.A.Y.A. EPISODE #26-DISCOVERING OR REDISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE 1:01:49

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Build it and they will come...Seek and you shall find. Well known sayings that indirectly points to one very important variable to accomplish the desired outcome, your purpose. Knowing and understanding your purpose is one of the many keys that will help you to unlock one of the many dimensions that comprise the best version of you. Whether you hav…

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MLK...Reflecting on the Dream 1:09:44

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day “To hear I have a dream” ..yet here we are looking at the dream that has only become a partial reality... and WHY because of hate, fear and privilege. Join me tonight for an impromptu conversation with Coach Lance C. Irvin and Jason Palmer about the MLK Dream vs. Reality Get Social with M.A.Y.A: @Maya_Akai (IG/Twitt…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #25, Reclaim your PERSONAL POWER!!!! 1:00:21

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So often we put the needs, wants, desires and demands of others ahead of our own. More often than not, it is unconscious and a pattern of behavior we have normalized; and others have come to expect it. We hear words like giver, unselfish and sacrifice often associated with this behavior but rarely surrender. Surrender?? yes surrendering your wants,…

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M.A.Y.A Episode #24: The Security and Sabotage of the âComfort Zoneâ 1:10:29

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Welcome to the first Episode of M.A.Y.A. My Ambition Your Ambition of 2021. We are kicking of the new year with addressing how to deal with challenge and change, specifically starting with an evaluation of the ever so important Comfort Zone . The Comfort zone is the construct that encompasses psychological, emotional, and behavioral domains that ex…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #23 _ If it Doesn't CHALLENGE You..It Don't CHANGE You!!! 1:02:04

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This is the final thought show for 2020.. and it is par for the course to talk about challenge and change. This show will set up the first show of 2021 that will be about the purpose and dangers of "The Comfort Zone". Join me for Episode# 23 to talk about how 2020 has tested and transformed many of our lives. We will reflect on the emotional, menta…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #22-What's Behind Your Thinking__ 53:36

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Negative and positive thinking is directly impacted by our past and present experiences. People, places and things forge our memories and become the framework of how we perceive things and development our perception on what is going on in our lives. Let's take a step back and look at how we focus our thinking on situations from the context and mean…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #21 Understanding Equality & Equity and how they impact your relationships 1:00:51

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Striking balance in relationships is often complicated and frustrating. Part of working toward balance is understanding what is necessary to achieve them. Equality and Equity are two relationship elements you should get familiar with. Though, these two words are often used interchangeably in defining things or considered to be synonymous, they are …

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #20 The Emotion and Mindset Behind Money 1:01:43

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The holiday season is upon us, but it is unlike any other holiday we have ever experienced. This season, many people are struggling to a make it and now they have the added stress of trying to meet the expectation of the biggest holiday of the year. Question??? Have you taken the time to stop and really consider how 2020 has changed, re-arranged or…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #19 Putting your relationships into perspective 1:01:44

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We have different types of relationships in our lives. Personal relationships, encompasses , family, friends and significant others. Professional relationships, involve peers, bosses, maybe people you manage or do business with. Whatever the relationship it is important to make sure you understand the dynamics of each and how they impact you on men…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #18 Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Empathy 1:00:39

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So often we can identify the issues that others are dealing with, but how do you process it in your frame of reference? Do you connect on any level with other people's pain and if so Why?, How ? and What do you do with your understanding. In Episode #18 we will explore the emotions of apathy, sympathy and empathy and how the more emotional in touch…

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M.A.Y.A. Episode #17: Understanding and Utilizing Perception and Perspective 1:00:48

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These are two words that deal with the way we perceive, understand and interpret things. Although these two words are often thought to be synonymous, be careful in using them interchangeably. Perception basically refers to the way we THINK about or UNDERSTAND someone or something. Perspective is the way we REGARD something or our point of view (POV…

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