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Powerful murals engage, and often challenge viewers. While working on this podcast I realized that art is a form of resistance that provides a voice to the voiceless. It demands to be seen and heard, which in some cases isn't always welcomed.

In this Last Episode of Off The Walls I had an opportunity to investigate Denver's MISSING murals. Murals from one of the most significant movements in our nations history, the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020. For a time it seemed like Denver's Black Lives Matter movement was of utmost importance to Denver's outraged citizens. In the midst of a global pandemic Denver took a long hard look at itself. The community raised its voice demanding justice and police reform after the murder of George Floyd and the outcry for justice for Elijah McClain's murder. The City even commissioned a temporary Black Lives Matter Mural, but then something happened. The outrage began to fizzle out, and the murals of the icons and victims of the movement were defaced and covered. After speaking with Lindsay Minter (Black Lives Matter organizer) she shared the story of the BLM movement in Denver and how it seems like Denver would rather forget about it. Me and the team tracked down the mural artist Adri Norris who painted the temporary mural to ask her exactly what happened.

This is a story that may elicit an emotional response, but more importantly it will challenge you to reexamine your own commitments to equity, justice, and the preservation of human life. In this episode we track the Black lives matter movement from 2020 to today, 2023. Together we'll take a look at what we learned, where we failed and the new developments that are bringing new hope to the BIPOC communities in Denver.

You can find a link to the episode in the comments.

Facts‼️

BIG IDEAS 💡 are only as good as your ability to reverse engineer the idea into stages, and then into ACTIONABLE steps within a predetermined timeframe ⏱️!

If you’re a Big THINKER 🌍 you’ll likely need assistance or an outside perspective in order to set your plan into motion..

But here’s the Kicker🦶🏾… when you’re a BIG THINKER you’ll often SUCK at various aspects that are necessary I order to bring the Big idea into fruition🥴🤦🏾‍♂️…

Which means, your ability to bring this Big Idea into Reality depends more on how you manage the things you DON’T do well than it does your ability to be BRILLIANT at your expertise…

This is the MAJOR dilemma for the chronic big dreaming Over-Functioner 😖

In conclusion ask for Help 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🥴

These are self reflections!

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About a year ago I fell in a bit of a hole creatively…
High output and moving across the country without allowing myself to take my foot off the gas ⛽️ created some pretty unhealthy habits in my personal life!

I realized I’d made an idol out of affirmation, out of my “successes” while losing sight of my ultimate desire. To create space to elevate the power of mentorship and self development for the purpose of living in alignment with Gods highest purpose for my life.

I’m slowly improving… giving myself time to re-center and more importantly to align myself with what I Believe is my highest purpose.

It’s a process.. but listen.. I’m committed to the journey… come Hell or high water I’m determined to get and become Better.. not perfect.. not “like-able” but authentic in my commitment to evolve into what God designed me to be.

I’m sharing this not because I have to, but because I’m grateful to be becoming, to be shedding, to be relentlessly pursuing even if it’s imperfect!

A wise man said…
“I’d rather fail at trying to be exceptional than succeed at being mediocre”

If you’ve made it this far in the post…
I pray you find your authentic self in the midst of your adversity and that God reveals your highest purpose in the midst of your pain! 🙏🏾😏

Thanks for coming to my 🔴

It’s always a good time sharing career insights with students!! Shout out to the terrific Human Resources Department and Big Brothers Big Sisters for inviting me to participate in there event!

The future is bright for the next generation of thinkers movers and shakers!! They Get it! 🤓

Another Podcast Launching on January 25th!!

This is for the meditative nature lovers! 🌄⛰️ This unusual highly ambitious Podcast has been a thrill to produce… it’s weird challenging and absolutely beautiful!!

The trailer is out NOW!! So take a listen! Link in my story!

Working with great writers, producers and creatives is the most thrilling experience and we’re only just getting started!!

Check out Terra Firma today and make sure to subscribe you won’t be disappointed 😁⛰️🌄