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Have you ever noticed how environmentalism and sustainability is talked about around us? Are you wondering why green energy and sustainability policies have a hard time getting passed? Sustainability is cool, however how can we spread the good message within our own lives. Thankful for Tommy Smith for the podcast inspiration! Pictured: Sustainable business based out of Florence that uses environmentally friendly materials (paper)! Cool place to shop around for the Holiday season! 🌎

On this episode, I take two separate suggestions: How the Music Industry has changed and Institutional Racism and try my best to tie them together. Technology is what I talk about however part of me wishes that I talked about sports 🤗🎶

Peter and I talk food in Italy as it compares to the US. The good, the bad, and the indifferent. We talk about McDonalds, Ramen, and breakfast food in general. If you eat food I hope you can find time to listen!! 😋 Pictured: Peter at the Rooster Cafe

On World Kindness Day, Jonathan Hallal (Colby Tennis) and I discuss the importance of being kind as well as how kindness manifest's itself within the sports world. With "Trash Talk" being such a large part of competitive and intense environments, we talk about how kindness can find its way into these situations. Do sports exempt you from being kind? 🌞

What I learned from the Director of Safety and a woman who is the head of Global Communications as well as HR. The Bradley Curve, Interdependency, Perception vs Reality, and an Oscar Wilde Quote. I hope you're having a good day! 🤗 Pictured: Meeting Room where my class and I had the opportunity to learn!

Various Perspectives on a Talk given by an Art History Professor from Syracuse University. The lecture found parallels in modern artist Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe from the 70's with Michelangelo. I stayed for the Q&A as well as inquired about the perspectives of my peers to find out more on the topic itself. Two Quotes from the talk have been posted on Instagram! I hope you enjoy. 🤗📸

How I got the opportunity to sit down with Gabriele Cripezzi, the CEO of Tuscan Jewels and President of G&G Group based out of Florence Italy. A very interesting man with a unique perspective on life. I know if I can schedule a meeting with someone influential in my Industry that you can too. I'm working to schedule another meeting that I can record! I hope you are having a spectacular day! 💼🤗💎

Why I decided to make a new Instagram account called AWA Optimism, start my own brand, and attempt to spread love to those that want it and need it. I also threw a couple quotes from the book i've been reading called, "A Curious Mind- The Secret to a Bigger Life" by Brian Grazer. AWA stands for my own personal perspective on the type of optimism I attempt to share. It would mean a lot to me if you would toss the @awaoptimism a follow on Instagram!

The definition of a new word that I like a lot. I have learned about it through my cross-cultural management class, as well as with a little help from Google. Pictured: An Ethnocentric view of my beautiful room

Uncut, Unfiltered, Unedited interview with Paul Blokker. Viewer disclaimer: Full ignorance of volume quality and basic editing procedures. Melly from Western Ma joined us for conversation. Perspective of a man who is unapologetically happy about the life he is living and work he is giving 🇳🇱 📚

How I perceive the opinion of others in regards to how I see myself. How one is perceived is important, however it is also important to continue to live your own life on your own terms. Only I know what truly makes me happy, and as a result, others perceptions of me should be respected, but taken with a grain of salt. Why should I live my life for others?

How feedback is changing how I will be conducting my future podcast episodes. I know I'm not perfect, however I will not stop producing! I hope there is something from this episode that can help you think differently about your life! 🙃 Pictured: Two people who change my perspective on life

Would you like to listen to me breaking the law? While I don't TECHNICALLY break the law, I do talk about how the rhetoric of social norms affects how I think about what I do in pursuing my own dreams. This isn't about breaking the law, it's about how to do what you truly believe right without worrying about what others say. It's not about doing legality, it's about the intent at which laws were formed. People love the constitution, however without recognizing intent of communication, bad things are justifiable through loopholes that are found. Pictured: A place where I have always felt comfortable testing Fundamentalism vs Emotion.

My newfound friend and rival Jonathan Hallal from Ep:27 and I talk about the Rhetoric of Hate in our every day lives. We think about how to interact with hate/hating/haters within our own lives and try our best to ask and answer the question "Do I really hate that?". With that being said, I don't hate Colby, but Bates is for sure better @Jonathan Pictured: Jonathan at the Lindon B. Johnson Museum in Austin Texas this past summer, he's got longer hair and a bigger smile now. I apologize for my podcast's past and current volume issues. In this episode I got into trouble passing a laptop back and fourth as we walked the streets. I hate how my volume issues may hurt your audio experience, and I'm working on being more aware of my laptop location relative to other's voices. Pessimism and Optimism will always be there. Our reality is what we choose to see. 🤗☯️ Inspiration for this episode: from Jonathan, 3 random Mosquitos, an anonymous friend, and from one of my favorites... Ep:12 The Power of Love!! 💌

Sunglasses and headphones have a lot in common. They can get uncomfortable after thirty minutes, make our days just a little bit easier, and let everyone around us know whether or not we are interested in talking. We know this to be true, but what social cue is the right one to show? My new friend from Colby adds his perspective on his last day in Florence. I hope you enjoy! 😎 🎧 P.S. Payton Chose the powerful Intro music for this episode. Pictured: Payton's Tattoo- "Do good. See Good." He happens to be Jewish.

My latest on why I have two tattoo's, as well as what I have learned through attending the 2018 Florence Tattoo Convention. I hope you enjoy! Pictured- Me

Conversation with my newfound friends from Colby College about the importance of Manatees, Serena Williams, Technology, Mentality and Time. Shoutout to Twitter Account: @savethemanatee. I hope you enjoy this episode! 👬+👬= 🐳🎾💌 In my beautiful bedroom, Surya and I try to inquire about a Colby College Perspective on life. Pictured from left to right: Me, Surya, Peyton(Colby/a new friend that studies in Rome), Peter (Colby/Florence), and Jonathan (Colby/tennis guy/Florence)

How I think The Tortoise and the Hare directly relates to my life as well as yours. This is an attempt to promote Self Awareness coupled with Optimism. I hope this helps you get to where you want to go! 🙏🏽 🏃🏽

How I think these three traits interact within a wonderful song produced by John Mayer. At the very least you will get a wonderful song reccomendation I hope you enjoy! Pictured: Carly- My childhood doggo who taught me what unconditional love looks like.