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Talk Truth with Mario Evon

54 Episodes

61 minutes | 3 days ago
Journey to Self-Acceptance feat. Yanique Farquharson (054)
In this episode (054) of Talk Truth, I speak to Yanique Farquharson on her journey to self-acceptance. Teased about her complexion, her desire to learn and to express herself, she has overcome many struggles to get to where she is and continues to positively evolve.  Check out her journey on this episode of Tlk Trth.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/TlkTrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by M.E.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
67 minutes | 10 days ago
Fearlessness feat. Shelli Green (053)
In this episode (053) of Talk Truth, I speak to Shelli Green, a Jamaican woman who is no stranger to fearlessness, but recognized this quality in herself retrospectively, as she moved through many changes in love, career and in living in new and unfamiliar countries. Join me as she shares her unique and interesting truth.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/tlktrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by M.E.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
56 minutes | 17 days ago
My Weight Journey feat. Elva Clarke (052)
In this episode (052) of Talk Truth, I speak to my friend, Elva Clarke, about her journey with her weight. Always thought of as plump or fat ever since knowing herself, she outlines her journey from feeling a desire to be fixed to a place of greater self-acceptance.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaFIND ELVA ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/elvasticConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/tlktrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by M.E.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
49 minutes | 23 days ago
My Father's Black Experience feat. Wendel Guthrie (051)
In this episode (051) of Talk Truth, in commemoration of Black History Month, I continue the discussion around black experiences as I highlight my dad, Wendel Guthrie, and his black experience.  Though there are many differences between his black experience and mine, it is amazing to see the similarities.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/tlktrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by M.E.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
39 minutes | a month ago
My Black Experience (050)
In this episode (050) of Talk Truth, in commemoration of Black History Month I decided to share a bit about my black history.  I share many things I’ve never shared before in this much detail about my upbringing, experiences with race and discrimination and my current perspectives. Come with me on the journey of my black experience.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/tlktrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by M.E.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
58 minutes | a month ago
Seeking Clarity feat. Samantha Johnson (049)
In this episode (049) of Talk Truth, I speak to The Layman’s Doctor, Dr Samantha Johnson, about how she did aggressive introspection to identify unhealthy routines in her life, in an effort to seek clarity and take new steps to be more deliberate about taking better care of herself.  This episode is packed with gems on how to start to seek clarity in your life, especially if you are feeling lost or discouraged. Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaFIND EVERYTHING SAMANTHA JOHNSON AT:https://linktr.ee/thelaymansdrBOOKS DISCUSSED:Atomic Habits (James Clear) - https://amzn.to/3pejcKUStart With Why (Simon Sinek) - https://amzn.to/3a5l7v4The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) - https://amzn.to/3qNBxidConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/tlktrth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlktrthTwitter: http://twitter.com/tlktrthIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
53 minutes | a month ago
Living Gen Z - Truths, Myths & Everything In Between ft. Mischa Christie (048)
In this episode (048) of Talk Truth, I speak to Pharmacist, YouTuber/Content Creator, Mischa Christie, about the truths, myths and everything in between about living Gen Z in Jamaica. We traverse his perspective on the Zoomers and how they function in the workplace, with technology, in relationships and so much more.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaFIND EVERYTHING MISCHA CHRISTIE:http://instagram.com/mdc_rx (Health & Wellness Content)http://instagram.com/mdeoroc (Personal IG page)YouTube: MDC VidzTwitter: https://twitter.com/mischachristie  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischa-christie-93028868 Connect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
29 minutes | 2 months ago
Happy New Year 2021 (047)
In this episode (047) of Talk Truth, I wish you a Happy New Year and speak about my highs and lows of 2020 and my intentions for 2021 and my wonderful wishes for you.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaBOOKS:The Book of Awakening (Mark Nepo) - https://amzn.to/2MRnIALActs of Faith (Iyanla Vanzant) - https://amzn.to/3owVut0Connect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
78 minutes | 2 months ago
Mind, Body & Spirit feat. Patrice Dwyer (046)
In this episode (046), I speak to Transformational Therapist, Patrice Dwyer, about the Mind, Body & Spirit.  We speak about her journey through many jobs to finally get to one where she has a significant daily impact on the minds, bodies and spirits of many, and also how you can increase your awareness of each in your own life.Consume this podcast at: http://talktruthja.com Or https://linktr.ee/talktruthja Connect with Patrice Dwyer at:Transformation Therapist: https://instagram.com/patricetransformsjaWebsite: http://www.patricetransformsja.comhttps://linktr.ee/patricetransformsjahttp://www.instagram.com/navigatinghealthservices Connect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvon Connect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJa If you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuest Send us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have. In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use the hashtags #TlkTrth #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth. Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
55 minutes | 2 months ago
Resilience feat. Natalie Murray (045)
In this episode (045), I speak to Entrepreneur, Health Coach, Spinning Instructor and Mother, Natalie Murray, as we discuss the quality of resilience, one that her life experiences have caused her to relate to deeply.  We speak about her journey to entrepreneurship, divorce, motherhood and so much more and how she bounced back from each challenge and embraced them as life lessons.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Natalie Murray at:Health Coach: https://instagram.com/nataliemurray.jmThe Life Store (Natalie's Wellness Boutique): https://instagram.com/thelifestorejahttps://www.thelifestoreja.com/Connect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (and affiliate Links)The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Simon & Schuster) - https://amzn.to/34JH0OqYou Can Heal Your Life (Louise Hay) - https://amzn.to/2WMpkNJThe Biology of Belief (Bruce Lipton) - https://amzn.to/2WN5phHIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use the hashtags #TlkTrth #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
61 minutes | 2 months ago
Giving Back: No Cash Required feat. Simone Brown (044)
In this episode of Talk Truth, I speak to Founder and CEO of 876 Volunteer (@876Volunteer), Simone Brown, as we tackle the topic of 'Giving Back: No Cash Required' and she outlines her journey from childhood in Jamaica, to being inspired to create a non-profit organisation described as Jamaica's first volunteer promoter, which feels a bit like Tinder meets AirBnB.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
88 minutes | 3 months ago
My Journey with Prostate Cancer feat. Quinton Yearde (043)
In this episode (043), I speak to father, performer, husband, teacher and entrepreneur, Quinton Yearde about his journey with prostate cancer.  From diagnosis to treatment, we uncover the details, and also why it is so important for men to get tested and to be brave enough to speak about their experiences around this disease.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @tlktrth and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #TlkTrth.Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
64 minutes | 3 months ago
I'm a Returning Resident feat. Calee Scharschmidt (042)
In this episode (042), I speak to Jamaican Creative, Calee Scharschmidt, about moving from Jamaica to the United States of America then returning home to live in Jamaica.  We discuss many of her challenges as a mother, divorcee and everything she has encountered in finding her footing on returning home.  We tackle getting a job, interactions with old friends, dating with children and so much more.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Calee Scharschmidt at:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/supercalee Connect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #TLKTRTH and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
23 minutes | 3 months ago
Burnout, Break & Realignment (041)
This episode (041), I titled ‘Burnout, Break & Realignment’ as I speak about all that has been happening in my extended season break, and how it has affected me.  Some of the things I cover include: Why I’ve been gone for so long My intended break and why it got extended Burnout and its definition My experience with burnout How COVID made this experience unique Realignment How I became realigned and the things that I needed to do to feel realigned Why it’s important for you to take a break if you feel you need one  Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
67 minutes | 9 months ago
Happy 1-Year Anniversary Part 2 (040)
In this my final episode (040), I touch base with the remainder of my past guests of the show to see what they’ve been up to since their interview, what the feedback about their episode was like, and how speaking their truth impacted them personally.  It’s a great way to celebrate my 1-Year anniversary of Talk Truth with Mario Evon, which was May 12, 2020, and I am really grateful to have made it here and successfully create this space for myself and others to speak their truth.  Thank you, my listeners, for tuning in every week.  Nuff nuff love and blessings!Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
67 minutes | 9 months ago
Happy 1-Year Anniversary Part 1 (039)
In this episode (039), I touch base with some of the past guests of the show to see what they’ve been up to since their interview, what the feedback about their episode was like, and how speaking their truth impacted them personally.  It’s a great way to celebrate my 1-Year anniversary of Talk Truth with Mario Evon, which was May 12, 2020, and I am really grateful to have made it here and successfully create this space for myself and others to speak their truth.  Thank you, my listeners, for tuning in every week.  Nuff nuff love and blessings!Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
15 minutes | 10 months ago
The Anatomy of A Dream (038)
In this episode (038) I speak about the parts and features of a dream, then expound on a few things that you should never allow to happen to your dreams.  This is a heartfelt solo podcast inspired by my journey, as well as the passing of many legends and fellow dreamers, like many yourselves, who I wanted to honour. Enjoy.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.TRANSCRIPTION:THE ANATOMY OF A DREAM This episode was initially inspired by the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his 2017 Animation short, ‘Dear Basketball’.  I saw it for the first time after the passing of Kobe and it was truly engaging, realistic, inspiring and honest.  Without spoiling it, it describes a young boy who falls in love with basketball and does everything in his power to make it his reality.  It made me think a lot about my life and journey falling in love with music and wanting to make it my reality.In the January 2017 article by John C. Maxwell in Success Magazine, he gives a definition of a dream that I like.  He said, “A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it. A dream worth pursuing is a picture and blueprint of a person's purpose and potential.”There are so many important words in that definition such as INSPIRING, FUTURE, ENERGIZES, EMPOWERING YOU TO DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO ACHIEVE IT, BLUEPRINT OF A PERSON’S PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL.So today I wanted to talk a little bit about that blueprint, the features, parts or the anatomy of a dream.  Some of these features include: The dream has to be YOURS - The genesis of YOUR dream can only come from within you.  Caroline Myss (pronounced Mace) said: “People suffer when they pursue a life or chase a dream that doesn't belong to them.”  This powerful quote made me think of the many people that are suffering because they chased a dream that belonged to other people such as their parents or partner or some other person of influence who led to them to believe a particular path was right for them, and derail them from a path that they should have chosen. A dream must make you uncomfortable ...if even only slighty - Though I ultimately feel the fulfilment of your dreams will make you one of the happiest persons ever, nothing that you want that bad rarely ever comes easy.  I remember my first days in music college in the United States sitting in the cafeteria alone, seeing many people that looked and sounded different from me, having conversations that I couldn’t relate to, thinking ‘What in the world have I done’.  Sleeping on an uncomfortable single dorm room bed at 27 years of age, enduring brutal winters and sharing a communal shower.  Barely the worst deal in life, but it made me come to the realisation that love has to be the root of choosing many discomforts in pursuit of one passion.  The journey absolutely took me through many unregrettable discomforts to get to where I am now, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. A dream can mature, change or evolve - I remembered when I had my first dream to be an international recording artiste, it was linear and rigid, black and white, but as I matured I failed to realise that I would want different things in life and that these things would influence said dreams that I had been so unwavering about.  I’d soon recognise that life is fluid, and so it the dream.  So I had to be willing to allow universal flow to open new doors that would take me to places I had never imagined, and that my initial dream would never have gotten me. A Dream must be nurtured - In order for a dream to affect your future purpose and potential, then it must be fed to grow. Fed a diet of courage, support, research and love, and if you don’t get this nourishment from others, then you will have to find it within yourself. A dream must be connected to a purpose - This is probably one of the most important lessons I had to learn when I realised that my dream to perform couldn’t be self-serving.  If we really a talk truth, I think most singers decide to perform, to see their name in bright lights and to hold a shiny award, but the picture is so much bigger.  Charity, mentorship, influence, inspiration are just a few of the purposeful offshoots of the dream,  instead of fame, celebrity status or just mere consumption with self. I call is career masturbation, but narcissism aside, hopefully, your dream will help others.   These, in my opinion, are some of the main features of a dream, but I couldn’t share these without also sharing a few important things I don’t wish for you to let happen to your dreams: Don’t allow another to prevent your dream from happening whether through discouragement, jealousy, ignorance or lack of support. Don’t sleep on, or overthink your dream to its death - Don’t let analysis paralysis be your best friend.  Instead, just start.  It doesn’t have to be perfect, and thankfully life gives you the opportunity to tweak it and make it better. Don’t diminish your dream - Keep your dream big.  Let it be just outside of your reach.  That way you will never get bored of chasing it, and it will always push you forward.  Columnist Maureen Dowd says, “The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.”  The truth is, being average isn’t for big dreamers. Don’t be afraid to pursue your dream - To those who lack courage, think of a life filled with the regrets of never knowing what would have happened if you had tried.  That definitely always fuels me.  You have a lot less to lose than you think, except for your peace of mind, and when your peace of mind is dead, sometimes all of you dies, and that’s something we never want. Don’t accept that you don’t have a dream - To those who say ‘But I’m not passionate about anything.  I don’t have a dream.’, I ask of you to think back to your childhood and ask yourself what you wanted to become as a child.  Think about what excited you and made you happy without the judgment of parents and the expectations of adulthood.  If you’re able to find that child, then tap back into that thing, that feeling, that activity that made you come alive.  It may lead you to your dream. In the words of Joel Osteen, "Believe big and pray bold".  I believe this is good advice, and whether your dream doesn’t yet exist, stays the same, or keeps evolving...Just never stop dreaming.I dedicate this episode firstly to music.  You are my 1st unconditional love, a stern teacher about the qualities of loyalty, commitment, discipline and perseverance.  I have always loved you and I still love you and I thank you.And this episode I also dedicate to a few big dreamers that have recently passed away: Jamaican singer, Millie Small Singer, friend and my former lecturer at the Berklee College of Music, Jeff Ramsey Friend and University of Technology Faculty Member, Jamar Thelwell Multi-potentialite, NBA legend, filmmaker et al, Kobe Bryant and his talented and beautiful daughter GiGi American Singer-Songwriter, Little Richard Runner, young black man with tremendous potential, Ahmaud Arbery May your souls rest in peace, and thank you, thank you and thank you for your contributions to this world.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
48 minutes | 10 months ago
Relationship Expectations feat. Mezan Ayoka (037)
In this episode (037), I speak to Writer and Filmmaker, Mezan Ayoka, about relationship expectations, as we discuss how some of her relationship ideals were formed, what has actually played out in her life, and also her experiences with online dating.  Are you expecting from relationships too much, too little, or just the right amount?  Take a listen and see if it changes your perspective.CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEZAN AYOKA:She's an introvert, so if you need to hit her up, email her: mezanayoka@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mezanayoka/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mezanayokaBIOGRAPHY:Mezan Ayoka is a writer and filmmaker with 12 years of experience that spans advertising, copywriting, and producing and directing TV and film projects for traditional and non- traditional media. She attended the Los Angeles Film School in 2008. On returning to Jamaica, Mezan co-directed the short film Grow Jamaica Grow that placed second in the RBC Make a film in 24 Hours Competition held at the 2012 Reggae Film Festival. She wrote and directed Ding, a short film that screened at the Kingston on the Edge Urban Art Festival (2013) and at GATFFEST in June (2017). Summer School, a TV pilot written by Mezan, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the nationally recognized Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Creative Writing Competition (2014). She was awarded a JAFTA Propella! grant for Going Down a short film that premiered at the Trinidad and Tobago Film festival (2018). Going Down has screened at the Denton Black Film Festival in Texas, USA; Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival in Baltimore, USA; Rapport Festival in Brixton, UK; Women’s International Film and Arts Festival in New York, USA; and Hairouna Film Festival in Bequia Island, St. Vincent. Her feature-length screenplay ‘Bluefields’ was a semifinalist in the Screencraft Screenwriters Residency Program (2017) and was a winner of the ReelJamaica Film Lab Pitch competition. She produced Mango Wars (2017), a short film awarded funding under the JAFTA Propella! initiative. Mango Wars has screened at multiple festivals and recently won the viewers choice award at GATFFEST (2019). She founded a peer review screenwriting group where fellow screenwriters in Kingston, Jamaica can study the craft and critique/analyze pages from each other’s in-progress screenplays. She offers script notes and coverage to scripts in the development and pre-production phases. A Calabash International Literary Fund Fellow, her poetry has been published in The Caribbean Writer, POUI, Susumba’s Book Bag, Firestick, The Jamaica Observer’s Bookends and On The Dark Path: An Anthology of Fairy Tale Poetry. Her poem Under the House was the recipient of the 2018 David Hugh Literary Prize. In her free time, she can be found watching the latest superhero flick, reading (preferably on the beach) and when the moon is full she reads her poetry (out loud). Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comOrhttps://linktr.ee/talktruthjaConnect with Mario Evon at:http://linktr.ee/MarioEvon Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts tag @MarioEvon and @talk.truthja (both on Instagram) and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA, #TTwME and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
46 minutes | 10 months ago
Preserving Jamaican Culture feat. Maria Hitchins (036)
In this episode (036), I speak to Choreographer, Lecturer, Dance Advocate and Content Creator, Maria Hitchins about the preservation of Jamaican culture.  As a performer since her childhood, Maria is well-suited to discuss this topic, which is very dear to her heart.  Her group, ‘Dancers of Jamaica’, is just one of the many ways that she demonstrates performance advocacy, highlighting the achievements of Jamaican dancers across the world.  The conversation traverses what was, what is, and how we can create a better future for the preservation of one of the most revered cultures in the world.CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MARIA HITCHINS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladysoundchat/FOLLOW MARIA’S DANCE ADVOCACY GROUP, ‘DANCERS OF JAMAICA’:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancersofjamaica/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DancersofJamaica/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamaicandancersBIOGRAPHY:Maria A. Hitchins is a multifaceted Jamaican who holds a wealth of experience in Media, Tourism, Education, and Dance. She is the founder of 'Dancers of Jamaica', an award winning dance advocacy network that promotes all things dance connected to Jamaicans, at home and abroad. She has been on stage since the age of three, performed with multiple established groups such as the Jamaica Musical Theatre Company, Tony Wilson’s Modern School of Dance, Stella Maris Dance Ensemble, and has toured with Shaggy.Her performance history is complimented by roles in media as a producer for KFC’s On The Verge TV talent show, Jamaica Travel Channel and is a former production manager and producer at RE TV.Maria was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal for using dance to demonstrate the relationship between Jamaica's inflation rate and the economy, as part of a Bank Of Jamaica initiative; Last year she also remounted an exhibition titled “Di Good Tingz Dem”, which explored Jamaica’s Dancehall fashion history, as part of the Rex Nettleford Arts Conference.Miss Hitchins is an adjunct lecturer in Dancehall at the Edna Manley College, where she created the first accredited Dancehall dance courses available in the Caribbean, while pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Cultural Studies, researching the lived experiences of Jamaica’s street dancers. Find your best place to consume this podcast at:https://linktr.ee/talktruthjaORhttp://talktruthja.comConnect with Mario Evon at:Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts, tag ME, @MarioEvon and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
61 minutes | 10 months ago
Masculinity feat. Fabian Thomas (035)
In this episode (035), I speak to Mentor, Facilitator & Life Coach, Fabian Thomas as we explore the many facets of masculinity. We speak about some of the negative presentations of masculinity, where we learn masculinity from, toxic masculinity, and ways in which we can nurture more aware and well-adjusted men. This one is definitely one to listen to whether you are a woman, man or boy. Check it out!!CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FABIAN THOMAS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabian_m_thomas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FabianMThomas7/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabianmthomasFABIAN’S PERFORMANCE GROUP, TRIBE SANKOFA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribesankofa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TribeSankofa/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkUzKkLsQWeasALd5Xv7rwBIOGRAPHY:Trained at the University of the West Indies and Fordham University in the USA, Fabian has made his mark in the Humanities with over twenty years’ experience as a trainer/facilitator, lecturer, writer, an actor, a spoken word performer and director. He holds a B.A. in Communications and a M.A. in Public Communications and has used these, as well as his work in the arts, to provide vehicles for delivering a wide range of workshops to address a number of topics for corporate clients and specific demographics. Topics addressed have included team building, management and leadership skills, organizational issues, customer service, staff development and individual/team motivation. He also offers training and education in specific fields in the entertainment industry and a focused set of seminars on HIV and AIDS education.His many interests have allowed him to cater to a wide variety of clientele including the Sandals and Beaches chain of Resorts as well as many public and private sector entities.Consume this podcast at:http://talktruthja.comorhttp://marioevon.com/talk-truthAS WELL AS ON:Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RhbGstdHJ1dGgtamEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-truth-with-mario-evon/id1462859890Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fJCKnLjpgmFzQR41dfCieTuneIn: http://tun.in/pjrb4Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/UokqRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/talk-truth-with-mario-evon-WPJvpQStitcher: ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=401983&refid=stprCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2121982Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1462859890/talk-truth-with-mario-evonConnect with Mario Evon at:Website: http://www.MarioEvon.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarioEvonInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/MarioEvonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarioEvonMusicYouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MarioEvonSnapchat: @MarioEvonConnect with Talk Truth at:Email: talktruthja@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/talk.truthja Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktruthjmTwitter: http://twitter.com/TalkTruthJaIf you are interested in being a guest, complete the following form:http://smarturl.it/TalkTruthGuestSend us an email to talktruthja@gmail.com, with topics that you'd like us to discuss and any feedback you may have.In your social media posts, tag ME, @MarioEvon and use hashtags #TalkTruthJA and #METalkTruth and @talktruthja (Twitter only).Music for Podcast: Reggae Meets Soul (Outro) - Mario Evon.Photo in Podcast Artwork by Tiffany Lue-Yen.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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