Today, we're doing something a little different... a cohosted episode with me and the brilliant Zulean Cruz-Díaz. A Texa-rican leadership developer who’s on a mission to help young professionals communicate, connect, and lead with confidence. Her work is all about shaping tomorrow’s leaders, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to dig into one of the most important pieces of that puzzle: mindset.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the internalized beliefs that quietly shape how we show up—like the idea that more is always better or that your worth is tied to your productivity. (Spoiler: it’s not.)

We also chat about our individual processes for getting through the day and achieving success and peace.

If you’re navigating your 20s, dealing with self-doubt, or just trying to unlearn some unhelpful norms—you’ll want to tune in to this one.

Quote of the day: - "The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow" - Jim Hightower

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I don't know about you, but my brain moves super fast and in turn, my life moves super fast. I very rarely take time to just stop, slow down, appreciate and simply... exist. What does that even mean? What does that even look like? How on earth do I not hustle or focus on productivity?

Il dolce far niente, liming, niksen, all concepts that focus on exactly that. Just being. The art of doing fuck all! Maybe this is what we need more of? What do you think?

Quote of the day: "There is more to life than increasing its speed. — Mohandas K. Gandhi"

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I’m still learning about this, but I’ve always wondered about the notion of having a racial preference. Is it ok? Is it not ok? Are there grey areas?? Why do people say they have racial preferences? Is it based in something more problematic than we realize? So many questions. In this episode, I try to unpack some of these questions through research and personal reflection.

Quote of the day:“The fact is, who we love is subtly and not so subtly influenced by society and its rigid racial hierarchies. The racism that permeates almost every aspect of our everyday lives extends to our dating preferences.” - Danielle Williams

Important disclaimer: This episode explores how societal biases shape dating preferences. It is NOT meant to shame individuals, but to examine unconscious patterns. Attraction is complex; if this challenges you, we invite you to sit with that discomfort. We’re discussing broad trends, not personal attacks. Additionally, we understand that this is just one perspective. Have a different take? DM us @notesandquotespodcast.

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This past week I've been feeling a lot of self doubt. About everything really. My future, my worth, this podcast even. I felt the need to share with you what's going on in my head.

Listen to this if you want to hear me overthink, rationalize, ramble and reassure myself as I go through thoughts we all have. Primarily, "what if it doesn't work out?"

Quote of the day: "Why not you?" - Steve Maraboli

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Have you been wondering about your future? Have you been feeling drained by the constant disastrous climate news and feeling a sense of dread about what's to come with how big the crisis is? Well, today we're getting honest about something called climate anxiety. That being, a sense of worry and nervousness rooted in uncertainty about the future due to climate change.

This is an extremely rational and common feeling. That's why today we are going to be talking about how we can start to cope in ways that are healthy, reassuring, and even hopeful.

I'm going to share my feelings with you and whether you’re new to climate conversations or have been in the fight for a while, this is an open, honest and hopefully educational chat designed to remind you: your feelings are valid, and you don’t have to be in constant worry about the state of the world.

Quote of the day: "A lack of hope leads to a lack of action and a lack action leads to a lack of hope" - Naomi Cambridge

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It's mental health awareness week and Marvel just came out with Thunderbolts*. A team of anti-heroes, castaways, and... well.. what was branded as failures. But now they are being shown in a new light. Rising from their failures and admitting their mental health struggles.

Quote of the day: Your struggles do not define you. It's how you handle them that determines who you are - Jon Jones

Today, we are chatting about this movie and it's primary theme - mental health. More specifically, not being defined by your past. Come for a chat and a minor unapologetic geek out about Marvel ;)

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If you're anything like me, you're in your early adult years and have no clue how to build a career or even what you want as a career. How the hell do people even build on, let alone enjoy Linkedin?!! Well never fear Olajumoke is here. Today we are sitting down with Olajumoka Fatoki, a certified HR professional and career coach, to discuss what you need to know about career building and how to make the most of where you are to get to where you want to be.

Quote of the day: "Visibility is not vanity, it is a necessity for impact".- Esther Ijewere

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Olajumoke Fatoki | Career Strategist - YouTube

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I've always been fascinated by art. From paintings and drawings in art galleries, to movies, theatre and songs that electrify and inspire you. Art has always been more than simply something to admire. It's a powerful force with the power to speak loudly.

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of art, but not just as it is. Today, we are looking at how art can be activism. How creative expression has challenged power, inspired movements, and told the stories that needed to be heard.

Michelangelo, Banksy, Bob Marley, Jonathan Larson and even Disney, all had something to say about the worlds they lived in. (spoiler alert: they're not the only ones)

Quote of the day: Art is not what you see, but what you make others see - Edgar Degas

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