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Welcome to the first sub-series of AligningStars called Life Lessons With Jay. In this sub-series, I will talk about life lessons I learned while in my 20s. This one hits home because we really are the sum of our decisions, and we need to be more accountable. Tune in and Lock In!

Welcome to the rebrand! This episode is all about your why and passion. Your why is your motivation and what drives you. Be centered in your why and make you are the center of your why.

Imagine dealing with a manic episode, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and more but still having to smile in front of a camera. Well meet Chay, a former Dartmouth student and model. Believe or not she lights up the world with her smile and fierce look but nothing comes easy in this world. She has fought tooth and nail to make where she is at now and there is no stopping her. If you are looking for a way to overcome obstacles, this is your chance to hear from someone who believes she is beloved and allowed faith to lead her to success.

Can you imagine starting something from just a conversation? Dillon did. Dillon created redefiningblackmasculinity by having a simple conversation with his cousin. This conversation is long over due especially as we enter a generation where masculinity s questioned based off assets, money, feelings, etc. I hope we all learn how important it is for black men to have spaces where they can be open and honest. It might lead to something great.

Do you know difference between a birth doula and a mid wife? How are you with your boundaries? As a birth doula, it can be hard to set boundaries with the new parents and parents to be, but it is necessary to make sure the job is done well.  Meet Nique, a birth doula and clinical researcher, who talks about what is like being a birth doula and setting up those boundaries to make sure she can give her best to her clients.

Have you ever heard of a death doula? It's sounds fake but it's real. There are people out here who are here to help you deal with lost of a loved one before and after they die. Chana Harvey is a death doula who has a different take than what most people feel about death. Tune in to hear how she educates people on death and talk about unhealthy ways to deal with grief.   **Again sorry for the noise sometimes. We did fix it in the upcoming episodes**

Faith in your journey is favorite important, no pun intended. On this episode, I am joined by Faith Joy Mondesire, a dance teacher who also created a website to talk about life lessons and god. She also is new to modeling but does it very well. We talk about how much God plays in one's journey and how important to believe in something in order to have the balance you desire. * We know about the noise. we tried to get it out but unfortunately nothing worked. We fix it by the third episode, Sorry in advance*

This episode we have future Dr. Sydney Johnson. Sydney is a recent Dartmouth grad going to med school. We talk about the history of medicine, inspirations and the journey of where she is heading.

Meet Amara Gordon, program manager at Microsoft! This episode we talk about black women in STEM, find out some interesting facts, and learn more about her own personal journey to her career. Representation is key!

If you are thinking about investing then this is for you! I have P1000, P200 loading Chinedum here explaining what it means to invest in the foreign exchange market. She also explain what IM Academy is and how it differs from forex. Investing is really a mindset that we as black people should and need to learn. Why not start today?

This episode we have Twan AKA Mr. Stay motivated himself. He shares his story on why he started his clothing line, what his brand means, and where you can expect to see his brand. Come get inspired by a story you will remember.

This episode I have one of the best entrepreneur I know. Everybody meet Mafia who explains why he has become so successful in his many multiple business ventures he has so far. Mafia Tattoo is not just what he does but what is brand is. A place of therapy where people can come feel good and respected for who they are. Come listen to more tips on how to build a better brand!

This episode we have the wonderful @joyousleader on the show. She is officially an author besides the fact that she is also a teacher and yoga instructor🧘🏾‍♀️Her book “40 Day Joyous Challenge” is our now on Amazon. It is #1 in Women’s Health, #1 in Spirituality, and #1 International Seller! She truly brought joy to the show! Can’t wait for you guys to hear everything! Paperback of the book comes out Dec. 16th!

This episode we have some of the N3CESSARY GANG with us. They are upcoming musicians from Haiti but grew up in Queens,NY. Fun fact: they know three different languages! We talked about their journey, what is necessary for them to succeed. We also talked about mental health in our community and learning to calm down/ growing up. Don't let the smoke fool you, we got deep. Tune in and feel free to share how you feel. Open (safe) spaces are needed!

This episode is with Shorty Jah! He is a local Brooklyn rapper who had dreams of playing ball but also rapping came naturally. We spoke about what he wants his impact to be on the industry, his mindset when he started rapping, the recent death of his friend Retro, and etc. If you don't take anything from this episode, remember that Shorty is all about positivity and that what we both want to share with world.