First Paso Podcast with Candace Olusola

By Candace Olusola

What decision have you struggled to make because you weren't sure what your first step should be? First Paso Podcast is a podcast that helps you figure out those crucial steps to take to get you to places you dream to go. Host Candace Olusola (international keynote speaker, life coach, pharmacist, and activist) believes that every person has a story that needs to be heard, a story meant to propel others into becoming the best version of themselves. Using her story and others, she shows how healing and reciprocal love may just be one step away.

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Have the Hard Conversation

First Paso Podcast with Candace OlusolaMay 17, 2023

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Have the Hard Conversation

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses having the difficult and, potentially uncomfortable, conversation . What convo have you been hesitant to have, with whom, and why? Listen as she explains an appropriate plan to execute these types of conversations with confidence and emotional maturity every single time.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media platform to learn more.

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#FPHardConvo #communication #relationship #business #friendship #family #emotionalmaturity #difficultconversation

May 17, 202316:02

Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Future

On this episode of First Paso, international keynote speaker Raj Subrameyer shares the contrasts between how he lives and viewed life growing up and how he lives and views life today. What about your past have you believed you are incapable of overcoming to fully be your best adult self? Listen as he unpacks how he was intentional about closing the gap between his negative perception of self and his current thriving self and how that initial decision to heal changed the trajectory of his entire life. Visit https://www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more. --- Special Promotions: Get a Free E-book copy of Raj’s book https://mailchi.mp/rajsubra/free-ebook Get 50% off on all the merchandise in my online store using code PODCAST at checkout Website: http://www.rajsubra.com/ Bio: Raj Subrameyer is a Certified Tech Career and Leadership Coach, International speaker, author and IT consultant. He has over 2000 hours and 100+ clients worth of coaching experience. He uses his experiences and strategies backed by neuroscience to help mid to senior-level and C-Suite Executives to discover their zone of genius. He spent decades leading teams in huge organizations in addition to start-up companies. He has given multiple TEDx talks and is a sought-after speaker at various conferences and has been featured in numerous TV news segments, podcasts and publications, including CBS, BBC, FOX, NPR, NBC, Entrepreneur, CEOWorld Magazine, CIO and Authority Magazine, Career Addict, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success and The Good Men Project. His areas of expertise include career advancement, leadership, motivation, productivity, mental health, diversity & inclusion and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, he loves traveling and enjoying craft beer. --- Leave a voice message to be read on the show here: https://anchor.fm/firstpaso/message #FPPastFuture #introvert #selfesteem #healing #journey #change

May 10, 202350:23

You're Moving But Not Going Anywhere

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the dangers of hustle culture. What are you hustling after and not achieving to obtain? Listen as she explains why it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness, the frustrations with trying to work hard but not seeming to reach your goals, and how to find a healthier balance that could more easily lead you to where you are trying to go.
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#FPMovingNotGoing #hustle #hustleculture #busy #workhard #selfhonesty #selflove

May 03, 202325:44

Your Weakness IS Your Strength

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses how strong your weakness can be. What would you consider to be your greatest weakness? Listen as she explains how your weakness can be your strength, how your strength can be your weakness, and how to doing life with others can strengthen both your weaknesses and your strengths, ultimately strengthening your as a person.
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#FPWeaknessStrength #weakness #strength #therapy #lifecoaching #selfhonesty #selflove

Apr 26, 202328:07

You’re Surrounded, and Yet You’re Still Alone

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses what it’s like to be surrounded by people and yet still feeling alone in life. Have you ever realized that the people you’re around don’t make you feel like you’re no longer by yourself? Listen as she shares the discomfort of being in such a space, why we can feel alone despite being around people, and what to do to start on the journey to remedying the situation.
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#FPSurroundedAlone #community #healing #therapy #lifecoaching #selfhonesty #comfort #selflove

Apr 19, 202327:19

It’s Time To Tell That Secret

On this episode of First Paso, Candace explains the importance of talking about that traumatic experience you have bottled up inside. What is that secret you’ve not told a soul about? Listen as she unpacks what happens when we suppress pain for too long and why sharing the truth of what hurt you will change your life.
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#FPTellThatSecret #unhealedtrauma #healing #abuse #choice #rockbottom #emotional #spiritual #transformation

Apr 12, 202331:54

Why Is Toxicity So Tasty?

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares why we are often drawn to toxicity in our lives. What ways do you receive or perpetuate toxicity? Listen as she unpacks why being used to negativity, toxic ideologies, and poor self-perception leads you to claim them as your own identity, and what the alternative is to live a better, healthier life.
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#FPTastyToxicity #unhealthy #healing #abuse #choice #rockbottom #emotional #spiritual #transformation

Apr 05, 202329:44

You Don’t Need Closure

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares how looking for closure can become a trap. What are some answers you feel you need to move on? Listen as she unpacks how she personally (and painfully) discovered why seeking closure isn’t always a good thing, why not having a satisfying resolve is uncomfortable, and what to do when closure is not going to be a reality.
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#FPClosure #closure #resolve #ghosting

Mar 29, 202330:52

Put Your Clothes Back On!

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares what it looks like to be inappropriately intimate. Have you ever disclosed too much to the wrong people? Listen as she unpacks why we do this, how we can also be on the opposite extreme of been inappropriately hidden, and what it takes to better assess what information to share with whom.
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#FPClothesOn #intimacy #vulnerability #spiritual #intellectual #social #physical #nakedness #discernment

Mar 22, 202329:22

You NEED to get NAKED!

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the importance of having healthy levels of intimacy in your life. Have you struggled to be appropriately vulnerable with people? Listen as she unpacks what the 4 levels of intimacy are, why they step important to put in the correct order, and what to do to have a better balance of intimacy in your life to thrive as a human being.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media platform to learn more.

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#FPGetNaked #imtimacy #vulnerability #spiritual #intellectual #social #physical #nakedness #discernment

Mar 15, 202325:14

Share It With Others, Don’t Force It On Them

On this episode of First Paso, Tomi Makanjuola, aka The Vegan Nigerian, shares why she chose to change her lifestyle when it was culturally unpopular to do so. What lifestyle choice have you made or belief have you subscribed to that left you in the minority? Listen as she unpacks the impact her decision made on her personal life and connections with others, why she chose to share her journey, and what teaching what she’s learned through content creation and leading example has taught her.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media platform to learn more.

Guest Info:
Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @vegannigerian
Website: www.vegannigerian.com

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#FPShareDontForce #veganlifestyle #vegancookbook #globalcuisine #animalrights #physicalhealth #prevention #stewardship #Nigerian

Mar 08, 202346:10

Set Your Pace for Your Journey

On this episode of First Paso, musician Jonathan Blackburn is back to share an update on how his music career has evolved since he was last on the show. How do you set your own pace while regulating your feelings towards others on similar journeys moving at different paces as you? Listen as he shares what lessons he’s learned thus far on his journey, what he does to manage comparison and minimize the possibility jealousy towards other artists, and how taking his first paso years ago has led him to touring with an up and rising artist and releasing his first official single on Spotify.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
Subscribe to Jonathan’s Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1SsU6b2Nl3FBuFQn7orQDA?si=_NhBXLmSQwi2xa7ycwClrw
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#FPYourPaceYourJourney #professionalmusician #spotify #dropsingle #theprocess #tourlife #songwriting #comparison #jealousy #longevity

Mar 01, 202301:14:43

Check… Check… Checkmate: 10 Ways to Overcame Trials

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses how to press through even the most difficult of trials. What trials have you faced recently that you feel that you’re struggling to get through? Listen as she explains 10 strategies she took to get through her trials and tribulations of 2022, how they’ve led to the miraculous in her life, and how you can be encouraged to press through your most challenging seasons of life with hope.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPCheckCheckmate #overcome #trialsandtribulations #defeated #transition #breakthrough #therapy #physical #mental #emotional #spiritual #firststep #firstpaso

Feb 22, 202340:24

The Two Phases of Freedom

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses how living a life free to be who you were purposed to be isn’t as straightforward as we’d like for it to be. What have you found to be challenging in your journey to living fully free? Listen as she explains the 2 phases of freedom, what makes them both important, and how you can enter into and persevere in both.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FP2PhasesFreedom #freedom #legal #functional #transition #process #sanctification #physical #mental #emotional #spiritual #firststep #firstpaso

Nov 30, 202234:01

Your Heart Posture Might Be Holding You Back

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the importance of doing a heart check as you pursue your dreams. Are you finding it difficult to see the results that you want and are getting frustrated trying to figure out why? Listen as she shares and unpacks 5 steps to take to assess if your heart doesn’t have the purest intentions as you press forward toward successful outcomes.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPHeartPosture #jealousy #wilderness #pride #arrogance #resentment #verbalabuse #negativeselftalk #accountability #honesty #heartcheck #firstpaso

Nov 23, 202222:20

The First Paso is the Best Paso

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses why taking your first step is the best decision you can make for yourself. Have you finally made the decision to choose a life of real wholeness and freedom? Listen as she shares and unpacks the 3 phases of taking a first paso and what she’s learned in each of those seasons in her own life.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPFirstPasoBestPaso #egypt #wilderness #promisedland #freedom #wholeness #pressin #moveforward #dontquit #newyou #thankful #gratitude #firstpaso

Nov 16, 202227:31

Your Today is For Someone’s Tomorrow

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the importance of checking your heart posture regarding what’s on your plate today. What have you being struggling with or worried about? Listen as she reveals why what you can see is not the full picture and why understanding this makes a world of a difference for how you chose to press on.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPSomeonesTomorrow #growth #maturity #failure #success #lifelessons #future #truelove #firstpaso

Nov 09, 202228:31

It May Take You A Few Times To Get It… and That’s OK

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the process of imperfectly learning, growing in wisdom and understanding, and executing the lessons. What have you recently learned that hasn’t been the smoothest concept to grasp? Listen as she reveals 7 ways to grow and mature with the acceptance of the good, bad, and ugly that gets us to those spaces of life.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPTakeAFewTimes #growth #maturity #wisdom #discernment #learning #trytryagain #transformation #firstpaso

Nov 02, 202230:37

You’re Never Incapable of Learning Something New

***NOTE: This episode was recorded in Spring 2022.
On this episode of First Paso, Candace's brother, linguistic physician and language coach Kellon Olusola, MD, shares how he taught himself to successfully learn new challenging information. Have you ever doubted your ability to learn something new because of a lack of confidence in your intellect or feeling like you’re “too old” to learn new things? Listen as he unpacks how a little bit of curiosity and a whole lot of determination can help you grow a passion to keep learning anything you desire through both successful and failed attempts to eventually become a pro.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
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#FPLearnSomethingNew #education #learning #languagelearning #linguistics #trailanderror #teacholddognewtricks #anythingispossible #trynewthings #youcandoit #sisepuede #learn #grow #success #fail #learnfromfailure #capable #firstpaso #podcastlife #blackpodcasters

Oct 26, 202201:29:27

You're Not the Mistakes You’ve Made

On this episode of First Paso, Jolene Combs shares how she spent years running away from her problems. Have you ever done things to escape a reality you didn’t want to face? Listen as she unpacks how making the tough decisions to final stop running and address what she was running away from opened doors to her receiving the best blessings of life.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
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Blog: jolenecombs.wixsite.com/faithfulramblings
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/mrs.jolene.combs, Instagram.com/lex_park_mom
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#FPMistakes #missionary #runningaway #stoprunning #sahm #facereality #blessings #redemptionstory #redeemeed #forgiven #renewed #restores #newhope #truelove #notyourmistakes #healing #newbeginnings #firstpaso #podcastlife #blackpodcasters

Oct 19, 202201:00:41

You Don't Have To Figure It All Out Alone

On this episode of First Paso, Mary Katherine Wathen shares how she decided to start her own business after working in corporate America and becoming a stay-at-home mom. Have you ever desired to do something burning in your heart, but weren't sure if it was possible? Listen as she unpacks how finding the balance in being both a wife and mompreneur, with all its ups and downs, has only strengthened her in her calling when she chose not to rely on self for the full strength to endure.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
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Website: www.westofperfection.org/home
Podcast: heygirlwateryourgrass.podbean.com/
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#FPFigureItOut #mompreneur #workingmom #godsdaughter #sahm #worklifebalance #boundaries #allornothing #firstpaso

Oct 12, 202234:20

Don't Just Take Notice

On this episode of First Paso, freelancer, podcaster, and musician Allison Preisinger-Heggins shares how she took a bold move as a white woman to amplify black voices. Have you ever taken notice of something moving from a culture or lifestyle outside of your own so much so that you shared it with the world? Listen as she unpacks how starting a podcast to share the stories of black people has impacted the way that she sees the world beyond the mic.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
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Podcast: www.takenoticepodcast.org/?lang=es
Social Media: @takenoticepodcast
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#FPTakeNotice#blackvoices #podcaster #blendedfamily #blacklivesmatter #reachacrosstheaisle #firstpaso

Oct 05, 202251:42

Use the Last Anchor to Brace Through Your Current Storm

On this episode of First Paso, mental health therapist and coach Noelle Carson Nathan shares a series of "first pasos" from career changes, big moves, and severe chronic illness. Have you ever gotten through stormy seasons of life, only to later find yourself in what seems like a bigger storm than the last? Listen as she unpacks how remembering what grounded you in seasons past can be an anchor of positivity for seasons present and seasons to come.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on any social media to learn more.
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IG: Instagram.com/_thereal_noelle
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#FPStormAnchor #lupusawareness #careerswitch #transitions #leapoffaith #positivity #change

Sep 28, 202248:28

Am I Gonna Regret This?

On this episode of First Paso, podcast host of Purpose Driven Risks Brandon Strachan explains the process of making the decision to move to a new state and change careers. Have you ever considered making multiple major life shifts at the same time? Listen as he unpacks the obstacles he had to navigate before finalizing his decision, and how he handled processing whether or not the move and career switch (as well as another plot twist decision) were the right things to do once he had already officially done them.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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IG: instagram.com/iambrandonstrachan, instagram.com/purposedrivenriskspodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCvZWJ8Rc4gU-7xL0d04bnuQ
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#FPRegretThis #bigmove #careerswitch #transitions #leapoffaith #growingup #change

Sep 21, 202245:31

You Need To Call Your Mom

For suicide prevention month, on today's episode of First Paso, De'Shera Milan (speaker, life coach) unpacks her story of struggling with mental health. Have you ever found yourself contemplating whether life itself was worth living? Listen as she shares what it took for her to come out of her darkest hour and what she does to stay walking in the light today.
Visit www.CandaceOlusola.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms to learn more.
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To learn more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, go to: 988lifeline.org/
#FPCallMom #suicideprevention #suicidalideation #suicidalthoughts #lifeoverdeath #darknessintolight #newhope

Sep 14, 202201:00:51

The Pressure of “Supposed To”

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares how thinking we’re “supposed to” do or accomplish certain things be certain times is the wrong way to look at life. What things have you told yourself you’re “supposed to” do and in what time frame? Listen as she reveals a healthier way to want to accomplish certain goals and aspirations in life, as well as appreciate what’s already transpired in life up until this point.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPSupposedTo #expectations #pressure #hope #disappointment #learning #growth

Sep 07, 202228:53

Be Your Own Hype Person

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses why it is important to be proud of yourself no matter what. Do you find it easy or difficult to celebrate yourself? Listen as she explains how looking at yourself, assessing what you do, and extrapolating the lessons in the most positive light is one of the best things you can do for you.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
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#FPHypePerson #celebrateyou #selflove #positivity #hype #nonegativity #lessons

Aug 31, 202218:41

Life One Year After The Resignation

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the story of how she reached the decision to leave her career a year ago (August 23rd, 2021).
What majorly unexpected life shifts have you made? Listen as she reflects on what she’s taken away from the first full year away from pharmacy practice.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPLifeAfterResignation #resignation #resign #pharmacy #pizzaisnotworking #iquit #intotheunknown

Aug 24, 202228:47

Your Standard Is Shaped By Your Brokenness

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses how a lack of healing can affect how you set your standards in life.
What standards have you set due to hurt you’ve experienced in your life? Listen as she unpacks 3 honest questions to ask yourself in discovery why you have areas of brokenness and how to heal and set healthier standards.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPStandardIsBroken #brokencup #standards #mindsetshift #breakfree #selflove #healing

Aug 17, 202221:23

Break Free from Victim Mentality

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the nuances of living with a victim mentality.
Are you hindered by victim mentality? Listen as she unpacks 3 important questions to ask yourself to assess where you are in how you discuss being a victim and shares why this mindset shift can change your life forever.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPVictimMentality #victimmentality #victim #mindsetshift #breakfree #selflove #identity
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Aug 10, 202226:45

Purpose or Passion?

On this episode of First Paso, Candace breaks down the difference between purpose and passion.
Are you driven by purpose or passion?
Listen as she unpacks why being purpose-driven is more sustainable in life than being driven by passion, and how passion isn’t always needed to fulfill your purpose.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPPurposePassion #purpose #passion #calling #career #job #work

Aug 03, 202226:34

The Power of the Tongue

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the power of the tongue in your own life. What do you say to yourself on a daily basis that you believe to be true? Listen as she unpacked 3 ways to utilize the tongue’s natural power for speaking and prophesying goodness over yourself. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPPoweroftheTongue #sticksandstones #tongue #internaldialogue #flipthescript #prophecy #selflove #kindness
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Jul 27, 202227:09

How to Escape Your Job to Live the Free Nomad Life

On this episode of First Paso, clarity coach, double TedX speaker, and YouTuber Rachel Smets shares how burnout in her corporate job led to her leaving her 9-5 and selling her house to live her dream across the world. What has caused you to delay leaving your job to pursue what you believe you should be pursuing instead? Listen as Rachel unpacks overcoming debilitating fears to make life-changing decisions that could open the door to your life of freedom.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPQuitYourJob #quittingdayjob #freedom #nomadlife #travel
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Jul 20, 202242:55

Why Your Healing Is Not For You

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about the most important reason why you need to heal. What drives you to want to be healed? Listen as she shares why your intentional healing process is crucial for you to live out your purpose. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPHealingNotYours #healtheworld #breakfree #healing #beyondyou #masterkey #healonpurpose #healforpurpose
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Jul 13, 202222:36

3 Ways To Fine Tune Your Discernment

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about discernment vs anxiety, paranoia, or feeling overwhelmed. How do you know when you’re discerning a situation properly? Listen as she shares 3 ways to improve your ability to discern a dynamic of a situation or the spirit of a person, and why it’s important to know the difference between what is right vs what is almost right.
Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media to learn more.
#FPDiscernment #discern #sixthsense #unction #anxiety #paranoia #spiritualdiscernment
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Jul 06, 202218:13

5 Key Steps to Successful Reconciliation No Matter the Outcome

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about reconciling with others. How have you gone through the reconciliation process? Listen as she shares 5 major steps to approach reconciling with others successfully no matter the outcome. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPReconcile #reconcile #relationships #friendships #mending #restoration #humility // To follow her NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL, The Sweet Life with Candace Olusola, go to youtube.com/channel/UCpQVIt96Z2jLPjmB5R65Ssw today, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you’ll always know when she’s posted something new! // To listen to the introductory episode of her NEW PODCAST, #PizzaIsNotWorking Podcast, go to Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pharmacy-podcast-network/id309303712?i=1000565786765 or Spotify podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/54ciqEjbzlyDb90PgmFTr5?si=OY9PgU5LSWSkkX9w5gthyA today!

Jun 29, 202230:27

You Need to Breakup, But Don’t Want To… How?!

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about breakups. Have you ever needed to break with someone or something, but had no desire to do so? Listen as she shares some tips to approach an undesired separation. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPDontWannaBreakup #breakups #relationships #friendships #separation // To follow her NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL, The Sweet Life with Candace Olusola, go to youtube.com/channel/UCpQVIt96Z2jLPjmB5R65Ssw today, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you’ll always know when she’s posted something new!

Jun 22, 202230:08

How to Be Grateful That You’re Still Here

**TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics briefly mentioned.** On this episode of First Paso, Candace goes through a gratitude exercise she goes through with her coaching clients. What have you gone through previously that you can be thankful for today? Listen as she shares some experiences she can reminisce on when she needs encouragement for her today. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPImStillHere #gratitude #makingit #madeitthrough #freedom // To listen to the introductory episode of her NEW PODCAST, #PizzaIsNotWorking Podcast, go to Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pharmacy-podcast-network/id309303712?i=1000565786765 or Spotify podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/54ciqEjbzlyDb90PgmFTr5?si=OY9PgU5LSWSkkX9w5gthyA today!

Jun 15, 202230:00

Why Do You ACTUALLY Think and Feel That Way?

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks a topic she called the Screaming Inner Toddler. Do you know the why behind your thoughts or emotions? Listen as she unveils 3 options to discover and appropriately address (or enable) the root cause for the feelings you feel and the thoughts you think. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPToddler #truth #feelings #thoughts #freedom #rootcause

Jun 08, 202227:39

How to Unlock Your Greatness, KEY #5

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the fifth and final key to unlocking your greatness and becoming extraordinary and uncommon. What are the truths about yourself that you now have the freedom of running through life with? Listen as she unpacks how to not reject truth, but to receive it uncomfortably for the purpose of a lasting breakthrough. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPUnlockGreatness5 #extraordinaryanduncommon #readytorun #embrace #breakthrough #healing #desire #fears #insecurities #greatness

Jun 01, 202222:05

How to Unlock Your Greatness, KEY #4

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the fourth key to unlocking your greatness and becoming extraordinary and uncommon. What new truth do you see about yourself that you can choose to embrace fully? Listen as she unpacks how to not reject truth, but to receive it uncomfortably for the purpose of a lasting breakthrough. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPUnlockGreatness4 #extraordinaryanduncommon #embrace #breakthrough #healing #desire #fears #insecurities #greatness

May 25, 202220:27

How to Unlock Your Greatness, KEY #3

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the third key to unlocking your greatness and becoming extraordinary and uncommon. How badly do you desire to live a consistently liberating and fulfilling life? Listen as she walks you through another exercise that could get you in the track to changing the course of your life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPUnlockGreatness3 #extraordinaryanduncommon #breakthrough #healing #desire #fears #insecurities #greatness

May 18, 202223:04

How to Unlock Your Greatness, KEY #2

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the second key to unlocking your greatness and becoming extraordinary and uncommon. How badly do you desire to live a consistently liberating and fulfilling life? Listen as she walks you through another exercise that could get you in the track to changing the course of your life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPUnlockGreatness2 #extraordinaryanduncommon #breakthrough #healing #desire #fears #insecurities #greatness

May 11, 202218:55

How to Unlock Your Greatness, Key #1

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares the first key to unlocking your greatness and becoming extraordinary and uncommon. What are the things that instilled fear or insecurities in your life? Listen as she walks you through an exercise that could get you in the track to changing the course of your life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPUnlockGreatness1 #extraordinaryanduncommon #breakthrough #healing #fears #insecurities #greatness

May 04, 202218:22

This Decision Could Be Dangerous

On this episode of First Paso, voice actor Josh Zagoren talks about how he decided to be in The Chosen TV Series. What do you do when a decision you are left to make could be a little dangerous to the trajectory of your future? Listen as he shares what pros and cons he weighed out that led him to finally be in The Chosen Season 2, and the pleasant surprise that came. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPDangerousDecision #TheChosen #TheChosenTVSeries #JoshZagoren #DallasJenkins #JonathanRoumie #DangerousDecisions

Apr 27, 202256:05

Is My Success Also My Identity?

On this episode of First Paso, Candace addresses a question posed regarding separating one’s achievements and self-identity from each other. Do you think your academic and career success are synonymous to who you are? Listen as she shares 5 ways to differentiate between who you are and what you achieve in life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPSuccessandID #Academics #Career #Identity #Success

Apr 20, 202225:41

The Inverse Golden Rule

On this episode of First Paso, Candace wonders why we emphasize the Golden Rule when it pertains to others, but not toward ourselves. Do you treat yourself the way you would like to be treated, or is that something you struggle with? Listen as she shares how we often have a harder time treating ourselves with the level of care we are willing to dish out to others, and what it would take to change that reality. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPInverseGoldenRule #TheGoldenRule #SelfLove

Apr 13, 202219:53

I’m Paralyzed

On this episode of First Paso, Candace references at a big secret she’s been keeping that’s had her paralyzed with hesitation. What have you been scared to start? Listen as she shares why it is important to start before you’re ready, before the fear has left you, and the impact that will have long term. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPImParalyzed #StartAfraid #Scared

Apr 06, 202220:54

Hug Me

**Trigger warning: This episode momentarily addresses sexual assault & abuse.** On this episode of First Paso, Erica Scott (pronouns: she/they) discusses the importance of choosing to love yourself, especially after years of unhealthy physical touch. What have you chosen to do to facilitate your own healing process to loving itself? Listen as they share how learning healthy content and expressing their boundaries through cuddle parties has led them to co-author a book and educate others to do the same. Visit https://www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPHugMe #CuddleParties #Consent #SelfLove

Mar 30, 202243:22

Started from the Bottom, Now We’re Here

On this episode of First Paso, Nicole Wilhelm shares her story of being hopeless and homeless to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur. How have you turned your life around? Listen as she, as a black Filipina American, shares what pivotal moments in her life took her on a trajectory for mental home ownership and welcoming people to their own home. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPBottomToHere #WomensHistoryMonth #RealEstate #MentalHealth

Mar 23, 202201:09:55

Breaking Free

On this episode of First Paso, author, certified life coach, paid speaker and blogger Alicia Renee shares her story of leaving her marriage weeks shy of the start of a global pandemic. In what ways have a lack of self-worth and toxic love affected your life? Listen as she takes us on a journey through low self-esteem, divorce, a major move, perfect timing, and personal rebirth. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPBreakingFree #InternationalWomensDay

Mar 16, 202238:19

Braveheart

On this episode of First Paso, life coach Kavitha the Coach shares her story of making a major life-altering decision despite her cultural norms in India. What have you done to stand up for your rights as a human being? Listen as she takes us on a journey through life, education, divorce, and true love. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPBraveheart #InternationalWomensDay

Mar 09, 202232:38

The Court Is Now in Session

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discussed the importance of seeing your pain. What pain have you been running away from? Listen as she unpacks the 4 best ways to see and heal from your pain. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPInSession

Mar 02, 202225:08

Goodbye Forever

On this episode of First Paso, author Leah Stine had to make a decision to end contact with an immediate family member. What clear boundaries have you thought to make with a family member and why? Listen as Leah shared the unexpected consequences of her decision and why she still stands true to her decision despite it all. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPGoodbyeForever

Feb 23, 202247:59

The Dark Ages, Part 4

On this episode of First Paso, Candace gets a small group of black millennials from across the US and Canada to have another raw, honest conversation reflecting on the last 2 years as they pertain to racism. What are your thoughts on the racial state of North America? Listen as we pose questions, express our emotions, and try to encourage one another to hold on to hope still. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPTheDarkAges4

Feb 16, 202201:29:32

The Real Diagnosis, Part 2

On this episode of First Paso, Laura de Sans continues to share why she left her career as a physician to pursue a career of coaching and the impact that it’s made on how she views her own life and the lives of others. Has something ever taken you by surprise enough to change the entire course of your life? Listen as Laura reveals more of why she found coaching to be more sustainably impactful for her clients than medicine was for her patients. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPRealDx

Feb 09, 202225:06

The Real Diagnosis, Part 1

On this episode of First Paso, Laura de Sans, MD shares why she left her career as a physician to pursue a career of coaching. Has something ever taken you by surprise enough to change the entire course of your life? Listen as Laura reveals why she found coaching to be more sustainably impactful for her clients than medicine was for her patients. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPRealDx

Feb 02, 202234:52

Black Keys

On this episode of First Paso, Jae Emmanuel shares what caused him to start his own fusion record label. What do you do when living the stereotype is the solution? Listen as Jae unpacks the process of making the best out of the resources that were provided him as a black man in America navigating stereotypes. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPBlackKeys

Jan 26, 202245:22

The Mind Map

On this episode of First Paso, Ryan Becker, host of Absurdity Podcast, shares the moment he decided to find out whether or not he had ADHD. Have you ever gone through life wondering why something you did was so much harder than it seemed to be for everyone else? Listen as Ryan walks us through the highs and lows of finding out a life-pivoting truth he had long desired to know the answer to. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPadultADHD #ADHD #mentalhealth

Jan 19, 202241:33

I Bless the Rains Down in Africa

On this episode of First Paso, Karl Lindsay, host of the The Overflow Podcast, shares the pivotal moment when one statistic shattered his entire worldview. Has something seemingly small ever surprisingly shifted the trajectory of your entire life? Listen as Karl reveals his how a decide between instant recreation or dedicated service led him to planting his heart in the plains of Sub-Saharan Africa. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPBlessAfrica

Jan 12, 202243:13

True Love

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses her take on what love really is. How do you know if the love is real? Listen as Candace shares how true love is more attainable than we think and how we can cultivate more of it in our own lives. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic. #FPTrueLove

Jan 05, 202213:44

The Race of Auld Lang Syne

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about how we can miss out on training well for the races that come up in life. What parts of your life are you trying to sprint through instead of prepare well enough for to run as a marathon? Listen as Candace helps us ponder on how we could step into 2022 prepared to lay a solid foundation that will outlast us. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPRaceALS

Dec 29, 202120:33

Grab Your Flashlight

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about that how darkness can seem to take captive of who we are, but it doesn’t have to. Are you ready to choose healing? Listen as Candace challenges us to grab a flashlight to go into the depths of the darkest spaces in our lives. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPFlashlight

Dec 22, 202118:21

In the Eye of the Storm

On this episode of First Paso, Candace tells the story of how she flew to Kentucky during the devastating tornadoes. What storms have you experienced in your life? Listen as Candace explains why she had total peace in her storm, and how you have access to that same peace in yours. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso on social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPEyeOfTheStorm // To help Kentucky tornado victims, click here: www.redcross.org/local/kentucky.html.

Dec 15, 202122:55

A Season of Transition

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares what it’s like to make a major shift in life. Have you ever transitioned from one path to a completely different one? Listen as Candace unpacks what her most recent life transition has been and what she’s learned thus far. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPSeasonOfTransition

Dec 08, 202120:42

Many Facets of a Starr

On this episode of First Paso, author and podcast host Amelia Starr shares how she finally stepped out to write her memoir. What special gifts have you used to break free from shackled life experiences? Listen as Amelia unpacks how her love for writing was the very key she needed to get through one of the most fearful seasons of her life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com/podcast or @CandaceOlusola social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPFacetsStarr

Dec 01, 202140:04

Remove the Lid

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about the hindering power of limiting beliefs. What have you convinced yourself is forever the unfortunate reality of your life? Listen as Candace shares how a shift in mindset and self-talk can ultimately revolutionize how you move in the world. Visit www.FirstPaso.com/podcast or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPRemoveTheLid

Nov 24, 202116:02

Microwaved or Marinated?

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the difference between wanting everything now versus taking the time to soak in the process. Have you ever battled with trying to be patient going after your goals and dreams? Listen as Candace shares how to slow down and enjoy being marinated through life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com/podcast or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPMarinated

Nov 17, 202120:44

The Caged Bird

On this episode of First Paso, Candace reveals the truth about resentment. Have you ever felt so wronged that you justified why you’ve held on to resentment for so long? Listen as Candace shares what resentment really is, and what you can do to be freed from it. Visit www.FirstPaso.com/podcast or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPCagedBird

Nov 17, 202125:22

Pieces to the Puzzle

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the complexities of living out the step-by-step life. Have you ever wanted a blueprint or checklist of things to do before you made any moves in a certain area of your life? Listen as Candace shares how to work with what you have right in front of you. Visit www.FirstPaso.com/podcast or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPPuzzlePieces

Nov 03, 202120:18

Be Not Afraid

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses things that scare us the most. What scares you so much that it’s paralyzed you, preventing you from moving forward? Listen as Candace shares 5 tips to overcome your fears every single time. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPBeNotAfraid #afraid #scared #moveforward

Oct 27, 202134:32

Into The Unknown

On this episode of First Paso, Candace opens up about taking a leap of faith in a direction that’s not as clear and straightforward as the road she’s always traveled. Have you ever felt stuck in a situation because you didn’t believe there to be another road for you to take? Listen as Candace shares how leaving her steady, predictable career for a completely autonomous venture has liberated her in the best way possible. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPIntoTheUnknown

Oct 20, 202134:02

The Wonderful World of Make Belief

On this episode of First Paso, Calvin Nowell of Cmon Creative shares the moment he decided to bet on himself. What is preventing you from believing enough in yourself to bet on yourself? Listen as Calvin describes the power of imagination, his step into the manifestation of a dream - and how Oprah was all for it! Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPMakeBelief

Oct 13, 202149:41

Triggered

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks what triggers are and the why behind them. What triggers you? Listen as Candace gets candid about the triggers that used to hold her back, and how anyone can dig deep in honesty about their own triggers. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTriggered

Oct 06, 202153:59

The Solid Rock

On this episode of First Paso, Candace discusses the distance between what you feel and what you think. Do you think there could be anything more important than your emotions or thoughts? Listen as Candace reveals a third and even fourth component that may change the way you answer that question. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheSolidRock #feelings #emotions #thoughts #know #truth

Sep 29, 202138:21

I’ll Be Seeing You

On this episode of First Paso, Candace talks about the grieving process. How do you grieve a loss? Listen as Candace unpacks how she is dealing with the loss of a dear loved one. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPIllBeSeeingYou #loss #grieve #death #COVID #missing

Jul 21, 202126:17

Through Her Eyes

On this episode of First Paso, Nikole Lim, author of Liberation is Here and head of nonprofit organization “Freely In Hope,” delves into the process of being moved by the stories of others enough to switch careers and do something about it. Have you been moved to action, or do you desire to make a difference, but are unsure of how? Listen as Nikole shares how she didn’t feel she was doing enough to impact young women and how a career change has fulfilled her hopes for them in ways unexpected. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPThroughHerEyes

Jul 14, 202156:28

The Weight is Over

On this episode of First Paso, Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit and Fit2Fat2Forty is back to unpack how his recent journey back to fit impacted him, even as challenging as it was. When have you taken the opportunity to tough something out, to push through moments of feeling defeated, only to find a better you on the other side? Listen as Drew explains what this journey has meant to him in comparison to his first journey, and how his life is better because of it. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheWeightIsOver

Jul 07, 202155:10

The Boomerang

On this episode of First Paso, Emilia Davidson shares returning to an industry she left with certainty. Have you ever thought you hated what you did and turned out it was just the wrong angle? Listen as Emilia unpacks her return to the industry in a surprisingly fitting manner. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on all social media platforms with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheBoomerang

Jun 30, 202156:25

Living in the Paradox

On this episode of First Paso, author and cancer survivor Indira Kaur Ahluwalia shares what it is like to live life with seemingly conflicting thoughts and emotions. When have you lived with a paradox of emotions and thoughts? Listen as Indira breaks down how to manage fighting through Stage IV breast cancer with fear and hope working together. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola on social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPLivingInTheParadox

Jun 23, 202101:13:43

Dear Candace

On this episode of First Paso, host Candace Olusola shares a few things she wishes she could have told her younger self. What would you tell your younger self knowing what you know now? Listen as Candace looks back on her life and vulnerably imparts wisdom on little Candace. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPDearCandace

Jun 16, 202128:17

Pon De Replay

On this episode of First Paso, host Candace Olusola takes us down memory lane by sharing clips from the top 10 most listened to episodes from this past year. What lessons have you taken away from some of your favorite First Paso episodes? Join Candace as she reminisces on some of what she took away from these episodes and your comments. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPPonDeReplay

Jun 09, 202101:07:48

Making Moves

On this episode of First Paso, Darnisha Thomas unpacks having to make a decision that was never in her plans. When have you had plans change in an unexpected way? Listen as Darnisha explains not only what caused her to move across the country when she didn’t initially want to, but how that move 2 years ago has continued to surprise and stretch her for the better. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPMakingMoves

Jun 02, 202149:00

The Steel Magnolia

On this episode of First Paso, Shana Browne shares how she came to realize she could fuse two sides of herself to be a successful entrepreneur. Have you ever stepped into an arena that you did not think you were supposed to or could step into due to cultural norms and the status quo? Listen as Shana walks us through her journey of starting her own small business and how the challenges to try have continued to stretch her. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheSteelMagnolia

May 26, 202155:15

Lights, Camera, Action!

On this episode of First Paso, Kevin Christenson unfolds his journey to working in his passion instead of something he was just good at. Is it wrong to go down a path different from what you received a college degree in? Listen as Kevin takes us on the journey through what led him to strive toward making what others called a hobby his lived-out reality. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @CandaceOlusola social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPLightsCameraAction

May 19, 202155:17

Didn’t See That Coming

On this episode of First Paso, Petrina Turner unpacks how she made a career pivot that landed her in an unexpected reality. Have you ever considered dropping what you know to pursue something you didn’t? Listen as Petrina explains her journey to financial freedom led to an unexpected birthing of the rest of her story. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPDidntSeeThatComing

May 12, 202149:43

I Made Up My Mind

On this episode of First Paso, Uche, host of podcast “Let’s Talk About Us With Uche,” shares how estranged familial relationships led to him hitting a mental rock bottom. Have aspects of your upbringing taken you to dark mental places that led you to have to make drastic decisions? Listen as Uche unpacks how making a series of personal, life-saving decisions were his first pasos toward healing his mental health and rising above his past. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or @FirstPaso social media with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPIMadeUpMyMind

May 05, 202138:43

I’m Awesome

On this episode of First Paso, Emily Lush, her mom Teresa Lush and sister Maggie Humphrey, share how life has been as a family with a child with Down Syndrome. Are you a family member seeking ways to provide a special needs family member with the tools and confidence they need to be their best self in a loving, understanding environment? Listen as they share how wonderful and joyous having a special needs family member can be, and how awesome you truly are if you are a special needs person. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPImAwesome

Apr 28, 202151:19

The Sound of Silence

On this episode of First Paso, Ebony James shares the process she went through to liberate herself from hidden shame. Is there a part of you locked inside due to the shame you feel inside and the fear of letting the world know? Listen as Ebony explains what speaking her truth has done for her life and her relationships. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheSoundOfSilence

Apr 21, 202139:36

The Breakthrough

On this episode of First Paso, Coach April Griffith shares how she was deeply impacted by 1 person's view of her physical self. Have you subconsciously been holding yourself back due to the negative comments of others? Listen as Coach April unpacks how she pivoted in her mindset to empower others to do the same. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPTheBreakthrough

Apr 14, 202101:10:25

Sólo Lo Suficiente (Just Enough)

On this episode of First Paso, David Yépez shares how he asked a question and received the answer in a unique manner. Do you place your identity in what you do and what you possess, or in who you are? Take a moment to listen to David walk us through all the lessons he learned about himself during a stressful financial shift in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPJustEnough// En este episodio de First Paso, David Yépez comparte cómo hizo una pregunta y recibió la respuesta de una manera única. ¿Pones tu identidad en lo que haces y en lo que posees, o en quién eres? Tómese un momento para escuchar a David explicarnos todas las lecciones que aprendió sobre sí mismo durante un cambio financiero estresante en medio de la pandemia de COVID. Visite www.FirstPaso.com o los sitios de redes sociales de FP con preguntas y comentarios sobre este tema para compartir en un episodio futuro. #FPSóloLoSuficiente

Apr 07, 202101:10:05