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2024Ward! It’s open door season and time to move forward through every experience that is waiting for you!!

This episode is one with a call to action-MARCH FORWARD out of stagnation and settling! There is so much MORE in 2024! More to be, more to see, more to give, more to receive! There’s a Gift with your name on it, right on the other side of settling! Today’s the day… MARCH!!

It’s LEAP OF FAITH Year 2024WARD! It is time for us to recognize what fear has been holding us back from! This is the perfect opportunity to consider the thing that has been in our hearts to do that has been hindered by lack of faith or fear! The dictionary defines leap as a quick movement. As we move quickly forward in this New Year, let us embrace ALL that this time in intended to yield!

This episode is a reminder that it’s time to shine! This is a reminder to be free from other people’s assessment of your worth. This episode is a reminder that this is a unique time of moving forward we’re in a LEAP year for a monumental Leap of Faith!

Every first Friday of the month, we will have a flashback from a vintage listen boys and girls episode that relates to our progress forward this year!! The flashback episode for the #ListenBoysAndGirlsPodcast for this week airs TODAY and will be available at 8 a.m. Heard on #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Breaker #RadioPublic #Overcast #pocketcasts

This week’s episodes originally aired February 2, 2021 and was one of our most popular episodes ! This episode tells the truth about ENVY. Yes, the old green-eyed monster IS real but that dragon can be slayed with constant gratitude and thankfulness for YOUR own blessings! IN 2024WARD we have the power to BE FREE from every bondage! To hear this episode go on over to YOUR favorite place to listen to podcasts and check it out!

Freedom from anger is such a needed place of liberation. So much of what fuels the negativity in the world is veiled under the blanket of anger. But what’s REALLY behind the fury? Freedom from anything FIRST requires the acknowledgement of its dangerous clutch! Tune in to part 1 of our Freedom Friday conversation about ANGER!

This episode is a reminder that in order to embrace FAITH we have to release FEAR!

Taking steps to free ourselves from the bondage of utility. Settling for being useful instead of intentionally being fruitful is a thing of the past! We are moving 2024WARD!!

Well Hello!!! Season 6 begins 1/5/24 with renewed FOCUS! Our goal is to move FORWARD! As we take steps together to BE our best selves, we will enjoy all of the gems available to be gathered along the way!

Sunday Selfie- How do you see yourself? Are YOU a good friend not just to others but TO YOURSELF? This episode from THREE YEARS AGO popped up in my memories, and as I consider in this year of 2023, my year of Jubilee I know there are no accidents or coincidences. Looking back at this conversation, in light of THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCES, was a complete blessing to me! I needed to hear it so I have to share it with all of you!!

“🗣️Well Hello! Listen Boys and Girls it’s ME Donna Gayles, Chief Storyteller and Teachers Aid in this classroom of life!

🗣️NEW EPISODE ALERT-Tonight the Tuck in At 10 that dropped tonight The 3rd installment of my “Selfie Series: Efficacy” is available!

I don’t think there is a person on the face of the Earth that does not know what a “selfie” is. It is that perfectly created, and curated image that we so willing display to the masses-IF it “looks good.”

IF we are honest, those who have been subject to or participated in this pop culture phenomenon, have had several takes to get that “picture perfect shot”, before it is stamped for approval and posted. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but are the words accurate?

What about the true SELF behind the selfie? Is THAT person fit for display? The next 7 weeks leading to my 50th birthday, I’m sharing my “courageous conversations” with my wo(man) in the mirror, discussing MY self reflection, and introspection as I experience self acceptance on this journey of self love!
“The lower the sense of self-efficacy, the higher the perceived burnout. If you find yourself on the wheel of weariness, you will be weakening your personal pulse and setting yourself up to be more susceptible to lowered self-efficacy.”Dr. Jacinta Jiménez, PsyD, VP, Coach Innovation, and author, The Burnout Fix

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to end your day! But I’m told this was a great episode, so check it out if your impressed to do so. And if you find value, feel free to subscribe, like, share.💞 IF you don’t want to miss this episode that aired on Apple Podcasts, do yourself a favor and press play!

You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Castbox, Stitcher, Overcast, Spotify, RadioPublic, and Amazon Music as well! 🤗

The dictionary defines self awareness in philosophy of self, as being the experience of one's own personality or individuality. While consciousness is being aware of one's environment, body, and lifestyle, self-awareness is the recognition of that awareness.” Understanding self awareness, how it helps us and how to increase it are very valuable lessons that we can never cease to benefit from!

I don’t think there is a person on the face of the Earth that does not know what a “selfie”is. It is that perfectly created, and curated image that we so willing display to the masses-IF it “looks good.” if we are honest, those who have been subject or participated in this pop culture phenomenon have had several takes to get that picture perfect shot, before it is stamped for approval and posted. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but are the words accurate? What about the true SELF behind the selfie? Is THAT person fit for display? The next 7 weeks leading to my 50th birthday, I’m sharing my “courageous conversations” with my man in the mirror, discussing my self reflection, and introspection as I experience self acceptance on this journey of self love!

We all have received some good (and some not so good) advice from our parents. As I move into my 50th year of life, I reflect upon many of the things that my mother has said to me over the years. This episode are seven of the most impactful things that I readily recall when I think about things that mom has said to me over the years. some of the things I did not embrace as a child who thought she knew it all, and other things were taken to heart right away, but everything I realized, was said to me out of love, and an intention to protect.

Don’t you just LOVE to laugh?!? What makes YOU laugh? Have you laughed today? Well guess what? Every 1st Sunday in May is WORLD LAUGHTER DAY!! It is a known fact that laughter, decreases stress hormones, and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies thus improving your resistance to disease! Laughter triggers, the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel good chemical endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain! No wonder the Bible says that laughter is like medicine!!

We all have a different path to walk out our life journey. What are you doing to live and live well? What does that mean to YOU? Let’s talk about it boys and girls!

How often do you see things that you don’t like? How often are those things in others? How often are those things in YOU?

Continuing our conversation on Belonging: Resurrecting the Broken Spirited

We ALL desire to belong. We were CREATED with that need. Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group. It is when an individual can bring their authentic self to every experience they are a part of. This episode is a reminder to focus MORE on the things that make us alike, rather than highlighting the things that sever and separate us.

A look back to look ahead! An encore of one of our most popular episodes while I’m on vacation. Enjoy!

As we continue to grow, we must be conscious of the difference between being nice and being kind. A compassionate and forgiving heart is kind, and cautious and calculating heart is nice.

The weekend came and flooded me with emotion: those feelings I enjoyed and some that I wish I never had to feel! The Tuck In At 10 found me asleep, resting my weary soul. But I’m here this morning with our message for the week. “Make it Meaningful”

In this “Year of Me: 2023” we are taking the lessons, learned from last year, and dedicating intentional focus to creating solutions for the problems that we know will come! This episode is a reminder to intentionally choose to be disarming as opposed to engaging the conflict!

Remember when you dreamt of amazing things? Well…. Let’s refocus and make these dreams come true!

What keeps us from having was already ours? It’s a great question with an answer that just might surprise you!

First episode of 2023!! The ending of one year, and the beginning of another is often times the most reflective for many individuals. I usually take a look back over the year, and truthfully determine the lessons that I was given the opportunity to learn. Sometimes we can feel very negatively about the experiences that brought us the lesson so I am choosing not to focus on that, but rather extracting from the lesson, the principal that I need to apply for greater success in 2023. . If God allows, I will be turning 50 this year on July 20. We are 200 days away from the big celebration as a countdown. I am going to be focused on me this year. I encourage all of us to take a break and redirect our focus on the care that we all need for ourselves. By focusing on ME in 2023, I foresee becoming more fruitful, and a greater blessing to myself and others.

There are messages all around and simply put it’s OUR time to SHINE!!!

Well Boys and Girls we have come to another close of the year and as we end our season, and end our year we end with gratitude and renewed focus!

As always, we take this last month of the year to focus on gratitude and the many things we have experienced through the year that have given us reasons to be thankful and opportunities to be hopeful!

The topic of my focus and gratitude this week is again, PURPOSE!! When we are doing what the world needs, doing what we love, doing what we’re good at and doing what people will pay us to do we are most aligned with our purpose.

Working, moving, and operating in your purpose brings fulfillment that is unmatched. What is YOUR purpose? Are you operating in it? These are thoughts for consideration as we move through our year-end experience, making this “A December to Remember!”

We are all on this journey and we ALL have a special purpose!! What we give in positive contribution to the world from our hearts, in any capacity is (in part) our purpose and it will make a difference in the life of another.




Another installment in our conversation about caregiving with a different perspective, an emphasis on GIVING care by holding space and lighting the path for others to move more swiftly and safely on their journey.

Various highlights of caregiving and caregivers for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, as well as National Family Caregiver Month

It’s been a long time! I’ve been quiet now it’s time to talk!!

Looking back to look forward! Suicide Prevention (And Awareness) Month

We ARE back boys and girls!! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to “Soul2Soul” Sundays! You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly?

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! This weeks topic: AUDACIOUS AUGUST: FEEL THE FURY🔥

Continuing our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired Sunday on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!

You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Breaker, Overcast, Spotify and RadioPublic as well! 🤗

We ARE back boys and girls!! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to “Soul2Soul” Sundays! You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly?

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! This weeks topic: AUDACIOUS AUGUST: SELF AWARENESS❣️

Continuing our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired Sunday on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!

You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Breaker, Overcast, Spotify and RadioPublic as well! 🤗

We ARE back boys and girls!! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to “Soul2Soul” Sundays! You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly?

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! This weeks topic: CELEBRATE LIFE, INTENTIONALLY! Continuing our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired today on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!
You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Breaker, Overcast, Spotify and RadioPublic as well! 🤗

We ARE back boys and girls!! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to “Soul2Soul” Sundays! You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly?

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! This weeks topic: MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS with therapist Ms. D. Whitehead! Continuing our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that airs today on Apple Podcasts at 7:00 p.m. EST! Do yourself a favor and press play!

You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Breaker, Overcast, Spotify and RadioPublic as well! 🤗

This is our 17th episode of Season Four! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to “Soul2Soul” Sundays! You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly?

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! Today’s topic: LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING This lines up perfectly with our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!!!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired today on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!

You can also find “The Listen Boys And Girls Podcast” is available on Google Podcasts, PocketCast, Breaker, Overcast, Spotify and RadioPublic as well! 🤗

Soul Summary-Heroic Humans-Really Breaking The Jar!!

This week our reminder is that every “hero” is still HUMAN! Acknowledging that we’re all human doing the best we can in the space we’re in!

Leading with Love and Purpose is the way to BREAKING THE JARS that have held us! Leading with Love takes courage and willingness to do the humbling and sometimes uncomfortable work! WE must do all that we can to enrich our lives so that we are empowered to enrich the lives of others! We know that in terms of our Gifts, to whom much is Given, much is required; BUT, in this episode I encourage you to consider the same concept when it comes to GRACE!!

Our noonday nugget “To Whom Much Is Given, MUCH is Required”

Throwback episode from the pruning project talking about pruning to grow more fruitful and healthily!!

Sunday’s Soul Summary: Motherhood

We are still keeping with our theme this season of "Breaking the Jar" but with Soul 2 Soul Sundays we will declare our commitment to break the jar by leading with Love, come what may! It is no easy task to redirect our intentional energy and effort when we have moved in a way that hasn't always supported our highest good. When we decide that no matter what, we want the best outcomes for ourselves and others, our actions change. As I purpose myself for realignment to that end, I am inviting you to join the journey or continue with me if you have already connected you heart to this passion! I am believing MAY to be a month of motivation, meditation, manifestations, and MIRACLES!!
We are all growing older, and prayerfully wiser as each day brings us closer to the end of life's path. No of us know what the future holds but I am certain that no matter what is next, I want to be on the winning side, and we ONLY really win, when we lead with Love and SHINE as we were intended!
Each Sunday, we will have a "Noonday Nugget" at 12:00 noon EST, which will just drop a little nugget and be the precursor for our S2S Story "The Soul Summary" post later in the day at 7:00 p.m. EST.
LET'S BREAK THE JAR, COME WHAT MAY!!

Welcome to our first Soul2Soul Storytime/ Soul Summary: Friendship Episode
What is friendship? What does it mean to you? Who/what taught you the basics tenets of what genuine friendships are? We are so inundated with "friend" requests on this platform and that one, but has the novelty of virtually connecting caused us to lose sight of what friendship truly is? Have we stopped valuing what is valuable for what is convenient and comfortable; or do we value convenience and comfort more than curating and cultivating true living, viable connections?
My story today talks a little bit about what friendship valuing friendship looks like for me. Tune in and chime in if you so desire, via the FB or IG pages!

We're excited about our new day and times! We are still keeping with our theme this season of "Breaking the Jar" but this month as we kick off Soul 2 Soul Sundays, we will declare our commitment to break the jar by leading with Love, come what may! It is no easy task to redirect our intentional energy and effort when we have moved in a way that hasn't always supported our highest good. When we decide that no matter what, we want the best outcomes for ourselves and others, our actions change. As I purpose myself for realignment to that end, I am inviting you to join the journey or continue with me if you have already connected you heart to this passion! I am believing MAY to be a month of motivation, meditation, manifestations, and MIRACLES!!
We are all growing older, and prayerfully wiser as each day brings us closer to the end of life's path. No of us know what the future holds but I am certain that no matter what is next, I want to be on the winning side, and we ONLY really win, when we lead with Love and SHINE as we were intended!
Each Sunday, we will have a "Noonday Nugget" at 12:00 noon EST, which will just drop a little nugget and be the precursor for our S2S Story "The Soul Summary" post later in the day at 7:00 p.m. EST.
LET'S BREAK THE JAR, COME WHAT MAY!!

This is our 11th episode of Season Four! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar shifting to Soul2Soul Sundays!

You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly? Rev. William H. “Bill” Lamar, IV delivered a most extraordinary message on December 11, 2021. I will never forget that message because he was brought to that location to deliver it just for me…and YOU!! The message was most powerful and timely as I was preparing for a new year, I also wanted to position myself for a new experience. The message that he delivered was the key to doing just that.

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! Today’s topic: MIRROR, MIRROR-What do you see? Is there a reflection? Is there a lesson? Maybe both? SELF AWARENESS. This lines up perfectly with our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!!!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! Each SUNday will be our time to SHINE! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired today on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!

This is our 10th episode of Season Four! In this season and we are Focused Forward and intentionally #BreakingTheJar ✨

You may ask how we’re doing that or what does that mean exactly? Rev. William H. “Bill” Lamar, IV delivered a most extraordinary message on December 11, 2021. I will never forget that message because he was brought to that location to deliver it just for me…and YOU!! The message was most powerful and timely as I was preparing for a new year, I also wanted to position myself for a new experience. The message that he delivered was the key to doing just that.

#BreakTheJar Is a phrase that you will see throughout the continuation of my journey as I move forward in life and leadership with LOVE and PURPOSE! I’m very excited about what the days ahead will bring I am certain that it will make manifest lots of things that have only previously existed in my dreams. I welcome you to join this journey of Breaking the Jar! Today’s topic: ENCATO-What does it mean? This lines up perfectly with our theme of Leading w/Love- AND PURPOSE!!!

Whether you’re returning or just connecting for the first time, I’m glad to have you! Learning, sharing, caring, growing… it’s a great way to spend part of your day! You don’t want to miss this episode that aired today on Apple Podcasts! Do yourself a favor and press play!

This replay episode for the #ListenBoysAndGirlsPodcast ORIGINALLY aired THIS DAY last year and it was impressed upon me heavily to SHARE AGAIN today!! This is a first but I am certain that someone who hasn’t heard it, needs to hear it today!! As we consider the jars we need to break-self imposed and otherwise, i recognize that INCONSISTENCY is one of those things that encapsulates and makes it impossible to grow and move forward as we should. It was a great reminder for me as well! Do yourself a solid, and check out today’s episode!! Heard on #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Breaker #RadioPublic #Overcast #pocketcasts t

The episode for the #ListenBoysAndGirlsPodcast this 9th week of the 4th season tells the truth about INCONSISTENCY . Yes, we talked about the ravenous monster weed of INCONSISTENCY during our pruning project last season, but it can be the very thing blowing out our inner light and stunting our growth and potential to SHINE! In our quest and desire to acquire, we lose far more than we gain. BUT with constant gratitude and correcting our mindset to align with our values and our desired outcomes, BREAKING THE JAR will produce and provide the place for our most luminous life outside the jar!! IF you have not heard it yet go listen....

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