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The Awkward Stare

By The Awkward Stare

On the road to life sometimes the scenic route is the best. Join Arlene, Jihan, and Natasha as they discuss growth, change, learning, and expansion. Come take a long awkward look at life with them as they deep dive into all manner of subjects and life-lessons.

Disclaimer: We don't claim to be experts. We speak from our own experience and share our opinions on various topics. We hope you enjoy our show and look deeper into any topic that resonates with you.
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Last But Not Least...

The Awkward StareMar 14, 2023

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Last But Not Least...

Last But Not Least...

This is our final episode! Thank you all for taking this ride with us. Almost three years to the day we dropped our first episode. It's been real

With so much gratitude,

Us

Mar 14, 202301:00:02
Possibilities of the Universe

Possibilities of the Universe

Jihan and Natasha have a chat

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Dec 13, 202253:58
Big City Living

Big City Living

As native New Yorkers, we explore this life and the possibilities...

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Nov 29, 202240:56
Technological Singularity

Technological Singularity

Will AI really rid the planet of humanity????

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References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyFYFjESkWU
  2. What is a singularity? https://www.livescience.com/what-is-singularity
  3. What is a Singularity, Exactly? https://youtu.be/NLQNBfI97Ck
Nov 15, 202239:46
Showing Up
Nov 01, 202229:03
Whiskey and Wine Part I
Oct 18, 202243:48
REST!

REST!

It's time for some rest

Aug 16, 202200:25
It's Story time: Men's Health (with Founder Christopher Williams)

It's Story time: Men's Health (with Founder Christopher Williams)

Today we are discussing men's health with friend of the show, Christopher 'Chris' Williams who is Founder of Heart, Body & Soul (The Black Man’s Health Festival). Chris shares the story of his health journey as a Black man in America.

Instagram & Twitter: @chrisfactor

Website: www.gowhereitzat.com

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Recorded: 7/24/2022

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IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

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Resources

  1. The Black Men’s Health Project-https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2020/the-black-mens-health-project
  2. Visible and Invisible Trends in Black Men’s Health: Pitfalls and Promises for Addressing Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Inequities in Health- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6531286/
Aug 09, 202201:23:04
Passion, Side Hustles and Annoying DJs

Passion, Side Hustles and Annoying DJs

What if we don't find our passion? Is that okay?

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Recorded: July 10, 2022

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Research:

  1. Five Steps to Finding Your Passion- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prescriptions-life/201205/five-steps-finding-your-passion
  2. 6 Steps That’ll Help You Find Your Passion- https://www.themuse.com/advice/6-fresh-ways-to-find-your-passion
  3. How I Found My Passion as an Adult (And Why It’s So Important)- https://theeverygirl.com/how-to-find-your-passion-as-an-adult/
  4. Instead of ‘finding your passion,’ try developing it, Stanford scholars sa- https://news.stanford.edu/2018/06/18/find-passion-may-bad-advice/
  5. Find Your Passion Today With These 14 Questions-  https://www.inc.com/the-muse/find-your-passion-today-with-these-14-questions.html
  6. What Is Passion and What It Means To Have Passion-https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/what-means-have-passion.html
  7. passion- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passion
Aug 02, 202239:30
Friendships: Alignment or Values?
Jul 26, 202254:17
Coming From Behind

Coming From Behind

Time is just chugging by and not where you thought you would be? Let’s chat about it.

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Research:

Jul 19, 202246:37
Sisterhood

Sisterhood

An unexpectedly challenging conversation about collaborating and connecting with other women.

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Research:

  1. 5 Reasons Why Sisterhood Is Important and What We Can Learn From Wonder Woman: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-reasons-why-sisterhood-_b_5482669
  2. Steps to Building Sisterhood: Love For 30 Project: https://www.mythirtyspot.com/steps-to-building-sisterhood-love-for-30-project/
  3. Sisterhood: The Value of Women Coming Together: https://exploringyourmind.com/sisterhood-value-women-together/
  4. What does Sisterhood Mean to Me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp6nDXJ25b4
  5. Importance of Sisterhood for Women Empowerment | Shobhana Kumar | TEDxPSGRKCW https://youtu.be/1PQvS67Zu-Y
Jul 12, 202257:32
For The Love of SciFi (with Author Marc Polite)

For The Love of SciFi (with Author Marc Polite)

Welcoming back our friend, Marc Polite to talk about blogging, book publishing, the state of the world and our shared love of science fiction.

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

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Where you can find Marc Polite and his work:

  1. harlemwritersguild.org
  2. FB - Marc Polite
  3. Twitter and IG - @marcpolite
  4. politeonsociety.com - Blog
  5. marcpolite.com - Author site


Recorded: June 5, 2022

Jul 05, 202201:01:21
Zombie Apocalypse: Offense or Defense?

Zombie Apocalypse: Offense or Defense?

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Jun 28, 202201:15:29
Quake, Vasque Boots and Video Music Box

Quake, Vasque Boots and Video Music Box

Yeah, we grew up in the 90s...

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  1. 90s quiz: 40 questions you'll only get right if you grew up in this time: https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/90s-trivia-quiz-questions-answers-18206225
  2. 50 Things You Remember If You Grew Up In The '90s: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/50-things-you-remember-if-you-grew-up-in-the-90s
Jun 21, 202201:04:29
Aunties Unite

Aunties Unite

We're back!

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Jun 14, 202201:12:34
Classic: Me First

Classic: Me First

Classic Alert!!! – Season 2 Episode 13

Recorded: March 2021

Aired: April 6, 2021

Jun 07, 202229:26
Classic: Five Tequila Gimlets and a Detox

Classic: Five Tequila Gimlets and a Detox

Classic Alert!!! – Season 2 Episode 15

Recorded: March 2021

Aired: April 20, 2021

May 31, 202230:31
Classic: Childless or Childfree Part 2

Classic: Childless or Childfree Part 2

Classic Alert!!! -- Season 1 Episode 12

Recorded: Fall 2020

Aired: November 27, 2020

May 24, 202201:05:21
Classic: Childless or Childfree Part 1

Classic: Childless or Childfree Part 1

Classic Alert!!! -- Season 1 Episode 11

Recorded: Fall 2020

Aired: November 26, 2020

May 17, 202201:35:02
Classic: So Stuck!

Classic: So Stuck!

Taking you back to our classics -- Season 1 Episode 1

Recorded: January 2020

Aired: March 2020

May 03, 202258:03
The Awkward Story: Books and Business (with Author Delicia Davis)
Apr 26, 202237:56
The Awkward Story: The Art of Purpose (with Producer Aryana Joy)
Apr 19, 202249:35
The Awkward Awakening: Minimalism

The Awkward Awakening: Minimalism

Ruminations on minimalism and living intentionally.

Recorded: March 20, 2022

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Apr 12, 202253:31
The Awkward Awakening: Awareness Through Fitness (with Certified Trainer Miguel Garcia)
Apr 05, 202251:14
The Awkward Story: Okay, here's 40

The Awkward Story: Okay, here's 40

This episode goes out to all our 80’s babies who are all slowly stepping into their 40s. Here’s to our 40s being our best decade yet!

Recorded: February 20, 2022

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IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

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Research

  1. What to Know About Turning 40-https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthaettus/2012/07/09/what-to-know-about-turning-40/?sh=5637637734e4
  2. Quotes on Why Life's Fabulous at Forty-  https://www.thoughtco.com/40th-birthday-quotes-2832167
  3. 14 Truths Women Turning 40 Want All Thirty-Somethings to Know-https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirational-stories/g3007/advice-from-40-year-old-women/
  4. Turning 40 https://youtu.be/YUsCchMOFMQ
  5. TURNING 40 IN 2020? 5 TIPS TO MAKE IT YOUR BEST YEAR EVER!- https://youtu.be/iFlaEbGhBbk
  6. TURNING 40? TIME TO GIVE IT UP!- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geN6lQLeuuQ&list=TLPQMTcwMjIwMjLM_tHBtjzMCg&index=5
  7. 14 Inspiring People Who Found Crazy Success Later in Life- https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/14-inspiring-people-who-found-crazy-success-later-in-life.html
  8. 8 Highly Successful People Who Only Found Success Later in Life- https://www.goalcast.com/8-successful-people-found-success-later-life/
  9. 25 People Who Are Living Their Best Life Way Later in Life- https://twentytwowords.com/biggest-successes-late-in-life/
  10. The List: Life lessons on turning 40, according to Lauren Jiggetts- https://youtu.be/Udhw0PFGsPU


Mar 29, 202201:00:47
The Awkward City: Collective Mental Health (with Blogger and Mental Health Advocate Tina Kimani)

The Awkward City: Collective Mental Health (with Blogger and Mental Health Advocate Tina Kimani)

Recorded: February 20, 2022

We had a brief and lovely conversation with Tina Kimani on mental health. To get more information about her journey, check out her website http://www.tinakimani.com/

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  1. Tina Kimani- http://www.tinakimani.com/
  2. Burnout- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout
  3. Signs You're Burned Out- https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-signs-burnout
  4. Therapy for Black Girls- https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
  5. https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
  6. The ‘Great Resignation’ is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job- https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/25/great-resignation-55-percent-are-looking-to-change-jobs-over-the-next-year-.html
  7. ‘Am I a “Job Hopper,” and Is That Bad?’-https://www.thecut.com/article/ask-a-boss-job-hopping.html
Mar 22, 202227:35
The Awkward Story: Enough

The Awkward Story: Enough

Hey all! We are here having a conversation about our careers and dreams... Let's go!

Recorded: February 13, 2022

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Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

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Research

  1. https://www.tiktok.com/@sagexthegod/video/7046922248384498990?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7056582617026938373
  2. Why I gave up on the AMERICAN DREAM - and you should too -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhPhnPe7M8U
  3. i gave up on the american dream | regularism- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiuYZMHgVdg
  4. Career change at 40: Everything you need to know before taking the plunge- https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/work/career-change-at-40-758375
  5. It’s Okay: To Be Mediocre- https://theswaddle.com/its-okay-to-be-mediocre/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20it%20is%20safe%20to,the%20world%20of%20average%20people.&text=Plus%2C%20mediocrity%20exists%20in%20peace%20with%20good%20mental%20health.
  6. In Defense of Being Average- https://markmanson.net/being-average
  7. The Privilege of Mediocrity - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/t-magazine/mediocrity-people-of-color.html
  8. Our Obsession With Black Excellence Is Harming Black People- https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2021/08/01/our-obsession-with-black-excellence-is-harming-black-people/?sh=4da3b8322fd9
  9. Opinion: Is Black Excellence Killing Us?- https://www.essence.com/op-ed/is-black-excellence-killing-us/
  10. “I Don’t Dream of Labor”: Rise of Anti-Work Movement Explained!- https://identity-mag.com/i-dont-dream-of-labor-rise-of-anti-work-movement-explained/
  11. We’re Learning the Wrong Lessons From the World’s Happiest Countries - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/06/worlds-happiest-countries-denmark-finland-norway/619299/
  12. The Dream Job Is Dead. Did It Ever Really Exist?- https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/dream-job-backlash
  13. Does Your Dream Job Fit Into Your Dream Life?- https://www.themuse.com/advice/does-your-dream-job-fit-into-your-dream-life
Mar 15, 202250:21
The Awkward City: A Cooperative World (with Organizer Mica Fisher)

The Awkward City: A Cooperative World (with Organizer Mica Fisher)

Welcome to our Awkward City Episode. We are excited to have Mica Fisher to discuss Worker Cooperatives and the Democratization of work.

If you want to talk to Mica, she can be reached at the organization she works for called National Coalition for Community Capital or NC3 - https://www.nc3now.org/

Recorded: February 13, 2022

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IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

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Resources

1. Priya Baskaran, Introduction to Worker Cooperatives and Their World in The Changing Economy - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3132764

2. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Racial Equity in Coops: 6 Key Challenges and How to Meet Them - https://nonprofitquarterly.org/racial-equity-in-co-ops-6-key-challenges-and-how-to-meet-them/?fbclid=IwAR3-HBHi0xTp7sHcpTTmxBSX4Nf35e-9A6aPQ3ZHvbaSRZpHu5fTCPcPd8I

3. Democracy at Work Institute - https://institute.coop/what-worker-cooperative

4. System Change: A Basic Primer to The Solidarity Economy - https://nonprofitquarterly.org/system-change-a-basic-primer-to-the-solidarity-economy/

5. Sociocracy for All - https://www.sociocracyforall.org/



Mar 08, 202243:37
The Awkward Awakening: You Are a Moment of Time (with Astrologer Wilda Prevail)
Mar 01, 202201:17:56
The Awkward Story: Cha Cha (+ Yoda)

The Awkward Story: Cha Cha (+ Yoda)

Welcome to Season 3! And welcome doggie Yoda making noise in the background...

Recorded: February 6, 2022

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Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

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Research

  1. Hey There...I Need Your Help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RBpu0z145E&t=14s
  2. GATE 22.22.22 – THE TRANSCENDENCE PORTAL OF 22/02/2022 https://www.wemystic.com/gate-22-22-22/
  3. The Power of 2-22 Numerology: https://www.californiapsychics.com/blog/astrology-numerology/power-2-22-numerology.html
Feb 22, 202239:01
Rest

Rest

We are resting!

Jan 11, 202200:49
Year In Review

Year In Review

You're getting a mostly uncut version of The Awkward Stare for our Year In Review. Wishing you all a beautiful 2022!

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

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Marc W. Polite- IG @marcpolite - www.politeonsociety.com

My Caring Wish-IG@my_caring_wish-https://www.mycaringwish.com/ 

Anxious AF Show- IG-@anxiousafshow- anxiousafshow.com

My Juice Is Their Religion- IG @myjuice_theirreligion_podcast -linktr.ee/myjuicetheirreligion

Unique Stays- IG @theuniquestays- https://www.theuniquestays.com/  

Lionheart Liberation- IG@akashicdani -https://lionheartliberation.com/




Dec 31, 202140:13
The Awkward Awakening: A Brave New Journey
Dec 21, 202127:58
The Awkward City: Is You Workin'?

The Awkward City: Is You Workin'?

We have all been experiencing a collective shift in our ideas of work and our place in our life. Listen in to our discussion on work, avoiding burn out, what how we see the future.

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Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

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Research:

  1. Compressed Lives: How “Flexible” are EmployerImposed Compressed Work Schedules? - https://minerva-access.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/191878/Hyatt%20and%20Coslor%20-%20Compressed%20Lives%20paper%20PRE-PRESS%20VERSION%202017-06-23.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
  2. Japan proposes four-day workweek as idea gains purchase amid pandemic-https://www.seattletimes.com/business/japan-proposes-four-day-workweek-as-idea-gains-purchase-amid-pandemic/
  3. I'm taking Friday off – permanently- https://www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democracy/im-taking-friday-off-permanently-3328/
  4. New Study Shows 83% Of Americans Want a 4-Day Workweek—Boomers Included- https://www.wellandgood.com/benefits-four-day-work-week/
  5. Where the Five-Day Workweek Came From-https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/where-the-five-day-workweek-came-from/378870/
  6. Why remote work may render the 5-day workweek obsolete- https://www.fastcompany.com/90596603/work-all-day-or-work-every-day-why-the-five-day-workweek-is-outdated
  7. What Is Workplace tFlexibility?- https://www.thebalancecareers.com/workplace-flexibility-definition-with-examples-2059699
  8. The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber, David Wengrow
  9. Bullshit Jobs -David Graeber
Dec 14, 202144:04
The Awkward Story: Awareness is Luxury

The Awkward Story: Awareness is Luxury

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Resources:

  1. 5 Ways to Use Your Senses to Cultivate Conscious Presence- https://collective.round.glass/meditation/articles/5-ways-to-use-your-senses
  2. The Gift of Being Present: How to start using your senses to BE more.- https://headformance.com/the-gift-of-being-present-how-to-start-using-your-senses-to-be-more/
  3. Diving into the Present Moment with our Six Senses- https://mindfb.com/diving-into-the-present-moment-with-our-six-senses

We Have More Than Five Senses;- https://www.nytimes.com/1964/03/15/archives/we-have-more-than-five-senses-most-people-take-the-faculties-of.html

Dec 07, 202129:58
Part V: Re-Imagining The Self Series - The Art of Travel with Gigi of The Unique Stays
Nov 30, 202131:18
The Awkward Awakening: She Can Read You (guest - Dani of Lion Heart Liberation)

The Awkward Awakening: She Can Read You (guest - Dani of Lion Heart Liberation)

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IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

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Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Resources:

  1. Here's how accessing your Akashic records can heal past trauma- https://www.vogue.in/wellness/content/heres-how-accessing-your-akashic-records-can-heal-past-trauma
  2. What are the Akashic Records? Sadhguru- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7liSrj037Tc
  3. What are The Akashic Records? (Part 1 About Akashic Records) - Teal Swan- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX3NsGOklAA
  4. How to Access The Akashic Records, (Episode Part 2 about the Akashic Records) - Teal Swan- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rqjtY3ZL10
Nov 23, 202141:29
The Awkward Question: Who's Invited?

The Awkward Question: Who's Invited?

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Nov 16, 202121:08
The Awkward Story: Conversations with Your Fav Poly Bae (guest - Kevina of My Juice is Their Religion Podcast)
Nov 09, 202101:07:27
The Awkward City: DIY Lunch Anybody?

The Awkward City: DIY Lunch Anybody?

On this episode we are going to talk about feeding urban areas through Vertical Farming. Is this the answer to our increasing food demands?

We ran out of space and we have more reading so if you would like to look through more of our resources, feel free to reach out! We would be happy to share.

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  1. Feed the World-  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/feeding-9-billion/
  2. Feeding the World Sustainably- https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/feeding-world-sustainably
  3. 5 Ways to Feed a Growing World Population Sustainably- https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-ways-to-feed-growing-world-population-sustainably
  4. The Vertical Farm - http://www.verticalfarm.com/
  5. This Farm of the Future Uses No Soil and 95% Less Waterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_tvJtUHnmU
  6. The Vertical Farm- https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/09/the-vertical-farm
  7. Vertical farming: disrupting agriculture- https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/vertical-farming
  8. This company wants to build a giant indoor farm next to every major city in the world- https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/11/8/16611710/vertical-farms
  9. Inside Farm.One: Vertical Farming in Downtown Manhattan- https://fluence.science/case-studies/farm-one/
  10. Long Island growers see vertical farms as the 'future of agriculture'- https://www.newsday.com/business/technology/vertical-farm-organic-herbs-restaurants-1.50200437
  11. These buildings combine affordable housing and vertical farming- https://www.fastcompany.com/90603950/these-buildings-combine-affordable-housing-and-vertical-farming
  12. Vertical farming sector struggles with costs- https://www.futurefarming.com/Smart-farmers/Articles/2020/4/Vertical-farming-sector-struggles-with-costs-569801E/
  13. Vertical Farms Could Take Over the World- https://www.freethink.com/videos/vertical-farming
  14. Next Gen Farming Without Soil and 90% Less Water | GRATEFUL-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ww2TP_tU7o
Oct 12, 202123:04
The Awkward Story: Folktales

The Awkward Story: Folktales

We are discussing stories from our childhood that gave us motivation, helped us dream, and maybe we can revisit.


Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Resources:

Who Moved my Cheese  by Spencer Johnson, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4894.Who_Moved_My_Cheese_?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JoSyTk91BZ&rank=1

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/845403.Mufaro_s_Beautiful_Daughters?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kY9kH5ZSvK&rank=1

The Little Engine that Could: A Storybook and Wind-Up Train/Dutton Motorbook

Jul 20, 202125:35
The Awkward Question: Staring Anxiously AF At The Stars (guest Sarah Kerlin of Anxious AF Podcast)
Jul 13, 202151:18
The Awkward Story - Two Cokes Y Un Presidente
Jun 29, 202142:49
The Awkward City - We Don't Need Your Money

The Awkward City - We Don't Need Your Money

Welcome to another City Episode. Have you seen Zeitgeist? What about the Venus Project? We dive into the world of Resource-Based Economies. We ran out of space and we have tons more reading so if you would like to read more of our resources, feel free to reach out! We would be happy to share.

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Research:

  1. A Global Holistic Solution: Resource Based Economy- https://www.thevenusproject.com/resource-based-economy/
  2. Resource Based Economy- https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/resource-based-economy/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0jEnIZzS3xaYANlzbkt4HxmWeFcDsQoKQIqloMgv673mk009gjgILEaAicEEALw_wcB
  3. Resource-Based Economy- http://environment-ecology.com/green-economy/239-resource-based-economy.html
  4. 19. The End of Capitalism, Redesign of Society and Rise of Resource Based Economy | Roxanne Meadows of The Venus Project
  5. What is a Resource-Based Economy, and How Could it be the Answer to Sustainability?- https://medium.com/predict/what-is-a-resource-based-economy-and-how-could-it-be-the-answer-to-sustainability-5a6d452b8f0c
  6. Is The Venus Project The Next Stage In Human Evolution?- https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielaraya/2020/09/01/is-the-venus-project-the-next-stage-in-human-evolution/?sh=2193c9bf5c35
  7. The Venus Project And The Resource-Based Economy | Answers With Joe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYodgWapmgc
Jun 22, 202153:41
The Awkward Question: Aesthetic, Books... Discernment

The Awkward Question: Aesthetic, Books... Discernment

Welcome to another Quick Awkward Glance episode! Today we are discussing what are we reading, watching, and obsessed with right now. 

  1. Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 by W.E.B Dubois
  2. Lakewood by Megan Giddings
  3. Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth
  4. Society Against the State by Pierre Clastres
  5. I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal
  6. For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf Musical by Ntozake Shange
Jun 08, 202143:06
The Awkward Awakening: You Feel Me?

The Awkward Awakening: You Feel Me?

Welcome to another Crystal Healing Episode. In this episode we break down vibrations, discuss our challenges on vibrating high and how we are working to move past those challenges. 

We ran out of space and we have tons more reading so if you would like to read more of our resources, feel free to reach out! We would be happy to share.

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Research-

  1. Vibration-https://www.britannica.com/science/vibration
  2. 15 Everyday Ways To Raise Your Positive Vibrations- https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7823/10-practical-ways-to-raise-your-positive-vibrations.html
  3. What Is Vibrational Energy?-https://www.healthline.com/health/vibrational-energy
  4. The Hippies Were Right: It's All about Vibrations, Man!- https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-hippies-were-right-its-all-about-vibrations-man/
  5. Could consciousness come down to the way things vibrate?- https://earthsky.org/human-world/consciousness-what-is-theory-vibration
  6. Could consciousness all come down to the way things vibrate?- https://theconversation.com/could-consciousness-all-come-down-to-the-way-things-vibrate-103070
  7. Kicking the Psychophysical Laws into Gear-http://consc.net/event/reef/huntkicking.pdf
  8. A Study to Explore the Effects of Sound
  9. Vibrations on Consciousness- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340919478_A_Study_to_Explore_the_Effects_of_Sound_Vibrations_on_Consciousness/fulltext/5ea42ab6299bf112560c9bb9/A-Study-to-Explore-the-Effects-of-Sound-Vibrations-on-Consciousness.pdf
Jun 01, 202149:15
The Awkward City - Akon City

The Awkward City - Akon City

Welcome to another City Episode. Today we discuss one of R&B singer Akon's latest endeavors, Akon City. We ran out of space and we have tons more reading so if you would like to read more of our resources, feel free to reach out! We would be happy to share.

Website: https://theawkwardstare.wixsite.com/podcast

IG: @theawkwardstarepodcast

Email: theawkwardstare@gmail.com

Produced by JayJayFantastic Productions

Research:

  1. R&B Star Akon’s New $6 Billion Smart City in Senegal Will Offer a Second Home for the African Diaspora https://robbreport.com/travel/destinations/akon-smart-city-senegal-1234586880/
  2. AkonCity- https://akoncity.com/
  3. Akon moves ahead with crypto city in Senegal despite skepticism- https://www.archpaper.com/2020/12/akon-moves-ahead-with-crypto-city-in-senegal-despite-skepticism/
  4. Akon wants to run a Senegal city on cryptocurrency—could it work?- https://qz.com/africa/1994122/akon-plans-to-run-a-senegal-city-on-akoin-cryptocurrency/
  5. Akon City 2: Akon Unveils Plan to Build Second Futuristic Cryptocurrency City in Africa- https://news.bitcoin.com/akon-city-2-cryptocurrency-city-africa-uganda/
  6. Uganda Gives Akon Land for Cryptocurrency-based ‘Akon City’ Amid Heated Controversy / VIDEO- https://eurweb.com/2021/04/15/uganda-gives-akon-land-for-cryptocurrency-based-city-amid-heated-controversy/
  7. A conversation about ‘Akon City’ and speculative urbanization- https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/conversation-about-akon-city-and-speculative-urbanization
  8. THIS IS AKONCITY- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UdXHtrs_Ho
  9. 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Akon City- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-PW-u4x_xU
  10. Planning gaps leave Senegal questioning ‘Akon City’- https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1210031.shtml
  11. Living in Dakar, A Study of Senegalese Housing & Future Development- https://www.archdaily.com/955865/living-in-dakar-a-study-of-senegalese-housing-and-future-development


May 25, 202124:52
The Awkward Question: Comics, Superpowers and Strengths
May 18, 202115:14
Part III: Re-Imagining The Self Series - Holistic Wellness (feat. Dee Felipe, My Caring Wish)
May 11, 202101:00:30