On this episode of First Paso, Cliff Ravenscraft, one of the original 100 podcasters, formerly known as “The Podcast Answer Man” and currently known as “The Mindset Answer Man”, shares how he was led to re-channel his calling through an unconventional avenue. What do you do when childhood passions evolve in an unexpected direction? Listen as Cliff unpacks all the steps that led him to figure out where to channel his draw to a microphone and make it a career. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social ...
Jan 27, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 35
On this episode of First Paso, I take a look back over the last four years in America. What moments stood out to you over the last 4 years? Listen as I recount events that stood out to me, where I see the USA going, and what I hope our first pasos will be despite it all. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode. #FPRewind
Jan 20, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this episode of First Paso, I once again get an eclectic group of millennials of different races, genders, and walks of life to have a raw, honest conversation regarding the racial and political climate of America at the beginning of 2021. How are you processing the domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol and the days leading up to the transition of power? Listen as we pose questions and seek to find solutions to moving forward in a better direction from here. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or...
Jan 13, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this episode of First Paso, my brother Kevin Olusola, beatboxer of Pentatonix, shares how he was challenged mentally and creatively in ways he never dreamt would set him up for the life and career he has today. How do you allow two seemingly unrelated experiences to catapult you into the greatness of your life's calling? Listen as Kevin shares how lessons from failures and innovations laid a foundation and provided a channel for him to become the rising music mogul he is today. Visit www.Firs...
Jan 06, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 32
On this episode of First Paso, I talk about things I'm realizing at the end of 2020. What can we take from 2020 into 2021? Join me as I reflect on my assessment of the past year and what I hope not just for myself, but for all of us come midnight January 1st of 2021. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Dec 30, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this episode of First Paso, I talk about what this Christmas revealed to me. What did 2020 reveal as the missing pieces of Christmas? Join me as I discuss my thoughts on the true meaning of Christmas, the parts where we've fallen short this year, and how we did overall in 2020 in making our days be merry and bright. Visit FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Dec 23, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode of First Paso, my parents Dr Oluwole "Wally" and Curline Olusola continue the conversation regarding the various first pasos they have taken in different phases of their dual-cultured relationship, now specifically focusing on healthy parent-child relationships. How do parents create and perpetuate healthy relationships with their children as the dynamics of those relationships change over the years? Listen to this episode as my immigrant parents breakdown the rest of their exper...
Dec 16, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this episode of First Paso, my parents Dr Oluwole "Wally" and Curline Olusola start their discussion of the various first pasos they have taken in different phases of their dual-cultured relationship. How do you maneuver through life's various relationships healthfully and happily from dating through marriage and parenting, all the way to being empty-nesters? Check out this episode as my parents share the first part of their experience walking through the successful evolutions of their relati...
Dec 09, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode of First Paso, Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit & Fit2Fat2Forty walks me through his decisions to purposefully gain weight only to purposefully lose it back again. How far are you willing to go to empathize with another human being? Listen as Drew shares both his first and second weight gain journeys and how they have transformed the way he connects not only with his clients, but with his loved ones and, ultimately, with himself. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites wi...
Dec 02, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this episode of First Paso, I answer a question regarding conversations at Thanksgiving dinner with people of varying faith backgrounds. How do you keep it civil? Or better yet, full of compassion? Listen as I break down some options to work the ((zoom)) room and not cause a food fight in the process. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Nov 25, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode of First Paso, Shauna Ryan, affectionately known as Shauna Shauna, finishes her thoughts on her journey to acceptance and permission to be herself. Have you finally released yourself from your cocoon? Listen to Shauna Shauna in Part 2 of her first paso experience share where permitting herself to be Shauna Shauna has taken her to. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Nov 18, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode of First Paso, Shauna Ryan, affectionately known as Shauna Shauna, begins to explain how she learned how to accept who she truly was and gave herself permission to be who she truly is. Have you ever felt like you were containing your true self inside? Listen to Shauna Shauna in Part 1 of her first paso experience share her thought process in getting to a space of internal liberation of the truest version of herself. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions ...
Nov 11, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode of First Paso, Dr Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA of podcast "Strive For Great Health" shares how he has never experienced a life of failure. Did you know that there is a way to not fail in life? Listen to Dr Harris explain how he has viewed failure and what his view of it has done for him in accomplishing his goals and dreams in life, as well as how he used the failure of someone he looks up to as a way to transform his own mindset in life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social m...
Oct 28, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode of First Paso, Shauntel Howard of podcast "Everyday Colloquies" shares her experience of becoming a podcaster. Have you tried to start a new venture from scratch? Listen to Shauntel as she shares how the journey of learning the world of podcasting has been as one of the new kids on the mic. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Oct 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode of First Paso, Michael H. Forde takes us on the journey of how he discovered his purpose. Have you struggled to discover your purpose in life? Listen to Michael unfold his journey and how he figured out the difference between what his passion is versus his purpose, and how he finally came to accept his purpose and step into with confidence. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Oct 14, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this episode of First Paso, Tyler Rand shares his story of ending up in an unexpected final destination by starting from the beginning. What if reaching your destination requires that you circle back to where you started? Listen to how Tyler was met with clarity about his path after a series of experiences caused him to return to the very place he was running away from, and how, because of that, life started to unfold in the direction his heart had desired to go all along. Visit www.FirstPaso...
Oct 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode of First Paso, Manny Gonzalez shares his story of getting a second chance. What do you do when you're given an opportunity to start over? Listen to Manny walk us through his First Paso to realizing that he is worthy to be a better version of himself and the sacrifices that come with that acceptance of self. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Sep 30, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode of First Paso, Daniel Ramamoorthy (DanRam) walks us through how he has handled the effects of COVID on his career. What do you do when your world comes to a complete halt? Find out how a man who never stops running all over the world learned to move productively in place. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode of First Paso, Jace Coston shares his story of taking a risk in making a career shift. Have you ever been not quite qualified for an opportunity? Tune in to find out the outcome of the big risks Jace took in making a significant life-altering decision. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode of First Paso, Sarah Swift shares her story of going through the adoption process. What do you do when things aren't going as planned? Listen to how Sarah's deep look inside herself brought her to where she is today as a mother of two. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Sep 09, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode of First Paso, Joyce Reyna shares her journey to freedom from lies, brokenness, and measuring her worth using the wrong meter. Have you ever struggled to see the true value in who you are? Listen to how Joyce went on a roller coaster life journey to discover who she truly is and how she has claimed her new title over her life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode of First Paso, Jamie Diaz walks us through her process of deciding to study abroad. What do you do when life hands you a one-way ticket to skydive into the unknown? Listen to whether or not Jamie took a leap of faith and what her final decision did that brought her to where she is today. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Aug 26, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode of First Paso, Khaeris Guerrero takes us through dos pasos regarding adulting as a first-generation American Latinx needing to move back home and learning to really love yourself on the way through that journey. How do you maneuver adulthood leaving a home where the culture is different from that of the culture the world you've grown up in outside your home, and how to you love the complexity of being a dual-cultured adult? Hear how Khaeris figured out how to balance her uniquely...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this episode of First Paso, my transformation coach Jamal Thruston shares his journey through starting a business. How much does mindset play a role in the decision to become a business owner? Find out how Jamal laid a mindset foundation to become the business owner he is today and how that mindset has served him in his journey to be a successful transformation coach. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode of First Paso, musician Jonathan Blackburn discusses the challenges he has faced with having a desire, knowing his life's calling, and trying to figure out when to take the right pasos and what the right pasos actually are. Have you ever taken a one-way ticket toward your dreams? Find out what led Jonathan to finally taking a leap of faith and what has transpired because of it. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be sha...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode of First Paso, Pastor Cesar Gonzalez continues to share his First Paso experiences that helped him elevate his standards and heal from his actions as a young man. Have someone else's standards ever challenged yours? Find out how one young woman's standards for herself caused Cesar to question his own, leading him to make a decision to finally raise the bar in his own life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared i...
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this episode of First Paso, Pastor Cesar Gonzalez begins to share two First Paso experiences that helped him find the peace he'd never had, elevate his standards and heal from his actions as a young man. What does it take to finally surrender and step into a life that is against the status quo? Listen to Cesar keep it 100 as he explains what happened to him that allowed him to make the decision to finally raise the bar in his own life. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with que...
Jul 22, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode of First Paso, psychiatrist Candace Nolton, M.D. shares her imperfect journey to celibacy and what it's like to still navigate it in a sex-crazed world. How does one claim victory in trying to stand firm when inconsistency tells them it's impossible? Find out how Nolton is victorious today. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode of First Paso, Pastor Bryan Baños shares how the motivation that got him out of a destructive lifestyle went from sweet to sour and he was left to make a life-altering decision. What do you do when the thing that rescued you becomes the very thing that ends up destroying you? Find out what decision Bryan chose to make. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Jul 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode of First Paso, Candace has one final discussion about the novel Coronavirus, but this time from the perspective of students in high schools, colleges, graduate schools, and professional schools. Visit www.FirstPaso.com or FP social media sites with questions and comments about this topic to be shared in a future episode.
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
