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In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, I sit down with Miss Sheila McDaniel, a powerful storyteller and mother of my dear friend Shaughn. We talk about her journey through faith, the life lessons that led her to write her first book Tears of Faith, and what it means to speak boldly about your relationship with God. Her honesty inspired me to reflect on my own connection to spirituality, and I share some of those personal thoughts at the top of the episode. This one’s about truth, connection, and how creativity can be a spiritual practice.

Tears of Faith by Sheila McDaniel is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

This episode also features a guided meditation by James “DatYogaDude” Woods and original music by Mike Brown.

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In this inspiring episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with the multi-hyphenate artist MaryGold. They dive deep into what it means to create freely, how routines impact creativity, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Mary shares her journey as an artist, her struggles with routine and structure, and the lessons she’s learned about trusting herself in a world that often tries to shape her identity. If you’ve ever struggled with creative blockages or felt torn between security and passion, this episode is for you.

🔹 How do routines support creativity?
🔹 The power of creating your own opportunities
🔹 The balance between personal fulfillment and external expectations
🔹 Overcoming self-doubt and creative fear
🔹 The importance of defining success for yourself

Listen in for an honest, soulful conversation that might just inspire you to take a fearless step in your own creative journey.

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In this powerful episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with Joshua Michael Cruz—coach, community builder, and founder of Where the Soul Grows. They dive deep into the importance of community, vulnerability, and healing as queer men of color.

Topics include:
🌿 The journey of self-love and emotional intelligence
🏳️‍🌈 The challenges of building queer community beyond the bar scene
🛑 Setting boundaries and maintaining healthy friendships
🧠 Overcoming negative self-talk with the support of community
📖 The power of journaling as a tool for self-reflection
🎭 The intersection of masculinity, femininity, and identity in ballroom culture

Joshua also shares insights into his transformative work with Where the Soul Grows and the impact of healing in community.

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📺 YouTube: @JoshuaMichaelCruz
📜 Substack: Where the Soul Grows

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