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Session 27: Share The Journey (with Jami H.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Jami H., who offers an inside look at what it's like to broadcast your personal journey on YouTube. TL;DL: Brace(s) Yourself → Questions x Reactions → YT: Jami Alyssa → YouTube Origins → Public Scrapbook → TRL → Internet Anonymity → The Comment Section → Laughing Emoji → Getting Paid ?! > Jump by Quddus P. (@quddus) >> “I am not about to argue with someone over the internet.” - Jami H. (@jami_alyssa) >> "There is always someone that puts the pieces of the puzzle together." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Get those travel vlogs poppin’." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Skip Marley - “That’s Not True (feat. Damian Marley)” > Temani - “Power” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 26: Daydream (with Alicia C.) Alicia C. speaks with Eric and Aazim about her passion for music and her experiences and evolution as both a fan and an artist. TL;DL: Alicia a/k/a Elmo → The Downloading Phase → Incremental Energy → Something To Share → Freestyle → Mariah x Ariana → Liberated By Others → The Equality of Helping → Secret Sauce → Prove It To Who ?! > Jump by Matthew M. (@iamcamilaalves) >> “Going after a dream is a very humbling process, so I’m trying to stay humble daily.” - Alicia C. (@aliciacortez) >> "I find it hard to believe that anybody is doing it by themselves." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "The first step to being a creative is being a thoughtful consumer." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Mariah Carey - “Say Somethin’ (feat. Snoop Dogg)” > Alicia Cortez - “Riesling 1941” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 25: Use Your Hands (with Josh M.) Eric reaches out to Josh M. for a frank conversation about antiquated education systems, privilege, financial literacy, social media, and more. TL;DL: His Name Is Josh → Elevate Education → Self Sufficiency → Parents x Privilige → Online Banking → Rich Man's Gamble → IYKYK → Think Like A Kid → Scenes on Social → Where's The Discipline ?! > Jump by Don D (@don_demeo) >> “When you have less of something, it’s worth more.” - Josh M. >> "There is a lot of unlearning that we have to do as we get older." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) > Ivy Sole - “Parables” > Common - “Be (Intro)” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 24 : "No Bars Intended” (with Dwayne M.) Aazim and Eric hop on a call with Dwayne M. that covers a variety of topics related to hip-hop and the relationship between musical artists and their audiences. TL;DL: K-Dot x Drizzy → Hey, Dwayne → Rap Recollections → The Impact of Age → www. → Human Level → Musical Maturation → The "Best" Verse → Cherish The Moment → Seven Years ?! > Jump by Jay S. (@jcsheets09) >> “I always respect somebody who’s willing to give something a shot.” - Dwayne M. (@imjustflexin89) >> "Whether you fuck with a song or not, you already know it’s gonna bring you back to a certain place." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Everybody has a microphone now, you know?” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Kendrick Lamar - "Kendrick Lamar” > Nipsey Hussle - “Respect Ya Passion” > Join us at youfree.earth

Session 23: Spring Chickens (with Scott C.) Scott C. calls in to regale Eric and Aazim with stories of his unorthodox experience working at a vegan animal sanctuary. TL;DL: The Sanctuary → As Chickens Do → Sick As A... → The Blind Duck → Where We Draw Lines → Vegan Voyages → 'Sup Scott? → Ice Cold Beard → The Right Recipes → Real Cheese ?! > Jump by David L. >> "There are ducks out there that care, and if you told me that a year ago I wouldn’t believe you." - Scott C. >> “Long game, you know that you’re putting your best foot forward to keep this earth and planet in a good condition." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "You played chicken with a cow?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Basa Basa - “Together We Win” > Lee Fields & The Expressions - “Wake Up” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 22: Balance ?! (with Latiana B.) Aazim and Eric talk to Latiana B. about the beauty of making mistakes, the power of in-person events, and the true meaning of the word 'balance'. TL;DL: Upright & Steady → The Mistake Making Process → Challenge Hunting → Introducing Latiana → Hobby Hopping → Cultivating Community → Bodies In A Space → NY vs. NJ → Writing Again → How Do You Start ?! > Jump by India G (@india.notindian) >> “It’s a lot more interesting to not have the correct answer than it is to have the correct answer.” - Latiana B. (@tawlglass) >> "Sometimes that fourth definition ties everything together." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "You really gotta connect and bring people together in the real world to have that tangible impact so people feel you on a day-to-day basis." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Bas - “Designer” > Devin Morrison - “With You (feat. Joyce Wrice)” > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 21: Work On Your Left (with Austinson C.) Eric and Aazim connect with Austinson C. for a conversation about the intersection between basketball and hip-hop, and how both can help provide a blueprint for personal growth. TL;DL: The League → Yerr, Austinson → Hip-Hop Museum → Run It Back → Deeper Than Rap → Flooded Airwaves → Dominant Hand(s) → Credentials → Isolation vs. Conversation → Freedom ?! > Jump by Allen I. (@theofficialai3) >> "Do your research, do your homework, do your Googles." - Austinson C. >> "Once that learning process stops... what do you do at that point?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "At the end of the day, everybody has their own greats." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > 2 Chainz - "Money In The Way" > Buddy - "Hey Up There (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 20: Podcast Voice (with Manizeh A.) Manizeh A. joins Aazim and Beejul for an insightful discussion on identity, what it means to be an American with international ties, and a whole lot more. TL;DL: Behind the Mic → Me, Manizeh → NY vs MA → International Ties → Identities → Part of the Solution → Global Experience → Sum of Parts → Better Together → Sunday School ?! > Jump by Lisa L. >> "I still want to be here so badly to be a part of the solution and to work towards the America that I want and the America that I identify as." - Manizeh A. (@zehtoven) >> "I've always found myself most at home in my passions." - Beejul K. (@sweetbeejus) >> "I have to decide on a destination first, so..." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Koffee - "Toast" > Vampire Weekend - "Harmony Hall" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 19: For The Living (with Derrick H.) Aazim and Eric speak with Derrick H. about the otherworldly nature of creating music and the never-ending art vs. artist debate. TL;DL: Art vs. Artist → Intentions x Responses → Meet Derrick → (Re-)Writing History → Studio Sessions → From Above → Songversations → Navigating Feedback → Too Many Critics → Who Made The Beat ?! > Jump by Mahalia J. >> "I can never let feedback stop me from telling the truth." - Derrick H. (@corneliusplus) >> "We have to just make sure that we're spreading the awareness and allowing other people to really make decisions and think for themselves, to the best of our ability." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "They say that history is told by the victors, but we should be aspiring to not having victors." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > SWV - "I Wanna Be Where You Are" > Cornelius Plus - "Moonlight" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 18: On Targét (with Giselle L.) Giselle L. calls in to talk to Eric and Aazim about balancing various creative endeavors and passions and learning how to navigate life after college. TL;DL: Artistic Avenues → New Voice→ Day Trippin' → New Space, New Pace → Vision Boards → Gratitude → Post Grad Growth → It's Giselle, BTW → Stop The Show → What Do We Know ?! > Jump by VibeVilla (@VibeVillaTO) >> "It's becoming increasingly important for me to share what I need to share in a way that is real and authentic." - Giselle L. (@giselle.grapples) >> "I need some water in my sights." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Putting it into the universe requires some action beyond just thinking it." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Shy Girls - "Drain" > Isaiah Rashad - "Heavenly Father" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 17: No Stress Policy (with Mike N.) Aazim and Eric are joined by Mike N. for a vivacious conversation about shifting passions, making music, and appreciating the people in your life. TL;DR: Talk To Me → Family First → Mike Checks In → My Picasso → Mickey Lake → Digital Diary → Chasing Perfection → Effective Marketing → Appreciate Appreciation → Catch 22 ?! > Jump by Tavares I. (@visiopop) >> "I'ma have 100 professions before I'm done, it's just who I am." - Mike N. (@mickeylake_) >> "I'm more the Basquiat, but you know..." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "No musician is perfect, but I've heard some perfect songs in my lifetime." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Burna Boy - "On The Low" > J Dilla - "Let Me Be The One" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 16: Help Me, Help You (with Kyle S.) In our first session of Season Two, Kyle S. of Innerglow joins Eric and Aazim to share his thoughts on mediation, asking for help, seeking guidance, and the power of community. TL;DL: Help! → Keep It Positive → Introducing Kyle → Trust Levels → Mentors x Advisors → Out of The Blue → Value Add → Human Connection → Discipline Is Liberation → Expectations ?! > Jump by Nikki G. >> "Nobody does anything on their own. We need each other with everything." - Kyle S. (@kylesomersall) >> "The way I've realized to measure success is: 'Am I happy? Did I have a good and productive day?'" - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Someone's gotta come up to me and be like, 'Yo, you got something on your face.'" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Homeshake - "Just Like My" > SUA - "letuknow." > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 15: 7 Hours Later After an auspicious and eclectic first season, co-founders Eric and Aazim regroup to reflect on the ongoing evolution of You Free ?! > Jump by Percee G. (@percee.g) >> "As long as you're moving in line with the universe, in line with your family and with love, things are gonna work out." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Seeing other people do it can be such a motivating factor to know you can do it too." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Roots - "What They Do" > Translee - "Catch This Wave (feat. T.I.)" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 14: Home Stretch (with Aissa G.) Aissa G. calls in from LA to chat with Eric and Aazim about the nuances between the coasts and what it means to call a place home. TL;DL: Vroom → Introducing Aissa → East to West → International Experience → Identity Politics → I Am Me → Magnets → Obsessed → Catch Up → Recognition ?! > Jump by Chelsea W. (@viccwilsonn) >> "I just want it to be diverse and to reflect the world I grew up in." - Aissa G. (@aissanotaisha) >> "My appearance shouldn't deter you from hiring me in any given work place." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "Having some return to home associated with it is powerful." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Frank Ocean - "Lost" > A Tribe Called Quest - "Award Tour" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth

Session 13: Call Me Nino (with Cleveland S.) Cleveland S. jumps on the line with Aazim and Eric to discuss everything from personal responsibilities to the origins of each of their names. TL;DL: Going Ghost → Clear Communication → The Oxygen Mask Theory → My Uber's Here → Putting The Blinders Up → BTW, Global Warming → Personal Responsibility → First Name Cleveland → Nominal Decisions → How Do You Pronounce That ?! > Jump by Chris W. (@wutangwallace) >> "My parents had a choice to name me something different." - Cleveland S. (@delacleve) >> "Going ghost is just about you taking a step back for growth.” - Eric W. (@ayofresco) >> "I want you to feel like you’re connected with me, even if it’s not on a day-to-day basis.” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) > Bob Marley - "Them Belly Full" > Tirzah - "Gladly" > Join the conversation at youfree.earth