Weaver & Loom

Happiness is the only thing that matters--but happiness is a decision that you choose not a product of circumstance. It isn't a vision greater than ourselves that makes us happy. Or a good day, better job, raise, car, "doing what we love" or "following our hearts"... none of that will make us happy (it may help you continue to live in delusional, but won't make you HAPPY). You must CHOOSE happiness every day, regardless of circumstances. Be a change-maker, weave your destiny, own your future. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

The pursuit of happiness tends toward the pursuit of pleasure, mostly because people don't know what will actually make them truly happy in the long run, so they mask their pain with the pursuit of pleasure which will always result in tragedy. Instead of pursuing happiness and pleasure, you need to be pursuing . . . Well I don't want to give it away--listen to the episode to find out. Be a change-maker, weave your destiny, own your future. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Following your heart is on the top ten for the worse advice anyone has ever given or received. How many people have been murdered, raped, bankrupted, divorced, abused, abandoned, or overdosed because they decided to follow the emotion of the moment rather than staying true to principles and wisdom. Just as you can't adapt the laws of physic to suit your needs, you can't reject principles and justify the corruption of morality under the guise of "following your heart" and expect good long term results. DO listen to this episode to learn why you should NOT follow your heart. Until next time... Be a change maker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

You are right, this is a trick question. Listen to the episode to find out WHY you don't know the name of the most celebrated and honored soldier of all time. As you listen to this episode remember that true greatness is not about getting recognized for your achievement . . . but courage and boldness to set out to achieve your goals and never shrink back--even if it cost you everything. Until next time... Be a change maker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Most of us think that "changing the world" is really hard to do. I would agree, "Changing the world" is nearly impossible when we put it in terms of changing seven almost eight billion people's lives. But, changing the world is quite simple once we realize, like Nicholas Winton, that if we help one person in front of us--we will have changed the world. For more info on Sir Nicholas Winton (and the full clip from the episode) visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0aoifNziKQ Until next time... Be a change maker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

When I was writing my Honor's Thesis in university . . . I was stuck. Big time. After months of research and staring at a blank sheet of paper I couldn't get a single sentence out. In a moment of desperation on went to the chair of the literature department who was overseeing my thesis and received wisdom that would change my life--forever. Until next time... Be a changemaker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

What would you do if you got defiled by a demi-god, who happened to be your brother-inlaw . . . and then got your tongue cut out when you said you would tell the world? In the myth of Philomela this is exactly what happened--listen and learn how she overcame, and how you can overcome too. Until next time... Be a changemaker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

When Gates fail, when we do not defend the moral fabric of our society. Lives are lost when the voices of those who seek to do good and right and silenced by political maneuvering. Defending our moral fabric--which comes from our orientation of the sacred space and truth, is not just a cute idea, but the lives of many depend on it. Here are some links to learn more about the MS St Louis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_St._Louis https://twitter.com/Stl_Manifest Be a change-maker, weave your destiny, own your future. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

All of the previous episodes on defending the gates are important. Each one can, and will, make or break the culture of any community. Commerce--Money--is a pillar in any organizational structure, and how we choose to relate to and structure our financial institutions will lead to prosperity in an organization . . . or the eventual death of the organization. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com (where you can ask a question for the show--or download your free guide) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Do these things exist in your organization, family, or personal life? Freedom of speech. Freedom of expression. Free exchange of idea. Honest 360 feedback. OR Are people walking on egg shells? Afraid to speak their mind? Afraid to tell you the truth? Everyone having side conversation about issues--but their are never openly addressed? The city gates was a place where people could assemble, exchange ideas, and have discourse about the pressing needs of the community. As organization we must establish safe environments for people to stand up and speak truth. WHY? Because speaking truth is the fast track to grown and core to organizational health and wellbeing. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com (visit and ask a question about this or any other episode--and download your free e-guide to building a cultural framework for your brand today.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

In the gates of ancient cities lawsuit and disputes would be heard, laws would be passed, and judgment would be upheld. Creating clear rules, cultural norms, expectations and consequences are important for maintaining healthy and safe communities. When members of any organization know that they will justly be guarded and protected, they are able to rest, relax and do their best work knowing that they are apart of a healthy organization that is seeking not merely what is best for the organization--but what is best for them as individuals. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: www.lucasskrobot.com (where you can ask questions and download your free guide to defending your own gates) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

In the city gates of ancient cities, Kings would make appearances and give speeches, casting vision, making royal decrees, and having a personal touch point with the people she, or he, was leading. As we lead our organization, or families, we must intentional build in a set rhythm of showing to to cast vision, lead, and connect with those who we are responsible for. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.lucasskrobot.com (where you can ask a question or download the blueprint). https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

City gates were a place of celebration. Are you celebrating your cultural constitution, role models, icons, ideal behaviors in your life, or organization? Celebration is critical to weaving a strong cultural fabric. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.lucasskrobot.com (where you can ask a question or download the blueprint). https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

If you want to build a cultural frame work. If you want to be a boundaried individual, family or business--you need to know your story, and create memorial to those defining stories so that you will always remember and never forget the path you are on. Stories act as a grid for us to decipher meaning in the world and direct us toward making right decisions. Erect monuments--and tell the story over and over and over. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.lucasskrobot.com (where you can ask a question or download the blueprint). https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Sacred Spaces, or religion ceremonies, was the first of seven core function that would happen in the gates of ancient cities. Sacred spaces to not merely mean "organized religion beliefs" but it is your worldview. Where you believe the world came from, and where it is going. What do you believe the macro narrative of mankind is--and therefore how do order our lives. Knowing and understanding what are underlying beliefs are, and the guiding virtues which we therefore order our lives around is the most valuable thing you could EVER do in your life. Why? Because our, true, guiding virtue act as a compass by which we navigate every decision in life, from the largest to the smallest. FYI . . . just because we "CLAIM" a guiding virtue in theory, in practice we might believe and live very contrary to what we claim is supreme. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.lucasskrobot.com (Be sure to download the "DEFEND THE GATES" blueprint to guide you through this process--or ask me a question :) ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Defining a culture of a nation, city, brand, family, or person is not random. There are specific areas that must be defined and defended to maintain the integrity of any individual or organizations of individuals. Many people, or brands, have these defined already--but due to poor decision making while defining the constitution of their community they suffer as organization, or individuals. But there is an order that can be found, establish, and maintained to live a healthy and enjoyable life. In this episode, we introduce seven areas that must be structured and defended to maintain the integrity of an organization, or individual. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.lucasskrobot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobot https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Pop/Liberal Culture and ideology loves the idea of BRIDGES... Why? Because bridges means NO BOUNDARIES which then places control into the hand of those who desire to shape society for their own power and financial gain. How? Through undermining your personal sense of identity, purpose, structure, and convictions about who you are and where you are going. What should you do about it? Listen to this episode, and begin to build wall, and defend your gates at all costs. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

One of my favorite books of all time is "Franny and Zooey" by JD Salinger, in which Franny says, "I wish I had the courage to become an absolute nobody." Do you have the courage? You should. Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Troy had great walls that defended them again the Greeks for 10 years. Then, one day, they opened the gates and welcomed in their doom. Are you letting in your certain demise? Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Business . . . brands . . . no, PEOPLE, forget that what they are making is very different from what they are selling. What are you selling? It is what people are buying? Because all people BUY the same thing. Listen, and remember the thing you set out to sell . . . (Oh as mentioned in the show . . . if you are in Muscat--bring a friend to @cafesociety.om and your friend (not you) gets a free drink.) Until next time... Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Truth is the most hated and fear thing in all of history. It will kill you if you aren't careful... but without it you will be lost forever. Truth opens the door to wisdom, understanding, destiny, and purpose. Thanks for listening to Weaver & Loom, Where Destiny is Woven. www.Lucasskrobot.com www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Arachne beats the goddess Athena . . . and pays for it. That is the myth . . . but the story but might as well be called propaganda to keep women oppressed, the truth silent, and everyone average. Thanks for listening to Weaver & Loom, Where Destiny is Woven. www.Lucasskrobot.com www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Good news. After returning from my travels I finally got back to work creating fresh content. Bad news.I got STUCK. Felt like quitting. Great news! I got UNSTUCK. Best news, is as a result I'm launching a sister show along side the long form interviews called WEAVER & LOOM. Listen to hear the story and learn exactly what Weaver and Loom is about. Until next time... ★ Support this podcast ★

A few months ago I asked who I should interview and multiple people said MOEFLOOD. One thing lead to another and Mohammed and I were sitting down together in Denver Colorado for an interview. (Which is a miracle that Mohammed didn't die snowboarding the day before.) We hit on: The TRUTH of growing a channel on social media. The power of conflict. How to choose a college major and career. Work ethic. Social Media Hack. How to deal with haters. Freedom to be you. Breaking free from social norms. The value of story. You can find Mohammed in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moeflood Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKzw1Y3rO-IuvneJFVGr6w Mohammed app is not yet released--follow his VLOG and Instagram to find out the moment it lands. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Part two of a two part episode with Chirag, founder of Amaeya FM the first podcast network in the UAE, as we hit on . . . Expectations of how quickly you should monetize The business of podcasting Emotional labor of valuable content Engagement & Benchmarking What is the outcome of your content? And the best metric to pay attention to. You can find Chirag in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chirag.nd Amaeya FM: https://www.instagram.com/amaeya.fm Website: https://www.amaeya.fm/ Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

First of a two part episode with Chirag, founder of Amaeya FM the first podcast network in the UAE, as we hit on . . . how the 24 hr news cycle and 30 sec sound bites are ruining you True customers of social media presenting your content in a compelling way The truly hard work of podcasting Podcasting Metrics. Understanding where you stand. Context. Context. Context. You can find Chirag in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chirag.nd Amaeya FM: https://www.instagram.com/amaeya.fm Website: https://www.amaeya.fm/ Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Branden Polk returns to discuss Racial Privilege Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Relationship over programs Tolerance Post Modern Identity Politics Living in the white hot center Thinking for yourself You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-s-polk-msw-lgsw-9a047b15/ Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Life is more than the number of followers we have on social media, but we can quickly get caught up in vanity metrics. Altamash opens up about the dark side of being an "influencer" and the lies and traps that are so easy to fall into. Your art, your voice is important--not chasing likes and followers. Find and Follow Altamash on instagram at: http://www.altamashjaved.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aljvd/ Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Altamash ( @ALJVD ) stops by shares his experience of stepping out of investment banking to pursue his passion of photography. Along the way we argue about climate change (finally some disagreement on the show), touch of best practices for dealing with tough clients, and the tension between planning shoots vs being in the right place at the right time. Altamash releasing some keys of wisdom for anyone breaking into the creative scene, from pricing to contracts--he shares his failures so that you might avoid those same pitfalls. Find and Follow Altamash on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aljvd/ Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Derek Khan, celebrity stylist, fashionista and ex-con started from humble beginning in Trinidad, climbed to the top of the fashion world as a celebrity stylist and TV presenter. Derek unfolds his dramatic story of how he landed in prison, deported from America, and miraculously found himself in Dubai styling the biggest names and royals in the Middle East. Listen as Derek shares his story of rags, to riches, to prison . . . with some valuable life lessons along the way of valuing the human being in front of you, no matter their position in life. Find and Follow Derek on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/derekfkhan/ Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Derek Khan, celebrity stylist, fashionista and ex-con started from humble beginning in Trinidad, climbed to the top of the fashion world as a celebrity stylist and TV presenter . . . and then wound up in federal prison for a ponzi scheme pawning high priced diamonds. Listen as Derek shares his story of rags, to riches, to prison . . . with some valuable life lessons along the way of valuing the human being in front of you, no matter their position in life. Find and Follow Derek on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/derekfkhan/ Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode we examine the trial of O. J. Simpson, specifically how as humans we respond and believe STORIES... not FACTS. We would like to believe ourselves as RATIONAL beings that act according to knowledge, facts, truth. But we are far from rational… If we were rational no one would smoke, sit for long hours, or eat products containing MSG. But we aren’t rational. We don’t follow the FACTS. We arrange the facts to tell ourselves stories that we like. Stories that make up feel good… Or . . . stories that align with the stories we have been told for generations regardless of the FACTS. For more info on the OJ Simpson Trial, and other trials where STORIES overruled the FACTS read: Ten Great American Trials by Glenn Altschuler. Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Part four of four in our Enneagram series where we continue to learn about human nature and our core fears and motivations. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. I'm obsessed with the deeper psychological WHY behind human behavior... making the enneagram THE psycho-metric test for me . . . if you can even call it that. The Enneagram feels more like a Ninja skill to better serve, love, and communicate to others. In this episode we cover types 5, 6, and 7 of the Enneagram--known as the Head or Thinking Triad. Listen and learn more about who you are, or how to serve your friends depending. To discover YOUR ENNEAGRAM NUMBER visit this website and READ about the nine numbers and see what best resonates with you: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ (The test is misleading... READ about all nine numbers and find which resonates most with you.) April Lee - my co-host/guest for the next few weeks can be found here: http://www.instagram.com/aprilahlam Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Part three of four in our Enneagram series where you learn about who you are, and how to better communicate with those around you. Knowing yourself is the first step to knowing others. Know thyself. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. Today we hit the 2, 3 and 4 of the Enneagram--which is know as the Heart or Feeling Triad. Listen and learn more about who you are, or how to serve your friends depending. To discover YOUR ENNEAGRAM NUMBER visit this website and READ about the nine numbers and see what best resonates with you: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ April Lee - my co-host/guest for the next few weeks can be found here: http://www.instagram.com/aprilahlam Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we are back with part two of four in our Enneagram series where we LEARN ABOUT OURSELVES! Who doesn't like learning about who they are? Right? Or gossiping about others. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. Today we hit the 8, 9 and 1 of the Enneagram--which is know as the Gut or Anger Triad. Listen and learn more about who you are, or how to serve your friends depending. To discover YOUR ENNEAGRAM NUMBER visit this website and READ about the nine numbers and see what best resonates with you: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ April Lee - my co-host/guest for the next few weeks can be found here: http://www.instagram.com/aprilahlam Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we intro the Enneagram, an ancient psychometric test dating back to Plato. I love how this test deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. What are the roots of our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors--making the Enneagram the PERFECT test for me. Many other tests demonstrates WHAT people do, or HOW they behave... but the Enneagram reveals the WHY . . . and with that opens up a world of understand. April Lee - my co-host/guest for the next few weeks can be found here: http://www.instagram.com/aprilahlam To discover YOUR ENNEAGRAM NUMBER visit this website and READ about the nine numbers and see what best resonates with you: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ You can find Suzanne Stabile at https://suzannestabile.com/ And here books The Path Between Us and The Road Back to You. ***Affiliate Links*** Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You can find me here ---> www.lucasskrobot.com http://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode might be my favorite yet. We hear an excerpt from Minkkinen, the famous photographer, share about a bus stop in Helsinki and how it relates to our work and our art. Ira Glass "stops by" to share about what is required of us to "close the gap" between our taste and our ability. And I share the REAL reason the tortoise beats the hare... and it isn't the reason you think. Here are some link from the show... Arno Rafael Minkkinen: and his speech --> https://petapixel.com/2013/03/13/the-helsinki-bus-station-theory-finding-your-own-vision-in-photography/ Ira Glass on Story telling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2wLP0izeJE&list=PLE108783228F1E008&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp_8pwkg_R8&list=PLE108783228F1E008&index=4 warphotography Thank you for listening and as always . . . If you own your story you will own the future. You can find Lucas at Lucasskrobot.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Branden Polk visits today with a deep discussion on hot button topics. We hit on: Healthy Psychology Identity Politics Living as a Victim Following the Crowd Equity vs. Equality Living free of entitlement Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Justice and Reparations Words Create your World UAE year of Tolerance What is and isn't tolerance You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-s-polk-msw-lgsw-9a047b15/ Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Don't help the most people. Help people the most. In a world where every "like" is counted, and every possible metric metered, it can be ease for our thoughts to be skewed by the number game. It can be easy to get caught up in popular opinion and pander to the crowd. Just because people THINK what you are doing is making an impact doesn't actually MEAN you are making an impact. Listen to this episode to hear WHY helping the most people is a bad idea... and what you should do instead. Links: Guide to smarter global target: https://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/post-2015-consensus/nobel-laureates-guide-smarter-global-targets-2030 Cost Benefit Analysis https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/cost-benefit-analysis-would-help-development-goals-by-bjorn-lomborg-2019-01 Truth is the first casualty of global warming: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/climate-change-self-defeating-alarmism-by-bjorn-lomborg-2018-12 Paris Climate Promises-negligible https://www.lomborg.com/press-release-research-reveals-negligible-impact-of-paris-climate-promises You can find and follow me at www.lucasskrobot.com or at www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot Thank you for listening. ★ Support this podcast ★

Khayra Bundakji, from Azzbda podcast, joins us for the concluding episode sharing her story on anxiety and living with purpose. Living with anxiety GeekFest Living with (and without) PURPOSE Building mstdfr podcast network Digital Marketing Imposter Syndrome Enneagram Ikigai Links Referenced: Lucas' fav azzbda episode: https://soundcloud.com/azzbda/ep39 Khayra's fav episode: https://soundcloud.com/azzbda/ep-034 True Story Tent Podcast: https://www.truestorytent.org/podcast Enneagram - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Ikigai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai You can find Khayra Bundakji at khayrab.com from the mstdfr network: http://www.mstdfr.com and founder of the Azzbda podcast. And you can find me at lucasskrobot.com or on Instagram.com/lucasskrobot Thank you for listening. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you in the Podcast Business? Or the Business of Podcasting? Recently I interviewed Khayra Bundakji from the mstdfr network and founder of the Azzbda podcast, on Own the Future podcast, and learned two things: When two podcasters/interviewers sit down it will be a marathon of an episode. You should quit the podcast business… Not the encouraging advice you’d expect to hear in an email newsletter about podcasting. Let me explain . . . During the conversation with Khayra I asked how Azzbda podcast was going, download numbers etc. typical stuff . . . Khayra graciously revealed they are producing one episode a month, and receive TEN THOUSAND listens each month. I was stoked. “10k while only putting out one episode a month. Epic!” I exclaimed. Khayra was not as enthused, “Yeah . . .” she said, “I mean I feel like we could have so much more.” *cue the record scratching* Wait what?? Hold the phone. Ten Thousand people show up a month and you’re bummed?!? Little did I know my hypocritical judgment was about to become exposed… For point of reference: The MEDIAN download of an episode (not mean or average) is 173 download per episode. For those of us who are foggy on our high school math, the median is middle number of the data set. Of the 660,000+ podcasts and hundreds of millions of episodes, 50% will have less than 173 download and 50% will have more than 173 downloads. The MEAN (or average) of an episode is 2000 downloads per episode (after accounting for the top top podcasts and those waaay down at the bottom). [according to Rob Walsh with Libsyn, in a piece from 2016]. These stats may have changed in the last three years—but not by much. Okay… back to Khayra. They have 10k per episode. Sure, it isn’t in the millions, or hundreds of thousand, BUT it is in the top 5% of all 660k+ podcasts in existence. On the graph you can see how Azzbda, the blue triangle, is performing better than 95% of all podcast! That better than 627,000 of the 660,000+ podcast—globally. From my perspective, as a relatively new podcaster still in the days of small beginnings, I would be OUT OF MY MIND to have 10k listeners per episode. The truth, however, reveals I’m a hypocrite. Because I look and my above median downloads per-episode, and I’m discouraged. If I am honest, I’d be discouraged if I was getting 10k, 100k, or a million downloads per episode. Why? Because there is always more, there is always another level of success to achieve. So . . . Am I even qualified to be writing this email to you? What might I say to benefit you in your journey? As I pondered all this . . . I came to a point of revelation, a point of truth in the form of a question: Why are you podcasting? Are you in the podcast business? OR . . . the business of podcasting? Are you in the podcast business? Are you doing it for the numbers? The following? The masses? The “money”? Hustling for another subscriber, the shout out, download . . . never stratified and always craving more? OR Are you in the business of podcasting? Are you satisfied with the one? The individual you touched with your words? What if you ONLY impact 173 lives. Would you continue? Would you continue to share your stories, truth, laughter, and tears with your world? Is your message/story/perspective so important, so costly, so worth it you would show up even if only SEVENTEEN people listened? As Kharya says, “Podcasting will save the world.” It happens one person at a time. Kharya is in the business of podcasting. She believes in her work and her message. She would keep showing up even she only changed one life through her work. It is easy to get caught-up and blinded with the numbers. That can happen with ten, or ten million followers. But, we MUST NOT miss the beauty of intimately impacting the ONE person listening. The ONE person caring about your work. If you don’t believe your work is worth it if you only touch one life . . . then you should ask yourself if you are giving yourself to something you truly believe in? Or are you chasing an illusion of fame and significance? If you find yourself in the podcast business, yearning for the attention of the world . . . quit. Instead . . . Join the business of podcasting . . . . . . the business of putting you work/yourself out there . . . the business of taking the time to saying something meaningful . . . but the business of seeing and saying something to the ONE. . . . Because your work, your voice, your story is worth it—even if only one listens. ★ Support this podcast ★

Khayra Bundakji, from Azzbda podcast, joins us to dissect pretty complex social issues including: Simplicity of Communication Strategy Importance of being Human (Marketing and Sales) Third Cultured Kids Loose vs Strong ties Clean Break ups Why “Life Coaches” are big Three questions humanity is asking Walking through anxiety & depression Links Referenced: Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace - https://amzn.to/2E1eRWh Seth Godin’s Bootstrapper’s Bible - https://sethgodin.typepad.com/files/8.01.bootstrappersbible-1.pdf GUILTY https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_guilty_2018 – Brag by Peggy Clouse - https://amzn.to/2DxrdEd Malcom Gladwell – Tipping Point - https://amzn.to/2DxrdEd You can find at Khayra Bundakji ( khayrab.com )from the mstdfr network ( http://www.mstdfr.com ) and founder of the Azzbda podcast. And you can find me at lucasskrobot.com or on Instagram @lucasskrobot Thank you for listening. ★ Support this podcast ★

We all have friends and enemies. Those who fight for us, and further our journey--and those who oppose us and seek to destroy us. Today we discover our true friends, and the real enemy. As Sun Tzu wrote in the Art of War - “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” The enemy is lurking, seeking to destroy you... and it is closer to each one of us than we'd like to believe. Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram, linkedin, and of course www.lucasskrobot.com ★ Support this podcast ★

George (AKA Sparkie) join us today and unleashes a tidal wave of knowledge, wisdom, challenges, and inspiration. You will learn simple strategies for adding value. How to nurture your network to create wealth. The mindset needed to not merely survive but THRIVE in marriage. What force is more powerful than charisma. And MORE... Truly I want to past a transcript of the entire episode here because it is that rich. Please find and follow Sparkie here: Instagram And the book we mentioned about character: Stephen Covey's book: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram, linkedin, and of course www.lucasskrobot.com ★ Support this podcast ★

There is one question you must answer to succeed in life, business, mental health, relationship . . . ANYTHING. You must ask, and answer, WHY you exist. Why do you exist as a company, brand, individual, family, relationship, father, mother, son, daughter, branding, marketing, sales . . . why. The story, the narrative you tell yourself starting with why you do what you do will drives all your actions, whether you know it or not. Join as I layout my journey of re-examining my WHY for 2019. Here are some of the books mentioned: The Advantage, by Patrick Lencioni Start with Why, by Simon Sinek Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram, linkedin, or the www.lucasskrobot.com . . . just please don't follow me around town (that would be called stalking). ***Link to the books are affiliate links*** ★ Support this podcast ★

Sexism and the Objectification of Women Across Cultures Ahd is the founder of Jahanamiya: https://jahanamiya.com/ Ahd is the founder of the first Saudi Feminist Literary Magazine, Jahanamiya. Jahanamiya publishes written work exclusively by Saudi women, as well as accompanying artwork created by regional artists. They publish English and Arabic pieces of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing revolving around elements of Saudi culture. Empowering women to loudly be the women that they are. Ahd is currently getting her PhD from the University of Michigan in Middle Eastern Gender Studies, unravels the complex narrative of women in the Middle East, and the West. Here is a snapshot of what we covered 6:20 - What was it growing up in the world and Saudi Arabia as a young woman is like? 18:00 - Finding joy in shaping culture. 28:10 - Burkas and Bikinis 32:07 - How and why you should complicate narratives. 43:12 - You already have a voice. 44:55 - Who is your Guide? 50:11 - One Question to Ask. --------------------- Find and Follow Ahd on Instagram And as always. . . you can find me, your host, Lucas Skrobot, on Instagram and at my website. Thank you for you time and attention. Most of all, thank you for owning your story, and owning your future. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, I share with you ONE story and TWO secrets to being a social influencer. This isn't my typical episode... in this episode I share a story that I have never shared before, not publicaly. . . not privately. While in pre production for this show I asked my wife for feedback and in shock she said, "Did this really happen?!? You never told me this!" Come to think about it . . . I've never told anyone this story from 1994. Not only will you hear a story that is very close to who I am as a person . . . but you will learn about what influencers TRULY are . . . and how to become an influencer for the better. If you don't already, please subscribe to this podcast and follow me on Instagram, linkedin, or my website . . . just please don't follow me around town (that would be called stalking). ★ Support this podcast ★

UFC fight 229 Khabib Vs Conor. Conor taps out in the forth round. Khabib . . . after getting pulled off Connor hears an insult from Connor’s Team mate. Khabib Leaps over the fence and assaulting Conor’s teammate--a brawl between the two teams break out. And half the world says, “Conor and co. deserved it.” Today we explore the cultural frame work and worldview explaining why Khabib assaulted Conor , and why some in the world (who on every other day of the week talk about love and peace) are defending & justifying the assault. But this episode isn't just about fighting... it is about beliefs, worldview, and cultural underpinning that shape the way the we live. There is a sea of people out there who promote peace, love, and tolerance--yet cheer on actions that promote fear and intimidation (like Khabib). If you or I cheer Khabib for standing up for himself, through violence when, mocked--then we are cheering the ideology of an insult-aggression cycle that fuels violence in the Southern United States, and terrorism alike. Listen to find out if your view this situation carries the seeds of love and peace, or seeds of hate and violence. ---------- Below are the links and sources for this episode. Khabib's interview Joe Rogan's Interview Seppuku - Wikipedia Homicides in USA Insult, aggression, and the southern culture of honor: An "experimental ethnography", Cohen, Dov; Nisbett, Richard; Bowdle, Brian; Schwarz, Norbert. - Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1996 Vol. 70 no. 5 945-960, copyright 1996 by the American Psychological association Inc. 0022-3514/96 Charlie Hebdo has had more legal run-ins with Christians than with Muslims (WARNING CRUDE AND GRAPHIC) ------- Thank you for Listening. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and my Website. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mohammed Kazim is a gifted Emirati who is a master at extrapolating meaning from ancient Arab culture and applying it in a contextual way within the culture of our day and age. Mohammed travels the Arabian Peninsula, exploring the rich heritage of lost villages and tribes in Saudi Arabia . . . all for the purpose of reconnecting the neo-Arab-generation with their cultural heritage in a meaningful way. As Mohammed will tell you . . . art, fashion, and creativity is all about the context of which you are communicating in, and if we can understand the context of the past . . . we can gain insight and apply power principles to shape the future for a better tomorrow for ourselves, our children, and all those who come after us. Mohammed is one of three founders of Tamashee, a Dubai-based Arabian Gulf footwear brand with social values. Tamashee focuses on preserving Identity, representing culture, and coloring lives. Visit Tamashee.com to learn more. Also Follow Tamashee, Mohammed and their team on Instagram. Tamashee Mohammed Kazim Ali Al Youha Muneera Al-Tamimi Also here is the article referenced from Gulf News on the negative impact of domestic helpers And as always. . . you can find me on Instagram and at my website. Thank you for you time and attention. Most of all, that you for owning your story, and owning your future. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Majid Al Qassimi shares critical insights into culture and how counter maneuver harmful trends of the day. Dr. Majid hits on the importance of the Family Unit in childhood education (HINT the education system is in there is help and ADD to children's learning at home not replace it) We also speak on perseverance through failure and ONE element crucial to pressing on in the face of repeated failure, road blocks, and disappointment. Finally . . . Dr. Majid begins to unpack the culture crunch and our symbiotic relationship with nature, and what is required of all of us to preserve both our heritage and culture, and our environment. ------- You can find Dr. Majid Al Qassimi at the following places: Instagram Medium LinkedIn Twitter Website Youtube ———————- You can find and follow me here: Instagram | LinkedIn | Lucasskrobot.com Thank you for your attention. ★ Support this podcast ★