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What Makes Us...
Brian Hooks
14 episodes
15 hours ago
What if support didn’t steer your life—but lit the way forward? In this episode, we sit down with Shailendra Aswal, coach and Chief Navigating Officer at My Life Kompass, to explore the lighthouse as a metaphor for personal growth: a steady beam, an early warning, and a safe harbor to regroup before heading back out to sea. Rather than taking the wheel, we discuss how great coaching fosters clarity and safety—so you can navigate your own waters with confidence. We unpack transformation from ...
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What if support didn’t steer your life—but lit the way forward? In this episode, we sit down with Shailendra Aswal, coach and Chief Navigating Officer at My Life Kompass, to explore the lighthouse as a metaphor for personal growth: a steady beam, an early warning, and a safe harbor to regroup before heading back out to sea. Rather than taking the wheel, we discuss how great coaching fosters clarity and safety—so you can navigate your own waters with confidence. We unpack transformation from ...
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Personal Journals
Society & Culture,
Relationships
Episodes (14/14)
What Makes Us...
a Lighthouse
What if support didn’t steer your life—but lit the way forward? In this episode, we sit down with Shailendra Aswal, coach and Chief Navigating Officer at My Life Kompass, to explore the lighthouse as a metaphor for personal growth: a steady beam, an early warning, and a safe harbor to regroup before heading back out to sea. Rather than taking the wheel, we discuss how great coaching fosters clarity and safety—so you can navigate your own waters with confidence. We unpack transformation from ...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Men
What if masculinity isn’t innate—but taught? And what happens when we start to unlearn it? In this episode, we sit down with TJ—a queer, trans, Middle Eastern-Armenian man and recovering academic—to explore how masculinity is shaped by culture, race, faith, and family. From drag king stages to circles of men of color who welcomed him without question, TJ shares how rare affirmations helped him understand his identity. We trace these moments to broader systems: patriarchy as a colonial expor...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

What Makes Us...
Curious About Life
What happens when we approach life with genuine curiosity? How might our lives transform if we questioned not just the world around us, but our own deepest assumptions about who we are? Anupama Giri joins host Brian Hooks for a profound exploration of curiosity as a fundamental life force. Drawing from her childhood in Varanasi (one of the world's most ancient cities) where she witnessed life and death ceremonies happening side by side, she shares how early questions about existence shaped h...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

What Makes Us...
Stories, Growth, and Connections: The Journey of What Makes Us
Ten episodes in, and What Makes Us has blossomed into a tapestry of human experiences I never could have imagined when starting this journey. This special reflection episode breaks from our usual format to explore what I've learned from conversations with people who've shaped my life in various ways. The podcast began as a way to reconnect with what I loved most about my years in higher education – witnessing growth through stories. After leaving that world and moving to Bangalore, I missed ...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

What Makes Us...
In Search of Purpose with Karen Hooks
In the 10th episode of "What Makes Us," host Brian Hooks sits down with his mother, Karen Hooks, for a deeply personal conversation about life's winding paths. Karen's story is a rich tapestry of experiences: starting work at 15, navigating diverse careers, facing discrimination, attending the UN Conference on Women in China, and ultimately dedicating herself to serving veterans at the VA Hospital. Through every transition, her unwavering commitment to be in service with others shines t...
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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

What Makes Us...
Transform with Preethi
Ever wondered about the difference between change and transformation? While change is external, transformation is a profound internal shift that redefines who you are. Mastering it can unlock the life you truly desire. Leadership coach Preethi Subramanian, who transitioned from chartered accountant to IT security professional to leadership coach, and moved between India, Switzerland, and Singapore, discovered that transformation isn't an event, but a culmination of consciously navigated trans...
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5 months ago
52 minutes

What Makes Us...
Evolve with Gusti Clark
Feeling a persistent inner pull toward something different, even amidst external success? Join us for an insightful conversation with Executive Leadership Coach Gusti Clark about the power of personal and professional evolution. Gusti's seemingly diverse career in nonprofit, tech, HR, biotech, government, and entrepreneurship reveals a purposeful journey guided by intuition and a mission to help others navigate major life transitions. "I've come to realize that all those things together have ...
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5 months ago
46 minutes

What Makes Us...
Search for Meaning with Dr. Alvin Sturdivant
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, Vice President of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the University of Portland, guides a profound exploration into the evolving journey of meaning-making, rooted in our connections to family, faith, community, and history. He recounts how his grandmother instilled an early understanding of self-defined purpose, a foundation strengthened by his Pentecostal spirituality, providing enduring resilience. Dr. Sturdivant emphasizes...
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6 months ago
54 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Friends with Annie
What does real friendship look like in today's world? Not the sitcom version where everyone lives in the same apartment building, but the authentic connections that sustain us through distance, life changes, and the passage of time. In this deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my friend Annie to explore our decade-long friendship journey and what it reveals about human connection. From our first meeting in graduate school (where Annie found my "likability annoying") to navigating fr...
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6 months ago
39 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Look For Something Greater with Ashok Kumar Prabhakar
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Ashok Kumar Prabhakar — a seasoned leader, strategic advisor, mentor, and speaker—shares his remarkable journey toward continuous reinvention, lasting impact, and the pursuit of a meaningful legacy. "You need to push yourself and keep rediscovering yourself. And the rediscovery will lead to something greater in life." Connect with Ashok Kumar Prabhakar... Pash@unlockingpotential.in To learn more about Ashok: https://unlockingpotential.in/ https://www.linke...
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7 months ago
32 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Take Risks with Virginia Ibrahim-Olin
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Virginia Ibrahim-Olin shares with us the significance of Taking Risks in her life and how it has shaped her sense of self, family and career. "Listen to yourself and try to trust yourself, if you are not ready to let your friends help." Send us a text Thank you for listening to What Makes Us... Make sure to like us or subscribe to the podcast. If you really like us, please send our podcast to at least 1 friend who you think would enjoy it! If you would l...
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7 months ago
47 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Intentional with Utsav Mamoria
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Utsav Mamoria shares with us how intentionality has shaped his journey and coming to understand the importance of doing what you love with intention. "Because I intentionally chosen to do this, I am seeing the value of how it is shaping me as a person. So while your intention shapes the choice, the choice in turn shapes you." To learn more about Utsav and his projects: The 6% Club: https://www.thesixpercent.club/ - Go from Idea to Launch in 45 DaysPod...
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8 months ago
48 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Who We Are with Dr. Joy Hoffman
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Dr. Joy Hoffman shares a part of her journey as a Korean adoptee raised in a different cultural community and learning about herself through her work with college students. "I'm going to get this job and support LGBT students, just under the radar." Send us a text Thank you for listening to What Makes Us... Make sure to like us or subscribe to the podcast. If you really like us, please send our podcast to friend who think would enjoy it! If ...
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8 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

What Makes Us...
What Makes Us...Storytellers with Raja Bhattar
In this first episode of What Makes Us, Raja Bhattar shares with us their journey of storytelling. As they are finishing their first book "Queering Constellations," Raja and Brian explore how they have become who they are. "I don't just have to do what is told around me. I can have my own moral compass." Check out Raja's Author Page: Check out Raja's book here - Queering Constellations: Mapping This Journey Called Life Send us a text Thank you for listening to What Makes Us... Make sure to...
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8 months ago
43 minutes

What Makes Us...
What if support didn’t steer your life—but lit the way forward? In this episode, we sit down with Shailendra Aswal, coach and Chief Navigating Officer at My Life Kompass, to explore the lighthouse as a metaphor for personal growth: a steady beam, an early warning, and a safe harbor to regroup before heading back out to sea. Rather than taking the wheel, we discuss how great coaching fosters clarity and safety—so you can navigate your own waters with confidence. We unpack transformation from ...