01.10 - Humble Beginnings, Mourning Well, and Embracing Your Gifts w/ Antonio Appling

This week... We sit down with Antonio Appling and we talk about humble beginnings, mourning well, and embracing your gifts and talents in order to take that first step toward progress. Guest Bio: Antonio Appling is a poet and rapper, as well as, the founder of both The Nest (a breakfast joint in Bellflower, CA) and The Definitive Soap Box (a monthly poetry Open Mic in Long Beach, CA). Antonio currently lives Long Beach with his wife and son. Guest Socials: Website InstagramThe Nest - IG FacebookWhat are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoyFollow: https://www.instagram.com/derrickengoy https://www.facebook.com/derrickengoypoetry https://www.twitter.com/derrickengoy https://www.derrickengoy.usMusic:Composed and Produced by Derrick EngoyIntroduction by Kevin Horton Merch:Official GearSupport the show