177. Trevor Taylor - on Career Changes, Zip Codes, Re-Potting Plants, & Life’s Purpose

“If I continue to make myself small to fit their expectations, who am I truly letting down?” - Trevor Taylor Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Trevor Taylor. As a seasoned yoga instructor, Trevor brings over nine years of dedicated practice to the mat, seamlessly blending strength and grace in his dynamic Vinyasa flows. Beyond yoga, Trevor is a content creator, sharing mindfulness techniques, motivation, and glimpses into his personal yoga journey with a global community. Like anyone on this journey called life, it took Trevor some time and some struggle to get to the place he is at now. In this episode, Trevor looks back on those struggles and existential reflections. So please enjoy this conversation, as Trevor provides some valuable lessons on growth and purpose… --- (0:00) Welcome! (0:50) Ashanti’s introduction. (3:00) Trevor introduces himself and why he is a teacher at heart - whether it’s yoga, religion, philosophy, or K-12 education. (5:10) The front of Ashanti’s mask - passion, caring, driven - and how he spent MLK Jr. Day. (9:20) The front of Trevor’s mask - joy, discipline, articulate. (12:55) The back of Ashanti’s mask - worry, fear, grief - and his grandmother’s passing. (19:50) The back of Trevor’s mask - lack of confidence, low self-esteem, fear of failure. (24:30) Why Ashanti went into teaching vs. why Trevor went into teaching. (34:00) The difference between your “growth zone” vs. your “overwhelmed zone.” (39:20) The catalyst that led Trevor to make a career change, and how plants are a great analogy for growth. (46:30) Wrap up and final words from Trevor. --- Connect with Trevor Taylor: Website: https://pillar.io/justliketrevor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justliketrevor/ Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected]  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com ---Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support