EP 63 - EVOLVING WITH PURPOSE FT STAX

In the Season 5 finale of the Where Are We Podcast, the crew sits down with Boston native Stax for an honest and wide ranging conversation about growth, identity, and becoming your highest self. Growing up in Dorchester as the oldest of four siblings, Stax talks about the pressure of being seen as the example in her family while still figuring life out in real time. She reflects on how her upbringing shaped her discipline early on, from participating in programs like dance, modeling, choir, and violin to developing a strong love for reading and learning that still influences her mindset today. Throughout the episode, Stax opens up about the evolution of her perspective and the personal work it takes to grow into a new version of yourself. She shares how discovering books like The Four Agreements helped shift the way she looks at life, accountability, and how we interpret the world around us. That shift sparked a deeper journey of self awareness and pushed her to reevaluate relationships, expectations, and how she connects with people from earlier phases of her life. The conversation also dives into the reality of evolving beyond your past. Stax speaks candidly about how personal growth can sometimes create distance between you and people who knew an older version of you, and how navigating that transition requires patience, reflection, and a willingness to redefine connections. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of building routines, creating structure in adulthood, and staying intentional about personal development. From stories about her childhood nickname and the origin of the name Stax to deeper reflections on purpose, identity, and self discovery, this episode blends humor, vulnerability, and real conversation. It’s a reminder that no one has everything figured out and that growth is an ongoing process. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro 00:40 Meeting Stax 03:05 Daily Routines 06:42 Virgo Energy 09:18 Growing Up Dorchester 13:05 Staying In Boston 17:20 Leaving vs Staying 22:10 Personal Evolution 26:45 Discovering The Four Agreements 31:10 Outgrowing Old Versions 36:20 The Name Stax 40:55 Childhood Creativity 46:30 Being The Oldest Sibling 52:15 Family Expectations 57:40 S.DOT (Sex, Drugs & Other Things) 58:40 Finding Your Own Path 1:04:25 Perspective On Life 1:09:30 Final Reflections 1:13:22 Outro ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast