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Inner Mission

by Murn

As humans we crave connection. ⁣⁣A powerful way to connect is through our story. This podcast is an opportunity to share our stories and bring that connection to light! ⁣Someone else’s wake up call could also be our own. It’s time to wake up and live our best life! To be the light in a world that can feel so dark at times. 💡It’s an inside job first. Our own inner mission to own our story and uncover the light that has been dimmed for too long. Once we shine our light, we give others permission to do the same. Together, we illuminate the world!⁣Welcome to Inner Mission!

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Episodes

  1. 19. Brooke Lynn Heights: Ballerina, Show Girl, Supermodel, Ultimate Drag Queen and Incredible Human

    In this episode Murn chats with Toronto native Brock Hayhoe who takes the stage and lights up the world as the magical Brooke Lynn Heights. Growing up in a Christian home, Brock would pray to be “normal” and it was clear that this Queen was born to stand OUT! From putting on ballet slippers as a...

  2. 18. Habitat for Humanity: the one where Franquita gets a place to call home

    In this episode we are on the build site for the Wilson County Habitat for Humanity. It’s a special build as this is The House That Love Built 2. An anonymous donor has helped to sponsor this home and Franquita will be the new homeowner! We hear from the Habitat leaders, a previous Habitat...

  3. 17. Dr. JPop: On the pandemic, Anti-Racism, Ally-ship and Joy

    Let’s get it POPPIN! In this episode Dr. JPop shares on how she left a stable corporate job at the beginning of the pandemic to be an entrepreneur. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and with so much unknown, she has managed to ride the roller coaster of the pandemic AND create a platform…

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  4. 16. Murn: The Birthday Episode where she celebrates her 9/11 bday and reflects on the past year.

    In this episode Murn shares about where she was on her 26th bday, 9/11/2001. She opens up and reflects on the past trip around the sun, with all of its ups and downs. She reminds us that while we [and the world] may be hurting, it’s still okay to celebrate. To remember what we have right here,...

  5. 15. Tom Morales on the hospitality industry, Nashville and the state of the world

    Getting to record this episode at Acme Radio with this guy was SO FUN! Tom is one of the coolest people I know and his care for people makes him even cooler. It’s that care and his entrepreneurial drive that has made him a local and global legend in the hospitality world, which looks quite...

  6. 14. Murn + Meditation

    In this bonus episode Murn shares some of the benefits of stillness and meditation. This is perfect for all levels and no experience necessary! You’ll be guided through a short meditation as an opportunity to get present and wake up with fresh eyes. Happy meditating and Thank you for listening! 💡

  7. 13. Murn: From her Lie to her WHY and the gift of therapy

    In this episode Murn shares about realizing her own stigma around therapy and how it has been a gift in her life in such a short time. Yoga, meditation, self inquiry and now therapy have opened her eyes to new ways of seeing and being. Thank you for listening!!

  8. 12. Kelly Carter + Lauren Farina O’Brien: life, yoga and growing through a pandemic

    In this episode we laugh, we cry, we get really real. Lauren and Kelly share about life in Hendersonville and how yoga has shaped their life. From growing up in an all white town, to discovering the practice of yoga, to opening Shakti Power Yoga, to waking up to their systemic white privilege,...

  9. 11. Paige Elenson + Catherine Njeri: How yoga & community bring hope, even through a global pandemic

    In this episode Catherine Njeri & Paige Elenson [of Africa Yoga Project] join from Nairobi, Kenya to share on what life has been like during the pandemic and how AYP has become the structure/safety net for their teachers and even their students & communities to help provide food, water, towels…

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  10. 10. Q Taylor: A journey from the streets of Memphis to being a leader in hospitality & the community

    In this episode, Q shares with Murn about growing up in Memphis and the challenges that followed. It’s a story you don’t want to miss. From being homeless, to traumatic events to the people that lifted him up. Q reminds us that we can hear our own inner voice when we truly listen. He shares how…

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  11. 9. Murn: Inspiration from John Lewis and remembering our “why”

    In this episode Murn shares a bit about the life and legacy of John Lewis and a quote of his that landed with her recently... sparking a conversation about our “why.” When we stand in our Truth and remember our why, we cannot be moved. “You are a light. You are the light.” -John Lewis 1940-2020

  12. 8. Ashley Brooke James: On being an entrepreneur and making health and wellness accessible to all

    Murn and Ashely have an honest conversation around the yoga and wellness industry and also have a lot of fun (and maybe a little dancing... wait for it). “We are stronger together and if we can have these conversations more the better we are going to be as a city representing wellness” - Ashley...

  13. 7. Murn: On feeling it all, learning, unlearning and making the higher call at each next step

    In this episode, Murn shares about what’s been going on the last few months on her own inner mission journey. From owning her biases, to uncomfortable conversations to breaking down to breakthrough. She’s learning to feel more and listen more generously. She’s unlearning how things have always…

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  14. 6. Ericka Jones: Walking the road of courage to be a compassionate disrupter so that all feel valued

    Murn and Ericka chat about how personal development & yoga can cultivate bravery, one step at a time, to walk the road of courage. Ericka is a Global Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Leader and she is on a mission to ensure all feel welcomed, valued & heard. She believes this takes courage & can…

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  15. 5. Hannah Curlee Young: How limiting beliefs hold us back and her life after The Biggest Loser

    Hannah and Murn chat about how life is isn’t really about losing, it’s about gaining. Murn met Hannah as she was training for the finale of the Biggest Loser and what seemed to be a chance meeting, turned out to be a game changer and lifelong friendship. Hannah’s energy for life is contagious and...

  16. 4. Derrick Billups : Part 2

    A lot has happened since Derrick and Murn last spoke... from the death of George Floyd to the riots and protests happening around the country. Derrick shares what life has been like for him and the hope for what’s to come. Here are some great resources and places to support: How to Be an...

  17. 3. Derrick Billups: Change is inevitable and enthusiasm is his middle name!

    Derrick and Murn chat about the always present ups and downs of life and how he stays grounded with enthusiasm knowing that life is happening for him, not to him. Derrick’s life started as an African American young man in a predominately white suburban town and now he’s the CEO of his own…

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  18. 2. Erika Rich: Living for today!

    In this episode Murn chats with Erika about life before and after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Erika, at age 25, was living in Nashville feeling fit & healthy when everything changed. When she heard the words, “you have 2 years to live,” her stress melted away and she started to...

  19. 1. Murn & Gratitude

    I can’t ask you to share your story without sharing mine. Today I share my story! It’s messy and it’s real. Today I share from how I rumbled with my Truth from a young age to pivotal moments in my life where I WOKE UP to what was inside of me all along. I also share a daily practice that gives me...

  20. Welcome to Inner Mission (Trailer)

    As humans we crave connection. This podcast is an opportunity to share our stories and bring that connection to light. It’s an inside job and we are also in this together. Let’s illuminate the world! Welcome to Inner Mission!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

As humans we crave connection. ⁣⁣A powerful way to connect is through our story. This podcast is an opportunity to share our stories and bring that connection to light! ⁣Someone else’s wake up call could also be our own. It’s time to wake up and live our best life! To be the light in a world that can feel so dark at times. 💡It’s an inside job first. Our own inner mission to own our story and uncover the light that has been dimmed for too long. Once we shine our light, we give others permission to do the same. Together, we illuminate the world!⁣Welcome to Inner Mission!

HOSTED BY

Murn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Inner Mission have?

Inner Mission currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Inner Mission about?

As humans we crave connection. ⁣⁣A powerful way to connect is through our story. This podcast is an opportunity to share our stories and bring that connection to light! ⁣Someone else’s wake up call could also be our own. It’s time to wake up and live our best life! To be the light in a world that...

How often does Inner Mission release new episodes?

Inner Mission has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Inner Mission is created and hosted by Murn.
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