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The August Light
by Asa A.
The August Light is a podcast about life and its endless possibilities. While I don't possess a magical handbook that tells you the secret to living your best life, I do share the treasures I've uncovered along the way and I hope these lessons help others to live life on their terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Light Work
There's no way of knowing what will work for certain in life so sometimes you gotta just try and live in the moment. In this episode, I'm trying something new by sharing an idea I've been playing around with for the show. Normally I would do this, but sometimes there's no better way to learn than...
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Seeking Validation
What happens when the applause doesn't come when you expect it to? Well, that depends on if the applause was the objective. Take a listen to a vulnerable exploration of how I learned to deal with things not going as planned. Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on Instagram:...
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Returning to Peace
One of my favorite things to do is travel and during a trip earlier this year, I discovered something I'd lost...my peace. So, travel with me in this episode as I relive the rediscovery of the peaceful moments of life. Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on Instagram:...
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Obedience
There were many times I attempted to return to podcasting after my 2023 hiatus and this is evidence of one of my many failed attempts. So some things in this episode may sound familiar, but there are also some gems I thought were worthy of hearing. It's also a representation of how sometimes it...
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Faith
Everyone's faith walk is different and it's a walk that changes and shifts as we grow as individuals so in this episode I share a moment of that growth. Growth that requires a deeper understanding of what faith is and how sometimes it isn't about getting what we want exactly how and when we want...
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St. Illness
Sometimes beautiful lessons are found in hard moments, but to find them we must go beyond what we think we are capable of. Join me as I traverse a bout of sickness and discover why it may have been to my benefit to push through the ick. Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on...
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How Can I Serve?
I often say I don't ask questions I don't want to know the answer to, but in this episode not only do I seek the answer, I also learn why we can't fear the answers we seek. Join me as a simple question, "How Do I Serve?" leads me to an end of absolute surrender. Until next time, be a light an...
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Sometimes I Yell At God
Yes, sometimes I yell at God. Why? Well, hold your stones and just listen because the reason may surprise you. Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on Instagram: @TheAugust_Light Join our email list and get the inside scoop on all things The August Light: www.theaugustlight.com...
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It's Not About You!
Sometimes we all need a little reminder that It's Not About Us. My return to The August Light is a simple reminder on why gifts are meant to be gifted. So, I'm sending this episode out into the world with no promises and no guarantees. Just simply returning to where I left off nearly 2 years ago,...
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Don't Quit!
"Good things or God things, come in 3's", which is why today's episode is all about why I keep going and the importance of not quitting on the things we're called to. Life will test us, but within those challenging moments are where the lessons lie and those lessons help us grow into the people…
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Season of Change
Sometimes you just gotta let go and see what happens. As I kick off the start to a new season, I am embracing the feeling of not getting it right and releasing the need to overproduce who I am so take a listen and learn a little more about what less tha perfect sounds like and how it creates…
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Choice
As humans we have been given the gift of choice and every day we make choices that impact the life we live. So, today is all about choice and how even in the face of adversity, there’s always a choice available to us. Turn up the volume and listen up because in today's season finale, we leave you...
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What Are Your Actions Saying?
Today's episode is all about gratitude, encouragement, and a journey into how our actions are a representation of the things we manifest. Turn up the volume and listen up because this is something everyone needs to hear. Until next time, be a light an august light. Inspiration: A Word Follow us…
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The Key to Success
There is no success without failure. Failure shows us everything we need to do to achieve our dreams, so why do we tend to breeze through it and act as if it never happened. Well, in today's episode I'm talking about that very thing. Turn up the volume and listen up because today is all about the...
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Reflection: What's Next
Every so often, we all need time to reflect. Reflection allows us to stop and appreciate all the things we've achieved and celebrate life. It is my belief that reflection refocuses us on our goals and reenergizes us for the next leg of our journey. So, for today's episode I'm following my own...
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Good News!
Navigating the good can be an interesting experience. Today's episode is an honest exploration of all the feelings wrapped up in Good News! If you've been waiting to see my acting in action, this one's for you. Turn up the volume and listen close because today is a good one. Also, make sure you...
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Behind the Show
Let's pull back the curtain and taking a peak into the business side of acting. As I continue to grow in my career, I learn a lot of things that wish I knew sooner so today I'm sharing some of the tidbits I've picked up thus far. Turn up the volume, grab your notebook, and listen up. Until next...
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Believe
Believe! An intricate yet elusive idea that doubles as an inspirational statement. Throughout our life, we believe many things and sometimes we stop believing even though it may be the only thing we need, which is why today's episode is all about one powerful word; believe. So, listen up and open...
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It'll all work out in the end...
It is my belief that everything always works out exactly as it should. Recently, I had to remember this as sometimes it can be challenging to accept that everything will be as it is meant to be, which is what today's show is all about. I also discuss how trusting ones authentic self can help us...
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Embrace the Promise
Man oh man, this episode put me through it, but I refuse to give negative too much attention. So I'm going to focus on the intention of today's episode, which is all about conquering limiting beliefs, why you can't escape what you've been called too and how limiting beliefs can keep you from...
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Abundance, Growth, & Limiting Beliefs
Understanding how we perceive abundance and our beliefs around what we think is possible is key to our growth. In this week's episode we're talking about shifting our perspective of abundance, taking some time to celebrate our personal and professional growth, and addressing limiting beliefs.…
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Make Room
The life we desire demands a lot of inner work. It also requires us to move in a way that clears the path for the things we've set our heart on, to enter. That's why this week's episode is a discussion about making room, the many forms it takes, and a few ways to optimize our mental, physical,...
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Overcoming a Lack State of Mind
Believing that the life you desire is possible is the key to a healthy mindset, but achieving this requires the mastery of one's thoughts. Thoughts that are sometimes lack adjacent. Which is why this week's episode is all about the meaning of a lack mindset, how it can affect the life we desire…
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Building A First-Class Life: The Power of Charging Your Worth
It's weeks 2 and we're are keeping the good vibes coming. This weeks episode is all about knowing your worth and then charging your worth. Tune in to today's show to hear all about how to build a first-class life: the power of charging your worth, understanding the roots of personal value, the...
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Positivity & Light
We're back and we're kicking off our fourth season!!! The feeling of joy that comes over us from knowing that our show is still going strong makes today's topic so perfect for the kick off of Season 4. Today is all about positivity and light. In this weeks episode we are exploring the good, the...
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The Actor Experience
It's the Season 3 finale and I have my talented, comical, and insightful friend, Alex Nobles (@TheAlexStory), joining me. We're ending this season with tons of laughs as we talk about auditioning, showcase prep, and Alex spills the tea about life on set. Turn up the volume one more time and enjoy...
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A Dream Come True
Dreams are beautiful things, but how do we make them come true. In this weeks episode I'm exploring the things we've been taught about dreams and the intersection of time and development. I may have more questions than answers this week, but I promise if you take this ride with me, it'll be worth...
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The Beauty of Imperfection
Sometimes things don't go right, but somehow it's still right. In this weeks episode I'm talking about imperfection, how it makes us better, and why what we think is wrong is usually actually right. Listen up as this week is all about celebrating our imperfections. Until next time, be a light an...
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Your Trauma is Showing Pt. 2
IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY and we're celebrating with part two of our series 'Your Trauma is Showing'. In today's episode we're continuing our conversation with the lovely women from Life 401: Advanced Shenanigans and we're delving out all kinds of goodness. We're going to new depths as we talk about...
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Your Trauma Is Showing Pt. 1
Welcome to part 1 of the 'Your Trauma is Showing' series where I sit down with the amazing women from the Life 401: Advanced Shenanigans podcast. In this episode, we address the root causes of trauma, why its important to understand our traumas, and how traumas show up in adulthood. This is a…
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Simply Showing Up
Sometimes it's difficult to simply show up for ourselves, our family, our friends, our work and so much more, but when we decide to just show up we gain so much. Listen up because this week is all about showing up, why it's important to do, and how social norms can clash with how we show up in…
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Home Buying 101
This week I am joined by my long time friend and intake specialist Shaneeka Jones to talk about the home buying process. Listen up as we talk about where to start, misconceptions, and what to expect once the process has begun. Crank up the volume and enjoy as we take you on another exciting ride....
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Living A First-Class Life
Ready for a first-class life? Not sure. Well, take a listen to this week's episode as I talk about what it means to live a first-class life, how it's made me better at dealing with challenges and why it can create a gap between you and your day ones. It's time for some enlightenment so turn up…
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Returning to Self
Bad B#$%H have bad days and we're spiritual too. In this weeks episode, I'm opening up about how to get back to self when you forget what makes you uniquely you, how challenges remind us of who we are, and the spirituality of it all. I also take ya to church so settle in and listen up. Until next...
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Chakras, Crystals, and Myofascial Release
Anyone a little stressed, anxious, or worried? Well, today's topic is just for you. In this weeks episode, we're joined by the angelic Chermaine Cole (@PeacefullyChermaine) to talk about chakras, how to unblock them, the power of crystals, and the benefits of myofascial releases. We're also…
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Control, Comfort, & Going with the Flow
Life happens whether we want it to or not and that means there are a lot of things out of our control. So in this weeks episode, I'm talking about my need to control things, how I'm getting comfortable with going with the flow and how this shift came about. Until next time, be a light an august...
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A Fabulous Life
This week I'm keeping the vibes fun as I bless y'all with some life lessons. I'm talking all about unearthing my fabulous life, why a millionaire can look like you, and why living your best life can shift the lives of those around you. Put your best foot forward, turn up the volume, and listen up...
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Taking It Easy
For this week's episode, we take it easy as we continue to find a balance in our life. We're talking about the benefits of doing something easy, why sometimes it's important to take it easy and how it can help us maintain a balance between being productive and preserving our peace. Take a breath,...
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Striking a Balance
In honor of Black History Month, we're launching Season 3 discussing balance. This episode is all about finding your balance in the life you're building, ways to work towards your version of balance & we dig deep to define what it means for us. We're also doing it big for the culture by sharing...
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The Lighthouse Effect
It's the Season 2 Finale and we're bringing the light. This weeks episode is all about what it means to be a lighthouse and how I discovered I was one. I also share my Future Vision for 2022 so turn up the volume and listen up. Although this is the end of a season, it's not the end of the road.…
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Protect Yo Peace
Tis the season for protecting yo peace. Since it's the season of joy, peace, love and happiness, what better time than now to talk about what it means to protect your peace, ways to protect it and why it's important. Get somewhere quiet, turn up the volume, and tune in for your weekly dose of...
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Boundaries, Mindfulness & Stress Management (Kinda)
This week our friend Kurtis Glenn blessed us with his presence once again and this time we set out to talk about the importance of boundaries, stress management, and mindfulness as actors. Now, we may or may not have gotten a little off topic a couple of times, but our tangents are where the gems...
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Destined to Lead
Sometimes we try to run from our destiny, but destiny has a way of catching up. This week we're traveling back in time and revealing why we were destined to become a leader, boss, and a role model. We're also talking about why it's important to reach back and help others as you step into your...
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Comparison-itis
Let's face it, every once in a while we all feel like we're being left behind when we see everyone around us "winning." So this week is all about our pesky little friend comparison and we also talk a little about how it feels when we really understand that what's for us is for us. Until next…
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Pivoting & Patience
This week was a test! A test of your patience and mine. I made y'all wait a little longer than usual because this week I'm joined by my dear friend Dr. Doryell Davis and we're talking about pivoting and patience. Oh & brace yourself cause I'm doing some singing so listen up and remember the…
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I Am Who I am
In this weeks episode we're all about self-love and we're doing it with confidence, comfort, and without judgement. Well not much, but that's okay because we're flawed & grateful. But there's no judgement here so get comfy and listen up. Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on...
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The Unknown: Life as a Boss
There are many unknowns in life and being an entrepreneur is no different. This week is all about the things we aren't told about being the boss, the fatigue of building a business and learning when to take a break when you're the one in charge. Listen up because it's gettin' real. Until next…
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Taking a Breath: Yoga & Meditation
Breathing is one of the most intuitive things we do as humans, but sometimes we have to be reminded to take a breath. This week we're talking with Flexibility Specialist Chermaine Cole about the difference between yoga and meditation, ways you can do both in your every day life, and we're...
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When Doubt Creeps In...
Man oh man! This week we're diving into our emotions and getting real intimate with one in particular, DOUBT. It's time to understand what happens when doubt creeps in and how to deal with it when it does. Oh and we're sharing some...interesting facts so get comfy and listen up. Until next time…
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Being Intentional w/Self-Care
In today's episode we're expounding upon our self-care journey as well as discussing how to be intentional with self-care and why it's important to do so. We're also taking a moment to reflect and own our S#$@! Until next time, be a light an august light. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The August Light is a podcast about life and its endless possibilities. While I don't possess a magical handbook that tells you the secret to living your best life, I do share the treasures I've uncovered along the way and I hope these lessons help others to live life on their terms.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Asa A.
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