SoulTalk with Kute Blackson

"I love poetry because I think poetry makes people feel less alone. And it inspires empathy. And I think empathy is what the world needs most right now." EPISODE SUMMARY: IN-Q (or IN-Question), is the stage name of Adam Schmalholz, an American songwriter and National Poetry Slam champion. In this episode, IN-Q shares how to work with your ego when you are ready to create art. He explains the importance of listening to your inner voice because that is the voice that is your 'true north', that will tell you your passion and your purpose. No one else can tell you what that voice is saying except you. He will help you find the way. Some Question I Ask: How did you become a poet? Did you always know you wanted to be a poet? How do you know if your poetry is good after writing? How do you get your ego out of the way of your creative process? What keeps you going when you feel like giving up? How do you prepare for a performance and stay in the flow? In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of your voice and developing a relationship with that part of yourself. The difference between speaking your truth and speaking from your ego. How to awaken your inner voice and create a relationship with it. How to define what comes from your intuition instead of your ego. How to connect with your true purpose and resolving any internal conflict.

"In Chinese the word 'crisis' means opportunity. I believe that in the midst of these times, there is an opportunity, there is something more than before seeking to emerge for not just you and I individually, but collectively as a humanity." Episode Summary: In this episode, I share some thoughts, ideas, inspiration and perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that we are currently experiencing. My intention is to help you move through this time with more insight, wisdom, resilience, willingness, openness and understanding, so that you're able to participate in such a way you will grow, evolve, purify and cleanse your own consciousness to come out even stronger on the other side. COVID-19 is a wake up call. Some Questions I Ask: How can you come out of this pandemic crisis even stronger? How can you do your part? What if this evolutionary time was an opportunity to listen more deeply? What is coronavirus teaching us to see beyond our self? Are you living authentically? In This Episode You Will Learn: Ways to empower yourself in times of crisis. You are not alone - we are one humanity. How this is helping us to evolve our own consciousness. The importance to being of service to others. The spiritual element of this virus and how it can help us evolve.

In this enlightening discussion, Mantak Chia, a renowned expert in Taoist practices and author of 'The Multi-Orgasmic Man', shares insights on harnessing sexual energy. He reveals how to transform this energy into life force and cultivate inner calm. Chia explains techniques for activating your third eye and separating orgasm from ejaculation. He emphasizes the importance of preserving energy for overall health and well-being, challenging misconceptions about celibacy in spiritual growth.

"What you thank in life and in another person, you actually enliven." Episode Summary: THANK YOU. Perhaps two of the most potent words you could say. If all you did was say a heartfelt "Thank you" each moment of your life to everyone you met, miracles would occur. Listen to this episode and learn the true power of 'living thank you' and how it will bring you more than just a full heart but a state of enlivenment and abundance in your life. Some Questions I Ask: Who are you grateful for in your life? Who do you need to thank? What are you taking for granted? How can you thank those that challenge you the most? Who is the most important person to thank? In This Episode You Will Learn: The best place to start in your gratitude process. How the power of living Thank You can accelerate your growth and expansion. The one key thing to focus on in any situation. How to 'live your thank you'. How to get unstuck in your life and move into a state of manifestation and inspiration.

"In marketing there is no rules, you just have to keep your eyes open and find ways to get your product out there." Episode Summary: Listen to this episode as Karl Kani, Godfather of urban streetwear and legendary entrepreneur, shares the secrets to creating a cultural fashion revolution and explains the key reason some people achieve success and others don't. He tells the story behind his famous label and how a time of crisis led him to re-focus his drive and become the 3rd most important brand in Europe. Some Questions I Ask How does a kid from Brooklyn get into fashion? How did you get started? When you started, did you always know that it was going to go global? Or were you surprised as it was happening? How do you keep from being arrogant or complacent after so much success? During the time when things got challenging, did you ever feel like giving up? What was your worst and best business decision? What does success mean to you? How has it evolved? In This Episode You Will Learn The key to being a good leader. How to stay inspired to keep creating and not get into a comfort zone. The code to success, in any area of your life. 3 key elements to creating a cultural impact. Two things you need to keep in mind to become a good marketer. How to get over the desire for wanting people's validation.

"All mistakes are simply the ego's misinterpretation of reality." Episode Summary: We've all made mistakes at some moment, things we wish we hadn't done or had done differently. Sometimes we carry the shame or guilt of what we perceive as mistakes, and we beat ourselves up. Take a listen to this episode and learn how to let go of this notion of right and wrong, and discover the profound freedom in realizing you can never make a mistake. Some Questions I Ask: What is life seeking to unfold and express beyond your ego attachment? What if more happened when you just allowed it to happen? What if life was seeking to give you so much more? What would you do if you couldn't make a mistake? Where would you go? Who would you speak to? What risks would you take? In This Episode You Will Learn: What real freedom really means. The definition of 'making a mistake'. The unexpected benefits of standing still when you don't know what to do. What to do when things aren't flowing in life. One key reason to not get attached to any outcome.

"It's not about becoming enlightened, it's about living fully engaged and immersed in life." Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Panache Desai, author of "Discovering Your Soul Signature", shares the secrets to living a balanced, engaged and happy life. He shares deeply touching insights about how to heal emotional wounds and deal with moments of crisis to emerge stronger and more powerful on the other side of it. Some Questions I Ask: What things tend to get in the way of people recognizing who they really are? What is a way to process or move through negative emotions in a healthy way? What can someone who doesn't like their reality do to shift it? Is it even possible? How do you juggle it all, stay sane and centered? What is your secret? In This Episode You Will Learn: The difference between conscious and unconscious creation, and the dangers of not addressing the unconscious aspect. How to discern the truth that we feel in a given moment, so that we can sharpen our intuitive capacity. The main obstacle to being all that you are capable of being and how to overcome it. How to consciously handle your emotions. The true source of your own power.

"The ability to control and change yourself is actually the greatest power of all." Episode Summary: We often despair of the behavior of people around us - our parents, friends, children or partner - and we do our best to try and make them change. Unfortunately, forcing people to change doesn't usually work. Listen to this episode to learn 3 simple keys that will help you bring real and lasting change to the people around you. Some Questions I Ask: Do you often question how others should be living? What does this person mirror to you about yourself? What is this person showing you about yourself that you don't want to see? That you might be resisting? Have you tried to really listen and understand why someone does what they do? In This Episode You Will Learn: Three keys to get people to change. The unpleasant effects of trying to attack people to make them change. The first step you need to take in order to get others to shift. How to know when people are ready to change. Why imposing your vision onto others and trying to will them to change is not an effective strategy.

"The past is gone, it is a memory. The future isn't here, it's a vision. The only thing that is real and has power is this moment." Episode Summary: In this episode, Joe Vitale, best-selling author of "The Attractor Factor", shares how he struggled with poverty and being homeless for over 10 years to becoming a world-famous best-selling author. He talks about the importance of gratitude and the change in mindset needed to believe that anything is possible in your life. Some Questions I Ask How did you get started in this field? What put you on this path? What was the shift that occurred inside of you after 10 years to finally break out of the gravitational pull of poverty? How specific should our intentions and goals be? How much, in your experience, do you feel life is destined? How much do we really control? How do you overcome this need/desire to be liked or other people's approval and validation and how can the people listening in find that foundation of peace within themselves? In This Episode You Will Learn The main reason people struggle with money and how to overcome it. The amazing connection between gratitude and abundance. What your self-talk really means and why you should pay attention to it. Two key questions you need to ask yourself to move past your limiting beliefs. An important distinction between surrender and giving up. The difference between stating intentions and setting goals.

"The depth of your sexuality is in direct proportion with the ability and degree to which you allow yourself to express and exchange love." Episode Summary: Sexuality can often be a delicate and intense subject. For some, it can be a challenging experience, leaving you feeling deeply unsatisfied. But truly great sex will deepen the connection with your partner. Listen to this episode and learn how to view sex as a sacred exchange, letting it become more than a physical experience and becoming a true celebration of the infinite dance of life. Some Questions I Ask What comes to mind when you think of sex? Do you associate sex with shame or guilt? What does it take to truly connect with your partner? Where are you holding on? What are your fears of letting go of control? In This Episode You Will Learn A soulful definition of sex. The main requirement to experience truly epic sex. 3 levels of intimacy during sex. The unexpected symmetry between your love-making and life-making. 2 keys to deepen your connection with your partner during love-making.