They Call Me Mista Yu

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Aug 2026

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Every Thursday, the flagship, " They Call Me Mista Yu " is where we have the deepest conversations on just about everything from society and culture to family dynamic to sports to world affairs. This is straight out of the mind of Mista Yu! Buckle up! At the end of the day, this is where our edges get sharpened! PERSPECTIVE is the purpose here! Your Booking 🔗 To Guest: https://calendly.com/yusefmichaelmarshall/theycallmemistayu TCMMY is your "Weekly Mirror Check" before you go change the world! Note: Please be advised there are scheduled breaks in recording and interviews during July, August, November, and December.

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August 12, 202620 min

TCMMY - Almost Local/How To Move Away Without Losing Yourself w/ Marc Alcobé

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!Staying in your hometown can feel safe, but it can also feel like you’re stuck living inside someone else’s story. We sit down with Mark Alcobé, a Barcelonian-born UX and UI designer, professional futsal goalkeeper, improv theater actor, and the host of the Almost Local Podcast, to talk about what happens when you leave home and keep going.Mark shares the honest version of moving abroad: the excitement, the culture shock, the bureaucracy, the loneliness, and the unexpected ways your identity changes over time. We dig into the idea that relocation isn’t “right” or “wrong” and it isn’t for everyone. Sometimes you move and thrive. Sometimes you move and realize homesickness is bigger than you imagined, and choosing to return is simply choosing what’s healthy.We also unpack the meaning behind “almost local” and why Mark moved away from labels like “expat.” If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fully belong where you live now and you don’t fully fit back home either, this conversation puts language to that in-between experience and shows why community matters. Mark closes with practical advice for anyone considering a big move: do deeper research than jobs and rent, and make sure you can rebuild the routines and hobbies that keep you grounded.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with someone planning a move, and leave a review with your biggest question about starting over somewhere new.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202620 min

Can Living Abroad Can Make You Less Judgmental: The Identity Shift - Jodi Cowles

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!Your identity can look solid from the outside and still feel unfinished on the inside. We sit down with author and entrepreneur Jodi Cowles, a true “Renaissance woman” who has lived more than half of her adult life across seven countries, and we get honest about what that kind of cross-cultural experience does to the way you see people and the way you see yourself. The surprise is how practical her takeaway is: you don’t need a passport to grow. Sometimes the real shift starts when you simply cross town, sit down for lunch, and choose curiosity over assumptions. We talk about judgment head-on, including the uncomfortable truth that we all form snap opinions and then call them “discernment.” Jodi shares how living overseas challenged her first impressions and helped her look for bridges instead of arguments, especially in a time when culture feels loud and divisive. Then we pivot into language learning, where pride gets humbled fast, and where the mechanics of communication can reshape how we think about responsibility, blame, and connection. It’s a conversation packed with mindset shifts, but it stays grounded in real life. You’ll also hear the story behind Joy’s World, Jodi’s bilingual English-Turkish project created to help her adopted daughter remember her early years and to support families trying to keep a heritage language alive. We close with an inside look at Blue Hat Publishing and Well Told, where Jodi helps first-time authors tell their stories well, avoid publishing scams, and build a professional book they’re proud to hold. If you’ve been craving more joy, more honesty, or a cleaner next step for your own story, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202617 min

The Hamster Wheel Trap: Why Successful Entrepreneurs Lose Their Freedom with Peter Boolkah

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!What if the business you built became the thing keeping you from the life you wanted?In this episode of They Call Me Mista Yu, I sit down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Freedom Expert Peter Boolkah to discuss why so many business owners become trapped inside the companies they created.Peter is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS – Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life. With more than 60,000 coaching hours and over two decades helping founders across the globe, Peter has identified a common challenge:Entrepreneurs don't fail because they aren't capable.They struggle because their businesses become dependent on them for everything.In this conversation, we explore:The Hamster Wheel Trap® and why success can become exhaustingWhy founders become the biggest bottleneck in their businessesHow systems create freedom instead of restrictionThe difference between revenue and true enterprise valueBuilding leadership teams that think independentlyPreparing a business for long-term sustainability or exitWhy entrepreneurial success should create freedom—not consume itWhether you're a founder, business owner, executive, or someone building something bigger than yourself, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what success should look like.Get Peter Boolkah's Book "Your Business Sucks":https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H465YQMPOur team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202621 min

Bangkok to New York: Music, Identity, Motherhood & Finding Your Voice | Kneet Music

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!What happens when your life spans cultures, continents, motherhood, music, adversity, and advocacy?In this episode of They Call Me Mista Yu, I sit down with Kneet, a Thai Sikh–Punjabi independent recording artist, songwriter, storyteller, advocate, and founder of Protect Children NY.Born and raised in Bangkok and now based in New York, Kneet has built a creative career around storytelling and lived experience. Her music blends pop, hip-hop, soul/R&B, and cinematic storytelling while exploring identity, love, survival, motherhood, and transformation.Her breakout single “RISE” reached #1 on the Apple Music video charts and appeared on a Times Square billboard. Now, her newest single, “Bangkok to New York,” tells the story of her journey from Thailand to New York and the experience of building a life between cultures.But music is only part of Kneet’s story.With a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology and lived experience navigating family court, she founded Protect Children NY, an advocacy initiative focused on child protection, coercive control, psychological abuse, and family court reform.In this conversation, we explore:Growing up between cultures and finding identityThe journey from Bangkok to New YorkUsing music as a form of storytelling and healingMotherhood and resilienceChild development and family systemsThe psychological impact of family conflictFinding your voice after feeling unheardTurning difficult experiences into advocacyThe connection between creativity and personal transformationHow pain can become purposeKneet’s story is ultimately about voice—the voice we discover through creativity, the voice we reclaim after adversity, and the responsibility we sometimes feel to speak for those who aren’t being heard.Connect With Kneet / Support Protect Children NYProtect Children NY: https://www.change.org/ProtectChildrenNYHer “Bangkok to New York” release on August 14, 2026.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202627 min

They Call Me Mista Yu - John Salzwedel - Stop Leaving Life On The Table

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!Success can be loud, polished, and totally unfulfilling. We’re talking with former CEO and executive coach John Salzwedel about that uncomfortable gap between “I have everything I’m supposed to want” and “why doesn’t this feel like my life?” John shares what surprised him most when he hit that moment, including the guilt that can come with admitting you’re out of alignment, even when everything looks fine from the outside.We also get into what John hears all the time before coaching begins: people frustrated that someone else didn’t take care of them. We unpack personal responsibility without turning it into rugged individualism, and why waiting on outside forces to fix your life keeps you stuck. If you lead a team, run a business, or simply want better habits, you’ll recognize the leadership parallel: you don’t do everything yourself, but you are responsible for making sure the right things happen.Then we zoom in on clarity, one of the most practical life skills we can build. John defines clarity in simple terms: knowing who you are, what matters to you, and where you’re trying to get. He explains how clear priorities become a real decision-making filter, including the role faith can play in sorting yes from no. Want more from John, including his book Stop Leaving Life on the Table and his weekly blog? Find him at thecoach.vip, and if you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202623 min

They Call Me Mista Yu - Nancy Jasin Ensley - Writing Your Story = Recovery

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!You can hear it in Nancy Jasin Ensley’s voice: she’s lived enough life to tell the truth without dressing it up. Nancy is a hospice specialist, legal nurse, teacher, and author, and she joins us to talk about what happens when a natural caretaker becomes the person who tries to fix everything and everyone. She takes us back to growing up frightened and anxious, and how learning to read early became more than a skill. It became a way to steady her mind, find a little light, and start building a life with words. From there, we get into the heart of nursing, leadership, and the hidden cost of over-caretaking. Nancy breaks down why boundaries matter in healthcare and in families, how burnout sneaks up on helpers, and what she had to learn about delegating, listening, and letting other people carry their part. If you’ve ever felt responsible for everyone’s wellbeing, this conversation puts language to that pressure and offers a healthier way forward. Nancy also shares a raw, personal chapter: alcoholism and addiction, what it did to her sense of worth, and the support and faith that helped her rebuild. She speaks with compassion for anyone facing mental health struggles and substance use disorder, and she offers hope grounded in reality, not slogans. We end with one of the most useful takeaways of all: how writing and journaling can help you process your story, even if you don’t think you’re a writer. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a reset, and subscribe for more conversations like this. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what boundary or writing habit are you ready to start?Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 12, 202620 min

They Call Me Mista Yu - What Adversity Teaches Us About Identity - Patrick O'Donnell

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!What happens when your career requires you to make life-or-death decisions—and then one day, you have to reinvent yourself?Retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell joins Mista Yu to discuss leadership, courage, resilience, the emotional realities of law enforcement, and his transition from policing to bestselling author, podcast host, and entrepreneur.Together, they explore what pressure reveals about character, how purpose evolves over time, and why your greatest impact may come after your first career ends.Whether you're in public service, business, or simply navigating your own next chapter, this conversation offers practical wisdom on leadership, resilience, and legacy.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 5, 202621 min

Punch Today in the Face: A Story of Purpose After Cancer - Ray Hartjen

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!What would change if you truly believed today mattered more than tomorrow?In this episode of They Call Me Mista Yu, I sit down with Ray Hartjen—author, musician, storyteller, and multiple myeloma survivor—for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, resilience, and making every day count.After receiving a life-changing cancer diagnosis in 2019, Ray discovered that the greatest lesson wasn't simply about surviving illness—it was about refusing to take time, relationships, and opportunities for granted.Since then, he's become the author of five books, a patient advocate, and a passionate believer in living with urgency, creativity, and intention.In this episode, we explore:How cancer transformed Ray's perspective on lifeWhy "If Not Now, When?" became his guiding principleThe importance of relationships over accomplishmentsStorytelling as a path to healing and connectionFinding purpose through adversityLiving intentionally instead of waiting for "someday"Why every day deserves our very bestWhether you're navigating adversity, chasing a dream, or simply wanting to live more intentionally, this conversation will encourage you to stop postponing what matters most.Connect with Ray Hartjen: https://rayhartjen.comOur team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 5, 202618 min

TCMMY: A.I.'s Impact on Publishing, Marketing, and Your Story - H.A. Callum

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!AI is changing writing faster than most of us expected, and it is already pressuring authors in the places that matter most: discovery, trust, and the business of publishing. I sit down with teacher, poet, author, and master storyteller H.A. Callum to get clear about what’s real and what’s hype, from AI-written books landing on major platforms to the creeping fear that human voice could get drowned out by endless machine-made content.We unpack why AI can mimic style but still cannot replace lived experience, and why copyright policy matters for creators who rely on ownership. HA explains how subjective publishing is, how rejection is part of the job, and why the writers who win are often the ones who simply keep submitting. We also talk about AI in the classroom and the surprising truth many writers discover after trying it: you may spend as much time fixing the output as you would writing it yourself.Then we go practical. We compare traditional publishing versus independent publishing, including timelines, editing standards, cover design, and the real costs of doing indie the right way. We also hit something that gets overlooked: community. HA shares how he supports other writers at book fairs, why generosity travels, and why every aspiring author needs a writing tribe that truly gets the work.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a writer who’s wrestling with AI, and leave a review if it helps you keep going. What’s your biggest concern about AI and creativity right now?Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu

August 5, 202639 min

Beyond the Postcard: How Travel Changes Your Identity | Host of the Rhythm & Roam Podcasts

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!Travel isn't just about seeing new places.It's about seeing yourself differently.In this episode of They Call Me Mista Yu, I sit down with Benef, Paul, and Trecia, the hosts of Rhythm & Roam, a podcast dedicated to exploring the deeper human side of travel.Having traveled across dozens of countries, lived abroad as expats, and reconnected with ancestral roots, they share honest conversations about cultural immersion, identity, belonging, and the personal transformation that often begins the moment we leave our comfort zones.Rather than focusing on bucket lists and tourist attractions, Rhythm & Roam explores the stories most people never tell—the awkward encounters, challenging moments, cultural surprises, and life-changing lessons that shape who we become.In this episode, we discuss:Why travel is about transformation, not just destinationsBreaking cultural stereotypes through lived experiencesHow discomfort becomes one of our greatest teachersIdentity, ancestry, and finding belonging around the worldThe hidden stories behind every journeyWhy curiosity builds stronger connections than assumptionsHow travel expands both perspective and purposeWhether you're an avid traveler, an aspiring explorer, or simply someone who believes every meaningful conversation has the power to broaden your worldview, this episode will leave you inspired to journey more intentionally.Connect with Rhythm & RoamWebsite & Podcast: https://rhythmandroam.com/If you've ever returned from a trip realizing the biggest discovery wasn't the destination but yourself, you'll feel right at home with Rhythm & Roam. Explore more conversations about global travel, cultural connection, and personal transformation at https://rhythmandroam.com/.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu