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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Watch the whole episode here. </p><p>SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! <br />https://youtu.be/nhCwZHaw96U </p><p>Listen to the whole episode here <br />https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-asian-hate-ep-19-feat-daniel-wai </p><p>Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. </p><p>Links! <br />Daniel Wai: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongwai/ <br />Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad </p><p>Grwn Talk <br />Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch the whole episode here. </p><p>SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! <br />https://youtu.be/nhCwZHaw96U </p><p>Listen to the whole episode here <br />https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-asian-hate-ep-19-feat-daniel-wai </p><p>Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. </p><p>Links! <br />Daniel Wai: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongwai/ <br />Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad </p><p>Grwn Talk <br />Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Julio Petersen (aka Mr. Pete) will always be your neighbor! </p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about:</strong> <br />• The Soldier show <br />• Live in the Army <br />• Mental health <br />• PTSD <br />• Fear of success <br />• And finding the music! </p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE </strong>and <strong>TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS</strong> </p><p>Watch the whole episode here. <br /><a href="https://youtu.be/kZ5qySXcNVA" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/kZ5qySXcNVA</a></p><p>Find <strong>Grwn Talk</strong> on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. </p><p><strong>Links! </strong><br />Julio: https://www.instagram.com/julilo_tito_jpete<br />Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad </p><p><strong>Grwn Talk </strong><br />Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/</p>
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• say I LOVE YOU
• appreciate your partner
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• separate manhood from leadership
And so much more. 

Comment below - what did YOU take away from this conversation?


Links!
Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/
Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/

Grwn Talk  
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/
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• It’s ok to be vulnerable
• say I LOVE YOU
• appreciate your partner
• spend more time on your passions
• separate manhood from leadership
And so much more. 

Comment below - what did YOU take away from this conversation?


Links!
Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/
Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/

Grwn Talk  
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Duy Nguyen exemplifies personal integrity, hard work, and working towards building his legacy.  He is a co-owner of Soudnbox Studios in Houston, TX, a working professional, family man, and a big reason why I chose to move to Texas.  I hope you enjoy this episode; I know I did!</p><ul><li>Houston Dance Community History</li><li>Wyldstyl Dance Team</li><li>Being an Immigrant</li><li>Building legacy</li><li>How our dads impacted us without even knowing</li></ul><p>Listen to the whole episode here:<br /> </p><p>Links!<br />Duy: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/duwell_sbs/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/duwell_sbs/</a><br />Soundbox Studio: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soundboxtx/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soundboxtx/</a><br />Andrew: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/</a></p><p> </p><p>Grwn Talk  <br />Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/">https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/">https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>andrew.ton15@gmail.com (Duy Nguyen, Andrew Ton)</author>
      <link>https://youtu.be/JquI-FG_uTM</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Duy Nguyen exemplifies personal integrity, hard work, and working towards building his legacy.  He is a co-owner of Soudnbox Studios in Houston, TX, a working professional, family man, and a big reason why I chose to move to Texas.  I hope you enjoy this episode; I know I did!</p><ul><li>Houston Dance Community History</li><li>Wyldstyl Dance Team</li><li>Being an Immigrant</li><li>Building legacy</li><li>How our dads impacted us without even knowing</li></ul><p>Listen to the whole episode here:<br /> </p><p>Links!<br />Duy: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/duwell_sbs/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/duwell_sbs/</a><br />Soundbox Studio: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soundboxtx/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soundboxtx/</a><br />Andrew: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/</a></p><p> </p><p>Grwn Talk  <br />Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/">https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/">https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The dance community has such a rich history, and I'm lucky to speak with J Vaughn on this episode.  He has been a leader in the community for over a decade, danced on legendary teams such as Formality and Urban FX, and directed SGBM for 7 years.  He not only knows the history, he was a big part in shaping it.  </p><p>On this episode, we discuss...</p><ul><li>How the dance community came to be</li><li>THE NAPKIN</li><li>Passing the torch / Keeping your identity</li><li>Being a leader in and out of the community</li><li>learning to say NO</li></ul><p>Watch the whole episode here:<br /><a target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/i6wT-G6cl7s</a></p><p>Follow J Vaughn <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j_vaughn/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/j_vaughn/</a><br />Follow Andrew <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/grwntalk</a><br />Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopqLT0SS0m8JMIABukw9Aw</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cliff Ledesma is considered an Original Gangster (O.G.) of the Houston Community.  And it's no wonder why.  He tackles the hard things first in all aspects of his life and it's given him the reputation of being a perfectionist, trailer blazer, entrepreneur,  and an overall stand up guy.  Elijah has a lot to learn from this man.   On this episode we talk about...</p><ul><li>Coaching children vs adults</li><li>Playing favorites</li><li>What it's like to run a business</li><li>NSYNC > Backstreet Boys</li><li>Only putting out your best</li><li>How he choreographs</li><li>and so much more</li></ul><p>Follow us on instragram<br />@tontonthenomad<br />@cliffscuts</p><p>Watch the whole episode here:<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/A5BxRCr30Os" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/A5BxRCr30Os</a></p><p><br /> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I have so much to learn when it comes to being a man, husband, and father.  Honestly, it's overwhelming!  </p><p>The best way to learn is talk to someone who's already been there.  Chris is someone I've admired from afar for years, and this was a great way for us to get to know each other.  I have so much respect for him.  This is a longer conversation, and I wish we could have recorded even more.  Chris was dropping nuggets of wisdom left and right.  On this episode, we talked about...</p><ul><li>Dating someone with children</li><li>Lazy Parenting</li><li>Male Ego & Masculinity</li><li>Having the SEX talk</li><li>And so much more</li></ul><p>Watch the video on <strong>YouTube </strong>at: <a href="https://youtu.be/xn_MnYHMUro" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xn_MnYHMUro</a></p><p><strong>Follow us on social media </strong><br />Andrew <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/</a><br />Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/</a><br />TheSportsTrapp: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC489VHmzKucV_oADxjrGm3w" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC489VHmzKucV_oADxjrGm3w</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have so much to learn when it comes to being a man, husband, and father.  Honestly, it's overwhelming!  </p><p>The best way to learn is talk to someone who's already been there.  Chris is someone I've admired from afar for years, and this was a great way for us to get to know each other.  I have so much respect for him.  This is a longer conversation, and I wish we could have recorded even more.  Chris was dropping nuggets of wisdom left and right.  On this episode, we talked about...</p><ul><li>Dating someone with children</li><li>Lazy Parenting</li><li>Male Ego & Masculinity</li><li>Having the SEX talk</li><li>And so much more</li></ul><p>Watch the video on <strong>YouTube </strong>at: <a href="https://youtu.be/xn_MnYHMUro" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xn_MnYHMUro</a></p><p><strong>Follow us on social media </strong><br />Andrew <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad/</a><br />Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chrisrodgez/</a><br />TheSportsTrapp: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC489VHmzKucV_oADxjrGm3w" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC489VHmzKucV_oADxjrGm3w</a></p>
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