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Lee shares how becoming a mother transformed her worldview, making her more aware of events happening around her and changing how she processes information and relationships.

• Growing up between Catholic and Baptist religious traditions created contrasting family dynamics
• Tattoos and their significance in changing social perceptions
• Childhood memories of family rivalries and cousin dynamics
• Stories from working in nursing homes and memorable patient interactions
• The challenges of maintaining friendships as a young mother
• How people often assume young parents aren't available for social activities
• Perspectives on generational differences in handling emotions and difficult topics
• Thoughts on whether opportunities are equally available to everyone

If you're friends with someone who's a young parent, reach out to them. It can be really isolating when friends stop inviting you places just because they assume you're too busy with your child.

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We explore the crucial importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely care about your wellbeing and reciprocate the energy you put into relationships. The harmful patterns of one-sided friendships and family relationships that drain rather than sustain us require honest self-evaluation.

• Choosing friends wisely is essential for maintaining positive energy
• One-sided relationships are like watering a plant that gives nothing back
• Taking time to re-evaluate your social circle when something feels off
• Recognizing when family members hurt you despite shared DNA
• Setting boundaries with people who only appear when they need something
• Sometimes self-isolation is necessary to gain clarity about what you truly want
• Understanding the difference between listening to others' problems and becoming overwhelmed
• Focusing on spiritual, health, and fitness goals as part of personal growth

Need to self-isolate for a while and actually understand what I want. I'm already pursuing what I want to do and learning as I go, but I need to narrow down my focus—spiritually, health-wise, fitness—because all of these play a part in what I truly want from life.

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The creative journey looks dramatically different depending on where you stand. Host Leslie welcomes content creator Caleb 1K for an authentic conversation about pursuing passions in a smaller city versus major content hubs like Atlanta, where "everybody's got a camera."

This episode peels back the curtain on the real challenges creators face when geography limits their opportunities. When Caleb visits Atlanta, he discovers a world where content creation is normalized, unlike Toledo where carrying a camera often draws skeptical looks. This stark contrast reveals how location shapes not just comfort levels but creative possibilities.

Beyond geography, Leslie and Caleb explore what genuinely motivates their creative paths. For Leslie, it's balancing multiple passions – tattooing, podcasting, and potentially nursing school – all while maintaining a demanding work schedule. For Caleb, it's understanding social media algorithms and finding authentic expression on YouTube. Both share a common dream: achieving enough success to support their families, especially loved ones facing challenges.

The conversation weaves through anime preferences, musical influences from Juice WRLD to Drake, and the unspoken double standards between male and female creators in the digital space. What emerges is a thoughtful examination of how modern creators navigate multiple identities and responsibilities while chasing their dreams.

Whether you're creating content from a small town or major city, this episode offers valuable perspective on balancing passion with persistence, and how to stay motivated when the path isn't clearly marked. Listen now to discover how two creators are charting their own course despite the obstacles.