Episode Notes

Steven's six-word story: "Pushing forward even though it's hard" Listen in to hear more of Steven's powerful words!

"We were meant to heal in order to connect. That's how I want to present myself to the world—as someone who believes that. In everything I do, I try my best to understand that I'm dealing with a person at the end of the day, no matter what's going on and that I'm respecting them as people first and foremost because it's what I want."

This week, Mikaela speaks with Steven Sharpe Jr., a Brooklyn-based style and wellness content creator. As a proud Afro-Latino, plant father of 20, and a member of the LGBTQ community, Steven uses his platform to exemplify "rest over hustle”—it means understanding that prioritizing rest, wellness, and caring for one’s mental health is just as important as working hard and achieving success. With this as the cornerstone of his work, he’s been able to lend his voice to many mental health initiatives. Through his content work, he’s been fortunate to partner with incredibly successful businesses—including Meta, Target, Primark, and more. His ability to meld a brand’s priorities and his creative perspective into thoughtful media has allowed him to be a reliable creator; and his authenticity and integrity on his public platform has garnered trust with his online community.

In this fun episode, we reflect on healing, telling the truth of our stories, embracing the soft life, prioritizing rest, and so much more. Here are just a few tidbits of our conversation:

Reflect on your healing—see where you never allowed yourself to break.
Remember when you dreamed of the pieces of your life you're living and worked hard for!
Language is essential in storytelling—for our own & others' stories. There is value in how we say things!
You don't have to sacrifice your well-being to be successful.
People are valuable. You never have to justify your worth. Feeling safe is not a privilege it's a right.
Don't be afraid to ask for things—say yes to what you like & no to what isn't beneficial.
You will achieve so much more if you put your phone down, close your laptop, and make time for rest!
Don't be afraid of owing people things—accept support! Ask for clarity if you're not sure if the person wants something in return. When you give people a chance to support you, they will surprise you!

Connect with Steven:

Socials: IG & TT @stevensharpejr
Websites: stevensharpejr.com (personal); nobiuscreative.com (business); stevensharpejr.myportfolio.com (portfolio)

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