
Destined By Design's Podcast
Destined By Design! Two Men, One Goal! Inspiring people to become the best version of themselves. Failure is NOT an option!
Episodes
26 episodes
Discussing Mental Health, Relationships, Manifestation, Self-Love, and Daily Intentions!
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Shameka Smith on the podcast, where we delve into various topics ranging from mental health and the significance of self-care to insightful relationship advice. This promises to be a must-watch episode, ...
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1:16:46

Are you Antisocial?
In this episode, we get into the dichotomy of being anti-social and its impact on the journey to success. Join us as we challenge conventional notions, exploring how sometimes, separating yourself from the noise is essential to achieving ...
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20:56

Getting Unstuck
In this episode, we touch on the journey to uncover the secrets of breaking free from life's most notorious trap: stagnation. Titled "Getting Unstuck" we explore the art and science of getting unstuck and propelling yourself towards your dreams...
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33:40

Protect Your Energy
In this episode, we explore the transformative concept of "Protecting Your Energy."Life can be a whirlwind of emotions, distractions, and external influences, often leaving us feeling drained and disconnected from our true purpose. But ...
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23:26

Staying Focus
This episode is all about embracing the beautiful chaos of life and navigating your way through it. I swear, life's like a rollercoaster ride, full of thrilling ups and heart-stopping downs. But amidst all the twists and turns, staying fo...
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46:22

From Scare to Self-Care: Prioritizing Health
To keep it real, we really just wanted to do another episode about the importance of self-care but this episode really turned into something much more. We sat down again with our brother Eric "Eway" Alloway, while he shared a story about a pers...
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1:01:05

Healing on Purpose
One of our biggest supporters, Gordon Lyde, is back again to bless the podcast table! In this episode we discuss the power of healing and what it takes to overcome the past that can sometimes hold us back from realizing our purpose. This is a F...
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1:07:48

Healing Before Dating
One thing for sure, two things for certain: Heartbreak sucks, period. Especially if you invested everything into the relationship, certain heartbreaks feel catastrophic. To that end, I conclude that love is a gamble and depending on how much yo...
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1:03:39

Breaking Social Norms
Did you ever grow up feeling like you had to act and talk in a certain way to be accepted by others? If so, you're not alone. Social expectations provide us with the order within our lives by regulating behavior patterns so everyone can predict...
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1:09:11

The Importance of Fatherhood
Lets just keep it real, society doesn’t give fathers enough credit for the important role they play in parenting. While having both parents involved in raising their child isn’t the case in every situation, research shows that children ra...
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37:38

Developing Resilience
Getting back up after being knocked down is sometimes the hardest thing to do in life. In order to be successful at anything, you must be resilient. Resiliency is what helps us manage these experiences, recover from them, and thrive afte...
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34:34

Mental Health Awareness and Gun Violence
We’re back!!! The month of May was Mental Health Awareness month and we had to do an episode that highlighted the importance of mental health. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Although the genera...
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51:13

Goal Setting
If you have ever wanted something for yourself and had to work hard to obtain it, you most likely have set a goal before. Plenty of people want better things; maybe it's the dream home, wanting to go back to school, or to lose weight. Wanting b...
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35:07

Mental Check-In
Going into the holidays for everyone is different. For many people, the holidays are a time to look forward to. Even with the stress of meal planning and gift giving, many of us find it to be a happy time of the year. But it isn't always the ca...
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38:15

Being Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving! Make sure when you gather around the table this year you reflect on how blessed you are to be present among friends and family. It's difficult to recognize the many things for which we can be grateful. For Destined By Design...
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32:41

Are They The One?!
Ah, “The One”. What does that even mean? And more importantly, how do you know if you’ve found it? Everyone will have their own definition but generally, "The One" refers to a partner with whom you want to be with for the long haul. I know, HUG...
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51:04

Forgiveness
Forgiveness is easier said than done. When someone hurts you, it is sometimes easier to hold on to that anger versus forgiving the person. Maybe the act of forgiveness would be easier if the pain that it caused didn’t linger so much. The proble...
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Episode 10
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Finding Your Third Place
Everyone on Earth desires a sense of belonging; something to give them peace and happiness throughout life. Does your source reside within a certain person or object? Or does a certain place give you comfort? Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coi...
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37:50

Breaking Generational Curses
There are two powerful forces at work in people’s lives: Blessings and Curses. Most people are oblivious that simply being genetically tied to a family means there are certain inherent dispositions that will be biologically written...
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48:06

Mental Check-In
By undergoing a personal examination of your life, your relationships, and your feelings, you can gain a much better understanding of yourself and those around you. Doing a mental check-in with yourself requires you to ask these questions: ...
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47:32

It's Just a Test Pt.2
Continuation of our last conversation: "It's Just a Test".. One thing for sure, two things for certain: Tests will come, and you have the choice whether to face them and move forward, or avoid them and continue to struggle in life. Tests are in...
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22:30

It's Just a Test
Life is a test! No matter your age or occupation, every day you are confronted with unexpected challenges. You either accept these challenges and meet them head-on, or you resist them. Whether it's making a decision to walk away from a person y...
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21:31

Know Your Worth!
Knowing your worth is a very personal thing and it really has nothing to do with anyone else. It's your internal measure of how you VALUE yourself REGARDLESS of what other people might think of you or say about you. SELF-WORTH is SELF-RESPECT w...
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