Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
Episode Date: August 18, 2025In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as...
Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
920 episodes transcribedIn this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as...
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