In this July entry, I’m tending to the maintenance—checking in on how I’ve been moving through life, and making space to adjust the things that no longer fit. Halfway through the year, I’m learning to move with more discernment: being intentional about the energy I carry, the people I keep close, and the goals I choose to chase.

Turning 30 isn’t far off, and that milestone has me thinking about where I’m headed—not with pressure, but with clarity. This episode is a mid-year tune-up. A reminder that consistency is care, that rest is resistance, and that the road ahead is only as smooth as the work you’re willing to put in now.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Features:
- Alicia Bordeaux
- Grandma Martha
- Granny Nancy (The Gemini)
- Aunt Sharon
- Uncle Dean

Extras: 
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Set:
Love to The World Prayer - LTD
Flight of the Blackbyrd - Zo! ft. Phonte
Liberation - Outkast
Bigger Picture - Big KRIT
Do Wop - Lauryn Hill
I Try - Angela Bofil
Hereditary - Isaiah Rashad
LMK - Ambre
Pick It Up - Nayomhi, jamie.stew, gracel
B.A.B.E. - Sault
Idea 5 (Call My Name) - Kokoroko

ep. IV - service due - july 2025

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