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Ignite & Inspire

Welcome to Ignite & Inspire, the podcast designed to spark your passion and elevate your everyday experiences. Whether it’s personal growth, professional development, or enriching relationships, we delve into all areas of life to bring you the inspiration you need.

Hosted by Somer Van, Ignite & Inspire is a dynamic blend of solo episodes and engaging interviews with individuals who have remarkable stories and insights to share. Each episode, ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, is crafted to leave you feeling motivated and mentally stimulated.

Our mission is to create a safe space for Gen Z and younger millennial men and women, where inspiration is not just a fleeting moment but a lasting impact. Whether you’re tuning in for our audio-only episodes or joining us for the video-enhanced experiences, expect to leave with a fire ignited within you.

Join us on this journey of discovery and empowerment. Subscribe now and become a part of a community where every story has the power to inspire and every moment is an opportunity to ignite your potential.

Copyright: © 2024 Ignite & Inspire

Latest Episodes:

Inspired to Balance Life and Career with Authenticity ft. Chelsea Sparrow and Isabel Laurent Oct 29, 2024

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire, I welcome Chelsea Sparrow and Isabel Laurent, two dynamic women shaping careers in tech and entertainment, for an inspiring conversation on career growth, facing fear and living authentically. They discuss how to overcome self-doubt, find community support, and embrace imperfections as strengths. Listen in to learn actionable tips on navigating your career, turning challenges into opportunities, and creating a life filled with purpose and authenticity.

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inspired to impact: using your talents to enhance communities with Eric Julian Oct 15, 2024

Whether you're interested in architecture, design, or personal growth, this episode is packed with insights that will ignite and inspire your journey. 🚀 In today’s conversation, I sit down with Eric Julian, a dynamic architect, engineer, and data analyst. Eric shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to attending Howard University and Columbia University, and how these experiences shaped his passion for architecture, community impact, and creative design.
Stay connected: Follow Eric on Instagram: @_ericjulian
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all the latest episodes! 🎙️
Studio: Momentos Studio, Queens, NY

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inspired to create: balancing passion and profession with Ary Williams Oct 01, 2024

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire, I welcome my first guest - the talented Ary Williams, a multifaceted actress, model, makeup artist, and entrepreneur. Join us as Ary shares her inspiring journey of resilience and creativity, discussing the power of adaptability and the importance of embracing change. Discover how she navigates life’s pivots and finds inspiration in everyday moments. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on personal growth, confidence, and balancing passion with profession!

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fuel your fire: ignite & inspire goes visual! Sep 20, 2024

Welcome to Ignite & Inspire, the podcast that empowers you to reignite your passion, beat burnout, and achieve your personal and professional goals. This platform is your source for actionable insights on personal growth, career advancement, and building meaningful relationships.
In this trailer, I share how the podcast is evolving to include dynamic video content and inspiring interviews with industry leaders and changemakers who have faced challenges, overcome obstacles, and are ready to share their journey with you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by life or just need a fresh dose of inspiration, Ignite & Inspire is here to help you find the motivation and encouragement you need. Press play, and start your journey towards a more intentional and empowered life.
Join us every other Tuesday to spark your motivation and embrace intentional living. Subscribe for new episodes and follow us as we spark the flames of your potential!
Sparking inspiration is something that you have to be intentional about, so give yourself props for tuning in and capturing a bit of inspo!
~Somer Van

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pit stop: the role of faith & trust in overcoming challenges Sep 17, 2024

In this pit stop episode, I take a moment to reflect on the whirlwind of change and growth in my life over the past few months. From putting in my two weeks at work to being accepted into grad school and taking the leap into video podcasting—there's so much to unpack. I dive into personal realizations about setting boundaries, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of documenting your journey.

Whether you're navigating big life transitions, balancing passion projects with career goals, or just figuring things out along the way, this episode is for you. I hope you're inspired to embrace the uncertainty, trust the process, and take bold steps toward your dreams.

Let this Pit Stop remind you to check in with yourself, take note of your progress, and celebrate how far you've come.
Stay tuned this Thursday for the launch of my series trailer! RSVP here to watch live, 7-9pm est

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why your vehicle might not be your passion—and that’s okay! Sep 03, 2024

FYI - we’re not talking about cars.
In this episode of Ignite and Inspire, we explore the concept of identifying and embracing the vehicle that will drive you toward your true purpose, even if it’s not your passion. Through personal reflections and real-life examples, I delve into the challenges and rewards of aligning your skills with your ultimate goals. I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your own journey and find clarity, patience, and strength in the process.

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taking up space - no longer allowing my fear of being seen to hold me back Aug 20, 2024

This episode is for me yall... I have a dear friend who I'm 100% confident that God often speaks to me through her... and she told me that my goals for this podcast are too small... CLOCKED ME right on Redonda Beach in Los Angeles. I hope that by listening to this podcast, you feel inspired to stop allowing your fear to get in your way. I hope you feel inspired to ~comfortably~ take up space. Go ahead and get comfy because we're about to get into it.

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reflections from LA Aug 06, 2024

Bare with me on this one yall. Take a little peak into my solo (ish) trip to LA! I hope that after listening to this episode, you feel inspired to (1) take that PTO and (2) recognize that a self compatible life is attainable. I needed this experience more than I could've imagined and I'm grateful for the opportunity to see the world.

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deeper than the surface: fathers and figures Jul 03, 2024

This episode is slightly different than usual and a bit outside of my comfort zone to showcase publicly, but I wanted to reflect on my relationship with pops in hopes of inspiring you to do the same. This episodes is a week late, but I just returned back from Atlanta where I spent some great QT with dad and left feeling extremely grateful.
Shoutout to all fathers and father figures for being a vessel even when you may not realize it. <3
Resources:

A Father's Prophetic Voice
Intro: White Chicks -- a classic!!!

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liberating yourself from the pressure of validation: a self worth guide Jun 11, 2024

Ok, I still code switch, but I'm learning to be myself in the various version of ME. In today's episode we dig into how our anxiety impacts our relationships. The process of breaking free from anxiety has been one of the most liberating experiences. After listening, I hope you feel inspired to evaluate the temperature of the relationships within your community and recognize where you may be holding fear, anxiety, or nervousness.
Key Takeaways

Attachment styles are rooted in fear and distrust
As we mature, we realize the validation of others becomes less valuable than the validation we seek from ourselves

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pit stop: permission to pivot May 30, 2024

We need to take a pit stop. I'm checking in after some much needed maintenance. In this episode, I cue you into what's been cooking these past couple of months and setting foundation for what's to come. Exciting things ahead! Let's get it!

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embracing the present, appreciating the past - no longer stuck on stupid Mar 12, 2024

It's time we let the past be the past so we can prepare ourselves for an abundant future. In today's episode, we get real about allowing old memories and experiences dictate our present and future. I'm absolutely guilty of letting old emotions guide my expectations of what's to come... but growing up is realizing how much I'm hindering myself.
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reflections after reading atomic habits by james clear Feb 27, 2024

After reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I'm extremely charged to think critically about the small (atomic) changes I can make to my everyday in order to make my actions/habits congruent with the life I want to live and the person I am becoming. This is not a book recap... rather notes and takeaways that stuck out to me and inspire me in this season.
Comment your thoughts to this episode on YouTube! Let's chat - I'm eager to hear your POV!
YT: https://youtu.be/bxV7qWUflBE?si=ll3_9hJULfE-YyR4

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the power of anticipation Feb 19, 2024

Coming in to inspire us all to lean into a new tool from our toolbox. In this episode we talk about anticipation. Anticipation is a superpower that when used for good - moves mountains... however when we lean into anxiety... anticipation can either slow us down or stop us in our tracks. By the end of this episode, I hope you feel inspired to lean into the power of anticipation and set achievements/milestones to look forward to!
Key Takeaways

There are 2 types of anticipation: optimistic and anxious.
Power of Anticipation involves visualization, goal setting, and self-reflection.
By consistently creating moments in your life that you look forward to and optimistically anticipate... you shift your mindset and find excitement in your day-to-day

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the ultimate pursuit of happiness Feb 13, 2024

The ultimate pursuit of happiness is the journey of pursuing yourself. We spend so much of our time and focus on pursuing dreams, our goals, people… and fail to apply those same methods in pursuing ourselves. In this episode we talk a little more about this and go into actionable ways in which we can pursue ourselves.

I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to evaluate yourself and the way you treat yourself so that you can take steps towards being the best, most excellent YOU that you can be.

Key Takeaways

It takes intentionality to actively pursue yourself - analyze yourself and derive a plan to obtain the highest version of yourself.
Pursuing yourself can mean a lot from giving yourself the deepest love to tearing down those limiting beliefs preventing you from reaching your highest self.

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let's talk about gossip Feb 07, 2024

What if i told you that you're thinking about gossip all wrong. There are often negative connotations or sentiments around gossip, but in this episode... we explore not only the bad but the beauty of gossip as well. I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to think more critically about your shared conversations with people or different groups and what purpose the information that's shared brings to your relationships. What role does it play? I also hope you're inspired to evaluate how your conversations contribute to who you are as a person.
Key Takeaways

Gossiping is inevitable and keen to our nature as human beings, however there's good, bad, and neutral gossip that either positively or negatively contributes to our environments.

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reclaiming my power Jan 09, 2024

It's long overdue that we walk in our purpose and reclaim our power. I don't know about you, but my 2023 was the year of questions. I KNOW 2024 will be my year of answers. I hope after listening to this episode you feel inspired to reclaim your power from anyone or anything that dimmed your light. Don't be afraid to return to your light.
Key Takeaways:

(self) perception isn't always reality.
confusion could mean your mind, body and spirit are changing and the sooner you embrace it the sooner you level up!
judgement in any capacity (whether it be towards yourself or others) isn't healthy and prevents you from reaching our full potential.
it’s everyone’s first rodeo at life and we’re all facing our own silent battles.

Resources Mentioned:

Stephanie Harrison - Judging others - fundamental attribution error
Sarah Jakes Roberts - Your attention is your investment

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pit stop: it's only the beginning Dec 22, 2023

Let's take a quick pit stop and reflect on our first 10 episodes of I&I. This time I took a different approach and documented where I am in my podcasting journey through a series of questions. I hope that by the end of this episode. You feel inspired to either start that project or stop and reflect on an endeavor you've recently started. I appreciate everyone who's listened to an episode thus far. It's only the beginning and takes a village to build a strong and inspiring community!
Cheers to a million more episodes!

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relationships: going after what i deserve Dec 12, 2023

Relationships (in all forms) can be a sensitive topic. On this platform, I want to build comfortability in exploring how we conceptualize different concepts and perspectives regarding the relationships in our lives and how we approach them. In today’s episode, I share some of the revelations I’ve received around how I approach the relationships in my life spanning from platonic, familial, romantic, and professional relationships.

Key Takeaways

The things we believe we deserve take work. What are we doing and manifesting to be served what we believe we’re entitled to?
We are the average of the company we keep.
In order to attract what we want, we must embody it energetically within ourselves and our environment to prepare ourselves to receive what's ours.

Links and Resources Mentioned

For the healthy hoes. - Q&A: breakups, running out of time, religion, + difficult lessons in our long-term relationship.

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attracting ease and positivity Nov 16, 2023

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire, I consider ways in which I may be overcomplicating my life and why I may do so. As we approach the new year and I continue to refine what my 2024 themes will be, I really want to continue on this journey of building the world and the life that I want for myself… and that’s going to require letting go of some of that unwanted energy and manifesting and welcoming the positive. It’s all rooted in the law of attraction. By the end of this episode, not only do I hope you feel inspired to be critical of what you need in your life right now, but this is also a reminder to continue refining your 2024 ideas and goals.

Key Takeaways:

We must stop over explaining ourselves to people who never wanted to understand us to begin with.
Based on the law of attraction, we can manifest and welcome ease and positivity.
In that same breath, we need to repel our trauma and negative energy as to not outweigh our positive experiences and gratitude with negativity.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

nicolajanehobbs - the relaxed woman

Conversation with Jeezy & Nia Long

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give yourself a break & respect yourself enough to rest Nov 10, 2023

Growing up is realizing that resting is so much deeper than napping our taking a break. In today’s episode we talk about refueling our tanks in a more impactful way and how being intentional with the process can keep us refreshed from day to day. I hope by the end of this episode you take time to think about what your body needs and develop an intentional plan - a map - for making your day or week more balanced. Take control of your life and with what you can… take control of how you’re consumed.

Key Takeaways

Rest is critical for refueling your tank and keeps your brain sharp, mind clear, and body whole!
There are 7 different types of rest and knowing where our exhaustion stems from will help us to understand what type of rest we need.
We need to respect ourselves and those around us to set boundaries around rest time.

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new year, new us… creating our dream 2024 Nov 02, 2023

With 2 months left in the year, it’s time to start reflecting on how you want to show up in 2024. 2022 was… an experience to say the least so I was extremely serious about planning and strategizing for 2023. Listen to this episode to catch my approach for vision boarding and planning for the year so that I could make each day of 2023 count! I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to kickstart your 2024 goal setting and planning! Let’s get ready for the new year!

Key Takeaways

It’s never too late to game plan for the goals you have for yourself, but with 2 months left in 2022, why not start now?
We discussed 7 steps to shift what you don’t want for this upcoming year into goals… and talked about outline what you need to reach those goals.

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a plea for conscious living - empathy and curiosity Oct 26, 2023

Let’s be honest about how many times we’re discouraged from being curious. Whether there be social constructs or an actual person preventing you from getting your questions answered- it’s time to get comfortable with being curious. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we talk about the purpose of being curious. It makes you more confident to have clarity and understanding – so let’s get to it! I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to ask the questions to make you more considerate and humane. Let’s deepen our understanding of the people and world around us.

Key Takeaways

Curiosity drives humanity by making us more aware and understanding of the world and people around us.
Coming from a place of love and authenticity helps to guide our curiosity and establish an open and safe space for others to learn, share, and inquire themselves.
Whether or not you were taught to be authentically compassionate or empathetic, you have the responsibility of making it practice. You can’t want understanding and compassion and not give it yourself.

Resources Mentioned

TT posted by NaleybyNature: https://www.tiktok.com/@naleybynature/video/7292245940776275243?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7235447728461170222
Balanced Black Girl E327: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balanced-black-girl/id1438982040?i=1000632414814

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a new approach to self-regulation Oct 19, 2023

Here’s a HOT TAKE, instead of controlling your emotions… you should aim to understand them. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we explore our understanding of emotional control. I hope you feel inspired to give yourself and others around you some grace and space to process how you feel so that you can ACT with purposeful intention.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear a bit of my experience deepening the connection with myself and we’ll discuss different strategies for developing emotional connectivity with ourselves.

Key Takeaways

Instead of controlling our emotions, we should shift our focus to understanding them.
Understanding the reasoning for our emotions and pairing that with the outcomes we want can help us guide our actions/steps.
Life is full of choices and we have to be accountable for the choices we make.

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building resilience against rejection, fomo, envy and everything in between Oct 12, 2023

It’s time to live at our edge when it comes to rejection. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack rejection - not just in a romantic capacity, but in our lives as a whole. ‘No” isn’t always good or bad and in this episode, you may develop an appreciation for the rejections you face in life.

After listening to this episode, I hope you’ll feel inspired to unpack life’s no’s and process them as just a piece of your larger story. Rejection sucks sometimes, but it brings you closer and closer to your blessing point.

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Key Takeaways

How we process and feel about rejection is natural and we should give ourselves grace when experiencing it.
We should work to understand why these rejections make us feel the way that we do, and use these learnings to guide our next steps in life.
There are blessings within rejection and sometimes we need to kiss a couple frogs to bring us closer and closer to our purpose!

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creating room for inspiration through visualization and self auditing Oct 05, 2023

The ability to connect with yourself and understand the root of your thoughts and emotions is an underrated skill. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, I outline some practices that I use to ground and learn about myself. 2023 has been such a transformative year and I credit much of my growth and development to God and the work I did to make myself my number one priority.

After listening to this episode, I hope you feel empowered to make yourself a priority and to create systems that make your life easier, leaving room for inspiration.

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Key Takeaways

Visualize your future self and develop a plan to become them. Take your vision boarding a step further by making a plan to see your dreams come to life.
Take the time to prepare your space and environment to make your life easier.
Develop the connection with yourself and become more intune with what you’re feeling/thinking so you can understand the WHY behind

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Mentioned Resources

Insight Timer - Meditate & Sleep Application

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love in intimacy, storytelling, & creativity Sep 27, 2023

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack the love and beauty found in intimate relationships, meaningful stories, and playful, creative experiences. Join me as you learn a little about MY WHY for embarking on this new podcasting journey and what sparked inspo for this platform.

Hopefully this podcast encourages you to go deeper in your relationships, share more of yourself with those around you, learn more about those around you, and have fun while doing so!

Key Takeaways

Storytelling is the gateway to inspiration, creativity, and intimacy. The more we share, the more comfortable we are being unapologetically ourselves.
We should be intentional and determined about integrating creativity back into our lives as adults to spark inspiration and drive progress in our lives.

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genesis Sep 23, 2023

Welcome to Ignite & Inspire Podcast! In the midst of your everyday it's important to take a moment to be inspired. I'm Somer Van and I'm here to spark inspiration from the everyday.

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Ignite & Inspire Podcast
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here to spark inspiration from everyday life.
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