Swopes So Dope: A Guide to Personal Success

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Overthinking and Directing Culture Apr 28, 2021

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In the third episode of season three, Elise Swopes talks with Sulaiman Shabazz, a musician, producer, designer, and culture director. Suli and Swopes made their song "Drugs" more than ten years ago, and since then, life has changed tremendously. Listen as they chat through those changes. Plus, Elise gives tips on how to curb overthinking.

NFTs and Healing Mar 17, 2021

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In the second episode of season three, Elise Swopes talks with Jetzi Calvin, one of her closest friends of almost fifteen years. Jetzi is a celebrity photographer, spiritual advisor, and political organizer who continues to inspire and change many lives.

Elise also shares the back-end of Crypto Art, as well as her behind-the-scenes thoughts and plans for NFTs.

Creativity and Calligraphy Feb 17, 2021

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In this season 3 premiere, Elise Swopes talks with custom calligraphist, Duong Nguyen. The 23-year-old is the go-to for artists who want custom lettering for their projects. Nguyen has created unique type for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, and more, and he's only getting started.

But before that, listen as Elise describes how every person is born creative. She shares tips and tricks on how to pull creativity from within.

InstaCouple: Swopes and trashhand Dec 02, 2020

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Elise Swopes and her boyfriend of 10 years, trashhand, discuss their relationship in-depth for the first time, ever.

100 Questions with Elise Swopes Nov 18, 2020

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Elise Swopes thought it would be fun to answer 200 questions only to find out that at 100 questions in, it's already been one hour, and no one wants to listen to someone talk about themselves for two hours... or do they?

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Time Perspective, Expectations, and Project Management Nov 04, 2020

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Elise Swopes shares a bit about time perspective and how it affects our outlook and actions (based on the book The Time Paradox). She also talks about how we shouldn't confuse expectations for goals and how with a little bit of project management, anything is possible.

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Choices, Delayed Gratification, and Veganism Oct 21, 2020

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Elise Swopes believes that choices are possibilities and that with a little bit of hope, planning, and forward-thinking, any choice can be the right choice. She also talks about how practicing delayed gratification can provide a more stable financial, professional, and emotional foundation. As well as some myths and facts about veganism.

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Hope, Ideas, and Value Oct 07, 2020

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Elise Swopes knows that hope is a sense of possibility, not passivity. In this podcast, she describes that hope is not a last-ditch effort, but a lifestyle. She also talks about how some of the greatest ideas come from some of the most unexpected moments, and that value is simply the confidence and awareness of one's development.

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Habits, Websites, and Journaling Aug 26, 2020

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Elise Swopes talks deeply about what makes a habit good or bad and how to make or break it, plus she chats about what artists and creators should put on their websites. She also talks about the importance of journaling and how to keep up with it.

Perfectionism, Privilege, and Influence Aug 12, 2020

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Elise Swopes chats about perfectionism and how to overcome it, as well as how to use your privilege for good. She also discusses the importance of being an authentic influence.