Episode
Faith with Quilen Blackwell
37:09
Published: Tue Jan 12 2021
Description
Occasionally I get to meet someone whose story absolutely inspires me. Quilen Blackwell is that person. He was on the path set for him - good grades, good college, good job - but he decided to follow his own path and his journey was filled with far more difficulty than he imagined. Only through faith, conviction and the generosity of strangers was he able to rise up and become the successful social entrepreneur he is today - serving the community that took care of him. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinekInstagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinekTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek
Chapters
This podcast features a conversation with someone who decided to leave an affluent lifestyle to follow a path of service driven by faith and conviction, despite not growing up in this kind of environment.
00:00 - 01:58 (01:58)
Summary
This podcast features a conversation with someone who decided to leave an affluent lifestyle to follow a path of service driven by faith and conviction, despite not growing up in this kind of environment.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker discusses the evolution of their relationship with their peers and reflects on the forgiveness and acceptance they were shown despite not always being proud of their behavior.
01:58 - 08:51 (06:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses the evolution of their relationship with their peers and reflects on the forgiveness and acceptance they were shown despite not always being proud of their behavior. They also share insights about holding onto preconceived notions of the life they should be living.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker emphasizes the importance of grace, forgiveness, and understanding in our interactions with others, recognizing that everyone has a story and has made mistakes.
08:51 - 13:52 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of grace, forgiveness, and understanding in our interactions with others, recognizing that everyone has a story and has made mistakes.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The fear of regret can motivate one to overcome hardship and stick out a difficult situation to see it through to the end.
13:52 - 18:17 (04:25)
Summary
The fear of regret can motivate one to overcome hardship and stick out a difficult situation to see it through to the end. Breaking oneself down to build oneself up can be a difficult process, but the potential outcome is worth it.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker expresses gratitude for a friend's generosity in offering to buy groceries and take them to Puerto Rican restaurants.
18:17 - 23:34 (05:16)
Summary
The speaker expresses gratitude for a friend's generosity in offering to buy groceries and take them to Puerto Rican restaurants. The speaker also reflects on the importance of human connection in difficult times.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Keelan discusses how his organization is creating job opportunities for marginalized communities, particularly for young people facing various challenges in their lives, in order to induce bottom-up economic growth within these communities.
23:34 - 32:14 (08:40)
Summary
Keelan discusses how his organization is creating job opportunities for marginalized communities, particularly for young people facing various challenges in their lives, in order to induce bottom-up economic growth within these communities.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The notion that life is not a solo sport and that we need a team of people to help us achieve our goals, many of whom we don't even know, is discussed.
32:14 - 36:30 (04:15)
Summary
The notion that life is not a solo sport and that we need a team of people to help us achieve our goals, many of whom we don't even know, is discussed. The idea is illustrated by the personal experiences of the speakers who have encountered strangers who helped them out in their journey of personal and professional growth.
EpisodeFaith with Quilen Blackwell
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Simon and Keelan discuss the importance of planting seeds for growth and not eating them out of depression.
36:30 - 37:04 (00:34)
Summary
Simon and Keelan discuss the importance of planting seeds for growth and not eating them out of depression.