Finding Your Radiance: Summer Series Kickoff

Ever wondered how books bring about a monumental change in your life? As a teacher, a podcast host, and an individual, I have experienced the transformative power of books.

From my students who discovered and supported my podcast to the personal growth I've embarked upon, I have witnessed the magic of the written word.

This episode also marks the beginning of a new series, the Summer Radiance Series, an enlightening journey that aims at nurturing our body, mind, soul, and heart to create a vibrant life we're proud of.

Join me on this summer adventure as we explore rest, recharging, renewal, reflection, relationships, and rituals. I'll be sharing thought-provoking questions and recommending books for each topic, providing you with a reading list for your transformative journey.

As a lover of personal growth or someone desiring to bring about impactful changes in your life, this episode is a tool for your transformation.

Let's together cultivate a mindset that embraces life's challenges and unlock our true potential. Remember, we have the power to shape our lives through the pages we turn. So, let's create the extraordinary lives we deserve - one book at a time.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Welcome to the Book Advantage Podcast. I'm Tuneal Martinez, your host, and I'm here to help you unlock the potential books to pursue your dreams. I'm excited to be your guide on this journey to transform your life with the written word. Whether you're looking to dive deep into personal growth, find your life's purpose, take on a new venture, or set and achieve ambitious goals, this podcast is for you. In each episode, you'll hear inspiring stories from our guests and amazing insights on the transformative power of books. So come along with me as we discover the magic of the written word, one book at a time. Are you ready to create a life you love? Let's get started. Welcome to another episode of the Book Advantage, the podcast dedicated to the power and transformation of books. I'm thrilled to have you join me today As we embark on this episode. I want to take a moment to reflect on a new podcast series for the month of July called the Summer Radiance Series.

Speaker 1: 1:04

As a teacher, i've just completed another rewarding, yet emotional year with my students. Saying goodbye to a group of students who have touched my heart is always a challenging experience. This year, i was fortunate to have an exceptional set of students who made the school year truly wonderful. Of course, just like how it is in every school or every classroom. There are a few that make the work challenging, but overall this was a great year. What touched me even more was their unwavering support when they discovered my podcast. Balancing my responsibilities as a teacher, nurturing my personal life and launching this podcast seven months ago has been quite the adventure. It was overwhelming at times to balance all of it and still remain present in every aspect of my life Present in the classroom, present on the podcast and present with my personal life. It was just overwhelming this year to say goodbye to a group of students who have become like family. We spend time together daily. I have seen their growth from the beginning of the school year to the end and it was pretty amazing. Just like family, where you have disputes and discussions and conflict and moments of happiness, it's the same thing I have with my students in the classroom. It was hard to say goodbye to them. It was. I'm sure they were very surprised at how composed I was during the school day, but when I got home, i was not. I was not. I mourned our time together, relished in the memories and the happiness of accomplishing yet another school year, but knowing that I will not see their faces and feel their support come the next day or the next week. So it was extremely special knowing that they were there for me and embraced my dream and my podcast with open arms. If you listen to episode for my students part one, that episode you'll see how mortified I was because they found out about my podcast. They discovered it and congratulated me and they thought it was pretty cool. Again, i was shocked, surprised and nervous all together because they found out my secret.

Speaker 1: 3:51

I try to keep my podcast life separate from my teaching life. I do not intersect the two and somehow my students found it and intersected them. They reminded me every week of how proud of they were of me. It's like the roles were reversed and now they were supporting my dreams. They were pushing me forth and encouraging me, just like I've encouraged them all school year long. One thing my students account on is that I will always encourage and support their dream. I will nurture their unique talents and help develop a growth mindset, even when, at times, my own mindset challenges me. One thing is clear that giving up is simply not an option. Not with them, not with this podcast, not with anything that I truly treasure in life. It is during these moments of juggling multiple roles that I've come to realize the importance of mindset and self care. And, as an avid reader and seeker of personal growth, i immerse myself in books, all kinds of books, from fiction, personal development, self improvement and, especially, business books. They offer wisdom, inspiration and guidance. These books form the foundation of our discussions on this podcast, where we explore the transformative power of literature and its impact on our lives.

Speaker 1: 5:34

Throughout my life, there was always a book attached to an experience, to growth. Books were a reflection of what I was going through in that time period, what I was seeking And what I found just simply turning the page of a book. It is the same type of conversations that I have in the classroom, when we discuss why a particular character makes a decision to embark on a journey, or when the author writes a compelling speech on a topic or thought. And this just touches upon a picture that I took towards the end of the school year. Because I take pictures of my classroom, because the students love to leave messages on the boards, i finally let them write on the board, so they start to write all these different types of messages, and there was one student in particular who wrote a message about thanking me for helping her love books and that she loves me, and that was so touching. And that picture just reflects all of the hard work that I've done this entire school year, showing that there's so much more than just picking up a book and reading it, but being immersed in it, taking in that character's walker journey, taking in that author who wrote against the atrocities within a group of people, taking in just life.

Speaker 1: 7:13

So my podcast is not just about reading books, it's about leveraging their knowledge to create a meaningful life. That's why there is a new series on this podcast and it's called the Summer Radiance Series. During the Summer Radiance Series, i'll be sharing my focus for each episode. The Summer Radiance Series is about living our best life in terms of giving our body, our mind, our soul, our hearts everything we need to be radiant to live a life that we are truly proud of. The first episode we'll talk about rest, and that is something I struggled with, which I'm going to go into detail about it, but rest is the first one I'm going to discuss. The following episodes will discuss other topics like recharging and renewing the power of reflection, relationships, rituals, different things that we are going to discuss to have our summer glow up. Since this series is happening in the summer, i'm going to keep them short yet impactful, so that way we can have multiple episodes a week.

Speaker 1: 8:41

Throughout the series, i'll be sharing reflection questions that I personally journal on. If you've been listening or tuning in, you know that I'm an avid journaler and love to process information through writing. These questions serve as a guide to explore your thoughts, feelings and aspirations and encourage deep introspection and growth. Additionally, i'll provide book recommendations aligned with the topics we discuss, creating a curated reading list to support your own journey of transformation. There will be a link for you to join the email list so you can get this in your inbox and not have to worry about writing this down when you're listening to the episode. Each email will give you a set of questions that you can reflect on on your own time and give you a list of books that you should explore, if that is a goal that you're trying to achieve. So join me on this transformative summer adventure as we explore the intersection of capturing our own radiance through reflection and application, using thoughtful questions and books. Together, we'll cultivate a mindset that embraces challenges, finds balance and unlocks our true potential. This series will offer practical strategies, inspiring stories and transformations through the power of books. So, as we embark again on this journey, i invite you to subscribe to the podcast and join our email list to receive exclusive content, including the reflection questions and the recommended book lists for each episode. By signing up, you'll stay updated on future episodes and exciting opportunities to engage with our growing community.

Speaker 1: 10:39

Thank you for joining me again today. I'm excited to have you as part of the Summer Radiance series. Remember we have the power to shape our lives through the pages we turn. Let's dive in, unlock our potential and create the extraordinary lives we deserve. Until then, keep reading, keep reflecting and keep growing. Thanks for listening to today's episode of the Book Advantage Podcast. We hope you were able to take away some valuable insights and knowledge from the show. My wish is that you've been inspired to start your journey towards taking a step in living out your dream, pursuing a life of purpose and prosperity and checking out the books shared on the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite listening platform and follow us on Instagram at the Book Advantage. Check the show notes to connect with our guests, book shares and for awesome resources waiting for you Until next time. Embrace the power of books to create a life you love by turning one page at a time.