Transformational guide, speaker, and author, Kute Blackson knows that this is possible for each of us. He believes that by trusting your instincts, following your soul, and surrendering, you can find your true calling and live an authentic life. How does Kute know this? Because he has lived it himself. Kute grew up the son of a respected spiritual leader. By age 8, Kute was speaking to his father's congregations of over 3,000 people. By 14, Kute was tapped to follow in his father’s footsteps. But Kute knew this wasn’t the life he was meant for. So at age 18, Kute disobeyed his parents' expectations and moved to America. In this episode, Hala and Kute give actionable tips for finding your purpose, discuss the difference between ego and soul, talk about how surrender allows us to dream bigger, discuss the difference between suffering and pain, and enlighten listeners on how to follow their soul, and become the truest version of themselves. Topics Include: - Kute’s Childhood - The story of how Kute’s mother and father met - When Kute decided he didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps - How Kute discovered that personal development was his interest - Three questions to ask when you want to start making changes - How pain is a gift - How to find your true calling - How Kute’s mother’s passing influenced him to write his book - Why surrendering is the most powerful thing we can do - What is suffering and how can we avoid it - The difference between suffering and pain - Compare and contrast the ego and soul - And other topics… Kute Blackson is a transformational guide, speaker, and the author of the national bestselling book You Are The One. Kute’s latest book is The Magic of Surrender. Kute is considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development by everyone ranging from Larry King to Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson, and more. Kute has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, and Dr. Drew. Inc magazine calls him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go-To For Advice’. For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. When he was just 8 years old, Kute spoke in front of 3,000 people, by age 18 he was speaking in over 300 venues around the world. Today Kute works with individuals and major organizations to develop authentic leadership and increase performance. His mission is to awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life’s purpose. Sponsored By: WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP 99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest! Native - Go to Nativedeo.com/yap or use promo code YAP at checkout, and get 20% off your first order. Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Sandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15 Resources Mentioned: Website: https://themagicofsurrender.com/ https://kuteblackson.com/ You. Are. The. One. by Kute Blackson: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-One-Adventure-Discovering/dp/1501127276 The Magic of Surrender by Kute Blackson: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Surrender-Finding-Courage-Let/dp/0593189094/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtD6zAv6aPq7OQtB5kLAghg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblackson Blog: https://kuteblackson.com/blog/ Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Hala’s Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Website: www.youngandprofiting.com

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