This episode of Conversations with Coach LA hits different.

Boston’s own Big Shug steps onto the Virtual Couch for a conversation that goes beyond music—into identity, healing, loyalty, and what it really means to evolve.

Rooted in the legacy of Gang Starr and shaped by his journey alongside Guru, Big Shug opens up about the unseen chapters—the pressure, the pain, the pivots—and how hip-hop became both an outlet and a lifeline.

This isn’t just storytelling—it’s narrative therapy in real time.

A masterclass in turning survival into strategy… and pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever had to rebuild yourself while staying true to who you are—this conversation is for you.

🎤 Identity & Origins

How Boston culture shaped Big Shug’s voice and foundation

The evolution from who he had to be… to who he chose to become

🔥 Pain, Pressure & Purpose

The struggles behind the spotlight—and the resilience it required

Hip-hop as emotional expression, release, and survival tool

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

We’re laughing—but let’s be clear, this is strategy, not distraction. Healing is in the room.

Comedian and radio personality Jonathan Gates pulls up to the 🎙️ Virtual Couch for an Up Close & Personalconversation that goes beyond the punchline.

Because every joke carries weight… and every laugh has a backstory.

In this episode, we unpack:
😂 Humor as a healing tool—not avoidance, but transformation
💭 Mental health and how it shows up in the culture
🔥 Turning real-life pain into purpose, power, and punchlines

📍 Streaming LIVE on all platforms

Pull up for the laughs… but stay for the insight, the honesty, and the kind of truth that actually shifts something.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

What does it really look like to rebuild your life—and your identity—after everything falls apart?

In this deeply impactful episode, Coach LA sits down with Asha J.W. Hardnett, also known as “The Purpose Doula,” to explore how purpose is not something you find—it’s something you activate through movement.

From surviving breast cancer and navigating profound grief to becoming a purpose strategist, speaker, and author, Asha shares how she transformed her life experiences into a platform that helps others align passion, purpose, and profit.

Grounded in principles from Positive Psychology and the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth, this episode highlights how meaning-making after adversity can lead to resilience, clarity, and emotional wellness.

Purpose is not discovered—it’s developed through action

Your pain can become your most powerful strategy

Healing requires letting go of who you were to become who you’re called to be

You can align purpose with profitability without compromising your well-being

Emotional wellness is essential when leading, serving, and building impact

“When you move with purpose, everything else has to catch up.”

“You don’t just survive your story—you learn how to use it.”

“Healing will change you… and that’s the point.”

Believe: Your experiences have value—even the painful ones

Empower: Give yourself permission to evolve beyond survival

Transform: Turn your story into impact, income, and influence

Topic: You Can’t Heal and Stay the Same

Growth requires release.

Healing will stretch your identity.

Purpose will demand movement—even when it feels uncomfortable.

Research in Positive Psychology shows that having a strong sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health, resilience, and life satisfaction

Post-Traumatic Growth highlights how individuals can experience transformation, deeper relationships, and renewed meaning after adversity

Platform: AshaOnPurpose

Founder: Life on Purpose Solutions

Author: WAS: What Asha Said

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What part of your story are you ready to turn into purpose?

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Because healing is the strategy… and purpose is the assignment.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media