Rich Conversations

412. As Oak on Band Origin, Upcoming Album, and Music as Self Expression and Rejuvenation

Rich and Cousin Frank join the band, As Oak, in their rehearsal space. The band shares the origin of how they came to be, individually and collectively. They divulge the recording process of their previous album and their upcoming one, across Oklahoma. Each member shares their musical influences growing up and the history that led them to make music together on a consistent basis. The band explores the importance of music on a human and soulful level.

As Oak new album, "across Oklahoma," releases March 21st

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411. Rich Reflections 57: Mental Health

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What' can we do to improve our health: physically and mentally?

3. What does mental health mean to us? Let's define it.

4. What music do we listen to to create a relaxing or calming environment? Be specific.

5. What four things do we personally need to survive? 6. What's a project or hobby on our horizon?

7. Who's been the most influential writer on our life?

8. What area of life maintenance should we address next?

9. In what ways are we most original?

10. What's the most unique wedding we've been to?

11. What're we energized for in the next week?

410. Rich Reflections 56: Intentional Celebration

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What's a recent milestone or coming up that we'll celebrate? How will we celebrate?

3. What's a drink we treat our self with?

4. What's a big project we're working on?

5. What's a taste that's distinct to us and is connected to particular memories?

6. What's something that enhances our quality of life that didn't exist before?

7. What would our life look like with no complaining?

8. What's something additive we can do in the world? Something small.

9. What're we energized for in the next week?

409. Lead Vocalist Jesse Frye of As Oak on Creative Process and Collaborative Dynamics of a Band

Lead vocalist of band, As Oak, stops by the farmhouse studio—along with Cousin Frank—to discuss a wide range of topics: musical influences, band dynamics, upcoming album, AI art, and more! As Oak new album, across Oklahoma, releases March 21st

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408. Rich Reflections 55: Changing Tastes

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. When was a time of intensity for us? We were focused each day, contributing to the aggregate?

3. What's something we do and experience joy? Being present in the moment.

4. How have our tastes changed in the last five years?

5. What track were we on right before COIVD? How has it shaped our life?

6. How has COVID affected our sense of time?

7. How has our social life changed since COVID? Is it healthier, unhealthier, or about the same?

8. What's something we're paying more attention to on others?

9. What does our vehicle say or communicate about us? Or if we don't have one, what does it say about us?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?

407. Rich Reflections 54: Be Here Now

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What's a day for us which we spend it how we want?

3. Romantically, where are we at?

4. Do we do something consistent with our friends?

5. What're our thoughts on dating culture?

6. What's something we're looking forward to that helps us focus?

7. What's a book we read that helps us feel calm?

8. What's a personal moment that helps us think of something larger?

9. How would we go about reflecting on where we're at on our journey?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?

406. Rich Reflections 53: Loving What We Hate

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What's something we hate? Is there something deeper?

3. Who's in our Mt. Rushmore of influential historical figures?

4. What's something we want to get better at?

5. Where has our curiosity led us? What've we learned?

6. What have we been focusing on in the first quarter of the year? What energizes us going into the second quarter?

7. How's our relationship between giving time to our self and giving our time to others?

8. How available and durable are we?

9. What external material are we reading?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?

405. Rich Reflections 52: Compartmentalization

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. When was the last time we have a stimulating and healthy conversation with a friend? What did we talk about?

3. How can we do a better job of compartmentalizing conversations? Do we practice it?

4. How's our physical health? Mental health? Social well-being?

5. What're our thoughts on AI? How can we learn more about it? How can we implement it into our life without disturbing our path of meaning? How can we use it to enhance our direction?

6. In what ways do we practice resiliency, learning, and adaptability?

7. What are consistent behaviors in our self? What tendencies should we be aware of?

8. What do we consider most offensive?

9. What're we talented at? What's easy to us? How can we apply that to the direction of our life?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?

404. Rich Reflections 51: Self-Love and Celebrating Success

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What's a habit we made changes to? Abstaining or got better at?

3. What're we focused on right now?

4. What's a recent project we've worked on that we're proud of?

5. Do we inspire our self? How so?

6. Do we perform any affirmations? What's one we could practice?

7. What's a band or music artist we'd like to see perform live?

8. When was the last time we celebrated a friend or family member's accomplishment or success?

9. What're we curious about recently?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?

403. Rich Reflections 50

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.

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Recorded in at the farmhouse studio

Questions from this session:

1. What're we grateful for?

2. What're we talented at? What skills do we have that we're proud of?

3. What's something in everyday life that intentionally influences us?

4. What's something we can get better at?

5. What recent purchase will be continually useful?

6. In the last year, what's the best investment we made under $200?

7. What does using our phone intentionally look like to us?

8. When watching movies or television shows, what character do we typically identify with?

9. What patterns do we observe in our self?

10. What're we energized for in the next week?