Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadership strengths immigrants bring. The conversation also touches on feeling overwhelmed in life as Ukeme reminds us that when our days feel full to bursting, it might just mean they are filled with things that we deeply value.

Every Wednesday, we send out A Weekly Bite of Wisdom – a short, free email that distills the big ideas from the podcast into bite-sized practices you can use right away. From mental health and anxiety to relationships and purpose, it’s practical, powerful, and takes just a minute to read. Thousands already count on it as part of their week, and as a bonus, you’ll also get a weekend podcast playlist to dive deeper. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/newsletter!

Key Takeaways:

Adaptability and its importance in navigating new environments and challenges.
The personal experiences of an immigrant and a Black woman in a predominantly white community.
The impact of racial isolation on children and the importance of fostering inclusion.
The significance of civic engagement and community involvement in driving change.
The role of leadership in addressing systemic issues and promoting diversity.
The concept of “feeding the good wolf” as a metaphor for nurturing positive qualities.
The value of asking “how” questions to encourage understanding and collaboration.
The challenges and strategies for building authentic connections in diverse communities.
The importance of cultural intelligence and authenticity in leadership.
The need for intentional efforts to create inclusive environments for future generations.

Your daily health drink just got more flavorful! If you head to drinkag1.com/feed you’ll also get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, and scoop!” Visit drinkag1.com/feed to get started.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, check out these other episodes:

Conscious Leadership with Eric Kaufmann

Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength with Mark Nepo

For full show notes, click here!

Connect with the show:

Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Follow us on Instagram

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	There's some critical skills that it takes to start new. Some people even have a taste of that, just moving out of their parents' house or moving to a new city. You've got to be adaptable. It's going to be unfamiliar. Quotes like, garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true. And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us.
0:40.9	We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear.
0:45.6	We see what we don't have instead of what we do.
0:48.5	We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit.
0:51.9	But it's not just about thinking.
0:53.9	Our actions matter.
0:55.5	It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living.
1:00.3	This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction,
1:04.7	how they feed their good wolf.
1:08.9	Is it possible that overwhelm might sometimes signal a life filled with what truly matters?
1:15.6	My guest today, Ukemi, a Waukesian jeter, recently shared a weekend so busy it would make most of our headspin.
1:23.6	Traveling hundreds of miles, attending your daughter's track meet, leading civic events,
1:28.4	showing up as a friend, 500 miles in a car over the weekend. But rather than seeing chaos,
1:35.1	Ukemi saw a life brimming with meaning and purpose. In this conversation, she reminds us that
1:40.9	when our days feel full to bursting, it might just mean they're filled with
1:44.9	things that we deeply value.
1:47.2	So if you've ever wrestled with the paradox of loving a life that feels overwhelming, this is
1:52.7	an episode you won't want to miss.
1:54.8	I'm Eric Zimmer, and this is the one you feed.
1:58.2	Hi, you, Kemi.
1:58.8	Welcome to the show.
2:00.2	Thank you.
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 19 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Eric Zimmer, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Eric Zimmer and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.