{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations with Coach LA","slug":"conversations-with-coach-la-7109776","podcast_index_feed_id":7109776,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/NF39NdHy","website_url":"https://conversations-with-therapist-coach-la.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a925a80e-1cf8-4f2c-8d52-8aff430936ff/3e62cbc4-6f29-4bf4-bc42-ce1e585eaa00/3000x3000/chatgpt_image_may_11_2026_061150_pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Lakisha R. Austin","episode_count":158,"summary":"Hi, my name is Lakisha Austin also known as Coach LA. I am a psychotherapist and life coach with a down-to-earth approach to providing therapeutic support. I love using music, an emphatic ear, a witty sense of humor, and unapologetic clinical skills to debunk myths about therapy. Step into my office and listen to real people have candid conversations about this thang called LIFE. Don’t hesitate to Chime in & help me encourage individuals to own their stuff & set boundaries to fix their life! Share your experiences, relationship issues, and daily stressors on the live interactive Facebook chat! My virtual office hours are Sundays 10-11 pm on the UrbanHeat 98.1fm! Call-In 617.238.7111, Tune In, or Just Listen live at https://www.heat981fm.com/ weekly on Sundays at 10 pm. Listen to the replay weekly on Thursdays or watch it on the UrbanHeat Facebook page.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-coach-la-7109776"},"episode":{"title":"Dreaming in Color: Creative Entrepreneurship featuring FunnyMan Mike James","slug":"dreaming-in-color-creative-entrepreneurship-featuring-funnyman-mike-james","published_at":"2025-11-06T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-coach-la-7109776/dreaming-in-color-creative-entrepreneurship-featuring-funnyman-mike-james","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-coach-la-7109776","url":"https://conversations-with-therapist-coach-la.simplecast.com/episodes/dreaming-in-color-creative-entrepreneurship-featuring-funnyman-mike-james-xOIbSzKB","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/326daf54-f3e0-4590-84df-da61a0c38334/episodes/73389431-ddda-4666-b105-d32fc9fece81/audio/75ea79b4-8216-43e9-9237-efff3f7cfa48/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NF39NdHy","summary":"What happens when comedy becomes more than laughter — when it turns into legacy? In this episode, Coach LA sits down with the one and only FunnyMan Mike James, a nationally touring comedian and Nashville favorite who’s worked alongside legends like Kevin Hart, Arsenio Hall, Loni Love, and Earthquake. Together, they explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and commerce — what it takes to stay authentic in an industry that often asks you to play small, and how to turn humor into hustle without losing your soul. From fatherhood to faith, from the stage to the struggle, this conversation is a masterclass in betting on yourself, staying grounded in purpose, and using your gifts to build both laughter and legacy. 💭 BET on SELF Reflection: “Dreaming in color means seeing your potential in high definition — vivid, unapologetic, and fully yours.” 🎧 Tune in for: Real talk on balancing creativity and commerce Mental health & resilience in the entertainment grind The power of culture-driven entrepreneurship Strategies to turn your purpose into profit Because success is funnier — and freer — when you can laugh your way through the lessons. 🎧 Listen now on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube @IamCoachLA #ConversationsWithCoachLA #FunnyManMikeJames #CreativeEntrepreneurship #DreamingInColor #BETonSELF #UrbanHeat981FM #ComedyWithPurpose #BlackCreatives #LegacyThroughLaughter","meta_description":"What happens when comedy becomes more than laughter — when it turns into legacy? In this episode, Coach LA sits down with the one and only FunnyMan Mike J…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3975,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-coach-la-7109776/episodes/dreaming-in-color-creative-entrepreneurship-featuring-funnyman-mike-james/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-coach-la-7109776/dreaming-in-color-creative-entrepreneurship-featuring-funnyman-mike-james.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}