Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood podcast

Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood

Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood is about providing space to chill in the nuance of the complex conversations shaping our society and culture. We ain’t about proving anyone wrong or even proving ourselves right, but we are exploring with our guests, and you all, how to do this thing called life. New episodes drop every Thursday everywhere you get your podcasts. Find us on Instagram: @HighlyVisiblePod Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/HighlyVisiblePod

Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood is about providing space to chill in the nuance of the complex conversations shaping our society and culture. We ain’t about proving anyone wrong or even proving ourselves right, but we are exploring with our guests, and you all, how to do this thing called life. New episodes drop every Thursday everywhere you get your podcasts. Find us on Instagram: @HighlyVisiblePod Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/HighlyVisiblePod

 

#100

Ep 101 | Joy is Your Birthright with Tamara Wall - Mid November Surprise!

What if joy isn’t a destination but something already living inside you? In this heartfelt... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:44

13 Nov 2025


#99

Ep 100 | Joy Isn’t Naïve—It’s Radical | Season Finale Reflections

📺 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod/shorts'>HELP US HIT OUR SEPTEMBER SU... more

04 Sep 2025

11 MINS

11:56

04 Sep 2025


#98

Ep 99 | Joy at Work Isn’t a Perk—It’s a Strategy

📺 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod/shorts'>HELP US HIT OUR SUB GOAL BY ... more

28 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:20

28 Aug 2025


#97

Ep 98 | “What If You’re Not Stuck—Just Scared?” | Finding Joy When Life Feels Heavy

📺 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod/shorts'>HELP US HIT OUR SUB GOAL BY ... more

21 Aug 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:04

21 Aug 2025


#96

Ep 97 | Finding Joy in the Mess and Fixing Problems That Shouldn’t Exist

📺 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod/shorts'>HELP US HIT OUR SUB GOAL BY ... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:11

14 Aug 2025


#95

Ep 96 | The Hidden Practice That Makes Joy Sustainable

What if the thing that’s been missing from your pursuit of joy isn’t more achievement, mot... more

07 Aug 2025

59 MINS

59:16

07 Aug 2025


#94

Radical Joy & Repair: Rituals, Boundaries, and Belonging | #Minisode

What if joy wasn’t a bonus after surviving the grind—but the intentional practice that sus... more

02 Aug 2025

14 MINS

14:50

02 Aug 2025


#93

Ep 95 | Quitting Wasn’t the Risk—Staying Was | A Joy‑Filled Exit from Burnout

What if the biggest risk in your career isn’t walking away, but staying in a job that drai... more

25 Jul 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:37

25 Jul 2025


#92

Ep 94 | Grief Isn’t the End—It’s the Remix | The griefsense Story with Mimi Gonzalez

How do you keep choosing joy when your heart keeps breaking? In this episode of Highly Vis... more

17 Jul 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:19

17 Jul 2025


#91

Ep 93 | Fighting Fear, Doubt & Worry—And Creating Anyway | From DJ Booth to Bestseller

What does it really take to push through fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome—and still... more

12 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:59

12 Jul 2025


#90

Replay Runback | Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” — Key Excerpts + 202...

Annual tradition, honest conversation. Each July 4th I return to Frederick Douglass’ 1852 ... more

03 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:51

03 Jul 2025


#89

Ep 92 | Joy Without Guilt: Unlearning Perfectionism & Generational Pressure

What happens when joy feels like a luxury you didn’t earn? In this powerful conversation w... more

29 Jun 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:53

29 Jun 2025


#88

Ep 91 | What If Joy Has Nothing to Do With the Scale? | Fitness, Fulfillment & Body Joy

What if fitness wasn’t about chasing numbers—but about reclaiming joy in your body? In thi... more

19 Jun 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:19

19 Jun 2025


#87

Ep 90 | Ponderings… On Joy | A Video Essay on Reclaiming What Was Never Lost

What if joy isn’t something we chase, but something we return to? In this season's opening... more

12 Jun 2025

19 MINS

19:32

12 Jun 2025


#86

Hey, We're Still Here, Plus NEW Season Update!

What’s good y’all! It’s your boy, Jonathan Dumas. I’m dropping in with a quick check-in fo... more

25 Apr 2025

03 MINS

03:47

25 Apr 2025


#85

Ep 89 | Rejecting Performance Culture & Finding Joy in Authenticity with Alawna Ozoka | Performing A...

Authenticity isn’t about oversharing or performing—it’s about practicing your values daily... more

06 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:21

06 Feb 2025


#84

Ep 88 | Why Joy is the Key to a Soul-Aligned Life (and How to Find It) with Candace Taylor, the Drea...

How do you choose yourself in a world that asks you to sacrifice your essence? In this sou... more

21 Nov 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:24

21 Nov 2024


#83

Ep 87 | Love, Loss, and Authentic Storytelling with Jocelyn Chung | Performing Authenticity 3

In this heartfelt episode of Highly Visible & a Little Misunderstood, Jonathan Dumas welco... more

14 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:50

14 Nov 2024


#82

Ep 86 | Rediscovering True Self in a Noisy World with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong | Performing Authenticit...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Highly Visible & a Little Misunderstood, host Jonathan ... more

07 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:45

07 Nov 2024


#81

Ep. 85 | 2024 Election Special: The Most Consequential U.S Presidential Election Ever! with Gustavo ...

In this engaging podcast episode, host Jonathan Dumas is joined by his long-time friend an... more

07 Nov 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:50

07 Nov 2024