For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode co-founder of We Run 313 Lance Woods  joins JP for an exchange about physical wellness, its impact on all areas of your life, and the importance of accountability and consistency.  

About Lance Woods: 

Co-Founder of Detroit-based running club We Run 313, Lance Woods is an educator, mentor, and leader in the Detroit community focusing on youth development. He has the innate ability to connect and serve disadvantaged communities through story-telling, relationship building, and strategic goal setting. Lance began distance running in 2014 and could barely complete a mile. Since then he has participated in several races, even accomplishing a marathon. For him running provides the spiritual space to break through barriers of doubt, which develops into mental toughness. Life is a marathon, not a sprint! 

About JP Reynolds: 

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

The Importance of Accountability (4:51) •  How Physical Wellness Impacts Other Areas of Life (9:19) • Consistency (15:19)

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY