Existential Thoughts
Existential Thoughts is a podcast reclaiming rest as a radical act of self-preservation. In a world where burnout is normalized and identity is often commodified, the show asks a quieter, more human question: what does it mean to simply be? Hosted by Ronald Ndoro Mind — entrepreneur, founder of global members’ clubs, and visionary behind Le Haus, and Dr. Maurice Stinnett, award-winning diversity, equity & inclusion leader and former White House advisor under the Obama Administration, the podcast brings together cultural leaders, wellness experts, and creative voices for conversations that cut through the noise. Each episode blends personal reflection with practical wisdom. Themes include: Identity and belonging in a fragmented world. Burnout, capitalism, and the cost of constant striving. Rest as a discipline, not a luxury. Healing practices rooted in culture, community, and care. Set against the Caribbean’s calming backdrop, Existential Thoughts offers listeners an invitation to pause. The tone is unhurried, the rhythm intentional — like sitting at a long dinner table where ideas unfold slowly, or walking barefoot along the shoreline with time to think. It’s about reclaiming time, rediscovering rituals, and reshaping the stories we live by. If the conversations feel like recognition, you already belong here. Brought to you by Le Haus, a private members’ sanctuary across the West Indies.
Episodes
In Episode 6, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett pause at the halfway point of Season 1 to reflect on the journey so far the stories shared, the lessons learned, and how these conversations have shaped them.
They revisit moments with Michelle, Charlene, Luci, and others, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and rest. They also share a major shift: the podcast is moving to the Caribbean as they begin building Existential...
In Episode 5, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett sit down with Michelle Songy, founder of CAKE Technologies and Press Hook, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, courage, and staying grounded through change.
From quitting her corporate job at Coca-Cola and launching a hospitality tech startup in London, to selling that company to American Express and building a second venture during the pandemic, Michelle shares...
In Episode 4, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett sit down with Luciano Layne — musician, entrepreneur, and grandson of blues icon John Lee Hooker for a powerful conversation about purpose, masculinity, and legacy.
From ghostwriting in the music industry at 16 to building Alpha Magazine, now reaching 18 million monthly readers, Luci opens up about family, faith, and what it really means to live in alignment. Together, they ex...
In Episode 3 of Existential Thoughts, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett sit down with Charlene Abdulkarim (née Masona), Ronald’s sister and a global brand executive at New Balance, to explore legacy, purpose, and identity. From her early years helping Ron in London nightlife to her career at Def Jam, Sony, Puma, and now New Balance, Charlene shares how perseverance and self-belief shaped her path.
Together, they unpack the ...
In Episode 2, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett sit down with Justine Slater from Alpha Magazine for an open conversation about brotherhood, ambition, and purpose. They share how a chance meeting in Atlanta led to both a friendship and the creation of Existential Thoughts and what it takes for two strong personalities to build trust and rhythm.
From navigating race, confidence, and impostor syndrome to balancing relationshi...
In Episode 1 of Existential Thoughts, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett open up about authenticity, rest, and what it means to live with purpose in a world that never slows down.
They share how Existential Thoughts began from late-night conversations on bravery and burnout to redefining success beyond achievement. This isn’t about hustle; it’s about healing. It’s about learning to pause, to breathe, and to live fully prese...
Welcome to Existential Thoughts, a podcast brought to you by Le Haus.
Hosted by Ronald Ndoro Mind, Founder & CEO of Le Haus, and Dr. Maurice Stinnett, the show reclaims rest as a radical act of self-preservation.
Season One invites you into conversations on identity, burnout, capitalism, and healing; guided by cultural leaders, wellness experts, and deep personal reflection. Set against the Caribbean’s calming backdrop, each epis...
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