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My favourite memory of the summer of 2024 season

My favourite memory of the summer of 2024 season
My favourite memory of the summer of 2024 season, this was the latest question asked to us at the Raven 425 Rise Above aka United by Stoke podcast.
Let me tell you this one made me think, and as I took my time remembering all the ups the downs, the good the bad, the sad the happy, the amazing people who stopped by and all the new friends and family we made that season...well it brought massive smiles to my face, so thank you very much for this question.
It brought up so many situations and memories, but one in particular stood out that I think is the foundation of what the Raven 425 Rise Above mentality and movement is all about.
That mentality is has no age, no judgement, no hate and a whole lot of love...
I thank you all for the love, the support and making this movement a reality!
Come vibe with us online or at the Shack
Chin up chest out we Rise Above
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Come in as Friends, leave as family Raven 425 Style

Come in as Friends, leave as family Raven 425 Style
A question about a new tag line that has been very close to my heart, which I was pretty happy that someone asked about and noticed.
It's a fact that the core crew that supports this brand and movement are much more than just people who stop in for a quick cuppa.
The truth is that The Raven 425 Rise Above is actually a hang out spot where people come to meet link minded people and talk, rarely do I ever see people on phones or computers, unless they are actually working.
There is something a lot of us call the Raven 425 time warp, because you come in for a quick coffee pick up but don' t end up leaving the Shack for like 2 plus hours...that is what we are talking about!
Such an epic community, movement, thing or whatever that we have all built together, I personally am forever thankful for all the family I have met and will continue to meet at the Shack.
I hope to see you all one day and have a dope ass conversation that we can laugh about years down the road!
Love u all and c u at the shack!
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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style

 
In this episode I speak about "the balance", which to be honest I was very out of balance from the grind of running a new brand/company for the first 4 years to get it off the ground.
I would not change a thing because all the ups and downs can teach us if we are there to see what we are trying to be taught!
In the current unique times we are in, myself personally as an entrepreneur and business /brand owner I think there are many things that we will all need to keep our vision on point, but 2 of the main values I feel that will help us all out is the "balance" the right amount of rest/fun and the right amount of hustle/hard work.
There has never been a time like this to be in business and this brings massive opportunities and struggles, so no matter what there will be the ups and the downs...its just all about how we react to them and how prepared we actually are for those events .
So to all my amazing peeps I wish us all the best and lets make this happen! Our time is now!
 
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Rise Above Updates March 2025

Rise Above Updates March 2025
The movement of the Raven 425 Rise Above team is happening in full effect, and it has been a while since I been able to drop a podcast for you all, so this episode is all over the road to keep you all somewhat up to date with all that is going on.
 
We have songs, we have books, we have characters, we have expansion plans, new menu vibes and some other tricks up our sleeves
So this is the first update, please stay tuned and together we are stronger team!!
 
Chin up chest out We rise above
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Only at The Beach Shack

Only at The Beach Shack, in this episode we talk about what it is to be at the Shack what our place has turned into and the why behind our all inclusive vibes.
It was not planned but what happened to this spot is kinda magical as the community took the place and ran with it. On the daily we see old /young, new comers and old faithfuls come together, just chill chat and leave as new family.
Rarely do we see people on their phones, as almost all the time its human to human chatting or families all playing together on the lot...so cool and we love it!
Its an experience and we love that the space is all about and for those who want to come hang....and leave apart of the Raven 425 Rise Above Family!
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Welcome Back September 2024

Its time to let you know that Raven 425 Rise Above and the United By Stoke Podcast is back in full swing.
It took some time but all is in place to keep the vibes rocking
If it was not for this community I would not still be here so thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who support us at Raven 425 Rise Above 
I hope you all take this journey with me as we get into it on a lot of topcis coming up!! 
Chin up Chest Out We Rise Above
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The Scotch Creek Incorporation

The Scotch Creek Incorporation talk, this is not our normal discussion style topic however being part of a community and experiencing all we have gone through in this community as of late the chatter all around town seems to be pretty vibrant on this discussion topic.
There are a lot of people coming into the Raven asking questions and even more sitting around tables talking about it for hours, so we thought we would ask one of the people who is involved in and has been active in this process since around 2003.
I have heard business people, families, mothers, elders, and just every single concerned community member asking these certain questions....so this is how the talk went
If you have questions please bring them forward
All love all day for this amazing community!
The Raven Nation
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Give More Than You Take To Win

Give More Than You Take To Win, with the Raven Boys! If you want to build a lasting brand, company or business this is something we put at the top of list.
Some will get this, and some won't basically you either get it and live by it or you just won't get it and that is fine as well. However for those who get this, live by it, stand with it, and breath life into it.... you have won, in our hearts. More of this is needed in the world!
We speak on things we are selfish on, which to us at the very top of the list is our health which includes the mental, physical and spiritual. We will not compromise these items for 1 simple facts and that is; to be our best for this brand company and it's supporters we need to be our best self point blank. We want to be able to give each person 110% of ourselves, as well as each aspect of the company from cleaning the bathroom to designing the new Spring Line for the year.
We tend to shy far far away from those whom only extract from people or communities, and give less than they take, that to us just does not sit well nor fell right!
All love Fam until the next episode
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Change Your Mindset Change Your Life 2024 with the Raven Boys!

Change Your Mindset Change Your Life 2024 with the Raven Boys!
Ok so for this episode we changed locations and the mic, so we are continuously testing our sounds, we want our voices to be as sexy as they can!
We chat about how our mindset has evolved, changed and strengthened as we continue down this path called Raven425, and it is truly amazing to be able to have perspective of our own growth.
We want you the listener to understand the path is the path and its all about learning to keep the mindset on point, sharpened to a fine point! Listen there really is not any room for weak, negative and the defeating talk in your head...it will weaken you and you will loose, so find ways to counter act that. Its not an easy mountain to climd or beast to tame but it is very very possible, as we are a perfect example.
So stick with us and come on the journey, you won't regret it!
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Online in 2022 vs Brick and Mortar in 2022 United By Stoke

Online in 2022 vs Brick and Mortar in 2022 United By Stoke
 
Its just a fact we are in the Year 2022, we are in the Future that we all never though would be here. We are talking Metaverse, virtual reality, and just things we never thought were real unless in the movies or cartoons. So for the Entrepreneurs out there we are in that between area of what reality is our future of business going to be.
 
Shane and I got into the online aspect of RAVEN 425 as we first started, and things were pretty darn good to be honest, yet we did branch out into pop up shops and selling our gear out of Crossfit gym's aka Brick and Mortar stores and we were actually blown away with the response and how the old school way of doing business was actually still booming and alive. Which then changed our mindset of what our business actually would look like as we continued to move forward and grow the brand.
 
Moving forward how does one plan for the ever changing roadways ahead as everything changes on this landscape we call business. The fact is how humans do business will change, however humans will not change, we still want to touch, try on, be seen, hang out...and so on and so forth. As well some want nothing to do with the lines, the people, the waits ect and are happy to sit at home and order what ever it is they want.
 
With these options sitting in front of us the RAVEN BOYS will be and continue to attack both sides of this, we do not feel there is a better way, we do love to hang and meet our peeps so we will be expanding our brick and mortar area's this Spring Summer Fall or 2022 (this is extremely exciting for us) as well as continuing to keep up with all the online and future ways of doing business as we move forward.
 
This is simply a fact for all those doing business from now on anyway take a listen to our views and let us know what you think.
 
Much Love from the RAVEN Boys
 
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