“I help people identify the thing that is holding them back, and transform it into the thing that propels them forward”
Bio
I find deep joy and purpose in my role as a Life Transformation Coach and MBTI practitioner but my career actually started somewhere quite different. I was raised in Los Angeles - knowing from an early age that I was going to be a professional musician. As a result of hard work - and a good dose of luck - by my late 20s I had become a “successful” musician - having played bass for Hamilton, Justin Timberlake, Bono, Foster the People and several other major label artists. However, at the same time, I experienced something very strange - I was terribly unhappy. It was an unexpected dissonance to be at the height of my professional career and simultaneously so unsatisfied, but it gave me the insight that happiness and “success” do not always go together. The realization of this fact launched me into a decade long exploration of what it means to live a life out of meaning, authenticity and personal fulfillment RATHER than pursing an image of “success” hoping that happiness will come along with it. It has an amazing adventure and, while it has been a bumpy road, I am now definitively grateful for it. The result has been the discovery of what my life looks like when I live out of joy and purpose - and, in the same breath, to discover that it is my calling to help others on THEIR journey of exploration - and to help them uncover what it looks like to embody an authentic, individual and meaningful life. I consider it a privilege and an honor to to this work and look forward to connecting with you!
"Aiden's coaching approach is unique and powerful.
I've worked with coaches from almost every major coach school in the United States. Aiden has a masterful ability to intuitively guide, to see the most meaningful path forward, to figure out how to get through to you, and help you have an "Aha!" breakthrough moment.
He has an excellent sense of where you are getting stuck, and can powerfully lead. He knows how to guide and uncover the truth, the root, the heart, the anchor point of your concerns or challenges. He has many tools in his coaching toolbox to help. If one doesn't resonate, he will quickly find one that does. I found our time together to be valuable and transformative."
— Melesine Alegre, VIsual storytelling academy
www.melisinestudio.com
Shabazz had to extend the garden to her front lawn but even then, it wasn’t enough to feed all who wanted to be involved. With neighbors January Blum and Lucas Dupont, Shabazz found a large vacant lot on Main Street and secured it as a farming cooperative. Word about Project Sprout spread throughout Kent County, so the team was invited to help start other community gardens.
My Philosophy
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.