Rise & Love

Welcome to Rise & Love with xInYaFaceDotCom! My name is Xavier Derek Hudson, and I’m here to empower you to be your fullest, most authentic self. I am many things: a husband, father, community member, business owner, entertainer, advocate, and more. I have overcome numerous obstacles in life, but I am constantly looking for ways to better myself and the communities to which I belong. In each episode of this show, we’ll dive into everything from personal growth and coaching to art, culture, and motivation—always rooted in love and connection. Whether I’m sharing inspiring stories, offering actionable advice, or chatting with incredible guests, my goal is to help you step into your purpose and embody your unique gifts. It’s time to rise above the noise, spread love, and become the leader you were meant to be. Join me on this journey of transformation, one conversation at a time.

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Change Gonna Come (Ep. 005)

The only constant in life is change, and I’ve been making some changes in my life recently. I won’t say that I have a new outlook on life, but I do have more clarity. In the last episode I talked about my struggle to “protect my peace” in relationships with people. Moving to a new location is something that is helping me to protect my peace as I’m getting acclimated to this new phase in my life.

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Vegan Gang or Don’t Bang (Ep. 004)

It’s #VeganGangOrDontBang around here ya’ll! Lol, I’m just playing. On this episode of the podcast, I put folks on to a nearby donut shop with vegan options; I share about my path to becoming vegan; and I give some encouragement for folks who are trying to make changes to their diet and/or wellness. As you’ve come to expect, the stream-of-consciousness style is still present and I’m putting it out there unfiltered.

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Are Your Needs Being Met? (Ep. 003)

I've been going through some ups and downs lately. I went from having one of the most amazing birthday celebrations ever to having some really serious interpersonal challenges. In the midst of those challenges, I've also been fortunate enough to have people in my corner giving me love and reminding me to love myself. In this episode I'm sharing some of my reflections, and what I'm working on in my life. I hope that you can take something positive from engaging with me. As always #RiseandLove family.

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We’re Failing the Youth (Ep. 002)

Working in juvenile justice can be really challenging sometimes, and this is one of those times for me. I'm not trying to bring anyone down, but I do want to be authentic in expressing my emotions. All I can do is #RiseandLove.

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X in Your Face (Ep. 001)

Welcome to "xinyafacedotcom, The Podcast". I aim to share my love, my energy, what I've learned and what I'm learning, my encouragement, and a bit of my perspective. I may not know you, but I love you and I'm rooting for you.

In Episode, 1 I introduce myself and provide some context about why I'm starting this project. If you feel the vibes, please like, share and subscribe.

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