Breaking Free from the Cages You Cannot See – Joshua Hale

Connected Leaders Academy Most people believe they're awake because they've rejected obvious forms of control. They eat healthy, stopped watching toxic news, practice yoga. They feel enlightened. But awakening isn't about swapping beliefs—it's about developing the capacity to question everything, especially what you're most certain about. At sixteen, Joshua Hale was disfellowshipped from his religious community for choosing love over conformity. That moment began a two-decade journey through multiple cages: addiction, corporate dependency, and financial systems designed to maintain control. Your brain is literally wired to keep you asleep. Every belief you accept without examination becomes a groove in your mind, making similar beliefs easier to accept and harder to question. In this talk, Joshua reveals three practical tools for genuine awakening: the ancient Trivium Method for critical thinking, AI as a self discovery tool rather than threat, and how to build parallel systems that align with your values. Real freedom requires courage to question everything and build alternatives. Your consciousness is the most revolutionary force on Earth. Joshua Hale is a freedom advocate, AI consultant, and consciousness entrepreneur who has spent over a decade helping individuals break free from limiting systems and build empowered, intentional lives. After being kicked out from his religious community at 16, Joshua navigated addiction, 9-5 wage slave, and societal conditioning before discovering the tools for genuine transformation. He now lives on a family homestead in Bellingham, Washington, where he combines holistic living principles with cutting-edge AI technology. As the creator of the Entrepreneur's Compass, Joshua has guided hundreds of conscious entrepreneurs through systematic business and personal transformation. His work integrates ancient wisdom practices like the Trivium Method with modern technology, empowering clients to build businesses and communities aligned with their deepest values. A father, DJ, and mutual aid leader, Joshua's mission is simple: help awakened individuals create the parallel systems our world desperately needs. [e-mail] https://joshuahale.io https://www.facebook.com/IAMJoshuaHale https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuahale/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjoshuahale/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. [e-mail] https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors Let's Break the Silence with Angeline LLC   https://letsbreakthesilence.com/     Burba Designs   https://www.burbadesigns.com/     Evolve Human Potential  https://evolvehumanpotential.co/   To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/