The Jake Barrena Show
The Jake Barrena Show is a home for leaders—established or emerging—who are hungry to grow in identity, purpose, legacy, and eternity.
Each episode brings real, honest, and transformative content—sometimes through powerful conversations with influential guests, and other times through direct teaching and revelation from Jake himself.
Whether it’s an interview with an entrepreneur, creator, pastor, or everyday person with an extraordinary story—or a solo episode filled with wisdom, faith, and leadership principles—every moment is designed to strengthen who you are and who you’re becoming.
Through transparent dialogue and practical guidance, listeners are challenged to rise above excuses, embrace their true identity, and step boldly into their God-given calling.
As host, Jake Barrena brings decades of leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and lived experience to every episode. His mission is simple: to equip leaders to discover who they are, why they’re here, and how to live with purpose, discipline, and eternal impact.
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The Jake Barrena Show
Episode 7 | Playboy Model for Jesus Discusses Life as a Celebrity Influencer | Sasha Hulse "Sashakitty"
Brief Summary
In this engaging conversation, Jake Barrena and Sasha Hulse, “Sashakitty,” reflect on their enduring friendship, the evolution of Sasha's identity, and her new venture with Playboy. They discuss the shifting landscape of talk shows, the significance of community, and the effects of addiction on family. Sasha shares her journey of self-love and the challenges of balancing her faith in Jesus with her career choices. The conversation culminates in a heartfelt discussion about fostering children and the desire to make a positive impact in the world.
Guest Speaker
Today's speaker is Sasha Hulse, known as "Sashakitty," a native of Orange County who was born and raised in Huntington Beach. She is a Playboy model, a yoga enthusiast, and a mother to a 16-year-old as well as her young nephews, aged four and five months. Sasha's mission is to educate the world on love and self-acceptance, approaching this goal one day at a time. She is a vibrant and spiritual woman dedicated to connecting with God.
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Chapters
00:00 A Long-Lasting Friendship
02:58 The Evolution of Identity
06:01 The Return of Talk Shows
08:58 Exploring Playboy's New Direction
12:07 Empowerment and Self-Love
18:00 Faith and Personal Journey
23:41 Navigating Mental Wellness and Personal Branding
26:56 Faith and Identity in the Adult Industry
31:51 The Complexity of Choices and Morality
37:20 Pursuing New Opportunities: Comedy and Beyond
44:00 Challenges of Parenthood and the Foster System
50:27 The Heart of Adoption
52:11 Emotional Reflections on Childhood
54:29 The Desire for Attention
57:55 Community in the Modeling Industry
01:01:10 The Journey of Parenting
01:04:50 Faith and Possibility
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