In this episode of Aware & Aggravated, Leo discusses his upcoming premium sunglasses line, the LS Collection, which features luxury packaging with gold accents. He shares details about the March launch, including his decision to prioritize in-person sales at a Houston pop-up shop over online availability.
The episode also covers Leo's experience at an isolated cabin retreat, where he examines his relationship with giving and self-care. Through journaling and reflection in nature, he explores his past practice of giving away nearly half his income while neglecting his own needs. Leo discusses how this retreat helped him gain clarity about making decisions based on spiritual guidance rather than obligation, and his interest in incorporating more nature-based solitude into his future.

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Leo announces the launch of his premium sunglasses line, the LS Collection, scheduled for March 7th. Each pair comes with luxury packaging including a leather hard case, travel pouch, cleaning cloth, and a screwdriver keychain—all featuring gold accents matched to 14-karat gold for a jewelry-like appearance. While a limited quantity will be available online during the initial launch, Leo reveals that he's reserving most of the stock for a Houston pop-up shop event on March 28th and 29th, prioritizing in-person customers.
Seeking escape from overwhelming home noise, Leo retreats to an isolated cabin. In the peaceful natural setting, he confronts deep-seated feelings of resentment and abandonment. Through journaling, Leo discovers that his practice of giving away nearly half his income—almost half a million dollars—while neglecting his own needs has contributed to his emotional struggles. He realizes that many of the people he helped financially are no longer even in his life.
The retreat proves transformative for Leo, who finds that the solitude and natural environment help restore his peace of mind and intuition. He gains clarity about the importance of making choices based on genuine spiritual guidance rather than obligation. Looking forward, Leo expresses enthusiasm for incorporating more nature retreats into his life, possibly even living remotely in the future. He plans to maintain this newfound sense of tranquility and self-trust as he moves forward with his business ventures and relationships.
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Leo introduces a premium sunglasses line with meticulous attention to design, details, and launch plans, kicking off on his birthday, March 7th.
Leo's new sunglasses line is not just about the shades themselves but also about the premium packaging and accessories that it comes with. Each pair of sunglasses is presented in an attractive box boasting a gold logo with "LS Collection." Inside, there’s a leather hard case featuring the LS Collection logo in gold, providing durable protection. Additionally, there’s a leather travel pouch with a debossed LS logo, complete with gold details and a unique magnetic springy opening. For maintenance, the set includes a cleaning cloth crowned with a gold LS logo and a keychain that doubles as a screwdriver for tightening the hinges. Leo takes pride in the line being ready to ship immediately without needing pre-orders.
The sunglasses themselves are designed with precision to ensure that the gold accents perfectly match 14 karat gold, giving them the appearance of fine jewelry. Leo’s intention for the design of the emblems is to catch light and radiate with the luster of high-quality jewelry, enhancing the premium feel of the product.
For the launch of the Leo Skeppy sunglasses, a limited quantity will be available on March 7th, Leo's birthday. However, the majority of the stock is set aside for an upcoming pop-up shop event in Houston on March 28th and 29th. Leo explains that the March 7th release will ...
Leo's New Sunglasses Line and Launch Plans
Leo's search for solitude and escape from overwhelming home noise leads to an isolated cabin retreat where profound self-reflection and a shift in perspective take place.
Leo was feeling overwhelmed at home due to various noises like singing lessons, garbage trucks, pest control, and children. Craving quiet and relaxation, he booked a cabin about an hour and a half from his house. The cabin, nestled four miles from the nearest main road that led into town, provided Leo with the escape to the middle of nature he was longing for. Upon his arrival at the cabin, the peace was immediate; all he could hear were the birds chirping.
At the cabin, surrounded by tranquility, Leo found the quiet he needed to reflect on personal issues he had buried under the noise and busyness of his daily life. He felt forgotten and carried a deep resentment that he wanted to escape from. Penning a letter to God from the cabin, he expressed despair and a feeling of abandonment. It was during this solitude, while he sat from sunrise to sunset outside in a rocking chair, writing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, that Leo was able to confront these intense emotions.
While journaling, Leo directly engaged with his feelings of resentment towards God and his sense of abandonment. He felt alone and ready to give up, pouring these deep-seated issues onto the pages of his journal. This process allowed him to realize the self-resentment stemming from his neglect of self-care.
During his time at the cabin, Leo faced the hard truth that his focus on aiding others with his income had come at the expense of his own wellbeing and self-worth. He candidly admitted to giving away almost half a million dollars—almost half his income—leaving almost nothing for himself. He reflected on the fact that many of those whom he had helped weren’t even on good terms with him anymore.
Leo’ ...
Leo's Cabin Retreat and Insights Gained
Leo candidly shares his transformative journey toward finding inner peace, self-love, and clarity about his life priorities, all catalyzed by nature retreats and solitude.
Leo reflects on feeling resentful towards his current home situation and the sacrifices he made, including giving away half of his earnings and taking care of many people, such as retiring his mother. However, being in nature allowed Leo's nervous system to relax, and he enjoyed the solitude and quiet, realizing the benefits for his mental and emotional health. This retreat helped him distinguish genuine guidance from his soul versus his ego, solidifying his need for nature and solitude.
After his time in nature, Leo experienced a newfound appreciation for his own company, gaining peace and self-liking, and feeling empowered to make choices based on spiritual guidance instead of obligation.
Leo sought out a nature retreat and cabin stays as a means to escape his stressful situation and to reconnect with himself. He shares the joy found in simple things while in nature, like talking to birds and enjoying the quiet. The tranquility he found during the daytime in a remote cabin, with the sun shining and the birds chirpin ...
Leo's Evolving Views on Self-Care, Relationships, and His Place in the World
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