Rodrick Chambers-Sims shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Rodrick, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
Oooh! What a powerful question. Funny enough, I just sent a message to my family group chat about the importance of a “power pause.” I’m still learning to master it, but every time I do lean into it — whew, it’s transformative. There’s something unmatched about holding your composure and responding from a place of grounded, premium wisdom. Sometimes, the simple act of pausing to inhale and exhale can be the sacred technique that shifts a relationship or opportunity into its next blessing. It’s not always about speed—it’s about alignment.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Rodrick Chambers-Sims, and I walk a unique path that bridges holistic healing and advanced technology. With over 20 years of experience in education, mentorship, and wellness—including massage therapy, nutritional coaching, and emotional development—I founded H2O: Healing 2 Optimization, a wellness brand rooted in restoring balance through bodywork, sound healing, and deep inner alignment.
What makes my journey especially meaningful right now is my latest venture into the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. After earning a postgraduate certification in AI & ML, I launched a signature 3 day workshop titled What AI Taught Me About Being Human In The New World™. The experience explores the intersection of soul and software—guiding participants through the emotional, ethical, and spiritual lessons that emerge when ancient wisdom meets modern algorithms.
My current work focuses on integrating ancestral healing practices with forward-thinking tech strategies—what I call Soul Tech. Whether I’m helping someone regulate their nervous system through breathwork or decoding AI frameworks to foster deeper self-awareness, my mission is the same: to harmonize what’s ancient with what’s emerging. I believe our collective future will be shaped by those who can integrate soul, science, and strategy—and I’m here to help lead that evolution.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One of the most life-altering moments for me was the season I spent living and working in China. Before I left, I received a clear Word from Spirit: “Go as a student.” Not as an evangelist. Not as a missionary. Just… a student. That one instruction shifted everything.
It opened my heart to see people not through the lens of conversion, but through the eyes of divine curiosity. I encountered God’s presence not just in temples or traditions—but in people’s kindness, their pride in culture, their laughter, their questions, their quiet boldness. It reminded me how big the Source truly is—and how small the world can feel when you realize someone across the globe has the same sense of humor, the same introverted nature, or the same deep pride in their ancestry as someone back home.
Walking the Great Wall of China was another unforgettable moment. It wasn’t just a tourist site—it was a living story. I felt the echoes of ancient ingenuity and sacrifice. These weren’t just stones; they were testimonies built by hands that wanted to protect, preserve, and pass something on. It made me ask: What will we leave behind?
Since that journey in 2015, the way I see the world has continued to evolve. Honestly, I’m still catching up with the meaning of it all. But what I know for sure is this: humanity is more generous, connected, and sacred than we often give it credit for. And that realization keeps expanding every room I enter.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Whew… now that’s a question. For me, suffering became the sacred teacher of surrender.
I once heard someone say, “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” And at first, I wrestled with that. As someone shaped by a Christian worldview, suffering was synonymous with sacrifice, with the path of Christ. But as I’ve grown, I’ve come to understand that it’s not always the pain that breaks us—but our attachment to what Spirit calls “nonessentials.” That’s where the suffering begins.
Suffering taught me that letting go isn’t about losing—it’s about becoming. And that process? Baby, it’s no easy feat. Sometimes what gets labeled nonessential feels like everything you’ve built your identity around. But when I finally surrendered—truly surrendered—what remained was power. Not performance. Not perfection. But power born from pain.
That’s something success alone can’t teach you. Success can affirm your gifts, but suffering refines your character. It showed me the alchemy of turning breakdowns into breakthroughs and pain into purpose. And to me, that’s a higher form of wealth.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes—and also… not entirely. The public version of me is very much real, but it’s shaped by the room I’m in. I’ve learned that my presence speaks before I do. Even in silence, people pick up on my energy—it’s something I’ve carried my whole life.
I’m an introvert with extroverted sparkle. That Leo fire is always lit, but I don’t always need the spotlight. Sometimes I’m the loudest spirit in a quiet room, and sometimes I’m just observing, protecting the sacred parts of myself that only come out in safe spaces. Performances, close friends, soul-deep conversations—that’s where the fuller layers unfold.
I often say I’m like an onion—layered, rich, sometimes tear-inducing if you get too close too fast. 😂 But I’m always real. Just not always revealed in full. And that’s not hiding—that’s honoring.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If immortality were real, what would you build?
If I had the gift of immortality, I would build a generational curriculum—one designed to help people navigate the realm of the invisible with clarity, reverence, and power.
It would be more than just knowledge; it would be a system of sacred initiation. A soul technology. A way for people to make deep meaning from their dreams, their environments, the synchronicities, the signs, and the symbols life constantly offers. I’d travel the world learning from sages—but not just the ones in temples. I’d seek the wisdom-carriers in overlooked corners, the griots and grandmothers whose stories hold frequencies textbooks can’t teach. I’d prioritize local sages—especially those within my own lineage—because sometimes the oracle lives right next door.
But I wouldn’t stop there. With immortality, I’d prep to meet ancestors from other solar systems. I’d build bridges between dimensions, creating tools and temples that help humans remember who they are across time, space, and galaxies.
Because for me, immortality isn’t about avoiding death—it’s about deepening life, expanding memory, and preserving the spiritual codes needed for humanity’s evolution.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.h2o-1.com/
- Instagram: @rodh2o
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrick-chambers-1b243872
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- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rodh2ojointhewave
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