2020 brought us a bag a tricks that none of us expected or could have predicted. it invited us to tap into our faith, strength, endurance, perseverance, resilience, resourcefulness + creativity in new ways. and while it may have been uncomfortable, i'm a firm believer that nothing is for nothing. with that said, this episode of real matters of the heart, the first and only of the year, serves as a quilt of personal narratives -- wins + wisdom brought to us by the events + experiences this year g...
Dec 31, 2020•27 min•Ep. 41
it's been a while but you're always on my mind so i'm back offering 38 things i know for sure about life! as usual, i cover love, faith, purpose + identity and, without elaboration, i share things i hold to be true on today as i celebrate thirty8 years on the planet earth. got questions, comments, an "amen" or a "hell naw"? talk to me! instagram/twitter: @joihearts | email: [email protected] i want to hear from you! also, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe + share with the homies. thanks ...
Nov 29, 2019•11 min•Ep. 41
JUST (ABOUT TO) DO IT: when you know you have sh*t to do but can't seem to get it done, how do you keep moving towards your goals? in the new heart-to-heart series, #RMOH host and clarity coach, joi k. madison, pulls back the curtain on a coaching session as she gives insight + guidance to an unnamed guest (cause you know, confidentiality) about how to move beyond procrastination to productivity and, ultimately, purpose. they talk about how a lack of clarity may be blocking her progress & jo...
Sep 14, 2018•56 min
MOMMA KNOWS BEST: when you're all grown up and life is coming at you fast, how do you handle the ebbs and flows of adulting? #RMO host, joi, chats with her mother, mama roz, about lessons from childhood that still impact her today. from the importance of spending time alone, to surviving heartbreak, engaging in sex and maintaining a strong personal identity no matter what, in this conversation we revisit some of the messages roz laid out over the years. happy mother's day to all the mamas out th...
May 10, 2018•1 hr
WHAT'S THE 411?: you've got questions, we've got answers. #RMOH host, teams up with her canadian sister, nova browning rutherford, to answer some questions that were submitted at her recent tea + testimonies event. topics range from how to "break up" with a friend, knowing if what you want is what God wants for you, what to do when you're struggling with self-love and more. there are some heavy hitting topics but the two personal development coaches offer some of their most insightful, authentic...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 14 min
CHECK YO'SELF: when you know that what you're feeling may not be appropriate for the scenario, how do you honor your emotions without acting out of turn? #RMOH is taking you backstage for an exclusive look at how host + clarity coach, joi, works with her clients on their real life issues. in this session, joi supports a recent client who is dating someone new and finds herself falling into some old habits and ways of thinking that no longer serve her and the type of relationship she wants to cre...
Jan 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: when you have goals + visions and the path to getting there starts getting blurry, how do you know which way to go? back from hiatus, #RMOH host, joi, chats with her sister-friend and fellow entrepreneur, ky smith, about what it means to be in alignment. this conversation is filled with inspiring testimonies about how to overcome fear and move beyond "failure." so many gold nuggets about hot to stay connected + confident on the road to success - personally and professionally. ...
Jan 04, 2018•1 hr 2 min
HERE YE, HEAR YE: when you're an analog girl in a digital world, how do you find your happy medium for consuming relevant content? #RMOH host, joi, shares a few of her favorite podcasts. ranging from intimate stories about romantic partnership to crime stories to personal development and entrepreneurship, these streams have got you covered and there's plenty more where they came from. in what is sure to be a series of episodes as the list continues to grow, here's a littles oemthing to get you s...
Nov 08, 2017•27 min
WE ARE WEARY: when you're loved ones are suffering and they come seeking your support, how do you hold space for them without letting them sulk? #RMOH host, joi, shares tips on how to best provide a safe space for your loved ones to share when they are suffering including what things to avoid that could make the situation worse. with everything that's happening in the world, many of us find ourselves much more emotionally weary so it's important that we handle each other with TLC. host: @joihear...
Oct 31, 2017•25 min
SOMETHING SWEET: when you're faced with challenges on your life journey, how do you keep going in the face of fear? on this just but sweet (pun untended) episode, i share a revelation that came to me about my "sweet spot," the mental, emotional + spiritual point in my life at which i thrive and show up with the most passion + purpose! i also reveal a decision i made when i was about 13 years old that may come back ti haunt me one day. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + revi...
Oct 25, 2017•19 min
ME TOO: when women openly share their experiences of being sexually harassed + abused, how do we shift the conversation from their survival to men's accountability? #RMOH host, joi, chats with guest second-time guest, liana, about the role of power, religion + society on women and our ability to realize, express + maintain control of our sexual identities. host: @joihearts guest: @the queenliana PLEASE NOTE: no one is entitled to your testimony. your story is yours however, if you do need a plac...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min
BANG, BANG, BANG: when you're constantly being triggered by news of what's happening in the world, how do you tow the line between being informed and being insane? #RMOH host, joi, talks about how the 24-hour news cycle with it's constant reports of mass shootings and other traumatizing disasters trigger our emotional bodies in unhealthy ways + why it's important to counter this stimulation with intentionality. tune in for tips on how to unplug, release, manage, cope + heal. host: @joihearts LAS...
Oct 10, 2017•26 min
MAKING THE CUT: when the winter contract is tougher than the lifetime commitment, do we change up the dating dynamics or keep it cool (pun intended)? #RMOH host, joi, talks cuffing season, how dating is just like trying on shoes and why she doesn't want to fall in love. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in th...
Oct 03, 2017•19 min
SO, WHAT NEXT?: when the your being is defined by your doing, can you truly live a fulfilled life? in this morning quickie episode, i explore the foundation of achievement - examining the role that fear plays in setting + working towards our goals. plus, what questions can you ask yourself to be sure that your desire to achieve is coming from a healthy place and not from feelings of unworthiness? host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe + sha...
Sep 26, 2017•15 min
NOT THIS AGAIN!!: when you find yourself in a suffering cycle, how do you move beyond the pain to find the purpose? in this installment of the morning quickie, joi shares her go-to 3-step process for moving beyond the impact of emotions and getting to the intention of the lessons they come to teach us. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my worksho...
Sep 05, 2017•15 min
MAJOR FAIL: when you drop the ball but then remember the ball bounces and will eventually come back up. in this morning quickie episode, #RMOH host, joi, shares 3 tips for coping with perceived failure so you can find the lesson that will launch you forward! this week's featured #LessonsFromLiving wisdom comes from @thecandicerenee @neishea @themarcofgenius @msauntieneen @keyaama_b_art want to submit your own message? use the hashtag (#LessonsFromLiving) on instagram or visit the following link ...
Aug 29, 2017•14 min
SHE FINE, BUT...: when you ask about her sister but then discover it's her that you actually want. this episode of #RMOH takes a turn when what was meant to be a private conversation becomes available for public consumption (with permission of course!) joi talks with art gallery owner, rick garzon, about a recent dating situation and gives him the scoop on how he might be able to turn a not-so-good look into a favorable situation. what's a guy to do when tickets to a secret solange concert just ...
Aug 22, 2017•41 min
ALLADIS WINNIN': when the culture says one thing but your personal experience says another, how do you truly know whether or not you're successful? in this edition of the morning quickie, #RMOH host, joi, takes on the topic of success offering three ways we can measure it that may be different from what we're normally told. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments and reviews and don't forget to share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on ...
Aug 15, 2017•11 min
YOU NEED TO CUT IT: when your side hustle turns out to be your purpose, what does it look like to surrender to the call to impact an entire community + culture from the barber's chair? #RMOH host, joi, chats with friend + barber, marc ford aka "the marc of genius" about the barbershop as such a strong pillar in the black community - for many boys + men, the only place they have to speak their truths and be heard + understood. so when marc realizes his gift with the clippers + shears isn't just a...
Aug 08, 2017•51 min
LOVE JONES: when you want a partner but they want a psychic. . #RMOH host, joi, is back with the second installment of the morning quickie series - ideas + insight for inspiration in 15 minutes or less. in this episode i'm offering relationship tips inspired by my umpteenth rereading of the very popular book, 'the four agreements' by don miguel ruiz. host: @joihearts in the la area? come check out the #LessonsFromLiving workshop/pop-up event happening sat, 8.26 + sun, 8.27. don't miss this chanc...
Aug 01, 2017•12 min
TWERK SUMTHN!: when you're building a brand and want to be taken seriously but you like to drink wine + twerk every now and again, how do you find the balance? #RMOH host, joi, chats with her girls, j + akilah, about the constant tug-of-war between building a business + representing your brand well but also showing up authentically without feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself in the name of "professionalism." in a world where people want a sneak peek, behind the scenes look at everyon...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 8 min
MAJOR KEYS: when you want to start a business but you don't know where to start to take care of business. "3 key elements to becoming a successful entrepreneur" is the first episode of a new series called the "morning quickie," ideas + insight for inspiration in 15 minutes or less. the topic today is inspired y my über talented god daughter, amara. i watched her over the weekend as she created phenomenal cartoon characters on her smart phone and it got my wheels turning about what role i could p...
Jul 04, 2017•12 min
WHAT A MIGHTY GOOD MAN: when the expectations are high and the preparation is nil, how do our men + boys define their identity and show up authentically? #RMOH host, joi, talks with global men's empowerment coach, juvan langford, about his journey to redefining manhood after losing his father to leukemia at a young age and watching his mother struggle with substance abuse as a result of the loss. raised by his grandmother, the eldest and only boy of five siblings, juvan shares how being surround...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 10 min
HE SAID, SHE SAID: when mr. and mrs. lee share their respective sides of the love) story from the day they met to the day they said, "i do." #RMOH host, joi, sits down with her best friend and best friend-in-law, lashonda and rob, the day after their wedding as they share funny details about their journey to the altar including how rob was determined to make shonda his girl, what happened when he brought his wire hangers when they moved in together, how many times she said "no" before she said "...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 9 min
LEVELING UP: when taking a leap a faith feels like betraying your identity + abandoning a childhood dream. for the first time since the launch of this podcast, there is no guest. it's just me, joi, on the 3 year anniversary of the grand opening of EAT.SLEEP.SWEAT., my fitness studio. on this episode, i share the testimony of my entrepreneurial journey; lessons learned, truths revealed, lives changed. i talk about how personal experiences impacted professional decisions and the not-so-glamourous ...
May 31, 2017•1 hr 19 min
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS: when you're a creative and can't help but constantly convert your concepts into coins. #RMOH host, joi, chats with artist/illustrator, lorenzo diggins, jr., about his process in moving from idea to execution. offering practical tips + personal stories, this conversation is certainly relevant for the entrepreneur or the creative soul who has ideas but has been hesitant or struggling to turn their thoughts into things. from writing it down and doing market research to fa...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 16 min
TAKE IT OFF: when your timeline and your clothesline can't get it together. #RMOH host, joi, chats with mommy blogger + graphic designer, coi, about body image, nudity, self-love + parenting. stories about (almost) nose jobs, pre-teens watching porn + embracing your nudist tendencies in a world where cameras are always lurking and judgement is always looming. host: @joihearts guest: @whoiscoi love the show? please send a shout out in iTunes reviews! also, don't forget to share this episode + oth...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 31 min
WHAT'S YOUR "WHY"?: knowing your why is what keeps you going when the how seems impossible. #RMOH host, joi, chats with guest, cammie sharon knight, about the difference between being driven vs. being called, your gifts vs. assignment + being busy vs. being productive. the big question of the day is: what if God is a Black woman? so many life revelations, provocative theories + of course, a few good laughs! host: @joihearts guest: @cammieluvs also, check out cammie's blog, https://somethingsivel...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 22 min
ROSES ARE RED: when your homie becomes your lover but you still value them as your friend, how do you create a relationship context that protects what you have? #RMOH host, joi, chats with guest tyree about why he doesn't get down with relationship rules that tell you what you "should" do and instead how to create a context that works for you. also, how to change up your heart space when your relationship patterns aren't quite going the way you'd like and just what are the 4 things every woman w...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 34 min
F* YO' GOALS: when #relationshipgoals be having a slant to it but everybody wants to have an internet bae #RMOH host, joi, gets down for part two of an ongoing series with terence "bad lucc" harden to we discuss how memes are breaking up happy homes, the "business" side of marriage, why he thinks unconditional love isn't real and doesn't exist + more! host: @joihearts guest: @badlucc354 listen to the #RMOH podcast, thursday nights @ 8pm (re-airing sundays @ 5pm) on www.LocalAstronauts.com to sta...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 7 min
