Adrienne Taylor-Wells shares how her life-shifted due to a traumatic health report in her mid-20’s and why she focuses on reaching fellow millennials, her health, and nurturing wealthy mindsets. Story 50/100 Highlights: 1. A devastating journey that changed how she eats, moves, and shares with others 2. Connecting her Mindset, Faith, and Action to Live Better 3. Power of supportive groups to be well and build business 4. Earlier personal debt story and government resources (ie, www.investor.gov)...
Aug 24, 2022•44 min•Ep. 50
How are you "shifting into a higher gear in life"? B. Valaise Smith shares why and how she is prioritizing herself daily by eating to live and building her (mental, spiritual, and physical) strength. She really is tried and true to living better in this season of life. 🔗 Connect with B. Valaise Smith: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triedandtruefs IG: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtruefs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tried-true-financial-services
Aug 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 51
Even through a hard season - - Denitra Gregory continued to weave a beautiful life story – with her faith walk, husband's partnership, immediate family’s loving support, a fashion and lifestyle brand, and introverted ways. Chime in to hear how Denitra is living boldly -- while protecting her mental space, navigating her Hodgkin's Lymphoma healing journey, inspiring women to focus on their gifts and tell the world who they are, passionately paying tribute to iconic black women, ditching the hustl...
Jul 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 54
If you are most familiar with hanging in the background to do your thing, work your magic, and contribute your part to the greater good -- Carlos Johnson's story will offer a bit of motivation and confirmation to step in when colleagues, partners, and those you serve alongside are deflecting, running, resisting the "pain of change" during a necessary growth period. Carlos shares the moment he knew to move forward, why he emphasizes the psychology and practice of engagement for lasting personal a...
Jun 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 53
As we grow into better versions of ourselves, we must consider the impact of what our mothers experienced while we were in her womb. Tenita Johnson continues to dig deeper into her ancestry, while operating in the space she is given to help both herself and others find purpose in their pain (job loss, fertility, infidelity, suicidal ideation and much more). Tenita authentically shares insight and considerations to Unlearn habits + thoughts that no longer serve you and move toward Leading Boldly ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
It takes a lot for both men and women to "trust themselves to love again" -- after divorce, with children, and in making a decision to be laser focused on their career. Terrell and Richarne found each other on a dating app and proceeded with caution as they leaned into their new kind of bond, commitment, and a love like no other. Episode Highlights: 1. Each one's take on / purpose for joining the app 2. Boundaries; decision to clear the table; being honest; allowing each other to "show their rea...
May 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 49
Have you ever considered bypassing a great opportunity because of the team dynamics or leadership? What about pivoting as you determine the best work-life balance in every season? Linda Griffin shares how she navigated these scenarios to both lead boldly and live better -- from high school to career to entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights: 1. Setting daily intentions and routines, while giving yourself grace to adjust when needed 2. What Linda's mentor shared that shifted her perspective toward ...
May 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 48
They met at a cabaret 32 years ago but grew exponentially during a devastating COVID experience. Ed and Deana Williams share their journey to love and lessons learned about self, marriage, and what matters most in any type of relationship. Episode Highlights: 1. Her response and his challenge around their first dance. 2. 100/100 rule 3. Gender-roles; family roles 4. Keeping God at the center of love + marriage 5. "Checklist" mentality 6. Considerations for more meaningful relationships when dati...
May 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 13
Story 47/100: Jeannette Roberes shares how she is using her intersecting identities as a black woman, mother and professional to affect change (in work, business, and her community) that helps others live better. Have you considered how your identity affects change in your family and different seasons of life? Have you ever wondered if your seemingly natural talents are inherited -- a part of your DNA? Episode Highlights: 1) Reflection, Mindsets, Manifesting, and Productivity 2) The impact of Ep...
May 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 47
Story 46/100: Shawn Lee (Founder, Humanitarian, Photographer, Visual Storyteller) shares how one person’s investment in his early photography career led to his journey and joy of investing in others with each "Rock That! Money" self-affirmation and declaration he speaks. Shawn is on a mission to make society better by building out personal and professional community spaces of belonging, empowerment, and even considering how he can influence policies. Episode Highlights: 1. How the "Rock That!" d...
May 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 46
Story 45/100: Simone 'G' Giangiordano is evolving through this way of being and sharing strategies and considerations to help you navigate similar experiences or support those near and dear to you -- as they define what works best for them. Redesigning your lifestyle and way of being while living with an invisible illness is an ongoing journey. Life and business "as usual" is not an option. Family, friends and those in your community may never understand. But, self-awareness and boundaries that ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 45
Story 44/100 features my cousin, Antonio McCladdie El (husband, father, author, family gatherer, and Big Ideas visionary) sharing how a mindset shift while working in the airline industry led to more focus on preservation --his sons future, self-awareness, family, values, heritage, and expanding his entrepreneurial journey in this season of life (25 years later). Many of us think about those just in case moments. But, how often do we take action on what we say is -- most precious, valuable, our ...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 44
Story 39/100: VaNessa P. Thompson has always been an early adopter of technology and social media. Listen to how using her affinities for gaming and technology to help college students feel a sense of belonging helped her get out of her own head, manage her time better (she works where she is earning her PhD), and expand professional relationships. Expanding our reach in virtual environments require purpose, strategy and patience. Episode Highlights: 1. Three ways to teach with TikTok (and decre...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 39
Story 43/100: Shamone Beasley found his true passion after experiencing burnout during his sales career in the food and beverage industry. We chatted about how a conversation around potential investments in African made products led to a fulfilling business, organically grown community via social, and more time for everything that's important to him. Episode Highlights: 1. Finding passion vs Something to sell 2. Coffee in Africa --> Premium product 3. Putting the brand first 4. God as his fir...
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 43
Story 42/100: Nicoya Ingram (Mom of 8+ an angel; wife of 17 years) is on a quest "to be able to speak to be understood". She is passionate about reaching and providing encouragement to different audiences. She is leading boldly and helping others learn how to be their best selves. We chatted about both the blessings and misunderstandings that occur among our most precious relationships when we don't listen attentively, seek understanding, and communicate effectively -- including boundaries and e...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
Story 41/100: Deborah Owens shares the defining moment that led to her mission to help one million Black women identify and execute on ways to move past financial uncertainty toward building their 7-figure investment portfolios; how her mother influenced her Purse of Your Own book; as well as, actionable steps designed to make a connection between what's familiar and the habits of ultra-wealthy families. Episode Highlights: 1) The difference between being wealthy and rich 2) Moving past decision...
Apr 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 41
Story 40/100: Shalika D. Sanders believes that "Self care is a lifestyle" that can be accomplished by striving for a healthy balance, adjusting accordingly, and operating in faith. We know that we must take care of ourselves in order to show up for our family, friends, community and in business. Creating beautiful environments, pleasing experiences -- is an ongoing, yet attainable goal for everyone to live out their own version of luxury, every day or as often as they desire. Episode Highlights:...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 40
Story 38/100: Dorethia Kelly reminds us that we must continue to be coachable and relevant -- as we coach others with our lived experiences, in business ventures, navigating careers, building community platforms, personal finances, parenting, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Dorethia Kelly, MBA is a Financial Expert, Entrepreneur, Author, and Coach 💰 Founder & CEO #MoneyChat 💰Founder & CEO Work • Space • Spark™ 🔗 Dorethia Kelly, MBA 💰 For finance and business coaching dor...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 38
Story 37/100: Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. Listen to discover why living in the gray area is not so bad. This gray space (middle area) is where we produce the best versions of our selves and work. #NotSureOkay Episode Highlights: 1) Sharing pieces of her experience led to a Leadership Mentoring Community on Twitter. 2) Navigating Workplace Trauma. 3) Her invitations and ...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 37
Story 36/100: Tokiwa T. Smith is "standing in her truth" by integrating rest cycles and gathering in safe spaces with other Black women to fuel her soul. She has the receipts and capacity – chemical engineer, social entrepreneur, author, and STEM advocate – to navigate philanthropic gatekeepers and build her legacy. Episode Highlights: LIVING BETTER Making rest cycles a normal way of being. Especially as an introvert. LEARNING DAILY The impact of culturally relevant mentoring and groups outside ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 36
Story 35/100: Dr. Orletta Caldwell is joyfully ditching assumptions about what's next for her after earning a Ph.D in 2021. She decided to live beyond the expectations of others in order to embark on the most important "I'm Not Sure. But, It's Okay." season of her life. Episode Highlights: 1) How often family and societal expectations lead us on a different pathway than we have for ourselves. 2) Research findings on the historical and cultural impact of African American/Black women in nonprofit ...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 35
Story 34/100: Audra D Carson's commitment to leaving people and places better than she found them shines through in every aspect of her being. Audra’s love-in-action way of being is experienced through her work as Chief Beautification Strategist of Izzie, LLC, Environmental Justice and Sustainability Consultant, Tire Nerd, Mentor, hostess of the CommuniD podcast — and New Author. She’s always on brand and operating in purpose. We went deep into her journey to living better, learning daily, and l...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 34
Story 33/100: Geoffrey Ingram and I chatted about how he has evolved from the highly energetic 6th grader in the late 90’s — who finally had his chance to be in my math class (smile) into a husband, father of eight (plus one angel), certified coach, founder of the iCreate leadership and philanthropic global movement (Atlanta, Bahamas, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos) and author. Episode Highlights: 1. Living holistically 2. Path forward to broaden his servant leadership (youth pastor; in college and s...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
Story 32/100: Crystal L. Gunn understands both the painful turbulence and amazing revelations that can occur when the life and business you designed caves in. Crystal came through it all --reminded of her own dopeness in God’s eyes; autonomy to attract and experience what she desires; and the amazing assignment of gathering and empowering women holistically. Episode Highlights: - Using her knowledge as a former Credit Union VP, Mortgage Company Owner, and personal faith walk to help realign the ...
Oct 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 32
Story 31/100 features Tonia Wilson and LaCharmine Jefferson, co-hosts of the Conversations Between Widows podcast Four years into their widowhood, Tonia and LaCharmine discuss their healing journey, and how they are leading boldly with raw and relevant topics to support each other as well as widows within their age group. Their optimistic perspectives about navigating life as a solo act, declaring what you need, and parenting after loss are points we all should be mindful of when moving through ...
Aug 31, 2021•56 min•Ep. 31
Story 30/100 features Christopher Scott (nationally celebrated Millennial Engineer, Husband and Father) takes us back to his first acknowledgement of depression / anxiety in college through his journey of building a legacy with “positive thoughts solutions” today. He is breaking generational cycles at home, at work, and in multiple college communities. Listen in for the strategies and resources shared. |•| Live in the Moment. |•| Everything is Going to Be Okay |•| Rejection Isn’t a “Bad Thing” �...
Aug 23, 2021•55 min•Ep. 30
Story 29/100 features Sandra Epps (Creative, Artist, Detroit Doll Show Founder/Curator, Author, Lupus Thriver, Vegetarian, Legacy Builder) 🦋Sandy boldly and creatively leads a growing community of women and girls toward loving the skin they’re in — with Sandysland Entertainment products and experiences. 🦋 Listen in to hear how Sandy compares her entrepreneurial evolution to the 5 stages of butterflies she recently started growing — to prevent their extinction and contribute to our community su...
Aug 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 29
Story 28/100 features Bobby Burton (Co-working community co-owner, IT mentor/advisor, Believer, proud Flint Native, and Husband) Pivoting in Life and Business: With God + Like-minded Community — sums up how Bobby persevered through several moments of uncertainty. Bobby and I chatted about ways that his chosen community of friends, faith, and trusting himself has positioned him to live better and lead boldly — personally and professionally. Catch a few of his favorite places to be and consume gre...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 28
Story 27/100 features Curtis Smith (Husband, Father, Community Advocate/Housing Security Professional, Film/Documentary Producer) Curt and I chatted about how his habits of gratitude, compassion, volunteerism, “meeting people where they are”, and rest has helped him to live better and give whole heartedly. 🌍Connect with Curt: Check out the 9 Stacks the movie trailer https://youtu.be/sJ3mlGjzVsg IG: @curtissmith3762
Aug 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 27
Story 26/100 introduces the analogy of Flowing Like Water. Kelly Brittain (PhD, RN, Mom) — my Cass Tech High School classmate reflects on the habit she developed over the past 10 years to be fully present, embrace change, and live more purposefully. We chatted about music (her Fav Ladies), faith, family, career trajectories, and soul stirring experiences. So many wisdom bombs related to acknowledging and prioritizing SELF in order to serve, learn, live better — during life’s highest and lowest p...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 26
