What happens when life pushes you to the edge? When the plan you were holding onto falls apart, and you’re left with nothing but grit, faith, and a divine idea that could change your life? This episode of With Love, Gwen is a tribute to Miranda Cox Haskins —a visionary, a trailblazer, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your story. Miranda is the owner of Legacy Cakes & Courtesies in Goldsboro, NC—the woman who turned $1 cupcakes into an award-winning brand and a legacy that co...
Jun 16, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or uncertain about your next chapter, this episode will remind you of your power, your wisdom, and your ability to co-create a life of purpose and fulfillment. On this episode of With Love, Gwen , I’m joined by the phenomenal Sarah L. Kent—a former astrophysicist turned Wild Soul Coach, and the creator and curator of the Dreamworks Project: a global initiative designed to help women reconnect with their soul-rooted dreams. She now lives off-grid on a narrow...
May 15, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
High-achieving women, this is your reminder: being a boss WITHOUT burnout is the real flex. True success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about knowing what you're capable of and honoring your capacity in each season. In this episode, my incredible guest is Zahna Williams—a powerhouse entrepreneur, co-founder of Stitched & Pressed Salon, founder of BundlesByZ, and child development therapist. Zahna is also a mom and in a committed relationship so she knows firsthand what it takes to juggle mult...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
If you’ve ever struggled with prioritizing yourself or defining what self-love truly means, this episode is a must-watch! Alfonzo & I dive deep into self-love from both the male and female perspectives, exploring how identity alignment, boundaries, and intentional rest shape how we love ourselves. From the power of a strong no to embracing your quirks and understanding your core values, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and real-life gems. We’re Healing Forward—and that starts ...
Mar 05, 2025•19 min
💖 Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 My gift to you? A powerful conversation on Radical Self-Love: Unlearning, Relearning & Thriving with my daughter, AlyssaJones. Alyssa’s gift to you? Her vulnerability and a mind-blowing perspective on redefining what it truly means to be “right.” We’re diving deep into what it really means to love yourself beyond the surface and how to break free from the narratives that keep us stuck. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Unlearning harmful beliefs about self-worth ✨ R...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
20 years ago, we had no idea that a chance meeting at choir rehearsal would lead to this incredible journey. Our love story is full of laughter, faith, and a little persistence (okay, maybe a lot on Mr. Jones's part). In this special moment, we’re sharing the story of how we met, the hilarious twists and turns of our early days, and the unforgettable proposal that started it all. Spoiler: There were tears, a little drama, and garlic cheddar biscuits involved! On our 20th anniversary, we’re looki...
Jan 19, 2025•15 min
20 Years Later: The Real Truth About Marriage" In this Season 2 premiere of With Love, Gwen, my husband, Alfonzo, and I sit down to reflect on two decades of love, lessons, and everything in between. We’re pulling back the curtain on what marriage really looks like—beyond the Instagram highlights—and sharing the ups, downs, and surprises that come with 20 years together. In this episode, we’re diving into: * The lessons we’ve learned about love, communication, and resilience. * Why knowing your ...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Confidence isn’t just a feeling—it’s the willingness to take action, even in uncertainty, built on a foundation of trust. In this reel, discover how trust and confidence work together to empower you to show up, take baby steps, and handle anything 2025 throws your way. Learn why confidence begins with trusting yourself to adapt and grow, and how you can revolutionize your mindset for a game-changing year. 🚀 Let’s make 2025 your most confident year yet!
Jan 02, 2025•9 min
Ready to release perfectionism and welcome self-love into your life? In this empowering episode of In My Grace Era, we explore how to give yourself kindness, compassion, and forgiveness—aka grace. Learn to challenge your negative self-talk and embrace a 3-step guide to believing in yourself. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or seeking a path to personal growth, this episode is for YOU. Start your journey to self-acceptance and empowerment today! In My Grace Era: Embracing the Rhythm of ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Growth happens OUTSIDE OF your comfort zone! This week on With Love, Gwen , we’re diving deep into the power of discomfort with our favorite Leadership and Personal Development Coach Alfonzo Jones II. It’s not about pushing yourself aggressively, but leaning into those uncomfortable moments and trusting the process of becoming the best version of you. Ready to embrace the uncomfortable and adopt a growth mindset? Tune in and let’s explore this transformative journey together! With Love, Gwen 🌱...
Sep 18, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this bonus episode, we welcome the talented Alyssa Jones as our special guest! Alyssa shares three essential keys to personal growth and why embracing struggle is the secret to achieving victory. Listen in as she opens up about her journey toward becoming a Broadway actress, revealing how she developed the stamina, endurance, and mental toughness necessary to secure one of only eight spots in the highly competitive Musical Theater program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Thi...
Aug 15, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Authenticity: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character (Merriam-Webster). Your A uthentic Self is your Superpower ! In this episode, I empower us all (myself included) to live boldly and authentically. We dive deep into the essence of authenticity and how living true to yourself can be transformative. Episode Highlights: What Authenticity Truly Means: Understand the essence of being authentic and what it feels like to live in alignment with your true self. Barriers to Authenticity: Id...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
EPISODE 3 IS PHENOMENAL!!! I bring in my husband, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Development Coach, and Founder of Trifecta Prime Leadership | Alfonzo Jones II to discuss the power of self-awareness. Self-awareness is defined as "conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires." Knowing yourself will change your LIFE, your RELATIONSHIPS, and your ability to have COMPASSION for YOURSELF & OTHERS. It’ll also let you know when you’re in a danger ⚠️ zone ...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dismantle: To take apart into its constituent pieces (individual components) . "Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts." -Buddha Often our world is colored by our emotions. Our feelings feel so real, but are the thoughts produced by these feelings accurate? This episode is a LOADED BAKED POTATO!! I talk about my vision for this podcast, my mental, emotional and TECHNICAL struggle to publish the first episode (IT GOT REAL) and what that triggered in me! I share my...
Jun 01, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It's my 42nd Birthday! This last year, I've been on a journey, the loss of my last remaining parent destabilized my world in ways that I never imagined possible. At the memorial service, my Pastor preached a message entitled, "It's a different world." I've held onto his words as I've face this new world and learned to navigate this foreign land. Journey: Travel or passage from one place to another. It's been an emotional journey, I've traveled from unimaginable pain to peace. It's been a physica...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
LADIES, TOO MANY OF US HAVE LOST OUR GROOVE trying to keep up with a pace that we never set! We're tired and burned out. We feel like we're failing, but we're existing in a forced rhythm that we are NOT graced for!!! We're pulled in so many directions. We work past the point of burnout and we negate the healing power of the pause. Enough is ENOUGH! It's time for us to get our groove BACK!! NEW PODCAST EPISODE LIVE NOW! In this episode I share my heart, I give you my unfiltered truth and leave yo...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Everyone is always screaming, "LOVE THINESELF!" But no one ever pauses to tell you how or why “loving yourself” isn’t easy. In this episode we talk about keys to embracing, learning and loving you! We also discuss a few of the many reasons we don't or can't seem to love ourselves. Love this episode and want to know more? I wrote a book about this very thing entitled MAJORfit! Get your copy at misfit2majorfit.com It's an excellent conversation, get your coffee and come on in the room. Article: ht...
Jul 31, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ladies let's face it, we all have two sides, the one that we present and the one that that very few, if any, ever see. This episode is jam packed with inspiration and information. Tune in as I explain why it's absolutely ok to have and embrace both sides. We also discuss the weight of the 🦸🏾♀️ cape‼️ Be encouraged, be motivated, be RELIEVED as I share my heart with you and remind you that you have NOTHING to be ashamed of. You are not fake or phony, you're human! Let's work ladies, LET'S GET ...
Jun 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
YOU ARE FEARFULLY, WONDERFULLY, & BeYOUtifully M.A.D.E. But when you look in the mirror, what do you see? In this episode we discuss traits of a confident woman. I also provide tools and tips on embracing where you are while simultaneously working towards where you want to be. You can get there Sis, there will be a day where you look in the mirror and LOVE what you see, flaws and all, BUT you've got to do your work! Article Citation: 6 Reflections Confident Women See When Looking in the Mirr...
May 15, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode I bring in Confident Coach Kimberly Jones and we delve deeper into the confidence conversation. Let's talk about Confidence, the good, the bad, the ugly and how it may seem like it's unreachable, it's actually closer than we think.
May 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
