ALL THINGS DVN

EPISODE 50 — WE MADE IT, BABY

This is more than a milestone. Fifty episodes deep, I’m reflecting on where ALL THINGS DVN began, what it’s become, and what it’s awakening next. I’m sharing the risks I took, the truths I’ve lived, and the stories that cracked something open in me first before they ever touched anyone else.

You’ll hear the episodes that changed me, the hardest moments I almost didn’t push through, and the unexpected ble...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happens when you finally stop performing, stop explaining, and stop waiting for permission to be who you already are. I’m talking about the moment you realize you’ve been carrying opinions that don’t belong to you, expectations that never fit, and a silence that cost too much. This is about choosing peace over pretending, truth over performance, and alignment over approval. We a...

In this episode, I take you into the moments we pretend not to hear. The birthday party where I wasn’t truly wanted. The quiet sting of being mocked at the dinner table. And the way I learned to rewrite reality to avoid the deeper truth that some people never intended to love me the way I deserved. We talk about the cycle of silence, illusion, and rage that so many of us carry. I name the protective illusions we create, the version...

In this intimate episode, I share the story of my red glitter jelly shoes, a memory that holds more than just childhood nostalgia. It carries the silent scars of longing, unspoken promises, and the subtle ways we learn to shrink ourselves to fit into spaces that never truly fit us.

Join me as I explore how these early wounds shape the subconscious mind and show up in our adult relationships and friendships. We will dive into the uns...

In this episode of ALL THINGS DVN, we’re talking about the cage. The one you might be living in without even realizing it. The pressure to perform. The fear of being seen. The weight of financial stress, perfectionism, and feeling like your dreams are always just out of reach. I open up about what it looked like for me to fight my way out. Not with dramatic exits, but with quiet acts of consistency. With truth. With showing up as m...

So many of us carry a survival mentality that tells us we have to suffer to succeed. It is a quiet programming passed down through generations, watching loved ones work themselves to exhaustion, never pausing to care for their mind, body, and spirit. In this episode,

I break down how this story traps us in burnout and overwhelm and why it is time to rewrite the narrative. Success can be rooted in ease, rest, and true healing. You d...

You are no longer in a season of playing small or sitting in the shadows of your own life. This is not the warmup. This is not the sidelines. This is the moment where you recognize that your presence, your gift, and your power were never meant to wait for permission. You are on varsity now, which means the way you move, the way you lead, and the way you carry your calling has shifted. The energy is elevated. The standard has risen....

In this episode, I speak from a deeply personal place about the emotional complexity of loving someone who lives with mental illness. This conversation is for those who carry the unspoken weight—the ones who give support quietly, who navigate the emotional shifts, who feel the light flicker on and off in someone they love and still choose to stay. There is often no recognition for the steady presence you provide, no space to expres...

We’ve all heard the phrase — “Put your oxygen mask on first.” But how often do we actually live that truth? In this deeply honest episode, we explore the quiet ways we abandon ourselves in the name of love, loyalty, and survival. From personal heartbreak to the sacred act of boundary-setting, she invites you into the tender, raw reckoning of what it really costs to give from an empty cup. This isn’t just about burnout — it’s about ...

At first, it feels like a dream — intoxicating affection, overwhelming attention, a sense of being finally seen. It begins with fireworks — a symphony of promises, affection spun like silk, a flood of words we longed to hear. But sometimes, what feels like magic is the prelude to heartbreak and behind the whirlwind is a different reality: love bombing isn’t love; it’s manipulation dressed in devotion.

In this episode, I pull back t...

In this episode, we dive deep into the weight of waiting — the tension that builds when your dreams feel out of reach, and life keeps redirecting you. As I reflect on my own journey of building a strong foundation and the hard decision to scale back, I’m opening up about what it really means to navigate the space between where we are and where we want to be.

Together, we’ll explore the emotional toll of waiting, how we face guilt an...

Labels—we wear them, we inherit them, we cling to them. Some are placed on us by others, some we attach to ourselves, and before we know it, they shape how we move, think, and see ourselves. But what happens when those labels become a cage? When they limit instead of define?

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the weight of labels—the ones that have held me back, the ones I’ve had to unlearn, and the ones I refuse to carry any lon...

How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll step forward when I feel ready” or “I just need to be better, and then I’ll deserve it”? The weight of not enough lingers in the spaces between who we are and who we think we need to be. It shows up in self-sabotage, in the fear of failure and success, in the perfectionism that keeps us stuck.

But what if the truth has been here all along? What if you don’t need to earn your worth? What i...

In this episode of Hidden Thorns: The Names They Gave Us, The Stories They Told, we explore the profound impact of the names and labels we’ve been given—by our parents, families, and society—and how they shape the stories we live by. These words, whether uplifting or painful, often become the foundation of our identity and self-worth. Join me as we examine how these labels have influenced us, and discuss ways to reclaim our persona...

Have you ever felt like you were never someone’s first choice? Like you were hidden, unchosen, or only valued when it was convenient for someone else? This episode dives deep into what it means to be the second option—not just in relationships, but in all areas of life.

I share my personal experiences of feeling unseen and the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of accepting less than I deserved. We’ll explore the deeper layer...

Life moves fast, and in the rush of it all, we often forget to check in with the most important person—ourselves. In this episode, we’re hitting the pause button and diving deep into self-awareness, reflection, and intentional living. It’s time to reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit, grounding yourself before the week ahead. Whether you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of a reset, this conversation ...

In this empowering episode of I AM BRAVE, we dive deep into the journey of embracing courage and stepping into the unknown. It’s all about launching into the deep—taking bold steps despite fear and overcoming the insecurities that hold us back. We explore how to heal from self-sabotage and break free from the negativity and limiting beliefs imposed by others. This episode is a call to challenge your inner critic, rise above externa...

Black history isn't confined to just one month—it's a living, breathing part of every day. In this podcast, we explore the power of Black voices, the richness of Black history, and the ongoing journey of using our collective strength to inspire change. We dive into the stories, struggles, and triumphs that continue to shape the Black experience, reminding everyone that our history is not just a chapter, but a 365-day narrative. Thr...

On today's episode, we talk about "What happens in the house, stays in the house". The phrase that forms a thin line between home privacy and home trauma. While the home should have privacy because it is your sacred place, but when there was trauma in your physical home or an environment you inhabited, we tend to keep that locked up in OUR HOMES; our mind, body and spirit, not releasing it so that we can heal and grow.

So, let's get...