Grown and Growing Podcast

Before I interviewed @carolynskincare, I asked for listener questions. 

✅ What are the best procedures for facial sagging?
✅ How do you get rid of darkness in your underarms?
✅ Can chemical peels get rid of acne scars?
✅ I have eczema, so I’m hesitant to get facials. Is this fear unfounded?
✅ How to reduce eye puffiness and dark circles under your eye?
✅ And more…

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If skincare hasn't been a priority for you, maybe it's time to reprioritize. Having a consistent, healthy skincare routine in your 40s can set you up for great skin in the decades to come. 

My guest this week is Carolyn Cyprian, a licensed esthetician and medspa owner. We discuss how to take care of your skin as your body is undergoing hormonal changes (hello perimenopause).

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Carolyn di...

They say knowledge is power, right? Well, I want to keep talking about menopause so we all feel powerful, not powerless. It’s coming, so let’s figure this out…together.

This week, I’m in conversation with board certified OBGYN, Dr. Cheryl Johnson, and I want to know how she helps her patients through this stage of life.

You’ll definitely learn a thing or two.

What we discussed: 

• The benefit of a long-...

What, if anything, would make you pack your bags and move to another country? You wouldn’t be alone – the State Department estimates that 9 million US citizens live abroad.

On this episode, my guest, Zarah Charm @zarahcharm has spent the last few years living internationally, most recently Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Prior to taking the leap, she owned a successful natural hair salon in Baltimore, and sold it all to p...

Resentment is on my mind this week on the #GetToGrowing MiniPod.  I feel like resentment in relationships isn’t talked about enough. It’s something I had to learn to deal with…or my marriage wasn’t going to make it. 

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Boundaries…how many of us have them?  Healthy boundaries that is.

Yes, we all have boundaries, but when is the last time you’ve checked-in to see if your boundaries are still effective.

Dr. Nicole Monteiro (@iamdrnicole) is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has helped women with establishing healthy boundaries for over 10 years.

If you’re feeling stressed or burned out, still battling with peop...

In my last episode (epi 60), we focused on recovering from a divorce or breakup. This week, it’s only right that we discuss what it takes to restore a marriage.

My guest is certified life and relationship coach Jeanell Greene @jeanellgreene77. She is a true believer in marriage, and uses her compassionate (but intense) approach to help couples who want to stay married.

Even if you’re not married, I think there i...

Divorce and bad break-up can leave you reeling for days, months or even years. My guest is Tonya Carter, a marriage and relationship exit strategist, author and podcast host. We discuss Tonya's own experience with divorce nearly 10 years ago, and how she is now helping women overcome baggage connected to a divorce or break-up. 

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Tonya Carter teaches women how to navigate the process of uncoupling by ...

Welcome to Get to Growing.  I want to connect with my listeners more frequently than every other week when  full new episodes of Grown and Growing drop. I have a lot of great interviews coming up on important topics, but it doesn’t give me time for solo episodes. Get to Growing will be short takes - about 5 minutes or so - about small steps to grow or sharing ways I've grown. So full episodes of Grown and Growing will drop on ...

Most times, it's easy to spot when obstacles are in your way, but are you aware when you are the obstacle? This episode is about getting out of your own way.  There are many ways you can become a barrier to your own success or growth.  I breakdown a few ways we tend to get in our own way and how we can break the cycle. 

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Dr. Lexx talks about why sex positive parenting in a shame-free environment offers more benefits than just educating about the act of sex. It's a discussion benefits both adults -- whether you're a parent or not -- and children.

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Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a phenomenal sex therapist and sexuality educator who created The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC where she featur...

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for a while. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew.

If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu @therealdr.o, and I asked as many questions...

At 43 years old, Devine Overton @welltrainedhair, decided it was time to follow her passion: healthy hair! Now as a licensed cosmetologist she’s making plans to pivot from her career as a financial analyst for the FAA. 

We talk about her decision to do what she loves…and about all things HAIR. Relaxers. Braids not being a protective style (huh?). Is healthy hair genetic? We discuss a lot. 

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Devi...

If you've been feeling stuck, this is your sign that it's time to do something about it.  Whether it's your career, relationship, or personal development, you owe it to yourself  to get UNSTUCK.

My guest this week, certified professional coach, Daniela de la Piedra, specialized in helping people transition to a more fulfilled life.

Life will sometimes get you stuck. You owe it to yourself not to st...

While student loans are easy to get, they aren’t easy to understand or easy to pay off. It doesn’t help that interest rates keep the balance growing despite consistent payments.

It is predatory and unfair.

Natalie Jean-Baptiste (@slaystudentloandebt), a wellness advocate and student loan relief attorney, who got her start by getting her own $120,000 in student loans discharged in bankruptcy. Today, she helps othe...

I share a few key life experiences that shaped my perceptions and philosophies about money. Share how my money management style has evolved, leading me to feel the most comfortable, confident, and secure with money than I’ve ever been in my life.  

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We live in a chaotic world. That’s why I feel it’s the perfect time to have my next guest, Celine Kheir @celine_kheir_, on the pod to talk about how we can relieve ourselves of overthinking, procrastination and anxiety.

Celine takes us through her journey and shares techniques on how she achieved a calm mind, which is detailed fully in her book “How to Calm Your Mind: The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Overthinking, Procrasti...