Take Nothing When I Die

Njaimeh Njie is a multimedia storyteller. From her desires to make a featured documentary to learning how to make a delicious Sunday dinner, Njaimeh shows us no goal is too unreachable or too small.  Her photography, video, oral history, writing, and public artwork explores contemporary Black experiences, with a particular focus on how the past shapes the present. Njie’s work has been featured in outlets including CityLab and ...

Béalleka Makau is a docteur, a liberation coach, cultural literary education and TEDx Speaker who spoke on the topic of "Radical Empathy Disrupts Entitlement."  However, she will not be discussing nunadat today (However, you can learn more about her on Episode 19 of TNWID)!  Today, I am honored to say, Béalleka will be helping me with a "Take Nothing When I Die" first:  A guest who interviews me!

In this conversation...

Black women deserve ease.  Black women deserve a respite.  Black women deserve quiet.  And Tara Pringle Jefferson's mission in life is to provide all that and more.  Tara is a writer, speaker, and self-care coach with a lifelong passion for creating community. She's founder of the Self Care Suite, a wellness community for Black women to unlearn exhaustion as their default and develop a more easeful way of life. ...

You know the feeling you get after it has rained and everything is quiet and calmness envelops you? That's what it's like to speak with Davion Ziere!

Born in Santa Barbara, CA and raised a global citizen between Oakland, Atlanta, Mississippi, South Africa and more, Davion Ziere is focused on being present and practicing holistic embodiment of the world we wish to live in. Ziere is a multi-instrumental artist, speaker, writer, bridg...

My favorite start to any Take Nothing When I Die Episode is when I have been speaking to my guest for 30 minutes and we haven't even begun recording!

In today's episode, I spoke with Imani Maxberry (They/Them). Finding a love for the outdoors as a child, they are currently pursuing an M.S. in Urban Studies with a concentration in Urban Sustainability at Georgia State. They also hold a B.S. in Coastal Environmental Science from LSU,...

Did you ever continuously get an internal message from God, the Universe, or whomever you believe in...and just ignored it? You distracted yourself with work, food, family (fill in the blank here) because you didn't want to have to begin that personal journey?  Well, in the words of Michael Jackson, "You are not alone!"

In today's episode, I spoke with Ashleah Nelson.  Ashleah is a wellness coach, weight neutral personal ...

We are in seasons of transitions and changes and "Take Nothing When I Die" is no different.  The biggest and greatest change:  I have created a whole life form! I will be sharing more about my parenting journey this season so stay tuned.  If you haven't gotten a chance to listen to episodes 1 - 7 of Season 2, take a listen and you'll hear a little bit of my pregnancy experience.

Thank you for staying on this episode ...

Welcome to the mid-season finale! TNWID will be on hiatus until August, but we couldn't go without leaving you with a stellar solo episode. This one is for you regardless of gender, body, or parental status because we're all putting something out in the world, whether it be a manuscript, a message, or some other contribution! Tune in to hear lessons on what to keep in mind on your journey, including:

-- how to be clear and strategi...

DRUMROLL PLEASE! Episode 6 is legendary and historic all at once - it debuts a FIRST for the podcast (a full crossover episode) AND divulges a HUGE announcement...but you gotta listen through to the end to find out! Tune in to hear the double interview (and the news!) with Let Me Introduce Myself Podcast, which covers so much including:

-- how self-discovery can pave the way for deeper community exploration;

-- the delicate balance...

Um, who wouldn’t want life lessons from a former award-winning relationship matchmaker?! Episode 5 contains that, AND some! Press play to hear about Stephanie's former life as a matchmaker and how it applies to you no matter who you are, including:

-- the importance of having someone (who isn’t your friend, relative or Jesus) be a mirror for you;

-- how we need to question what we’ve been told, in love and in life; and

-- why we ca...

Episode 4 features special guest Yvette Henry! She's a self-adventurer, teacher, content creator, wife, mom and SO MUCH MORE! You're in for a real treat - press play to absorb some of the genius she shared, including:

-- why she shifted from playing it safe to putting it all out there;

-- her distinction between trust vs control issues and;

-- how she applies "choose your hard" to her own life.

Her bio: Yvette Henry is the host of ...

Episode 3 is a solo episode that debuts BRAND NEW solo segments, as well as Stephanie's experience with getting clear about the WHY when faced with a seemingly fabulous opportunity! Tune in to find out what's new AND hear her mishaps while exploring her why, including:

-- the behind-the-scenes truth about her TEDx experience;

-- why zooming out can be helpful when you're stuck; and

-- crucial questions to answer so you don't find y...

Season 2's first guest is none other than THEE Michaela Harrison! This mermaid-magician-healer had a lot to say in her DEBUT podcast interview, including:

-- where she feels most at home, spiritually, physically, and mentally;

-- why she's never doubted her own magic and;

-- how she went from befriending a squirrel to singing with whales in Brazil.

Her bio: Michaela A. Harrison is a Washington, D.C. native whose career is rooted in...

We made it to the Season Two premiere! TNWID is finally BACK and ready for action. This season's opener is jam-packed! Listen in to hear Stephanie chat about:

--  the struggles AND triumphs of 2020;

--  what's new for season two; and

--  her TEDx talk on being a living ancestor. 

As an exclusive BONUS, you get to hear her full TEDx talk which has not been publicly released anywhere else! TED released an old vers...

Episode 30 is the Season 1 finale! TNWID is closing out the first season with a bang - this one contains the regular solo segments, lots of gratitude, universal reflections on shaping history, and a sneak peek of season 2! Tune in to hear Stephanie chat about:

--  the power of leaning into visibility;

--  how she overcame her terror of asking for help; and

--  why doing something purely for fun rejects the status quo...

Are you sure you're ready for Episode 29, the last TNWID episode before the SEASON 1 finale? This one features Jon Jackson who dropped so many gems, including:

-- why most people are afraid of doubt;

-- the role healing pays in longevity; and

-- his healthy disrespect for the idea that people are deities.

His bio: Jonathan Jackson is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on the intersection of community, culture, and commerce...

Please welcome special guest Jess Wass for episode 28! Jess shared so much, including:

-- the value of healthy envy, especially when it comes to your career;

-- why everyone needs a personal mission statement; and

-- how there are no such things as 'mistakes' on your career path 

Jess Wass has changed careers 5 times over the last 15 years, moving from Finance and Strategy Consulting, to Corporate and Startup roles, until fina...

Tune into episode 27 which features Jordan Sanchez in his first podcast interview ever! He stops by to share:

-- the importance of narrative-building;

-- the biggest compliment of his career; and

-- how he's disconnecting achievement from his identity.

As a Senior Partnerships Lead at IDEO.org, Jordan focuses on building and nurturing relationships with partner organizations who share our mission to disrupt systems of inequity and ...

You made it to episode 26! Nikita is our special guest for this episode. Listen in to hear her perspective on:

-- how to combat worrying about what other people think of you;

-- why 98% of the world's population is multi-passionate; and 

-- how to do the thing you've always wanted to do. 

Nikita Burks-Hale is the CEO and Head Creative of JourneyGurl Magic Productions, a podcast production company that supports and empower...