Talking Shift with Marissa Q. Paine

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the inspiring CEO of Moruwa Consulting and the founder of Significant Life, Janice Roberson-Anderson. Janice begins the discussion with her greatest passion right now: working as the founder of Significant Life, a community for high performing women who love Jesus and want to lead and serve from an anchored place, which Janice defines as being grounded while having the courage to come undon...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and super-(s)hero, Britney Harris. Britney starts the discussion with her most transformational shift: gaining the courage to push back her shame and talk about her abortion in college (11:12). Britney tells Marissa that she chose to open up because she wished she had other women around her who were talking about their stories and she felt as if she was no...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the ultimate powerhouse, Publicist and Author Lindsey Walker. Lindsey begins by opening up with Marissa about her cancer journey and the accompanying shifts over the past 5 years (8:02). She recounts how tapping into the holy spirit helped her achieve what once felt impossible and bolstered her persistence through extenuating circumstances (11:40). Lindsey then shifts to telling Marissa abo...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with Dr. Omolora Thomas Uwemedimo of Melanin & Medicine. Dr. Omolora is not new to life shift, she's true to it. She starts the conversation by sharing with Marissa everything she knows to be true about shifting and dives deeper into what she feels to be the most transformational shift to date (4:19). When Dr. Omolora found herself suddenly hospitalized and unable to walk, she had to quickly...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with transformational speaker Markeith Braden. Marissa begins the chat asking Markeith about the most disruptive shift in his life and he opens up about his experience being laid off (4:27). Markeith details the transformational decision of choosing to be excited about this unexpected shift (9:25). He then details the realities of being the oldest of 4 siblings and seen in the family as the "res...

This week, Marissa sits down to chat with podcast hosts KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty. From the outside looking in, the two seem like an unlikely pair, but they quickly explain why they are actually a perfect match based on what's inside their heart. They utilize this time to stress the importance of finding your tribe (6:50). KeAnna then takes time to share her most impactful shifts over the course of her life and what led h...

This week, Marissa sits down with award winning marketing solutionist and thought leader, Dr. Shamieka Dean. Shamieka starts off by sharing with Marissa what she believes to be her most impactful life shift; divorcing and remarrying the same man (4:16). She then breaks down the marriage timeline of how they went from divorced to re-engaged and the things that she intentionally prayed for before going to the alter again (8:26). Sham...

This week, Marissa sits down with Authorpreneur Stephanie Krauss. Stephanie starts by explaining how she got her start and why based on her history, she's not "supposed" to be where she is today (4:02). Marissa asks Stephanie to reflect on her personal transformation and share what people often overlook when celebrating triumph (8:12). Stephanie's work for the past decade has been to provide resources to anyone that is working dire...

This week, Marissa sits down with breath-work facilitator, Rachel Dehler. Rachel opens up about the various shifts that happened in her life that led her to turn to breath work (5:12). She then opens up about transitioning from a student of breath-work, to a facilitator (12:29). Marissa takes a moment to ask Rachel to define breath-work, in her own words (14:08). With this new found coping mechanism, Marissa asks Rachel how she has...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with business and personal development coach, Datasha Mayo. Datasha talks with Marissa about what comes to mind when she reflects on her most transformational shift (4:06). When thinking through her 100 pound weight loss, Datasha clues Marissa in on how that physical change is nothing compared to the mental weight loss (7:39). Datasha then touches on how previously strained childhood family rela...

This week, Marissa sits down with one of her besties, Melissa Tureaud, VP of Early Learning Programs. The two start the conversation reflecting on the start of their 30 year friendship and how they both took the unconventional path towards success (5:32). Melissa emphasizes that she’s always had an affinity for youth which is what led her to her passionate career in early childhood leadership (7:47). Melissa then reflects on what h...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with financial services professional and bad ass mom, Bridgett Deana. Growing up together and being only six years apart, Bridgett has seen Marissa through a lot of shifts. Bridgett speaks about which life shift stands out the most when thinking of our host, Marissa Q. Paine (06:13). Bridgett opens up about witnessing Marissa experiencing her “hot girl years” later in life, whereas...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with lifestyle content creator, Jewell Samone, who also happens to be Marissa's only daughter. Growing up watching Marissa take on many life shifts, Jewell reflects on her favorite one that completely changed the way she views the world (6:05). Marissa returns the favor by telling listeners her favorite shift of Jewell's so far ( 9:54). A mental heath advocate, Jewell herself struggles with anxi...

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with associate marriage & family therapist/ certified bestie, Treniss Roberts. It's one of those friendships that have been going on so long they hardly remember how it started, but apparently, it started with one stealing the other's 6th grade boyfriend (05:37). Treniss then reflects on the first time Marissa truly became independent as her favorite shift throughout the years (7:08). The two qu...