Celebrate Hearing No Make Your Own Yes

Celebrate Hearing No Make Your Own Yes

This podcast was created to motivate and inspire people to embrace the word "no" and turn it into a “YES!” while they're chasing their dreams. Don't let the word no prevent you from realizing you can be great, as a matter of fact exceptional. Listen to this podcast hosted by PhaShunta Smith as guests across the world join her and share their story. Subscribe now.

Episodes

Episode 100: Jasmine Brand | Entrepreneur, Media Personality & Founder of theJasmineBrand 

September 2, 2023 • 21 mins
In this episode, Jasmine Brand talks about the startup of theJasmineBrand and the media company’s longevity. The entrepreneur and media personality discuss the way she taps into her creativity, some of her inspirations and investing in properties. Jasmine Brand also shares advice on how to overcome the word no plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 99: Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Owner of BEIPolished, Brandi Williams

July 26, 2023 • 16 mins
In this episode, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Owner of BEIPolished Brandi Williams chats about her beauty line BEIPolished. She also discusses her new matte press on nail collection and shares advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 98: Toi Creel | Content Creator And Social Media Manager 

July 13, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode, Toi Creel chats about becoming a media maven turned content creator. She also discusses her content camp, balancing out personal and work life, along with sharing advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 97: April “AP” Lockett | Multimedia Personality 

June 3, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode, multimedia personality, April “AP” Lockett chats about the startup of her media industry career. She also talks about her show Ask AP Live, shares advice on how to overcome the word no and so much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 96: Jadriena Solomon | Senior Editor of Editorial at The Shade Room

May 26, 2023 • 19 mins
In this episode, Senior Editor of Editorial at The Shade Room, Jadriena Solomon chats about how she began her journalism career and she chats about her love for music. She also discusses some of her inspirations and shares advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 95: Brenda Alexander | Entertainment Journalist and Editor

May 20, 2023 • 32 mins
In this episode, entertainment journalist and editor Brenda Alexander takes us on a journey throughout her media career, shares insightful journalism tips and talks about how she stays motivated. She also gives advice on how to overcome the word “no” plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 94: MiAsia Symone | Multimedia Personality, Event Host, Influencer and Entrepreneur

April 4, 2023 • 15 mins
In this episode, multimedia personality MiAsia Symone chats with host PhaShunta Smith to discuss the startup of her career. The event host, influencer and entrepreneur also talks about her inspirations, making an impact and MSL media. MiAsia Symone shares advice on how to overcome the word no plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 93: Founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin 

March 22, 2023 • 23 mins
In this episode, Cinneah El-Amin chats with host PhaShunta Smith about how she founded Flynanced and how she is helping people to build generational wealth. Cinneah El-Amin shares gems to become financially free as well, plus much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 92: Lisha B, Afternoon Radio Host Of The Afternoon Lituation On Magic 104.9

February 13, 2023 • 22 mins
On this episode afternoon radio host of The Afternoon Lituation on Magic 104.9, Lisha B talks about the start up of her career in media. She also chats about the importance of internships, creating her own media platform and working in radio. Lisha B also shares advice on overcoming the word no plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 91: Tiana Heath, Host and Producer

December 28, 2022 • 23 mins
On this brand new episode host and producer Tiana Heath chats about her media career and web show, Tee Talk. She also talks about her mentorship program and shares advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more with host PhaShunta Smith. Get inspired!
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Episode 90: Sarita Nauth | Creative Producer & Indo-Caribbean Beauty Influencer

August 10, 2022 • 29 mins
On this episode Sarita Nauth chats about her beauty brand, becoming a beauty influencer and some of her favorite beauty must-have products. She also talks about being a social media manager and shares advice on how to overcome the word no plus much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 89: Branda Johnson, CEO & Lead Communications Strategist

July 28, 2022 • 21 mins
On this episode Branda Johnson who is the CEO & Lead Communications Strategist at Branda J Communications chats about starting her own firm. She talks about her career in Communications and how she is helping people build their brands as well. Branda also shares advice on how to overcome the word no plus much more. Get inspired!
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Episode 88: Cassidy Allen Chubb - Sports Marketer, Social Media Strategist, Blogger

July 21, 2022 • 22 mins
On this episode Cassidy Allen Chubb talks about how she began her career in sports media and marketing. The sports marketer, social media strategist and blogger also chats about her blog, Feelin’ The LifeStyle. Cassidy shares advice on how to overcome the word no as well plus so much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 87: Keiosha Alexander, Financial Educator 

June 24, 2022 • 32 mins
On this episode financial educator, Keiosha Alexander chats about how she got started in the world of wealthcare and educating people on money. She also talks about her non profit organization and shares advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 86: Angel Chanté, Content Creator

June 14, 2022 • 21 mins
On this episode Angel Chanté talks about becoming a content creator, self care and her podcast the Glow Up Era. She also shares advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more! Get inspired!
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Episode 85: Jeroslyn Johnson, Host/Writer

June 3, 2022 • 39 mins
On this episode host and writer Jeroslyn Johnson chats about the beginning stages of her career in the media industry leading up to now. She also chats about The True 100, an entertainment site that she created. In this episode, Jeroslyn shares tips to aspiring media professionals and gives advice on how to overcome the word no, plus more! Get inspired!
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Episode 84: Arielle Ryan, Media Consultant and Podcaster

May 31, 2022 • 42 mins
On this episode media consultant and podcaster Arielle Ryan takes us on a journey of her career in entertainment and we discuss The Millenni - HER podcast. Arielle shares some advice on how to overcome the word no, plus much more as well. Get inspired!
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Episode 83: Crystal Obasanya, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

March 7, 2022 • 25 mins
In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Crystal Obasanya talks about being a therapist and content creator. She also chats about the mission behind her Living on Purpose brand/Loved By God collection. Crystal shares some of her favorite beauty products and gives advice on how to overcome the word "no” plus much more as well! Get inspired!
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Episode 82: Maricarmen “MC” Lopez, Executive Producer and Showrunner of Black Ink Compton

February 21, 2022 • 21 mins
Episode 82: Maricarmen “MC” Lopez, Executive Producer and Showrunner of Black Ink Compton join PhaShunta Smith on a brand new Celebrate Hearing No Make Your Own Yes podcast episode. Maricarmen takes us on a journey of her entertainment career and chats about the new season of Black Ink Compton! The outstanding producer and business woman also talks about some of her inspirations and shares insightful advice on how to overcome the w...
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Episode 81: CEO Of The Memo LLC And Award-Winning/Best-Selling Author, Minda Harts

October 12, 2021 • 18 mins
In this episode, Minda Harts talks the startup of her career, being a CEO and helping people achieve their goals. She also chats about being an author and her newest book release called Right Within. Minda Harts shares advice on how to overcome the word no as well, plus much more! Get Inspired!
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