Push or Pivot
Did you push through or did you pivot? That's the question that we ask people to hear how they made it to the other side of a defining moment in their lives.
Episodes
A creative block is when you feel you have a barrier to inspiration. You sit down to plan content for your business but you have no idea what to write. That's a creative block.
Creative blocks can come on suddenly and knowing what triggers affect them can help you overcome creative blocks faster. When you’re in a space of creation, what does that look like? When you’re in a space of self-doubt and imposter syndrome, what does that ...
Take the first step towards your goal. I know that's easy to say but not as easy to do. You most likely know how to reach your goal. It's the breaking down of that goal into steps and not getting caught up in your thoughts that's keeping you stuck.
The key to reaching your goal is to set milestones for yourself along the way. Then break down each milestone of your goal into smaller attainable steps to not be overwhelmed. You can...
Your thinking controls your behaviors and your behaviors determine your results.
When you are faced with challenges, how do you react? Do you run away telling yourself you’ve failed or do you embrace challenges with open arms? What we tell ourselves has a direct impact on how we live our lives.
I know firsthand how having a growth mindset can impact your day when challenges arise. Today, I’m telling you how my most prized busi...
Breathing is something that comes naturally to us. How do you know that you're breathing right now? What physical sensations in your body inform you of your breath? Breath flows without any will or effort on your part. From the air around you into your body and then back out.
Taking the time to understand how our breathing is affected by stress, our emotions, other people and even physical activity. When are you breathing rapidly...
What is gaslighting? Do you internalize stories that we or other people create? When we do, it makes us second guess our intuition.
Are these stories holding you this back from reaching your full potential? Are we limiting ourselves because of what other people say or do?
Take a step back and look at the possibilities before limiting yourself.
A simple question to ask yourself may not stop your beliefs right away but questioning w...
What happens when we feel stuck in the decision process? Are you over thinking the process because you think everything has to be perfect?
Analysis paralysis is when you get stuck in the decision making process. It can happen when we don't make our next step a small manageable one, or we fear that our idea is not right. We can even think that if we muddle over our problem a little longer, a better idea will come along.
In this ...
Do you take time to be with yourself? When you do take that time, what are you doing? Is there a certain activity? Is it a feeling or do you have to be in a special location?
The importance of taking time to self reflect, and learning to be comfortable with yourself is a huge part of the healing process. The pandemic shut down the world and gave everyone time to look within themselves and look at the world from a different perspe...
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our last Black History Month spotlight is Activist, Marsha P. Johnson.
Marsha was born Michael Malcolm James Jr. in New Jersey on August 24 1945. She began wearing dresses at the age of five but stopped after being harassed by neighborhood boys. After graduating high school, Marsha moved to New York City and af...
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our next Black History Month spotlight is American Artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1960. Early in his life, it was evident that Jean-Michel was gifted. He learned to read and write b...
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our next Black History Month spotlight is American Composer, William Grant Still.
William Grant Hill was an American composer who composed more than 150 works, including five symphonies and eight operas. William was known as the Dean of African American classical composers, as well as one of America's foremost...
Episode 68: Unbought and Unbossed - Shirley Chisholm
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our first spotlight is the first African American candidate for a major party's nomination for president of the United States, Shirley Chisholm. Shirley was born on November 30, 1924. She was a politician, educator, author, and the first black woman elected ...
This past year has caused the entire world to shift. All at once. And without warning.
How do you handle pivoting when it’s forced upon you? How do you find the resilience to keep moving forward?
Safiya Robinson is an author and blogger with a passion for storytelling and listening to the stories of others. She believes that all stories are important and should be told, and there is no wrong way to tell your story!
Safiya is...
Do you unconsciously hold biases against any group? When did you realize that you can make a choice to change and widen your worldview?
My guest today is Becky Curran Kekula. Becky is no stranger to facing her share of obstacles in her life. Becky is a public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale.
Becky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she started to gain a p...
Are you evolving? Are you seeking to discover new things about yourself? How have past experiences helped you with future goals?
My guest today, Margo Lovett told me that, “Age is a valuable tool when factored into reinventing yourself.” If you could reinvent yourself, who would you be?
After ending 26 years of employment, Margo launched her first show in October 2017 and 2 years on the Vercay Network secured over 1 million downlo...
Have you had the odds stacked against you? Have you let other people deter you from your dreams? Did you use other people’s skepticism as a way to drive you? What inspires you to keep pushing toward your dreams?
Our guest today is no stranger to a childhood full of tragedies. Naomi Mamiye got married young just to have a home. She did not have parents to guide or have her back. Because of her foolishness of youth, years later she f...
What can you do to boost your sense of self? Are you letting time stop you from achieving your goals and passion projects?
By taking one step at a time, you are letting that step snowball into you becoming the person you want to be. What steps can you take today to get closer to reaching your goals?
My guest today is Ekiuwa Aire. Ekiuwa is previously a full time Finance Manager turned IT Data Engineer turned Photographer and recent...
How often do you choose yourself? Can your story inspire someone’s pivotal moment? If you were to share a memoir, what lesson could someone learn from you?
Today, my guest is Mytrea Meliana. Mytrae (pronounced “My-thray-yee”) is a women's empowerment and spiritual teacher, holistic psychotherapist, trauma expert, speaker, and author. She leads workshops and programs for women that empower them to heal from trauma, liberate themsel...
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroad? Which direction would you choose?
When you find yourself at a crossroad, the best thing to do is live in it and be present. When you sit in it, you are allowing yourself to pause and evaluate where you want to go. You are able to talk about the pros and cons of each path. You are able to talk about which way you want to go that will help you achieve the goals you have in your life.
Today...
Are you waiting for the right time to make a change? Is fear holding you back from making a change?
What would happen if you woke up one day and said to yourself, today is the day. Today is the day you’re getting what you want. Today is the day you put your needs first. You’re going to take action on the business idea you’ve had for years, sign up for that coaching program, quit your 9-5, tell your partner you need more support aro...
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