Own Your Era
Welcome to Own Your Era—the podcast for women ready to rewrite the rules and take charge of their lives. Hosted by Yolanda Russell, a former ICU RN on a mission to help women embrace living a life that is real, raw, and FREE AF. This is your space to step into your power, live unapologetically, and embrace where you are in life—even if it's not where you thought you'd be. From building better relationships to breaking free of societal pressures, we dive into the hard conversations that inspire you to grow, heal, and show up as your best self. Join us each week as we explore the journey of self-discovery, share stories of empowerment, and remind you that it's never too late to claim the life you deserve. It's your time. Your journey. Your era. Own it. (Formerly Date Better)
Episodes
Chapter 41 looks A LOT different than 40.
But isn't that the point?
Last year, I had this insane desire to be ALONE to ring in my big milestone birthday, so I boarded a plane and headed to Punta Cana on my first solo trip out of the country. I'm a sand and sea girlie, don't judge me.
Little did I know, I was being prepared to experience the greatest gift of all…
Coming to know and love God more than anything in this world.
And He c...
Hey, Bestie! I wish I could tell you how often I've heard, "I've been praying for you to find Jesus." I had moments where that felt offensive...but now, I GET IT.
Come hang and let's chat about other people praying for you and you praying for others. Plus a few quick tangents on purpose and releasing your Petty Patty ways.
This was originally recorded live on March 27th.
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one...
Hey Bestie! If you've been listening to the most recent episodes on the podcast, you've probably heard me talk about the WWJD Framework to having better mornings. I figured, I'd break that down in a separate episode for you to help you have more intentional mornings.
And don't worry, this isn't about waking up and drinking lemon water before your Matacha. No shade to those things if that's your jam/flow, but inside this episode, yo...
Hey, bestie! I started this live during 'Meaningful Morning,' on March 26th to read John 9, the part where Jesus healed a blind man...and then things took a turn as we dissected the scripture.
Before I knew it, I was a bucket of tears, feeling the gratitude for God, when I didn't have faith in a hospital room as a nurse when my life could have been changed FOREVER.
I hope this episode speaks not to YOU, but to YOUR SPIRIT, and that...
Bestie, it's time to move your booty and take action. I will be BOLD and say this is an episode to SAVE and come back to when you're struggling to DO THE THING because of fear or procrastination.
This was recorded on March 25th live, and where we made the actual shift to 'Meaningful Morning,' vs Baddie & Bibles.
Today we are all up in 2 Timothy 1:7, and I hope this helps you spring into action! ILYSM.
"For God has not given us a sp...
Hey, bestie! Let's talk about ANXIETY, and not that Doechii song (remember, you are what you consume) 👀
Anyway, if you've been following along with Meaningful Morning, you know I STAN Matthew! So, we're back today and dissecting and discussing what Jesus tells us about anxiety, which essentially is to STOP worrying.
I'll also share something else I learned from Myron Golden, who shares that we should EXPECT disruption and that not...
Hey bestie! If you're struggling trying to figure out your purpose, look no further.
One day when I went out for a 7.5 mile training run, I accidentally switched on a Youtube, and little did I know that it would bring forth INSANE clarity about purpose.
In this episode, I'll break down Myron Golden's perspective on purpose (and the fact that there are actually 4 different types of purpose).
Spiritiual purpose
Special purpose
Social...
Hey bestie! Food for thought - the Bible really tells us not to be Petty Patty, if we listen. And if you're anything like me, that can be hard. But that's exactly why we have to sit with the wisdom in order to be the person that God intended you to be.
Today, let's get into LOVING YOUR ENEMIES TOO. PHEWWWIE! Let's breakdown Matthew 5:43-48 and get our souls snatched by Jesus' unwavering love and the invitation for you and me to do ...
Welcome back, bestie- if you're bingeing these episodes, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Today, I want to offer you a reminder that Jesus doesn't need you to be perfect and that he loved and helped EVERYONE.
This was originally recorded live on IG and Facebook, March 21st, ...
Hey bestie! Today, let's talk about your mouth and how you're using it. Plus, why when we open our mouths for any reason that we are subjected to judgement.
I'll break down the WWJD Method I use to have a more meaningful morning too.
This was originally recorded live on March 20th during 'Baddie & Bibles,' which I'll eventually rename to 'Meaningful Morning.' I'll see you for another episode LIVE on IG or Facebook in the morning, c...
Bestie, it's time to stop playing small and get over that feeling of being 'too much.' Jesus literally GAVE YOU PERMISSION to SHINE BRIGHT, so like...girl, let's do that!
This was originally recorded on March 19th on 'Baddies and Bibles.' A mini series where I've been going live on IG and Facebook and sharing a scripture and a little motivation for life.
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor d...
Bestie - this is a Word, okay?! Today, we're in James, Chapter 2 - The Sin of Partiality - this one really calls us UP to how we treat others (and call us out on potential hypocrisy) .
This was originally recorded on March 18, 2025, during 'Baddies and Bibles' a live mini series originally recorded on the Gram.
Disclaimer: I don't share these as an expert but as a curious, new explorer, sharing the things I'm finding to help me hav...
Hey bestie! Let's chat about keeping your faith EVEN during the HARD times. We'll also answer the question, 'does God test us?'
This was originally recorded live, March 17, 2025 for 'Baddies & Bibles' - if you're following along with these you'll learn why I switched these to Meaningful Mornings.
This is a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and discuss with you. I've got at least ...
Hey bestie! I was let to church - here's something to think about.
This was originally recorded live, March 16, 2025 for Meaningful Mornings, a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and discuss with you. I've got at least 2 weeks' worth of these and gonna keep them coming until He tells me I'm finished. LOL.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, an...
Hey bestie! Welcome to the Meaningful Mornings, a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and discuss with you.
Just diving right in - but I've been doing these for the last 2 weeks and Facebook won't store our lives anymore, so we are repurposing and doing what we gotta do.
Today, let's talk about asking for HELP! Something so HARD for many of us to do! (originally recorded March 15...
Hey Bestie! I'm back with my Daniel Fast testimony! Tune in as I share the experience and the breakthroughs that came with starving my flesh, giving up social media, sugar, meat, and more.
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Hey Bestie! Welcome back. I'm sorry I'm a bit late in publishing this one. I had every intention to share my Daniel Fast experience, but felt it was necessary to have my story leading to God.
Ya know, to keep it relatable. I may be wild and crazy, but I didn't just dive into a Daniel Fast. A series of events led me to establish my connection and belief in God.
Stay tuned for part 2, where I'll break down the fast, what I ate, m...
Hey bestie! Today, I can finally let out the news – I recently finished a 21-day Daniel Fast (I'm going to record a separate episode for this)!
Not only am I down more than 5 pounds, I've also been expanding my relationship with the main man, God!
In this episode, we'll talk about how to find space in your heart to forgive, one of the hardest things for me, especially when it comes to my father being absent in my life. I'll share ...
Hey, bestie! Are you REALLY like that because of your zodiac sign? 👀
Or do you do what you do just because everyone else in your family does things that way?
This mindset may be keeping you small, stuck, and stagnant...and that's not cute.
Buckle up, because I've got a question for you to ask God this week (or The Universe, whichever), and it's not just any question, it's a question that may RADICALLY shift everything you kn...
Hey bestie! Going rogue and putting this out on a Monday, which I think only makes sense to be the new cadence for new podcast releases (which you'll also find on YouTube now, HAIR FLIP).
I realize this episode may be tough to handle, so proceed with caution, but with the one-year anniversary approaching of my very first positive pregnancy test which resulted in a chemical pregnancy, and now having a newfound faith and trust in Go...
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