In this episode we’re getting transcendent! And really tapping into our spiritual bag.

I am joined by Jazmine Amirah, she was recently featured in Voyage LA the author of The Daily Spiritual Practice, an advocate for multi-dimensional wellness, and Co-Founder of Sol and Sound.

We talk about; spiritual awakenings, sound healing, the trials and tribulations that come with going after your dreams. Like Ya’ll don’t understand just how blown away I am by this woman's passion and determination.

Jazmine's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejasmineamirah/

Soul & Sound IG: https://www.instagram.com/solandsound/

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We’re letting our inner explorers out on this episode!

I chat with Jeff Jenkins an award winning content creator and founder of the Chubby Diaries. A blog and digital community aimed at helping plus size individuals live in the now and travel the world.

We talk about:

Jeff's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries__/

Chubby Diaries Blog: https://chubbydiaries.com/

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In this episode I really want to reflect on the guests that I’ve had on the podcast thus far but more specifically their mindsets. What makes someone above the mean… It’s a very ambiguous question. It really can mean a whole lot of things to a whole lot of people but at the core I feel that it starts with having a certain type of mindset and drive!

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We're getting raunchy and raw on this episode! Join me as I chat with Emmanuel aka Mandingo Jones, a professional male stripper, and musician. 

In this episode we sit down and debunk male stripper stereotypes that get manufactured through movies like Magic Mike. We also talk about how his dating life has been affected due to his career choice and so much more! Make sure to stick around for the end where Emmanuel answers questions from my IG followers.

Mandingo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/henetrain/

Emmanuel's Music IG: https://www.instagram.com/asahenemusic/

LaBare Dallas: https://labaredallas.com/

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Jensen Vega, is a 57kg Collegiate National Champion. She also happens to be a fitness influencer, whose main mission is to help women build curves and confidence! If this episode does not leave you wanting to either A) head straight to the gym to work off all those thanksgiving leftovers or B) get in your entrepreneurial bag then I’m going to need you to press replay!

In this episode me and Jensen not only discuss her fitness journey and what led her to become a competitive powerlifter. But how she was brave enough to put herself out there and try something new to better herself and in return she found something that she's passionate about and has found a way to use that passion to help others along their own journey.

Jensen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jensenvega/

Jensen's App: https://www.trainwithjensen.com/

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Lets root for each other and watch each other grow! All dad puns aside join me and my guest Chloe Phea, a plant passionate indoor gardener; who was also recently featured on PBS. As we dive into the wonderful and colorful world of plants. Me and Chloe discuss numerous topics ranging from how she uses her degree in STEM to create helpful gardening tips. To the struggles of being a female entrepreneur.

Chloe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/monsteramaven/ 

Chloe's Car Dealership: https://risingfastmotors.com/

Chloe's PBS interview: https://www.pbs.org/video/grow-semi-hydro-houseplants-ou6klu/ 

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More than 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness. 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24. Join me as I talk to Dozie Oheri the founder and CEO of Choose to Do inc. A nonprofit centered around mental health and wellness for BIPOC teens. We talk about her past traumas and what led her to creating the non profit as well as self esteem building exercises, mental health in todays society and much more. 

Donate to Choose to Do inc: https://www.classy.org/give/305632/#!/donation/checkout 

Choose to Do inc. website: https://choosetodoinc.org/ 

Choose to Do inc. IG: https://www.instagram.com/choosetodoinc/ 

Dozie Oheri IG: https://www.instagram.com/dozieoheri/ 

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Earlier this week I talked a little bit about risks. Recently one of the biggest risks that I've taken is choosing to put myself out there more and creating this platform for me to share all these amazing stories of people pursuing their passion. On this episode you'll get to learn a little bit more about me. The story behind the idea and creation of this podcast and at the end I do a little Q & A.

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An entrepreneur is a person who converts an opportunity into a workable and marketable concept. They apply their time, money, skills and effort to the process of getting their product or service into the marketplace. Being an entrepreneur means going up against the odds because you truly believe in your idea and what it can offer to the world. 

Join me as I sit down with Lo Silver, a social media business coach. As well as the founder and CEO of YIB aka Yea I’m Black clothing brand. We talk about the realities of being and entrepreneur, knowing you value and how to make sure you are properly compensated. In addition to how she balances being a professional soccer player as well as the boss for her various companies and more!

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YIB website: https://yibthebrand.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losilver_/

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdY9XT5c/

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"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." ~ Bob Marley. Join me as I sit down with Collin Christopher, but you may know him by his performer name, Casper. Casper released his debut project Kept Me Company December of 2020. Since then he’s done a few live performances and has just released his first ever music video, Way Out West. We talk about coming into your own music style. The story behind his first music video and the importance of having a great team.

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Way Out West Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_CgzwlMkIo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartiercas/

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