Authenticity Over Everything

In Episode 23, we have a conversation with Wenonah Valentine, the director of iDream For Racial Health Equity, about the power of your authentic voice.

CONVERSATION:

Wenonah and Angela recount the origin of their relationship.  They met when Wenonah hired Angela to write, direct, and co-produce a theater production for her organization, iDream for Racial Health Equity.  It was during the production that the mentoring relationship began.

Angela was going through a difficult time during that production and Wenonah stepped up to help.  One of the pivotal lessons Wenonah coached Angela through was owning her authentic voice.

Wenonah was pregnant at 19 when she was a freshman in college.  She tells her story of how her lived experience helped develop her authentic voice.  She has learned how to tell her story as an overcomer and the things that she has lived through have developed her.

Wenonah gives advice to people who are in a habit of not speaking their authentic truth.

Wenonah gives advice on how and why we need to learn to say no to things that go against our true desires.

Wenonah shares about her surprise trip to China to meet her grandson and gives us a glimpse into her experience with Chinese culture.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding.

MENTIONS:

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22. Angela Has an Intimate Conversation With her Mother, Rebecca Duckett: [May is For Mothers]

CONVERSATION:

Rebecca shares a little about her childhood in South Carolina during segregation.  Her grandfather was well off and they lived in a big, beautiful house.  At age 10 she moved to Philadelphia.

Rebecca shares how she woke up one day and realized that she needed to discover who she was.  She advises that it’s important to do some things that are just for you.

Rebecca shares that Angela was the most independent child of hers.  Angela is not impulsive but when she decides on something she won’t stop until it’s done.  Rebecca gives an example of the time when Angela transferred herself to another school without her parent’s knowledge.

Rebecca and Fred Duckett are celebrating 60 years of marriage.  Angela has been divorced twice.  How does Rebecca Duckett feel about that?

Rebecca gives advice for young women who are just starting out in their adult life.

FEELING MYSELF:

Rebecca feels most like herself when she is entertaining guests.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.

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21. How This Attorney is Reclaiming Her Peace and Freedom with International Travel and Life Abroad

In Episode 21, we have a conversation with Anne Marie Archer who is just a few weeks away from a permanent relocation to Mexico.

CONVERSATION:

Anne Marie tells us how her career has caused her to travel internationally quite a bit.  During a trip to Ghana, she first imagined that she could live outside of the USA.  Anne Marie’s coach encouraged her to write her vision for living abroad.  After joining a few social groups on the expat topic, Anne Marie visited many places and decided that Mexico would be here home.  In just 11 weeks she planed and executed her move.

Anne Marie shares how the social environment in Mexico is totally different from the USA.  People are kind and patient.  There is a real sense of peace there.

Anne Marie was born in the United States but raised in Trinidad and Tobago. Her early life in Trinidad and Tobago formed her self-esteem and self-love as a Black woman.  When she returned to the USA at 14, she struggled to adjust to blatant racism in the USA.

Anne Marie shares that the #1 safety tip for solo travel is to practice situational awareness.  She has written a book on this very topic (safe solo travel) that can be purchased HERE

Anne Marie has 3 businesses:

1. A Master Class: “7 Steps to Making a Golden Parachute out of a Hostile Work Environment”. This course is designed to help Black women exit hostile and discriminatory work environments on their own terms.
2. Black Women Coach Directory – This directory of Black woman coaches will be available soon.
3. Merch! Lots of cool Merch!  HERE.

FEELING MYSELF:

Anne Marie feels most like herself when she is outside of the United States.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.

GUEST CONTACT:

Anne Marie Email: [email protected]  

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In Episode 20, Angela gives an update regarding what’s next for the podcast.

Update #1: The podcast is getting a new sound.

Update #2: Introducing the May lineup, “May is for Mothers” coming in May, 2021.

The guest line up for May will be:

Week 1: Angela’s Mother – May 5, 2021

Week 2: Angela’s Mentor- Mother – May 12, 2021

Week 3: Angela’s Co-Mother – May 19, 2021

Week 4: Angela’s Daughter, her Little Mamma – May 26, 2021

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2  But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

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EP 19: How Lia Valencia Key Went from an Impoverished Childhood to Launching her Line of Hand Designed Jewelry on QVC

In Episode 19, we have a conversation with Lia Valencia Key, the CEO and designer of Valencia Key Jewelry. 

CONVERSATION:

Angela explains how she first encountered Lia while watching Jamie Kern Lima’s Believe It book launch and Lia’s presence gave her a personal “representation matters” moment.

Lia takes us through her experience speaking at the Believe It book launch.  She reminds us that when God gives us opportunities, it’s because you are already ready. To prepare for this day, Lia asked God to give her a message that people really need. When it was her time to take the stage, nerves kicked in but Lia was able to look down at her Valencia Key “Love Check”, “Joy Check” and “Peace Check” bracelets and be reminded to go out there and pour love, Joy, and peace into the world.

Lia takes us on her journey from being homeless in Philadelphia as a child through the many transitions that brought her to the present day.  Lia’s mother gave her a pair of earrings and told her to never leave the house without her earrings because they represent the light within you.  Her mother’s words planted a seed that connected her to the power of beautiful images and symbols that radiate.

Lia began to sketch pictures of jewelry as a hobby. She was working as a hair and make-up professional when she met Jamie Kern Lima (It Cosmetics) and Vicky Tsai (Tatcha Beauty) who took her under their wings.  She had the opportunity to see how the two of them were offering their gifts to the world and she began to see and understand her own gift, and the possibility of her jewelry.

Lia explains how she uses her own life to create the jewelry designs.  She looks at some challenging moments to identify how she made it through those times. Those concepts translate into her sketches.  For example, her Valencia Key Rooted Collection is to remind us to choose to plant our roots in a positive, powerful place.

BRAG ON YOU:

Lia brags on her gift to change the atmosphere of the room.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

GUEST CONTACT:

Website: www.valenciakey.com

Lia Valencia Key on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liavalenciakey/

Valencia Key Jewelry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valenciakeydesign/

Valencia Key Jewelry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valenciakey

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EP 18: [Solo] A Message for the Dreamers: Take Action Now

In Episode 18, Angela Duckett has an intimate talk with all the dreamers.    

CONVERSATION

If you are contending with a unsettling feeling that there’s gotta be more to life… there is more.  Take action now.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 119:105: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

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EP 17: After a Complicated Journey to Identify Her True Ethnicity, This Podcast Host is Having Hard Talks About Being Biracial, Adopted, Or Otherwise Different in America

In Episode 17, Marcella Gee is the host of the “Blended in America” podcast where she explores what it means to be biracial, adopted, or otherwise different in America. 

CONVERSATION

Marcella takes us on her personal journey through the complex discovery of her own ethnic mix.  It was hard for Marcella to answer the constant questions about her race as a child.  When she asked her mother, her mother’s response was “Tell them it’s none of their business”.  With no real answer available, Marcella began to tell her friends she was Guatemalan.  This untruth continued for many years until Marcella was able to uncover the truth.

Marcella is Native American, Black, and Creole.  She shares some of the challenges she has faced living in her skin.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

GUEST CONTACT:

Marcella Gee

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EP 16: Dija (Part 2) A Transparent Conversation about Marriage, Divorce, and Being a Single Parent

Episode 16 is literally all the edits that didn’t make the cut in Dija’s first conversation in episode 15.  Angela and Dija had such a transparent talk about marriage, the determining factors that led to their divorces and being single parents that it was too good to leave it on the cutting floor.  So here it is in part 2.

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CONVERSATION

Dija and Angela talk about their experiences with carving out personal time for themselves.  Dija had to learn to turn her phone notifications off and enjoy her morning run without concern for potential emergencies at home.  Angela shares how she gave up Sunday morning church attendance just to have time alone.

Both Angela and Dija talk about the breaking points in their marriages.

Dija has done some reading to investigate exactly how couples in long-lasting marriages make it work.  She reveals her surprising findings.

Dija shares her truth and power about being a single mom.  In her words, “I’m a pretty badass single mom!”

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: John 10:10 (B) - I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

GUEST CONTACT:

Dija

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EP 15: Dija (Part 1) How Dija Uses Physical Movement, Discipline, and Consistency to Gain Mental Strength, Resilience, and Expansion

In Episode 15, we have a conversation with Dija.  Dija is a corporate professional, a mom and a fitness inspiration.  However, her fitness transformation has opened doors of healing, writing, and other opportunities for her to grow and expand.

Conversation

Dija gives us details about her “Wake Up Workout” movement that keeps her motivated and dedicate to her physical fitness.  Dija sets an annual goal for how many workout sessions she will have.  In her first year, she racked up 362 workouts for the year.  She lost weight but she accounts that her commitment to working out has transformed her is ways she never imagined.

Dija explained how she had to get out of her own way to commit to her goals.  She had placed an expectation on herself that she would take all the responsibility for her son and her home.  She had to protect her time and shift to transfer some responsibilities to others.

The Sunday Edition is a bi-weekly creative writing publication that Dija publishes where she shares her transformation story and what exercise and healing has done for her.  You can subscribe to receive The Sunday Edition HERE.

Angela and Dija both share their Empty Nest Plans AKA what they will do when their children become adults and leave home.

Brag On You

Dija brags on her writing skills and her ability to be extremely consist with her goals.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Galatians 6:9: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

GUEST CONTACT:

Dija

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EP 14: JOY.  What is it?  How to you get it?

In Episode 14, we have a conversation with, Motivator and Life Coach, Vonn, about Joy.

Vonn is one of those people that lights up a room.  Regardless on life situations (which we all have), Vonn seems to quickly bounce back to a place of pure Joy.  Angela asks Vonn how she does it.

Vonn explains how joy and happiness are different.  Vonn points out that the use of word joy is typically associated with the church or the Bible.  In everyday life people are seeking happiness.  Joy seems to escape most of our reality as humans. 

Joy takes intention.  Joy can be found in quiet time with one’s self and simply asking, “What brings me joy?”  Vonn advises that if joy seems too far to reach, start with what makes you happy until happiness turns into joy.

Joy is not associated with any circumstances.  It is not impacted by what happens outside of you.  Joy comes from the inside.  We are born with joy.  It’s in inside of each of us.  The journey is to uncover it.

WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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