BOSS ; The Business of Soul Searching podcast

This episode is quite special considering it was taped LIVE IN BARBADOS.  That's right The Business of Soul Searching finally made it back out of the country!  Erin, hostess, interviews owner of travel company Island People Travel Group.  Maurice takes his time to detail that his rise to success was less than ideal.  He had to cut out toxic people and even sleep on the floor of his business.  It makes you wonder how much you're willing to risk for true authentic happiness.  We also get into some of the best travel stories I've heard so far!

www.islandpeoplecarnivals.com/bookcarnivals 

www.instagram.com/islandpeoplecarnivals 

www.facebook.com/islandpeoplecarnivals 

If you're interested in sharing a fun soul searching story, please e-mail [email protected] to have a chance to be featured.  

Erin connects with an old friend to talk all things Yoni and Soul.  State Jallah comes aboard to tell her story as a woman of color preparing for and giving birth.  She also delves into the importance of "Yoni" care and addressing womb trauma with past sexual partners.  For anyone interested in finding out more on her services of "Mama Prana" (post natal care) or to join her Yoni and Yoga groups here are her links;

www.instagram.com/body_2_soul 

www.instagram.com/myholisticroots 

Part 1;

How did we met again? What year?

Where would you travel if you could go anywhere?

Learning your blackness and words to live by!

Part 2; 

Black women are statistically public number one in the delivery room.

Make sure to check out "Sacred Woman" By: Queen Afua www.instagram.com/QueenAfua 

Waking up at 4 am for a salt bath while pregnant?

Part 3;

How to rejuvenate your prenatal lifestyle

Bishop Tricia- Started the nap ministry (Taking naps on lunch break in Atlanta area)

The benefits of Yoni work and healing womb trauma 

Please make sure to stay connected on social media www.instagram.com/businessofsoul 

www.facebook.com/thebusinessofsoulsearching 

Don't forget to e-mail your fun Soul Searching stories to [email protected]  for a possible shoutout! 

The Business of Soul Searching makes it's highly anticipated splash back into the Podcast World!  It's been a long year and a half but we are back and better than ever! We start off Season 1 with a very special guest.  In this episode you get to know Tapia; Taino Chief, Tapia; War Vet, Tapia; "street dude", and Tapia the Soul Searcher.  

Part 1: How does our self worth impact our pending habits.

Part 2: Finding his true value between street life and military life.

Part 3: Why include culture in your work? 

To keep in contact with our guest;

www.tapianow.com 

www.facebook.com/tapia 

www.instagram.com/tapiauno1 

To keep up with podcast please follow like, share and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartradio, iTunes and Google Play. 

Please email your fun soul searching stories to; [email protected] 

For the season finale, I had to find a sensational guest to wrap the season.  Brooxana, the youngest artist from The 101 Collective record label, stops by to talk about being from Brooklyn, music and of course growing up in the church.  The second half of the episode I prep listeners for what to expect in Season 4 as well as my trip to Bali! Wish me luck on my soul searching journey.

To get in touch with the record label;

www.itsthe101.com/ 

Brooxana Facebook;

https://www.facebook.com/brooxana.pierre 

Brooxana Instagram;

@Brooxana 

Kobi Dennis, "The Community Guy", stops by to talk about his road to being elected mayor of the city of Providence.  He dropped gems about educating the black community on how to vote, being authentic for the community as well as being an example for his family. 

We also got a chance to hear from Kyng Cyrvs, a Rhode Island artist and creative director of AV8A Ent. , as to why he created his smash hit "Like I'm Kobi" and more.

Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcQ5up091g4 

Facebook-

 @KyngCyrvs  

@KobiDennis

@KobiForMayor  

 Michelle Jean Francois from M.Visions , a Cape Verdean American artist tells her story of being raised by a single mother and how it influenced her art and creativity.  Michelle's style varies from still life to abstract acrylic paintings.  She is currently an exhibiting member of PAC.  She is inspired by artist such as Bob Ross, Andy Warhol, Michael Basquiat, Friday including new age artist such as Brionya James and Derwin Scott.  In this chat we talk about Michelle balancing her business, motherhood, as well as being a newlywed.  How do you keep your perfectionism in tact and still have time for self care?  Find out in this episode.

To view Michelle's awe inspiring paintings, she can be reached at;

Facebook - M.Visions401

Instagram- M.Visions401

Is it possible for women to come together and establish and sustain a flourishing company? Joanne and Francisca and Joanne, board members from Queens Company came on Boss podcast to answer that very question.  Queens Company is a community organization that supports and empowers black businesses in the Boston area.  We chat about keeping it real with your team, balancing running a separate business aside of Queens Company, and of course the Toy Drive taking place in Boston, MA December 7th, tickets to be found at getlitandgive.eventbrite.com. Come out and donate!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheQueensCompany/ 

Instagram:

queens.company 

Jerrell Grimes came on the Boss Podcast to talk about the release of his mixtape coming up in 2018.  He also talked about his bout with cancer during his early childhood and how it has shaped his motivation for business/music.  Entrepreneurship is not for the weak of heart.  Jerrell leads listeners through his career journey involving homelessness, college education, losing loved ones, brand transitions and more. 

Introductions

2:50 Jerrell talks about his fight with cancer as a child.

7:30 How does your experience with cancer impact your motivation towards business?

10:00 How was Ten19 Media Group birthed?

14:30 What can we expect for your next mixtape?

16:30 Being diagnosed with PTSD.

21:30 Sometimes confidence is confused with cockiness.

22:30 Who did you collaborate with on this mixtape ?

26:06 Break time (Get Tha Money teaser)

27:25 Jerrell talks about leaving school and putting his entire focus on music and writing.

30:00 If people are unsure if they should leave school or not.

30:00-31:21 Advice for people considering leaving school

33:40 Wrap Up/ Game Time

To get in touch with Jerrell Grimes

IG; @theejerrellgrimes

FB ; Facebook.com/theejerrellgrimes  

Look out for his mixtape, to be released in 2018!

The Thanksgiving episode features the eclectic and hilarious personalities of Spark Up PVD podcast.   For those of you who aren't familiar with them when it comes to SparkUp pod anything and everything is fair game for discussion.  We chat about how communication is key with balancing 4 radio personalities on a weekly show. The team gave me insight on whether or not I should bring on a co host to Boss Pod or not.  I put the team in the hot seat with questions like, what is their favorite episode and who brings what to the group? What were their responses, you have to listen in to see! 

1:30 What are the members of #SparkUpPVD doing for Thanksgiving?

4:00 My Mom is stressing me out about my first Thanksgiving as a married woman ! 

5:26 How did SparkUpPVD come together as a group?

5:40 What does everyone bring to the group?

8:20 Regina pretending she wasn't meant for radio!

9:00 How to balance four personalities ?

11:15 Doing business with your friends 

15:00 Should I bring on a co host? 

20:00 Rubanz playing the devil's advocate 

21:30 What shows are similar to #SparkUpPVD?

27:30 What was your favorite topic/ episode so far of #SparkUpPVD? 

30:30 People will address me differently because I'm married. Stop!

32:15 Rubanz lies and says that he agrees with Regina and Cristina all the time. Lies!

36:00 What are  my thoughts on Mental Health and Tyrese Gibson?

Break-side bar with Spark Up PVD

55:00 What is coming up for #SparkUpPVD in 2018?

1:07:55 Which podcast would you rather listen to?

If you would like to get in touch with any if not all of the podcast hosts you can find them at;

Instagram-

Cristina @flacita91 

Rubanz @therealrubanzpvd 

Regina @reginasarah_ 

Rob @djlocura_401 

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Why are we still chemically straightening our hair when we know how harmful it is to our hair and health?  What are our alternatives?  Kesterlyn from Wall Flower Naturals stops by BOSS podcast to promote her hair care line and educate us on the dermatology aspect of hair/skin care.  She utilizes her pre med/ biology background to thoughtfully put together an authentically natural spin on her product.  On top of the gems she drops on skin care, she also talks about how her Liberian/ Nigerian culture impacts her schooling and choice in business. 

Make sure to stop by Kesterlyn's site and show her some love! Link below;

www.wallflowernaturals.com 

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