Brandy Was Here the Podcast

This episode is a powerful conversation about purpose, mental health and divine timing.

Both of my guests are dynamic and incredible spirits who I have learned a great deal from. In this conversation I wanted to get a deeper understanding of who my guests were on a spiritual level; what struggles they survived and how they go to be where they are today.

Aliyah Bey is an Authentic, Bold, and Confident Black Woman on A Journey Towards Self-Discovery and Evolution. She is a wellness facilitator who is passionate about helping people reach the highest version of themselves. In addition to wellness, Liyah models and dances as well as hosts her own youtube show Liyah in Yellow.

Darryl Robertson is a journalist former staff writer at VIBE Magazine. His work has appeared in XXL, Billboard, and Ebony magazines; Salon, Don Diva, and the Washington Post to name a few. He is a Mississippi native now living in Harlem; a devout Nas fan and student of hip hop culture. Currently Darryl is a graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Ph.D. in U.S. history.

When you respect yourself you gain the admiration and respect of others. That is what this episode is all about.

More than just a basketball trainer Teohn Conner is really a no nonsense undercover life coach pushing you towards the greatest version of yourself. This is of course, whether you ask him to or not. It's just what he does. When he started to pivot in his own life he was hit with another blow: COVID. But his faith in God and in himself has allowed him to continue to flourish doing what he loves. he started E.A.T. Sports Foundation which stands for Educate, Aspire, Triumph to bridge the gap between skill and opportunity.

Link up with Teohn online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballtrainer/?hl=en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/conner.teohn
Website: https://www.thebballtrainer.com


Brandon Varnado is my brother but also a man of any talents. He reluctantly became the co-host of High Score 510 Podcast after realizing his busy schedule didn't allow him to see his friends as often as he'd like. And after getting furloughed from his job as a behavior analyst due to COVID, he has welcomed the role of stay at home dad and budding entrepreneur. His love for tacos, which we don't really get into on this episode, led him to create Tacos Comeeda, which you can think of as the Yelp of Tacos. His passions have also led me in the area of graphic design where he spends most of his time now at Far Side Consulting.

Link up with Brandon online
http://www.comeeda.com/
https://hellofarside.com/

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When you respect yourself you gain the admiration and respect of others. That is what this episode is all about.

More than just a basketball trainer Teohn Conner is really a no nonsense undercover life coach pushing you towards the greatest version of yourself. This is of course, whether you ask him to or not. It's just what he does. When he started to pivot in his own life he was hit with another blow: COVID. But his faith in God and in himself has allowed him to continue to flourish doing what he loves. he started E.A.T. Sports Foundation which stands for Educate, Aspire, Triumph to bridge the gap between skill and opportunity.

Link up with Teohn online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballtrainer/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/conner.teohn

Website: https://www.thebballtrainer.com

Brandon Varnado is my brother but also a man of any talents. He reluctantly became the co-host of High Score 510 Podcast after realizing his busy schedule didn't allow him to see his friends as often as he'd like. And after getting furloughed from his job as a behavior analyst due to COVID, he has welcomed the role of stay at home dad and budding entrepreneur. His love for tacos, which we don't really get into on this episode, led him to create Tacos Comeeda, which you can think of as the Yelp of Tacos. His passions have also led me in the area of graphic design where he spends most of his time now at Far Side Consulting.

Link up with Brandon online

http://www.comeeda.com/

https://hellofarside.com/

Who runs the world? Real women do!

On this episode of the podcast I brought together two women I admire and respect to talk about what it means to live authentically, how to navigate male dominated spaces and what leaving a legacy of hustle and respect looks like for a girl boss.

Samm who goes by @gotsamm on social media is a strong, fierce entertainer, song writer and wife. When I met Samm she was in the process of setting her solo career ablaze. Since then, Samm has penned numerous chart topping songs for local musicians and has found her home behind the scenes coaching and developing young artists. With her connections and expertise, Samm launched #FreshFridays to showcase up and coming talent on her Instagram Live while still co-creating music and coaching individuals in her professional life. You can connect with Samm further at www.gotsamm.com

Aesthetik. Art. Beauty. This perfectly describes Ilia Nikco. She is a graphic designer by trade, newly vegan and style icon. If you follow her @ilianicko on Instagram you know exactly what I mean. On this episode Ilia describes how she ended up moving to Atlanta by chance and through relationships built a career that placed her as the design talent behind large brands such as Curlbox.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

If you did not hear Part 1, stop what you're doing and go listen to Part 1.

In Part 2, Samm and Ilia return to talk through the challenges of 2020, the legacies of Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant as well as what's next for them in their career.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

If you did not hear Part 1, stop what you're doing and go listen to Part 1.

In Part 2, Samm and Ilia return to talk through the challenges of 2020, the legacies of Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant as well as what's next for them in their career.

Who runs the world? Real women do!

On this episode of the podcast I brought together two women I admire and respect to talk about what it means to live authentically, how to navigate male dominated spaces and what leaving a legacy of hustle and respect looks like for a girl boss.

Samm who goes by @gotsamm on social media is a strong, fierce entertainer, song writer and wife. When I met Samm she was in the process of setting her solo career ablaze. Since then, Samm has penned numerous chart topping songs for local musicians and has found her home behind the scenes coaching and developing young artists. With her connections and expertise, Samm launched #FreshFridays to showcase up and coming talent on her Instagram Live while still co-creating music and coaching individuals in her professional life. You can connect with Samm further at www.gotsamm.com

Aesthetik. Art. Beauty. This perfectly describes Ilia Nikco. She is a graphic designer by trade, newly vegan and style icon. If you follow her @ilianicko on Instagram you know exactly what I mean. On this episode Ilia describes how she ended up moving to Atlanta by chance and through relationships built a career that placed her as the design talent behind large brands such as Curlbox.

Self care is one thing but stepping into wellness should be the goal. In this episode of the podcast we unpack and define wellness while exploring how therapy, journaling and self love rituals aid in elevating us from surviving to thriving.

Jhanelle Rivera is a self-proclaimed wellness creator. She leverages her unique story to teach women how to navigate and lean into the discomfort of cultivating wholeness. Her weekly social media journal sessions asks individuals to unpack the subconscious so that they may consciously and confidently walk in their purpose. Connect with Jhanelle at http://www.bodhilace.com/

Shanna Delaney is my former college roommate, reading intervention specialist, dog mom and all around goofball. But on this episode Shanna is peeling back the layers to share how she manages stress, utilizes therapy to improve her communication skills and teaches us how to gauge when exactly to let go and start anew. Over the years Shanna has taught me what it means to be a good friend and how to take myself a little less seriously.

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

Self care is one thing but stepping into wellness should be the goal. In this episode of the podcast we unpack and define wellness while exploring how therapy, journaling and self love rituals aid in elevating us from surviving to thriving.

Jhanelle Rivera is a self-proclaimed wellness creator. She leverages her unique story to teach women how to navigate and lean into the discomfort of cultivating wholeness. Her weekly social media journal sessions asks individuals to unpack the subconscious so that they may consciously and confidently walk in their purpose. Connect with Jhanelle at http://www.bodhilace.com/

Shanna Delaney is my former college roommate, reading intervention specialist, dog mom and all around goofball. But on this episode Shanna is peeling back the layers to share how she manages stress, utilizes therapy to improve her communication skills and teaches us how to gauge when exactly to let go and start anew. Over the years Shanna has taught me what it means to be a good friend and how to take myself a little less seriously.

Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

Episode 2 is a convening of creative moms discussing the importance of self-care.

Jlyric Evans is a multi-talented artists, teacher, mother and entrepreneur. She is the owner of Chill and Grow clothing and founder of the non-profit Rich City Kids. In this episode she offers her perspective on how to effective engage young people in the learning process as well as how to reclaim our creativity through art. You can support her by visiting Www.chillandgrow.com Www.richcitykids.com

Nicole Varnado is a mother, yoga teacher and wife living in Oakland, CA. From humble beginnings in Iowa, Nicole gave into her curiosity and explored the world through travel. Spending several years of her life supporting doctors treating trachoma in underdeveloped countries throughout the continent of Africa. Parts of her journey can be seen in the new documentary films eyes of amhara on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08BJZS8W5/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r). In this episode Nicole shares how she's able to continue to nurture her adventurous spirit while parenting a two year old in the time of COVID.

Simone Israel is one of my childhood and life long friends. Through her experience with emotional trauma and discovering how to heal herself, she has been able to reimagine her clothing business, The Land of Bekagage, as a wellness company that emphasizes self love, authenticity and radical healing. In this episode of the podcast she shares her self care practices and tips on how to make motherhood more manageable. www.thelandofbekagage.com

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