Brave In Vision

Yass! Ya'll we are at mini-episode #7! Wow! Seems ideal that today's episode would be about LOVE, when the meaning of the number 7 is tied to God's heart, completeness and having an appreciation and love for yourself and others. So, not only is the topic on point, but our guest for today's "15 Minutes" of Love is a woman in love with love. Jennifer Dodd is a community advocate and servant leader who is passionate about people, food, life and of course love. She is also my forever sista, sorority sister and fellow food enthusiast. Jennifer brings a fun and witty perspective on the greatest gift - love. She takes us on a heartfelt journey of learning what it means to experience freedom through loving yourself and others. Make sure you have your journals and note pads because Jennifer challenges us with a beautiful call to action that reminds us just how liberating love can be! Follow Jennifer on IG @j_dodouble.

Why is it that loving and caring for ourselves seem to be a rebellious act?! How do we get past that? Here we are in a time when the world is upside down and we are feeling incredibly vulnerable, shouldn't that be a time soul care and being kind to ourselves be a priority? This week's " 15 Minutes" mini-episode is with the amazing Amina Okosi, writer, founder of Dear Men and fellow shoe enthusiast (General Manager for DSW...yasss!). Amina addresses some of the challenges many of us are facing during this global pandemic with 6 rebellious practices for self and soul care. She reminds us to be gentle with ourselves and to allow healing through movement...get those endorphins flowing. This episode is authentic, relatable and necessary. Follow Amina on IG @thedearmenblog & @aminathegreat

"What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being HUMAN." - Brene Brown. This beautiful reminder is spot on for this precedent time. What we are currently living through is a struggle like nothing we have ever been through and together in our humanity, we can find 'Joy in this Difficult Process'. On this mini-episode, my dear friend, author, servant leader and fellow #visionboss Talaya Simpson joins us again on the podcast. Today she gives us space to be our most authentic selves with tips, encouragement and affirmations that give us permission to use the greatest tool we have...OURSELVES while finding joy to stand! These 15 minutes are power-packed with a permission slip to fall in love with the vulnerability that being all human allows, along with incredible tools to help us grab ahold of our faith in the midst of this challenging time. Follow Talaya Simpson on IG at @talayassimpson.

Hold your power Queen 👑 With everything happening right now surrounding the pandemic, life can leave us feeling hopeless and powerless. Yet, we have power queens! What is that power you may ask ... it is KINDNESS! JaNay Queen Nazarie, bridge-builder, collaborator and advocate with a heart to empower leaders, shares on today's episode how you can activate that power through small, simple acts. She challenges us, with a gentle push, to spread kindness even in the midst of chaos. This mini-episode is packed with golden nuggets, sweet reminders and a call to action that will get us all ready to sprinkle the magic of love and kindness everywhere. Follow JaNay on IG and Twitter @Docqueen.

"You won't always be motivated, you have learn to be discplined." Periodt! That quote will make you stop in your tracks. Ayodola Anise, owner of Be Anised and Coloring in White Spaces shares on this week's episode why that quote changed her "to-do" list game. Really, how many of us prioritize our to-do list based on what's most valuable to us? Most of us create our lists with multiple tasks and deadlines in mind. Not even thinking about the vision, value or actions associated to it. Well, on this " 15 Minutes" of encouragement, Ayodola dives into how discipline can ground us and allows us to experience restoration and peace from our to-do list. Yeah, I know this is exactly what we all need in our lives right about now! Follow and stay connect with Ayodola on IG @beanised. Also, if these mini-episodes have blessed your soul, please share them, subscribe to the podcast and give us a review!

Welcome back to another power packed 15 Minute mini-episode. Many of us are going into week 3 or 4 of being quarantined at home or having to homeschool children while still going into work fulltime or trying to pick up the pieces of your life after being laid off from your job. Every one of these situations requires some form of courage, one that is being put under fire. This week, Michele Roseman, Author, Natural Hair Guru and Writing Coach brings us "15 Minutes" of Courage, where she shares a very vulnerable time when she was put under the fire and courage plus a whole lot of grace had to show up. As most of us have discovered it's not in the seasons of calm that courage bubbles up yet when it's been through some heat. This mini-episode will connect us through our struggles and remind us we are not in this alone! Stay in touch with Michele by following her on IG @micheleproseman and at www.micheleproseman.com.

We all have heard the saying " 15 minutes of fame." Funny, it seems like in those few minutes, something life altering happens. Well, I decided to use that same thought as a tool to encourage, empower and inspire us during this time of #socialdistancing and #quarantining. But, what fun would it be to do this alone?!? So, I partnered with 4 amazing women to do a bonus series for the podcast. These mini-episodes are just 15 minutes, but are each packed with beautiful reminders, affirmations and words of encouragement to inspire us all. Today we kick off the series with my dear friend, Tiffany Johnson, who is the co-founder of the Listen Up Conversation. She reminds us of the freedom we have with the gift of being still and knowing. Tiffany's gentle spirit, faith and love for God will warm your heart with comfort and peace. To stay in touch Tiffany, follow her on IG @thelistenupconversation and check out www.thelistenupconversation.com.

"We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known." - Brene Brown. What would it look like if you loved yourself through the lens of vulnerability? Donna Lane, one my dearest and oldest friends of 30+ years joins me for a juicy deep dive on self acceptance, love and vulnerability. Donna is an enthusiastic IT nerd, who took a passion and desire to empower women and launched her own photography business. In her studio, she invites women to experience self love through boudoir photography. Talk about vulnerability, yet Donna's hearts desire to help women be more confident as they move into the next phase of life has actually transformed many of their lives. Cause confidence changes lives! This episode is full of belly laughs, powerful reminders and encouragement. Follow Donna on IG @boudoirbydonna and check out her website www.donnalanephotography.com to book a session, trust me it will change your life!

Welcome back to the table! Wow, Part 1 of the Table Talk Series with the Gentle Giants was amazing! We are back around the table for part 2 and we are going in alittle deeper as wrap up our conversation on God through the lens of Gen-Z, unpacking the quote, "Vision give pain a purpose" and sharing how Black History is our History. Come on, grab your chair and take a seat for the closing episode of the Table Talk Series. I want to hear from YOU, so please if you were touched or moved by this episode or one of the other Brave in Vision episodes, subscribe to the podcast, share your feedback and tag @braveinvisionpodcast.

"Children learn more from what you are than what you teach." - W.E.B. DuBois. I knew it would be challenging to raise three Gentle Giants to be fiercely compassionate, kind, loving and strong. So, I figured if I became what I wanted them to be, and showed them, they would follow! Today, Tsion, Josiah and Gabriel share their stories of braving through messy middles, deep valleys of healing and climbing their own mountaintops. Today, you are invited into one of our favorite places in our home, the dining room around our family table. “The Table Talk,” a two-part Series, went down in that cherished space. The Gentle Giants dropped nuggets of truth, mad wisdom and multiple mic drop moments, as we talked about everything from love, courage, honoring God as a Gen-Z’er, being history makers to why open communication is so important. We also did an emotional unpacking of the quote, "Vision gives pain a purpose" and so much more. Come grab a chair and take a seat at our table!