Dare 2 Be

I'm so excited to be back. In this episode I got to chat with Educator Darnese Daniels. In our intimate conversation we discussed loss, shedding layers and the sometimes painful and messy process of unbecoming who we've been and more of who we really are. We also discussed the importance of community and our shared committment to building safe spaces for women to learn, heal and grown. This episode was just what I needed to jumpstart our new season.

Darnese works in education and is an artist, actor and thought leader. Connect with Darnese to particpate in the safe spaces she is curating for women on IG @shesmytea.

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How are you doing? I'm excited to check in with you all this week. I took an unexpected but needed break from the podcast. As I continue to balance work, ministry, family, business and my own personal wellness it is critical that I find the right pace to live my life.

We are back with all new episodes and guest tackling some important topics. What have you been up to this summer? I want to know.

In this episode I got to chat with my friend Vicki L. Webb. Vicki is a Pastor, Life Coach and Author. We discussed the importance of pivoting, opening up to change and handling the anxiety of uncertainty.

We discussed Vicki's latest book Embracing Change. She has also authored two other books entitled, My Journey to Worth and Getting to Better. All of the books are available on Amazon. Connect with Vicki on her website www.vickilwebb.com or via email at [email protected]

Join the Dare to BE community by following us on social media @hellodare2be or @rhonda_naicole.

In this episode I got to chat with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ashlee Murphy. Ashlee is the founder of Pack Light Counseling.

Through counseling Ashlee helps people discover techniques to help accomplish their goals and live a more fulfiling life. She has a passion to help people overcome situations that are making them feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed.

Ashlee shares some signs to look for an how we can know when treatment is needed. Ashlee shares her experience with how each generation views therapy and what is being done to break the stigma.

To connect with Pack Light Counseling on IG @packlightcounseling, via email at [email protected] or on their website at www.packlightcounseling

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What a great way to end Financial Literacy Month! In this episode I got to chat with International Speaker, Author and Global Money Expert, Ja'net Adams.

Ja'net talked about how her own experience with being laid off from work motivated her to eliminate $50,000 worth of debt. She is committed to helping people "have the money to do what they want to do". Ja'Net started Debt Sucks University and the book of the same title which is geared towards middle school and college students. She also authored Money Attractor. Both books are available on Amazon.

She encourages people to understand what their why is in order to go from financial stress to financial freedom. Ja'Net's financial freedoom has allowed her to travel the world and live life on her terms.

Topics we discussed include:

-Knowing your Why

-Tracking your debt

-Delayed gratification

-Getting uncomfortable

-Living life with regret

-Reducing sudent loan debt

Connect with Ja'Net Adams and start your journey to financial freedom.

www.debtsucksuniversity.com

IG @ janetadamsspeak

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In this episode I got to chat with Financial Executive Tracey Gomes-Johnson. Tracey talks about how her career in Finance resulted in her transforming her personal finances to live a life of freedom and choice.

Tracey shares how she and her husband gave their children the gift of education by paying off their student loans. She has also strategically worked to eliminate debt and pay off her mortgage early. Tracey works with her staff to promote investing and saving for retirement. I consider Tracey a personal finance expert which is evident in the information and experience she shares with her own finances. Tracey is always willing to share what she knows to help others transform their relationship with money.

It is Financial Literacy Month and this conversation will help you get honest about where you are and create a plan to get where you want to be. We will keep you posted about any future coaching or business services that Tracey offers in the future.

Topics we discussed include:

-Getting honest about what you're spending

-Tracking expenses to see where your money is going

-How to start a simple budget

-Financial awareness for women

-Talking to your children about money

-Eliminating debt and working with creditors

-Saving for retirement

Connect with the Dare 2 Be community at hellodare2be.com and on Instagram @rhonda_naicole and @hellodare2be

In this episode I got to chat with Certified Holistic Health Coach, Andrea Smith. Andrea specializes in supporting black and brown women in their health and wellbeing. Andrea shares how she transitioned from a career in Finance and Accounting to align herself to what she is currently doing. What started out as a personal journey of health and wellness and wanting to help her family - evolved into the important work of Coaching that she is currently doing now.

Andrea shares how systemic racism, trauma and the disparity between women of color and white women shows up in health and wellness and how we can prioritize ourselves. She candidly shares how she has navigated the loss of loved ones, racial injustices and workplace challenges.

Topics we discussed include:

-Prioritizing health & wellness for women of color

-Giving ourselves permission to pivot

-Finding your pace

-Releasing the need to be urgent

-Understanding what works for us

-Learning to trust yourself

-Letting go of the need to prove

-Somatic Therapy

For more information on 1:1 Coaching with Andrea connect with her on Instagram @hiandreasmith.com

Connect with the Dare 2 Be community at hellodare2be.com and on Instagram @rhonda_naicole and @hellodare2be

In this episode I got to chat with Licensed Therapist and boundary expert, Kristin Winchester. Kristin is the founder of Her Therapy Space, a mental health private practice in Washington, DC. Kristin shared her journey to starting Her Therapy Space, a practice that helps women in the areas of anxiety, depression, toxic relationships and boundaries. She shares how her own personal struggle with setting boundaries resulted in her relocating and watching her life crumble as a result of people pleasing and her inability to say no.

Kristin is committed to helping women of color know themselves and begin to establish healthy boundaries to preserve their time, energy and ultimately themselves.

Topics we discussed include:

-What are boundaries and why we need them

-Breaking unhealthy patterns of people pleasing

-The importance of preserving ourselves

-Rest as a birthright

-Setting boundaries at home and work

-Challenging our fears and moving forward

Connect with Kristin on Instagram @kristinwinchesterlpc or @hertherapyspace. I also encourage you to subscribe to the Kristin Winchester YouTube page.

Connect with the Dare 2 Be community at hellodare2be.com and on Instagram @rhonda_naicole and @hellodare2be

In this episode I got to chat with teacher, author, speaker and poet Trinity Bursey. Trinity shares her journey and how she balances her work as an educator and an authoor. Trinity's path to pursuing her passion for writing is beautifully unique.

Trinity played basketball at UNC and professionally overseas before she reconnected with her childhood love for writing and her gift of creativity. Trinity has authored two children's books, The Little Piano and The Day the Instruments Split both which are available on Amazon.

For more information visit www.trinitybursey.com and connect with Trinity on social media

Connect with the Dare 2 Be community at www.hellodare2be.com and follow us on IG @hellodare2be and with me @rhonda_naicole

In this episode I chat with Jalen Fields, Massage Therapist and founder of Rooted Holistic Therapy. Jalen candidly shares how massage therapy found her and how she is managing her full-time job and her business. Jalen helps her clients manage pain, stress and establish healthy wellness routines by using integrative evidence-based massage therapy techniques. Jalen enjoys helping her clients harmonize their mind and body. Jalen is working to get people to understand that massage is not a luxury it is preventative care.

For more information about Jalen's services connect with her at rootedholistictherapy.com

Connect with the Dare 2 Be community!

Connect on IG @hellodare2be.com and @rhonoda_naicole. Visit our website www.hellodare2be.com