In this powerful and practical conversation, Healed and Chilled welcomes James L. Collins — veteran technology leader, former U.S. Diplomat, and Founder & CEO of Attucks IT Solutions, LLC.

With more than 35 years of service across the U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and national security space, James brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how careers are truly built — not just through skill, but through relationships, reputation, and the courage to put yourself out there.

In this interview, we dive deeply into the importance of networking, showing up in rooms before you feel “ready,” and how strategic connections can open doors you didn’t even know existed. James shares lessons from his journey — from serving as a U.S. Navy Communications Technical Officer, to leading global IT modernization efforts at the Department of State, to ultimately transitioning into entrepreneurship.

We talk about how visibility, trust, and consistency helped James navigate complex global environments, lead mission-critical programs, and successfully launch his own company after retirement from federal service. His insights are especially powerful for professionals, founders, and leaders who are ready to move beyond titles and start building lasting influence.

This episode is a reminder that networking isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about creating meaningful connections that align with your purpose and your future.

✨ About James L. Collins:

James is a nationally respected Cyber Mission Enabler and Senior Telecommunications Manager with deep expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, IT security, and enterprise program leadership. After retiring from federal service in 2019, he continued supporting national security missions as a Department of Defense contractor before founding Attucks IT Solutions, LLC in 2022.

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In this expansive and soul-centered episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Queen D. Michele — author, blogger, creator, and consciousness educator — for a deeply meaningful conversation about self-awareness, ancestral healing, and living intentionally across borders.

Queen D. Michele shares her powerful journey of living abroad in Mexico, returning again in 2025 as a permanent resident, and how relocating from Atlanta transformed not only her lifestyle, but her inner world. Through her writing and lived experience, she documents what it means to move beyond comfort, embrace change, and align life with soul purpose.

The conversation deepens as she reflects on her ancestral journey to Guinea-Bissau in West Africa, where DNA testing revealed her roots in the Fula Tribe. That journey, along with her travels to Egypt and the Nile, opened profound conversations around generational trauma, healing, and remembrance — themes that now guide much of her work.

Queen D. Michele also discusses her commitment to the next generation through her mindfulness curriculum for Gen Alpha, designed to foster self-awareness, emotional intelligence, conscious decision-making, and holistic well-being. She shares insights from her spiritual guidebooks and wellness teachings that encourage individuals to check in with the six interconnected aspects of well-being: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, and financial.

This conversation between Coach Yana and Queen D. Michele was grounding, expansive, and deeply intentional — a reminder that healing is not only personal, but ancestral, and that awakening is a journey both inward and outward.

✨ Learn more about Queen D. Michele and her work:
👉 https://www.fulaamerican.org/

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In this deeply grounding episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Dr. Fred Moss — board-certified psychiatrist, life coach, author, speaker, and lifelong advocate for authentic human connection.

With more than four decades in the mental health field, Dr. Fred brings a refreshing and compassionate perspective that challenges the traditional narrative around diagnosis, labels, and “fixing” people. He shares why he doesn’t believe humans are broken — but rather unheard, misrepresented, and disconnected from their true selves.

Dr. Fred opens up about his unconventional journey into psychiatry, including dropping out of college twice before discovering his calling while working at a state mental health facility for adolescent boys. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to listening deeply, questioning systems that miss the humanity in healing, and creating space for real conversation — where true transformation begins.

Together, Coach Yana and Dr. Fred explore what healing looks like when presence replaces pathology, when listening becomes medicine, and when people are invited to reconnect with their voices without shame or pretense. The conversation touches on mental health, creativity, consciousness, relationships, and the power of simply being seen and heard.

With warmth, humility, and wisdom, Dr. Fred reminds us that healing doesn’t live in labels — it lives in connection.

✨ Learn more about Dr. Fred Moss and his work:
👉 https://drfred360.com/

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In this reflective and deeply human episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Daryl Dittmer for a conversation about crossroads, recovery, and the quiet power of choosing to live differently.

After a humble and often tumultuous beginning, Daryl found himself at a defining crossroads at just nineteen years old. Facing addiction and uncertainty, he made the decision to take responsibility for his life and begin the long, intentional journey of healing and growth. Through perseverance, self-awareness, and commitment, Daryl not only recovered from multiple addictions but also rebuilt a life rooted in clarity, purpose, and service.

Today, Daryl shares his story through his writing, his daily interactions, and the way he chooses to show up in the world. In this episode, he and Coach Yana explore what recovery really looks like beyond sobriety — including identity shifts, mindset changes, personal accountability, and learning to live with intention.

Now living in the mountains of North Georgia with his wife Kristina and their two labs, Dexter and Joker, Daryl spends his days writing, hiking, reading, and continuing his commitment to growth. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, it’s always possible to choose a new path.

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👉 https://www.daryldittmer.com/

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In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Debbie Weiss — best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Maybe I Can podcast — for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and learning to believe in yourself again.

For years, Debbie lived with a victim mindset shaped by weight struggles, infertility, decades of caregiving, and eventually widowhood. Like many women, she quietly believed her circumstances defined what was possible for her life. Until one powerful realization changed everything: the circumstances weren’t the problem — the mindset was.

That awakening became the foundation for her memoir, “On Second Thought… Maybe I Can!”, a story that not only transformed her own life but also led to a national appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Today, Debbie helps women take small, brave steps toward big change through her coaching, speaking, podcast, and her signature Sprinkle Effect™ method.

Coach Yana and Debbie shared a genuine, uplifting conversation filled with honesty, humor, and compassion — especially for women who have spent years putting everyone else first and are now ready to reconnect with themselves.

This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

✨ Learn more about Debbie and her work:

👉 https://bit.ly/maybeIcanbook

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In this bold and energizing episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Tina Coleman, the fearless voice behind the upcoming book 50 Fabulous and Fuckable, for a powerful conversation about reinvention, confidence, and stepping fully into midlife without apology.

After more than two decades as a licensed massage therapist, Tina’s career was abruptly cut short by a car accident. Instead of allowing that moment to define her future, she chose to reinvent herself from the ground up. What began with solo travel became a catalyst for freedom, courage, and self-trust — ultimately leading her to move abroad and design a life rooted in intention, adventure, and personal power.

Tina speaks openly about the realities many GenX women face: burnout, shifting hormones, feeling invisible in a youth-obsessed culture, and carrying outdated narratives that no longer fit. Through humor, honesty, and lived experience, she flips the script — reframing midlife as a time of abundance, boldness, and renewed self-worth.

In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Coach Yana and Tina explore what it means to release exhaustion, reclaim confidence, and redefine success on your own terms. Tina shares practical insights and mindset shifts that help women reconnect with themselves, own their worth, and believe that it’s never too late to create a life that feels exciting, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.

This episode is an invitation to every woman who’s ready to stop shrinking, start living boldly, and embrace midlife as the most fabulous beginning yet.

✨ Learn more about Tina and her work:

👉 https://beacons.ai/transformbecourageous

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In this thoughtful and empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Rachel Spekman, founder of Made for More Coaching, to explore what happens when high-performing professionals realize that success no longer feels good.

After 15 years in brand marketing, 10 years supporting startup founders, and 5 years working as a therapist, Rachel noticed a powerful pattern: ambitious, capable professionals often feel stuck in high-paying careers that drain their energy, disconnect them from themselves, and quietly erode their well-being. They aren’t lacking talent or drive — they’re lacking alignment.

Rachel shares how traditional paths like therapy, recruiting, or surface-level career coaching often fall short, and why true career fulfillment requires both emotional intelligence and strategic positioning. She explains how professionals can reverse-engineer their next move — whether that’s expanding within their current organization, pivoting industries, or stepping into fractional or flexible roles — without sacrificing income, identity, or momentum.

This conversation was grounded, validating, and deeply refreshing. Coach Yana and Rachel had a genuinely meaningful exchange about burnout, clarity, confidence, and what it really takes to build a career that supports the life you want — not one you need to recover from.

✨ Learn more about Rachel and her work:

👉 https://www.Rachel spekman.com/

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In this raw, inspiring, and heart-gripping episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with the unstoppable force known as Mista Kleen — rapper, songwriter, author, public speaker, and a living testimony of resilience.

Born and raised in the rugged state of Michigan and now rooted in the musical capital of Atlanta, Mista Kleen has lived a life that reads like a movie script. From navigating adversity to rising above the odds, he shares the powerful story behind his autobiography “I Had Hope”, a book that captures his life experiences, struggles, faith, and unwavering determination to grow beyond the circumstances he was born into.

Influenced by legendary artists like LL Cool J, Run DMC, Tupac Shakur, Big Daddy Kane, Eminem, and many others, Mista Kleen spent years mastering his craft — from rap battles and underground mixtapes to rocking major venues across the Midwest and Atlanta, including Apache Cafe, Club Miami, Club Mariachi, Milo’s Bar & Grill, Club Velvet, and more.

His versatility has no limits: rap, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, club music, spoken word, radio jingles, and even professional boxing intros for icons like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Roy Jones Jr., and Jake Paul.

But beyond the music, Mista Kleen has a ministry — using his story and talent to uplift youth, guide young adults, and inspire anyone who feels stuck, lost, or forgotten.

This conversation between Mista Kleen and Coach Yana was powerful, uplifting, and deeply meaningful. Their connection was genuine, and it was truly a pleasure for Coach Yana to share space with such an authentic and purpose-driven creative.

✨ Connect with Mista Kleen:

YouTube: @mistakleen6328

👉 https://youtube.com/@mistakleen6328?si=GqxINp3wENkdVwk1&fbclid=PARlRTSAOSn5xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadFi2_07BQKEwdWvEkWPxTZPU16xjYaFoKgy4aVO0O3zCKRyE3IK5DSGiMh3Q_aem_YQOXjt871CUzBU0bLjSb9AOK

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In this empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, to uncover what it really means to take control of your publishing journey.

For over two decades, Michele and her team have helped more than 4,000 authors bring their books to life—without giving away their rights, royalties, or creative vision. Through 1106 Design, Michele’s mission is simple but powerful: to help authors publish like the pros while maintaining full ownership and peace of mind.

Together, Michele and Coach Yana discuss how self-publishing has evolved, what mistakes to avoid as a first-time author, and how creative entrepreneurs can transform their ideas into beautifully published works of art—on their own terms.

If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing a book but felt intimidated by the process or unsure where to start, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity to make it happen.

✨ Learn more about Michele and her work:

👉 https://1106design.com/

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In this wonderfully spirited episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, the Children’s Confidence Coach, chats with the ever-inspiring Kira Hartley Klinger—author, entrepreneur, internet reseller, auction enthusiast, and all-around creative powerhouse.

Kira’s journey began over two decades ago as a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to contribute financially while being present with her children. What started as a simple resale venture turned into a full-fledged entrepreneurial adventure—complete with vintage fabric hunts, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and even a TV producer contract sparked by her unique approach to connecting with customers.

From slipping handwritten notes into packages to writing her hit Fabric Wars series and most recently launching Arlo the Camp Bus under her hybrid author name Kira Lee, Kira’s story is a reminder that passion, persistence, and personality can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities.

Together, she and Coach Yana dive into creativity, confidence, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself again and again—all while juggling family, fun, and a farm full of life. Their conversation is filled with laughter, inspiration, and a little bit of chaos—the beautiful kind that comes from living life to the fullest.

✨ Discover more of Kira’s work:

👉 https://www.etsy.com/shop/DodOddity

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