I Can Do This Show Me How!

Have you ever felt a calling towards something, but the journey of answering the call seems too tedious, maybe even impossible, to make? To those of you who’ve answered the call, how did you navigate your journey? Where did you start? How did you motivate yourself to keep going? Who did you rely on for strength? 

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Richardson, a board-certified primary care internist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Richardson shares her journey into medicine, the early influences that shaped her career and what keeps her going all these years later. She opens up about imposter syndrome, balancing work and family life, her aspirations for the next generation of medical professionals, and how her own lived experiences as a patient and a Black queer physician have shaped her advocacy for equity in healthcare. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-seventh episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear an inspiring story about resilience, self-belief, and the transformative power of listening in medicine (and in life). 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a childhood visit to her pediatrician sparked Dr. Richardson’s lifelong dream to become a physician (3:48)
• What Dr. Richardson’s vision of a perfect healthcare system is (11:45)
• How Dr. Richardson overcame imposter syndrome as a chief resident (14:40)
• The lessons that Dr. Richardson tries to pass down to the next generation of doctors (20:11)
• How Dr. Richardson cares for others whilst also remembering to care for herself (25:47)
• How Dr. Richardson’s lived experience has shaped her advocacy for equity in healthcare (30:03)
• Dr. Richardson’s advice for anyone navigating their own journey towards purpose or calling (43:20)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt like life  was moving forward while you were standing still? Perhaps you’ve been through grief, painful transitions, or instances of questioning your purpose. These uncomfortable in-between moments can feel uncertain, maybe even isolating, but they also hold potential for deep transformation. 

In today's episode, I sit  down with Tracie Rosser-Green, a first-time author whose memoir honours the legacy of her parents while exploring her own path through grief, illness, and self discovery. Tracie shares how her family’s strength, faith, and love carried her through, and how writing became both an act of healing as well as a way for her to reconnect with herself. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-sixth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to discover how Tracie turned years of loss into a lasting legacy. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Tracie’s life looked like before her transformative journey (4:39)
• How an unexpected Mother’s Day writing prompt planted the seed for Tracie’s book (6:05)
• How divine timing brought Tracie’s publisher into her life (7:44)
• Why writing a memoir was both healing and emotionally challenging for Tracie (16:55)
• What Tracie discovered about herself in the process of writing her book (24:18)
• How the trauma of a difficult marriage triggered Tracie’s health challenges and how she finally found healing (32:09)
• The advice Tracie has for anyone who has their own story to share but doesn’t know where to start (43:44)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

KP Publishing Company

Optimistic Life: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Loyalty by Tracie Rosser-Green

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Sometimes the path to our purpose isn’t clear or easy. It twists through doubt, reinvention, unexpected detours, and, all the while, your resilience continues to grow. Pursuing a passion, especially as a minority, in the face of industry pressures and personal struggles requires more than talent. In these moments, it’s of utmost importance that you stay rooted in who you are, even when everything around you is trying to change you. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Ranella Ferrer, a soulful powerhouse, vocal coach, and artist who shares how music became both her anchor and her launching pad. We  talk about everything from her dream stage (spoiler, it’s on top of a mountain), what it’s like to date while in the spotlight, negative self-doubt in a competitive, judgemental industry, and the discipline it  takes to live a life that honors your calling. Ranella opens up about the pain of being separated from her mother for years, the lessons she learned from being on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body, and the unshakeable faith that’s carried her through it all.  

Tune in and listen to the twenty-fifth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Ranella continues to defy expectations, not by chasing perfection, but by staying connected to her truth, purpose, and the music that’s always led the way. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The moment Ranella realized music was her calling (2:51)
• What Ranella learned about identity and representation as a Filipino-American in the music industry (11:32)
• The emotional shift behind Ranella’s success story on Revenge Body (26:01)
• Why Ranella has tried to walk away from the business many times and what has brought her back (33:39)
• What Ranella hopes other young women of color can take from her story (44:16)
• About some of the moments she experienced that shaped who she is today (47:58)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Often, our path twists through pain, unexpected challenges, and moments that force us to question who we are and what we’re meant to do. These experiences, although difficult, can also become the very ground from which purpose and compassion grow.  

In today's episode, I sit down with Mary E. White, founder of Mary E. White Ministries, whose life is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and saying yes to a higher calling. From growing up in a home shadowed by abuse, to defying medical predictions about her health, to balancing motherhood, full-time work, and multiple degrees, Mary’s story traces how moments of personal struggle ultimately shaped her passion for helping other women heal. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-fourth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to discover how obstacles can become invitations to listen more deeply to yourself and reconnect with your purpose. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Mary discovered her true identity (2:17)
• Mary’s path that shaped her passion for wanting to do more for women (8:57)
• What Mary’s experience was like starting a nonprofit and raising a family (14:17)
• The guides that Mary leaned on to encourage her and support her mission (15:43)
• Some of the obstacles that Mary faced starting her ministry (28:47)
• What the most meaningful rewards have been for Mary when it comes to starting her ministry (41:10)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Mary E. White Ministries: www.maryewhiteministries.com
• Mary E. White Ministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/maryewhiteministries/
• Mary E. White Ministries Instagram: www.instagram.com/mewministries/
• Mary’s Email: [email protected]

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Our purpose in life can sometimes feel clear and steady, and other times life moves us out of our comfort zones, either gently or with full force. The truth is, we’re often faced with navigating change without a clear roadmap. In these moments, we may feel lost, but they can also become opportunities to reflect, grow, and reimage our future. 

In today's episode, I explore the “space between the shifts” - that uncertain space where restlessness, fear, and aimless drifting begin to surface. Through personal stories about my career, relationships, and inner world, I walk you through my emotional state at the time in hopes of helping you see how obstacles can be viewed as invitations for you to listen more deeply to yourself. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-third episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to learn how best to navigate the space between the shifts.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What ‘the space between the shifts signifies (1:03)
• Why restlessness might be your soul asking for something more (4:13)
• Why drifting differs from laziness, and why this matters (12:09)
• How inertia shows up and how to move through it (13:09)
• Three powerful questions to help you reconnect with your purpose (29.32)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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There are moments in life when our purpose feels clear and steady - and then there are moments when everything shifts. Life has a way of moving us out of our comfort zones, sometimes gently, other times with full force.  The truth is, we’re often faced with navigating change without a clear roadmap. These moments may make us feel lost, but they can also become opportunities to reflect, grow, and reimagine the future.

In today's episode, and as my birthday approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting on the evolution of my purpose and how it’s changed throughout my life. I share my own journey and  struggles and how my purpose evolved throughout this time.

Tune in and listen to the twenty-second episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear my reflections.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How our vision of what we think our purpose is can change at any given time (2:46)
• The first and second strategy that changed everything for me (7:22)
• About a strategy that might surprise you (10:57)
• Why mental health is so important when it comes to your purpose (15:05)
• About my challenge for you (16:50)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Life is full of transformative moments—some of them foreseen, others arriving as complete surprises. These moments can be so transformative that they shift the very foundation of who we are and how we see the world. But when we choose to embrace these moments, to show up and share our stories, we not only find healing, but we also build bridges for others to cross.

In today's episode, I sit down with director, writer, producer, author, and mentor, Princess Monique, whose journey from Cleveland to Hollywood is a true testament to her passion, perseverance, and purpose. From surviving personal trials to creating platforms for other women of color in film and television, Princess shares how she turned adversity into artistry and how she is now committed to opening doors for others.

Tune in and listen to hear Princess Monique’s inspiring journey and learn why storytelling—especially from underrepresented voices—is essential to building a more inclusive world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The early experiences that sparked Princess Monique’s lifelong belief that the world is bigger than the environment she grew up in (6:32)
• How mentors shaped Princess Monique’s personal and professional development—and why she believes everyone should be both a mentor and a mentee (12:22)
• What made her pivot from acting to directing and how her first short film changed her life (16:27)
• Why she’s committed to increasing visibility for Black women directors and how she helped influence change from within Hollywood (26:13)
• What she’s building with Real Black Unicorns and her hopes for its future (41:48)

Resources

Princess Monique’s website

Real Black Unicorns

If It Isn’t Love

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• Princess Monique: @princessfilmz on all socials
• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Life isn’t life without its challenges. Some are minor, others are life-altering. American writer, Joseph Campell, would frame these challenges, particularly our most difficult ones, as a call to adventure - one of the twelve stages of what he termed ‘The Hero’s Journey’. When life as you know it drastically shifts, the process of overcoming the hurdles in front of you is one that you must navigate with a steady hand. One way of doing this is to study ‘storytelling frameworks’. That is, to draw on the experiences of others to help lead you to the finish line. 

In today's episode, I have two very special guests joining me to tell the story of a momentous challenge that they are still navigating their way through. In January of this year, California was ravaged by some of the deadliest fires the state had ever seen. Altadena residents, father and daughter, Mr. Michael Moore and Dr. Inez Moore, bore witness to this devastation firsthand when they lost their home in one of these fires. The story that they share is one of perseverance, strength, community, and one that embodies Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in so many ways.   

Tune in and listen to the twentieth episode to hear Mr. Michael and Dr. Inez Moore’s story of survival. 

In this episode, you will learn:

What coping mechanisms my guests have used to deal with the tragedy of losing their home in the fire (5:34)

One of the catalyst experiences my guests had that allowed them to start to heal (10:42)

How relationships between my guests’ friends and neighbours have evolved since the fire (12:01)

How my guests’ community are using support groups to vet those commissioned to rebuild their homes (16:46)

How this experience has shaped my guests’ spiritual journey (18:03)

Resources and strategies my guests used to deal with financial hurdles caused by the fire (26:33)

Resources

Altadena Collective

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

My Email: [email protected]

Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org

Mentor: www.mentoring.org

Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org

Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Have you ever thought about changing careers? Maybe going back to school to learn a new skill or trade? Have you ever been deterred from these types of thoughts because they felt overwhelming or even out of reach? You’re not alone. The idea of pursuing a new passion can feel daunting, especially when juggling work, family, and everything else in between. But what if taking that leap could lead to something better or more aligned with who you are?

In today's episode, we’re talking about going to college as an adult. Whether you’re thinking about attending for the first time or you’re returning to finish what you started, I’ll offer practical advice and helpful information to support your journey. We’ll talk about what it means to invest in your dreams, and how to plan effectively while juggling all of life’s other responsibilities. 

Tune in and listen to the nineteenth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to hear how lifelong learning, new passions, and practical planning can empower your life’s journey. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the California Community College System (3:22)
• How community colleges support adult learners (5:29)
• How parents can help their kids navigate college (11:46)
• Some baccalaureate degrees offered by California colleges that can directly connect you to the workforce (15:34)
• Some fast facts about community colleges in the United States (23:30)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Change isn’t easy. Adaptation isn’t easy. But both are something we all must do at some point in our lives. Whether they feel significant or not, these life moments are crucial in understanding who we are, who we’re becoming, and where we want to go. And, because change and adaptation are often difficult, perseverance comes into play. Pushing through fear, stagnation, and uncertainty is of utmost importance because it builds confidence and strength, and it paints a clearer picture of how to get what you want out of life. 

In today's episode, I’m honoured to be joined by the incredible Dr. Vaniethia Hubbard. Dr. Hubbard is the Vice President of Students Services at Santa Ana College and she’s joined me to talk about her own journey through education. We discuss what it was like for Dr. Hubbard to leave for university for the first time, what she struggled with along her educational journey, and how she was ultimately able to figure out her calling in life.

Tune in and listen to the eighteenth episode to hear Dr. Hubbard’s story and learn about her own story of courage, strength, and perseverance. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What called Dr. Hubbard to education (2:23)
• Why Dr. Hubbard says she doesn’t think she was ready to leave home for university at the time that she did  (10:02)
• How Dr. Hubbard overcame feeling like a failure during her days in university (17:22)
• What swayed Dr. Hubbard to attend Clark Atlanta University over the others she’d applied for (21:36)
• About Dr. Hubbard’s work as an adoption and foster care social worker (33:18)
• About Dr. Hubbard’s transition from social work to working in community colleges (33:15)

Resources:

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: [email protected]
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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