I Failed...

Some of us want to be fit for the look. 

Some of us want to be fit because it's our lifestyle. 

And the rest of us want to be fit because WE HAVE TO. 

But it's hard!!! No matter what category you fit in, we all find ourselves at a "Fitness Crossroad."

Today's guest helps us to navigate the life of fitness with simple tactics.

The beautiful and fit, Coach LaKisha C. Williams, is a nutritional soul from Akron, Ohio. She is all things culinary, baking, training, and fitness. Connect with Lakisha on Instagram @Lakisha_C_Williams.

Celibacy. The essence of saving yourself for marriage but it saves you from A LOT more. 

But what happens when the saving is hard to maintain? 

Today's guest shares her most intense moments of maintaining celibacy. 

The beautiful and talented, Dorian Brock, is a creative, designer, and culinary enthusiast with Bay and Creole roots. She is the proud owner of "Blessed in the City," a safe community of acceptance and understanding for those who have made the choice to seek professional counseling in hopes of improving all areas of their lives. It is my hope to remove the stigma around seeking therapy and counseling in the Christian Community, specifically the Black Christian Community where it is considered taboo and not encouraged. In this space we are intentional about extending gentle loving grace to those who are struggling with their mental health, relationships with themselves, others, and God, their purpose, careers, and so on by promoting healing through therapy in combination with prayer.

In a world full of critics, critiques, and perspectives... we usually don't take the time to do self-checks. The truth is that most of us are a little nervous about what those self-checks may reveal. 

Today's guest walks us through self-discovery and how not to be afraid of becoming self-aware.

Featured Guest

Tasha T. Huston is an Editor-In-Chief, Author, and Sociologist who hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is also a bakery entrepreneur comforting her community through baked goodness. Connect with her @tthuston on Instagram.

When we're young, we make plans about when we will marry, have children, graduate from college, buy a home ore our dream car.

We won't make a decision about chasing a dream because we feel that it's "not the perfect time" to so. 

Today's guests all open up about how perfectionism once ruled their lives. 

Featured Guests

Rhuneisha Fields is a Florida girl with West Coast style. She is a Change Manager by day and a Brand Stylist by night. She is a successful t-shirt line owner and creator. Connect with her on Instagram via @lifewithrhu and @divarhoni.

Shakeera Ruff is a New Jersey creative with an eye for Interior Design & Style. As a realtor and designer, she is cultivating ways to empower those who have yet to tap into their creative side and those who are in need of realty education. 

Tasheka Williams is a New Orleans designer and wardrobe stylist who loves all things fashion. She is a savvy entrepreneur who is trending on the fashion scene. Connect with her on Instagram via @shekababy504.

Hey Everybody! 

It's your Host & Creator, Shay Ruff! I want to welcome and invite you to the "I Failed..." Podcast!

This is a podcast space where failure is welcome so that we all can be set free from the regret of our failures. 

Failure happens, but it doesn't define you! That's why my guests and I share our stories with you so you won't feel bogged down by failure. 

Many of us dream of buying a home... our dream home. However, we're not really clear about the process. 

There are so many different resources that it can be overwhelming. 

Today's guest, who is a realtor and homeowner, shares how she first failed but then succeeded.

Featured Guest

Creative, starlight, realtor, and so much more! Stylis B. hails from the cultural, New Orleans, and her personality is just as live as the city. Connect with her @real_estatewithstyle on Instagram. 

The tears. The heartache. The headaches. The frustration. The random emotions!!!!

Breaking up is clearly hard to do but there's always a lesson or 2 to learn. 

Today's guest tells us his story on breaking up and how we all should see it another way. 

Businessman. Traveler. Wisdom-filled. Full of truth. All of this describes the smooth, Jermaine Manuel. His reign is Louisiana based and he brings southern hospitality everywhere he goes. Connect with Jermaine on IG @jpaul318.

Emotions plus Decision Making equals "Regret."

Emotions plus Business equals "Instability."

And while we all made this mistake in a time or another, it taught us a lesson. 

Today's guest shares with us why it is important to "stay vertical" and his personal story. 

Featured Guest

Coach Samuel Sheffield is a Spiritual Life Coach and epic Innovator with Georgia roots and a New Jersey twist. He is a "heart specialist" with an intent to free people from the bondage of regret. Connect with Coach Samuel at www.iamcoachsamuel.com. 

Have you ever looked at your childhood after becoming a parent and realized that some of the things that were used to discipline you WON'T work for your child(ren)? 

Have you ever felt like your "helping" others may be a distorted vision? Well, we all have encountered at least one of these reflections. Not to worry though! This conversation is just what we all need. 

Today's guest gives us his perspective and experiences with both instances. 

Featured Guest

Antyon Wallace is a grounded and wise soul with Nashville roots. He is a father, a Pastor, and a visionary with a heart to restore those who have been stuck in their own past. Connect with Antyon on IG @antyonwallace.