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In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own fitness journey: from a prediabetes scare that pushed me to lose 70 pounds, to the grief of losing my mom, facing mental health challenges, regaining weight, and finally finding peace in a balanced lifestyle.

This isn’t just another “before and after” story — it’s about the in-between. The messy, human part of healing, growth, and grace. 

I also share the five lessons I’d tell my younger self if I was just starting my fitness journey. (and anyone just starting their fitness journey):

Whether you’re restarting, rebuilding, or just trying to find your rhythm again, this episode will remind you that balance, not perfection, is the real goal.

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Dive into the essentials of financial wellness; from smart investing to building long-term wealth in your 20s and 30s. We talk about the real costs of renting vs. owning a home, how to start investing (even with a small budget), and practical ways to grow your income through career moves, education, and side hustles.

Our guests, Oki Adeoba and Bridget Moka, share personal insights on balancing financial goals with real-life responsibilities like rent, debt, and saving. You’ll walk away with clear, realistic tips for:

• Saving for a down payment while renting
• Starting to invest early (and avoiding common mistakes)
• Using your career, education, and network to build wealth
• Negotiating raises and managing money with confidence

Tune in to learn how to make your money work smarter — not harder — in your 20s and 30s.

More about the guests: 

Oki Adeoba is a Financial Assistant on the path to becoming a Certified Financial Planner and licensed advisor. Through his content, he makes financial literacy fun and relatable, breaking down topics like self-investing on platforms like Wealthsimple, budgeting, and saving, while blending it all with his lifestyle content and real-life experiences

Bridget Moka is a passionate financial analyst at a bank and is currently pursuing education in the financial planning field to help others build confidence and clarity in managing their money.

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This week, we’re joined by Lindsay Porter, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Lindsay specializes in rehabilitation, reconditioning, strength, and wellness. Her passion is to help women stay active and strong through every stage of life.

In this conversation, we talk about falling back into balance; how to navigate changing routines, manage unexpected setbacks, and build flexible plans that support your health through life’s different seasons. Lindsay shares practical advice for when to rest versus when to push through, how to create backup plans for busy weeks, and what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets messy.

We also dive into the unique challenges women face during postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, exploring how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through hormonal shifts, changing energy levels, and evolving priorities.

If you’ve ever fallen off your routine or struggled to get back on track, this episode will remind you that balance isn’t about perfection; It’s about preparation, adaptability, and grace.

About Lindsay Porter:
Lindsay Porter is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists (CSEP-CEP). With over two decades in the fitness industry, she focuses on rehabilitation, reconditioning, strength, and wellness. A mother of four, Lindsay understands the realities of balancing family, work, and self-care. She promotes long-term health through consistent nutrition and movement — not quick fixes — and recently accomplished her goal of competing in her first bodybuilding competition. When she’s not training, you can find her baking, tending her garden, or perfecting her sourdough starter.

Connect with Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsayporterfitness

Listen now to learn how to fall back into balance and create a lifestyle that adapts to every season.

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Today's Guest: Brandon Owusu the founder of Dreams 2 Results — a fitness brand built on the belief that discipline and hybrid training can transform potential into performance. With an athletic background and a passion for helping others move better, get stronger, and stay consistent.

In this episode, we dive into the real reasons behind training—not just for looks, but for life. My guest, Brandon Owusu, Owner of Dreams 2 Results shares his fitness journey and how hybrid training helped them stay consistent while balancing health outside the gym. We unpack why discipline matters, the difference between fitness and functionality, and what how to break through fitness plateaus. 

We cover how bone health impacts everything from chronic pain to posture, and why training functionally can protect you against osteoporosis, spinal compression, and even everyday slips and falls.

You’ll also hear practical tips on:

• Staying disciplined and avoiding burnout
• Affordable nutrition strategies and meal prep hacks
• How to overcome plateaus and reconnect with your “why”
• Small lifestyle changes that add up to long-term results

Whether you’re just starting your health journey, trying to break through a plateau, or want to build resilience for the future, this conversation will leave you with tools you can apply today.

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Instagram: @dreams2results

TikTok: @dondeuce

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Everywhere you look this year, someone’s promising the fastest way to lose weight. From shots to sculpting to TikTok hacks, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of quick fixes. But do they actually work—or are they just another trend to swipe past?

In this episode, we break down the Big 3 weight loss fads everyone’s buzzing about right now:

• GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs 
• Body-Contouring Procedures (CoolSculpting, lasers, injectables)
• TikTok Diet Hacks & Supplements

Whether you’re curious, tempted, or totally over the hype, this episode gives you a fresh look at the promises vs. reality of quick-fix weight loss in 2025.

Listen in if you’ve ever thought, “Maybe this is the thing that will finally work…”

Resources: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6166066/

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This season was for the woman becoming—stronger, softer, wiser, braver. Together, we explored self-care, cultural confidence, nutrition, movement, rest, boundaries, reflection, healing, faith, and focus. Whether you tuned in weekly or popped in here and there—thank you for growing alongside me.

In this final episode of the season, we’re reflecting on what true power looks like for today’s woman. Spoiler alert: it’s not always loud, shiny, or celebrated.

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Step into your confidence and exude it in everything you do with the tips shared in this episode.

There are a million and one moving pieces in each and every one of our lives. Shaquelle and Rex discuss the ins and outs of how to balance the core pieces of living well and walking in your purpose with confidence. 

Today’s guest, Rex Charlton, an event host and brand influencer, is the definition of balance, discipline, and vibrant energy. Rex shares how he maintains a fulfilling lifestyle through faith, fitness, and fierce focus. From the gym to the stage, to public relations, he’s proof that living well isn’t just about routine, it's about purpose. Tune in now to hear how this multi-layered powerhouse keeps it all in sync.

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Attracting the right relationship starts by becoming the best version of you. Join the conversation as Relationship Therapist, Tamara Henningham, breaks down actionable steps to improve your relationship. 

Tamara is a relationship therapist deeply passionate about helping couples and singles build deeper, healthier connections. For the past six years, she’s worked closely with couples to reignite their relationships, strengthen emotional bonds, and heal the pain points that naturally arise along the way.

This work led her to create TimeforTwo, where for the last four years, she has hosted overnight couples retreats and curated date nights—intentional, supportive spaces where partners can reconnect, grow, and rediscover each other.

Now, Tamara is expanding her work to support single clients beyond the therapy room. Believing that every great relationship starts with the self, she is creating empowering spaces where singles can explore, connect, and prepare for the love they deserve. Most recently, she launched Singles Games Night—a lively, interactive event where singles meet their match in the room through fun, connection-focused activities.

Stay tuned—Tamara’s journey in redefining relationship wellness is just getting started.

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If you are looking for a deeply honest and vulnerable episode- this is it. 

This is a special episode- my birthday episode. I decided it was time to tell you all about my spiritual healing that manifested into physical healing. After my completing my first-ever spiritual fast, I was healed from nagging leg pain that affected my ability to walk, and my previous diagnosis of PCOS. 

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In this heartfelt and reflective episode, we sit down with Dr. Rose to explore the lessons, truths, and affirmations she wishes she could share with her younger self. From her early dreams of entering medicine to the powerful role of voice, self-worth, and mental health, Dr. Rose opens up about what it means to thrive as a Black woman in today’s world—without shrinking, over-performing, or hiding your light.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or pressured to be “strong” all the time. Dr. Rose offers wisdom that speaks to purpose, identity, and healing—rooted in lived experience, faith, and empowerment.

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