Kickin' It with Daree

Nicole Decandas is a self-care, motivational blogger and public-school educator. She is also the author of the new book, I Affirm Today - The Power of Affirmations, Visualization, and Planning, which features 8 packed chapters describing her affirmation process helped her achieve her goals.  Listen to this podcast as she discusses:

• The components of affirmation method
• How to use colors as you create your affirmations
• Moving through loss, living out your purpose, and more!

 

Show Notes -

https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/i-affirm-today

In this Bonus Episode ('cause I'm really on hiatus y'all), I recap some personal and professional accomplishments from the second quarter of 2019 (April through June), and what I've got planned for the rest of the year.  I recorded this in my neice's bedroom while traveling (done is better than perfect)!

 

Show Notes -

https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/life-update-2nd-quarter-2019

60% of men and 50% of women suffer from at least one traumatic event in their lifetime.  Kathy De La Torre is a domestic abuse survivor and hosts The Inspire Café, a weekly podcast where she interviews people who have overcome adversity with a positive outlook on life. Today she shares how she was able to overcome a physically abusive relationship without being shattered, and 3 ways you can quit re-living traumatic memories that may haunt you.   Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/traumatic-memories

Jummy Olawale is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and runs her private practice, Focus Counseling, in Columbus, Ohio.  In this episode she talks to Daree about how overthinking and constant worrying becomes a problem when it gets in the way of living your life, and ways to combat overthinking and "embrace the mess."   Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/overthinking

Have you ever wanted to do something, but stopped yourself with thoughts of, 'What will they think of me?' or 'What will they say?'   Sometimes you have to forget about the "theys" and the nays and do.it.your.way.   As my guest Trina L. Martin says, "You don't need anyone's approval to do what you need to do in your life."  She's a speaker and podcaster in Houston, motivating women and youth to strive for their dreams.    Listen to our awesome convo as we discussed:

• The importance of STEM for females of color
• Instilling self-confidence in youth
• Working on yourself 
• Having peace in your life 
• Notes to your younger self

  Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/do-you-what-you-need-to-do

I'm taking you through my first-timer account of the fourth annual IDCon 2019 event in New York City.

Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/idcon-2019

May is National Foster Awareness month. In this interview, I talked with my girl, writer and director Tomeka M. Winborne about her films addressing foster care and sex trafficking.  She shares why you should go for your dream even if you don't have the financial resources and step out on faith.    Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/fear-faith-fostercare

Assertiveness in business and personal relationships is necessary.  Assertiveness is part of a continuum of empowerment. This is the topic for this episode with Crystal Andrus Morissette-- an international best-selling author, Emotional Age and communication expert, and worldwide leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. She and I also discussed the Mother-Daughter archetypes, managing your emotions, and not letting others low standards affect your greatness.

 

Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/assertive-woman

A little pow wow about seeking approval and permission when you don't need it... it's already yours!   Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/you-dont-need-permission

Daree shares a recap of personal and professional accomplishments from the first quarter of 2019 (January through March), and what she's got planned in the near future.   Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/darees-life-updates-1q19