Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & MINDSET

What if the patterns that once protected you are the very patterns keeping you from becoming who you're capable of being?

This episode on Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, KeKe sits down with inspirational speaker, three-time bestselling author, and transformational guide Dr. Ron Stotts for a powerful conversation about consciousness, healing, self-awareness, and what it really takes to transform your life.

After more than five decades exploring psychology, neuroscience, ancient wisdom, leadership, and spiritual transformation, Dr. Ron challenges us to look beneath the behaviors we’ve learned to call “who I am.”

Because sometimes, that isn’t who you are at all.

It’s who you learned to be to survive.

Dr. Ron and KeKe explore how childhood patterns can follow us into adulthood, why success doesn’t automatically heal insecurity, the difference between reacting to life and consciously responding to it, and why becoming a different version of yourself may actually mean becoming more whole, more authentic, and more accepting of who you truly are.

And then the conversation gets personal.

KeKe shares how she entered the interview already frustrated by a day that hadn't gone as planned—and Dr. Ron offers a perspective that completely shifts the moment: What if the things that unsettle us aren't simply interruptions, but invitations to look deeper?

From learning to breathe through difficult moments to quieting the mind, opening the heart, and recognizing challenges as opportunities for growth, this episode is a reminder that transformation isn't about pretending life isn't hard.

It’s about becoming conscious enough to choose how you meet it.
Mic Drop:
“Real transformation begins when you’re willing to breathe, then become more self-aware.” — Dr. Ron Stotts

And perhaps one of the simplest reminders from the entire conversation:

If you're not breathing fully, you're not living fully.

Learn more about Dr. Ron Stotts, his work, resources, and upcoming book, Becoming a World Class Transformational Coach, at RonStotts.com.

The Quieter Your Mind, The Better Your Life
Drops Thursday, October 8 on Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset.

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Today, on Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, I’m sitting down with Author Necia B.—a poet, writer, aspiring actress, and Renaissance woman whose creativity has become a powerful way to give language to the parts of life that aren't always easy to explain.

In this conversation, we go beyond simply becoming an author. We talk about finding your voice, trusting your creativity, navigating vulnerability, embracing the different parts of who you are, and having the courage to share pieces of yourself with the world.

Necia opens up about the experiences that have shaped her writing and the journey of discovering that sometimes the words we write aren't only meant to be read—they're meant to be heard.

And perhaps one of the biggest reminders from this conversation is this:

Your story doesn't have to be finished for your voice to matter.

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Book "Ride of My Life" available on Amazon.com.

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Today, I’m kickin' it with Barbara McAfee, a voice coach, author, speaker, and performer with more than 30 years of experience helping people discover and use the full power of their voices.

But this conversation goes beyond how we sound.

We talk about the connection between voice, identity, presence, confidence, and mindset—and what happens when we stop shrinking ourselves and begin showing up as who we truly are.

Because sometimes finding your voice isn’t about becoming louder.

It’s about finally sounding like yourself.

Barbara also shares practical insight on authentic self-expression and how we can become more intentional about the way we communicate at work, on stage, in our relationships, and in everyday life.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation about finding your voice, trusting it, and having the courage to use it.

🌐 Learn more about Barbara:
www.barbaramcafee.com

🎵 Listen to “Astonishing Light”:
https://barbaramcafee.bandcamp.com/track/astonishing-light

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mcafeemusic
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Watch Barbara’s TEDx Talks:
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Today, I’m kicking it with Youness El Fehdi for a powerful conversation about resilience, communication, personal transformation, and the mindset it takes to keep evolving when life challenges you.

Youness is a Moroccan-American bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and veteran professional from the federal corrections field whose journey has taken him across cultures, careers, and some deeply personal transformations.

We talk about navigating life as an immigrant, fatherhood and raising a neurodiverse son, reversing type 2 diabetes and losing 70 pounds, emotional intelligence, relationships, and what his years in federal corrections taught him about people, choices, and second chances.

But this conversation goes beyond what Youness has accomplished.

We get into who he had to become along the way.

💜 What has adversity taught him that success never could?
💜 What had to change mentally before his physical transformation could happen?
💜 How do we learn to love people in the way they need to receive love?
💜 And what happens when the old version of you no longer fits the life you're trying to build?

This is Life. Love. Mindset. And a reminder that sometimes transformation isn't about becoming someone completely different—it's about discovering who you were capable of becoming all along.

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Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset
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🌐 Connect with Youness and learn more about his books and work:
www.elfehdiauthor.com

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Can we talk about sex AND being saved? 👀

This week on Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, KeKe Chanel sits down with Author Cheryl Richard, author of Sex and Being Saved, for an honest, faith-centered conversation about some of the topics people often think about—but don’t always feel comfortable discussing out loud.

Cheryl joins KeKe to explore faith, relationships, marriage, intimacy, holiness, sexuality, and the mindsets we develop around them. Together, they dig into the tension that can exist between honoring your faith and acknowledging your humanity, as well as the guilt and shame that can sometimes become attached to conversations surrounding sex and intimacy.

They also talk about what healthy, faith-centered relationships really look like, why communication around intimacy matters in marriage, navigating past choices without allowing them to define your future, and the inspiration behind Cheryl’s thought-provoking book, Sex and Being Saved.

Because being a person of faith doesn’t mean the difficult conversations disappear. Sometimes faith, growth, and healing require us to finally have them.

✨ In This Episode:
The story behind Sex and Being Saved
Faith, sexuality, and our humanity
Love, marriage, and healthy intimacy
Breaking cycles of guilt and shame
Creating healthier conversations about sex within faith communities
Aligning relationships with faith without losing yourself
The mindset needed to grow beyond your past

And, of course, Cheryl answers KeKe’s signature question:

“When life challenges you and love stretches you, what mindset keeps you grounded?”

🎧 Grab your coffee, get comfortable, and come kick it with us. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Sex and Being Saved by Cheryl Richard
Available for purchase on Amazon


Connect With Author Cheryl Richard

Instagram: @iamcherylrichard
TikTok: @iamcherylrichard
Facebook: Cheryl Richard Voices of Virtue

Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset
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What if healing wasn’t just about learning how to cope—but about finally getting to the root of what’s been quietly running in the background?

This week on Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love & Mindset, KeKe sits down with Owen Smithyman, a Peak States Therapy practitioner whose path to healing began after losing his mother at just 22 years old. What followed was a thirteen-year personal search for something deeper than simply managing pain and anxiety.

During this powerful conversation, Owen shares how his journey led him from nearly two decades as a self-taught engineer to helping others explore emotional resolution, consciousness, authentic relationships, and what may become possible when we begin looking beneath the surface of our experiences.

Together, KeKe and Owen explore life, love, and mindset through questions many of us may need to ask ourselves:

Are we truly healed—or have we simply become really good at functioning around our pain?

How can unresolved experiences quietly influence the way we love, connect, and show up in relationships?

And who might we become when we no longer allow old emotional patterns to write the story of our present?

This episode is a conversation about grief, self-awareness, relationships, healing, and the courage to question whether simply “coping” is where the journey has to end.

Because sometimes the next level of becoming isn’t about learning how to carry the weight better.

It’s discovering what life could feel like without carrying it at all.

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Some conversations remind you that your story doesn’t have to be perfect to have purpose.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with MyKesha “itsyagirlKesh” Wolfe—faith-driven storyteller, poet, creative voice, host of The Cool of the Day podcast, and founder of Crowned & Authentic—for a beautiful conversation about LIFE, LOVE & MINDSET.

And listen… we TALKED. 💜

We talked about becoming the person God called you to be, learning to love and accept yourself through different seasons, walking boldly in purpose, and what happens when your faith has to become stronger than what you can currently see.

MyKesha also opened up about the power of authenticity, using our stories to create space for others, and the mindset it takes to keep moving when life doesn't unfold exactly the way we imagined.

And because we both understand what it means to sit behind the mic, we had to talk about podcasting, storytelling, vulnerability, and the responsibility that comes with creating a space where people feel safe enough to share their truth. 🎙️

One thing this conversation reminded me of is this:

✨ There is power in becoming comfortable with the person you were created to be.

You don't have to erase every difficult chapter.
You don't have to have everything figured out.
And you certainly don't need anyone's permission to walk in your purpose.

Sometimes, you simply have to decide that your story still holds value—and start using your voice.

If you've ever questioned your purpose, struggled with embracing your authentic self, or needed a reminder that there is still more to your story, this conversation is for you.

Come kick it with us. 💜🎙️✨

Life. Love. Mindset.
Because every part of the journey matters.

Listen to Mykesha's podcast @tcotdpodcast of YouTube.

Instagram: @tcotdpodcast

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Life, Love & the Mindset to Make a Difference | A Conversation with Cherie Hoeger

What happens when a personal concern becomes a purpose powerful enough to create change?

On this episode of Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, I sit down with Cherie Hoeger, CEO and Co-Founder of Saalt, for an inspiring conversation about womanhood, motherhood, entrepreneurship, purpose, and the mindset it takes to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for impact.

Cherie’s journey with Saalt began after a conversation with a family member in Venezuela who was struggling to access period-care products. That experience sparked a bigger question about accessibility, sustainability, and the conversations we have—or sometimes don’t have—about women’s health.

But this conversation goes beyond business.

We talk about LIFE and what it means to navigate the many roles we carry. We explore LOVE, family, motherhood, and learning how to pour into the people we care about without completely losing ourselves. And, of course, we talk about MINDSET—the shifts, habits, resilience, and courage required to challenge what has always been done and believe something better is possible.

Cherie also opens up about breaking taboos surrounding women’s health and using purpose-driven entrepreneurship to create meaningful change.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the challenges that keep us up at night are also inviting us to become part of the solution.

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Connect with Cherie & Saalt:
Social Media: @saaltco
Website: Saalt.com

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Whether you're building a business, raising a family, pursuing a purpose, or simply becoming a stronger version of yourself, there is something in this conversation for you.

Because when life challenges you and love stretches you, sometimes the greatest thing you can change is your mindset. 💜

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What does it truly mean to live a life of purpose, embrace love, and cultivate a mindset that stands the test of time?

This week on Kickin' It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, I'm joined by internationally recognized cosmetic dermatologist, bestselling author, and award-winning physician Dr. Allan Lycka. With more than 17 books, over 30 academic publications, and 16 consecutive Consumer's Choice Awards, Dr. Lycka has dedicated his life to helping others transform—not only how they look, but how they see themselves.

In this inspiring conversation, we move beyond titles and accomplishments to explore the heart behind the doctor. Together, we discuss the life lessons that shaped his journey, the importance of self-love and confidence, what true beauty really means, and the mindset required to overcome adversity, embrace aging with purpose, and continue growing through every season of life.

Whether you're navigating personal challenges, pursuing a dream, or simply searching for encouragement, this episode is filled with timeless wisdom that will challenge you to see yourself—and your future—in a new light.

Because sometimes the greatest transformation doesn't happen in the mirror... it begins in the mind.

🎙️ Tune in to Kickin' It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset on all major podcast streaming platforms and YouTube, and join us for a conversation that reminds us that our greatest investment will always be the person we're becoming.

BIO:
Dr. Allen Lycka has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists globally for three decades. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped develop laser-assisted tumescent liposuction – an advanced body sculpture technique, and Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced means of removing skin cancer with 99% success. He has lived and practiced in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1989. He’s written 17 books, 30+ academic papers and hosted the number one internet radio show in the world on cosmetic surgery – Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today. He is a co-founder of Doctors for the Practice of Safe and Ethical Aesthetic Medicine and founder of The Canadian Skin Cancer Association. He has won the prestigious Consumers Choice Award for Cosmetic Surgery for 16 consecutive years.

Books:
Break, Reset, and Rebuild
The Secrets To Living a Fantastic Life
When Life Changes Everything

All available on Amazon.com

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What does it take to lead a life that's rooted in purpose, fueled by love, and strengthened by the right mindset?

In this inspiring episode of Kickin' It With KeKe: Life, Love, & Mindset, I sit down with Coach Dora Mendez for a heartfelt conversation about the experiences that shape who we become—both personally and professionally.

Together, we explore the power of mindset in overcoming challenges, the importance of leading with authenticity, and how love, whether through family, community, or service to others, influences the way we show up in the world. Coach Dora shares her personal journey, the lessons she's learned throughout her career, and why growth begins long before we step into positions of leadership.

This conversation is a reminder that success isn't defined only by titles or accomplishments. It's built through resilience, meaningful relationships, and a willingness to keep learning, evolving, and leading with intention.

If you're looking for encouragement to embrace your journey, strengthen your mindset, and live with greater purpose, this episode is for you.

✨ Tune in now on all major podcast streaming platforms and watch the full episode on YouTube.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share as we continue having real conversations about Life, Love, & Mindset—because every story has the power to inspire someone else's journey.

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