Ladies Night Lifestyles

“You get to control how you react to it (life).” — Destiney Gillespie

Destiney Gillespie is 25 years old and is the founder of The EmpowHERment Daily Devotional, Corporation, which is a non-profit women’s organization founded in Indianapolis, IN. She is a proud mommy to a handsome son named DJ. Destiney is a serial entrepreneur with a heart for women’s empowerment and community outreach. She is an advocate for mentorship and ensuring a brighter future for youth.

In this episode, Destiney unpacks what it means to be a mentor, mentee, and who initiates this life-changing relationship. We discuss the importance of connecting with people who have had similar journeys to you. Finally, Destiney highlights the importance of consistency and setting the “standards of beauty” when mentoring youth.

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e13/empowerherment-destiney

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“Cousins are friends who will love you forever.” — Constance Richards

In this episode, Shavonne reminisces with her cousins, Monique “MoMo” and Chiffon “FonFon”, about their childhood, adolescent adventures, and lessons they’ve learned from their mothers. The Cousin-Sister-Friend trio open up about their money woes and vulnerable topics including health issues. Listen to this episode with your siblings or extended family for a good laugh and let us know which stories resonated with you!

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e12/family-history-mo-fon

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“You don’t want somebody that has mold ON them (or) to MOLD somebody.” — Januarie York

Januarie York is a freelance writer, published author & poet who, in addition to performing original poetry on a regular basis, has produced several of her own spoken word theatrical shows that focus on uplifting and inspiring women. She has released two spoken word albums, one chapbook of poetry, one online magazine publication and currently operates her own blog, "The I Is Never Silent". She resides in Indianapolis, IN, where she is also an activist for various causes.

In this episode, JY unpacks the power of words, her love of poetry, and forthcoming book nomaD. She is very candid about her lessons in love and the breakup that inspired some her most vulnerable poems and blog posts. JY presents her truth like the wisdom of a loving relative as told through the art of poetry.

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“I just have to stand on the TRUTH!” — LaToya Johnson

LaToya is currently employed as an Occupational Health and Safety Risk Manager for a consulting firm out of Indianapolis, IN. She have a Master’s Degree in Public Health which is the study of the promotion and protection of communities, as opposed to individuals, and we study those communities (where they live, learn, work and play) in order to understand how to help those communities achieve equity and equality. LaToya and her team developed The AwayZone travel app to contribute to the economic health of communities that have historically, and traditionally, been underserved and underrepresented in the U.S. This tool will also contribute to the emotional health, social adjustment, and in some cases, safety of the members of these communities by creating an environment of support, cultural identity, inclusion, and shared knowledge.

In this episode, LaToya describes the makings of “home sweet home” and her mission to cultivate this through her travel app AwayZone. She educates us on the makings of a “trash” person while taking a moment for self-assessment. By the end, you may consider doing a SWOT analysis as well.

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e10/awayzone-latoya

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“You can do good for the world AND make money!” — Kelli Jones

Kelli N. Jones is a perpetual multi-hyphenate and Co- Founder/CEO of Be Nimble Ventures, a social enterprise dedicated to accelerating diversity and inclusion initiatives in tech. Be Nimble hosts two anchor events: The Pardi Gras Ball, a fundraiser for millennials where all the proceeds benefit black and brown entrepreneurs; and #DisruptIndy a tech diversity conference meant to unpack the diversity problem and create actionable solutions for tech employers. This year Be Nimble launched Black Hatch Fund, a venture studio to fund, accelerate and incubate founders of color. She's held posts as Director of People & Culture at Givelify, Business Development Director at Blavity, was Director of Sales and Marketing at HipHopDX.com, and PR and Communications Manager at Indiana Black Expo. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University and IU McKinney School Of Law.

In this episode, Kelli dishes on her most memorable ladies nights! We learn how her love of curating large-scale events led to co-creating some of the well-attended events in the Midwest. More than anything, you’ll walk away with a greater awareness of nontraditional career pathways and generational wealth.

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e9/kelli-culture

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“We can’t think of LOGICAL solutions from an EMOTIONAL place!” — Lindsey Vertner

In 2007, a “fatal” car wreck left Lindsey Vertner brain dead and paralyzed. With a multitude of injuries, medical experts were amazed at Lindsey’s miraculous recovery. As a personal development coach, Lindsey uses her unparalleled perspective to push her clients towards success in their personal lives, careers, and finances.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Lindsey Vertner, LLC, she is devoted to helping leaders to create a life full of purpose, balance, and happiness by empowering them to practice self-care while creating boundaries and to prioritize their goals while avoiding burnout and overwhelm. Lindsey’s nonprofit, The Unleashed Woman, helps to support and uplift women through empowerment events and networking opportunities. Looking to help clients in all areas, Lindsey partnered with Max Credit Score to become a credit building expert. With a master’s in Professional Counseling & Coaching, Lindsey is a graduate of both Indiana University and Liberty University.

In this episode, we learn how Lindsey survived a near-fatal car accident and regained her strength with positive thinking. As she healed herself, she learned tools and strategies that she now offers through her work as a personal development coach. By the end of the episode, it will be clear how you can move through trauma and be UNLEASHED from it by adapting a growth mindset!

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e8/unleashed-lindsey

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“Those that LOVE you will LIFT you!” — Stacey Miller-Jones

In this episode, Shavonne reveals how the pressures you may experience allows new and old friends a chance to support you.

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“Be open to people’s changes!” — Candace Boyd-Wylie

Candace Boyd Wylie is a Midwestern born, bred food lover, and founder of The FoodLoveTog, LLC.  She spent most of her time in the kitchen at knee of her mother and grandmother where she learned the power of food as a connector. In 2015, she launched a small batch spice line that has been shared and shipped in the 50 United States as well as internationally. One of her blends, YoungBae, has been used exclusively by Chef Oya's The Trap since 2016. Candace has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Indianapolis Monthly as well as numerous blogs, websites, and television appearances.

In this episode, Candace recommends ways to spice up your friendships and how to fix undercooked fried chicken! She shares her passion for food education and how family meals cultivate strong relationships. Candace’s current success in television and media is a mixture of hard work, tenacity, and solving unrecognizable problems.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MINI-YOGA RETREAT HOSTED BY SHAVONNE AND CANDACE at https://www.strengthinom.com/retreat!

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e6/food-love-tog-candace

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“Having #goals can be harmful to your spirit.” — Valerie Foster

From an early age, Valerie Foster showed her potential and passion in arts and fashion, winning various awards and having her art displayed in community markets. When it came time to choose college major, she was dissuaded by those around her and chose to focus on career options in healthcare.

Valerie’s passion for fashion was always alive, but it wasn’t until Fall 2018 that she began a blog covering the latest trends and what to wear guides for special occasions. In May 2019, she will be launching ZURRI Boutique, an online women’s shopping experience featuring designer collections for social events (including Ladies Night Out)!

In this episode, Val shares her early love of fashion design and art. We unpack a few ways we settle for plan B when plan A doesn’t seem to be a possibility. By opening her boutique, Zurri, Val’s story demonstrates how dreams circle back around to us in new ways!

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e5/zurri-valerie

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“You have to let your kids LIVE!” — Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell (Mom) and Kayla Sampson (Daughter) are a mother and daughter duo who live in Indianapolis, IN. Kayla and Kelly love to travel and do new and exciting things together in the city (or any other city regionally and internationally). They’ve been traveling together since Kayla’s first trip to Disney World in Kindergarten. As more people inquired about their travel recommendations and local events, the pair had an “Aha Moment” and launched their blog Kelly and Kayla In the City in 2019. From axe throwing to Diner en Blanc and rodeos to concerts (cue Celine Dion), the blog highlights things-to-do in Indianapolis, the Midwest, and throughout the world.

In this episode, we talked about their tight-knit relationship and multiple business ventures each of them has pursued. By the end of the episode, you’ll learn how to improve your relationship with your mother. Who knows? You may be inspired to plan a trip together like this adventurous duo!

For complete show notes for this episode, visit https://www.ladiesnightpodcast.com/episodes/s4e4/kelly-kayla-inthecity

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