Life Her Podcast

Jennifer Payne’s book, “I’m Single Not Sorry,” tells the story of a successful businesswoman in her 40’s, Ava Amore, who decides to look for love.

On today’s episode we get to hear what inspired Jennifer to write this story, and some of the things she’s learned in single life.

Our society can pressure women to create a certain life, but more and more women are going against the default narrative and forging their own path. We’re all different: single, married, widowed, divorced, partnered, or other. There’s no right or wrong life story, and today we talk about the pluses and minuses of the single life.

Many of us can relate to the ups, downs and mishaps of the dating life, and Jennifer’s dating history didn’t always go as plan. When she hit 40, she had some friends and family prying and pressuring as they do, and that’s when this book was born. Throughout the beginning of the writing process, she experienced a betrayal, and decided to use the experience to further fuel her writing.

It’s so inspiring to hear how she’s turned challenges into opportunities, and heartwarming to learn things are going well for her right now. You can hear the wisdom she carries about loving ourselves, living full lives, knowing what to look for in relationships, and moving forward after disappointments.

We also chat about how social media can be a blessing or a curse, and how to know when it’s time to take a break from it.

And, she shares insights about her descriptive writing style, what her current boyfriend thinks about the book, and some of the people in her life who inspired certain pages and characters.

Jennifer’s lively, creative book also includes QR codes to playlists and recipes, so make sure you check it out!

Website: www.imsinglenotsorry.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/imsinglenotsorry

On today’s episode, we learn valuable tips about trademark, copyright law and securing our personal brand with The Biz Lawyer, Rosezena Williams.

Rosezena specializes in trademarks for beauty, fashion and entertainment brands. She’s amazing at marketing and very successful at securing the vision of her clients.

You’re going to walk away from this episode feeling more knowledgeable about copyright, and more equipped to win in your business.

Rosezena knew she wanted to be in international business law since age 5 (wow), and during her undergraduate studies, one of her professors was a trademark lawyer and catered the class towards trademark law. She got a letter of recommendation from her and continued on to law school with a focus in intellectual property.

A lot of people haven’t been given the right information about trademark law. Personally I’ve learned so much about the importance of protecting my intellectual property during the legal process that Rosezena led me through, while obtaining my own trademark.

For instance, if you hire a designer that creates your logo, they own the copyright by default. So Rosezena encourages us to enter in to a work-for-hire agreement, so that we can own our own logo outright.

We chat about how trademark law works in the beauty realm, how to research to see if a business name is available, and what constitutes required ingredient disclosure verses trade secrets.

We also talk about the limitations of specific trademarks, how renewals work, and how to know what class of business and region you need to register in.

Now that Rosezena’s brand is so huge online, she even shares how she’s had to protect her own brand from plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Creatives often shy away from administrative work, but taking time to register our intellectual property is a must to protect the rights of our own names, brands and likeness. If you feel overwhelmed but know you need to learn more, I encourage you to connect with Rosezena.

Follow Rosezena (RJ) on Instagram: @thebizlawyer

Visit her website: www.rjpiercelawgroup.com

Fusing Southern R&B with Soul and West Coast Trap, Melanin ‘Black’ Monroe has redefined the musical landscape for women afraid to speak up and speak out. musical possibilities, Melanin ‘Black’ Monroe is the right artist for today’s world. Strong, powerful and ‘woke’ to the challenges that lie ahead, she is the future of music.

Melanin had a rough childhood and her resilience is unmatched. Even though life throw so much at us, we still continue on with our lives daily. She has always been teased and she felt like she wasn't attractive to any boys not until she was 17 years old. We need to learn how to be kind to others because we never know what anyone is going through or been through in their personal lives. 

Melanin is currently in the music industry. "Rich Bitch" official YouTube video - RICH BITCH (Official Music Video) - YouTube Melanin Monroe is blowing up indie charts with her new hit single "Rich Bitch" featuring the one and only Trina! 

In her new book, The Colorless Womb, author Kimberly Gowdy tackles the topic of surrogacy and infertility head-on. Kimberly had always yearned for a child, but after multiple miscarriages, coupled with an unhealthy marriage, she accepted that her plan to become a mother was inconceivable. A painful divorce and a job opportunity opened the door for a fresh start in Atlanta, Georgia.The book encapsulates Gowdy’s early struggles to conceive and carry a child to term amidst misfortunes—three miscarriages and being trapped in an abusive marriage with her former spouse who valued his drug addiction more than his wife. Her journey in search of alternative ways to have a family is confronted with racial and societal pressures of parenthood but after seven failed surrogacy attempts with one embryo left, the biggest surprise comes in an unexpected package.

Gowdy’s openness to share her truth is refreshing and brings the reader along for an emotional ride sprinkled with humor, pain, encouragement, faith, and transparency. She proves that help in any form can come in unseen ways and people. “Since this is a true story, it was just a matter of telling my truth. The Colorless Womb shows that even with the racial tensions in our country, love is above racism. The person on the inside matters more than what is on the outside,” Gowdy says.

The Colorless Womb is available in paperback and eBook on March 1, 2021, on Amazon.com, www.shop.booklogix.com, Apple iBooks, and www.BarnesandNoble.com 

Instagram: @COLORLESSWOMB_

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: WWW.THECOLORLESSWOMB.COM

Ngozi is an entrepreneur, social worker, psychotherapist, and most importantly, a woman of faith. She is the CEO & Founder of Frontline Therapist, the number one multicultural online counselling service in the UK, and her mental health journey inspired her. She overcame depression and suicidality to become the leading Mental Health & Leadership expert, having helped thousands of women break generational trauma and assisting dozens of women in building businesses. She is currently doing a doctorate and quickly establishing herself as an expert in Black Woman Leadership. She helps Women of faith embrace their multifaceted calling and build generational wealth as a Business Strategist.

Shondricka Carter currently teaches entrepreneurs wealth-building strategies that will help them thrive through uncertain financial climates. From business credit to budgeting, she helps to equip business owners with the financial tools needed to create multiple streams of income and grow wealth. From Atlanta, to Tulum, Mexico and next Toronto, Canada - her wealth summits connect business owners w/ millionaire experts and insights needed to 10x their income.

Shondricka Carter is a serial mompreneur, author, and Founder of Carter Capital, PLLC, the first 24-hour wealth development firm and institute in New Orleans. As a first-generation college graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Entrepreneurship and Accounting from Southern University at New Orleans and an alumnus of Louisiana State University (MBA), she has over nine years of financial services experience and is passionate about helping her clients, mentees, and students change the way they think about wealth.

To learn more about her visit: https://cartercapitalpllc.com/

On today’s episode, we talk with actor and rap artist Alexis Walker (aka Sexxy Lexxy).

Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Lexxy Walker was on season 6 of the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop where she performed as part of the duo BBOD.

Lexxy has shifted from reality TV to acting, and even producing her own movie - a story based on her own life called Suffocated - as well as the many other ventures that she has going on in her business life!

Lexxy has always loved and pursued acting, even before she began creating music, but she shares that sometimes anxiety still hits her before a scene. We chat about the approach she applies to learning lines for scenes, the pro’s and con’s of reality TV versus filming for a movie, and whether she’d ever do another reality show.

Her team shot the movie Suffocated right before covid hit, and the pause that this caused made Lexxy wonder if it was going to even come out.

Eventually, a company called Maverick picked it up for distribution, and I’m so glad it was released because it helps women to see a reflection of themselves; if you find yourself rooting for the main character to get free and find healthier relationships, then it may encourage you to root for yourself in your own story.

Lexxy talks about how it feels to watch herself in her own movie, and how she’s grateful to see what she came through.

She gives some loving advice to women who deal with womanizers and endure abuse: what to do if you see red flags, why it sometimes takes time for women to leave, and even how to think about seasons of singleness. She sheds light on how to utilize your community to find the support you need and deserve, even in a hard situation.

Then, Lexxy shares her thoughts on having a public platform, how to build up your personal branding, and how to look at life longer-term. It’s important to remember that what gets posted today effects the future, so she encourages us to reflect on how we’ll feel ten years from now about the content we create now.

Finally, Lexxy talks to younger aspiring artists - and she encourages us all to chase our dreams and be willing to sacrifice. (This includes getting on a budget! which is such a good, practical reminder!)

We also talk about pregnancy, God’s timing, and being a mom to her two amazing twins!

Lexxy just filmed Suffocated the Prequel, which will show her earlier life, and is heading in to the studio soon to create new music.

Follow Lexxy’s insta: @SexxyLexxy1

Learn more about the movie: www.hiphopweekly.com/rapper-sexxy-lexxy-transitions-from-reality-tv-to-actress%EF%BF%BC/

On today’s episode of Life Her Podcast, we hear from Real Estate Investment Expert Robert Shemin.

Robert is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling author and a wealth expert that has shared on CNN and Fox News. His passion is teaching others how to be successful and transform their lives through investing and starting businesses.

Robert shares how he evolved from being a default negative person with a scarcity mindset into a mature and positive person who can take responsibility for his own success, and encourages us to do the same hard work in our own stories. This mindset shift is huge, but it’s easier said than done, and hearing the details of his journey can help. Robert was around a significant amount of discouragement as a kid, so he had to question the dialogue he was given, and rewrite his internal dialogue.

As he began his business, Robert shares that he never asked the people in his life for money, but he asked for advice often, and shared the confidence he had in his deals, so investors eventually came to him.

Robert talks about monetizing your knowledge, teaching what you know, and even how to discover what that is. Then he shares how he learned to love challenges and believe in himself in the real estate world.

He lets us in on his down-to-earth wisdom about getting things in writing and doing things right, and about when to move on from certain investors.

Unlike some wealthy people, Robert makes sure he is always increasing his generosity and giving back to the community, including creating a non-profit that helps teenagers get off the street and start their own businesses.

We also hear about why some people in our lives get jealous when we grow, and how to surround ourselves with people who truly want the best for us.

Maybe you’re interested in flipping houses, managing real estate investment deals, or starting a business, or maybe you’re just interested in becoming a more positive and fulfilled person - Robert’s insight and wisdom on this episode touches on each of these topics and more.

Listening to Robert’s humble beginnings story, his experience in entrepreneurship, and his contagious go-getter energy is going to inspire you to live your best life, whatever season you find yourself in.

You can hear more from Robert on his website: robertshemin.com

LaJune Singleton |Certified Health Coach, Nutritional Lifestyle Coach, Advance Personal Trainer, Mindset Strategist, Podcaster, and Author....

Some people seem to attract success and thrive in all circumstances, while others seem to only navigate from one failing relationship or business venture to the next. The difference between triumph and loss is simple and revealed in the heralded book, ‘Releasing My Trauma: The Root of Self-Sabotage’ by LaJune Singleton, MPH.

Singleton is a board-certified health coach, nutritional lifestyle coach, advance personal trainer, mindset strategist, podcaster, and author. With more than 10 years of experience, she has continued to help busy career women in areas of obesity, chronic illnesses, physical health, injury recovery, trauma, and behavioral change to live a more successful and healthy life. Singleton’s passion for educating, advocating, and helping individuals transcends beyond her own experience and breakthrough formula applied by the most successful of entrepreneurs.

Take a closer look at some of the most valuable lessons learned in life and through her years in coaching.

1. Don’t manifest what you want, manifest who you are.

2. Through forgiveness, one can let go.

3. Start pouring into one’s self and investing in healing.

4. Holding onto the past affects health—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

5. Living in the past is the ultimate result of self-sabotaging behaviors.

6. Come to terms with trauma through self-awareness, therapy, counseling, coaching, or retreats.

7. Realign negative thoughts, behaviors and words with positivity.

8. Embark on a successful journey by living in the present, not the past or the future.

9. The past does not define us. Turn trauma and tragedy into triumph.

10. Find daily inner peace with a moment of stillness, peace, silence, meditation, and prayer.

Singleton places a gentle lens on guiding the mind, body and soul to achieve happiness and success

On today’s episode of Life Her Podcast, we hear Truth Coach Randy’s level-up story.

Randy G. Howell Jr. assists his clients in recognizing and vanquishing the issues in their lives that may be causing self-inflicted suffering, and guides them to live with greater authenticity.

For Randy, coaching others is not just a career, but is his passion and calling as well. He helps people identify and transcend their roadblocks, which often stem from unmet needs in childhood, and set goals to better themselves. He calls his approach the S.I.M.S. approach, which stands for Story, Implementation, Manifestation, and Show and Tell.

We’re blessed to hear Randy’s own account of discovering these tools first hand: he hit a wall in his marriage and had to do the deep work of healing from approval-reliance and striving. When he got to a place of living for himself instead of for people in his past, he was able to be truly present with his wife and kids in a greater way.

Now, he’s sharing his strategies with others, and it’s truly moving to hear his accounts of clients that have been helped through his coaching.

This episode was such an authentic, uplifting, truth-filled conversation, and there are so many gems of wisdom to be found within it. From hearing about the baseball team Randy coached - bringing a team of kids that nobody else wanted on their team because their talents were underdeveloped all the way to a championship-winning season. Randy says he did this by listening to them, learning their strengths and weaknesses, and allowing them to choose which direction they wanted to go.

We dive into the topic of identity, and discuss how a person can grow into knowing who they are at the core.

Thank you for listening to this very special episode, and make sure you follow Truth Coach Randy and show him some appreciation for sharing his story with us.

www.TruthCoachRandy.com