Life I Love with Chas

In Season 3, Episode 18 of the Life I Love Podcast, titled "Modern Day Marriage," host Chas explores the dynamics of her marriage to a southern man as a progressive woman from the Bay Area. 

Focusing on sustaining a relationship in the ever-evolving landscape of 2024, Chas shares a valuable tactic to navigate the challenges of marriage. She encourages listeners to create their "5 Agreements," a tool to stay mindful of societal expectations while defining personal truths within the context of marriage. 

By adopting this approach, Chas believes individuals can rejuvenate their relationships and redefine them on their own terms, promoting a more fulfilling and authentic connection with their partners.

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In this special edition, I revisit a podcast episode where I joined Sharon on the Unwanted Sisterhood Podcast. During this episode, I discuss the challenges I faced with IVF and provide insights into my path to achieving pregnancy.

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In this season's final episode "Radical Self Love," I have a conversation with Michele Darchuck, a dynamic individual. With over a decade of experience in elementary teaching and teacher coaching, Michele's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Once a single mom to her wonderful 15-year-old daughter Emily, Michele dives into the challenges of balancing motherhood, academia, and a demanding career.

Throughout the conversation, Michele reflects on her courageous tale of turning setbacks into triumphs. From battling depression and anxiety to pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of San Francisco, School of Education, Michele shares how radical self-love has been a transformative force in her life. As she navigates the complexities of being a leader in the workplace, Michele's resilience shines through, offering listeners valuable insights into the power of self-love as a catalyst for personal and professional success. Join me for an empowering discussion that explores the intersections of motherhood, academia, and the unwavering strength found in radical self-love.

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In episode 15 Get Out of Your Own Way,'Chas begins by reflecting on the recent loss of a friend, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of living a life you love. This message centers around changing one's perspective, finding joy, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.

The episode dives into the concept of self-awareness, suggesting that acknowledging and understanding your feelings are essential for navigating challenges. Toni Morrison's quote, "If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it," is used to highlight the importance of surrendering to the uncontrollable aspects of life while focusing on the choices you can make.

Courage is presented as a crucial element in getting out of your own way. Chas emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between what is within your control and what is not. The audience is encouraged to answer two key questions about their life goals and usual excuses.

The episode argues that self-limiting beliefs often prevent people from achieving their desires. It provides a structured approach to identifying and overcoming these beliefs, including questioning negative thoughts, turning them into positive ones, and taking mindful action.

The audience is challenged to examine their fears, need for approval, and underlying commitments that may hold them back. The episode concludes by emphasizing the power of self-esteem and self-belief in shaping one's life.

Ultimately, the episode empowers listeners to take control of their lives, challenge their self-limiting beliefs, and create a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

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Hi everyone! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 Faith and Consistency with my humble and beautiful guest, Bre Khounphinith. 

Bre is the proud owner of Beauty By Bre. She is a professional and celebrity makeup artist. Breʼs primary objective was to build her reputation as an excellent hairstylist. However, her makeup skills quickly became widely recognized for its versatility - from work to casual events, from bridal to the red carpet. Bre excels at them all.

Bre has now been in the industry for twelve years. She has had the opportunity to work with many of our favorite celebrities. She has also been the designated make-up artist for a host of awards shows such as the BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, Billboard Awards, Latin Grammys, Latin Billboard, Grammy’s, Adcolor, and The Oscars.

On this episode - Bre shares how staying grounded in her faith and having consistency, have led her to building and sustaining a successful company. 

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Welcome back to another episode of the Life I Love Podcast. In Episode 13, titled "Finish What You Start," we dive deep into the realm of personal discipline and commitment. Many of us set ambitious goals, dream big dreams, and start exciting projects, but all too often, we find ourselves struggling to follow through and see them to completion. This episode is all about equipping you with three practical strategies to develop the discipline you need to finish what you start, helping you lead a life you truly love.

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Hi everyone! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 How Clarity Leads to Impact with my lovely guest, Tamika L. Sims. 

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is the motto of six-time author, book coach, and publishing strategist, Tamika L. Sims. Through years of opposition, domestic violence, and life’s challenges, Tamika has a story to tell. 

As a book coach, Tamika’s mission is to empower others to share their story with the world equipped with accountability, self-awareness, and guided instruction. Over the last 10 years, Tamika has helped more than 200 men, women, and children, tell their stories, producing bestselling and award-winning books worldwide. 

For over five years, Tamika has served as a lecturer at the University of South Carolina - Columbia where her debut novel, The Plus Factor was used as a required text in the Department of Women & Gender Studies. She has served as an expert in the areas of domestic and sexual violence for numerous NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates. 

A native of Columbia, SC, Tamika now resides in Las Vegas, NV where she continues to work with aspiring individuals who want to share their stories with the world. 

On this episode - we talk about the importance of having clarity and how having clarity, or aiming towards clarity, has helped Tamika build a life she loves. Let’s get into it!

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Welcome to a new episode of The Life I Love Podcast! In today's episode titled "Understanding Yourself at Every Stage," we dive into the intricacies of personal growth and evolution. As life propels us forward, our priorities, values, and purpose shift. By maintaining a strong connection to ourselves and our desires, we can lead more purposeful lives. At the end of this episode, Chas shares ten thought-provoking reflection questions designed to keep you in tune with your evolving self, whether revisited daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

Drawing wisdom from Jordan B. Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," we explore Rule 7: Pursue What is Meaningful (Not Expedient). This rule becomes a compass for understanding ourselves at different life stages. It encourages us to find lasting meaning beyond quick rewards, fostering a journey of continuous self-discovery. To bring Rule 7 to life, we offer a list of ten reflection questions, focusing on passions, values, lessons, relationships, and gratitude.

By turning inwards, we identify growth, build meaningful relationships, and nurture self-care routines. The episode shares a transformative visualization exercise, guiding listeners through different life stages represented by doorways, each illuminated by distinct colors. This exercise helps us appreciate our journey and envision our future self.

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Reflection Questions
1. What am I passionate about right now?

2. What values are most important to me at this stage?

3. What challenges have I overcome recently?

4. How have my priorities shifted since the last reflection?

5. What lessons have I learned recently?

6. Who are the people who uplift and support me?

7. What small actions can I take today to move closer to my goals?

8. How have my self-care routines evolved lately?

9. What new skills or knowledge have I acquired recently?

10. What am I grateful for in my life right now?

Hi everyone! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 The Transformative Power of Compassion with my esteemed guest, Lexi. 

Lex is a self-proclaimed motivator with a deep passion for supporting others in their journey to understanding and loving themselves. She’s a native of Dearborn, MI and currently resides in Detroit and mother tongue to Palestine. 

In this episode we dive into Lexi’s background, her upbringing, hardships that include bullying and thoughts of suicide, career journey, and her successful business! So much in one conversation - such a rich episode - let’s get into it! 

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Hi! Welcome back to season 2 of the Life I Love Podcast - formerly the No Limit Podcast. In this solo episode, we'll explore the theme of compassion for others as well as ourselves. We'll explore how I overcame shame as a single mom and having a baby with a stranger by moving from judgment to connection. But more importantly, we'll get into how growing compassion for myself and becoming deeply connected with my inner self helped me heal and transcend the shackles of shame.

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