Living Your Truth w/Tavares

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares, and welcome to Season 11

Bonus-Episode Interview with the one and only

AMANDA BAXTER!

Today's episode is definitely one of my all-time favorites!

Amanda Baxter or A.B. as I like to call her isa versatile movement artist in the fields of dance, fitness, health, nutrition, wellness, and media.

Her love for dance is a way to channel her endless expressive energy, learn discipline, and to give back through teaching.She has performed with the likes of Drake, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amy Schumer, Shania Twain, SNL, America's Got Talent, and she has experience across numerous platforms as an expert fitness trainer.

Amanda is a mother, wife, classically trained ballerina, wellness coach + entertainer. With a career spanning the worlds of film, television, and high-fashion campaigns, she's all about creating captivating moments on and off the stage.

You may have spotted her in Judd Apatow's Trainwreck, Amazon's Z: The Beginning of Everything, or dancing alongside Shania Twain in her music video, Dancing With My Eyes Closed.

Her TV credits include everything from Saturday Night Live to America's Got Talent, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, and even runway moments on Project Runway. Beyond the screen, Amanda has partnered with iconic brands like Swarovski, MAC Cosmetics, Adidas, Stella McCartney, Olay, and Degree for exciting campaigns that blend style with storytelling.

Now you may be thinking how did her and Tavares connect right? Well Amanda also hosts workouts on the "Mirror" created by Brynn Putnam and marketed by Lululemon. I happen to own the "Mirror" workout and so I began doing workouts and the one person that kept my attention and that I kept going back to was Amanda Baxter.

I start each of my days with a stretch and meditation. It's a part of my daily routine to get myself ready for the day. Amanda's energy transcended from the TV right into our home.

The more I utilized her workouts the more I thought to myself "Tavares you have to interview her" so I reached out and she said YES!

How blessed am I?! Right! So now here we are. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity. If you have a dream to work with someone, go for it like I did. Amanda gave me something that I can cherish for the rest of my life, an opportunity. Trust me when I say that her kindhearted actions are worth their weight in gold.

Amanda thank you for your patience with me and this process. There is so much great content material, and I am working to release all of it because the world needs to know more about you.

The show staff and I are sending out a very special thank you to your daughter and your husband for sharing you with us and the world. May the lord protect you, your family and your health. The world is so much better with you in it.

We ride for you!

Everyone please like, share, and tell your friends about Amanda Baxter or A.B. as I like to call her.

Bonus content available @tavaresagarrett on YouTube

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Until the next time,

Love Yourself,

Love Each Other,

And Live Your Truth.

Talk soon.

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 12.

Today's episode may be one of the most important conversations we've had all season.

It's called...

"Me and My Heart Are Enough."

I want you to hear that again.

Me and my heart are enough.

Not because I have all the money.

Not because I have the perfect relationship.

Not because I've achieved every goal.

Not because everyone approves of me.

But because my value has never depended on what I possess.

It has always existed within me.

We live in a world that constantly tells us we're missing something.

"You need more followers."

"You need more money."

"You need a better body."

"You need another degree."

"You need another relationship."

"You need another title."

"You need another achievement."

The message is always the same:

"You're almost enough... but not quite."

And after hearing that message long enough, many people begin believing it.

They spend years chasing validation.

Years chasing approval.

Years chasing external success...

While quietly believing they are incomplete.

Today, I want to challenge that belief.

Because I believe one of the greatest acts of healing is realizing that before the applause...

Before the promotions...

Before the recognition...

Before anyone else chooses you...

You can choose yourself.

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 11.

Today's episode is deeply personal.

It's about something I think many of us experience but rarely talk about.

It's called...

Reminding Yourself of You.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought,

"I don't even recognize myself anymore."

Not because you've changed physically...

But because somewhere along the journey...

You lost pieces of yourself.

Maybe life happened.

Maybe trauma happened.

Maybe parenthood.

Maybe marriage.

Maybe divorce.

Maybe addiction.

Maybe grief.

Maybe success.

Maybe failure.

Maybe years of putting everyone else first.

Whatever the reason...

One day you woke up and realized...

You've been surviving for so long...

That you forgot who you are outside of survival.

Today's episode is about coming home to yourself.

It's about remembering your voice.

Your values.

Your purpose.

Your joy.

Your strength.

Your identity.

Because the world spends enough time telling you who you should become.

Sometimes you need to stop...

And remember who you've always been.

Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth,

LYTWT Podcast

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 10.

Today's conversation is one that I believe every single person needs to hear.

It's about two of the most powerful letters in the English language.

N...O.

No.

Such a simple word.

Yet for so many people, it's one of the hardest words to say.

Why?

Because saying no often comes with guilt.

Fear.

Anxiety.

The fear of disappointing someone.

The fear of rejection.

The fear of conflict.

The fear of being misunderstood.

So instead of saying no...

We overcommit.

We overextend.

We overexplain.

We people-please.

And eventually...

We become exhausted trying to keep everyone else happy while quietly neglecting ourselves.

Today's episode isn't about becoming selfish.

It's about becoming intentional.

It's about learning that every time you say yes to something...

You're automatically saying no to something else.

Your time.

Your energy.

Your peace.

Your health.

Your family.

Your purpose.

So today, let's talk about the power of saying no—and why it may be one of the healthiest decisions you ever learn to make.

Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth,

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is

Season 11, BONUS Episode.

Today's conversation is about one-word KEHLANI.

WE CELEBRATE YOU KEHLANI!!!

Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. They were adopted and raised by their aunt when their mother, who had a drug addiction, served time in jail. Kehlani's father, who also had a drug addiction, died when they were a toddler. During their teenage years, they attended the Oakland School for the Arts, where they initially practiced dance, particularly ballet and modern dance.

Early in her life, Kehlani aspired to train as a dancer at the Juilliard School, but they had a knee injury in junior high, which led them to turn their attention towards singing. While living with their aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, whom today they describe as some of their early musical influences. When they were 14, Kehlani was recruited to join a local pop cover band, PopLyfe.

Kehlani's singing career effectively began when they started out as a member and lead vocalist for the group called PopLyfe. The band's music was produced by former Tony! Toni! Tone! member D'Wayne Wiggins.

Within two years, the group performed throughout the Bay Area and other cities. In 2011, they auditioned for the sixth season of America's Got Talent, and eventually finished in fourth place. During their final appearance, judge Piers Morgan told Kehlani, "You've got real talent, but I don't think you need the group."

Kehlani is a vegan.  They have spoken about their past experiences being a survivor of sexual assault and rape.

Kehlani has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder. In an interview with Power 106, Kehlani discusses their attempted suicide was due to the negative media response as well as their first major heartbreak.

They state that their album was therapeutic through their difficult time. During their recovery, they got a tattoo that says "perdida y encontrada" which in English translates to "lost and found".

Today we're going to explore the album KEHLANI, and why so many people love it, what it says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience.

KEHLANI YOU'RE LOVED AND YOU ARE SEEN.

LOVE,

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is Season 11, Episode 9.

Today's conversation is about one word that has the power to completely transform your life.

Accountability.

Now, let's be honest.

Most people don't like accountability.

Why?

Because accountability requires something many people avoid:

Ownership.

Ownership of our choices.
Ownership of our habits.
Ownership of our attitudes.
Ownership of our healing.
Ownership of our future.

And here's what I've learned over the years:

The moment you stop blaming everyone else...
is the moment your life begins to change.

Accountability isn't about guilt.

It isn't about shame.

It isn't about beating yourself up.

It's about looking in the mirror and saying:

"This is where I am... and I have the power to influence where I go next."

That is one of the most empowering realizations a person can have.

Today we're going to explore what accountability really means, why so many people resist it, what science says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience.

Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth,

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is Season 11, Episode 9.

Today's conversation is about one word that has the power to completely transform your life.

Accountability.

Now, let's be honest.

Most people don't like accountability.

Why?

Because accountability requires something many people avoid:

Ownership.

Ownership of our choices.
Ownership of our habits.
Ownership of our attitudes.
Ownership of our healing.
Ownership of our future.

And here's what I've learned over the years:

The moment you stop blaming everyone else...
is the moment your life begins to change.

Accountability isn't about guilt.

It isn't about shame.

It isn't about beating yourself up.

It's about looking in the mirror and saying:

"This is where I am... and I have the power to influence where I go next."

That is one of the most empowering realizations a person can have.

Today we're going to explore what accountability really means, why so many people resist it, what science says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience.

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

This is Season 11, Episode 7.

Today we're talking about something that I think almost everyone experiences at some point in life, but very few people talk about openly.

Being "Out to Lunch Mentally."

You know what I mean.

You're physically present, but mentally somewhere else.

You're sitting in a meeting, but your mind is replaying an argument.

You're having dinner with family, but you're worrying about tomorrow.

You're driving down the road and suddenly realize you don't remember the last five miles.

You're talking to someone you care about, but you're only half-listening because your mind is carrying the weight of a hundred different thoughts.

You look present.

But internally?

You're checked out.

Today, I want to explore what happens when our minds become overloaded, distracted, exhausted, or disconnected from the present moment.

Because if we're not careful, we can spend years physically showing up while mentally being absent from our own lives.

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

This is Season 11, Episode 6.

Today we're talking about something that every person wants, but very few people intentionally create:

Clarity.

Clarity about your life.
Clarity about your purpose.
Clarity about your relationships.
Clarity about your next steps.
Clarity about who you are becoming.

And if we're honest, one of the most frustrating feelings in life is confusion.

Not knowing what to do.
Not knowing what decision to make.
Not knowing who to trust.
Not knowing what direction to take.

Confusion creates anxiety.

Confusion creates hesitation.

Confusion creates fear.

But here's what I've learned:

Clarity isn't something you find.

Clarity is something you create.

Most people are waiting for clarity to arrive.

They're waiting for the perfect sign.
The perfect opportunity.
The perfect answer.

But clarity often emerges through action, reflection, and honesty.

Today we're going to talk about how clarity shapes every aspect of life, why so many people struggle to find it, and practical ways to develop it for yourself.

LYT

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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.

This is Season 11, Episode 5.

Today we're talking about a word that has the power to transform every area of your life:

Discipline.

Now, when people hear the word discipline, many immediately think of restriction.

They think of sacrifice.
Rules.
Pressure.
Pain.

But I want to challenge that perspective today.

Because discipline isn't punishment.

Discipline is self-respect in action.

It's the ability to keep commitments to yourself long after the excitement fades.

It's doing what needs to be done even when you don't feel like doing it.

And if we're being honest, most people don't fail because they lack talent.

Most people don't fail because they lack intelligence.

Many people struggle because they lack consistency.

And consistency is built through discipline.

The truth is, discipline isn't what holds you back.

Discipline is what sets you free.

Today we're going to talk about what discipline really is, why it's so difficult, how science explains it, and how you can develop more of it in your own life.

LYT

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