In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha and Lee talk about something we don’t do enough of—laugh.

After a night out in Las Vegas that didn’t involve drinking, clubs, or the typical nightlife scene, a group of friends found themselves front row at a live comedy show at Wiseguys Comedy Club—arguably one of the best comedy spots in Vegas. What followed was a night full of genuine laughter and a reminder of how powerful humor can be.

In this conversation, Fylisha and Lee reflect on:

• Why comedy brings people together

• How laughter can instantly shift your mindset

• Why nights out don’t have to revolve around partying to be memorable

• The simple joy of sharing a room full of laughter

Life can get heavy, complicated, and messy. Sometimes the best reset is sitting in a room full of people and laughing until your face hurts.

Because life is just a little bit better when we remember to laugh.

🎤 Shout out to Wiseguys Comedy Club in Las Vegas for an amazing show and a great night out.

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha sits down with hobby-farming business coach Michelle MacNeil, who traded city comfort for rural chaos — and learned everything the hard way. With zero farm experience, a busy toddler, and two businesses to run, Michelle and her family dove head-first into homestead life in Canada, powered by grit, determination, and a lot of YouTube tutorials.

Michelle shares what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, farming, and entrepreneurship while learning to build systems that keep the chaos from taking over. From unexpected challenges to heart-warming moments (yes… including the animals), this conversation is honest, funny, and incredibly relatable.

Inside this episode:

• Leaving city life for a small farm with no experience

• Managing motherhood, business, and rural life at the same time

• Using systems to create structure in a messy season

• Finding joy and purpose in the chaos

Because sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when you jump first — and figure it out as you go.

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha and Lee dive into a conversation that gets real, passionate, and a little heated — because when art changes, emotions show up.

They unpack why characters from old movies, TV series, comics, and books can feel deeply personal… and why dramatic reboots or reinterpretations sometimes trigger strong reactions. Is it nostalgia? Identity? Creative vision? Or simply the emotional bond we build with stories over time?

Lee opens up about a character close to his heart — He-Man — and why certain changes could hit harder than people expect. This isn’t about right or wrong; it’s about understanding how different perspectives shape how we experience art.

In this episode, they explore:

• Why storytelling is deeply subjective

• Emotional attachment to characters and fandom culture

• Creative freedom vs. audience expectations

• How different visions can spark powerful reactions

A raw, honest conversation about creativity, identity, and the messy emotions behind the art we love — because sometimes it’s not just a character… it’s a connection.

In this powerful episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha sits down with Leticia Francis, whose story is one of survival, awakening, and reclaiming personal power. At just 14 years old, Leticia entered a relationship with a man twice her age — a path that led to years of painful cycles, trauma, and ultimately a life-threatening moment that changed everything.

But her story doesn’t end in survival — it begins there.

Leticia shares how she broke free from repeated patterns, stepped out of survival mode, and learned to see even the hardest chapters as stepping stones toward purpose. This conversation dives into resilience, self-awareness, and the inner work it takes to stop repeating cycles that no longer serve you.

Inside this episode:

• Recognizing and breaking toxic cycles

• Moving from survival to self-leadership

• Healing without pretending the past didn’t happen

• Finding purpose through life’s hardest moments

This is a raw, honest conversation about choosing growth — even when the path there is messy.

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha and Lee sit down with Lisa Latimer—trainer, bodybuilder, mom, wife, and business owner—to talk about the life-changing moments that shaped who she is today.

Lisa shares how fitness became her anchor, what led her to helping others transform their health, and how she now empowers people not only through coaching, but by helping them get certified as personal trainers. We also dive into her newest chapter as a founder, launching her supplement company Alleys End Nutrition—built on real ingredients, real education, and no shortcuts.

This conversation covers:

• How fitness can completely change your life

• Coaching, mindset, nutrition, and sustainability

• Building a business without losing yourself

• Why supplements should support your life—not replace it

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If you’re into growth, grit, and doing things the right way—even when it’s messy—this episode is for you.

Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart.
Sometimes it looks like still functioning… just without feeling alive.

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, I sit down with Ashleigh Grave—holistic nutritionist, author of Navigating Dementia Together, and burnout recovery guide for high-achieving women—to talk about what burnout really looks like when you’ve been pushing for far too long.

Ashleigh shares her own journey of living in burnout for years, and what it took to finally find her way back to feeling human again. That lived experience is exactly what shaped her work today—helping driven, capable women recognize burnout early and rebuild from it sustainably.

We unpack:

• Why burnout looks different for everyone

• The quiet signs people often ignore until it’s too late

• How high-achieving women normalize exhaustion

• Why burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a nervous system issue

• Practical, compassionate ways to recover and prevent it

This conversation isn’t about hustle culture fixes or “just take a vacation” advice. It’s about listening to your body, understanding your unique stress patterns, and learning how to support yourself before burnout takes more than it gives.

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll rest later,”
If success feels heavier than it should,
If you’re functioning—but not really living—

this episode is your permission to pause, reflect, and choose a different way forward.

Because healing from burnout isn’t about doing more.
It’s about learning how to be again.

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What if the things that irritate you most about other people are actually invitations to grow?

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha and Lee dive into the real, unfiltered work of self-growth—gratitude, mindset shifts, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable moments that force us to look inward instead of outward.

This conversation isn’t about pretending to be positive or spiritually bypassing hard emotions. It’s about recognizing patterns, questioning our reactions, and understanding how gratitude can shift your entire perspective—if you’re willing to practice it consistently.

We talk about:

• How judgment often reveals what still needs healing

• Why gratitude isn’t automatic—it’s a skill

• The power of mindset shifts that actually stick

• Catching yourself before reacting

• Growth that happens in real life, not just on social media

This episode is reflective, honest, and deeply relatable. If you’re in a season of self-work, questioning old habits, or learning how to respond differently to life, this one will hit home.

Sometimes growth doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from seeing differently.

What happens when a chef decides it’s time to tell his story?

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, I sit down with Roy Black—chef, podcast host of Sippin’ and Trippin’, and now first-time author—to talk about what it really looks like to turn your life into a book before you feel fully “ready.”

Roy opens up about:

• What inspired him to finally write his first book

• The emotional experiences from his life that shaped the story

• The writing process—what surprised him and what tested him

• The hidden costs of writing and publishing that nobody warns you about

• Why telling your story is as vulnerable as it is powerful

We also pull back the curtain on podcasting—the work, consistency, and discipline it actually takes to build and maintain a show people connect with. It’s not just hitting record; it’s showing up, again and again.

And of course, the conversation wouldn’t be complete without talking about food. Roy shares his long-term dream of launching his own food truck, what that vision looks like, and why some dreams take time to simmer before they’re ready to serve.

This episode is about:🔥 Creating before you feel qualified🔥 Betting on yourself without guarantees🔥 Turning life experience into legacy🔥 And learning that the mess is usually where the story starts

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, starting a podcast, launching a food venture—or simply putting your story out into the world—this conversation will hit home.

Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do…
is start telling your story while you’re still living it.

What does it really take to make a fight scene look believable on screen?

In this episode of Messy on Purpose, I sit down with Anthony Giovanni Elias—martial arts expert, actor, and stunt professional—to break down the fascinating intersection of martial arts and film. From teaching actors how to move for the camera to understanding why the most realistic move isn’t always the right move on screen, Anthony gives a behind-the-scenes look at the craft that most audiences never think about.

We talk about:

• The difference between real martial arts and cinematic martial arts

• Why “correct” technique doesn’t always translate on film

• Training actors to sell impact, emotion, and story—not just strikes

• What it’s really like working in the film industry as a martial arts expert

• How choreography, angles, timing, and safety shape every fight scene

This episode gets even better when Lee Cummings joins the conversation—turning what started as a creative discussion into an unexpected bromance. Two filmmakers, two very different paths, one shared obsession with storytelling, film, and making things look damn good on camera.

What unfolds is a raw, nerdy, energetic conversation about:
🎬 Film sets and creative collaboration🥋 Action storytelling🎥 Why chaos often creates the best art🤝 How creative connection can turn strangers into lifelong collaborators

This episode is proof that some of the best conversations—and partnerships—happen when you bring passionate people into the same room and let the mess unfold.

If you love film, martial arts, behind-the-scenes industry talk, or creative energy that turns into something bigger—you don’t want to miss this one.

What if your turning point doesn’t look inspiring… but it saves your life?

In this deeply honest episode of Messy on Purpose, I sit down with Andreea Tanase, founder of Heal Thrive Prosper, to talk about what healing really looks like when you’ve lived in survival mode for most of your life.

Andreea shares her story of surviving childhood emotional abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence—and how years of over-giving, people-pleasing, and staying quiet “to keep the peace” nearly cost her everything. In 2017, a violent episode landed her in the hospital, and that night became her turning point. Not a glamorous one. Not a polished one. But a real one.

From there, the journey was messy. Painfully messy.

We talk about:

• How survival patterns are formed—and why they repeat until we change them

• The cost of staying silent and abandoning yourself to feel safe

• Why healing takes real work, especially in your hardest moments

• Learning to rebuild self-worth after trauma

• Breaking cycles instead of reliving them

• Why you don’t need to be “healed enough” to choose more for yourself

Andreea explains how healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you were before the world taught you to forget. Through her work, she now helps high-functioning women step out of survival mode and reclaim self-worth as a non-negotiable birthright, not something that has to be earned.

This episode is a reminder that:
✨ Your healing won’t be linear✨ Your story doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful✨ You don’t need permission to choose yourself✨ Small, imperfect, honest decisions can rebuild an entire life

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, questioning why things keep repeating—or wondering if it’s too late to start over—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Because sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is quietly choose yourself… one honest decision at a time.