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What happens when heartbreak is no longer the headline and your life becomes the story? On this episode, I sat down with author, mentor, and creative guide Mrs. Cynthia B to explore how personal responsibility, audacity, and intuition can turn pain into a blueprint for self-mastery. From unsent letters that became a first book to a thriving practice rooted in inner work, B shows how healing deepens when you stop outsourcing your power and start writing your own script.

We dig into the real timelines of growth—the unsexy, slow parts that compound when nobody’s watching. We connect creativity to spiritual freedom, honoring a practice that’s wide and elemental to claim a life that truly feels good. B also reveals her bold pivot from The Crimson Kiss to Audacity Redefined, and why shifting the foundation from men-centered healing to woman-centered self-development changed everything.

You’re not starting from scratch; you’re starting from experience.

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More from Mrs. Cynthia B:

• Learn more and work with Mrs. Cynthia B at audacityredefined.com
• Sign up for the Audacity Redefined Newsletter
• Tune into Subject to Interpretation

Related Episode:

• How to Dream Big and Act Boldly for Success | Ep. 49

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Take a deep breath as we step into a new season of Muse and Mastery!

In this season opener, I reflect on joy, community, healing, and a professional pivot toward more aligned work. From nervous system care to entrepreneurship and intentional living, this episode sets a compass for the year ahead rooted in boundaries, sustainability, and love.

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What’s your word for the year, and how will you live it?

Resources:

• NYC’s First 5pm Sunset Of 2026 Is In Less Than 10 Days
• The Feelings Wheel + Make Your Romantic Wishlist
• Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede
• Keep an eye out for a future Ecstatic Descendants event!

TikToks/Reels:

• Amanda Seales: Expand your awareness with diligence!
• Dr. Shanté | Life Coach - Systems of privilege weaken the power of the privileged group.
• Alandya - The Nadir
• Ciara - Racists Do Not Deserve Empathy
• Driven - Raising Boys Part 35 | Expose them to the content
• TherapyJeff - Parents of white boys, don’t want your kids radicalized online? Do these 5 things.

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• Welcome to Muse & Mastery! (fka The Prolific Hub Podcast) | Ep. 91
• Touchable Bodies: A Conversation with the Author of Touch Me, I'm Sick, Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 90
• Success, Stardust & Social Justice ft. Tracey L. Rogers | Ep. 41

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Introducing Muse & Mastery!! (Formerly known as The Prolific Hub Podcast, and formerly, formerly known as 3tingz Podcast).

Hosted by Aliya Cheyanne, Muse & Mastery is a digital sanctuary for creative thinkers, makers, and seekers. Each episode explores how we can live, create, and evolve in alignment with our purpose. Tune in for a solo, fall update, and the inspiration behind the show's rebrand! 

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When was the last time someone truly touched you? Not just physically, but in a way that made you feel seen, safe, and wholly present? For those living with chronic illness, trauma, or both, this question carries layers of complexity that most wellness conversations never reach.

Margeaux Feldman joins us to discuss their forthcoming memoir "Touch Me, I'm Sick: A Memoir In Essays" which explores the profound relationship between physical touch, trauma, and chronic illness. From their own journey with fibromyalgia to broader cultural questions about who society deems "touchable," Margeaux challenges us to reconsider what intimacy means beyond conventional frameworks.

"We're creatures that crave and need physical touch," Margeaux explains, before unraveling how early experiences shape our relationship with our bodies. The conversation ventures into territory rarely discussed: how chronic pain transforms intimate relationships, the revolutionary potential of platonic touch between friends, and why learning to touch ourselves with kindness might be the most radical act of healing.

For anyone who has felt isolated in their pain or questioned their worthiness of connection, this conversation offers both validation and possibility. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, processing trauma, or simply seeking deeper understanding of human connection, Margeaux's insights invite you to reimagine what touch and intimacy can mean in your own life.

Order "Touch Me, I'm Sick: A Memoir In Essays" today and follow Margeaux's newsletter "CARESCAPES" for weekly reflections on healing, connection, and more. Checkout the archive on @softcore_trauma IG.

Episode Resources:

• Healing Trauma Through Memes & Humor ft. Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 33
• Samia Burton: EP. 50: No More Creeps At Christmas Dinner Ft. Lyvonne Briggs
• The Soft Ache of Touch Deprivation

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In this conversation, Aliya Cheyanne and Daphany Sanchez discuss the intersection of housing justice, climate change, and community engagement. Daphany shares her personal journey from growing up in public housing in New York City to founding Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3), a firm dedicated to integrating community voices into housing and climate solutions.

The discussion highlights the systemic inequities faced by communities of color, the importance of resilience, and the need for trust and intentionality in community engagement. They also explore the urgent impacts of climate change on daily life and the necessity for proactive measures in urban planning.

Daphany emphasizes the need for women of color to embrace their ideas and take risks, while also highlighting the significance of building a supportive team and staying grounded amidst growth. The conversation concludes with advice on how to get involved in community issues and the importance of fostering connections.

Episode Resources:

• What is Redlining? Dr. Mindy Fullilove explains the process and history of Redlining.
• Honorable mention: designing the WE’s Undesign the Redline
• The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership By Rosa González, Facilitating Power
• Central American Farmers Head to the U.S., Fleeing Climate Change
• NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) - FastTrac Program

Find Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3) and Daphany Rose Sanchez on LinkedIn! Email KC3 at [email protected], or visit kc3.nyc to learn more!

Related Episodes:

• Get In, Love. We're Kissing Imposter Syndrome Goodbye. | Ep. 61

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In this episode, we explore six reflections on becoming a wise creative.

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  • 40: Unlocking Potential with Personality Tests
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  • 78: Your Old Dreams No Longer Fit Who You're Becoming
  • 75: Your Purpose Isn't Fixed
  • 60: Allowing Your Purpose to Evolve
  • 53: Overcoming Adversity & Redefining Success: The Power of Reinvention ft. Chanera Pierce
• Honoring Your Personal Mission
  • 79: Cultivating Purpose Through Podcasting
  • 63: How to Recognize When You’re Out of Alignment
  • 58: The Power of an Anchoring Force: Finding Strength in Unshakable Conviction
• Learning Your Skills, Talents & Your Zone of Genius
  • 42: How to Use Astrology for Success
  • 40: Unlocking Potential w/ Personality Tests & Self-Development
• Creativity as a Spiritual Practice
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  • 31: Sensuality, Spirituality & Creativity ft. Lyvonne Briggs

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In this episode, Aliya Cheyanne explores the theme of self-worth and the tendency to play small in various aspects of life. She shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with shrinking herself in social and professional settings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's value and charging appropriately for services. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of working with nonprofit versus for-profit organizations, and concludes with a mental wealth tip encouraging listeners to reclaim their space and worth.

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• Liberating the Money Shadow
• Liberating the Money Shadow (continued)
• Aligned Pricing as a Creative Entrepreneur
• Aligned Pricing as a Creative Entrepreneur (continued)

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When Salenna Green found herself struggling to climb a flight of stairs without stopping to catch her breath during college, she knew something needed to change. That moment marked a turning point in her relationship with herself—one that would eventually lead to creating a business, podcast, and community devoted to self-love and healing.

In this soul-nourishing conversation, Salenna shares her journey from constantly prioritizing achievement over wellbeing to embracing all aspects of her multifaceted identity. As host of The Hot Girls Healing Podcast and founder of a special purpose corporation dedicated to promoting self-love, Selena challenges the false dichotomy that we must choose between caring for ourselves and caring for our communities.

Whether you're questioning your own limiting beliefs, seeking balance between community care and self-care, or simply needing permission to honor all parts of yourself, this episode offers wisdom that will resonate long after you finish listening. Join us for an authentic exploration of what it means to heal while still embracing joy, creativity, and connection.

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Check out my guest episode with Salenna on The Hot Girls Healing Podcast: The Journey Never Ends

More from Salenna:

• Listen to The Hot Girls Healing Podcast
• Follow Salenna and the pod on Instagram and TikTok @hotgirlshealingpodcast
• Connect with Salenna on LinkedIn
• Visit salennagreen.com for more!

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Every once in a while, a conversation comes along that gently unravels the tight knots we've tied around our own healing. My chat with Malia Segal, licensed clinical social worker and founder of Rebellious Evolution and Doodle Noodles Notebooks, was exactly that kind of transformative dialogue.

Malia brings a refreshingly subversive approach to mental health, challenging both the external "shoulds" that society imposes and the harsh internal voices we've internalized. As she eloquently puts it, "Why be your own enemy when you can be your own cheerleader?" Through her work with both children and adults, she demonstrates how healing doesn't have to follow prescribed paths we've been taught, and that healing looks different for everyone.

Ready to embrace your own rebellious evolution? Visit rebelsevolve.com or find Doodle Noodles Notebooks on Etsy. Whether you're seeking empowerment coaching or simply permission to color outside the lines of conventional healing, this conversation reminds us that sometimes the most powerful act of self-care is gentle rebellion. Follow Malia (@thrilla.in.malia), @doodlenoodlenotebooks and @rebels.evolve on IG.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about EMDR at emdria.org 

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• Retiring Superwoman: Breaking the Chains of Perfectionism ft. Aseanté Renee [REPLAY]
• Reigniting Your Creative Spark After Burnout | Ep. 71 [Malia/Doodle Noodles Mention]
• Back from Hiatus: Adventures, Reflections and Future Plans | Ep. 11 [My Unruly Retreat Experience Recap]

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"People know how they want to be remembered, and they have the right to be forgotten." - Dominique Luster

What happens to our stories when we're gone? Who decides what parts of history are preserved and remembered? Dominique Luster, founder of The Luster Company and an archivist for the people tackles these profound questions while sharing her mission to preserve Black history and community stories for future generations.

"History is written by the person who wrote it down," Dominique explains, highlighting why it's essential for communities to document their own narratives rather than leaving that responsibility to others who may misrepresent or completely overlook their stories. What sets Dominique's approach apart is her profound respect for community agency. Rather than imposing her archival vision, she empowers communities to determine how they want to be remembered. "People know how they want to be remembered," she shares, "and people also have the right to be forgotten." This philosophy places ownership of historical narratives firmly in the hands of those who lived them.

Beyond the technical aspects of archiving, Dominique shares a deeply personal connection to her work. Inspired by her fifth great-grandmother Charity, born into slavery in Kentucky in 1824, she reflects on the unbroken line of resilient women who "figured it out" through unimaginable circumstances so that future generations could exist. Listen now to discover how preserving the past creates a powerful bridge to our collective future.

More from Dominique & The Luster Company:

• Find @thelustercompany on LinkedIn, Instagram and at www.thelustercompany.com.
• Follow Dominique on Instagram @msdominiqueluster

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